Inside The Labyrinth

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In season 3 of episode 7 of Inside the Labyrinth Podcast, Frank and Jay had the opportunity to chat with NYPD SGT Julissa Camacho. All we can say is WOW! We recorded this episode a month ago but wanted to leave it for the season finale for a reason. We couldn't thank Julissa enough for being so brutally HONEST AND COURAGEOUS in this episode. Julissa opens up about her early family life and how her...

In season 3 of episode 6 of Inside the Labyrinth Podcast, Frank had the opportunity to chat with retired Cal Fire Captain and owner of CrossFit Inferno, Bill Grundler. Bill talks about how Covid affected him and his gym but talks about overcoming the beast when his gym had to close. Bill also speaks about his journey from when he was 30 years old to how he is now in his 50's. Bill was very honest...

In season 3 of episode 5 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege  of having  the honorable Jeff Nichols on our show. Jeff opened up about his battle with addiction, what type of he training he does now compared to what he did a few years ago, and how he still gives back to first responders and Military today. Jeff also talks about whats going on with society today wi...

In season 3 of episode 4 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having  John Meadows on our show. All we can say is wow. This episode was one of our favorites. If you want to hear a come back story of someone defeating death twice, this is for you. John recently had a heart attack on May 11, 2020. ============================================================================...

In season 3 of episode 3 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having  NYPD Officer Jess on our show. Jess opens up about how she was an introvert in High School  and the journey she took to where she is today. Not only is Jess an Officer but Jess has been riding horses her whole life and is part of the NYPD Mounted unit. Jess also competes in the NPC  which are Bikini sh...

In season 3 of episode 2 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having on NYPD Detective and 2x IFBB Pro Champion Vaughan on our show. Vaughan is a veteran Detective with 19 years of service with the NYPD. Vaughan laid out his career from start to finish with a picture perfect image. Vaughan is one of those guys you want on your team not only because of his experience and...

In season 3 of episode 1 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having on pro Strongwoman and 3x 3rd Strongest Woman in The World (MW) Brittany Diamond on our show. Brittany shares her experience as a young lifter and college athlete to the journey she took to where she is now. Brittney has the attitude and personality of doing what ever it takes to be the best in her craf...

In season 2 of episode 7 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Aaron and I had the privilege of having one of the most dedicated and disciplined guys in the fitness game, Stan Efferding, on the podcast. "Stan Efferding is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter. He is one of only 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds raw in competition. Stan holds the title a...

In season 2 of episode 6 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having our first power couple on the show, Riki and Dan. They are both military veterans and fitness machines. Riki is an elite powerlifter in her weight class and a nutrition coach.  Dan is an Army combat veteran, has competed in the crossfit games and is currently a FDNY firefighter. We commend them for bein...

In season 2 of episode 4 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having two power houses and leaders on the show, Brandon Lilly And Syn  Martinez. "Brandon is a top ranked powerlifter, author of "The Cube Method", and "365STRONG", as well as a respected strength coach. Brandon is ranked as one of the strongest powerlifters of All-Time, having world class totals in multiple...

In Season 2 of episode 5 of Inside The Labyrinth podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of speaking with and learning from Cory Gregory. This episode meant a lot to me because back in 2012 when I was training for College football, Cory was one of the main guys I looked up to. There was an app called "8 Tracks" which would play random music, or I would play motivational talks that Cory was featured i...

In season 2 of episode 3 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having former NFL player, the Iceshaker creator and king, Chris Gronkowski speak about his life and football experience. “Christopher Gronkowski is an American entrepreneur and former football fullback who played in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts. He...

In season 2 of episode 2 of Inside The Labyrinth, Jay and I had the privilege of having the GOAT, the Legend, whatever you want to call him, Ed Coan speak about his life and powerlifting experience. "Edward "Ed" Ignatius Coan (born July 24, 1963) is an American powerlifter. He is widely regarded throughout the powerlifting world as the greatest powerlifter of all time. Coan has set over 71 world r...

In season 2 of episode 1 of Inside The Labyrinth, Jay and I had the privilege of having Chris Bell speak about his life and recovery experience. "Chris is an American director, producer and writer, known for his documentaries Bigger, Stronger, Faster* (2008 as Christopher Bell), Trophy Kids, and Prescription Thugs (2015). His work is focused on the impact that society has on our consumption and ad...

In episode 7 of Inside The Labyrinth Jay and I had the privilege of having Mike, a 15 Year NYPD veteran inside the Labyrinth. Mike talks about his career from the start and where he is now. Mike has been inside the labyrinth himself but never let the Minotaur defeat him, from being a beat cop to being in some of the most well known units within the NYPD. Mike is also the captain and leader of the...

In episode 6 of Inside The Labyrinth Jay and I had the privilege to chat with Brian Shaw, x4 Worlds Strongest man and x3 Arnold Classic Strongman winner. All I can say is that we are thankful and truly honored to have Brian share his life experience of  his life before strongman, during strongman, and what he does to stay in it year after year.  ====================================================...

In episode 5 we had the honor to speak with a bad ass warrior inside and outside the gym. Dani dropped some real wisdom and knowledge that she gained from her own personal life experiences and the hard work she put in. First responder or not, you don’t want to miss this. She’s the definition of completing the hero journey and coming out stronger! We appreciate you Dani for dropping knowledge bombs...

In this episode Alan unfolded part of his life in the marines and how it effected him when he left. Alan is the owner of Untamed Strength in Sacramento, California. I had the chance to meet Alan in person and workout in his gym. Alan is one of those people where you just know what he says he means and is an example of a leader. Not only is Alan a successful gym owner, strongman and father, but he...

In this episode we hit an emotional topic: How to get over the loss of a coworker, especially as a first responder. James talks about his experience being a firefighter and EMT in both Florida and California, his childhood, and how a doctor in England told him he was he was color blind, but when he came to the states he found out other wise.  James is an awesome and inspiring individual, inside an...

In this podcast, Frankie and Jay had the honor of interviewing and podcasting with Josh Bryant who is the author of Jail House Strong. Josh holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and is a well renowned industry expert, recently named the International Sport Sciences Association (ISSA) Director of Applied Strength and Power Development. He trains and coaches some of the strongest and most-musc...

Welcome to the Inside The Labyrinth podcast hosted by two New York Police Officers from two different Departments. We will keep our mission quick and simple: Make the world a better place to lift, live, and think in. Here you will hear the stories of humans from all different backgrounds who went through the darkest of times and came out of the Labyrinth a stronger person mentally and physically! ...

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