MAS Performance Podcast
Fitness professionals are often misunderstood—portrayed as intimidating, loud, and unapproachable. Growing up, I believed strength coaches were just tough, no-nonsense figures who yelled people into shape.
But my journey through the world of Strength and Conditioning has shown me something completely different. The best coaches I’ve met are passionate, empathetic, and dedicated to helping others become their strongest selves—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
This podcast started as a platform to spotlight those coaches—the amazing individuals in the fitness world who are changing lives through movement, mentorship, and mindset.
But MAS Performance has evolved.
Now, we’re opening the mic to a wider range of high performers: leaders in sports, science, business, education, and beyond. Because performance isn’t limited to the gym—it’s in every conversation, every career, and every pursuit of growth.
Whether you’re a coach, an athlete, a curious thinker, or someone chasing excellence in your own lane, this podcast is for you.
Expect real conversations, practical insights, and stories that challenge stereotypes and celebrate what’s possible when passion meets purpose.
Episodes
49 episodes
Tipping Point:What I learned Pt.2
Episode Description — The Tipping PointWhy do some small changes eventually create massive results?In The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell explores how ideas, behaviors, and trends can build quietly before ...
Tipping Point:What I learned Pt.1
Episode Description — The Tipping PointWhy do some small changes eventually create massive results?In The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell explores how ideas, behaviors, and trends can build quietly before ...
Rambo:What I learned
Episode Description — Rambo: First BloodI recently rewatched Rambo: First Blood, and I walked away from it thinking about something completely different than the action.How often do we judge someone's behavior...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Habit 7
What does it actually mean to be proactive?I'm starting a seven-part MAS Performance: Quick Thoughts series exploring Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—one habit at a time.Part One st...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:Habit 6
What does it actually mean to be proactive?I'm starting a seven-part MAS Performance: Quick Thoughts series exploring Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—one habit at a time.Part One st...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:Habit 5
What does it actually mean to be proactive?I'm starting a seven-part MAS Performance: Quick Thoughts series exploring Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—one habit at a time.Part One st...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:Habit 4
What does it actually mean to be proactive?I'm starting a seven-part MAS Performance: Quick Thoughts series exploring Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—one habit at a time.Part One st...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:Habit 3
What does it actually mean to be proactive?I'm starting a seven-part MAS Performance: Quick Thoughts series exploring Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—one habit at a time.Part One st...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:Habit 2
What does it actually mean to be proactive?I'm starting a seven-part MAS Performance: Quick Thoughts series exploring Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—one habit at a time.Part One st...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:Habit 1
What does it actually mean to be proactive?I'm starting a seven-part MAS Performance: Quick Thoughts series exploring Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—one habit at a time.Part One st...
The Salt Shaker Theory:What I learned
What if leadership isn't about setting the standard once?What if it's about constantly bringing people back to it?Danny Meyer's Salt Shaker Theory is one of the simplest explanations of leadership I've come across.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day-What I learned
Who are you when nobody knows what you've done?That's one of the ideas that stuck with me after watching Spider-Man.Peter Parker finds himself in a world where the people closest to him don't remember who he is.The...
Ego is the enemy: What I learned
What if one of the biggest things preventing you from getting better is believing you already know enough?In Ego Is the Enemy, Ryan Holiday explores how ego can interfere with us at every stage—while we're trying to succeed, aft...
Ted Lasso:What I learned
What can Ted Lasso teach us about coaching?A lot more than you might think.One of the biggest lessons I took from the show is that great coaching isn't just about knowing the game. It's about knowing the person.
The Odyssey:What I learned
I recently watched The Odyssey, and it sent me down a rabbit hole learning more about the original story and why it has survived for thousands of years.One idea stood out to me:Knowing where you want to go doesn't mean...
Motivation Manifesto:What I learned
What if motivation doesn't come before action?What if it comes because of action?In The Motivation Manifesto, Brendon Burchard explores personal freedom, responsibility, and our ability to take greater control over...
Great Gamma Protocol:What I learned
What if getting better didn’t require making training more complicated?That’s one of the biggest things I took from Pavel Macek’s The Great Gama Protocol.Inspired by the training traditions of the legendary wrestler Th...
Coach Fabio Zonin is back!!
Coach Fabio Zonin is back on the MAS Performance Podcast.It’s been a few months since our last conversation, so this episode was all about catching up, talking training, and going dow...
Pavel Macek StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor
Pavel Macek, StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, founder and chief instructor KB5 Gym, is a pioneer of kettlebells in Czechia, Central Europe. He began training Chinese combatives in the Hung Kyun style in 1991, studying in the USA, Hong K...
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Italian Volume Training-Coach Fabio Zonin
In this episode, we dive into Italian Volume Training (IVT) as outlined by StrongFirst, exploring how it compares to traditional German Volume Training. We break down the structure, purpose, and unique progression model of IVT. Plus...
Brett Jones-Iron Cardio Vol.2
In this episode, I sit down once again with Brett Jones, longtime Director of Education for StrongFirst and one of the most respected voices in kettlebell training. We dive into Iron Cardio Volume 2, the long-anticip...
WOD Science-Why Isn't HYROX studied more?
In this episode, I sit down with Coach Gommar from WOD Science—an expert in sports science and performance testing for functional fitness athletes. We explore the future of HYROX, including where the sport is heading over the next f...
