American Barbell Unleashed
American Barbell Unleashed is a raw and unapologetic podcast hosted by American Barbell founder Phil Patti. The show offers an unfiltered look into the mindset, mission, and grit that have fueled the brand’s 45+-year legacy in the fitness industry. Listeners can expect behind-the-scenes stories, hard-earned lessons, and candid conversations that reveal what it takes to build a powerhouse in strength training and gym innovation. Whether you’re a fitness professional, athlete, or enthusiast, this podcast delivers the real talk and inspiration that drive serious results.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2025
Strength Beyond the Platform with Kyron Holden
Strength Beyond the Platform takes a sharp turn in this episode—straight into the gear that makes the grind possible.
IFBB Pro Kyron Holden sits down with American Barbell founder Phil Patti for an u…
Precision vs Power: Ashley Kaltwasser, Sergio Oliva Jr & Phil Patti on Training Like a Pro
Bikini legend Ashley Kaltwasser and bodybuilding powerhouse Sergio Oliva Jr. sit down with Phil Patti for a raw conversation about what training like a pro really looks like.
From weekly routines and…
Fix Pain. Build Strength. Dr Zac Cupples on Rehab that Works
Fix Pain. Build Strength.
Dr. Zac Cupples takes you inside the mindset of smart training—where rehab meets performance and gimmicks get exposed. From NBA sidelines to the American Barbell showroom, …
Fight Ready. Fearless. Unleashed. Charlie "The Cannibal" Campbell
UFC lightweight Charlie “The Cannibal” Campbell shows up and bites down. We cover his rise, the origin of “The Cannibal,” and the mindset behind pressure, power, and finish-first fighting. After a wa…
Raw Steel. Real Strength. Made in Vegas.
We’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to build the best damn gym equipment in the world—right here in the USA.
In this episode, Phil sits down with Tony, the force behind our new Las…
Smarter Fitness Starts Here! Pete McCall on Equipment & Longevity
Training hard is basic. Training smart is elite.
In this episode of American Barbell Unleashed, fitness industry renegade Pete McCall (author of Smarter Recovery and Ageless Intensity) breaks down wh…
Train Smart. Recover Smarter. Pete McCall on Results That Last
Training hard is easy. Training smart—and building results that actually last—is the real flex.
In this episode of American Barbell Unleashed, we go deep with fitness industry heavyweight Pete McCall…
Raw Gear Talk with Sergio Oliva, Jr
He’s back—and this time, it’s all about the gear.
Sergio Oliva Jr. joins Phil for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the equipment that stands up to real training. From gym fails to performance gold, thi…
Training Like a Champion with Brittany Diamond
She’s not just strong—she’s unstoppable. Brittany Diamond is back and prepping for the Olympia, and in this episode, she breaks down what it really takes to train like a champion. From brutal Strongw…
Real Gyms. Real Lifters. Real Gear.
No filters, no fluff—just raw talk with real gym owners and lifters who know that if your equipment sucks, your gym sucks. Mike Khan of Cult Fitness and pro bodybuilder Sergio Oliva Jr. join Phil to …
Built for This
What does it take to build world-class strength — in the gym and in business?
In this episode of American Barbell Unleashed, Founder Phil Patti sits down with IFBB Pro and strength icon Sergio Oliva …
The Barbell That Started It All Part 2
In Part 2, we go even deeper into the grind that built one of the most trusted names in strength equipment. From massive risks to nonstop hustle, this is how American Barbell became a global fitness …
The Barbell That Started It All: Part 1
This isn’t your average origin story. In Episode 1, we rip the lid off the early days of American Barbell—how one barbell, some big risk, and zero compromise ignited a movement. If you train hard or …