Becoming Ronin
Episodes
#59 Smitty Tries Jiu-Jitsu, Shred Bodyfat with This Protocol, When To Wear a Belt, Leg Training Frequency, Neck Training
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: Today we record from the studio, directly after Smitty's first real Jiu Jitsu class. We talk about Smitty's experience and what he took aw...
#58 Accepting Your Role, Using KT Tape, Chains vs. Bands, Medial Knee Pain
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: We kick off this episode with a recap of our most recent CPPS one day workshop. Coaches from all over the world came in to hone their know...
#57 Mr. Beast, Leaving a Negative Job, Internet Trolls & Nutrition Tips with Chris McGowan
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: Today we're joined by a previous Becoming Ronin guest, Chris McGowan. Chris is an IFBB Pro and and Transformation Coach. Chris helps people ...
#56 Dr. Lisa Lewis, Raise Your Aim and Improve Your Mental Health
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: "Mental health IS health." Lewis. In today's episode, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Lisa Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a licensed psychologist ...
#55 Hospitalized by Push Ups, Lucky Charms vs. Steak, Should You Be Taking Creatine
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: In today's episode we kick off with OB reviewing the newest adjustable dumbbells on the market (NUOBELLS). Smitty talks about how love for t...
#54 Pain Free Training, Prehabbing For Runners, Creating Your First Digital Product
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: In today's episode we begin by catching up on some listener submitted questions. We cover things like where animal movement fits into ...
#53 What Science Says About Fat Loss, Benefits of Shivering, Best Exercise Intensity for Fat Loss
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: In spirit of the New Year, Smitty and OB dive right into Fat Loss. One of the most talked about topics in regards to health and fitness. How...
#52 The Ronin New Year Challenge, Better Yourself For Others
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: As we close out 2022 Smitty and OB are nothing but grateful for the amazing year of podcast growth and community. To give back, they have de...
#51 The Real Cause of Injuries, Unpopular Truth Behind Procrastination, World's Best Push-Up
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: In today's episode, Smitty and OB discuss a recent diagram OB posted on Instagram (seen here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmO-a5LOxOP/?igshi...
#50 Building Your Business, Challenging Overthinking, Addressing Chronically Tight Traps, High Intensity Exercise
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50 #50 - Building Your Business, Overthinking, How to Address Chronically Tight Traps, High Intensity Exercise Overview: In today's e...
#49 The Hedonic Treadmill, Surviving The Winter
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: Do you ever feel like every time you start to make progress in life and start to "figure things out" life hits the reset button and sweeps y...
#48 Elite Performance Coach - Overcome Obstacles - Vinny Scollo
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: We are honored to be joined by Vinny Scollo of Scollo Strength. For anyone who knows him, there is much more to than Vinny just a highly ski...
#47 Mindset on Gratitude
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: With the Holiday Season upon us, Smitty an OB wanted to revisit the Ronin Game and talk about giving to others. Throughout the year it's eas...
#46 Online Trainers vs In Person, Fitness Wearables, Micro Dosing Workouts, Liver King
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: It's time OB and Smitty duke it out, air their grievances, and settle their differences. This episode is one giant debate. Hot topics in ...
#45 Build Your Dream Home Gym (Three Categories)
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: Something the listeners of Ronin may or may not know by now, is Smitty is a huge equipment snob (in the best way possible). Smitty's love fo...
#44 The Fitness Industry's Best Kept Secret - SWIS Symposium
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: OB and Smitty and back from Columbus, Ohio where they attended the SWIS Symposium and taught the most recent CPPS. The SWIS symposium is one...
#43 Women's Health - Confidence, Goal Setting, Body Image, Hormone Tracking with Mandy Grierson
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: In today's episode, we bring you to our very first female guest; Mandy Grierson. Mandy is a women's health expert as well as pre and post na...
#42 Energy Systems, Guilty Pleasures, Ronin Retreat, Best Training Resources
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: In today's third installment of "Quick Fix," we are joined by Mandy Grierson, a women's health expert with a unique training experience. Wit...
#41 - Effective Youth Training, Overcoming Obstacles - Ben Anderson
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: We're are honored to bring one of the most genuine coaches in the Industry into the Ronin Community. Ben Anderson is the owner of Breakthrou...
#40 - Man Boobs, Leadership Skills, Building the Bench Press, Machines Vs. Free-Weights
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: In our second installment of "Quick Fix" Smitty and OB take to the listener submitted questions. OB and Smitty start by talking about what...
#39 - Josh Lange - Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Business Owner, Philosopher
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: In today's episode, we are honored to have Josh Lange on the show. Josh is a business owner, former MMA fighter, jiu jitsu black belt, and...
#38 - Quick Fix! Precautions on Morning Training, Exercises to Avoid, Fat Loss Tips
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overview: Episode 38 marks the very first segment of "Quick Fix." Due to the influx of listener questions on Instagram, Smitty and OB will be adding a...
#37 - Everything You Need to Know - Warming Up (Avoid Injury, More Effective Workouts)
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OVERVIEW In our third segment of "Everything You Need to Know" Smitty and OB dive into an often overlooked aspect of training; the warm up. Even those...
#36 - Q&A: Neck Rehab, Squat Tips, Best Exercise for Grapplers
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OVERVIEW Today's episode is another round of OB and Smitty thinking through listener submitted questions. They start by talking about breathing, braci...
#35 - Everything You Need to Know - Productivity
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OVERVIEW In the second series of Everything You Need to Know, Smitty and OB have decided to take a deep dive into a highly requested subject: producti...
#34 - Nutrition Success with Pro Bodybuilder Chris McGowan
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OVERVIEW Smitty and OB are honored to bring Chris McGowans exercise to Becoming Ronin listeners. Chris is an IFBB pro bodybuilder, transformation spec...
#33 - New Segment! Everything You Need to Know - Contrast Training
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First things first! If you're a coach, trainer, physical therapist, a parent, or just someone who loves fitness, this is your chance to join us in Oct...
#32 - Officer Down - Josh Comitale
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by our good friend, Josh Comitale. Josh is a 14-year veteran of the Troy, NY Police Department. Smitty and OB inquire about Josh's ...
#31 - Morning Routine Rules, Smitty & OB Debate Longevity
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Smitty and OB are honored to be joined by Infinity Coach, Cory Comitale. Cory is brining the Ronin community his guidelines for how he creates ...
#30 - Team Forever Strong, Fitness Q&A
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show is all about you, the listener! First, Smitty announces the launch of the new app "Team Forever Strong" - a new training app that will de...
#29 - Wayne Dyer's, My Greatest Teacher, Fitness Q/A
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode kicks off with a Smitty and OB answering listener submitted Q&A's. Smitty and OB exchange questions from Instagram and give their ...
#28 - Mike Dolce, Get Shredded and Improve Your Financial Health
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smitty and OB are extremely excited and honored to bring Becoming Ronin listeners, strength coach, entrepreneur, and nutrition pioneer, Mike Dolce. Mi...
#27 - Tony Gentilcore, World Renowned Sports Performance Coach
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we are honored to talk shop with Tony Gentilcore. Tony starts out discussing his beginnings as a Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Perf...
#26 - The Truth vs. Feelings, Being Offended, Ten Fitness Hot Takes
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Smitty and OB get real by diving into some touchy subjects. They start out with a listener question about avoiding an uncomfortable...
#25 - The Story of Eli, Man Maker vs. Widow Maker, Training for ROM
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Smitty and OB give a couple of important updates, then dive straight into three listener questions. The first question sparks so...
#24 - Luka Hocevar, From Organized Crime to Entrepreneur
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's epsiode, the Ronin community is extremely fortunate to spend an hour discussing business, growth, and mindset with one of the fitness indus...
#23 - The Life You Create, Gratitude, and David Goggins
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Smitty and OB are excited to announce their first sponsor, The Cold Plunge. They are offering listeners of Becoming Ronin $150 off ...
#22 - Alan Watts, Give It Away, Set Yourself Free
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's must-listen episode Smitty and OB quickly recap the Ronin Handbook and give updates on their own journey and progression through each princ...
#21 - The Strength Club with NYC Trainer, Kenny Santucci
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're honored to be joined by the infamous NYC Trainer, Kenny Santucci. The guys start off the episode in typical Ronin fashion wi...
#20 - Social Media, Setting Your Soul on Fire, Enneagrams
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Smitty and OB kick off the podcast by chatting about this past weekend's CPPS certification and the life lessons that can be learn...
#19 - The Legendary Steve Maxwell, Life as a Nomad, Blue Zones, Training Longevity
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we are truly honored to be joined by Strength and Conditioning Legend and the ORIGINAL biohacker, Steve Maxwell. Steve Maxwell is ...
#18 - Weightroom Culture, Programming Mindset with D1 Strength Coach, Joe Gilfedder
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we are honored and excited to be joined by Director of Strength and Conditioning at Fordham University, Joe Gilfedder. Joe Gilfe...
#17 - Physical Therapy, What You Need to Know with Tim Reynolds
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're honored to interview Physical Therapist and Author, Tim Reynolds. Tim is an Anatomy and Physiology Professor at Ithaca Colle...
#16 - Fix Your Knees (Immediately), Newlywed Game
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BECOMING RONIN GIVEAWAY - To enter, share this episode on social media and tag @oberther, @smittydiesel, and @becomingronin to be entered to win one o...
#15 - Overcoming Laziness, Dealing with Difficult People, Summer Challenge Series
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Smitty and OB start with a couple exciting announcements. The first of which is a new Ronin Giveaway with some amazing merchandise...
#14 - Mike DeSanti - Your Authentic Self, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Shadow Work
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we are honored to have Men's Transformation Coach, Mike DeSanti on the show. Beyond being a major influence in Smitty's life, Mike...
#13 - World Record Powerlifter Chad Aichs, Under The Bar Wisdom, Most Common Lifting Mistakes
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Smitty and OB are honored to have world record holder powerlifter Chad Aichs as a guest. Chad holds one of the highest powerliftin...
#12 - Overcoming Tragedy with John Haney, Mental Health, The Road Back
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're honored to be joined by Firefighter, John Haney. Smitty and OB ask questions about John's 26 years of experience as a vetera...
#11 - Four Ways To Immediately Improve Your Life, The Three Causes of Injury
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Smitty and OB are Eager to announce, "The Ronin Handbook." The handbook will allow listeners and supporters of the show to fol...
#10 - How to Be Extremely Productive, Brain Dumps, What Makes a Great Coach
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Smitty shares how he creates an environment and mindset that allows him to be extremely productive. He outlines best tips for prep...
#9 - The Secrets of Legendary Coach Joe DeFranco
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9, we are honored to bring you Joe DeFranco as Becoming Ronin's very first guest. Joe starts by talking about his early career and the ma...
#8 - Basic Training vs Fancy Exercises, Seeing Jordan Peterson Live, Making Your Training Fun Again
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, OB is back from seeing Jordan Peterson in Texas and gives a recap on some amazing takeaways with the main topic being "Maintaining...
#7 - Smitty's Failed Cold Plunge, What's Better Than Willpower, Building Your Brand on Social Media
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, OB and Smitty discuss a recent study on why willpower isn't a great strategy for success and the two science backed characteristic...
#6 - Toxic Nice Guy Syndrome, What Led to Smitty's Awakening, Funny Client Stories
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Smitty and OB discuss Robert Glover's "Toxic Nice Guy Syndrome." They continue on to discuss ways to become an integrated man, tha...
#5 - The Most Hilarious CPPS Trip, Do Smitty and OB Disagree on One Exercise, How Passion Evolves
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Smitty and OB tackle some listener questions. One question sparked the telling of the most memorable CPPS certification (CPPS), whic...
#4 The Fear of Success, How To Heal Your Mindset, Smitty's Hacks For Progress
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we announce our very first winner of our custom Becoming Ronin Yeti water bottles. Smitty and OB share the Weekly Words of Wisdom ...
#3 - Training in the Morning, Best Marketing Strategies, and Making Tough Decisions
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Smitty and OB discuss a quick update on 'The Ronin Game,' and share some tips for being a better student. OB gives away his best f...
#2 - The Ronin Game, Personal Accountability, Madness in Excellence
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does the student do when they feel discouraged? They go out and encourage others. This is the true intent of the Ronin game and giving of yoursel...
#1 - The Origin of Becoming Ronin
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Becoming Ronin's very first episode, Smitty and OB deep dive into the origins of "Becoming Ronin." We discuss Smitty's recent sweat lodge experienc...