Episodes
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June 28, 2023
#40 - Luke Knudsvig - Aviation, Private Pilot, Instructor
Luke comes on to talk about his experience and expertise as an aviation instructor and the process behind the education to become an instructor. It was a great pleasure. @bennevares Thank you for tuning in! Thank you to our sponsors! @goldstarbarberstudio @maxfinefurniture
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June 18, 2023
#39 - Elliot Chester - Las Vegas Barber, Decision Making
Elliot comes onto the podcast to talk about who the barber behind the blades is. He owns Elliot and Co and the Garrison in Downtown Vegas. I hope you enjoy. https://www.instagram.com/thegarrisonlv/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/bennevares/?hl=en
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June 10, 2023
#38 -Heather Connor - World Champion Powerlifter, Coach, Educator
Heather came on to discuss who the lifter is behind the big three. Heather was a pleasure to speak with. She is an accomplished powerlifter and has plenty more goals to accomplish before the end of her lifting career. She has a great community around her, and I'm happy to have had the opportunity to speak with her. I hope y'all enjoy! Share the podcast, like, and follow. Give it a rating. It goes further than you know. Give us some follows: https://www.instagram.com/heather.e.connor/ https://www...
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June 7, 2023
#37 - Eric Nicksick - UFC Coach, Xtreme Couture, Fight Prep
Eric is a coach at Xtreme Courture. From being a full time bartender to now coaching some of the worlds best fighters. He continues to coach athlete like Francis Ngannu and many others. Check him out on Instagram. Thank you for listening! https://www.instagram.com/eric_xcmma/ https://www.instagram.com/bennevares/
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June 4, 2023
#36 - Avery Linhart - Twin Peaks Girl, Texas A&M, TikTok Growth
Avery comes onto the podcast to talk about her experience in the service industry. She has worked through her time at Texas A&M. She was at Hooters before becoming a bartender at Twin Peaks. During the pandemic, she took her extra time to start posting videos on TikTok. She discusses finding a niche, a friend, and what pros and cons come with having a platform. #twinpeaks #server #tiktok #podcast #texasa&M #architecture #construction #realestate #fitness #health #method #process #benthinking htt...
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May 29, 2023
#35 - Max Kutch - MARSOC Sniper, Dartmouth University, Powerlifting
Max comes on to talk about his 12.5 years of experience in the Marines as a Sniper in MARSOC, his beginnings into weight training and his decision to become a serviceman, and life lessons along the way. Max is currently pursing his Doctorate in Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. He is a high character individual who I am glad I get to call a friend. I look forward to having Max on again in the future. Great human. Instagrams: @the_vanabonds @bennevares Catch the video upload in a co...
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May 19, 2023
#34 - Jennifer Thompson - Powerlifting, Programming, Benching, Educating
Jennifer Thompson Comes on the podcast to talk about her experience in the sport of Powerlifting and being able to watch its growth of the years. From a small bro gym to now her family/community gym, Jen has been able to watch the sport grow. Her dedication, patience, and love of the sport is something that is inspiring men, women, humans. Thank you, Jen. Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenthompson132/ https://thompsonsgym.programs.app/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.inst...
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May 14, 2023
#33 - Cameron Smith - Mormon, ADHD, Mental Health, Coming Out
Cameron talks about his story coming away from the Mormon church and how his family and friends treated him during his separation of the Mormon church and now coming out as Bisexual. Cameron discusses what practices he uses to keep his mental health in a safe place. - "Emotional Blackmail" by Susan Forward https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Blackmail-People-Obligation-Manipulate/dp/0060928972/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EO9IXXS590SP&keywords=emotional+blackmail&qid=1679430789&s=books&sprefix=emotional+blackma...
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April 30, 2023
#32 - Tyler Foster - Texas Football and Baseball Coach, Energy, Mentality
Talk about one of the highest energy individuals I've spoken to. Tyler Foster is a High School coach in Texas with big dreams. With a formal Education at Texas A&M University, and plently of experience since graduating, he is teaching his athletes the meaning of hard work, and what a positive mentality does for the long term success of that athlete both in and off the field. He was a pleasure to speak with and we look forward to having him on again in the future. Follow him on instagram at: http...
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April 23, 2023
#31 - Caleb Hernandez - Elite Speed, Coaching, Education, Training
Howdy, Guys! Welcome back to another episode. This week, Caleb comes on to chat about his new gig in Colorado Training elite level athlete at Elite Speed. He is a coach out of the RGV, an Aggie, and friend. I hope yall enjoy the cast. Share it with your friends and family. Make them follow. It helps a much and its free for you. Best, Nevares Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/coach.caleb_hz/ Elite Speed: https://www.instagram.com/elitespeedsp/ Ben: https://www.instagram.com/bennevares/
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April 17, 2023
#30 - Jena Cuellar Harris - Shake Express - Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, Athlete
Jena joins us to discuss her progression into co-owing Shake Express, a newly franchised company that serves healthy shake and snack options for their clientele. Originally from the RGV, she pursed a career as a D1 Track athlete at The University of Texas in Austin, Texas. She talks about her struggle with eating disorders and body dysmorphia and how she's been able to combat that with a strong community and positive self talk. Jena, thank you for your time and sharing your inspiring story with ...
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April 3, 2023
#29 - Jenna McGrath - Ayahuasca, Coping with Parent’s Death, Mental and Physical Health, Nutrition
Jenna comes on the podcast to share a beautiful experience coping with her beloved fathers death at a young age. She discusses with us her experience in Peru with Ayahuasca, and the long lasting impact it had on her journey through life. Jenna is a kind soul with an impactful story. Her long term goals with an education is something that is much needed and we wish her the best. Follow her at: https://instagram.com/thejennamcgrath Follow me at: https://instagram.com/bennevares
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March 19, 2023
#28 - Jason Tremblay - The Strength Guys - Powerlifting Programming
Jason is the president and Co-Founder of The Strength Guys. They have a 90% success rate for completed attempts for their athletes. Jason has trained Taylor Atwood, the strongest athlete regardless of age, weight class, or sex, for his entire career. With his more than decade of experience training athletes in a variety of age groups, he is adapting his style of high volume to accommodate for a new age of athletes. Tap into our conversation to get a better understanding of The Strength Guys' met...
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March 9, 2023
#27 - Dr. Nathan Allen - Leaving The Mormon Church, Openminded
Nathan is a Dentist, former Mormon, and an athlete. Learning how to navigate this new existence outside of the church, and in this weird rock floating through space. Enjoy. Follow us on Instagram: @bennevares
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March 9, 2023
#26 - Nick Komodina - Entrepreneurial Coach, Mental Health, Balance
Nick is an entrepreneur who saw success in the fitness industry and is now coaching others to become their best selves. Instagram: @nickkomodina https://www.instagram.com/nickkomodina/ Instagram: @bennevares https://www.instagram.com/bennevares/
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Feb. 28, 2023
#25 - Mike Tuchscherer - RTS, Powerlifting, Federation Politics
Mike Tuchscherer is the owner of Reactive Training Systems (RTS), the first USA Powerlifter to win a gold medal at the World Games, and coaches 12 IPF World Record Setting Powerlifters. Share, like, and subscribe. We thank you for your continued support! Instagram: @miketuchscherer https://www.instagram.com/miketuchscherer/?hl=en @Bennevares https://www.instagram.com/bennevares/?hl=en
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Feb. 24, 2023
#24 - Alex Cruz - BCS Local, Culture, Sport
Alex is a Bryan resident, athlete, dad, and friend. Enjoy our chat. There's more to come. Instagram: @bennevares
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Feb. 6, 2023
#23 - James ”Vang” Khuaamvang - Hmong Powerlifter, Technique, Setting New Goals
James Vang is a hmong powerlifting competitor with multiple world competitions under his belt. He is an expert with the execution of his technique, and focuses on recovery to excel in this sport. Raw, single-ply, and multi-ply. Instagram: James - @hmongpowerlifter Ben - @bennevares
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Jan. 29, 2023
#22 - Grant Estill - Bodybuilding Culture, PED Use, Coach, Athlete
Grant is a Classic/Men's physique competitor and coach with a specialty in posing. We discuss the structure of competitions, the lifestyle and diet of competitors, and the culture around bodybuilding and its subsidiaries. Grant is the director of fitness for a Houston gym. Follow him on instagram at: @classic_giantkiller
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Jan. 15, 2023
#21 - Steven Sutton - Technology, Business and Culture Development, The New Age
Steven is a computer scientist, an entrepreneur, and friend. He gives his insights about the future of where technology is headed, and what life will look like for humans. He sold TechBundle and is now the CTO for another successful adventure.
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Jan. 1, 2023
#20 - Alyssa Parten - Lady Beef, Perimenopausal Research, S&C Powerlifter, Coach
Alyssa is a PhD student at the University of North Alabama where she is studying the nuances of resistance training on perimenopausal symptoms. She is the owner of Lady Beef, an online training platform. Alyssa is a Sport Scientist, USAPL competitor, and Mom. You can follow her at on instagram at: @Alyssaparten - https://www.instagram.com/alyssaparten/?hl=en Find her offerings: https://ladybeefinc.com/
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Nov. 4, 2022
#19 - Judy Sutherland - BCS Local, Paraplegic, Grit, Never Quit
Judy is a Bryan, Texas local who walks after being told she'd be paralyzed for the rest of her life. Her inspiring story continues to live on. Thank you, Judy. Cheers.
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Oct. 9, 2022
#18 - CJ Bridges
CJ is a Bryan, Texas Native, weightlifter, and growing human on the road to better himself to prepare himself to better others. Instagram - CJ Bridges - @nojamsn Ben Nevares - @bennevares
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Sept. 10, 2022
#17 - David Shelton - Powerlifting, Entrepreneurship, The Journey
David Shelton is a business owner, entrepreneur, coach, athlete, and a big thinker. Join us on this journey talking about his growth into the sport, his process of becoming a coach, and the life lessons that are taught and learned in the gym. It was truly a pleasure, Cheers. David Shelton instagram: @dshel_11 https://www.instagram.com/dshel_11/?hl=en Give us a like, subscribe, share with your friends and family! We appreciate it dearly.