In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with John Brenkus, an award winning producer, director, and television personality. John talks about his ‘robotic’ knee surgery. (3:14) How did he get tagged ‘The Sports Science Guy’? His background and the origin story of the show. (7:15) Were there any preconceived notions he had on these athletes before they were on the show? (12:46) Does he think NFL teams have started recruiting differently because of the show? (15:45) Did he have an athlete on the show that stood out above the rest? (18:34) What is the worst injury he has sustained on the show? (20:28) Are the athletes pumped to get these HIGH numbers on the show? (24:22) What if LeBron James played tight end in football? + The greatest athlete of all time based on his metrics. (26:20) What is it that separates these great athletes from everyone else? (32:23) Can you improve your skills or are you born with them? The theory of ‘Morphic Resonance’. (35:32) Should boys and girls be competing together? The humbling notion of getting ‘weeded out’. (38:27) How does he feel about children’s sports today? The participation medal era. (51:28) What does the conversation look like with his daughter on this very topic? (53:36) How there is no shame getting ‘chicked’. (57:05) What is his opinion on ‘CTE’ and what strategies should the NFL implement? (59:40) How a gun is NOT the most dangerous thing in your house. (1:03:35) What things does he have in the works? (1:05:20) Does he feel the attributes in top athletes are the same we would find in the top business performers? (1:07:05) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) · Twitter Website THE BRINK OF MIDNIGHT PODCAST Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) Twitter LeBron James (@kingjames) Instagram Ray Lewis (@raylewis) Twitter Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Why Girls And Boys Should Compete With Each Other In Sports | John Brenkus | TEDxUniversityofNevada The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology - Book by Ray Kurzweil Mako | Stryker Sport Science | ESPN Animal Logic: Home Fight Science - National Geographic Sports Science with Ndamukong Suh Sports Science: Vernon Davis Nutty Buddy on Sport Science Sports Science: Brandon Jacobs Ray of Hope Foundation Greatest Athlete Of All Time - sportsnation Topics - ESPN - ESPN.com You Don't Know Bo - ESPN Films: 30 for 30 - ESPN.com Morphic Resonance: The Nature of Formative Causation – Book by Rupert Sheldrake The Weird Power of the Placebo Effect, Explained Mind Pump Episode 951: How to Fix Squat Imbalances, MAPS Programming Revealed, Greatest Mentors & MORE Soul and Science Mind Pump Free Resources

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