Best Gold’s Gym Podcasts (2024)

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Who Will Be Each Western Conference Team's Most Important Player in Five Years? - Episode 991 44:14

7h ago44:14

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On this episode Mike and Jason debate who will be the most important player on each Western Conference Team in 5 years. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Save time and money this back-to-school season with our friends at Dr. Dish. Maximize your ‘24-’25 budget and the time spent in the gym with your team by securing $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+…

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An Interview with my 3-Kids | Ep. 373 with Luke, Brady, & McKenna Durkin 59:11

5h ago59:11

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Time is flying and my kids are growing up. It’s hard to believe that 2 are in college and one is an upper classman in high school. It’s always one of my favorite episodes when I can get the kids on the podcast for an update. And that’s exactly what we have here today. I’m pumped to share my 3-kids Luke, Brady, & McKenna Durkin with you on today’s I…

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Stephen Halstead - Grace College Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 900 46:20

15m ago46:20

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Stephen Halstead is entering his fifth season as a men’s basketball assistant coach at NAIA Grace College in Indiana. Halstead served as a graduate assistant for his first two seasons, leading Grace's junior varsity squad while assisting with the varsity. In 2023-24 Grace was ranked as the No. 1 team in the country for much of the season. The Lance…

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William Twigg - London Lions Academy Head Coach - Episode 989 46:47

3d ago46:47

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William Twigg is currently the Head Coach for the London Lions Academy. He also has coached for the Essex Rebels in the Women's British Basketball League, the NewVic Knights at the college level in the UK, and the Oaklands Wolves – an English Sports club. Twigg was a Cavs Academy Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the summer of 2018. In addit…

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Who Will Be Each Eastern Conference Team's Most Important Player in Five Years? - Episode 988 52:03

7d ago52:03

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On this episode Mike and Jason debate who will be the most important player on each Eastern Conference Team in 5 years. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Save time and money this back-to-school season with our friends at Dr. Dish. Maximize your ‘24-’25 budget and the time spent in the gym with your team by securing $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+…

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Lessons from the trenches of entrepreneurship: with serial entrepreneur, Nick Berry 1:17:53

2d ago1:17:53

1:17:53

This conversation with serial entrepreneur, Nick Berry, reviews all aspects of entrepreneurship: the highs, the lows and the need for an unflappable mindset. With over 30 businesses formed, Nick shares lessons from the trenches of entrepreneurship. We also discuss the importance of mentorship for the next generations of entrepreneurs. There is a va…

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5-Year Anniversary Podcast…A look back, A look forward, & really BIG NEWS! | Ep. 372 45:21

12h ago45:21

45:21

Today is a party! It’s been 5-years since we started the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW and it’s time to celebrate. WOW--I can’t believe it. I invited the 2 people who have listened to every single one of the 372 episodes of the IMPACT SHOW…my wife Melanie Durkin and Director of TDE, Julie Wilcox, onto the Show. We are taking a look back at some of the “b…

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Recruiting Lessons & Advice Featuring Mike, Jason, & Mike’s Son Cal Discussing The Recruiting Process That Landed Cal at D3 Ohio Wesleyan - Episode 987 52:36

20m ago52:36

52:36

On this episode Jason and I talk with my son Cal about his college recruiting experience and his decision to attend Division 3 Ohio Wesleyan University. We share some advice for parents, players, and coaches that we hope will be beneficial for those on a journey to college basketball. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joini…

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Episode 89: Gold Thieves: An Olympic Fiasco 37:07

2d ago37:07

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Late-night recording, Scattered ramblings. A very unfocused chat with a long time friend (Patti). We touched a bit on long-term friendship, parenting, and a lil commiserating about our entirely shitty families . I came to the table with no topic for this podcast and was very tired, so it's pretty unorganized. We also talked a little about the Olymp…

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Round Table 68 - How can a coach help their players get the most out of open gym or pickup games prior to the start of official practice? - Episode 986 29:33

3h ago29:33

29:33

Welcome to the 68th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. August’s Round Table question is: How can a coach help th…

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Building a career in the fitness industry: A Conversation with Jessica Byrne 31:02

8d ago31:02

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This is a special Q&A Day conversation between two Jessica's who played soccer together over 20 years ago! Jessica Byrne discusses her desire to pursue fitness modeling and the challenges she faces in breaking into the industry. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and finding the right content creation method, leaning towards writing as h…

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USA Wins Gold & A Look Ahead to the 2028 Olympic Roster - Episode 985 54:46

7h ago54:46

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On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Team USA's Gold Medal winning performance in the 2024 Olympics. They look at the contributions from the team's old guard: LeBron, KD, & Steph while speculating on whether a roster without those three could have won gold in this Olympics. Then they bring break down the greatest moments of Steph Curry's career a…

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My Favorite Parts of Vacation, 3-Pieces of Wisdom, & What's Next | Ep. 371 from 35,000 Feet (Again) 21:15

9d ago21:15

21:15

I’m back in the sky at 35,000 feet…and I’m reflecting, thinking, and oh so grateful for the week vacation that just was in Whitefish, MT. I want to share my deep thoughts and favorite memories from an epic trip, remind you of 3-important life-nuggets and takeaways, share some exciting news coming up in the next 90-Days, and inspire you to take mass…

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Jon Jaques - Cornell University Men’s Basketball Head Coach - Episode 984 1:23:40

16d ago1:23:40

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Jon Jaques is entering his first season as the Mens’ Basketball Head Coach at Cornell University. Jacques has spent more than a decade as an assistant coach in the Ivy League, including the last 12 at Cornell. He has assisted in the development of 12 Big Red All-Ivy selections, including five first-teamers, and two CoSIDA Academic All-Americans. Pr…

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"The Triple Double" #12 with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 983 54:53

4d ago54:53

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The 12th episode of “The Triple Double” with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of “The Triple Double”. Rob's experience coaching at a camp in Bormio, Italy The NCAA Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina that Rob and his son Trey attended AAU Reflecti…

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Olympic Hoops Quarterfinal Reactions - Episode 982 53:01

17d ago53:01

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On this episode Mike & Jason discuss Team USA's win over Brazil in the Olympic Quarterfinals. Next, they look at the other 3 quarterfinal games and the international players who've performed well through 4 games including Wemby, Jokic, Shai, Giddey, Giannis, RJ Barrett, Schroder, and Franz as well as those who have struggled like Gobert, Murray, an…

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TD Coaching from 35,000 Feet [Mellow-Yellow, Dreams, & Your 3-Year Vision] | Ep. 370 22:07

8d ago22:07

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Oh boy are you in for a treat today. On the way to my recent trip to Whitefish, MT, I recorded a coaching session from 35,000 feet. I love being up in the rarified air where I can think, write, dream, and…record a podcast. Wait until you hear this one! This is what I cover on today’s IMPACT SHOW podcast: What I’m MOST looking forward to doing in Wh…

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What is your best advice for the parent of a high school basketball player? (Rebroadcast) - Episode 981 39:28

11d ago39:28

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What is your best advice for the parent of a high school basketball player? Our Coaching Lineup for this episode: Jon Beck – Pure Sweat Basketball – Northwest AR Rob Brost – Bolingbrook High School – Bolingbrook, IL Jeff Depelteau – St. Andrew's Episcopal School - MD Matt Grahn – University of Dallas Joe Harris – Lake Chelan High School, Lake Chela…

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Lee Wimberley - Beebe (AR) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 980 1:11:36

11d ago1:11:36

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Lee Wimberley is entering his first season as the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Beebe High School in the state of Arkansas. Wimberley previously served as the Head Boys Basketball coach at Manila High School in Arkansas for 11 seasons. In 2023 he led the Lions to the Class 3 A State Championship. Before arriving at Manila, Coach Wimberley spent th…

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Team USA & The New NBA TV Deal - Episode 979 1:01:22

13d ago1:01:22

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On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Team USA's performance through five exhibition games and the opening Olympic win over Serbia. They break down the team player by player, both the good (LeBron & KD) and the bad (Embiid & Tatum). Next they analyze the NBA's new media rights deal and what it means for the league moving forward. Visit our Sponsor…

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Aligning Heart, Mind & Vision with Katharine Campbell Hirst 49:52

14d ago49:52

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Katharine Campbell Hirst, an entrepreneur, strategist, and coach, discusses her work with women entrepreneurs and the importance of aligning heart, mind, and vision in business. She shares her journey from working in strategy consulting to running a startup and working for Tory Burch. Katharine also introduces her current project, The Baubo Project…

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Elevating Your Game in Fitness, Business, & Personal Development | Ep. 369 with Eddie Hertzman, CEO of Athletech News 1:07:30

15d ago1:07:30

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Get ready to ignite your passion and dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship with today's guest, Eddie Hertzman, the dynamic founder of Athletech News. In this electrifying episode of the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW, we unravel the threads of Eddie’s inspiring journey, the birth and meteoric rise of Athletech News, and his candid, unfiltered insig…

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Jonas De Bruyne - International Basketball Coach - Episode 978 1:10:39

29d ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Jonas de Bruyne was most recently a player development coach with Urspring Basketball Academy. He is a licensed B basketball trainer who previously worked for Elite Academy in Belgium. Jonas shares his insight on how he uses the Constraints Led Approach and Differential Learning in his coaching. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please con…

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Episode 88: Quick Chat: Pilates and a Poly Surprise in a Tight Spot (Solo) 12:29

24d ago12:29

12:29

In this solo episode, I recount my latest Pilates session (a newish venture) and an assisted stretching appointment where I found myself in a compromising position with my Flexologist when she revealed details about her polyamorous lifestyle. And she later shared that her kid is trans, possibly thinking we might have something in common. Don't worr…

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John Shulman - University of Central Arkansas Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 977 1:18:43

23d ago1:18:43

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John Shulman is entering his first season as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at The University of Central Arkansas. In his previous five seasons at the helm of the University of Alabama Huntsville, Shulman posted a record of 112-39 and led the Chargers to five consecutive D2 NCAA tournament berths. Overall, Shulman has a career coaching record of 2…

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Breaking down the opportunities for growth in the fitness industry: Matt Wright of Healthtrax 54:12

22d ago54:12

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Matt Wright, Vice President of Growth and Development at Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness, breaks down trends in the fitness industry and how leaders in the space need to adapt. We talk about his fitness program, Earn Your Stripes, and the importance of motivation and accountability in the boutique fitness space. Matt shares his insights on bridging…

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A Candid Deep Interview on LIFE with Todd [Live from the IMPACT Summit] | Ep. 368 32:51

22d ago32:51

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We just wrapped-up our big IMPACT SUMMIT live-event and it was epic. We had 22-presenters and 12-talks. The connection, networking, workouts, socials, and of course presentations were world-class. Kelli Watson, the Director of my Coaching Programs, MC’d the event and she was awesome. One of the things Kelli did was interview me for one of the talks…

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Round Table 67 - What is the biggest misconception that high school players have about college basketball recruiting? - Episode 976 37:47

1M ago37:47

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Welcome to the 67th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. July’s Round Table question is: What is the biggest misco…

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David Vogel - Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 975 1:04:57

1M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

David Vogel is entering his third season as a Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at Ohio Wesleyan University. Vogel came to Ohio Wesleyan from Wittenberg University, where he served as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach from 2020 - 2022. David began his coaching career at Texas Christian University where he was a graduate assistant for 2 seasons and…

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This 22yr old entrepreneur is on her 3rd start-up, fueled by making a difference for the next generation 55:18

28d ago55:18

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Mona Sinha is on her 3rd start-up as a 22 year old entrepreneur. She started her first business at the age of 11, creating and selling dog accessories. She learned to figure things out as she went along and embraced the mindset of taking action and iterating. Mona's entrepreneurial endeavors continued throughout high school and college, where she m…

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Spittin’ Fire--Everything Happens for a Reason | Ep. 367 7:01

1M ago7:01

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Spittin’ fires are back by popular demand. You requested them…and I’m delivering. Short, punchy…and lots of fire. Nothing like getting some good ole motivation & inspiration in the heat of summer, the cold of winter, or anytime in between. Today, I’m talking about “Everything happens for a reason.” Along with the recent launch of my TRUE STRENGTH b…

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Greg White - Thaden School (AR) Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 974 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

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Greg White will begin his first season as the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas this winter after leading Bentonville West High School for 8 years, compiling a 133-97 record. Greg has more than two decades of coaching experience and has won more than 250 games as a head coach. He has been a featured speaker at nu…

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