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Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

by Joshua Gibson
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  • Ep. 333: Praying in a Mosque Next to Akbar | Seb Ostrowicz

    September 21, 2026 · 46 min

    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…

  • Ep. 332: The Science of Performance Enhancement | Nick Goode, PhD

    August 6, 2026 · 45 min

    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…

  • Ep. 331: Max Aita | Return of the Podcast!!

    July 22, 2026 · 34 min

    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…

  • Ep. 330: Block Periodization, Coaching Philosophy, and Stoicism | Alex Borgs, PhD

    June 16, 2026 · 2 hr 4 min

    (Note: Alex's origin story ends around ~35:00. After that, we start discussing more applied coaching and sport science topics.) Alex Borgs joins the podcast to discuss an unconventional journey that took him from Germany to Wyoming…

  • Ep. 329: Max Aita | Inside the Enhanced Games

    May 29, 2026 · 57 min

    The podcast welcomes back one of its most beloved guests, Max Aita! In this episode, we discuss the Enhanced Games! We deep dive into Max's commentary, the structure of the event, its future, and why this is a great situation for the…

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  • Ep. 328: Seb Ostrowicz | Recapping Euros, Pan Ams, & Asians!

    May 21, 2026 · 56 min

    The podcast is back! After finishing up nearly all of my school work and research, I have time to dedicate to the podcast again. What other way to reintroduce the show than with an episode featuring the Voice of the People, Seb…

  • Ep. 327: Miranda Ulrey | Squatting 180 at 59, Winning Junior Worlds, and What's Next

    March 19, 2026 · 52 min

    Miranda Ulrey has competed with and beaten the best of the best. She's a junior world champ, Pan Am champ, and plans on making a statement at the Olympic Games in 2028. Even with a huge social media following, no other podcasts or…

  • Ep. 326: Celia Gold | The Mindset of an Elite Weightlifter

    March 12, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

    This goes down as one of my favorite episodes of the podcast! I had the honor of speaking with Celia Gold about her journey from an obsessive CrossFit competitor to a weightlifter who is competing on the international stage for Israel…

  • Ep. 325: Training Talks w/Max Aita | High Frequency Training

    March 4, 2026 · 60 min

    There is a growing popularity in high frequency SBD (squat, bench, deadlift) training. Is it a fad or something worth incorporating into your program? In this episode of the podcast, Max and I discuss: High frequency SBDTesting vs…

  • Ep. 324: Seb Ostrowicz | Olivia Reeves, WLing's New Format, & Absurd Lifts

    February 19, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    Everyone loves a classic podcast episode. That's exactly what Seb and I delivered: discussing a recent 215kg squat "controversy", USAW's finest athletes, and how Weightlifting House is breaking the clothing game! Follow Seb and…

  • Ep. 323: Caden Cahoy | World Record Visions

    February 12, 2026 · 52 min

    Caden Cahoy isn’t “new”— he’s been lifting since he was 8. But the last year made something obvious to the whole world: he’s not just talented… he’s one of the best in the world. We talk legacy, pressure, and the long game: Florida’s…

  • Ep. 322: Training Talks w/Max Aita | Training Principles Over Programming Noise

    February 5, 2026 · 57 min

    In this episode, I’m joined by Max Aita for a wide-ranging coaching conversation sparked by our trip to Seoul, South Korea for IDFPA Worlds. We talk peaking and tactics, why the best programs often look “boring,” and how better execution…

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About the show

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!