Truth Serum with Tyler Minton

I sit down with Jim LaValle, clinical pharmacist, nutritionist, and bestselling author, to uncover the overlooked strategies that fuel performance and health. From the science of metabolic health to the surprising power of box breathing, Jim shares how small changes in stress, recovery, and supplementation can completely transform the way you feel and perform. This episode breaks down what the wor...

Vote for Charles for Trainer of the year at The World MMA Awards! https://www.worldmmaawards.com/votenow/   When people think about the UFC, they picture the walkouts, the knockouts, the highlight reels. But long before fighters step into the Octagon, there’s another fight happening, one with the scale, with food, with the limits of the human body.   I sat down with Charles Stull, Director of Perf...

On this episode of Truth Serum with Tyler Minton, I sit down with Aaron Ausmus, former Head Strength Coach at the University of Southern California.   Aaron has spent years training some of the best athletes in the world, and he shares the real secret to getting athletes stronger — it’s not just about lifting heavy. From movement quality and mindset to the systems that built national championship...

Justin Lee is the world’s greatest spearfisher, a hunter whose skill and instinct have been honed by a lifetime in the ocean. In this episode, Justin and I dive deep into the mindset and craft of hunting both underwater and on land, the discipline it takes to thrive in the most unforgiving environments, and how fatherhood has reshaped his outlook on risk and legacy. Justin opens up about a childho...

If you’ve ever flinched, punched a trigger, or felt your brain hijack your shot, this episode is for you.   Joel Turner is the founder of SHOT IQ, a firearms and archery training system built entirely around one thing: the mental game. A former SWAT sniper and instructor, Joel has spent decades teaching shooters how to control their shot under pressure. Not with gimmicks. With a system.   In this...

Cole Kramer is one of the most respected and sought-after hunting guides on the planet. He’s spent decades leading some of the most extreme backcountry hunts you can imagine, grueling multi-week expeditions across Kodiak Island, the Arctic tundra, and beyond. But what sets Cole apart isn’t just his experience, it’s how he prepares for the unknown.   In this episode, we sat down with Cole to talk a...

Trent Seegmiller is a founding member of Ones Ready and a former Air Force Special Recon who’s been on the front lines in combat and in shaping the next generation of special operators.   In this episode we talk about what it really takes to make it through selection, why most people fail before they even begin, and the mindset shift required to survive and thrive in special warfare. Trent doesn’t...

Trevor Thompson didn’t become a Navy SEAL for the resume, he did it to honor the legacy of his family that came before him.    In this episode of Truth Serum with Tyler Minton, Trevor breaks down what drove him to the Teams, how jumping off cliffs in a wingsuit became therapy, and why fitness is the new battlefield for modern men.   We dive into HYROX, the evolution of CrossFit, chasing adrenaline...

Bert Sorin EXPOSES What It Really Takes to Lead, Win, and Build an Empire | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton   What separates average from elite? In this explosive episode of Truth Serum, I sit down with Bert Sorin—former world-class hammer thrower, president of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, and one of the most respected minds in strength and leadership.   Bert doesn’t hold back as we dive into: 🔥 The...

In this episode of Truth Serum with Tyler Minton, we sit down with strength legend Brandon Lilly to dive deep into the mental and physical battle of recovering from a career-threatening injury. Brandon shares the raw truth about the setbacks, the mindset shifts, and the lessons he’s learned on the journey back to strength.   From shattering records to shattering bones, Brandon’s comeback story is...

Bo Sandoval is the Head of Strength & Conditioning at Texas A&M and the former UFC S&C Director. In this episode, he sets the record straight—lifting doesn’t make you stronger, recovery does. We talk about what actually works in the weight room, how to lead athletes without BS, and who Bo ranks as the most physically dominant fighter in UFC history. No fluff, just straight truth from o...

What separates a coach from a true leader? In this eye-opening episode of Truth Serum, I sit down with Tex McQuilkin—performance expert and host of the Captains & Coaches podcast—to break down what today’s athletes actually need.    We dig into: 🏋️‍♂️ Why most coaches miss the mark—and how to lead with impact 🧠 The mindset shift athletes actually need ⏱️ How much time you really need to train...

What does it take to lead in the long haul—and still do it with purpose? In this episode of Truth Serum, I sit down with Chip Morton, longtime strength coach and current performance leader for South Carolina Gamecock Football, to talk about the kind of strength that actually lasts.   We dive into: 🏈 What’s changed—and what hasn’t—after decades in college football ⚒️ Why the best coaches build men...

What does it really take to build beasts—in body, mind, and spirit? In this raw and powerful episode of Truth Serum, I sit down with Coach Luke Day, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for South Carolina Gamecock Football and one of the most impactful voices in the world of performance coaching.   Luke brings the heat as we dive into: 🔥 The truth about training elite D1 athletes—and what most...

Sleep Expert Reveals: Why Your Sleep Habits Are Cutting Years Off Your Life! Dr. Kirk Parsley  Truth Serum with Tyler Minton Is your sleep secretly cutting years off your life?  In this episode of Truth Serum with Tyler Minton, I sit down with Dr. Kirk Parsley—former Navy SEAL, physician, and sleep expert—to uncover the shocking truth about sleep deprivation and its impact on your health. Dr. Pars...

Truth Serum with Tyler Minton - Ep. 003 | Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson   In this episode of Truth Serum with Tyler Minton, I sit down with the one and only Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson! Not only is he a UFC fan favorite and elite striker, but he's also a longtime client and close friend of mine. Wonderboy opens up about his journey through martial arts, his experiences in the fight game, and what...

No BS. No gimmicks. Just facts.   On this episode of Truth Serum with Tyler Minton, we’re joined by Jordan Syatt—world-class strength coach, former trainer for Gary Vee, and founder of the Syatt Fitness Inner Circle—to obliterate the biggest fitness and nutrition myths out there. He’s known for making fitness simple, sustainable, and no-nonsense for everyone.   Thank you to our sponsors   Protekt...

In the Truth Serum Podcast Debut, I am talking with Mark Healey.   Mark is a Co-Founder of Protekt Products, A Big Game Bowhunter, Hollywood Stuntman and one of the Biggest Names in Big Wave Surfing.   Mark was born on the Hawaiian Island of O‘ahu, and I learn a lot about what it means to be from Hawaii and how the community rallied together to bring Maui back to to its feet after the devastating...