Best The Raspberry Ape Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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#78 - THE Raspberry Ape, Daniel Strauss - Grip And Other Human Endeavors 1:15:44

7d ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Today I had the chance to talk with the one and only Daniel Strauss. Otherwise known as The Raspberry Ape. We discuss Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, the history and art of lifting heavy rocks, grip training, and other assorted items. In addition to a lovely accent, Dan has a wonderfully unique view of the world. He's a collector, coach, and all around stron…

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#79 - Knee Injuries... Do You Have To Get Surgery? With Jimmy House 1:11:34

3h ago1:11:34

1:11:34

In this episode I talked with my good friend and fellow coach Jimmy House. He's an up and coming legend with eyes set on becoming a WWE performer. A little over a year ago he had a devastating knee injury. And then he rehabbed it by himself. Then a month ago he had another knee injury. This time he's opting for surgery. I talked with him about the …

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#232 — Pete Tapley — Live to Tell 3:07:47

16d ago3:07:47

3:07:47

When I signed a copy of Extreme Alpinism for Pete in 1999 I wrote, "The moment of terror is the beginning of life. Be scared." I signed the book to a reputation—to hearsay—instead of signing it to the actual man. Years later, having become friends, he reminded me of the inscription. The phrase was my response to hearing a story of him bolting route…

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#77 - Rethinking Shoes With Mark Sisson 1:26:55

2M ago1:26:55

1:26:55

Mark is a badass! He's who I want to be when I grow up. His recent venture has been into footwear with Peluva shoes. It's the toes separated, 5 finger model with a big more cushion. And I love them. We talk about a whole bunch of stuff here. And though I'm not the best host, Mark made up for it with tons of knowledge. If you're interested in shoes,…

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# 231 — Kelly Goes to Barkley 1:59:35

2M ago1:59:35

1:59:35

Kelly Halpin is an artist, adventurer, and child of nature. Her love of the outdoors and running in the mountains is infectious. She recently sat down with Michael and Trevor Thompson to discuss her ultra exploits at the Running Up For Air event in SLC, UT — in which she won and set the female record. She also discusses her most recent challenge at…

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#76 - Psychedelics and Reconnecting With Your Body - With Greg Pignataro 1:34:02

2M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

Another chat with my good friend and fellow coach Greg. We discuss the aftermath of our recent psychedelic adventures and lessons we're exploring in learning to trust the body. - Subscribe if you like this and share if you found it valuable. - You can find great @neverpastyourprime everywhere and neverpastyourprime.com - And if you want to get invo…

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# 230 — Raymond Ansotegui — Dances With Bulls 3:19:32

2M ago3:19:32

3:19:32

Mark sits down with Raymond Ansotegui to learn about sheep, cows, Basque culture and bullfighting (and there's not a red cape in sight). We discuss the philosophical side of moving energy and keeping the flow, the somatotypes and psychological make-up required by the job. These are farm boys, ranch kids, good athletes who understand the movement of…

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#75 - The Best Injury Rehab Talk Ever - With Brady Volmering 1:11:09

3M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

If you haven't heard of Brady before, you're in for a treat. This guy is a powerhouse. Mentally, emotionally, and physically. I met him when he came out to do the Power Project Podcast and started following him after. Unfortunately/fortunately he fell and busted his wrist a few weeks later. This was right after I'd separated my shoulder AC joint. I…

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Fitness is F*cked Ep. 7 58:13

3M ago58:13

58:13

Michael and Kegan sit down to talk about physiology and the gulf that language builds between knowing and understanding. They go deep into new thoughts on strength training and how much of what we have done might of worked but is also wrong, “all models are wrong, some are useful.” They bring up relevant topics such as the disconnect between perfor…

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#74 - Greg Pignataro - Pain, Emotions, Injury, and Darkness 1:06:21

4M ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Back again with the wise and talented Greg Pignataro. Fellow coach and good friend. Today we discussed Greg's experience as a college soccer player, his injuries, the relationship between pain and psychology, and his experience doing a 7 day darkness retreat! As always, it's great and I learned a lot. - Greg's Website: https://neverpastyourprime.co…

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# 229 — Daniel Strauss (The Raspberry Ape) 1:34:28

4M ago1:34:28

1:34:28

What can I say about Daniel Strauss other than I admire him. And it isn’t his accolades and successes in jiujitsu (though there are many) or is it his impressive physical strength, that should be studied. Nor is it his ability to think differently in such a homogenized world. It’s because of his curiosity and his zeal for living. He embodies a prac…

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#73 - Fixing Broken Shoulders with Coach Hunter Wooten 1:04:25

4M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Hello! So I had a little accident with a hard fall at my BJJ competition last weekend and ended up with a separated AC joint in my shoulder. It's not fun. But luckily for me, I had a friend and fellow coach reach out to say he'd been through the same thing and recovered fully from it. So, I figured it'd be a perfect time to grab him for a podcast t…

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Episode 109 - Colton Crawford 1:16:39

4M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

Colton Crawford is a member of The Dead South and a BJJ brown belt.In this episode, we discuss life on the road, the creative process, Twitch streaming, Banjo playing, and much more.By Daniel Strauss

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#228 — Jack Tackle 3:23:32

5M ago3:23:32

3:23:32

Jack is a legend in the climbing world, a man I looked up to when I started climbing and still do today. His obsession with the Alaska Range produced first ascents of the Isis Face on Denali, the Diamond Arête on Mount Hunter, the Viper Ridge on Mount Foraker, and Mount Barille’s Cobra Pillar, he made the first ascent of the Elevator Shaft on Mount…

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#72 - The Daily Sprint Blog Recaps #16-20 - Weaponized Health, Water Filters, and Running Fundamentals 32:13

5M ago32:13

32:13

Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version. Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we covered blogs #16-20. Here are the specific links to each if you want to read more or …

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#71 - Hayden Vandenberg - A Massage Therapist Talks About The Body 1:32:04

5M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

I really enjoyed this conversation with Hayden. He doesn't have much of a social media presence but he's an expert in real life. He messaged me on Instagram with some really insightful advice on soft tissue. So, I followed up and ended up grabbing him for a deep dive talk on soft tissue, massage therapy, and a better way to understand the body! - H…

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#70 - Chris Chamberlin - Moving To Your Own Rhythm 1:17:15

5M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

I had the immense pleasure of a fun little biopic with Chris Chamberlin. @erodingweakness on Instagram. - He's a wonderful guy. Kind, conscientious, and incredibly smart. Oh, and he's also a total beast. Like, not an exaggeration. He does things I can't even comprehend. Watch his Instagram reels and you'll see what I mean. - We talk about his backg…

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Fitness is F*cked Ep. 6 1:18:29

5M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

The idea must be poisoned before the activity itself can become toxic. It is precisely the misunderstanding of what the term "fitness" means that leads many away from the true, original concept and towards the quick fix, the momentary, and ultimately, the detrimental. Michael and Kegan kick off by discussing the common practice of sacrificing healt…

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#69 - DJ Murakami - Take Back Your Training Algorithm 1:15:58

6M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

What this episode lacks in audio quality it makes up for with person quality. DJ Is a gem. He's one of my favorite follows on social media. Even though he doesn't post much, his stories are full of the off-the-wall stuff he's learning about. He's a deep thinker, self aware, and incredibly kind human. I enjoyed this a lot, you will too. - DJ's Insta…

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#68 - The Daily Sprint Blogs #11-16 - Mastery, Blue Lights, and My Favorite Relationship Conflict Model 18:10

6M ago18:10

18:10

Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version. Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we covered blogs #11-15. Here are the specific links to each if you want to read more or …

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#227 — Joe Notebaert 1:36:58

6M ago1:36:58

1:36:58

Joe Notebaert is originally from Phoenix Arizona, USA. He received his black belt from Cesar Lima and signed by Roger Gracie in 2017 after 9 1/2 years of training at the Roger Gracie Academy in London, UK. Joe is a 2X World Champion winning gold at purple and brown belt in the masters featherweight category in 2013 and 2017. He also won gold in the…

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#67 - Greg Pignataro - The Problem With Studies 1:26:28

6M ago1:26:28

1:26:28

Another chat with Greg Pignataro (@neverpastyourprime on the socials). Today we talk about studies. Some of the highlights: Studies can provide useful data points, but your lived experience is invaluable. People often appeal to studies as an excuse for intellectual laziness or to dismiss others. The most meaningful questions are sometimes unethical…

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#66 - The Daily Sprint Blogs #6-10 - Skin Health, Roadbumps, and Toiletries 13:48

6M ago13:48

13:48

Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version. Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we went back to the beginning to start with Blogs #6-10. Here are the specific links to e…

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Fitness is F*cked Ep. 5 1:17:39

6M ago1:17:39

1:17:39

Kegan and Lucas join Michael to discuss what is wrong with fitness culture and how to think about changing it. This conversation starts on the topic of training consistency and how folks maintain it, which requires them to define consistent training. This quickly presents the conundrum that negative feedback slows or stops consistency, that positiv…

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#65 - Richard Aceves - A Better Way To Lift Weights 1:17:07

7M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Richard is BACK! Though it's only been a few episodes since his last appearance, a lot has transpired. Richard came out to do a seminar that I participated in and I spent 5 days studying the man. I asked a million questions and learned a lot. SO, I figured we should do a second round to have a more pointed discussion. And that's what we did! Breath…

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#64 - Brendan Sotomayer - A Real Doctor Talks About Inflammation 1:48:43

7M ago1:48:43

1:48:43

Brendan is an ER doctor that's transitioning to focus specifically on inflammation. And unlike me who just plays one on the internet, he's the real deal. We talk about the immune system, inflammation, and whether he'd rather be stabbed or shot. Some key highlights: Chronic inflammation is an underlying issue behind many chronic illnesses that often…

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#226 — Roger Gracie 46:40

7M ago46:40

46:40

Roger Gracie is a 10x IBJJF world champion. More notably, he is widely regarded as the GOAT of competitive jiujitsu in the gi. His dominant style is subtle and simple but the way he has claimed so many victories is based on technical precision and an understanding of the details to a degree that baffles anyone who has pursued the sport. Michael was…

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#225 — Nate Pack 2.0 3:17:14

7M ago3:17:14

3:17:14

Back in 2018 Nate Pack, who at the time was the "Undisputed King of The Airdyne" joined us for a conversation (Ep. 53) and this is the Intro we wrote for that episode: "The guys speak with Nate Pack about capacity and tolerance, about the engine and its gas tank, and get down in the weeds about numbers, which is no surprise as Nate holds a PhD in b…

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#63 - The Daily Sprint Blogs 1-5 - MRI/CT Scans, Sun Exposure, Soil, and More! 28:14

8M ago28:14

28:14

Trying a new thing here - recording the audio for the blogs. Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version. Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we went back to the beginnin…

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#62 - Greg Pignataro - Can You Be Elite AND Healthy? 48:15

8M ago48:15

48:15

On this episode I converse with my friend and fellow coach Greg Pignataro. He's a deep thinker and I enjoy his perspective. We talk about if you can be healthy AND elite at a sport or physical ability. And I think we came to a good conclusion. If you like this, I think we'll do more and make this a weekly or biweekly thing. Regardless, I've got pla…

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Fitness is F*cked Ep. 4 1:20:37

8M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Michael and Kegan sit down with Nate Pack to discuss this year's annual Space Race, which occurs on New Years Eve. Previous editions include a 24-hour Assault Bike challenge in teams of three (580 miles was the final 'winning' score), 12-hour Dante's Triathlon (ski, row, bike 50-40-30-20-10 calories repeated in teams fo 3 or 4 depending on total we…

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Episode 108 - Pat Divilly 1:46:16

8M ago1:46:16

1:46:16

Pat Divilly is an author, podcaster and wellness coach specializing in mens work and breathwork. He is also a brown belt in BJJIn this episode, we chat about Pat's journey into the fitness and wellness space, his thoughts on masculinity, social media, breathwork, and much more.By Daniel Strauss

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#224 — Nahko 2:12:24

8M ago2:12:24

2:12:24

Nahko is a singer/songwriter — a musician — who truly journeys between genres and manages to reinvent his style with each successive expression. He sits down with Michael and returning guest, Adam St. Simons in the middle of their North American tour to discuss the creative process, his humble beginnings of farm work, and how great trials are often…

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Fitness is F*cked Ep. 3 — Zone “Whatever” Training 1:10:55

9M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

Michael and Kegan discuss the general frustration with people who believe they are training Zone 2 but aren't. Aerobic foundation-building sessions that are programmed by the ignorant perpetuate the lack of results and such failure is masked by cheerleading. They bemoan the “influencer” propagation that simply being on a bike or exercise equipment …

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#61 - Richard Aceves - Emotional Muscles 1:33:02

9M ago1:33:02

1:33:02

I had the lovely opportunity to talk to Richard Aceves to learn about his approach to addressing the emotional and physical pains that ail us. Not only does this guy bear a striking resemblance to Clark Kent, he's also a brilliant mind. - We talked about how the muscles and psychology work together, how your training in the gym mirrors your life ou…

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Fitness is F*cked Ep. 2 — Unaffiliated 1:07:17

9M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Michael and Kegan reflect on the origin of the “Fitness is F*cked” theme, confirming that it was, and still is a criticism of an industry, how it has evolved from a position reserved for ranting, and how they can shift it to improve the industry without becoming a shill or charlatan. They also discuss the common practice of gyms adopting new and po…

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#223 — Proper Nomenclature is No Solution 2:13:42

9M ago2:13:42

2:13:42

Mark and Michael sit down for a an old school rant that begins with Michael asking the very serious question, "Did government, Illuminati, secret society light up Burning Man with ebola so that they could off all of the people who might be able to make psychedelics legal?" Clearly, this is a very serious conversation, wherein we discuss camping, ca…

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#60 - August Horstmann - Healing The Land With Regenerative Farming 1:37:57

10M ago1:37:57

1:37:57

This is the audio recording of a lovely conversation I had with August Horstmann, owner and first generation rancher of Horstmann Cattle Company. I first was introduced to August through the meat he produces and wanted to learn more after hearing his story. So, I asked all my dumb questions. What I particularly liked was his concept of first having…

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Episode 107 - Simon Shears 1:38:33

10M ago1:38:33

1:38:33

Simon Shears is a fitness coach and author of "Working [it] out: What actually makes us exercise"In this episode, we discuss Simon's background in sports and exercise and take a deep dive into how our evolutionary psychology rules out behavior and how this pertains to exercise.By Daniel Strauss

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Fitness is F*cked Ep. 1 — The Book Doesn’t Change But The Reader Does 1:02:41

10M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

We wanted a way to address shorter topics, and sub=categories dealing with fitness specifically. So welcome into the rotation, The Fitness Is Fucked Podcast by NonProphet. In this first episode Michael and Kegan discuss some of the inherent traps of becoming a strength coach, how we let clients—who do not know—dictate training, especially with stre…

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#59 - Julien Pineau - It's More Than Just A Hard Workout 1:53:48

11M ago1:53:48

1:53:48

Julien is a world renown strength coach who's done it all. From competitive athlete to intellectual savant, he's a paradigm breaker for physical training to say the least. We talked over an Instagram Live on everything from the human-prediction system, nervous system function and regulation, lactate, sense of self, Q-1 training, changing the physio…

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#222 — Physicality and Creativity, Hoby Darling 2:26:41

11M ago2:26:41

2:26:41

This was originally recorded in 2019 and appeared as Episode 67, when this was sill The Dissect Podcast. Currently we are deep in print, digital, and construction projects that prevent us recording with the frequency we once insisted upon. However, as we went through the archives we discovered some real gems of conversations that merit revisiting. …

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#221 — George Briones and The Differentials 1:48:21

11M ago1:48:21

1:48:21

George Briones is a former Recon Marine (2007-2011) and Recon Instructor. He worked as the Director of Training and Programming at SOFLETE for eight years, holds a BASc in Sport Psychology and is currently studying to earn a MA in English language and literature. He coaches and educates a variety of athletes across a wide range of disciplines, from…

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Episode 106 - Daren Moris 1:30:04

11M ago1:30:04

1:30:04

Daren Morris is a BJJ black belt, an OG of the Northern grappling an MMA scene, founder of ASW, and co-founder of Grapplefest. A true hidden gem of the UK martial arts scene. In this episode, we discuss Darens journey through martial arts and many of his unique perspectives on MMA and grappling.By Daniel Strauss

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#220 — Wild But Teachable 2023 1:56:45

12M ago1:56:45

1:56:45

We first released this podcast in September 2019. I've been thinking about reposting it since we ran into West and Kami Taylor at the Tactical Games in St. George where Erin and Cinnamon and Michael were competing. West was far more fit in March 2022 than when we first met, happier, vibrant, and spoke excitedly about his obsession with Brazilian Ji…

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# 219 — Alaskan Magical History Tour 2:37:28

12M ago2:37:28

2:37:28

On April 26th, 2023 Blair and Mark sat down to discuss their recent visit to Alaska, the mountains there, their influence, and events and adventures tied to, inspired and caused by them. They discuss grave loss, life after it, the love that may arrive in its wake, and the rescues undertaken to prevent such loss. Blair shares her first night on a gl…

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# 218 — Sam Elias, Journeys and Paradox 1:25:39

1y ago1:25:39

1:25:39

Sam and I first visited on the podcast back in 2020, episode 134. We tried hard to find the truths we knew were present but couldn't quite get there. We didn't know each other well enough and they were turbulent times when we all felt some heavy emotional and cultural and moral stimulus but couldn't yet make sense of it. During the intervening year…

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Episode 105 - Pete Irving 2:24:14

1y ago2:24:14

2:24:14

Pete Irving is a former professional MMA fighter and kickboxer. A BJJ black belt and head coach of Newcastle Fight Centre.In this episode we discuss Pete's martial arts journey, training in Brazil when few were making the trip, the early days of MMA in the UK, the transition to coach and his thoughts on modern MMA and much more.…

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Episode 104 - Chris Crossan 2:35:04

1y ago2:35:04

2:35:04

Chris Crossan is a catch wrestler and BJJ black belt under Eric Paulson. In this episode, Chris tells his story, and quite a story it is. Starting life as a bit of a trouble maker Chris was able to turn his life around with martial arts and religion.This episode we discuss the early days of MMA and grappling in the UK and especially the North East,…

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# 217 — Trevor Thompson, Big Objectives, Little Time 1:54:32

1y ago1:54:32

1:54:32

Trevor Thompson joins Michael and Mark to discuss the extraordinary snow year in the west and the wild — once in a decade — skiing objectives that such a winter make possible. Specifically, the huge accumulation of snow made it possible to ski from the top of Mount Whitney (14,505'), which is the highest peak in the Lower 48, to the road, something…

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