The Masters Athlete Survival Guide
Episodes
Moderation With Muscle: Smarter Training After 40
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailWe tackle caffeine habits, realistic training for masters athletes, and why processes often beat goals when consistency matters most. ...
From Muay Thai to Mindset: How Fitness and Grit Saved Ty Wilson
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWe share how training saved Ty’s life after a brutal car crash, then unpack the mindset, habits, and community support that carried him t...
Classroom To Kali: How Martial Arts Built Community and a Champion with Shannon Duval
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWe welcome Shannon Duvall, a philosophy professor turned martial artist and coach, to explore how community, grit, and simple routines can ...
Trade Intensity for Longevity and Win Your 40s and Beyond
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe unpack the gap between weekend intensity and weekday inactivity, then lay out a practical path for masters athletes to build consiste...
Recovery That Works When You’re Over 40
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe break down why stiffness after long days of sitting feels worse than soreness, how short movement breaks change posture and breath, a...
Cutting Through Fitness Noise After 40
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe unpack why a Masters Athlete Survival Guide matters and map out a smarter path for training after 40. Between laughs and whiskey tast...
New Habits in 2026: Build Habits That Create Real Change
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe share a new year mindset shift: stop chasing results and build systems that make progress unavoidable. We offer simple ways to start ...
How We Use YouTube To Lift Better, Hurt Less, And Stay In The Game
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe riff on how YouTube became our most useful training partner and where it can lead you astray. From fixing a good-morning deadlift to ...
Adriane Wilson On Mobility, Masters Strength, and Celebrating the Warrior Games
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAdriane Wilson joins us to show how daily mobility, honest intensity, and smart recovery keep a world-class thrower competitive as a mas...
Travel To Compete: Community, Grit, And Growth After 40
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe drive home from a strongman meet and dig into why traveling to compete after 40 sharpens focus, grows community, and raises your game...
Redefine Greatness: Let Longevity Set The Frame And PRs Fuel The Journey
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe weigh the tradeoffs between chasing lifetime PRs and training to stay strong for decades, then land on a simple rule: let longevity s...
The Mind-Muscle Connection: Balancing Medical Science with Strength Training with Dr. Erik Jensen
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Erik Jensen bridges the gap between medical science and strength training wisdom, sharing insights from his dual perspective as an a...
Valkyrie Strength: The Age-Defying Secret: Intensity Over Volume
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe chat with Denny Labresh, founder of Valkyrie Strength Team, about thriving in strength sports after 40 and his journey from basketbal...
Strength for a Cause: The Love Like Ben Memorial Strongman Event
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textScott Fike shares the inspiring story behind the Love Like Ben Foundation and its annual strongman charity event honoring his son's...
What If Everything You Know About Healing Is Wrong?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. B, a chiropractor specializing in Active Release Technique (ART), shares revolutionary perspectives on healing, mitochondrial health...
We Tried 15 Protein Drinks So You Don't Have To
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textScott and John conduct an extensive taste test of ready-to-drink protein beverages, sampling over 15 different products to provide hones...
Beyond Limits: The Mental Game of Masters Athletes
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMasters athletes develop superior mental approaches to competition that extend beyond physical abilities, transforming how they handle s...
Thirty Episodes Strong: Looking Back on Our Journey
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJohn and Scott take a reflective journey through their first 30 podcast episodes, highlighting the most impactful guests, meaningful les...
When Your Body Says No but Your Heart Says Nationals
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textScott Fike shares his journey toward the USS Masters National Strongman Competition and why this might be his last year competing at thi...
An Interview with ChatGPT: How A.I. Will Transform Your Training
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJohn and Scott welcome a unique guest to the podcast—an AI assistant named Hal—who shares evidence-based training, nutrition, and re...
Savage Mindset: Candice Dutko Attacks Strongman, Ultra Running and Life
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCandice Dutko, owner of Achieve Wellness and Fitness in Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, shares her remarkable journey from 220 pounds to beco...
Old Man Breakfast V1: Stories from the Pickleball Friends
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJohn Katalinas hosts a candid conversation with Mike Nowicki and Dale Wittlief about aging, health challenges, and finding community thr...
Beyond Bro Science: The Truth About Nutrition for Older Athletes with Claire Shorenstein, MS RD CSSD
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textClaire Shorenstein MS RD CSSD, registered dietitian and board-certified sports dietitian, joins us to share evidence-based nutrition str...
Iron Therapy, Powerlifting After 40: A Conversation with Coach Kyle Sheridan
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKyle Sheridan, powerlifting coach and gym owner, shares valuable insights on how masters athletes can safely and effectively engage in p...
Addiction to Excellence: Mark Thill's Athletic Journey
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMark Thill shares his lifetime journey as a dedicated athlete across multiple sports and how his passion for excellence became the found...
The Movement Linguist: Why Your Body Needs to Speak All Languages with John Odden
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCheck out John's YouTube channel Empowered Strength and IG @empowered strength for more of his ideas and insightsJohn Odden shares ...
Stones, Stories, and Superhero Names: John "Rock Man" Johnson
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJohn "Rock Man" Johnson shares his journey from childhood athlete to desk job worker to internationally connected stone lifter...
Overcoming Adversity with Heart: Jesse Titus' Journey
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode explores the inspiring journey of Jesse Titus, who shares his experiences as a master's athlete facing health challeng...
Oxygen, Temperature, and Light: The Master's Athlete Recovery Arsenal with Synergy Hyperbaric
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJimmy Scaringi, owner of Synergy Hyperbaric shares how high-pressure oxygen therapy, infrared saunas, cold plunging, and red light thera...
Triumph Over Challenges: Kathy Burr's Journey with Active Aging
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode highlights Kathy's inspiring journey into pickleball after significant health challenges, illustrating that it's ...
A Day at the Arnold: Crowds and Comedic Moments with Dom Caselli and Marc Taylor
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBONUS A roundtable discussion (Sorry about the audio quality) Today, we share our adventures and insights from the Arnold Sports Festiva...
Part 2 Coach Dan John on Creating a "Life Made Simple"
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textListen to Coach Dan John's Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6iQUODyzsCIKcLKkzWUG9z?si=1cca00deeec44f9aCheck out Dan John Unive...
Coach Dan John's Personal Blueprint for "Life Made Simple"
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTransitioning into life beyond 40 doesn't have to be complicated. Coach Dan John shares his actionable, science-backed strategies f...
Part 1 Coach Dan John on Creating a "Life Made Simple"
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textListen to Coach Dan John's Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6iQUODyzsCIKcLKkzWUG9z?si=1cca00deeec44f9aCheck out Dan John Unive...
Staying Youthful: Pickleball, Fitness, and Building Community with Frank Collins
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCurious about the secret to staying youthful and active well into your 60s? Discover it through the vibrant athletic journey of Frank Co...
Discovering Stone Lifting with Sean Urquhart: Strength, Travel, and Tales
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPrepare for an extraordinary journey into the world of stone lifting with our special guest, the legendary Sean Urquhart. Known for his ...
Finding Strength and Community in Masters Athletics Beyond 40
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it take to thrive as a masters athlete, especially when you're past 40? Join us in a lively conversation with our special...
Defying Age: Masters CrossFit with Coach Natalie Rankine
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCrossFit coach extraordinaire Natalie Rankine joins us on an empowering journey into the world of masters athletes, defying stereotypes ...
Protein Bars: A Taste-Test Journey
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wonder if your go-to protein bar is secretly a sugar trap? Join us as we promise to uncover the truth behind these so-called health...
Overcoming Health Hurdles and Forging Resilience with Riccardo Magni
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRiccardo Magni's journey from the basketball court to the grip contest arena is nothing short of extraordinary. As president of Arm...
The Masters Athlete Holiday Gift Guide 2024
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text In this episode, you'll get to hear our personal wish lists as we explore the world of gifting for masters athletes, where humor ...
The Power of Coaching for Masters Athletes with Dr. Charles Infurna
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could reignite your athletic passion after a major life setback? Discover the transformative power of relentless support and...
Masters Athletes: Cardiovascular & Muscle Endurance
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how to maintain peak endurance as you age? Join us on the Master's Athlete Survival Guide, where Scott and I share ou...
Embracing Competition and Camaraderie in Masters Athletics
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan competition really be the cornerstone of a master's athlete's journey? Join Scott Fike and John Katalinas as we unpack the...
Unlocking Athletic Potential Through Posturology with Mike Saffell
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textUnlock the secrets to optimizing your athletic performance with Certified Posturologist Mike Saffell (@saffell_posturology) in this enli...
Balancing Being a Masters Athlete with the Rest of Life and Things
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if achieving balance in life is not about finding a fixed point, but managing the chaos within? Join us as John Katalinas and Scott...
Accountability, Goals and Community Through Masters Athletics
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan setting incremental, skill-based goals be more effective than striving for a singular, monumental outcome? We explore this burning q...
The Beginning of a Journey to Masters Athletics and Things
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered what it means to be an athlete over 40? Join us as Scott and John take us down memory lane, revealing how informal neighbo...
Welcome to the podcast
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Masters Athlete Survival Guide with John Katalinas and Scott Fike. A podcast for those of us trying to remain healthy and athletic...