Iron and Aether

Today I sit down with Caleb Flood to discuss his most recent journey into single digit body fat while also gaining strength in his main lifts. Also we discuss his tips for dieting success and answer questions from The Kings Collective an online telegram chat we are a part of. Warhammer is lightly discussed near the end.

Today I sit down with Ms. Jersey McCann and recap her journey to her first figure as well as her plans on competing next year. We also briefly discuss how to have a successful relationship during a contest prep.

Today Coach Josh returns with his epic mustache to discuss his most recent strongman competition, the importance of log booking lifts, and how to get what you want out of life.

Today I sit down with Brunson Norton the owner and founder of Moss and Blood supplements as well as the host of the Moss and Blood podcast. We discuss his most recent adventures in India.

Today Sarah and I sit down and discuss our plan as we move into the off season of our training. We talk about new macro breakdowns, adding fats, cardio, bulking goals and when to maintenance calories.

Today I sit down with the young phenom Nick Lama and discuss his first NPC show, powerlifting, competing in nationals, and cut/bulk dieting.

Today Sarah and I sit down and go over my prep for my first national bodybuilding show this past summer. We discuss positives, negatives, and wisdom learned during this process.

Today I sit down with Josh Wood from Tasmania. That’s right, we’re officially international! We discuss Josh’s boxing background, what got him into personal training, massage, acupuncture, dry needling, and his current strongman competition coming up.

Today I sit down with husband, father, firefighter, and strongman Wes Palmer. We discuss training mentality, eating to lose and eating to gain weight, bodybuilding, and the moon landing.

Today I sit down with Emilio Becerra and we discuss his first bodybuilding prep, his training, and mindset going into his first show.

This episode I recap the last 10 weeks of bulking as well as New Years resolutions and varicose vein surgery.

Jonathan is back to expound further on the juxtaposition between the athlete and the scholar. We also have a great discussion on masculinity in today’s society and who in history exemplifies what it means to be a man.

Back by popular demand my mom, Lorene Welch, joins me again to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly on relationships. Relationships with friends, relationships with siblings, and most importantly the relationship with ourselves.

Today’s podcast we cover all bases with the eclectic Mr. Anonymous. From politics, religion, and the transgendered. We leave no stone unturned. Special appearance by some bozo in the coffee shop that thought we needed his opinion.

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with a man that wears many hats Mr. Jonathan Burgess. From author, writer, researcher and teacher to marine, BJJ purple belt, father, and husband Jonathan brings great insight into what it takes to be both warrior and scholar in a world that tries to separate the two.

Today Sarah and I discuss how to bulk in a smart way to gain the maximum amount of muscle with a little amount of fat. We also discuss the importance of keeping a log book to track your progress in the gym.

Welcome my most unique guest, Dan Bill, to give his unique insight into lifting, nutrition, and relationships.

In this episode I sit down with the incomparable Clay Burwell owner of High Performance Gym of Greenville. Clay recounts some amazing stories from his youth in NC/NY and events that forged him into the man that he is today. All made possible with some help from teachers along the way.

In this episode my new friend Mr. Anon gets fired up about his thoughts on the Covid pandemic, Trump, Biden, and scones. Prepare to be butt hurt.

An episode from myself, to myself, about myself. No format. No guidelines. No expectations. Connecting thoughts, feelings, and actions into a cohesive narrative.

In this episode I have Gary and special guest Christy Senay join me for a conversation on Gary’s upcoming strongman competition as well as lessons learned from his past relationships and how they affect his current relationship.

A brief reading from my journal questioning why we feel the way we do and how faith plays into those emotions .

On this episode I sit down again with some friends and we argue about the current state of professional wrestling. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Special guest appearance by The Valet Jenna and Super Trainer Sarah Smith.

In this episode I am joined by super trainer Sarah Smith to discuss the importance of glute training for both men and women. Also, we delve into common gym bro myths that won’t die.

An episode from myself, to myself, about myself. No format. No guidelines. No expectations. Connecting thoughts, feelings, and actions into a cohesive narrative.