Eclectic Athlete Radio

In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Frederick Engram, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Criminology and Center for African American Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington.We dive into racism, and White supremacy. The issue with the respectability politics of "peaceful" protest. Do we need allies or co-conspirators? And much more!Twitter:

Podiatrist and founder of Correct Toes joined me in this episode to discuss the long-term effects of wearing shoes, and how going barefoot can change your life.· Plantar Fasciitis or Plantar Fasciosis?· Hammer toe, flat feet, etc, and how to fix them· What specifically to look for in your shoes to make them less damaging to your feet· Is our medical system broken? And Much more

In this episode I continue my conversation with Ciaran, delving into topics such as:Negativity biasObjectivity vs Subjectivity The Importance of Diversity Does the BLM movement need more leadership? What fueled the rise of Trump Equality of Opportunity vs Equality of OutcomeAnd various other topics. Another head scratching, yet important conversation Instagram: ctquarrelsomePodcas

In this episode I chat with Strength & Conditioning coach, Sport Scientist, and Doctoral Student at the University of Lancashire, Ciaran O'ReganEpistemology -What is knowledge? -Epistemic arrogance vs Epistemic humility “Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd”The Axiom of the Infinite Unknown-why we can never be certain of anything Different Types o

A great episode for athletes and coaches alike, talking to two of the assistant strength and conditioning coaches at SJSU. We talk about:Training philosophiesWhat goes into programming for athletesHow to determine what’s most important for their programmingThe importance of doing the basicsHow to separate yourself as an athlete and become eliteHow to create buy-in and competitive

Richard Thurman III and Nat Viranond are Strength and Conditioning Coaches out of San Francisco, CA, and they join me today to dispel many misconceptions surrounding movement. We talk about:How to improve joint health and why it matters for athletes and non-athletesDoes fitness make you healthy?Differences between flexibility and mobility, and why it matters for YOU?Should everyon

Drake Berberet returns to show, as we have a light-hearted discussion ranging from velocity based training, using essential oils in the gym, athletes doing cartwheels for a warmup, to relationships and fitness.We also talk about how his athletes and staff have adapted to the current pandemic, and how to keep athletes motivated to train.Support the show

Best advice for getting quality sleep and why it mattersThe top immune supporting foodsMuscle growth with just your bodyweight?Other gadgets to hack your exerciseThe importance of breathing and how to use it to your advantageMuch More!Support the show

Recently a new documentary came out on Netflix. It's called "The Game Changers" and it advocates for a plant-based diet as being optimal for health, performance, longevity, and moreover, claiming that eating meat raises inflammation and causes cancer.There were plenty of research studies cited, but are they valid? In this episode I breakdown how misleading the claims

Where in the world have I been the last few months!? Let me tell you..In this episode I recap what I’ve been up to the last few months, life changes, grad school, and what I’m currently working on moving forward.I also dive into a few different topics that I’ve been looking into and will continue to expand upon.A brief overview of nose and mouth physiology, and why you should