Join me as I explore the minds of elite athletes, coaches, and experts in strength, power, and human performance. During these conversations, I often look for the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and well-being; a combination you've never seen before and will never hear again!
Ep. 333: Praying in a Mosque Next to Akbar | Seb Ostrowicz
What's it like to spend 99 hours in Uzbekistan with the best weightlifters on the planet?
Seb Ostrowicz joins the podcast to discuss his recent trip with WH media team member Nate Cerwinske to the other side of the world. We discuss all of the behind-the-scenes information you won't hear anywhere else.
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6 Aug 2026
Ep. 332: The Science of Performance Enhancement | Nick Goode, PhD
Nick Goode, athlete safety and performance physiologist for the Enhanced Games, joins the podcast to discuss all things Enhanced Games! We start with a background of the EG, what it is/wants to do, and then how the company integrates that with sport science and athlete monitoring.
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22 Jul 2026
Ep. 331: Max Aita | Return of the Podcast!!
I am back in California!! This time Max and I have the pleasure of recording in person.
In this episode of the podcast, Max and I explore the idea of coaching as a profession. We deep dive on our approaches to running a business in strength sports, as well as other projects on the horizon.
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Who has been a guest on Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast
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Jacob Goodin
Zach Caswell
Mike Young
Jessie Stemo
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Podcast Authority Score: 91 / 100
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97
YouTube
86
Engagement
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