The Athletes Podcast

Episode #136 of The Athletes Podcast features Jacob Perkins. Jacob is a speed skier from Kentucky and represents America in FIS World Cup in Speed Skiing. In this podcast, we dive into his accomplishments in the world of speed skiing and the goal of hitting 200km/h down the slope. We hope you enjoy episode #136 of The Athletes Podcast. What we talk about: 3:00: The feeling of going 100+mph on skii...

Episode #135 of The Athletes Podcast features Aaron Brown. Aaron is a Canadian sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 metres. He is a two-time Olympic medalist at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics, and the 2022 4 x 100 World champion. Brown has also won two World bronze medals as part of Canada's 4×100 m relay teams in 2013 and 2015. We hope you enjoy episode #135 of The Athletes Podcast...

Episode #134 of The Athletes Podcast features Ben Johns. Ben is an American professional pickleball player who is currently ranked No. 1 in the world for doubles, mixed doubles, and singles by the Pro Pickleball Association as well as by the World Pickleball Rankings and Global Pickleball Rankings. We hope you enjoy Episode #134 of The Athletes Podcast. What we talk about: 7:36: How does it feel b...

Episode #133 of The Athletes podcast features Nick Shaw. Nick is the CEO and co-founder of RP Strength. RP Strength prioritizes the goal of helping people feel their healthiest and most fit. Nick is also the co-host of the RP Strength Podcast and Author of 'Fit For Success'. We hope you enjoy episode #133 of The Athletes Podcast. What we talk about: 3:00: 3 Key Tenants for successful peo...

Episode #132 of The Athletes Podcast features Rob Fraser.  Prior to founding Outway, Rob was a professional cyclist, now an athlete in the sport of business. As the CEO, he and his team at Outway design socks that meet the technical demands of professional athletes, paired with premium design and comfort for any occasion. From athlete to entrepreneur this is an episode you don't want to miss....

Episode #131 of The Athletes Podcast faetures Andrew Maraniss. Andrew is an American author, best known for his book Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the collision of race and sports in the south . He is also the author of Games of Deception, Singled Out and his new book Inaugural Ballers. We hope you enjoy Episode #131 of The Athletes Podcast. What we talk about: Intro: Toronto Maple Leafs name D...

Episode #130 of The Athletes Podcast features Nathan Riech. Nathan "Nate" Riech is a Canadian Paralympic athlete who competes in middle-distance running events in international level events. His most recent accomplishment was winning the Gold medal in the 1500m event in Tokyo, setting a new Paralympic record. We hope you enjoy episode #130 of The Athletes Podcast. What we talk about: Int...

Episode # 129 of The Athletes Podcast features Jason Hardrath. Jason is an Oregon school teacher, adventure athlete, and the first person to log 100 Fastest Known Times (FKTs). Listen in to find out what it is like scaling the top summits in Washington and enjoy episode #129 of The Athletes Podcast! What we talk about: 9:30: who is Jason Hardrath 19:30: Jason's mindset, and approach toward hi...

Episode #128 of The Athletes Podcast features April Zilg. April is a professional Stand-Up Paddleboard athlete and founder of The Athlete Agenda. April  is currently working to help others discover & prioritize their inner athlete. We had an amazing conversation with April and hope you enjoy episode #128 of The Athletes Podcast! What we talk about: 6:10: Impact of Aprils social Media Coach 8:0...

Episode #127 of The Athletes Podcast features Mikyla Grant-Mentis. Mikyla is an ice hockey forward, who recently signed the largest contract in PHF (formerly NWHL) history with the Buffalo Beauts. She is the all-time leading scorer of the Merrimack Warriors Women's Ice Hockey team and in 2021, she became the first black player to win the PHF's Most Valuable Player award. We hope you enjo...

Episode #126 of the Athletes Podcast features The Muscle Doc - Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C.  Jordan is a Chiropractor, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Powerlifter and founder of both Pre-Script and RX'D RADIO.  He has a breadth of knowledge to share on the science behind how our bodies work and how to use that to our advantage.   Listen to the advice he shares in this episode on how to get to the...

Episode #125 of The Athletes Podcast features Team Canada Beach Volleyball player Samuel Pedlow. He won a silver medal in the 2018 commonwealth games. Sam is one of the most dedicated individuals you will ever meet. Take action from the insights he shares in this episode & be sure to let us know your favourite part of the show! 3:00: Using sauna in your routine 4:15: Sams daily routine 10:10:...

Episode #124 of The Athletes Podcast features Adam Lewis. Adam works with this alchemy of hot and cold at Othership.  Before this Adam spent the last 4 years building and running a CPG company, Miura. Pioneering the first commercially available ready-to-drink Flash Chilled Coffee. We enjoyed our conversation with Adam and hope you all enjoy listening to Episode #124 of The Athletes Podcast What we...

Episode #123 of The Athletes Podcast features Monika Klisara. Monika is a Karate athlete who began her career at the age of 5 (2000), earned her black belt at the age of 12 (2007), and started competing on an international level at the age of 14 (2009). In 2010 she became the first karate athlete to win a gold medal at the Canada Games, and In 2018 she won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Karate C...

Episode #122 of The Athletes Podcast features Jordan Syatt. Jordan is a strength training and nutritional consultant, and the founder of SyattFitness. Currently working towards obtaining his Bachelor's Degree in Health and Behavior Science with a minor in Strength and Conditioning. Jordan was also Gary Vaynerchuk's trainer where he trained Gary every single day for 3 years. Enjoy episode...

Episode #121 of The Athletes Podcast features Canadian National Skeleton Team Member Grade DaFoe.  A born and raised Calgarian, Grace always had a passion for competing on ice. It began with figure skating – a sport she competed in from ages 3-18 – this led her to Canada Olympic Park. When the ice rink facility opened, Grace knew she had reached her peak in the sport and became interested in the s...

Episode #120 of The Athletes Podcast features Connor Emeny. Connor is a Triathlon athlete whose current goal is to become the youngest person to complete an ironman on all 6 continents. Currently, Connor has raced on 5 continents with one more to go. We hope you enjoy episode #120 of The Athletes Podcast. What we talk about:  Intro: Haley Wickenheiser Documentary Connor Bedard becomes the youngest...

Episode #119 of The Athletes Podcast features Henry Lee. Henry is a professional golfer who joined both PGA Tour Canada and PGA Tour Latinoamérica in 2022.  A 2x NCAA champion currently moving his way up the ranks with the goal of one day joining the PGA Tour. We hope you enjoy episode #119 of The Athletes Podcast. What we talk about: Intro: Masters recap NBA Playoffs Will Auston Matthews hit 70 g...

Episode #118 of The Athletes Podcast features Tyler Johnson. Our first returning guest and an IFBB Pro, Founder & Coach of Ascension Fitness (previously JFP Coaching). We discussed his life since the last time he was on the podcast, his current goals, and the rebrand that was just officially announced - Ascension Fitness and Health.  We hope you enjoy Episode #118 of The Athletes Podcast. What...

Episode #117 of The Athletes Podcast features Samantha Stewart. Sam is a Canadian freestyle wrestler who was a Canadian Wrestling Trials champion in 2019, bronze medal winner at the 2020 Pan-American Olympic Qualifiers and Rio 2016 Alternate. In this conversation, we learn the rules of wrestling, some of the best places Sam has competed, and what are her hobbies away from wrestling. We hope you en...

Episode #116 of The Athletes Podcast features Christopher Spring. Chris is an Australian-Canadian bobsled pilot who has competed since 2008. Competing for Australia up until 2010 then switching allegiance to Canada. He recently competed as the bobsleigh pilot in the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing. We had an amazing 50+ minute conversation with Chris, and hope you all enjoy this week's episode...

Episode #115 of The Athletes Podcast features James Karnik. The 6'9 230 lbs Center for the Boston College Eagles men's basketball team is playing in his final year. Dave and James discuss his current season, what playing basketball together in high school was like, life in college, what it was like to move out at such a young age, and more. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of T...

This week on The Athletes Podcast we feature Vincent Trocheck. Vincent is an American professional ice hockey center for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League selected by the Florida Panthers in the third round, 64th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. We had a fantastic discussion about his upbringing, previous injuries in more in this episode of The Athletes Podcast. What we ta...

This week on The Athletes Podcast features AJ Galante. AJ was the GM of the infamous Danbury Trashers. AJ and his team appeared in the Netflix series Untold: Crime & Penalties, going through the rise and fall of the Danbury Trashers. We had an amazing conversation done through Instagram live, talking about the Trashers, what AJ is doing now, and even answering questions asked by the audience....

This week on The Athletes Podcast we have on Jasmine Jasudavicius. Jasmine is a Pro MMA Fighter with a record of 7-1-0, fighting out of Niagara Top Team in St. Catharines, Ontario. She is the #42nd ranked Top Women Flyweight fighter currently climbing her way to the top. We had an amazing conversation with Jasmine at her training facility and hope you all enjoy episode 112 of The Athletes Podcast....