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Ben Thinking
Discussing topics such as fitness, exercise physiology, psychology, nutrition, entrepreneurship, business development, religion, arts and sciences of all types. Talking to people that I am curious to learn from, and take lessons from to better my life and the lives of those around me.
Episodes
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#43 - Charlotte Vedel - The Perfect Squat Form, Powerlifting, Strength Guys
Charolette is a coach with The Strength Guys who is researching the perfect squat form during her PhD in biomechanics. She is also working with Team France as…
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#42 - Mike Espitia - Goldstar Barber Studio, TDK, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy
Mike is the Owner and Co-Owner of Goldstar Barber Studio, a barber studio in found throughout Texas, and TDK, a shoe and apparel store. He is a wonderful human…
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#41 - Jeff Urrutia - Mentorship, Success, Goldstar Barbershop
Jeff is my barber, a friend, and mentor. A gentleman who works hard to provide for his community and family. I met Jeff several years ago now and the…
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#40 - Luke Knudsvig - Aviation, Private Pilot, Instructor
Luke comes on to talk about his experience and expertise as an aviation instructor and the process behind the education to become an instructor. It was a great…
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#39 - Elliot Chester - Las Vegas Barber, Decision Making
Elliot comes onto the podcast to talk about who the barber behind the blades is. He owns Elliot and Co and the Garrison in Downtown Vegas. I hope you enjoy…
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#38 -Heather Connor - World Champion Powerlifter, Coach, Educator
Heather came on to discuss who the lifter is behind the big three. Heather was a pleasure to speak with. She is an accomplished powerlifter and has plenty more…
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#37 - Eric Nicksick - UFC Coach, Xtreme Couture, Fight Prep
Eric is a coach at Xtreme Courture. From being a full time bartender to now coaching some of the worlds best fighters. He continues to coach athlete like…
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#36 - Avery Linhart - Twin Peaks Girl, Texas A&M, TikTok Growth
Avery comes onto the podcast to talk about her experience in the service industry. She has worked through her time at Texas A&M. She was at Hooters before…
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#35 - Max Kutch - MARSOC Sniper, Dartmouth University, Powerlifting
Max comes on to talk about his 12.5 years of experience in the Marines as a Sniper in MARSOC, his beginnings into weight training and his decision to become a…
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#34 - Jennifer Thompson - Powerlifting, Programming, Benching, Educating
Jennifer Thompson Comes on the podcast to talk about her experience in the sport of Powerlifting and being able to watch its growth of the years. From a small…
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#33 - Cameron Smith - Mormon, ADHD, Mental Health, Coming Out
Cameron talks about his story coming away from the Mormon church and how his family and friends treated him during his separation of the Mormon church and now…
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#32 - Tyler Foster - Texas Football and Baseball Coach, Energy, Mentality
Talk about one of the highest energy individuals I've spoken to. Tyler Foster is a High School coach in Texas with big dreams. With a formal Education at Texas…
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#31 - Caleb Hernandez - Elite Speed, Coaching, Education, Training
Howdy, Guys! Welcome back to another episode. This week, Caleb comes on to chat about his new gig in Colorado Training elite level athlete at Elite Speed. He…
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#30 - Jena Cuellar Harris - Shake Express - Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, Athlete
Jena joins us to discuss her progression into co-owing Shake Express, a newly franchised company that serves healthy shake and snack options for their…
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#29 - Jenna McGrath - Ayahuasca, Coping with Parent’s Death, Mental and Physical Health, Nutrition
Jenna comes on the podcast to share a beautiful experience coping with her beloved fathers death at a young age. She discusses with us her experience in Peru…
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#28 - Jason Tremblay - The Strength Guys - Powerlifting Programming
Jason is the president and Co-Founder of The Strength Guys. They have a 90% success rate for completed attempts for their athletes. Jason has trained Taylor…
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#27 - Dr. Nathan Allen - Leaving The Mormon Church, Openminded
Nathan is a Dentist, former Mormon, and an athlete. Learning how to navigate this new existence outside of the church, and in this weird rock floating through…
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#26 - Nick Komodina - Entrepreneurial Coach, Mental Health, Balance
Nick is an entrepreneur who saw success in the fitness industry and is now coaching others to become their best selves. Instagram: @nickkomodina…
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#25 - Mike Tuchscherer - RTS, Powerlifting, Federation Politics
Mike Tuchscherer is the owner of Reactive Training Systems (RTS), the first USA Powerlifter to win a gold medal at the World Games, and coaches 12 IPF World…
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#24 - Alex Cruz - BCS Local, Culture, Sport
Alex is a Bryan resident, athlete, dad, and friend. Enjoy our chat. There's more to come. Instagram: @bennevares
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#23 - James ”Vang” Khuaamvang - Hmong Powerlifter, Technique, Setting New Goals
James Vang is a hmong powerlifting competitor with multiple world competitions under his belt. He is an expert with the execution of his technique, and focuses…
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#22 - Grant Estill - Bodybuilding Culture, PED Use, Coach, Athlete
Grant is a Classic/Men's physique competitor and coach with a specialty in posing. We discuss the structure of competitions, the lifestyle and diet of…
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#21 - Steven Sutton - Technology, Business and Culture Development, The New Age
Steven is a computer scientist, an entrepreneur, and friend. He gives his insights about the future of where technology is headed, and what life will look like…
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#20 - Alyssa Parten - Lady Beef, Perimenopausal Research, S&C Powerlifter, Coach
Alyssa is a PhD student at the University of North Alabama where she is studying the nuances of resistance training on perimenopausal symptoms. She is the…
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#19 - Judy Sutherland - BCS Local, Paraplegic, Grit, Never Quit
Judy is a Bryan, Texas local who walks after being told she'd be paralyzed for the rest of her life. Her inspiring story continues to live on. Thank you, Judy…
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#18 - CJ Bridges
CJ is a Bryan, Texas Native, weightlifter, and growing human on the road to better himself to prepare himself to better others. Instagram - CJ Bridges -…
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#17 - David Shelton - Powerlifting, Entrepreneurship, The Journey
David Shelton is a business owner, entrepreneur, coach, athlete, and a big thinker. Join us on this journey talking about his growth into the sport, his…
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#16 - Mike Luepke - 420 Deadlift Challenge, Fresh out of College and COVID
Mike is part of the gym family located here in College Station. We both train at Brazos Valley Barbell, and we finally get to sit and understand who is walking…
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#15 - Ben Nevares
In this weeks podcast, I go ahead and talk for sometime about somethings. It was recorded plenty of time ago, but never posted since I never got the video to…
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#14 - Nowlan Savage
Nowlan Savage is a scientist, athlete, soon to be dad, and a wonderful soul that I have had the pleasure to get to know over the last year. I am honored and…
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#13 - Blaine Sumner - 500kg Squat, Powerlifter, Engineer, Chicken Shakes
Blaine Sumner is a multi world champion with more records than we can count. First man to ever squat 500 kilograms (1102.3 pounds). He also totaled 1296…
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#12 - Michael Witt - Musician, Being Honest to the Self, TikTok, Nashville
Michael is a musician, TikToker, and a great human with some awesome insights. His story goes from being motivated to join the Navy Seals to being in Nashville…
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#11 - Ian Bell - Powerlifting Hall of Fame, Deadlifting, Social Worker
Ian Bell is a multi time world champion with over 70 State, National, and World Records. He is also a Social Worker who talks about his work with mental health…
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#10 - Weightlifting Removed from Olympics 2028
Howdy, join me today as I talk briefly about my transition into powerlifting and why. Email me at bennevares@gmail.com to collaborate on a podcast or for…
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#8 - Motivated for Growth
Thanks for tuning in yet again. We are growing, and beyond appreciative of your time. Here I discuss failure, standards, and growth. I am thankful this podcast…
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#7 - Nora Monie - RGV Native, Olympic Journey, Vegan Athlete
Nora Monie joins us on this weeks episode. She is a discus thrower, Masters student, RGV Native, and much more. Nora shares with us her journey becoming a…
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#6 - JC Juice
Join JC and I on this episode. We talk about a time where he thought he was near failure, figured out a way to overcome in, and push him forward into becoming…
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#5 - Mauro Hernandez - RGV Native, Migrant Work, Educator
Mauro comes on today to talk about his upbringing with a migrant family, the education system and how its influenced his passion for education today. We also…
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#4 - Adam Spahr - Artist, Journey to becoming a Graphic Designer, Boundaries
Adam Spahr, a friend, Graphic Designer, and wonderful human being joins us to catch up and discuss his walk through life bringing him back to where it all…
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#3 - Kyle Beasley
Kyle joins us on the right side of the mic for the first time ever. Kyle is our Producer as well as the producer of other podcasts, and a decorated graphic…
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#2 - Dr. Jose Saldivar
Its Ben Real with Dr. Jose Saldivar. "Jay" has a podcast you can find on Podbean and more called "The Way to College Podcast". Enjoy!