Jochum Strength Podcast

Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita (Pflugerville Fire) joins the pod to break down what it actually looks like to run strength + conditioning inside a fire department. We talk hiring coaches (and the vibe check that matters), how to coach a room with wildly different training backgrounds, why the job is “high-stakes gen pop,” and how their systems evolved over 10 years — from teaching basic movement pattern...

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast Austin had the chance to talk to Morgan McCullough. Morgan is a competitive lifter with x5 American Records and x4 Pan American Records already to his name. Throughout the episode he talks about his path into weightlifting, Clean and Jerking 400 lbs at 13 years old, and overcoming a recent injury. If you love competitive lifting this an episode for you.  As...

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we had the pleasure of THEE Tim Riley joining us. Tim is a strength coach out of Austin Texas who has a ton of different projects going on. Throughout the episode we talked about almost all of them including his own podcast, starting up APEX, his role in NFL Combine prep, and lastly about his new gym opening this spring which is shaping up to be absolutely...

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we had on Jon Sevile otherwise known as beefcake_sensei. He has been on a side quest for over 15 to improve his snatch still continues to hit PR. Throughout the episode we talk about training for long run, ability to shift goals, and when is the best time go off program and “Send It”. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. 

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we had on Coach Cameron Dietz. Cameron is the assistant director of sports performance for the University of Cincinnati and works primarily with the baseball and golf teams. Throughout the episode we talk about having data to back up your claims and drive athlete intent, the math equation of stealing bases, why pitchers should still bench press, and how to...

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we have on Eugene Bleecker. Eugene is the 108 Performance Founder which is a center specializing in baseball and softball performance & the Director of Player Development. He has worked with athletes of all levels including countless players in the MLB. Throughout the episode they talk about movement efficiency, adaptations versus limitations, his thoug...

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we have on Vince Wilkinson. Vince is an Engineer Captain in the US Army and currently in the US Army Warrior Fitness Program competing as a strongman. Throughout the episode we talk about transitioning from a soccer player into competing as a strongman, coaching principles, giving people a reason to train, various strongman competition stories, and growing...

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we have on Antonio Squillante. Antonio is a professor at  PLNU and a Strength Coach for the USA Cycling National Sprint Program. Throughout the episode we talk about cultural differences in training, translating the CSCS textbook to Italian by hand, leaving Italy to pursue internships in the United States, the validity of various metrics, and why monitoring...

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we have on Dr. John C Ditch. John is a professor at Carrol University, Runs a Sports Science Consulting Group, and loves all things biomechanics. Throughout the episode we talk about his insane garage research facility, what devices seem to be worth the money, a ton of various biomechanics relating to jumping, and an aggressive return to play protocol. As a...

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we have on Joe Pedulla. Joe is a Strength Coach at the University of Oklahoma and offers private coaching as well. Throughout the episode we talk about building a social through meaningful content, picking stimulus and adaptations over specific exercises, and self-training for the APEX competition happening in the very near future. This was an awesome episo...

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we are stoked to bring on Harry Walker. Describing a guest is usually a simple task but for Harry that goes out the window completely. He is a Strength Coach, Wildland Firefighter, Strongman Athlete, Army National Guard Soldier, and a USMC Veteran. Throughout the episode we talk about concurrently balancing the physical demands of all these responsibilities...

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking to Austin Nice a strength coach out of the University of Cincinnati who I had the pleasure of meeting while I was a grad student at Pitt. Throughout the episode we talk about Austin’s pathway into being a D1 Strength Coach, the relationships and communication with sport coaches, being a good mentee, and the importance of bein...

Welcome back to the Jochum Strength Podcast. This week we have on Welty and Brian to cover all things hockey. Throughout the episode they dive into experimenting and being guinea pigs for their own programming, on ice vs off ice training correlations, and building an environment that breeds competition. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.

n today’s episode, Austin sits down with strength coach Khrys Speed to dive into Olympic lifting. They explore how to balance skill work, strength work, and athletic qualities like sprinting and jumping, why mobility needs to target specific joints and patterns, and how clear intent can transform technique. You’ll also hear about creative programming ideas, how Olympic lifts transfer to other lift...

Host Austin sits down with the coach/physio behind Supple Leopard to unpack how modern S&C drifted from performance—and how to stitch it back together. They dig into balancing “movement yogi” work with real wattage, why the weight room should be a safe place to take risks, and how prep that looks like getting ready for a fight beats 20 minutes of foam rolling. You’ll hear practical ways to restore...

Today I sit down with Jeffrey “Flexibull” Wolf — a voice that’s shaped how strength, mobility, and authenticity show up in the fitness world. Jeff takes us through the real evolution of Flexibull: from baseball to CrossFit, Gymnastic Bodies to ATG, building culture, walking away from a gym, burning out on social media, and finding himself again through jiu-jitsu, coaching, and family. We go deep o...

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Burke – coach, creator, and host of The Strength Chick Podcast . Jessica opens up about her journey leaving the collegiate strength & conditioning world after years of sacrifice, low pay, and a toxic culture that too often disrespected athletes, athletic trainers, and support staff. We dive into the moment she knew she had to walk away, how she built he...

Today we have on Austin Womack. Austin was a strength coach working in professional baseball before becoming a wildland firefighter in 2019. After understanding the demands firsthand he decided to start a coaching business called rugged athlete specifically aimed toward working with wildland firefighters. In this episode we talk about the challenges wild land fire fighters face, the importance of...

Today we have on Dave Hagerty. Dave is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who helps people at any stage of life get stronger and build up their ability to live life.  In this episode we talk about the time horizon of strength training, what training can look like at various stages of life, and the skill of learning new skills.  You can follow Dave on Instagram at @dr.dave.strengthandkindness  and see fo...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Sam Wuest to unpack the balance between Eastern and Western coaching philosophies. From Taoist medicine to high-volume training, we explore how discipline, play, and athlete self-organization all play a role in long-term development. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just getting started, this conversation will challenge the way you think about performance...

Today we have on Taylor Starch. Taylor is a Strength and Conditioning Coach who specializes working with the tactical population and has worked with a lot of athletes dealing with shin splints.  In this episode we talk about his training philosophies and how to overcome and properly diagnose shin splints. You can follow Taylor on Instagram at @taylorstarch and as always, thanks for listening—and e...

Today we have on Peter Moore. Peter is a Team USA athlete currently living in the Netherlands and training to qualify for the Olympic Games in 2028.  In this episode, we talk about the importance of sports psych, finding meaningful metrics to measure progress, and how to find the appropriate level of aggression for competition.  You can follow Peter on Instagram at  @ peter_moore01 and visit his w...

Today we have on Austin Womack. Austin was a strength coach working in professional baseball before becoming a wildland firefighter in 2019. After understanding the demands firsthand he decided to start a coaching business called rugged athlete specifically aimed toward working with wildland firefighters. In this episode we talk about the challenges wild land fire fighters face, the importance of...

Today we have on Austin Womack. Austin was a strength coach working in professional baseball before becoming a wildland firefighter in 2019. After understanding the demands firsthand he decided to start a coaching business called rugged athlete specifically aimed toward working with wildland firefighters. In this episode we talk about the challenges wild land fire fighters face, the importance of...

Today, we’ve got a first for the podcast—we’re joined by USPSA Grandmaster and competitive shooting coach, Joel Park. Joel teaches pistol and rifle classes all over the country, working with everyone from beginners to elite professionals in top government agencies. He’s also co-authored several books on practical shooting and shares daily training content on his YouTube channel. In this episode, w...