#181 Ian Smith & Leo Cormier

This week we’re joined by one of the most respected bodybuilding minds in Kansas City, Will Moxley, alongside returning guest and IFBB Pro, Christian Miles.Will has built a reputation for mastering the fine details—bringing a highly educated, calculated approach to nutrition, prep, and elite-level physique development. And with Christian back on the mic, we get both the coach and competitor perspective in real time.In this episode, we break down Will’s full coaching philosophy, the biggest do’s and don’ts competitors need to understand, and what it really takes to guide athletes at the pro level.If you’re serious about bodybuilding—or want to understand what separates average from elite—this is one you don’t want to miss.

The voice heard around the world. What started as a stand for his community quickly turned him into a polarizing figure—seen as both a hero and a villain. But through the noise, he earned something more valuable: respect.That respect led to a partnership with Leo of Recovery CBD.This week, they join us to unpack their journey, the complexities of the peptide and CBD industries, and the message behind Ian’s new book Find Your Hill.

There is a lot of responsibility in training youth athletes and there is nobody that has proven success and results like @coachjessejewel After a very successful football career, Jesse took a leap of faith and opened @activestrengthco - a facility that is home to some of the best youth athletes in the Midwest. This episode is full of insight on a business level, sports training and development of our next generation. Tune in!

In this episode, we sit down with Lexi and Brett Johnson—power couple, competitors, and entrepreneurs making serious waves in the fitness space. Lexi is the owner of LJW, 1st Phorm Athlete and a rising force in the industry, while both her and her husband Brett compete at the pro level in HYROX, pushing the limits of performance and discipline.We dive into their journey through business, competition, and what it takes to operate at a high level both individually and as a couple. Lexi also announces her upcoming Bald 5K event on April 11th! Come bald, ready to run and ready to party! This episode is all about balance, mindset, and doing hard things… while still having fun.

Today we’ve got Morgan and Ryan, the duo behind the brand-new Iron Gates Gym in Belton, Missouri. It’s a 24-hour access gym built for serious lifters, with a heavy focus on bodybuilding and real training culture.But the gym is just part of the story. Morgan and Ryan have both owned and operated multiple businesses over the years, so we dive into their entrepreneurial journey, what led them to open Iron Gates, and what they’re trying to build in the fitness community.

Today we are joined by two absolute killers in the CrossFit world — Olivia Kerstetter and Chris Ibarra.Olivia is currently ranked 3rd in the world, and Chris is climbing the ranks as he placed 13th last year in the CrossFit Games.We dive into their journeys to the CrossFit Games, what competing at that level really demands, their experience with the World Fitness Project, and even what winter Olympic sport they would want to try.This one’s all about mindset, competition, and what it takes to perform on the world stage. Let’s get into it.

Anthony Madonia is the owner of Brave Enough CrossFit, host of Battle of the Brave CrossFit competition, former Marine and a highly successful Tactical Games athlete.In this episode Anthony gives us insight on why Brave Enough moved locations, why they are no longer hosting the Battle of the Brave event, his predictions for the upcoming CrossFit Games and his future plans in competing in the Tactical Games

Peptides. GLP-1s. Metabolic health.What’s real—and what’s misunderstood?In this episode, Dr. Kyle Gillett joins the show to unpack the science and clinical reality behind some of the most talked-about tools in modern medicine. We cover how GLP-1s actually work, where peptides fit in, common mistakes people make, and how lifestyle still underpins everything.This is an evidence-based conversation designed to cut through hype and give you clarity.