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The Power Monkey Podcast

Power Monkey Fitnesswww.powermonkeyfitness.com
We chat with the best in the world of fitness about what they do.
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Episodes

PMPC021: Dan Pope DPT

Dan Pope DPT is considered one of the premiere physical therapists in the athletic community. In this discussion with Dave and Chad, Dan reveals how he became a leader in his field.

Jun 03, 20201 hr 9 min

PMPC020: Jason Leydon - Owner of CrossFit Milford and Conquer Athletics

Dave and Chad sit down with one of the top coaches and affiliate owners in the CrossFit space. Jay has been an affiliate owner for over 11 years and has coached some of the top placing athletes in the game. Jay has some refreshing views on what it takes to operate at the top of his field.

May 27, 20201 hr 13 min

PMPC018: Sara Sigmundsdottir

Sara is one of the most likable and recognizable faces in the sport of CrossFit. Dave and Chad spend some time talking with Sara about what it took to become the athlete she is today and how she hopes to use what she has built to give back.

May 13, 20201 hr 5 min

PMPC017: Duke VanVleet

Duke is a collegiate national team champion in gymnastics with Penn State as well as an 8 year former member of Cirque Du Soliel. Duke now owns CrossFit Rising Wave and is the gymnastics coach to a handful of some of the top CrossFit Games competitors as well as a veteran coach at Power Monkey Camp.

May 06, 20201 hr 50 min

PMPC016: Dr. Jaime Schehr ND RD

Jaime is a doctor of integrative medicine and a registered dietician who works with everyday people, including athletes and Hollywood celebrities who are interested in getting the utmost out of their health and wellness. Jaime take the preventative medicine approach when it comes to her clients and believes that sometimes the best course of treatment doesn't always include medication.

Apr 29, 20201 hr 10 min

PMPC015: Performance Enhancing Drugs

Durante, Vaughn, and Hinshaw share what the culture surrounding PEDs was like within each of their respective sports while they were at the pinnacle of their careers.

Apr 22, 20201 hr 22 min

PMPC014: Brett McClure and Sam Mikulak

Brett McClure is an Olympic silver medalist in gymnastics from the 2004 Games and now the Higher Performance Director for the USA Gymnastics Program. Sam Mikulak is a 5x US National Champion and 2X Olympian. Together with Dave and Chad, these four discuss the recent postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 15, 20201 hr 3 min

PMPC013: 3 Time Olympian Cheryl Haworth

Dave and Chad have 3 time Weightlifting Olympian and bronze medalist Cheryl Haworth on the show to talk about the recent announcement that the 2020 Olympic Games will be postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 08, 20201 hr 14 min

PMPC012: Dave Tilley DPT

Dave and Chad talk with Dave Tilley, a former collegiate gymnast who has been working as a physical therapist and coach to elite level athletes in various disciplines from gymnastics to CrossFit Games athletes on how to maximize performance potential and minimize risk of injury through science.

Apr 01, 20201 hr 13 min

PMPC011: COVID-19 with Mike Molloy

Dave and Chad take a moment to speak with Immunologist Dr. Mike Molloy concerning the reality of whats currently going on with the corona virus.

Mar 27, 20201 hr 10 min

PMPC010: The Bar Muscle Up

Chad picks US Gymnastics Olympian Dave Durante brain on the nuances of the Bar Muscle Up. They discuss the differences between Bar and Ring Muscle Ups, why one can feel more difficult than the other, and how to get better at them as well as how to coach them better.

Mar 25, 20201 hr 1 min

PMPC009: Lauren Fisher - CrossFit Games Athlete

Dave and Chad welcome Lauren Fisher onto the podcast. Lauren is a long time CrossFit Games athlete, appearing on the competition floor 7 times, as well as being the USA Junior National Champion in weightlifting. Lauren has more than 1 million followers on Instagram and has recently launched a fitness company specifically geared towards the everyday woman, called "Grown Strong".

Mar 18, 202058 min

PMPC008: Mike Cerbus - Power Monkey Coach

Mike Cerbus is a highly successful national level weightlifter, coach, and all around good human. Mike travels all over the world with Dave conducting the weightlifting portion of the Power Monkey Clinics.

Mar 11, 20201 hr 6 min

PMPC006: Mike Molloy - Owner of M2 Performace Nutrition

Dave and Chad sit down with Mike Molloy, owner of M2 Performance Nutrition. Mike is the nutritionist to multiple professional athletes and has mentored a stable of nutritional coaches to work with athletes and general population alike.

Feb 26, 20201 hr 10 min

PMPC005: Cassidy Lance-McWherter - CrossFit Games Athlete

Dave and Chad sit down with CrossFit Games Athlete, gym owner, and soon to be new mom Cassidy Lance-McWherter. They chat about the transition into retirement, what it talks to run multiple successful gyms, and the long journey Cassidy and her partner took to getting pregnant.

Feb 19, 20201 hr 3 min

PMPC004: Chris Hinshaw - Aerobic Capacity Founder

Dave and Chad sit down with Kona IRONMAN 2nd place finisher and "Coach to the Elites", Chris Hinshaw about how to be a great coach, what the current landscape of fitness is missing, and their new joint project: Capacity WOD.

Feb 12, 20201 hr 51 min

PMPC003: Jake Dalton - US Gymnastics Olympian

Dave and Chad interview Jake Dalton, one of the greatest US Gymnasts of all time and 2 time US Olympian on what defined his athletic career, and how he has has transitions into coaching, competitive weightlifting, and CrossFit.

Feb 05, 20201 hr 5 min

PMPC002: Annie Sakamoto - The Original CrossFit Nasty Girl

Dave and Chad interview Annie Sakamoto, one of the original "Nasty Girls" of CrossFit. She is the owner of CrossFit Santa Cruz Central, a multiple time CrossFit Games athlete, and she is who the benchmark workout "Annie" is named after.

Jan 29, 20201 hr 2 min

PMPC001: Introduction to the Podcast with Olympians Dave Durante and Chad Vaughn

0:00 - Intro 1:45 - What is Power Monkey? 6:55 - Origin of the name? 10:20 - How and Why did Power Monkey got started 15:50 - Why Technique Matters 20:02 - Origin of the logo 22:10 - Technique conversation resumes 31:53 - Who is Power Monkey 37:12 - How can an elite athlete be a good coach? 46:00 - What does it mean to be Power Monkey Camp alumni or staff? 48:20 - Who is Power Monkey Camp for? 49:44 - Why is the Power Monkey Podcast being created? 53:20 - Random Question Game 55:22 - Which is be...

Jan 15, 20201 hr 2 min
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