Side Quest Podcast
If Tim Ferriss and Nerdist had a love child that loved fitness and Star Wars, it would be this show. This is a fitness podcast that explores the stories of coaches, trainers, athletes and explores their struggles and triumphs. Life is like an RPG so I look to explore the tools they used to conquer their quests.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 202
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2017
Dell Farrell on Bikini Competitions, Getting White Girl Wasted, & Ice Cream
In this episode I interview Dell Farrell. She competed in her first bikini contest this year in Las Vegas and when not on stage is working as a trainer in Australia. She has a new program that she …
Adam Duggan on Struggling with an Eating Disorder, Bulking, & Male Body Image Issues
In this episode I chat with Adam Duggan of The Aesthetic Build. Adam is a trainer who coaches with Fitocracy as well as owns his own gym in Chattanooga, TN. He beat cancer as a child then fought ba…
Suzanne Digre on Colorado, 2014 Goals She Conquered, & Eating More Veggies
In this episode I interview Suzanne Digre of Workout Nirvana. Suzanne is an online fitness coach based out of Denver, Colorado and is starting her new Lean and Strong program on Fitocracy starting on…
Thom Lamb on Military Training and Fitness, Powerlifting, & Being in a Poison Cover Band
In the first episode of 2015 I interview Thom Lamb. Thom is a former Canadian Military Engineer who is now a full time strength and conditioning coach in Canada. He has set numerous national and w…
Sons of Strength on Arnold, Training Famous Actors, & Lots of Bourbon
I round out interviewing the 5 fitness coaches taking the world by storm this episode with Sons of Strength. Sons of Strength is the brainchild of Ryan and Eric Johnson, yes they are brothers and ye…
Mike Vacanti, The Man Who Gets Gary Vaynerchuck Jacked & Why the Thought of Death Fascinates Him
In this episode I interview Mike Vacanti of On the Regimen. Mike is the fourth of the 5 fitness coaches taking the world by storm in 2014 from Fitocracy that I have interviewed. He is also the coac…
Ben Tormey on Battling Depression, The Internets Affect on Us Mentally, & His Love of Southern Cuisine
In this episode I interview Ben Tormey. Ben was included on Fitocracy's list of 5 Fitness Coaches Taking the World by Storm. Ben is a trainer and coach in England and at one time was working to get…
Greg O'Gallagher on Getting the Body of a Greek God, Intermittent Fasting, & Embracing the Now
In this episode I interview Greg O'Gallagher of Kinobody. Greg was included in the 30 Under 30 the Young Professionals Changing the Face of Fitness list by Fitocracy earlier in 2014. Greg is also t…
Greg Nuckols on Embracing the Process and Not the Outcome, Good Beer, & Beards
In this episode I interview Greg Nuckols. Greg was voted as one of the 5 fitness coaches taking the world by storm by Fitocracy earlier in 2014. Greg has held world records in powerlifting and has…
Nick Sorrell on Training College Athletes, Losing 100 Pounds, & Why Kentucky Rules
In this episode I interview Nick Sorrell of Nick Sorrell Training. Nick is from the beautiful rolling hills of Kentucky and studied at Louisville University where he worked as a strength coach with …
Adam Fisher on Philosophy and Lifting, How I Met Your Mother, & Conquering Fear
In this episode I interview Adam Fisher of The Philosopher Warrior. Adam was named one of the top 5 Fitness Coaches Taking the World by Storm by Fitocracy earlier in 2014. Adam is more than a traine…
Joseph Brigley of Brigleague Fitness on Making Fitness Fun
In this episode I chat with Joseph Brigleague of Brigleague Fitness. Joe, is currently in grad school for exercise science but we chat about how he has found time to stay sane with all the work and …
Brian Compton of Fact & Fitness on Metabolic Effect, Fantasy Football, & Cheerwine
In this interview I talk with Brian Compton of Fact and Fitness. Brian is a young trainer who is an online Fitocracy Team Fitness coach as well through his own site. Brian is a graduate of the prog…
The Church of Paleo: An Audio Essay on Diet Restriction
In this episode I read another blog post as an audio essay. This episode goes over the time I followed the Paleo diet and how I turned into a zealot for it.
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Bryan Krahn on the "Alpha Male", Greatest Hockey Movie of All Time, & Advice to New Trainers
In this episode I interview Bryan Krahn. Bryan was the associate editor for T-Nation for four years and has also written for Bodybuilding.com, Daily Burn, Muscle and Fitness, Men's Health and many m…
Stephanie Lee on Being Fit & Geeky, Starting a YouTube Channel, & Video Game Manuals
Matt Dustin of The Athletic Physique on Reverse Dieting, Mass Effect 3, & Future Goals
In this episode I interview Matt Dustin of The Athletic Physique. Matt is earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, took an internship with the Under Armour Sports Performance Center and has…
Jessi Kneeland on Growing Up in Upstate NY, Body Image Issues, & Moving from Theater to Fitness
In this episode I interview Jessi Kneeland of Remodel Fitness.
Jessi was voted one of the top 30 individuals under 30 in the fitness industry by Fitocracy in 2014. In this episode we discuss:
- Jess…
The Purpose of My Training: An Audio Essay on Why I Train
In this episode I do a short audio essay of a blog post from the website on why I train and the purpose behind it.
Jason of Anyman Fitness on Weight Loss, Teaching Middle Schoolers, & How He Started a Business
In this episode I interview Jason from Anyman Fitness. Jason is a middle school math teacher but when he is not teaching basic algebra he is helping clients lose weight and gain muscle and strength.…