The Grumpy Metalheads Podcast/ The Heavy Metal Strength Coach Podcast

The Heavy Metal strength Coach talks through his latest article 'How To Enjoy Coaching Forever (Or A Super-Long Time)' Useful Links & Talking Points: The Article Lee Boyce on being 'the help' Intrigue. Coaching cues. The last season of Game Of Thrones- y u so bad? Downtime. Holidays. Resting hard. Anti-burnout strategies. Strategies for reducing decision fatigue. The importance of your gym cul...

The Heavy Metal Strength Coach & Shrubs666 are joined by Matt Finney of Sulphur Nurse to discuss their incredibly interesting horror-noise album, Roopkund which was released in February 2022. Show Notes And Useful Links Clawing Eeli Helin Dan Dolby Trephanation Recordings H.H. Holmes Eric Larson The Devil In The White City Kevin Conroy Batman- The Animated Series Eraserhead Martyrs Switchblade...

In another banger of an episode, we talk with Leeds-based fat-loss PT Charles Townend who came from being sexually abused, to a dead-end-job, to having a stroke and having to learn to speak, walk and think again before becoming a Personal Trainer and winning Mr. Universe. What a story. Thanks for being on, Charles. Talking Points Having a massive stroke in his 30s while in the gym. Inclusive PT Se...

Join The Heavy Metal Strength Coach as we chat with the great Mike Howard, founder of Lean Minded a company designed to change lives via fat loss and mindset. Mike has more than 20 years in the fitness industry, is a regular on many podcasts, stages, and conferences. He is an author of the following books: Lean Minded: 50 Days To Mind & Body Transformation Talking Back To Diet Gurus: An Un-Rev...

Join The Heavy Metal Strength Coach & Shrubs666 as we delve into part 2 of the Bal-Sagoth saga as part of our History Of British Black Metal series. Show notes: Released in 1995 after a long delay. Complete tracklist: 1."Hatheg Kla 2."Dreaming of Atlantean Spires"  3."Spellcraft & Moonfire (Beyond the Citadel of Frosts)"  4."A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria"  5."Enthroned in...

John Sheridan owner and coach at Burley Strength, Home of Strength in Canberra Australia joins us for an incredible podcast. We talk about some profound subjects around gender, life, and the idea of strength as an important thing to foster both physically and emotionally. I found this conversation to be truly moving, inspiring and gave me a lot to think about, which was exactly why I wanted to sta...

Join THe Heavy Metal Strength Coach & Shrubs666 as we continue our exploration of British Black Metal by beginning our series on Sheffield-based black metal band Bal-Sagoth who made 6 albums and created a universe of their own. Show notes: The main man: Byron Roberts The original conception of the band circa 1989 The band is fully formed by 1993 "unsuitable collaborators" Members  Byron R...

On episode 24 of The Heavy Metal Strength Coach Podcast, we have a banger of an episode for you. We talk to Daniel Bedford, a powerlifting coach from Yorkshire who is very much on the rise. Show notes: Prevail Performance We discuss his rugby background. Daniel's Educational background. Sport & Exercise Science. Masters in Sports Physiology. Strength & Conditioning Internship. UKSCA. His e...

Tony Gentilcore joins us on The Heavy Metal Strength Coach Podcast today. Tony is among the best coaches in the world, and he brings his 'Coaching Competency Workshop' to northern England in Spring 2022. We use this episode to discuss that, we discuss assessment protocols, meeting clients where they are, and, of course, 600lb deadlifts. You can find the relevant links below to sign up for the work...

What an episode this is. Fitness professionals and many of our clients struggle to manage their finances and secure their future resulting in poorer mental health, physical health and results in the gym. This episode begins to path the way towards changing that as we interview Alexander Fenn, an accountant, money mentor and author of the book Financial Freedom (It's Easy When You Know How) Massive...

In today's episode, we welcome Great Britain Head Junior Classic Coach Jason Coultman. This was an episode where me and Jasson had varying approaches which have made me rethink some of my methods regarding pre-competition preparation. These are the best episodes and facilitate change and growth for both coach and athletes.  Jason was a great guest. I think you'll love this one. Talking points...

Welcome to The Heavy Metal Strength Coach Podcast episode 20 with our guest Niall Walsh an osteopath qualified in numerous therapy disciplines who graduated from Leeds Beckett University and now works alongside the great Mofo Body Mechanic. He has a particular interest in the hips and shoulders and comes from a background of weightlifting and crossfit. He's treated many of my clients. Stay tuned f...

Join The Heavy Metal Strength Coach & Shrubs666 for a special episode with the lead singer of Urne, Joe Nally. His band Urne have just released their first album, Serpent & Spirit to acclaimed reviews from all over the metal community.  This was a wonderful episode where it became clear how much of his heart Joe has put into this album and to see it doing well is incredible.  Lon...

USeful links: Bloodstock 2021  Borstal Conjuror Wargasm Malevolence Winterfylleth Paradise Lost- Draconian Times Cradle Of Filth Memorium Kreator New Releases Iron Maiden- Senjutsu Night Crowned TRNA Mentions Paradise Lost- Icon Damnation Festival Bolt Thrower Nick Barker Olhava Deafheaven White Ward Gaerea Mayhem Emperor Enslaved Amon Amarth Essential Metal Listening Bathory- Blood Fire Deat...

Today we welcome the owner of GB Powerlifting Support, Mr Chris Gillard. In a chat full to the brim of everything Powerlifting, we go from how Chris' Instagram page got started to how he became involved in supporting the sport in person, driving thousands of miles a month to spot, load and MC at dozens of Powerlifting competitions around the UK.  We talk his vision of the future of Powerlifti...

Join The Heavy Metal Strength Coach & Shrubs666 for a jolly jaunt around Bloodstock and a week of new releases. Bloodstock 21: Foetal Juice Service Station Masturbation The ACDC stage at download festival Raised By Owls Divine Chaos Svalbard Venom Prison Acid Reign Loathe Higher Power Raging Speedhorn Evile  Conan Skindred Dub War Devin Townsend New releases: Hooded Menace- The Tritonus B...

Join The Heavy Metal Strength Coach & Shrubs666 as we discuss our recent trip Bloodstock Festival. wE COVER DAY 1 & 2 with the other days to be covered over the next couple of weeks. We then discuss some new releases and our usual essential metal listening recommendation from the mighty Shrubs. Full notes: Bloodstock 2021 DAy 1 &2 Anakim Ward XVI Raised By Owls Noels Haunted House Part...

Join The Heavy Metal Strength coach & Shrubs666 for another week of metal madness featuring: Craven Idol- Forked Tongues Dark Descent Records Destroyer666 Midnight Slayer Witchery (who are featured in our intro) VCTMS- Vol IV Numb The Ache VCTMS- Disasterpiece Code Orange Lana Del Ray Cabal Wristmeetrazor- Replica Of a Strange love Necrophagist- Epitaph Obscura The Faceless Archspire

Welcome to another episode of The Grumpy Metalheads Podcast with The Heavy Metal Strength Coach & Shrubs666 Today we talk about the following music and talking points: Powerwolf- Call Of The Wild Sacrament & Sin Atilla Doro A special place in the heart of Shrubs Year Of No Light (Release Of The Week) Cult Of Luna The Ocean Rise Against- Nowhere Generation Bad Religion Anti-Flag Agnostic Fr...

Welcome to another episode of The Grumpy Metalhead's Podcast where this week, we discuss the new album by the mighty Amenra. It's called De Doorn, and it's quite a journey. I'm joined as ever by the heroic Shrubs666. Things discussed/useful links from today's episode: Amenra- De Doorn Formed in 1991, Belgium Past albums Church of Ra Oathbreaker Cult Of Luna Colin H. van Eeckhout Urne- Serpent &amp...

Welcome to The Heavy Metal Strength Coach Podcast. Today our guest is Shane McLean of Balance Guy Training. I've followed Shane's work for a long time. He has published many amazing articles in the fitness realm and can teach you a hell of a lot about writing and having the confidence to publish work in your own words, from your own perspective. Useful links & talking points: Balance Guy Train...

Join The Heavy Metal Strength Coach & Shrubs666 discussing the incredible new album from URNE, Serpent & Spirit. We chat about: Joe Nally Chapters Our interview with Joe Serpent & Spirit Shrubs gets kicked in the nuts. Clutch Mid-period Metallica Mastodon Killswitch Engage Memorial Track Memorial Part 2 Orion- Metallica Chris Fielding Skyhammer Studio Desolate Heart A Tomb So Frail Con...

Welcome to The Heavy Metal Strength Coach Podcast This week we dabble with some more new releases and cover EXACTLY what should be filling your ears. Music featured today: Dodsrit- Mortal Coil (release of the week) MGLA Uada Bastard Priest Elderwind Summoning Skyforest Trna Grima Steel Bearing Hand- Slay In Hell  Grave Miasma Wode Boss Keloid Dvne Mental Cruelty- A Hill To Die Upon Ingested I...

In this episode, we get to hear from my hero, MY GRANDMA, Christine Kershaw. We discuss: St. James Hospital, Harehills in the 1940's Cinemas in Leeds in the 1950's  Gone With The Wind Being very different from the rest of the family. Creating her own values. The importance of working with many different cultures. Finding people interesting. Being an avid reader. Seeing hospitals change over t...

Welcome to The Heavy Metal Strength Coach Podcast. I wanted to have a discussion with an online coach who started coaching online before training people in person. With Patrick Umphrey being a powerlifting coach, athlete, and fellow coach, I thought we would have a lot to chat about. I wasn't wrong. This episode was awesome to be part of.  Our topics of discussion were: Cats Is his love of on...