Savage Perspective Podcast

In this episode, I speak with Joe Heitzeberg, founder of Crowd Cow. Crowd Cow has taken a very unique approach to supplying consumers with locally raised, grass fed beef. We dive into the beef industry as a whole and pull the curtain back on the commercialization of the process. We discuss the different genetic strains of beef and how beef can be viewed as a "craft" specialty. We talk about how Cr...

In this episode, I speak with Robby Rowland, ketogenic, professional baseball player! We dive into the lifestyle of a professional athlete. What it's like to constantly be living on the road and training nonstop. We cover the typical nutrition protocol followed by other players in the game. Then, we dive into Robby's experiments with strict keto, cyclical keto, and carnivore! We talk about the imp...

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Frese, founder and CEO of Fat Snax! Jeff hijacked my podcast and asked me a ton of questions but it was a great conversation just the same! We dove into the use of cheat meals on keto. We talked about steroids vs staying natural in the sport of bodybuilding. We covered alcohol, marijuana, CBD oil, and other drugs to improve performance. We talked about how to imp...

In this episode, I speak with Aaron Duprey of A.D. Keto. Aaron is making waves with his YouTube channel and finding ways to add value to the keto community. It was interesting to listen to his motivation behind starting keto and how he is developing his brand. Aaron revealed many of the details behind his workflow. He has found a unique niche within the keto industry and he is pumping out great co...

In this episode, I speak with Louis Armstrong, founder of Killer Whey Ice Cream. We dive into his background with the food industry. We pull the curtain back and reveal what it's like to start a food business. We talk about his motivation behind starting keto and creating a keto friendly ice cream. We dive into the wonderful world of hunting and harvesting your own meat. We even discuss his intent...

In this episode, I speak with Channing Vidal, a competitive CrossFit athlete and coach, full-time employee, and dad! We dive into his motivation behind implementing the ketogenic diet. We discuss how keto has impacted his high-level CrossFit training. Channing tells us how he juggles all of the distractions life throws at him without faltering. We talk about how he has implemented his training and...

In this episode, I dive into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Matthew Nelson. Matthew is a client of mine and he just competed in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament. We dive into his motivation behind starting martial arts. We cover some of the history of Jiu-Jitsu. He takes us through some of the lessons he's learned thus far. We also discuss how the ketogenic diet has proven advantageous for hi...

In this episode, I speak with superhuman Kristin Rowell. Kristen broke her leg in 10 places but didn't let that slow her down. She runs marathons AND competes as a bodybuilder. We dive into optimizing performance and staying motivated to excel at the process. We touch on how to avoid making excuses when life knocks you down. Kristin tells us how she manipulates and tracks her macros to reach her g...

In this episode, Trevor White and I discuss how to find fulfillment in life. Rather than stay trapped in the 9 to 5 job that leaves him empty, he decided to make some moves and pursue his passion; helping others and providing value. He's been able to leverage the ketogenic lifestyle and the ever-growing community to carve out a niche for himself and bring good into the world. In doing so, he's lea...

In this episode, I speak with Shawn Wells on the deeper benefits of Keto. Shawn has been implementing keto for the past 20 years. We go far beyond just using the ketogenic protocol to improve body composition. We dive into how it can be used to treat cancer and other chronic diseases. We dive into the most effective way to prevent muscle loss. We discuss the psychological impact of food and our re...

In this episode, I speak with Josh Perrault and we dive into the sourcing and quality of your food. We talk about the info on the nutrition labels, what to look for in the ingredients, and what buzzwords are used just for marketing purposes. We dive into the quality of organic foods and if being organic actually makes a difference. We dive into the processing stages of your food from the harvestin...

In this episode, I hit it off with William Shewfelt aka, the Red Power Ranger! William is an actor and a ketogenic athlete and he is taking the world by storm at only 23 years of age. We dive into his decision to quit college with a semester to go in order to pursue his passions. We discuss the adversity he faced along the way. We talk about his transition from vegan to the ketogenic diet. He give...

In this episode, I speak with Darryl Edwards, founder of Primal Play. Darryl has found a new way to incorporate training and exercise into his lifestyle....playing! No need to focus on reps and sets at a standard gym if overall health and wellness is your goal. Simply focus on movement and becoming more active. Darryl is from the United Kingdom and it was interesting to hear how his surroundings d...

In this episode, I speak with Zack Bitter and we dive into how he has leveraged the Ketogenic diet to take his ultra-endurance running to the next level. We talk about how Zack got into running 100+ miles. We discuss some of the training techniques Zack uses to peak for a race. Zack reveals his take on metabolic flexibility and how to capitalize on it. We dive into optimizing your running form and...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ron "Big Black" Garrett. Ron grew up following traditional bodybuilding and nutritional dogma. He trained hard and saw results but found himself suffering from joint pain and pre-diabetes. He has since discovered the ketogenic diet and it has proven to be the fountain of youth for him. He has taken what he's learned about the diet to help and i...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. John Limansky for the second time.  We discuss next-level optimization as it relates to the ketogenic diet and lifestyle.  We dive into macro ratios, protein, hormones, genetics, and everything in between.  We also dive into the shift in thinking that needs to take place for our health to improve on a grand scale.  We asked ourselves, what need...

In this episode, I talk with repeat guest, Crystal Love. This is a special episode and I'm really excited to share it with you. Crystal has just competed and won, her first figure competition. She did it all while following the Ketogenic diet and lifestyle. We dive into her experience of the whole journey, the good, the bad, and the ugly. We talk about her offseason, the 22 weeks of competition pr...

In this episode, I talk with Thom King founder of Steviva Foods Inc.  We dive into the food science behind different forms of sweeteners and how to clean them up.  We talk about the pros and cons of artificial sweeteners and natural sweeteners.  We talk about the new product that will be making waves in the sweetener market...allulose!  We also dive into micronutrients, gut mic...

In this episode, I talk with Brian Roberts on how he turned his life around. I really enjoyed this podcast because it is so relatable. Brian has gone through a ton of highs and lows in life, we all have. He lost the opportunity to follow his dream career path, he went through a divorce, he got depressed and feel into emotional eating. These are things that a lot of you deal with on a daily basis....

In this episode, I talk with Amber O'Hearn and we dive deep into the world of carnivore! Amber has been carnivorous for the past 9 years and she has learned a ton in that time! We cover the evolutionary history of consuming only meats. We compare plants to meats from a micronutrient perspective. We talk about the benefits of plants...or lack of. We discuss the use of dairy on a carnivorous diet. W...

In this episode, I dive into how to hack human performance with Siim Land. Siim is a 23-year-old biohacker who has been fascinated by optimizing his performance since a very young age. We discuss the Wim Hof method and controlled breathing techniques, coping with stress, intermittent fasting, phases of fat adaptation, red light therapy, and much more!

In this episode, I talk with IFBB pro physique competitor, Steven Lopez.  We dive into Steven's history with the sport and his journey to pro-status.  We talk about how he implemented the ketogenic diet in his last contest prep to help him earn his pro card.  We discuss the issue of poor coaching within the fitness industry.  We cover the technique behind a targeted ketogenic a...

In this episode, I talk with John Roth and we dive into how his life has changed as a result of late-onset type 1 diabetes. As a diabetic, he can no longer hold the medical clearance necessary to fly as a commercial airline pilot. He has had to adjust his diet and his lifestyle to correct course. We talk about the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. We dive into the effect carbs and ins...

In this episode, I talk with Corey Modrowski and we dive deep into the sport of GoRuck. First, we talk about what got Corey into the ketogenic diet and how it has improved his health. Then we dive into what he is now doing with his improved health, rucking! We talk about the GoRuck challenge, how it started, what it is, and how to do it. We dive into the proper gear for rucking. We talk about the...

In this episode, I talk with Daniel Wiseman and we question the dietary dogma. Much of Daniel's success has come from being open minded towards health and nutrition and experimenting with things outside the box. This podcast encompasses a few of the lesson's he has learned thus far. We talk about training and nutrition programs that he has found effective. We dive into the controversy surrounding...