The Human Animal Podcast

The Human Animal Podcast


Latest Episodes

Original Strength w/ Tim Anderson
September 05, 2016

This week I am so thankful to have long-time friend and mentor Tim Anderson on the pod. Tim is the co-founder of Original Strength Systems and Original Strength Institute. Original Strength is built around the idea that “you were not made to be broken”...

We Are Integrated Animals
June 26, 2016

This week is our second vault episode.  Jake, TJ and I sat down to record this about six months ago and it was a blast!  Our topic of discussion led us through six fascinating concepts that have changed the way we understand ourselves and our lives as ...

Want Vs. Need
June 15, 2016

In this comeback episode of the Human Animal Podcast, we dig into the vault and bring out a pod we recorded about six months ago.  I was sitting on it trying to figure out how the make the audio sound clearer after we had a massive equipment malfunctio...

Warrior Poets w/ Josh Halbert
November 01, 2015

Today I am very happy to bring you a conversation with my friend and fellow coach Josh Halbert.  Josh (AKA “Get Chimpy”) brings a unique perspective to the table, blending philosophy with his own physical practice to create a holistic style of training...

Kettlebells w/ Nick Lynch & Lori Crock
July 14, 2015

Recently Jake, TJ and I had the chance to sit down and chat with Lori Crock and Nick Lynch, two all-star coaches and Russian Kettlebell Certification Team Instructors.  Lori is back for the second time on the podcast (her first visit being one of my fa...

The Neighborhood Neuroscientist – Dr. Kwame Brown
July 08, 2015

In this week’s episode of The Human Animal Podcast, I got the chance to chat with Dr. Kwame Brown, The Neighborhood Neuroscientist, Professor of Psychology, and play expert.  I am so thankful to Dr. Brown for sharing his insights into play, health,

Why We Don’t Exercise
April 08, 2015

At The Human Animal, we believe in the power of self-discovery through discussion.  Our goal with this podcast is to start a conversation, but not finish it.  The process of exploring what it means to be a human animal is uniquely your own,

Where are you headed?
April 02, 2015

We are back with a new episode of The Human Animal Podcast!  (Actually, we already have three new episodes recorded and a fourth in the works this weekend.) We believe in the power of self-discovery through discussion.

Program Design Basics
November 24, 2014

In today’s episode, we dive into training program design.  If you on your own without a coach, what movements are a part of the most effective training programs? As always, it depends.  However, wherever your functional “gaps” are (i.e.

Goal Setting in Four Steps
October 27, 2014

This week, Nate lays out a goal-setting strategy that actually works and isn’t a pain in the butt!  Even if you just implement 1 of the steps, you’ll be more efficient in achieving your goals. This has practical application in all aspects of fitness/li...