Titan Talk

Let's get back to the basics and talk about everyone's foundation: "The Pillars of Vitality". Understanding the critical role and balance that FOOD, WATER, and SLEEP play in any performance goal is fundamentally key before taking the next step towards a physical performance goal. Let's dive in! Macronutrients. Why is water so important? The functions and benefits of sleep....

I'M BACK! But now, I'm coming from you in Indiana rather than Texas. After a cross-country move, I'm ready to bring the show back. Let's Titan Talk! What have I been up to? My coaching with Los Titans. My current physical pursuits and endurance training. Summitting Colorado's highest peak. My foreseeable involvement in Strongman. My take on The Enhanced Games. My 18"...

On this episode, I welcome Brandon Farias to the studio! Brandon is a 22-year-old Rio Grande Valley native who officially embarked on his strongman journey earlier this year. On top of that, Brandon is as content creator who actively uses his YouTube platform to review local gyms and even has a podcast of his own that yours-truly has had the pleasure of being on. Points of conversation in this Tit...

It's been a year and a half since the last episode of Titan Talk. Let's get this show back on the road!

On this episode, I welcome coach Alec Jose Pagan for a Titan Talk from Charleston, West Virginia during OSG weekend! Alec Jose is a renowned strength coach with several of the world's top strongmen and strongwomen under his wing. Fittingly so, as Alec's mission statement in life is, "to create the strongest humans that have ever existed." During the talk, we get to peer into th...

"Hello my friends out there in this universe of power! Welcome to a special SPACE OUT edition of Titan Talk. It's a STARSHIP SPECTACULAR!" This one's for you my fellow space-nerds. Having just witnessed the monumental second integrated test flight of SpaceX's Starship, it's time to dive right in and talk about it! Additionally, I want to also extend an extra special C...

I am back in South Texas after one heck of an experience-packed weekend competing at 2023 America's Strongest Man in Orlando, Florida!  Join me for a breakdown of all that went on during the show: goals, strategies, the highs, the lows, a near total-reinjury of my low back, and the ultimate success of walking out with what I came for. 2024 will be a year of immense power, and ASM was a mere s...

The mountains were calling, so I went! On this solo-episode of Titan Talk, I dive into the happenings of my life over the end of the summer and recent months.  First, I detail my training prep for attempting a 14,000 ft peak with my family, how I chose the appropriate mountain, and why I even wanted to climb it in the first place.  Next, I recount commentating at Colorado's Strongest Man and...

On this episode of Titan Talk, Gabe is joined by The Texas Stoneman, Travis Ortmayer. Travis is a Texas legend, and has competed at the elite level of Strongman since 2005, including multiple World's Strongest Man, Arnold Classic, IFSA and Fortissimus appearances. Not to mention the many World Records he's set. (they don't call him "the Texas Stoneman for nothing!) Travis'...

On this solo-episode of Titan Talk, Gabe gives a life-update following recent travels, and explains the aims that currently drive him.  The talk touches on: - The highs of capability. - The lows of sustaining and enduring a new injury. - Heavy decisions regarding upcoming contests. - Current training focus. - Upcoming appearances and commentaries. - And an open-ended climate-heated Space Out. Enjo...

Titan Talk has been off the air for some time, as Gabe has been dealing with mental health problems surrounding his Strongman career and World's Strongest Man 2023. This episode delves into his mindspace on these issues and provides insight into the mental challenges elite athletes and new parents can face.  As for this episode's SPACE OUT... STARSHIP! Gabe was there in-person, and ready...

Welcome Jackie and Chase Gentry to the Titan Talk studio! These two are the power-couple behind Gentry Gym in Harlingen, Texas, which has become a true strength destination here in the Rio Grande Valley (along with being one of Gabe's favorite places to train). In fact, the week just before this episode's release, Gentry Gym just celebrated its 5 year anniversary!  In celebration of thei...

AND WE'RE BACK! Welcome to Season 2. After the holidays and firing off a new year, Titan Talk returns ever-ready to grow and be better, just like all of the ambitions that drive us.    Kicking off the new season, Gabe is joined by fellow Texas Strongmen Nick Guardione and Austin Andrade, who traveled just over 200 miles south for some epic Deadlift and Stones training, along with this great c...

Fresh from his victory in Daytona, Florida, welcome to Titan Talk the World's Strongest Man under 105kg, Andrew Clayton! Andrew is quite the seasoned pro, and has pushed the performance of his body across various sports beyond strongman (including marathons and long endurance events). Having left his mark on both the Heavyweight Pro and Middleweight Pro strongman realms, Clayton has a gained...

This episode of Titan Talk delves into 3 hot topics: -The makings of a good warm-up. -How important footwear can be in creating one's foundation. -The ideal way to navigate and manage the initial onset of an injury. Gabe tackles the majority of this episode solo, but could not pass up the opportunity to interview the man who helms his healthcare, Doctor of Functional Medicine, Steve Martinez,...

With the 2022 Official Strongman Games looming ahead in Daytona, Florida next month, Gabe invites a 3-Titan panel of his athletes training for this World Championship event. Welcome back to the show Deeandra Flores and CJ Krause for their second appearances on Titan Talk, along with Rainier Classic Champion, Jon Parker, for his first-time appearance on the podcast. These athletes are being put thr...

On this solo-episode of Titan Talk, Gabe structures the show with questions from fans, and touches on the latest in his life. Topics:  Life updates and happenings. Recent contest performances. Training philosophies. Hispanic heritage. "The Cost" of walking the path of Strength. Space Out (Returning to the Moon)

Welcome ADL LIVE to Titan Talk! Don and Nancy Souza, the power-couple behind the cameras, have revolutionized the realm of Live Streaming in strongman in just under 2 years.  Among their most recent live stream successes is the 2022 Shaw Classic, which was undeniably one of the most powerful days in strongman history, and especially in the USA. Don Souza sits down for a Titan Talk with a 5 x 5 for...

LIVE from the 2022 SHAW CLASSIC,  Gabe is joined by "The Moose", Mitchell Hooper. In this breakout year for Hooper, he has hit the Strongman world by storm with incredible athletic talent, prowess, drive, and unique philosophies to match.  With only 7 contests under his belt (going on 8 this weekend), Mitchell has already earned the title of the 8th Strongest Man in the world, along with...

WHEN TWO TOP-TIER DEADLIFTERS COLLIDE. Titan Talk welcomes American Deadlift recordholder,  C.J. Krause to the show!  On this episode CJ and Gabe review The Giants Live World Open and World Deadlift Championships that took place in Cardiff, Wales on August 6th.  Enjoy a breakdown of athletes, event performances, and insight from these 2 master pullers on what it takes to fight for a world record d...

On this unique episode of TITAN TALK, Gabe takes to the mic solo and delves deep into a behind-the-scenes look of competition prep and personal challenges. Less than 2 weeks from The World Deadlift Championships, Gabe is confronted with the grave reality of dealing with injuries as a pro strongman.

Welcome to the show special guest Chris Bever. Wearing the hats of Physical Therapist, Coach, Athlete, Business Owner, and Father Figure, Chris shares a breadth of insight in this Titan Talk with Gabe.  The two converse on topics ranging from Chris's background and journey down the path of Physical Therapy, training and recovery philosophies, programming, and close with a SPACE OUT! You can f...

Titan Talk is back! After taking time to focus on the 2022 World's Strongest Man, Gabe returns to the air and is joined by his wife B'Yanka as they relive competition memories and happenings, from the qualifying rounds to the Final.  Gabe touches on what is yet to come as he prepares for Giants Live in Cardiff and the World Deadlift Championships, along with Q&A from the fans and, of...

On this special episode of Titan Talk, Gabe takes the show on the road once again. This time traveling over 1,500 miles northwest to American Fork, Utah to meet up with his good friend and fellow World's Strongest Man Athlete, Kevin Faires.  With the ever-looming pressures of 2022 World's Strongest Man in Sacramento closing in, Kevin and Gabe talk events, strategies, their takes on fello...

On this episode of Titan Talk, Gabe invites the man he entrusts with the health facet of his team, Steve Martinez. Specializing in Hormone Optimization and Peptide Therapy. Steve owns a clinic (Restore Wellness RGV) in McAllen where he uses his modern approach and knowledge base to help as many lives as able. Enjoy this highly interesting conversation as Gabe and Steve talk on subjects like, hormo...