The Robbie Bourke Podcast

This episode's guest is Michael McEvoy from Metabolic Healing. Michael is a clinician and educator who is creating Functional Medicine-based platforms, which integrates modern health data analysis with evidence-based therapeutic interventions using nutraceutical and botanical formulations. Michael is a systems creator, integrator and synthesizer of diverse clinical modalities.  Through unique educ...

This episode is Part 2 of our 3-part-series with Eric Helms, where we discuss all things to do with Eric's Nutritional Hierarchy from his Manual - The Muscle and Strength Pyramid - Nutrition Manual . Enjoy. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes:  European Powerlifting Conference Shredded by Science Academy   3D Muscle Journey   3D Muscle Twitter    Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of...

This Episodes guest  Eric Helms  from  3D Muscle Journey . Eric is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000’s, he’s worked in the US Air force, commercial gyms, private training studios, medical fitness and strength and conditioning facilities. As a part of 3DMJ he coaches drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. Eric has competed since the mid 2000’...

On this episode it is with great pleasure to have Mike Tuchscherer back on the podcast. Mike was previously on the podcast way back in episode 57. Mike is the owner and head coach at  Reactive Training Systems . Mike was the first man from USA powerlifting the win a gold medal at the world games, and he has coached over a dozen competitors at the world championships, a score of national champions,...

On this episode I am delighted to have  Dr. Bryan Mann  back on the podcast. Bryan was previously on the show back in episode 91 .  Bryan is the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri where he has worked since 2006. Bryan has many Powerlifting accolades to his name in Raw, Single Ply, and Multiple Ply lifting.  Bryan is also a researcher and author, having wr...

On this episode I am delighted to have  Pat Davidson  back onto the podcast. Pat has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has previously been a Professor of Exercise Science at Brooklyn College and Springfield College. Pat has an extensive background in Strongman Training, wrestling and Martial Arts. Pat is one of the most intelligent and well read individuals I have had the pleasure to interact with...

On this episode it's my pleasure to have James "The Thinker" Smith back on the podcast. James is a sought after sport and military consultant and owner of GlobalSportsConcepts.net . On this episode James and I discuss topics centred around his latest book titled "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching - A Unified Field Theory of Sports Preparation" As always this was an excellent conversion with James...

This episodes guest is none other then  Coach Dan Pfaff. Where do I even begin with Dan's Bio? The man is just a legend within the Track and Field and Sports Performance world. He has coached multiple Olympic (9), World (9), and National Medalists. Some of Coach Pfaffs most notable athletes have been/are: Donovan Bailey - 1996 Mens 100m Olympic Champion Canada's Mens 4x100 Rely Team - 1996 Olympic...

This episode see's a return of Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach  David O'Sullivan.   David was previously on the podcast back in May 2015 on  Episode 72 . David is currently the clinical director of Prosport Physiotherapy Huddersfield and founder and CEO of  ProSport Academy , which is one of the top online Sports Rehabilitation Mentorship courses available.  David has also prev...

This episodes guest is none other than Dr. Mike Stone of East Tennessee State University. Dr. Stone is currently the Exercise and Sports Science Laboratory Director in the Department of KLSS at ETSU. Prior to joining ETSU he was the Head of Sports Physiology for the USOC. From 1999 through 2001he was Chair of Sport at Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr. Stone's service and research inte...

This episodes guest is  David Joyce  who is the Head of Integrated High Performance at the GWS Giants in the AFL in Australia.  David is also the co-author with Dan Lewindon of two of the most popular sports performance and rehabilitation books to be publish in recent years -  High Performance Training for Sports  and  Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. On this episode David and I discus...

Hey everyone welcome back to the third and final part to my interview with Pat Davidson. If you haven't listened to Parts 1 and 2 - click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2. On this Final Part of my interview with Pat we discuss: - What Pat considers to the biggest mistakes that he has learned from so far in his career - Pat's top advice to all coaches - And so much more Enjoy Part 3 guys. Stay S...

Welcome back to Part 2 with Pat Davidson. If you haven't listened to Part 1 - click here to check it out. In this Part we continue our discussion on - Energy System Development & Pats Book MASS Enjoy Guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to  upmentorship.com

This episodes guest is  Pat Davidson . Pat has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has previously been a Professor of Exercise Science at Brooklyn College and Springfield College. Pat has an extensive background in Strongman Training, wrestling and Martial Arts. Pat is one of the most intelligent and well read individuals I have had the pleasure to interact with on the show. Pat is one of those rare...

This Episodes guest in none other than the one and only  Paul Chek!  Paul was previously on the Podcast way back on  Episode 6. On this episode Paul and I discussed everything and anything to do with Child Development and how to optimal guide a child to reach its full potential! The area's we cover on this episode were: - Paul's essentials for optimizing Child Development - Paul speaks about the l...

This Episodes guest  Eric Helms  from  3D Muscle Journey . Eric is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000’s, he’s worked in the US Air force, commercial gyms, private training studios, medical fitness and strength and conditioning facilities. As a part of 3DMJ he coaches drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. Eric has competed since the mid 2000’...

This episodes guest Frans Bosch. Frans is an international lecturer in motor learning and training theory at Fonty's Sports College in the Netherlands. He has worked as a consultant and specialist for Welch and Japanese National Rugby Teams and West Ham United Football Club. Frans is co-author to one of the most renowned books on running -  "Running"  that he co-authored with Ronald Klomp. Recentl...

This episode's guest is  Dr. Gregory Haff . Greg is an Associate Professor and Course Coordinator for Strength and Conditioning within the School of Medicine and Health at Edith Cowan University.  Greg is also the current President of National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Haff is one of the  top published sport scientists  in modern times and has recently co-edited the  4th ed...

This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach  Daniel Martinez . Daniel is located in San Antonio, Texas, where he is involved in the development of a number athletes across multiple sports, particularly volleyball. Daniel is currently completing his Masters in Strength and Conditioning at  Edith Cowan University . On this episode Daniel and I discuss: - Daniel's Background and Influences...

This Episode's guest is Irish Strength and Conditioning Coach and Functional Medicine Practitioner Eoin Lacey of the  Irish Strength Institute (ISI) . Eoin was a very early mentor of mine and it was an absolute pleasure to finally have him come onto the podcast. On this episode Eoin and I discussed: - Eoin's Background and Influence's - The worst and best things that Eoin is currently seeing withi...

This episodes guest I have the pleasure to have Coach Vern Gambetta  back on. Vern had previously on show on  Episode 27 .  On this episode Vern and I discussed: - What's New with Vern? - Vern's thoughts on Sports analysis - Vern's thoughts on the importance of Work Capacity - The importance of meeting up face-face with other coaches -  Vern's GAIN Mentorship - And much more Stay Strong, RB Show S...

This episode I am delighted to have  Charlie Weingroff  come back onto the show. Charlie had been on the show previously back on Episode 17. On this episode Charlie and I discussed: - Whats new with Charlie - Charlies thoughts on the work of Andreo Spina - Charlies current thoughts on PRI - Who would Charlie invite to dinner - And More Hope you guys enjoy the conversion. Stay Strong, RB Show Spons...

This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach John Kiely. John has been involved with  Irish Rugby  and is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire.  John has also previously served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for UK Athletics. On this episode John and discuss: - John's background and Influences - Programming and Periodization - John speaks about...

This episodes guest is my good friend  Bret Contreras .  Bret is a strength and conditioning coach, sport scientist, and researcher located in Scottsdale, Arizona in the USA. Bret was previously on the podcast why back on  episode 30 . On this episode Bret and I discussed: - Bret's recently completed PhD research  - Bret's  2x4: Maximum Strength ebook  - Which to me is a great book that went under...

This episode's guest is Physical Therapist, Physical Preparation Coach, and Van Halen deadhard  Bill Hartman . Bill is the co-owner of  IFAST  and is one of the leading Physical Therapists and Sports Performance Coaches around today.   Bill is a practitioner with the  Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)  and  Active Release Therapy (ART) , and also holds certifications as Certified Strength and C...