The Platform Podcast

In the third installment of the kettlebell fat blast bonus episodes about my own journey to get in the best shape of my life, I am excited to introduce you to my nutrition coach Samantha Burr (@samantha_burr_nutrition). She is an Nutrition Coaching Institute Level 2 Certified Coach, and we dig into her background and why I felt it was important for me to have my own coach in this journey. If you e...

My guest this week is David Thomas Tao (@davidthomastao), the co-founder and CEO of BarBend.com (@BarBend) the world's largest strength sports website. We discuss his work as a professional voice actor, and the genius of Mark Hamill's voice work as the Joker , as well as the history of BarBend and their recent venture into coverage of kettlebell sport with their profile on Kim Fox , how we can gro...

In this BONUS episode, I debrief on the lessons learned from the 2021 IKO World Championships at the 2021 Cali Open hosted by the Orange Kettlebell Club and sponsored by Kettlebell Kings. It was the 10th anniversary of the Cali open and hosted entirely online and live streamed on Kettlebell Kings YouTube channel. In this episode I talk about the results that the incredible members of my  team...

It's time to step back on the platform and compete! You're nervous and excited, months of training for this very day. But how do you not let the moment overwhelm you? Have a plan, but "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face" as Tyson famously said. So you need to have more than one. I work with my athletes to have plan A,B, and C going in to every competition so we don't panic if w...

My guest this week is kettlebell sport royalty, the legend Lorna Kleidman. She is a Master of Sport International Class in snatch and holds multiple world records. In this interview we get into how she was introduced to the sport, her ideas on how we can grow the sport in the United States, her training philosophy, as well as her new venture lornafit.com where she offers coaching and virtual membe...

In the second installment of the kettlebell fat blast bonus episodes about my own journey to get in the best shape of my life, I dig into my history with substances, why I decided to do a dry January, and some of the lessons I learned from my experience to start out 2021. This was an important step as priority 1 of my Commitments for 2021 was to share my story, and my history with self medicating,...

My guest this week is Joe Daniels (@swingthiskettlebell), he is the owner & coach at Swing This Kettlebell in Covington, KY (just south of Cincinnati) as well as Think Tank Floatation. He is a master trainer with the IKFF, a CMS in kettlebell sport, an artist, and he specializes in using kettlebells and mobility tools to help people learn to move pain free while getting stronger.  On this...

I am excited/nervous to be kicking off these kettlebell fat blast episodes about my own journey to get in the best shape of my life, follow along on my special Instagram profile @kettlebellfatblast. I'm taking action to face my own imposter syndrome, step into leadership, and bringing you along the journey with me. I won't hold back or hide anything and I'll share more about my processes and...

Mike “That Guy” Silverman’s (@thatguythetrainer) career began in 1989 as a firefighter/paramedic and NCAA Division 1 sideline Athletic Trainer at the University of Maryland. He has extensive experience gained as a kinesiologist, medical lecturer, emergency care provider, and Army officer. He has multiple credentials as an evidence based fitness coach and is a wealth of knowledge in many domains bo...

Mike “That Guy” Silverman’s (@thatguythetrainer) career began in 1989 as a firefighter/paramedic and NCAA Division 1 sideline Athletic Trainer at the University of Maryland. He has extensive experience gained as a kinesiologist, medical lecturer, emergency care provider, and Army officer. He has multiple credentials as an evidence based fitness coach and is a wealth of knowledge in many domains bo...

In the Season 3 premier, I'm going to get a little vulnerable (OK, a lot) and talk about a very real struggle in my life. Imposter syndrome is the psychological equivalent of an Internet troll that lives in your head telling you all the negative things people might say about you and why you're a fraud. It's something I've battled throughout my life and dealt with in both maladaptive and positive w...

On the season 2 finale, I welcome in Dan John. He is a world renowned strength coach & athlete, an author of 14 books, an online religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri, a Fulbright Scholar, an All-American discus champion, and many more accomplishments. His resume is too long to list here. He has also created The Workout Generator available at https://www.danjohnuniversi...

In this episode I am pleased to welcome in Jeff Butterworth (@rxstrengthtraining) the owner of RX Strength Training in Somerville, MA. I met Jeff on a trip to Boston for my 10th wedding anniversary when I went searching for a kettlebell sport gym to train out of and found his amazing facility filled with fun toys! In this episode we talk about how he decided to build this facility and all the chal...

In this episode we welcome in Audrey Carlson, a member of the Twin Cities Kettlebell Club sport team and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and addiction counselor. We discuss how kettlebells helped save her and discuss how to build a strategy for dry January (or however your choose to approach it). Here are 10 Tips we discussed: Set up your environment for success Write down your "whys" Get...

On this episode I am thrilled to welcome in Tim Boyer (@bigtim27), my first guest who is not in the fitness industry or a competitive lifter. Tim is a hard working father of 2 that has become an inspiration to many as he shares his own weight loss journey on his blog as he seeks to lose over 100#. We dive into our shared love of the Philadelphia Eagles, tales of playing rock & roll, and his jo...

Ray Wright (@warhorsekettlebellclub) is the founder and head coach at Warhorse Kettlebell Club in Clemmons, NC and the Pit Crew Coach of Richard Childress Racing in NASCAR. In this episode Ray explains how he became a pit crew coach, and drops some knowledge about the intricacies of choreographing a 5 man crew to change 4 tires in under 12 seconds! We also talk about kettlebell sport and his every...

In this episode we welcome in Dr. Eric St.-Onge (@drericstonge), he is a Sport Specialist Chiropractor and kettlebell coach and athlete. We dive into spinal mechanics, injury prevention & recovery, and the approaches to improving your resilience to injury.  If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star review and support my work by supporting my affiliates: Gaspari Nutrition , use code J...

While we all wait for the US Election results, something positive out of Michigan regardless of party affiliation! I welcome in Ross Bell (@armorfitnesskettlebell) and we dive into his background in kettlebell sport, "the 2017 incident", and the Highland Games.  Ross is also organizing his annual Holiday Charity Kettlebell Blast raising funds for Jackson Foster Closet to support kids in need...

On this episode I welcome in Alex Stewart (@alexbigstew), an amateur classic physique competitor (getting his pro card soon!) and business man with over 20 years of experience in the supplement industry. In this episode we go deep on supplementation and what you should look for when choosing a brand and which products to take, and how he got the reputation of Mr. Consistency. If you enjoy the cont...

In this episode we welcome in the Kettlebell Kings themselves! Jay Perkins & Chad Price, 2 of the 3 founders, join me and we dive in to how Kettlebell Kings came about, the challenges of an international supply chain in the time of Covid19, and what lessons you can take from an entrepreneur and apply to your daily life. Enjoy! If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star review and support m...

In this episode we welcome in James Ross (@gsscience). James is a coach and lifter from Melbourne, Australia where he has achieved master of Sport as both a lifter and coach. He has 2 Masters of Exercise Science one in Strength & Conditioning and the other in kettlebell research, and is currently a PhD candidate studying kettlebell sport. In this episode we go deep on his approach to periodiza...

In this episode, we welcome in Dr. Kristina Campione (@drkristinacampione) a chiropractic physician who recently launched her own nutrition consulting company Campione Nutrition LLC ( https://www.drcampione.com/ ). We dive into causes of systemic inflammation, food politics, and a few pet peeves that drive her crazy after a decade in the health & wellness space. Enjoy! If you enjoy the content...

In the Season 2 premier, I welcome in Jennifer Hintenberger (@jenniferhintenberger). She holds 18+ World Records in kettlebell lifting and is a Master of Sport International Class lifter. Inside we delve into her background and how she went from being obese and on the verge of death from comorbid illnesses to being one of the most decorated lifters in the world, as well as her current pursuit of 1...

In the season 1 Finale, I welcome in Juan Pellot. He is a coach, athlete, and personal trainer from Brooklyn, NY. In this episode we discuss the joy and challenges of being a parent in the time of Covid, Juan's background in kettlebell sport, the amazing community of lifters coming together despite the craziness of the world now, the personal impact Covid has had on his family and business, and a...

In this episode we welcome in Cheryl Swann (@kettlebellsanddoughnuts) where we discuss her success and struggles over a 16 week (!) weight cut, how she became a vegan, and her history in kettlebell sport. If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star review and support my work by supporting my affiliates: Kettlebell Kings , use code TCKB to get 10% off Gaspari Nutrition , use code JWright20 at ch...