Best Malzone Podcasts (2024)

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John Welbourn - Power Athlete & The Need For Authenticity 47:07

2h ago47:07

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In this podcast episode, John Welbourn, a former NFL player and founder of Power Athlete, discusses his extensive background in performance training and the history of CrossFit Football. He highlights his contributions to the fitness world, particularly in the integration of periodized strength training into CrossFit methodology. John shares insigh…

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Episode 455 - Will Cleveland - Welcome to Rochester

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Episode 455 - Will Cleveland - Welcome to Rochester Welcome to Rochester, Thieves! We kick off nine weeks of shows from the Flour City with Will Cleveland. He's our sherpa on a guide to cream ales and garbage plates. This episode was recorded at the Genesee Brewhouse (thanks for their hospitality) and lays the base for all that is to come. Will Cle…

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Austin Cohen & Justin Turetsky - FlexIt & Evolving from "F Word" to Health 55:58

1h ago55:58

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In this episode, host Eric Malzone sits down with Austin Cohen and Justin Turetsky, the innovative minds behind FlexIt, to explore the transformative trends within the fitness and wellness industry. They recount their experiences at the recent IHRSA event, discussing the shift from traditional fitness models to a broader concept of interconnected h…

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Ross Stewart Campbell - Beyond Activ & Global Industry Perspectives 45:55

8d ago45:55

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In this episode, Ross Stewart Campbell discusses his journey from running large-scale investment events in the oil and gas industry to founding FitSummit and Beyond Activ. He elaborates on his passion for fitness, his experiences opening a gym, and the evolution of his business through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Campbell highlights th…

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Episode 454 - J. Wakefield Says Goodbye to Wynwood

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Episode 454 - J. Wakefield Says Goodbye to Wynwood Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to an old friend today, Jonathan Wakefield of Miami’s J. Wakefield Brewing. He’s breaking a bit of news about the future of the brewery that’s anchored the Wynwood section of Miami for the last decade. Tune in and hear about that as well as the future of J. Wake…

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Brian Kirkbride - FitLab & Nike Studios 51:58

9d ago51:58

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In this episode, Eric Malzone interviews Brian Kirkbride, Co-CEO and co-founder of FitLab. They discuss the mission of FitLab to build a fully integrated platform for the next generation of fitness and wellness consumers. Brian shares his journey from roles in venture capital, investment banking, and as an executive at Nike to his current position …

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Episode 453 - Late June Mail Drop

12d ago

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Episode 453 - Late June Mail Drop Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re regrouped with some news about an upcoming trip to…… Rochester! No, really. We’re going. For real. Like, it’s on and the travel is booked. Anyway, some info here about that as well as some Saturday afternoon BS’ing. Tune in and let us know what you think! *** As always, you can email yo…

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Carl Hardwick - OPEX, CoachRx, & Simplifying Fitness 49:45

14d ago49:45

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In this episode, Carl Hardwick, CEO of OPEX Fitness, shares his journey from an athlete and soldier to leading a fitness education and technology company. Carl highlights the importance of foundational fitness principles, the evolution of the coaching industry, and the critical role of relationships with clients. He discusses the creation and impac…

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Episode 452 - Mike Sutherland, Old Bust Head Brewing

19d ago

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Episode 452 - Mike Sutherland, Old Bust Head Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! Augie’s off this week so Kennedy, Casse, and Holl take the reigns to speak with Mike Sutherland of Virginia’s Old Bust Head Brewing. Mike colors some interesting history of Old Bust Head’s homebase of Fauquier County (Fah-KEER) and talks about some recent lager inspiration …

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Vadim Fedotov - Bioniq & The Future of Personalized Supplements 48:48

19d ago48:48

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In this episode, Vadim Fedotov shares his journey from a professional athlete to becoming the CEO of Bioniq, a personalized supplement company. Vadim talks about his early life, his father's influence, and his career in basketball that was cut short due to injuries. This experience fueled his interest in health optimization. He transitions to discu…

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Cody Mooney - Pliability & The Mindful Movement Market 47:57

25d ago47:57

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In this episode, Eric sits down with Cody Mooney and discusses his journey in the world of CrossFit, his role as the Director of Performance at Pliability, and the evolution of mobility training. From his early days in sports to competing in the CrossFit Games, Cody shares insights on the importance of functional fitness and mobility. He highlights…

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Episode 451 - Al Upshaw, Concrete Blues

28d ago

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Episode 451 - Al Upshaw, Concrete Blues Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re wrapping up our final episode from Logjammin’ Philly with a young brewer with an impressive resume. Al Upshaw is the man behind Concrete Blues, a contract brewery that makes beer at Al’s day job brewery, Carbon Copy (see Episode 428). Al has a passion for English style ales and fo…

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Eric Durak - The GLP-1 Playbook 46:21

1M ago46:21

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In this episode, host Eric Malzone welcomes Eric Durak, one of the nation's leading clinical Exercise Physiologists and Health Educators, to discuss the complex world of GLP-1 weight loss medications. Durak, with over 30 years of experience in medical fitness and research, discusses the clinical and practical aspects of these medications. He provid…

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Episode 450 - Rich Colli, Varga Bar & Philly Loves Beer

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Episode 450 - Rich Colli, Varga Bar & Philly Loves Beer Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re back in Philly this week with Rich Colli, owner of Varga Bar and one of Philly’s biggest craft beer champions. Great talk and fun blind beers (Rich goes blind, too). And guess what — more BA Malort shots this week! Tune in and let us know what you think. *** As alw…

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Paul Bowman - Wexer & Macro Trends in Content Consumption 47:13

1M ago47:13

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In this episode, host Eric Malzone interviews Paul Bowman, the CEO of Wexer, about his journey from professional volleyball player to leading a digital fitness platform. Paul shares insights about the evolution and current state of Wexer, the importance of group exercise, and the shift towards creating personalized digital fitness experiences. They…

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Jason McCarthy - GoRuck & The Critical Role of "Social Fitness" 51:08

1M ago51:08

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In this episode, Eric sits down with Jason McCarthy, founder of GoRuck, to discuss the evolution of the brand and its impact on the fitness community. Jason shares his origin story, from serving in the Army Special Forces and learning the way of the ruck, to creating a go bag for his wife while she was in the CIA and eventually founding GoRuck. He …

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Episode 449 - Zac Porter, Schilling Beer Co. (Logjammin' IV)

2M ago

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Episode 449 - Zac Porter, Schilling Beer Co. (Logjammin' IV) Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re fresh off a weekend in Philly for Human Robot’s Logjammin’ festival. We drank lager, we did shots of barrel-aged Malört, and long story short, we’re exhausted. Here’s an episode we recorded there with Zac of Schilling Beer. We talk about lager and drink a bang…

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Saeju Jeong - Noom & The Future of "GLP-1 Companion Services" 51:06

2M ago51:06

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In this episode, Eric welcomes Saeju Jeong, co-founder of Noom, to discuss the future of fitness and health. Saeju shares insights from his 18 years of experience leading Noom, a company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives through behavioral changes and technology. They delve into the importance of psychology in building healthy habits…

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Episode 448 - Adam Juncosa and Karen Malzone, Odd Bird Brewing

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Episode 448 - Adam Juncosa and Karen Malzone, Odd Bird Brewing Happy Memorial Day, Thieves! We’re chatting with Karen and Adam from NJ’s Odd Bird Brewing today. Tune in and let us know what you think! *** As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and w…

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Brendan Rice - Wodify & Better Retention with Better Communities 49:46

2M ago49:46

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In this episode, host Eric welcomes Brendan Rice from Wodify to discuss the evolving landscape of the fitness industry. Brendan talks about his journey from startup enthusiast to CEO of Wodify, a major software company in the fitness space. The conversation delves into the importance of customer retention, AI's role in fitness, and the unique chall…

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Episode 447 - Matt Sampson, Sway Beer

2M ago

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Episode 447 - Matt Sampson, Sway Beer Happy Monday, Thieves! This week’s episode was supposed to be recorded at Little Beer back in April, but we ran short on time in Athens so we invited Matt of Sway Beer to join us on the Zoom studios after the fact. We had a good chat with Matt about the festival and what he’s up to in Baileys Harbor, WI. Tune i…

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Forrest Smith - Kineon & An Introduction to Red Light Therapies 48:02

2M ago48:02

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In this episode of the Future of Fitness, host Eric Malzone sits down with Forrest Smith, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of a company pioneering the use of red light and laser therapy for neuromuscular pain and inflammation. Forrest shares his journey from starting multiple startups to founding a company focused on creating systemic health …

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Adam Menner - The Business Of Strength 50:58

2M ago50:58

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Adam Menner, a seasoned gym owner and consultant with a wealth of experience in fitness and business. In this episode, Adam unveils the secrets to scaling a fitness business using the principles of servant leadership. From his humble beginnings as an intern at DeFranco's Training Systems to becoming a part…

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Episode 446 - Belated 9th Anniversary with Jeff O'Neil, Industrial Arts & Hybrid Tonic

2M ago

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Episode 446 - Belated 9th Anniversary with Jeff O'Neil, Industrial Arts & Hybrid Tonic Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re a little late to our 9th anniversary show (blame, who else, Kennedy, My Man!) but we sat down with Jeff O’Neil last week and, boy, was it a fun episode. We pivoted to discussing Chief’s latest venture, Hybrid Tonic, a THC-infused spar…

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Brian Furey - Nature's Fynd - Yellowstone's Gift of Better Food 52:36

2M ago52:36

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Eric Malzone sits down with Brian Furey from Nature's Fynd, discussing the innovative development of high-protein food from fungi discovered in Yellowstone Park. Brian shares his journey, from working in biochemistry and natural products to joining Nature's Fynd, a company focused on sustainable, rapid-growth food sources that could revolutionize o…

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Episode 445 - Little Beer IV - Spencer Longhurst, Barrique Brewing & Blending

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Episode 445 - Little Beer IV - Spencer Longhurst, Barrique Brewing & Blending Happy Monday, Thieves! Today is our final installment from Little Beer IV. Spencer Longhurst grew up in the Canadian Rockies. He spent a lifetime in the hospitality industry, before getting into professional brewing 12 years ago. A Graduate of the American Brewers Guild, …

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Chris Craytor - Health & Fitness Association - The Rebrand & Event Recap 47:14

2M ago47:14

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In this episode, Eric Malzone engages into conversation with Chris Craytor to discuss the future of the fitness industry, touching upon various topics including innovations in health clubs, the importance of social connections, and the impact of third-party payer programs. Chris shares insights from a recent event in Los Angeles that highlighted th…

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Robb Wolf - LMNT, GLP-1, & The Joe Rogan Experience 56:55

3M ago56:55

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In this engaging podcast episode, Robb Wolf, a prominent figure in the fitness and health industry, talks about how societal perceptions of aging and longevity have evolved, the role of lifestyle choices in health, and introduces an interesting discussion on GLP-1s in the context of obesity treatment. He shares insights from his experience in fitne…

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Episode 444 - Little Beer IV - Mason Swierenga, Wren House Brewing

3M ago

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Episode 444 - Little Beer IV - Mason Swierenga, Wren House Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re still in Duluth, GA this week with Phoenix’s Wren House Brewing. Mason Swierenga is the Lead Brewer at Wren House Brewing Company in Phoenix and Prescott, Arizona. He began working in the Wren House taproom in 2017 while studying English at Arizona State…

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Ryan Duey - Plunge & Scaling Cold Immersion Therapy 45:41

3M ago45:41

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In this engaging conversation, Ryan Duey, co-founder and CEO of Plunge, discusses the growth and evolution of his business in the wellness industry, focusing on cold plunges and saunas. Duey reflects on the increasing consumer interest in wellness, evident through growing trends and the adoption of cold and hot therapies. Plunge's vision revolves a…

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Episode 443 - Little Beer IV - Matty Hargrove

3M ago

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Episode 443 - Little Beer IV - Matty Hargrove Happy Monday, Thieves! The Little Beers episodes return this week with Tennessean, Matty Hargrove. Tune in and let us know what you think! *** As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to resp…

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Mike Goscinski - The Future of the Health & Fitness Association 49:05

3M ago49:05

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In this episode, Eric Malzone and Mike Goscinski dive into the Health and Fitness Association's advocacy work and the key issues facing the fitness industry. Goscinski, VP of Government Affairs, stresses the critical role of advocacy in shaping industry policies and discusses initiatives like the FIT Act to integrate physical activity into healthca…

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Episode 442 - Little Beer IV - Lucas Todd DiMatteo, Good Word Brewing

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Episode 442 - Little Beer IV - Lucas Todd DiMatteo, Good Word Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! As previewed last week, we’re coming at you from Good Word’s Little Beer festival this and the next few weeks. Up first, the organizer himself, Lucas Todd DiMatteo of Duluth, GA’s Good Word Brewing. Tune in and let us know what you think! *** As always, you…

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Juliet Starrett & Alex Alimanestianu - Quarterly Earnings Reports, CrossFit, & Women's Health & Fitness 1:15:10

3M ago1:15:10

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In this episode, host Eric Malzone is joined by guests Juliet Starrett and Alex Alimanestianu to discuss various topics impacting the fitness industry. They start by analyzing the quarterly reports of major fitness companies, diving into stock performance, revenue growth, and operational challenges. The conversation then shifts to CrossFit, explori…

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Jim Rowley - Crunch Fitness & Principles of Leadership 48:03

3M ago48:03

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In this episode of the podcast, Eric Malzone interviews Jim Rowley, CEO of Crunch Fitness, they explore the core principles of leadership in the fitness industry. Rowley emphasizes the importance of execution, highlighting that successful leadership is about getting things done. He discusses the unique qualities of effective leaders, including the …

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Episode 441 - An Uber Early April Episode (Great American Eclipse Edition)

3M ago

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Episode 441 - An Uber Early April Episode (Great American Eclipse Edition) Happy Great American Eclipse Day, Thieves! We woke up extra early yesterday to record so that we’d have the afternoon free to burn our eye out on the sun. Tune in and let us know what you think! *** As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to …

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