May 30, 2026
Episode Overview
When most people hear "max effort training," they think it simply means lifting heavier weights. The reality is that true max effort work is an entirely different biological event.
In Episode 165, OB and Smitty dive into the history, science, and practical application of max...
Apr 28, 2026
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In this episode of Becoming Ronin, Brian Oberther and Smitty break down one of the biggest challenges in training: finding the line between not doing enough to drive adaptation and doing so much that you stall progress or burn out.
The conversation is split into three key...
Apr 5, 2026
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In this episode of Becoming Ronin, Smitty and Ob break down the intersection of injury, mindset, and performance:: unpacking how setbacks can either stall progress or become the catalyst for long-term growth. They explore the concept of learned helplessness and how it shows...
Feb 28, 2026
Episode #162
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What happens when your identity becomes your physique?
In Episode 162, IFBB Pro Chris McGowan sits down with OB and Smitty to unpack the psychological weight of discipline, competition, and coaching. They discuss identity, burnout, rebound phases, and what it...
Jan 31, 2026
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In this episode of Becoming Ronin, we sit down with Adrian, a former paramedic whose life was forever altered during a hiking trip when he was struck by lightning. Against staggering odds, a series of extraordinary and near-impossible circumstances: aligned timing,...