The Shozda Show

Wes Preston is an action/adventure athlete and content creator known for his fun and engaging short form videos (600k TikTok | 650k YouTube). If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please consider contributing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda EPISODE LINKS:Wes's Instagram (10K): https://www.instagram.com/wes_presWes's TikTok (600k): https://www.tiktok.com/@wes_presWes's YouTube (650k): https://www.youtube.com/@WesPres PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthleticFull Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhbClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction1:30 - Starting Parkour and Free-Running3:32 - Style8:40 - Tramp Wall18:06 - Trusting Your Abilities23:43 - Alex and Swimming29:17 - Social Media Attention31:59 - Creating Content35:36 - Starting Video Creation39:54 - Viral Videos47:20 - Advise: Starting Social Media 49:28 - Good Content55:26 - Competitive Parkour1:01:12 - World Chase Tag1:07:50 - More Action Sports1:12:57 - Travel1:19:28 - Health Care1:23:24 - Battling Consistency1:28:51 - Goals1:39:09 - Embracing Communities1:50:19 - Podcast Goals1:53:38  - The End SOCIAL:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

Nick Pippert is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who practices what he preaches with a lifestyle modeled around staying healthy. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please consider contributing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda EPISODE LINKS:Nick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickolaspippertNick's Email: nickolaspippert@gmail.com PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthleticFull Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhbClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction1:29 - Why Physical Therapy?4:26 - Everyone Should Visit a DPT5:53 - Take Away From Physical Therapy6:46 - Pain Science9:30 - Diagnosing Ailments14:13 - Regional Differences in Patient Populations15:41 - High Stress Careers/Patients17:23 - Lifestyle Patterns Associated With Stress21:17 - Common Deficits People Have22:19 - Can Technology Replace PTs?23:12 - Preventative Training27:23 - Multi-Sport Athlete vs. Specialist29:33 - Nick's Training Approach34:30 - Marathon Training37:53 - Recovery Techniques38:31 - Cold Showers / Cold Exposure44:52 - Heat Exposure / Sauna48:01 - Muscle Memory and Motor Learning55:44 - Carnivore Diet Trial1:02:17 - Wholesome Paleo/Mediterranean Diet1:06:12 - Caffeine1:08:47 - Supplements1:12:18 - Mindfulness1:15:55 - Nick's Health Business1:18:58 - Advise for Young Athletes1:21:03 - The End SOCIAL:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

James Fike is a competitive swimmer who is racing faster at age 41 than during his college career at UT - Austin.  If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please consider contributing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda EPISODE LINKS:Fike Swim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fikeswim/Fike Swim Products: https://www.fikeswim.com/Fike Swim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FikeSwim/James on Swim Swam: https://swimswam.com/tag/james-fike/ PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthleticFull Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhbClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction1:47 - If College Swimmers "Swam Different"6:31 -Training Cycles9:43 - Training Intensity & Volume12:39 - Never Train Bad Technique15:53 - Swimming Fast Consistently18:21 - Swimming With Purpose21:13 - Problem With Traditional Training26:28 - Swim Different29:29 - Race Specific Training33:42 - James's Potential34:44 - Athleticism in Swimming37:52 - Olympic Trials & Long Course40:42 -Training to Finish Races Strong44:04 - Strength Programming53:32 - Feedback as Self-Trained1:02:03 - Listening to Your Body1:04:48 - Self Motivation & Competition1:15:07 - Total Commitment1:23:29 - What Can You Do Better?1:35:19 - Experimenting & Having Fun1:41:46 - Getting Recognized1:46:16 - Advise1:53:30 - Training for Long Course in Short Pool1:59:41 - The End SOCIAL:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

Courtney Bartolomei is a 500 hour registered Yoga instructor with over a decade of teaching experience. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please consider contributing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda EPISODE LINKS:Courtney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/court_bartolomei/Courtney's Website: https://www.courtneybartolomei.com/ PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthleticFull Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhbClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips OUTLINE:0:00 - Preview0:30 - Introduction2:02 - Marathon7:54 - Track and Gymnastics Background12:53 - Training Post Surgery24:34 - Adapting Yoga Practice28:41 - Finding Yoga36:38 - Who is Yoga For?38:45 - Intimidated to Start Yoga43:08 - What Makes a Good Instructor?47:21 - What Makes a Good Student?49:33 - One Thing Your Students Learn From You52:20 - Western Yoga Culture56:04 - Breathing59:57 - Yoga for Healing?1:04:25 - Sound Healing1:09:43 - Plant Based Organic Diet1:17:42 -Education: Food & Medicine1:25:42 - Advise for Yogis1:28:39 -Bringing Diversity to Yoga. SOCIAL:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

Brendan Rams is a Rugby Athlete and a High-Performance Coach from South Africa with 12 of experience playing professional level.  If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda EPISODE LINKS:Brendan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanrams/Brendan's Dallas Jackals Page: https://www.dallasjackals.com/our-team/brendan-rams/ PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthleticFull Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhbClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction1:45 - Energy3:19 - Spreading Energy4:10 - Protecting Spreading Energy6:03 - Rugby Start in South Africa7:17 - Apartheid9:22 - St. Albans College Brotherhood13:20 - St. Albans College Rugby15:14 - Getting Serious in Rugby17:19 - International Feeder System19:51 - Building Team Chemistry23:33 - International vs. US Rugby29:00 - Coming to USA36:22 - Dealing with Chaos: Knee Injuries39:12 - Preparing Athletes for Chaos41:50 - Dallas Jackals MLR43:53 - Business Ambitions49:08 - Life Outside Rugby51:14 - Studying Successful Human Beings54:11 - Love Life59:09 - No Participation Awards1:02:32 - Be Yourself1:03:26 - Summary/End SOCIAL:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

Ashley has played water polo for the Argentine National Team and, formerly, Princeton University where she won three Eastern Championship titles. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda EPISODE LINKS:Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_guapachaAshley's Princeton Page: https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-water-polo/roster/ashley-hatcher/5766 PODCAST INFO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthleticFull Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhbClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction1:31 - Upcoming Tournament2:39 - Water Polo Start4:23 - High School and Club7:50 - Committing to Polo10:08 - Princeton11:58 - Recruiting14:14 - Water Polo 10115:30 - Physicality19:02 - Co-Ed Playing/Training21:46 - Experience at Princeton27:55 - Managing Loss29:03 - Argentina at World Championships30:45 - International Competition33:10 - Growing National Team37:22 - 2022 FINA World Championships42:08 - Learning at High Level43:01 - Future Expectations46:35 - Balancing Pro Polo, Career, Family53:11 - How Has The Sport Changed?54:39 - Water Polo Culture58:28 - Advise for Young Athletes1:00:29 - Summary/End SOCIAL:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

Steve Colins is one the greatest College swimming & Diving Coaches of the past 100 years. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda In 37 years as Head Coach of the SMU Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Steve has led his mustangs to 17 conference championships, 15 NCAA top-10 finishes, and over 240 all-America honors. He has also coached 32 athletes to compete in nine difference Olympic Games. EPISODE LINKS:Steve's SMU Page: https://smumustangs.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving/roster/coaches/steve-collins/403#:~:text=Steve%20Collins%20enters%20his%2037th,NCAA%20Championships%20on%2034%20occasions. PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthleticFull Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhbClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction1:29 - Latest Meet against Texas A&M3:34 - #1 Lesson for His Athletes6:41 - Start to Coaching11:27 - Start at SMU16:11 - Competition Memories20:12 - Training Philosophy22:11 - Sprint vs. Distance Groups24:17 - Building Confidence27:08 - Training Balance32:23 - Recruiting Balance37:14 - International Athletes42:03 - Olympic Coaching50:13 - Avoid Burnout55:13 - Balance Coaching and Personal Life58:06 - Future of Career1:00:57 - Coaching Career Advise1:05:15 - End Summary SOCIAL:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

Ryan Berube is a 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA swimmer of the year, and Texas Hall of Fame swimmer. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda EPISODE LINKS:Ryan Texas Hall of Fame: https://www.tsdhof.org/ryan-berubeVideo of Ryan's Olympic Race: https://youtu.be/OMlyXYbYTro PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthleticFull Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhbClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction2:31 - 100 Free time today3:43 - Student of the sport15:01 - Managing loss19:18 - "Soft" tools22:20 - College Recruiting27:25 - Diverse teammates29:11 - College fun and sport32:59 - So. And Jr. year35:46 -Setting Olympic goals37:56 - Rough start 199642:06 - Olympic Trials45:21 - NCAAs53:16 - Training for Olympics1:02:04 - Olympic prelims1:18:29 - Gold medal relay1:35:12 - Celebration1:51:41 - Olympian platform1:57:43 - Ryan's son2:05:49 - Advise2:19:44 - The end SOCIAL:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

Martina Moravcova is one of 14 swimmers to have ever competed in five separate Olympic games. She has represented her home country of Slovakia in 1992, 96, 2000, 2004, and 2008. She is one of the most decorated female swimmers of all time having won two Olympic Silver Medals, three World Cup Series titles, and having held the former record of 105 gold medals in the FINA World Cup Series.In this conversation Martina and I talk about how she developed as an athlete over her career.  Through her stories, she shares what makes an elite athlete, what makes a successful person, and how she teaches those principles to her two children who are both athletes of ages 9 and 12 years old. I am privileged to call Martina a coach, a training partner, and a friend. I hope all of you who are listening, enjoy the conversation, and have something to take away from it. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda EPISODE LINKS:Martina's Website: http://www.martinamoravcova.com/english/en_home.htmlMartina's Wiki Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martina_Moravcov%C3%A1 PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthleticFull Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhbClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction1:29 - Growth over 5 Olympics3:55 - Motivation for 20 year career6:16 - Making a living as a pro9:33 - Intro to swimming14:18 - Training journals18:53 - Communist Czechoslovakia 20:55 - Moving to USA22:50 - Stages of progression26:00 - College swimming at SMU37:38 - What makes a good training partner42:45 - Parenting an athlete47:17 - Retiring from swimming52:38 - Advise for young athletes SOCIAL:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda