As the WWE Performance Center's Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sean Hayes is helping shape the physiques of NXT recruits and some of pro wrestling's most recognizable superstars. The Harvard Grad, former linebacker, and former NFL Strength coach knows what it takes to get people jacked, strong and ready to perform in any arena. If you've ever wondered how pro wrestlers build such amazing bodies, and more importantly how you can build one of your own, listen as we discuss: His journey into st...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Mike DeSanti is not only one of the most impactful, successful Transformation Trainers in the world, but he also happens to be an incredible human being and someone I've had the privilege of being friends with since I was a kid. Mike's passion is helping other men discover how to find real meaning and purpose in their own lives. His new book, "New Man Emerging: An Awakening Man's Guide to Living a Life of Purpose, Passion, Freedom, and Fulfillment" shows men how to reignite the fire in the heart...
Dec 21, 2019•1 hr
Yemeni Mesa has spent his life pursuing two passions that are as different as night and day - his love for sugary, carby foods and all the pleasure it brings and an equal love for being lean, strong and healthy. These opposing forces put him on a mission to optimize his health without compromising on the great joy that food brings. In this episode of Renegade Radio the former bodybuilder, entrepreneur and founder of HEKA Good Foods shares some of his best strategies for enjoying food while still...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 318
Pauline Nordin has an incredible and inspiring transformation story. As a teen she struggled with body image and eating disorders. At one point she weighed an extremely low 85 pounds. Her life took a turn for the better when she started going to the gym. Motivated by the fitness models she saw on magazine covers, she took control of her life through fitness and proper nutrition. Within only three years of training, she not only transformed her physique, but she also became a fitness athlete and ...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 317
Often referred to as "The Larry King of Podcasting," Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned communications and social dynamics expert. With over six million downloads per month, and a top 50 iTunes ranking for over 12 years, his show "The Jordan Harbinger Show" is one of the most popular podcasts in the world. On his podcast, Jordan deconstructs the playbooks of the most successful people on earth. And, in this special episode of Renegade Radio, he is here to share many of his best tips...
Nov 23, 2019•1 hr 5 min
If you want to know how to get brutally strong while keeping your body feeling great, this episode with Matt Wenning is for you. Matt is a beast and one of the most knowledgeable trainers on the planet. He owns three world records in powerlifting, a bunch of state and national records, and an equipped total of 2,665 pounds. He works with US Army Infantry and Ranger Divisions on strength, conditioning and wellness and has over 10,000 hours experience training elite athletes from the NFL, Divison-...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 315
In this Q&A episode I cover exactly what you need to know in order to get jacked. Everything from frequency to volume to sets, reps, intensity and more. Of course, I think everyone should train like an athlete and in a way that leaves you "always ready." So I cover what you need to do to ensure that you stay explosive and athletic as you get older. Topics include: How many days per week should you lift? How many times per week should you train each muscle? What's the ideal number of sets? Hi...
Nov 11, 2019•41 min•Ep. 314
A lot of people say they don't want to be average but it's a rare breed of man that lives their life like it's their mission to destroy mediocrity. Bobby Maximus, my guest in this episode of Renegade Radio, is one of the few. He's a former police officer and Defensive Tactics Instructor. He has competed in the UFC, won submission of the night at Ultimate Fight Night 5, starred on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter Series, and was the Ring of Fire light-heavyweight champion. He has also served as Ge...
Nov 02, 2019•1 hr 21 min
If you have a dream of doing something amazing, something almost everyone around you will doubt you'll ever accomplish, and of breaking down barriers of all types that threaten to keep you from the life you want, you simply cannot miss this episode of Renegade Radio. In this episode I sat down with a man who is an amazing human being and someone that has quickly became a great friend of mine, WWE Superstar, Mustafa Ali. We discuss how the cop turned WWE superstar has overcame seemingly insurmoun...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 312
Known as the "Mobility Maker," Dana Santas is a breathing, mobility and mind-body coach in professional sports, health & wellness expert for CNN, best-selling author of the book "Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief" and international presenter on ways to breathe, move and feel better inside our bodies and minds for performance enhancement and healthier, happier living. Listen as we discuss: How she became the "Mobility Maker". [2:28] Who were the first players and teams she worked with?...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 311
In this awesome episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast I'm kicking it with my good friend, "The World's Most Disciplined Man," Craig Ballantyne. While just hanging out, we ended up in a discussion about the people we were in the past and what we would tell our youngers selves if we could hop in the Delorean, hit 88 MPH, and go back in time. Whether you're just starting out on your journey to success, or you've been grinding for years and want to know how to get to the next level, everyone can bene...
Oct 11, 2019•29 min•Ep. 310
JL Holdsworth is a world champion powerlifter, published author, and former University of Kentucky strength and conditioning coach. The guy can not only talk the talk, but he can walk the walk as well as anyone in the game. With over 30,000 hours of practical experience and competition best lifts of a 905 lb. squat, 775 lb. bench press and a 804 lb. deadlift, he's one of the strongest and most experienced S&C Coaches in the industry. In 2010 he founded The Spot Athletics and has built that s...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 309
There's an old saying, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." In simpler terms this means in order to accomplish anything great in your life you're going to have to be willing to take some risks. When I first met Brian Pannuzzo, he was a Wallstreet Executive and a 7-figure earner. He had money, nice cars, expensive clothes and a beautiful home. He was successful by most people's standards. And, he was unfulfilled. Realizing the job, title, high income and all the toys in the world couldn't bring hi...
Sep 27, 2019•31 min•Ep. 308
In this episode of Renegade Radio I'm rocking the mic solo and answering your questions. Everyone has at least some anxiety some of the time about something. And that can be crippling. It can compromise your health and really hold you back. So you have to do whatever you can to combat it. I address my # 1 tip on how to do so, in the most foolproof manner. I also tackle a bunch of other topics you guys had questions about, including: Training around shoulder pain Workout advice for senior citizen...
Sep 20, 2019•44 min•Ep. 307
For most people, most of the time, a simple full-body workout is going to be your best bet. That will give you the most bang for your buck and the results you're looking for. But what about if you're in 40's or 50's and have been lifting for years? What about if you're banged up with an accumulation of nagging injuries? What about if you're fairly strong and can move a lot of weight? What about if you still want to incorporate big barbell lifts? And do so in the safest manner possible? Then the ...
Sep 07, 2019•46 min
In 2016 Matt Dawson, the Creator and Founder of Dawson's Peak, was successful by most people's standards but he still felt an unshakeable sense of unhappiness and lack of fulfillment. He became increasingly disheartened because of his lack of a greater purpose. The best way he knew to bring about dramatic change was to intentionally put himself into uncomfortable situations and strive to push his own limits. With no previous climbing experience, he climbed some of the most extreme mountains in t...
Aug 30, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 305
If you want to succeed in life you've gotta learn how to be a leader and develop the grit to overcome adversity. The all-new #RenegadeRadioPodcast features a man that may know more about both than anyone else, Jason Redman. A retired U.S. Navy SEAL, he suffered devastating injuries when he and his team came under heavy machine-gun fire while fighting the war in Iraq. Shot twice in the arm and once in the face, he managed to survive through the heroic acts of his teammates and his own will to liv...
Aug 24, 2019•1 hr 35 min
This episode includes the deepest dive on hormone optimization and HRT that we've ever had on Renegade Radio. So, it will be of extreme interest to all men over 35, and especially those over 40. Find out everything you can and should be doing to get your testosterone and other hormones to optimal levels. And why NOT doing that could lead to all kinds of health problems. We also go into great detail on everything you should be doing to maximize your sleep so that you can always perform at the hig...
Aug 16, 2019•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 303
This episode of Renegade Radio features me just going solo on the mic, with no questions to answer. Just ranting on a variety of thoughts that have been going through my head recently. It's packed with simple, actionable takeaways. Stuff you should start doing and stuff you should stop doing immediately, if you want to level up your life on every front. My confidence and belief in myself is at a lifetime high right now. I share some of the things that have gotten me there and will help you do th...
Aug 09, 2019•50 min•Ep. 302
We've got another great Q&A episode of Renegade Radio today, featuring all the questions you guys sent in, including: How to add leg size while also being very active The benefits of lower rep training How to avoid getting sore Overhead pressing vs handstand pushups Training recommendations for senior citizens How to build muscle with calisthenics Is stretching useless? The most important thing to focus on during your workouts What you HAVE to do immediately before leaving the gym The best r...
Jul 31, 2019•40 min•Ep. 301
We're celebrating two milestones this week. It's episode 300 of Renegade Radio. And, on top of that, as of July, I'm officially celebrating 25 years in the fitness industry. To kick off the show I'm giving away hundreds of dollars' worth of supplements. So be sure to listen for your name. If you missed this giveaway, you'll have another chance next week. On this episode I'll get into serious detail on precisely how you should be training for the best results. I'll give you the specifics of what ...
Jul 09, 2019•51 min•Ep. 300
To say Tony Jeffries is "successful" is an understatement equal to saying the NY Yankees have "good" hitters. It just ain't enough. Tony is undefeated as a professional boxer, is a 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, holds 5 European medals and is a 7-time National Champion. For most people that's more than a lifetime worth of achievement, and enough to make them spend the rest of their days on easy street, but not Tony. After his decorated boxing career was over, his drive and passion for helping peo...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 299
Austin Keen is a World Champion skimboarder and wakesurfer, successful entrepreneur, and a social media star with close to 1 million fans world-wide. He has also been featured in commercials for an array of companies such as Jeep and Subaru and appeared on several popular TV shows including Comedy Central's hit, "Tosh.0". Not bad for a guy who in 2007 backed his bags and left Georgia for California with nothing but his 1975 BMW and a dream of becoming a pro. Listed in Surfer Today's Most Influen...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 298
I'm back from some recent travels with another solo Q&A episode. I start by sharing my thoughts on the end of Game of Thrones, Sorinex Summer Strong, old school kicks, wasting money and more. I also discuss my good friend, WWE Women's Champion, Becky Lynch. Then we get into your questions including: What is your favorite training program (sets/reps) for hypertrophy? Best way you calculate macros needed for clients How do you get started in the fitness industry? What's the best bodyweight pro...
Jun 07, 2019•46 min•Ep. 297
Akshay Nanavati is a U.S. Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, author and ultra runner. He has overcome many of life's most difficult challenges by discovering that adversity is one of our greatest gifts and a necessary access point to reach the next stage of our personal evolution. He developed FEARVANA to teach people to find bliss through engaging in fear and pursuing their "worthy struggles". He also wrote the amazing book, "FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Heal...
May 31, 2019•59 min•Ep. 296
Yo. We've got so much dopeness on this week's listener Q&A that you will literally lose your mind. Literally. Because no one knows the definition of that word anymore. So I'm just saying it the way everyone does. I can't even. But seriously. I'm dropping science, like Marley Marl, on all kinds of topics that will make your training and your life better. We're talking everything from joint health to Game of Thrones. If you just listen to the first five minutes you'll be able to build rapport ...
May 17, 2019•49 min
On this week's listener Q&A episode I give away a bunch of stuff, tell some stories, welcome a surprise guest to the studio, and answer a wide array of your questions. I also rant on a variety of subjects and tell stories ranging from Instagram handles to the stupid mistake I made in New York City not one, not two, but three friggin times. Questions include: Can you train 6x a week for 30-40 minutes and get great results? What are must do exercises for joint health? How do you program core w...
May 10, 2019•52 min•Ep. 294
If you've ever wanted to know what it takes to build an ultra-successful fitness business (or any business, for that matter) this episode is going to change the game for you. Matthew Januszek has been an entrepreneur for 25 years and he's still going strong. He has built multiple successful businesses in UK, Germany, Poland and the United States. He's the co-founder of Escape Fitness, which he has taken from a start up with minimal capital to a major international business chosen by premier fitn...
May 03, 2019•59 min•Ep. 293
In this episode I share my thoughts on a variety of topics. I rant. I curse. I get fired up. And I answer your questions. Download it now and listen to all the shenanigans, including The 3 words you always need to remember. How to choose your state at any time. The mindset of successful people. What is personal responsibility and why is it so crucial. The importance of always being in motion. How to get motivated AF. What fitness experts should you trust or listen to? How to ramp up for work set...
Apr 26, 2019•57 min•Ep. 292
The listener Q&A returns this week with some great info. I start out by giving a brief recap of WrestleMania week. Then I talk about my current diet, what my training has been like for the last two years and what it will look like going forward. In addition to that discussion and a few other tangents I answer your questions on topics including: Who is a full body workout best for? Who should be doing splits? What NOT to do if you want to make great progress. The benefits of stability trainin...
Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 291