The Robbie Bourke Podcast

This episodes guest is Mike Guadango from Freak Strength. Mike is currently a coach, writer & owner at Freak Strength and has been coaching for over 10 years. He has coached many levels of athletes from NFL, MLB, NBA, MLL, Rugby League, Rugby Union and Olympic medalists to pre-pubescent athletes.  He has also consulted for high caliber athletes and coaches worldwide. He has worked with 10+ NFL Sup...

This episodes guest is  Dr. Ben House from Functional Medicine Costa Rica .  This is Ben's second appearance on the ATSW podcast, having been previously on the show back on episode 119. Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP). House was accepted to medical school without an undergraduate degree, but rescinded because during this time his father was fighting for his life with debilitating diverticu...

Pat is back! And the audio is amazing with this episode. On this episode Pat and I discussed: Whats new with Pat Pat shares with us how he got on at Bill Hartman's Intensive 1.0  Pat also shares with us how he got on at the "Cells to Performance" seminar that Aaron Davis and Pat Estes from Train Adapt Evolve put on I ask Pat will he changed anything about his programming from what he learned from...

This episodes guest is Dr. Brad Scheonfeld. Brad is an assistant professor in the exercise science department at Lehman College in the Bronx, NY, and acts as director of their human performance laboratory. Brad earned his masters degree in kinesiology/exercise science from the University of Texas and his PhD at Rocky Mountain University where his dissertation focused on elucidating the mechanisms...

This episodes guest is Dr. Andy Galpin. Andy is a tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton. Andy has a degree in Exercise Science, a Masters degrees in Human Movement Sciences, and a PhD  Human Bioenergetics. He now focuses his attention on teaching classes (Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Designing Exercise Programs, Applied Strength and Conditioning, Athlete...

This episode is a solo episode with yours truly. On this episode I share with you my entire experience at Bill Hartman's Intensive 2.0. Enjoy! Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: People and Resources Mentioned: Bill Hartman Mike Robertson Michelle Boland Dan Sanzo Iordan Krouchev Anthony Blubello Anthony Iannarino Mike DeMille Stephen Laflamme Keaton Worland James Fitzgerald Mike Boyle Stu McMillan Charle...

This episode's guest is Alex Viada from Complete Human Performance. Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was fo...

Firstly - My audio sucks dick on this episode - I was in between laptops at the time and the audio on my end didn't come out great. I fucked up the mic set up. Pat is crystal clear, and really that's all that matters. Also you will hear me chopping some vegetables for a few minutes mid-way through the episode (27:00 to approximately 38:00) and because I was unaware of how the laptop I was using at...

This episodes guess is Coach and Author Ryan Banta . Ryan is a successful high school coach at Parkway Central High School, MO, USA. Ryan is a USATF level II coach in the sprints, hurdles, relays, and endurance and also a USTFCCCA track and field technical coaching certification. You can read through Ryans full Bio Below: Academic Education: • Enrolled in Master of Education in educational, school...

Consultant  James Smith from Global Sport Concepts  is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. In this episode James and I discuss culture, coaching competence, and Maslows Hierarchy of Needs within the Governing Dynamics of Coaching As always this was another excellent episode with James.  Enjoy my friends. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: You can connect with James for consul...

This episodes guest is Charlie Weingroff . Charlie needs no introduction as this is his fourth time on the podcast. See the show notes for our previous 3 interviews. On this episode Charlie and I discuss: Whats new with Charlie  I ask Charlie if he was offered an NFL Position would he accept it? Charlie tells us about his average working day I ask Charlie to discuss three main topics that he cover...

This episodes guest is  Aaron Davis  from  Train Adapt Evolve . Aaron Davis is a Sports Performance/Health Coach with 10 years experience coaching athletes and teams across multiple sports. Utilizing multiple diagnostic technologies and labs, Davis firmly believes health and performance go hand in hand. He is a constant student of sports performance and health – drawing upon knowledge from leading...

This episodes guest is with the man himself  Dan John . Dan really needs no introduction. But here is a little background information, anyway: Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an even...

Consultant  James Smith from Global Sport Concepts  is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. In this episode James and I discuss Long Term Athlete (Sports) Development. As always this was another excellent episode with James.  Enjoy my friends. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: You can connect with James for consulting services  here . James' outstanding books can be found  he...

Davidson is back on BABY! On this episode Pat and I discussed: Whats new with him Pat shares with us how his talk at the PRI Interdisciplinary Integration Symposium went, and what he took away from Philp Beaches' Presentation at the same symposium Pat and I discuss rest postures, polyvagal theory and sleep  I discuss with Pat how a lack of movement variability can lead to a decrease in overall rob...

PART 5 Peeps (for you Cam)!!  Pat and I are back with Part 5 in our MASS 2 series.  You can check out  Part 1 - here ,  Part 2 - here ,  Part 3 - here ,  Part 4 - here.   On this episode Pat and I discuss: Pat gives us an update on whats new  Pat and I have a discussion about deadlifting mechanices and body types Pat discribes what it was like to personally complete MASS 2 Pat and I discuss the 20...

Consultant  James Smith from Global Sport Concepts  is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. In this episode James and I discuss moral character which is a topic covered in his book  "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching" , and its importance within high performance sports. As always this was another excellent episode with James.  Enjoy my friends. Stay Strong, RB   Show Not...

Sports performance consultant  James Smith from Global Sport Concepts  is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. In this episode James and I discuss the After Action Review concept covered in his book "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching" , and how this can be applied within a high performance organization within sports. As always this was another excellent episode with Jame...

Sports performance consultant  James Smith from Global Sport Concepts  is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. In this episode James responds to an article written by Jamie Hamilton. In his article "Decoding James Smith's Message" Jamie shares some of his criticisms with some of James (Smith's) concepts on sports preparation.  As always this was another excellent episode...

This episodes guests are Matt Van Dyke form Van Dyke Strength.com and Max Schmarzo from Stronger by Science Matt Van Dyke is the Associate Director of Applied Sports Science at the University of Texas. With the Longhorns, Matt is responsible for the complete oversight of the football team in regards to the management of training loads and recovery modalities implemented to each individual athlete...

This episodes guest is with my very good friend and fellow Irishman Dominic Munnelly. Dominic is one of Ireland’s leading personal trainers having worked in the business for over 20 years. He has supported many clients on their health and fitness journey advising them on training, nutrition, mobility and wellness and in the process helped people lose weight, get fit and lead a happier and healthie...

PART 4 BABY!!  Pat and I are back with Part 4 in our MASS 2 series.  You can check out  Part 1 - here ,  Part 2 - here , Part 3 - here. On this episode Pat and I discuss: Pat gives us an update on whats new  Pat fills us in about his hope to open his own facility and also speaks about a power metric device he is working on to measure an individuals work output in training Pat fills us in on his sp...

Sports performance consultant  James Smith from Global Sport Concepts  is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. We were meant to talk about physical preparation for military operations, but we ending up having an incredible conversion on the importance of desegregating sports preparation and we also revisited the topic psychological preparation. As always this was another...

This episodes guest is Jason Hettler from Altis. Jason is the Lead Strength & Power Coach at ALTIS. He holds his BSc. Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University. Jasin's previous experience includes work within the Olympic Strength & Conditioning department at Western Michigan University. Join the conversation with Jason via Twitter ( @jhettler24 ) or his website  Hettler Performance.   O...

This episodes guest is Mike Tuchscherer. Mike is back on for a third time on the ATSW podcast.  Mike has previously been on thepodcast in episodes 57  and 113 On this episode Mike and I discuss: My Masters physiology essay assignment titled - "The physiological adaptations and determinants of maximum strength development in powerlifers" I ask Mike for his input and his thoughts around the determin...