We apologize for the sound quality; we have figured out the problem so this shouldn't happen again.How do we define progression? Success? What words and attitudes do we give these words inside and outside of the gym because they matter don't they? We knock off some rust and come back with our first podcast of the year with in depth outlook and we a…

" it's our last episode of 2022 and we want to bring you guys along. No year goes by that we aren't grateful for each and every listener and even more so when we engage with you all. We tackle some amazing questions and smile to ourselves as we see not only how we have evolved but also, the questions and outlook of all of you. Honored to bring in t…

If they say it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.. can we say it is better to have feared and won than to have never feared at all? What would our lives as athletes and people be like without one of the greatest teachers of them all.. FEAR? Sit with us, as we explore and dine with one to sports and life's greatest top…

Not all of us have the ability to look back into time and have the beauty of hindsight and even less so, to grow from it. We sit down with Paul for a second time and reflect on not only how far he's come but also the man he's grown into. Sit down and give us an ear on an episode that reads like a beautiful manual to life, business and training.Yes,…

We have our 5th Q n A on this episode! It's quite an adventure and journey as we dissect some incredible questions but also grin as we see the evolution of not only us as host but our listeners. We tackle the great minds of our listeners with an open heart and a loud mic.By The Battle Axe Podcast

What have we lost? And what have we won? These simple questions that leave an impact on all of us, in sport and in life but what if they meant more? What if they taught more? We dive deep into the power of words as we try to circumnavigate the stormy waters of one of our deepest questions to date … "if we lose do we fail and if we won, were we vict…

"The climb to success, hard work, dreams, and victory, can often feel as the loneliest path of all. Yet here, during this fight we realize that isolation and fear are the tools of courage and perseverance. The loneliest of the struggle may be one of our greater teachers for purpose, where we find.... we are never alone at all"…

"Looking back at 2021 never goes unappreciated. We sit down and highlight some very special events this year and some very surprising quotes that resurface old feelings, moments and journeys. To live one more year is a gift but to survive one more year is an honor given to those with battered armor. To many more years together, with you our listene…

Preparation demands a lot from us, our friends, our family and our courage. From putting on a show, to coaching, the staff and the athletes competing at Throwdown, we take a deeper look on what makes the machine tick. If anything was proven to us that weekend is that anything is possible both on and off the platform, and that is something worth liv…

"Diamonds are formed through the strain of pressure and time. Preparation for a competitive contest can coincide with your ambitious tasks in life. Family, friends, work, pleasure etc all don't have to take a back seat but instead a different seat, right? We sit down and talk about optimizing, sacrificing and fighting through contest prep in a way …

"Our beloved q and a episodes next come soon enough. We answer questions from our faithful listeners and Instagram fam on this episode, and as always, we don't hold back. We couldn't get to all of our questions but we tackled as many as we could, including What, if and when mental health became the get out of jail free card "…

"Pain.. pain is presence isn't it? For some of us it's all we use, we know and love to love and move forward but when did we stop asking the hard questions ? The real ones? When did we stop asking them not only of ourselves but those around us? When Will these questions not only save your training and life but also shine for those around? The answe…

"A life traversed alone is one to cherish. A life traversed in the service of others is legacy. No path is paved without the blood perseverance. Injury, business, and competitions are expressed fondly in this episode but the very real backbone that without purpose, no story will last forever and no real warrior dies twice"…

"There are paths in life that were meant to be trampled by our worn and bloodied feet. Sometimes at a run and sometimes at a sprint, we push forward relentlessly without mercy and at times with great damage. But what is this path? This way? Who are "we" and "they" that walk these corridors of war hearing the hymns and drums that beat alongside thei…

There is no greater challenge than the relationship we have with ourselves. There is no greater proof of character, courage and will than to sit down with our thoughts and not only reinvent ourselves but also, take on new and difficult external challenges. We sit down and reflect on the battles we face internally to win the wars externally, under t…

"Our drinks were lined up not only with festive drinks but with positive nostalgia. We open up and answer questions from our listeners but more importantly where this year as podcasters and lifters has taken us. Sit down, grab a drink and join us to finish a year worth finishing"By The Battle Axe Podcast

"There are moments in time where phrases, statements and quotes echo within our bones forever. They shape out courage and our fears as well as lay the ground work for future endeavors and dreams. In this episode we sit down with some of our greatest quotes and dream the impossible, could we turn words.. into gold?"…

"We know we say this about every show but we went deep beyond measure and came back alive in one breath. Miami's baddest, coaching, training, self accountability and the long lost art of self expression are just some the journeys we traversed. There were no Atlas stones left unturned and we proudly left our souls in this one."…

We built this platform, not by ourselves but with all you. Tough times make tougher warriors and even tougher clans, this episode we take questions from our friends, family and listeners and talk openly with our hearts. No punches pulled and that’s how we like it.By The Battle Axe Podcast

During these trying times it is important to focus on the gift of obstacles, hardships, and challenges. We sit down to discuss our current climate as athletes and human beings and focus on the one disease that we all need destroy, complacency.By The Battle Axe Podcast

“Getting older sucks but how do we define aging in sport? With so many injuries and experiences happening at all ages, we sir down and take a look at longevity and your sports age while touching base on the Arnold and Pre Corona Miami’s baddest”Note: There is a slight break in the answer to the final question of the episode due to a recording issue…

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“We eagerly sit down to discuss the journey to the Miami Throwdown and the awesome wake left behind on our 20th episode of The Battle Axe Podcast. The path was arduous, difficult, and at many times lonely as are all great things in life but one thing is for certain, it wasn’t done alone and it wasn’t done for the wrong reasons. Sit down, think outs…

“All things are cyclical, connected and intertwined. From coaching, to injuries , to traveling and being an athlete . We find a common base amongst all these subjects all throughout our lives. But what sets them apart just enough to make the true difference in each path is what we are after on this episode of The Battle Axe Podcast”…

"No road worth walking has ever been paved without hardship, sacrifice and perseverance and we can say the same, that no road worth paving has ever been walked without life's weight pressing you down. We sit down and explore what it takes to keep going when life is handing you stones instead of lemons,"…

Come be a fly on the wall as we sit down with Powerlifitng’s greatest athlete and tell war stories, talk shit and laugh our asses off. A change in pace to our normal episodes and a refreshing outlook on lifting and life with the GOAT Ed CoanBy The Battle Axe Podcast

“We sit down to talk world strongest man and the ideals of coaching through injury. As we dive deeper into the psyche of injury and strongman we find ourselves in an array of introspective conversations on courage, character and never forgetting where you came from. Little was left to be told as we left everything on the table, as it should be”…

“On episode 15 we decide to include our audience as we bring back our Q&A episode. Questions form our Instagram, DM, and live feed are answered unedited and unfiltered. As we explore the deeper meaning of each question we find ourselves digging deep into our own souls. Travel along as no road has ever been easy”…

Courage may come in many forms but it only goes in one direction, forward. We sit down and discuss The Battle Axe 7th year anniversary and the stories that helped build the culture there. No path is ever in a straight line and to push forward one cannot do it alone. Sit down with us as we go beyond the walls of our podcast and dig deep into emotion…

“Miami’s Baddest recap has been a long time coming, so we took great pride and effort into diving deep within the walls of Florida’s biggest strongman competition. Along the way we dive into the mental barriers, fears and struggles we all face, not only as athletes but as human beings.”By The Battle Axe Podcast

Colleagues are a dime a dozen on the strength but few we can call friends. We have the luxury of calling our guest Paul Oneid both. Visit us as the fly on the wall of in depth conversations, good laughs, and an honest perspective in the strength world.By The Battle Axe Podcast

After a brief recap of the Arnold’s we sit down and dive deep into the discussion of what it takes to be the best. Unscripted and unexpected, the conversation turns inward as we realize the climb up is truly a dig down.By The Battle Axe Podcast

With so much going on in the current strength world, it was our pleasure to bring our perspective into the mix. One of our shorter podcasts, but the quality remains; as we dig deep into the psychology of training, strongman, seminars and the history of Miami's Baddest Competition. As always we try to remain opinionated, genuine, and honest in all t…

The Battle Axe Podcast returns with one of our Q n A episodes. We take various live and instagram questions by our followers and do our best to dive deep into each one. We touch base on all aspects of life from mental illness to strongman standards and pull no punches as always. The Battle Axe Podcast returns with a force and we could not have done…

We proudly sit down wit Dr. Stuart McGill as we talk about his books, adventures, and vast knowledge on the spine. As the conversation grows we get to know a little about the man behind so many life changing experiences. No stone is left unturned as Stu makes us feel welcomed and at home in the world of bio mechanics .…

We sit down with a legend in the strength community and make ourselves right at home with Dave Tate as we listen to some inspiring words and adventures. From humble beginnings to an extremely successful business and athletic career, Dave continues to remind us to never forget where you came from and how the path to legacy is always hard. Thank you …

A doctor, a powerlifter, and a strongman walk into a bar... on episode 6 we have the awesome privilege to sit down and with Jared Skinner and Trevor Jaffe, two hardened powerlifters and coaches in their own right. No climb was accomplished without a tumultuous journey. Listen in as we discuss training methods, over coming downfalls, and pull no pun…

We have had the luxury of having been asked great questions by listeners and supporters alike. Due to this honor, we have decided that every 5 episodes we will sit down and give some of these questions a deeper look. During this episode we went live on instagram and engaged with listeners as they inquired about all things strength and life. Give it…

On episode 4 we have my cousin and capo of the bearded villains Miami chapter, Danny. I’m excited to host him because of the value his organization brings not only on a local level but a global level. Who are they? Well sit down and listen as we piece together not only Danny’s perspective on his group and business but also the stories behind some o…

We sit down with Lucas Irwin from Rebel Mindfulness and dig deep into mindful practice and meditation. This is not a journey into the far off cosmos or chakras, rather, it's an in depth look at the cognitive practice of mindfulness, the immense human benefit, and the current scientific studies behind it. Definitely an episode worth repeatingwww.the…

I sit with my guest, coach, and close friend Brian Carroll of 1020 life, to discuss his new book "The Gift Of Injury". We go into depths on his story back to the platform and his physical and mental philosophies described in his books and coaching. As the whiskey pours and we have special guests Beard Strong Podcast on, we dive deep into dark water…

In our very first podcast we sit down with Vinny and Felipe, two long time Battle Axe lifters, to discuss different perspectives on sport, sacrifice, and what it means to chase a dream. With rounds of whiskey and war stories going round, we try to break the mold of a single celled lifter by exploring what it takes to break the mold and be more than…