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Unified Strength Method

Unified Strength Method

By Nick Irvine

Strength training podcast hosted by Nick Irvine and Sean Danner. Strength training, programming, trends, and industry guests.
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Episode 7- Surprise Shane Haller with a special guest appearance by Dan Bell

Unified Strength MethodJan 25, 2021

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Episode 14- Trivia and powerlifting history

Episode 14- Trivia and powerlifting history

My favorite segment to date! really impressed with the size of Shane, Craig, and Seans brains, true historians of the sport! We also answer the question, what got us hooked on lifting?
Nov 21, 202325:55
Episode 13- Taking a break

Episode 13- Taking a break

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It's been 14 months since we've done a follow up with Shane and Craig so we think its about time to see how the offseason has been going. Shane recaps his experience at the American Pro, we talk about our introductions to supplements, and what the future holds for these athletes. World Records?


Check Out Shane Haller's Coaching E-book's in his store now!

Nov 12, 202341:45
Ep 12- Two Shanes and a Pat American Pro and what do we spend our time on to optimize performance

Ep 12- Two Shanes and a Pat American Pro and what do we spend our time on to optimize performance

Great Episode!


Guests: 

Shane Hunt

Patrick Maguire


Topics:

Upcoming American Pro and who we think will who?

Kabuki bar

Recovery and recovery devices

Warm-ups and peaking

IPF USAPL split

Shane Hunt moving to Texas?

Lifting footwear

Supplements

Nasal breathing

Anime

What do we prioritize our time on as athletes?

Loved listening back to this episode because it covers so much informatin.

Jul 13, 202201:49:58
Episode 11: Doubt Me Harder Daddy Pat Maguire

Episode 11: Doubt Me Harder Daddy Pat Maguire

Pat Maguire is our guest! Strongest New Englanda right now and one of the 3 1,000lbs squatters at the Ghost Clash Meet in February 


Topics:

1,000lbs squat footwear 

Recovery differences when you squat that heavy

Programming deviations 

One Dan's potential retirement and another's 1,025lbs ATWR deadlift

Strength sports pop culture

Salt

Knitting

Apr 04, 202201:02:36
Episode 10 Showdown Meet and Strength and Conditioning

Episode 10 Showdown Meet and Strength and Conditioning

Talking with athletes competing at the largest sleeved powerlifting meet of the year. Who should we watch for? Who's going to win? Also, an insightful conversation about pro sports and strength and conditioning. What are the best methods? Are speed ladders and med balls really sports specific training or a waste of time? Is it just about the big paychecks and buy in for their agents?


Sep 22, 202101:16:38
EP 9: The Free Climb

EP 9: The Free Climb

Shane Haller 

Craig Foster

Sean Danner

Nick Irvine


Touch on The Showdown Meet prep with Shane and Craig

Introduce a new segment breaking down the most popular strength/powerlifting programs out.

Feed our inner conspiracy theorist discussing the Mandela Effect.

Also, Craig's car caught on fire?!?


Aug 19, 202102:01:15
Episode 8- Joe Coursey The Clout Killa

Episode 8- Joe Coursey The Clout Killa

Joe Coursey and Craig Foster are 6 weeks out from their respective meets discussing their prep experience and expectations. 

Congratulations to both of these athletes! Your hard work produced tremendous results.


Apr 27, 202101:10:18
Episode 7- Surprise Shane Haller with a special guest appearance by Dan Bell

Episode 7- Surprise Shane Haller with a special guest appearance by Dan Bell

Fun way to kick off the reunion of the biggest powerlifting totals in Florida by surprising Shane Haller with a guest appearance from non other than Dan Bell. We talk upcoming meets and records along with a verity of other topics such as seasonal depression, coaching, favorite meets, athletes, past experiences, and the largest raw total in history. Will it be broken again by Dan? Some great insight coming from the best best athletes about what they are doing and how they get it done.

Jan 25, 202158:34
Episode 6: Shane and Craig are back!

Episode 6: Shane and Craig are back!

Happy Holidays! and congratulations to  all of the athletes that competed in December! It's been 2 months since we have gotten together and we never skipped a beat. Programming is always one of our hot topics, Sean and his roadhouse job, CPAP's (of course), and the value of training partners. 

Dec 14, 202001:06:57
Episode 5: Ivy Knight- Girls Who Powerlift and Rachel Ilic- Health Department Epidemiologist

Episode 5: Ivy Knight- Girls Who Powerlift and Rachel Ilic- Health Department Epidemiologist

GWPL Owner Ivy Knight talks about how the brand started, future plans, design, and Iron Knight Gym. Sean and Nick also have the pleasure of sitting down with their good friend Rachel Ilic a powerlifter and epidemiologist for the health department to talk about life pre Covid, getting back to normal, and bringing women together in powerlifting. 

Nov 23, 202001:14:29
Episode 4- Jordan Wong and Brandon Hardy are making fitness strong again!

Episode 4- Jordan Wong and Brandon Hardy are making fitness strong again!

Sean and Nick chat with Brandon Hardy who is opening Barbell Vice in Palmetto Florida and Jordan Wong opening Showcase Strength and Fitness in New Port Florida. Get to know the newest owners of elite strength facilities in Florida, what sets them apart, and Sean and Nick reflect on the hardships that come with opening a gym. 

Nov 09, 202054:48
Episode 3- David Sipos Sports Psychologist and Powerlifter helps us enter our flow state

Episode 3- David Sipos Sports Psychologist and Powerlifter helps us enter our flow state

David Sipos sit down with Nick and Sean to discuss  the psychology of strength athletes and what we can do to bring out our best performance by mastering our mind.


Topics:

-Hungarian Nationals

-Up your mental game

-Balance skill/challenge

-Mindfully creating your own flow state

-Access potential 

-Mental Exercises

Oct 24, 202001:18:31
Episode 2- Not the Chiropractors of old Dr. Cam and Dr. Sara dive into the evolution of chiropractors and how they have quickly become the go to source for rehab and recovery
Oct 19, 202001:04:49
Episode 1 - Craig Foster and Shane Haller

Episode 1 - Craig Foster and Shane Haller

Nick and Sean interview their longtime friends and athletes Shane Haller and Craig Foster. We chat about the Showdown meet, catch up with Shane since moving to Denver, Programming, new coaching tech, and we share some funny gym stories. 

Oct 12, 202001:20:19