The Cult of Recreationalism

Rebecca Rouse joins Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! Rebecca is an Olympic weightlifter, tactical strength and conditioning coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Semper Stronger. In this episode they talk about Rebecca's journey into weightlifting from the world of gymnastics, the importance of tactical strength training for first responders, and the role of breath work in pe...

David Collturi joins Nahtan on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! David is a professional cliff diver, speaker, and performance coach. They discuss David's background and his journey into such a niche sport. He gets to travel all over the world to exotic locations to jump off of perfectly good cliffs. They discuss near death experiences in Switzerland, that "Fear is your friend," and the import...

Derek Price joins Sean on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! Derek is a former Tight End in the NFL for the Detroit Lions. After his playing days, he went on to become a Dr. of Chiropractic, to CEO of 9-figure hospitals, to founding several orthopedic clinics. And thatps just on the professional side. He's an OG member of the Sealfit crew, he's an Ironman finisher, and his newest venture is The...

Logan Lisle joins Sean and Nathan on The Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! If you don't know Logan or unfamiliar with his DockTok comedy, but your friend that loves dad jokes definitely knows who he is. We've been lucky to work with and become friends with Logan over the past few months and we wanted to bring him on the podcast so you can get a glimpse of the man (and the mustache) behind the curt...

Greg Hammond joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! Greg works for Concept 2 which, if you're in the fitness space, you're very familiar with. They're know for the RowErgs, SkiErgs, and of course their BikeErgs. They talk about how he got started with the company , his love for endurance sports, weightlifting, action sports, you name it! They discuss rowing as an exercise a...

Jimi Letchford joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism! Jimi is the President of GoRuck. Before that he worked for CrossFit and served as a Marine. He recounts stories of training Marines and leading soldiers into combat. We talked about all kinds of stuff from Blink-182 vs. Pantera, wrestling at the Naval Academy and how those skills transfer to both CrossFit and Jiu-jitsu, his post-...

David Newman, CEO of Rx Smart Gear, joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Dave has created an amazing line of jump ropes and other products that are used by CrossFitters, boxers, general training, and of course the jump rope world. He reminisces about the origins of the company, his training and business sense before founding the company, and what it has grown into today. E...

Travis Browne joins Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Travis is a retired mixed martial artist and his current venture is Browsey Acres along with his wife and partner Ronda Rousey. They talk about Wagyu beef and break down the difference between it and other types. They discuss the benefits of regenerative ranching and the importance of knowing where your food comes from. Travis talk...

Greg Scheinman joins Sean on the Cult of Recreationalism Podcast! Greg is the creator of The Midlife Male. It's a book, a newsletter, a podcast, a YouTube channel and he breaks it all down for us. Everything from the 6 F's to insights on topics such as health, fitness, relationships, and personal growth. He talks about the importance of consistency, discipline, and learning from others who have ac...

On a special episode of the Cult of Recreationalism Sean and Nathan hang out and Sean shares a bunch of stories of growing up with Glen and adventures that they shared. Everything from their first job which they were horrible at, hitchhiking to Alaska to work for the summer, fiscal responsibility, fiscal irresponsibility, Glen coached CrossFit without ever getting certified, and him bringing joy a...

Mike Ritland joins Sean on the Cult of Recreationalism Podcast! Mike is a three-time New York Times bestselling author and former Navy Seal - who also served with Glen 'BUB' Doherty. They discuss Mike's journey from growing up in Iowa to becoming a SEAL, what he's done in his career after leaving the service like dog training, and of course he shares some stories about BUB that Sean didn't even kn...

Rory McKernan joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism! Rory is the VP or Business Development for Mayhem Nation and CrossFit Mayhem. Before that he worked for CrossFit and was a personality on their media team. Remember the old Open announcements? Before that he worked at a gym in Encinitas, California called SealFit where he was Sean and Glen's first CrossFit coach. They reminisce ab...

Dr. Allison Brager joins Sean and Nathan on The Cult of Recreationalism! Dr./Major Brager is a neurobiologist and sleep expert, and she discusses her work in supporting special operations and the importance of sleep and circadian rhythms. They talk about sleep timing and recovery, the myth of catching up on sleep, human performance, consistent sleep patterns, and everything else you want to know a...

Sage Burgener joins Nathan on the podcast this week! Sage is a weightlifter by birth that found a love for ultra running. They talk about everything from growing up in Coach B's gym, progressing as both an athlete and coach, parenting, running Bad Bitch Camps, and so much more. Sage speaks about the idea of grit and suffering and how you can find both in Olympic weightlifting and distance running....

Dave Durante joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Dave is a gymnast, former Olympian, and founder of Power Monkey Fitness. They discuss Dave's path through growing up in New Jersey, to competing at Stanford, to the Olympics in Beijing. He's a girl dad, sneakerhead who never thought he would get into coaching who now runs Power Monkey Camp which brings in amazing coaches fr...

In this episode, Evan Slaughter AKA @fit2serve1 joins Nathan on the Cult of Rec podcast! Evan is a fitness influencer, content creator, pickleballer, a veteran, and he's doing what he loves. He talks about his love for comedy and how he incorporates it into his content. He loves finding humor in any situation and it's helped him grow after dealing with anxiety and addiction earlier in his life. Th...

Kris "Tanto" Paronto joins Sean on the podcast. Of course they talk about Benghazi, Kris' experience there and his interactions with Glen, but they also talked a lot about Kris' life before and after. Everything from growing up in a football household, to joining the military, to now owning a vodka brand and all the challenges associated with it. If you're at all interested in the events in Libya...

Michael Dalton of Hustle Media joins Nathan on today's podcast to talk all things videography and creativity. They discuss the challenges of managing multiple roles, the importance of pursuing art for art's sake, and the process of unlearning rules to foster creativity. They also touch on the concept of 'spoons' as a measure of energy and the fulfillment that comes from meaningful connection. They...

Matt Chan, firefighter and Head Coach of AT TRAIN FTW joins Sean and Nathan to talk about his passion for skiing and climbing and how his history in CrossFit and the Titan Games lead him to where he is now. Matt also talks about his transition from IT to firefighting and then to full-time athlete, highlighting the importance of following your passion. He reflects on the early days of CrossFit and...

Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler join Nathan and they plan out the ideal way to start training and break it down generally what to do as you enter different eras or decades of your life. They cover tons of topics from coaching coffee, owning gyms during the pandemic, pushing boundaries as you age, taking calculated risks, and the importance of failing. You'll laugh, you hopefully won't cry, maybe...

Margaux Alvarez joins Nathan to discuss her experiences in various sports and how they have shaped her as an athlete. She talks about her background in activities such as ballet, taekwondo, horseback riding, golf, volleyball, and outrigger canoe paddling. They cover topics such as the importance of mental training and discipline in sports, her unique journey to where she is today, wine making, coa...

Jason Khalipa joins Nathan to discuss his passion for fitness and his journey from traditional gym workouts to CrossFit and Jiu-Jitsu. He emphasizes the importance of staying fit and healthy to live a long and active life. They highlights the benefits of exploring different fitness disciplines and how they can enhance overall physical and mental well-being. They talk the need to be able to run, ju...

Chris Spealler, a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete and owner of Park City Fit in Park City, Utah joins Sean on the podcast. They discuss Chris' background in sports, including his experience in wrestling and how it shaped his work ethic, the early days of CrossFit and its rapid growth in popularity, fitness for outdoor activities and longevity, and the importance of fitness as part of one's lifes...

In this episode, Sean Lake, Johnna Ward, and Nathan Morris discuss the origins of BUBS Naturals and how it was inspired by Glen 'Bub' Doherty. They talk about Glen's larger-than-life personality and how he motivated and inspired those around him. Sean shares how he started taking collagen and experienced its benefits, which led to the idea of starting a company. They discuss the early days of BUBS...

In this episode of the Cult of Recreationalism podcast where we dive into the roots of BUBS Naturals namesake Glen Doherty. From Glen's journey as a working at a ski resort, to Navy SEAL, to Benghazi Sean shares the ups and downs, including managing Glen's estate and battling outdated legislation affecting fallen contractors' families. It's a crazy story told by Sean who was there and hopefully it...