Ronda Rousey Ruined Reputation, LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed! I’m your host Alexei Auld, author of 7 Secret Sources of Inspiration: A Snappy Guide for Creative Procrastinators, and joinin…

Austin Current is a highly respect strength coach and author. His book Science of Strength Training has been an all-time best-selling book globally in the health and fitness sectors. In this week's podcast, I chat with Austin about his new business ventures and how he's navigated arguably one of the toughest points in his life. CONNECT WITH MARK In…

ITSF EPISODE #329 Jokic Bros Punch Lakers Fan and Ryan Garcia Fakes Crazy to Win 12 Million, LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed! I’m your host Alexei Auld, author of 7 Secret Sources of Inspira…

ITSF EPISODE #328Drake Caught Thirsting Crowder's Wife at Concert, LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed!I’m your host Alexei Auld, author of 7 Secret Sources of Inspiration: A Snappy Guide for Cr…

Jon Jones Almost Ruined TKO’s Wrestlemania High and Cobra Starship, Howard Stern, Kimmel and Vanderpump Low Rent Celebrity PR, LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed! I’m your host Alexei Auld, aut…

Chris Weidman’s Path to Glory and Mo’ Diddy, Mo’ Problems LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed! I’m your host Alexei Auld, author of 7 Secret Sources of Inspiration: A Snappy Guide for Creative P…

Sean “Diddy / Puffy” Combs Conspiracies, UFC Settlement, and Candace Owens Career Options LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed! I’m your host Alexei Auld, author of 7 Secret Sources of Inspiratio…

Elon Musk Post Interview Options for Don Lemon, LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed! I’m your host Alexei Auld, author of 7 Secret Sources of Inspiration: A Snappy Guide for Creative Procrastina…

Brock Lesnar UFC and WWE Return and Francis Ngannou TKO, LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed! I’m your host Alexei Auld, author of 7 Secret Sources of Inspiration: A Snappy Guide for Creative Pr…

The Diddy Dilemma: How Ex-Bad Boy Stars Can Protect Their Careers and Legacies, LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed! I’m your host Alexei Auld, author of 7 Secret Sources of Inspiration: A Snapp…

Mark Bottenhorn is an ultra-endurance athlete, hybrid athlete, HYROX competitor, powerlifter, professional soccer player, coach, corporate professional, dad... the list goes on. In this week's podcast, I chat with Mark about hybrid training and navigating mental lows while trying to progress workouts. CONNECT WITH MARK Instagram: https://instagram.…

Joey Miuccio has become a close friend of mine over the last few years. What started as a connection through a mutual company we worked with has blossomed into an incredible bromance. Whenever you talk to Joey, you know your mood is going to be lifted. That's why I wanted to have him on the TF2 podcast. The way he approaches his life and goals set …

Isabella von Weissenberg, a World-Class Powerlifter, Founder & Coach of Tempest Barbell, and just overall bad@$$ human being, joins Jake & Nikki this week on the TF2 Podcast! From casually starting lifting in her early 20s with no sports experience to breaking multiple world records early in her career, Isabella has had a unique competitive powerli…

Mark Bottenhorn is a hyphenate -- ultra endurance athlete, hybrid athlete, record holder, powerlifter, collegiate soccer player, coach, corporate professional, dad... the list goes on. It's easy to look at his life and think he has it all. And, you wouldn't be wrong. But Mark has been through a lot to get to where he is. He's had to work really har…

In this episode, we discuss new cross-training shoes, why Kim K wants traps "out" for the summer, fitness pendulum swings, and the ever-changing landscape of how social media continues to warp our perception of beauty. REVIEWS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Nike Metcon 8 Article: https://thatfitfriend.com/nike-metcon-8-review/ Video: https://www.youtube.…

In this episode, we talk Jake's birthday & his & Nikki's big NYC trip, how to choose shoes for travel & favorite travel-friendly picks, and managing stress around training and nutrition while traveling. Bonus content: how to smuggle dogs on a plane! REVIEWS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Nike Metcon 8 Article: https://thatfitfriend.com/nike-metcon-8-revi…

Arune Singh, Director of Brand at Skybound Entertainment & a member of the TF2 Community, comes on this week's podcast to talk writing for Jake's competitor, reviewing shoes for beginners, & how he got into the comic industry because of... soap operas? CONNECT WITH ARUN Twitter: @arune Instagram: @arunesingh SHOES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Under Arm…

Aaaand we're back! After a short hiatus, the TF2 Podcast is back and better than ever! In this episode, we talk the shoes we've been loving & testing, Lululemon's dive into shoes & NFT footwear (this is not a crypto podcast, we promise!), Jake's first training shoes and how his passion for them developed over time, & 5 things to look for in a shoe.…

When it comes to productivity and leadership, Tony Nash is your guy. Tony wears a lot of different hats. He's hosts the Got Your Six podcast, runs a mentorship program, and helps others hone in on their leadership skills. In this episode, we talk about a variety of topics that span from overcoming mental miles to dealing with trauma. CONNECT WITH A…

Jake Jaworski is the Founder and Owner of Garage Gym Experiment. Garage Gym Experiment is a resource that is designed to help you simplify the process of building out your home gym. Whether you're just getting started on your home gym journey or you're trying to figure out which new piece of equipment you should invest in, Garage Gym Experiment is …

Dr. Andy Chen is a Physical Therapist and a Co-Owner of Moment Physical Therapy and Performance, based in NYC. Dr. Chen works with a variety of clients in-person and remotely including elite athletes, the general population, and those rehabbing and coming back from injuries. In this episode, Dr. Andy and I talk about a variety of topics including t…

Nikki Koplitz is a personal trainer, engineer, and strength enthusiast. Nikki has been coaching for the last three years and has been training and building her knowledge in the gym for well over a decade. In this episode, Nikki and I cover a variety of topics including her top beginner lifting mistakes, navigating a corporate job while training, an…

Don Tran is the Co-Founder of Deepend Fitness and the Underwater Torpedo League. In addition, Don is also a trainer, a co-author of F.R.E.E. Your Mind Guidebook, and a former marine. When it comes to putting yourself into uncomfortable elements like being underwater to improve both your mental and physical performance — Don is your guy. He's a grea…

Kyle Dobbs has been in the fitness industry for well over a decade and is the Founder of Compound Performance. Every quarter, he runs a mentorship program for other trainers and coaches that provides a wealth of knowledge with his business partner Matt Domney. Kyle is also a co-host on the Compound Performance Radio podcast, he has a YouTube channe…

Waleed Hourani is a powerlifter, strength coach, and is one of the Co-Owners of Project Strength. Waleed is a fantastic coach and works with a variety of athletes with a majority of them being powerlifters. In this episode, we talk about coaching through the pandemic, the state of fitness on social media, and how Waleed has balanced coaching while …

JamaRR Royster is an elite powerlifter, a strength coach, a small business owner, a foodie, and much more. Three years ago, I met JamaRR at the 2019 Arnold Classic and we've been great friends ever since. What stuck out most to me about JamaRR was his energy and how he carried himself through both his life and his business. He truly embodies an ene…

In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on some of the biggest mistakes that I made as a beginner lifter. When we first start working out, the possibilities seem endless. We're doing all of the things to make all the gains. We think have it all figured out, but rarely we do... After 14 years of training and 9 years of coaching, here are my five…

Hi! Welcome to the very FIRST episode of the TF2 podcast. This one is a shortie and is designed to do two things 1) get a podcast episode rep (this is my first time self-publishing a podcast!), and 2) explain what TF2 is and what to expect with this podcast. Topics covered in this episode: What Is That Fit Friend (TF2)? Who Is Jake? Why Is Jake? Wh…