Best Zach Decker Podcasts (2025)

1
Bradyn Lange on winning Gravel Nationals 1:48:58

Play Pause

1h ago1:48:58

1:48:58

Just a few hours after winning Gravel Nationals, Bradyn Lange sat down with Payson at the house they were sharing in the lead-up to the race for a wide-ranging conversation about the event and all the things that had to fall into place to get him there. Bradyn has always identified more as a mountain biker than a gravel racer, but after struggling …

1
526 🎙️ Today's "Sports Climate": Football Injuries, Respect in Sports, Toughness & GRIT in Athletes 54:53

17h ago54:53

54:53

STRONG Life Podcast ep 526 Today's "Sports Climate": Football Injuries, Respect in Sport & Toughness & GRIT in Athletes Brought to you by: The Underground Strength Con, brought to you by TURN KEY COACH ====== Sponsors of The Underground Strength Con: Sorinex Dynamic Strength & Fitness Mace Fit Spartan Ignite Marketing Simmons Media IVANKO Barbell N…

1
Chequamegon recap with Melisa Rollins, last place finishers, and points analysis 1:21:34

4d ago1:21:34

1:21:34

In our latest Grand Prix recap, Payson takes a recovery spin with Melisa Rollins, who won the women’s race solo and made the competition for the top spot in this year’s standings even tighter. Then, he chats with Charlie and Steve, two friends who work for the Forest Service who were the last people to cross the finish line before the cutoff. But f…

1
Building REAL Strength with Barbells and Bodyweight: How to Design Strength Training Programs That Deliver Results 🏆 22:21

8d ago22:21

22:21

STRONG Life Podcast ep 525 - Barbell Strength Training for Beginners through Advanced + Program Design for Wrestlers / Combat Athletes - Building REAL Strength with Barbells and Bodyweight: How to Design Strength Training Programs That Deliver Results 🏆 Brought to you by ZACH STRENGTH - Get the BEST FREE Strength Training Courses HERE The Undergrou…

1
5 BIG Mistakes Parents of Athletes Make that Sabotages Success 16:09

9d ago16:09

16:09

Underground Strength Gym Podcast ep 1 5 BIG Mistakes Parents of Athletes Make that Sabotages Athlete Success https://UndergroundStrengthClub.com - Underground Strength Gym of Manasquan ADULT Fit at The Underground Strength Gym of Manasquan - https://undergroundstrengthclub.com/adults/ ========= From Zach Even - Esh http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FR…

1
Will Gilmore, performance coach at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center 1:10:53

14d ago1:10:53

1:10:53

When Payson hobbled his way into the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center in May with a broken hip, he wasn’t expecting to be off crutches anytime soon, but thanks to the work of coaches like Will Gilmore, he not only managed to leave the facility without crutches, but also to jump back into racing a full month and a half before he’d planned. Will s…

1
QnA 🎙️ Dad Asks: "BEST Strength Training for My Son?" 💪 Teen Athlete Workouts 🏆 16:18

15d ago16:18

16:18

STRONG Life Podcast ep 524 QnA: Dad Asks Zach: "BEST Strength Training for My Son?" 💪 Teen Athlete Workouts 🏆 What are the best workouts for a teen athlete learning how to lift / strength train? Watch on YouTube (Click HERE) and see sample workouts for high school athletes. ======== Brought to you by: http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE Strength Tr…

1
How Athletes & Busy Dads can get STRONGER with Short Workouts 24:08

16d ago24:08

24:08

STRONG Life Podcast ep 523 How Athletes & Busy Dads can get STRONGER with Short Workouts Brought to you by: ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH Training Courses HERE The Underground Strength Con - Early Bird Registration Discount NOW OPEN HERE Dad STRONG - Training for Busy Dads - 7 Days FREE - HERE ======== BEST Recovery & Compression Gear - DFN…

1
Strength Training for Football & Wrestling vs Modern Day Mindset 25:22

22d ago25:22

25:22

STRONG Life Podcast ep 522 Strength Training for Football & Wrestling vs Modern Day Mindset Brought to you by: Zach Strength - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses The Underground Strength Con - The ANTI Influencer Event of the Year (Early Bird Registration Open NOW). Brought to you by Turn Key Coach - Software for Online Coaches. ========= DFND USA…

1
Maude Farrell on winning the Lead Challenge after months of balancing cycling and ultrarunning 1:36:42

24d ago1:36:42

1:36:42

Mountain bike racing is hard. Ultrarunning is hard. So why did Maude Farrell decide to make things extra brutal for herself this season by combining them? Earlier this month, she won the Lead Challenge, a multi-month series comprised of five trail running and mountain bike races at over 10,000 feet. The final week of the series involved racing the …

1
QnA: Sleep "Hygiene", Soviet Training System Lessons, Edison Underground Savages, Mindset for Changing Your LIFE 36:07

28d ago36:07

36:07

STRONG Life Podcast ep 521 QnA: Sleep "Hygiene", Soviet Training System Lessons, Edison Underground Strength Gym Savages, Mindset for Changing Your LIFE Brought to you by: The STRONG Life Insider - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses The SSPC Certification (Strength & Sports Performance Coach) DFND USA - BEST Recovery & Compression Gear Zach => 20%…

1
Ride With Pace: Zach Calton the morning after the Leadville 100 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

The day after placing top 10 at the Leadville 100, Zach Calton joined Payson on a ride to talk about returning to form after the toughest season of his career. They discuss how it all started a year ago at the Breck Epic, his disastrous experience at the Cape Epic, and how he’s slowly found his footing again this season. Use code PACE20 for 20% you…

1
Ride With Pace: Bradyn Lange after Leadville 23:56

1M ago23:56

23:56

Barely half an hour after crossing the finish line at the Leadville 100, Bradyn Lange joined Payson for a painful cooldown ride at 10,000 ft. They debrief about the race, talk about Bradyn’s last-minute set-up change, and debate whether Leadville is harder than Unbound. Use code PACE20 for 20% off your first order of LTH supplements and take the qu…

1
520 🎙️ Strength Coach - Get RESPECT & GET PAID?!?! 22:27

1M ago22:27

22:27

STRONG Life Podcast ep 520 QnA - Strength Coach wants some RESPECT & wants to get PAID Brought to you by: Underground Strength Coach Cert SSPC Cert Compression Gear for Recovery & Improved Performance: https://dfndusa.com/ - 20% DISCOUNT CODE = ZACH http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES https://GetDadStrong.com - (7 Day FREE…

1
Leadville recap, with Torbjørn Røed, Cecily Decker, Emily Fagan, and key takeaways 2:05:05

1M ago2:05:05

2:05:05

In this packed Leadville 100 recap, Payson chats with 4th-place finisher Torbjørn Røed about his journey to the Grand Prix and their sprint finish last weekend. Then, he talks to Cecily Decker (aka Diesel Decker), who saw her months-long preparation for the race pay off when she took third place on the day and the top spot in the Grand Prix standin…

1
519 🎙️ BEST IN Season Strength Training Tips w Zach & Jeremy Hartman 🏆 WEAK Athletes: Always Injured & Do NOT WIN 🛑 34:16

1M ago34:16

34:16

STRONG Life Podcast ep 519 🎙️ The BEST IN Season Strength Training Tips w Zach & Jeremy Hartman 🏆 WEAK Athletes: Always Injured & Do NOT WIN 🛑 I love revisiting the topic of in season strength training before every sports season. Actually, I have a love - hate relationship with this topic because I have covered this subject extensively. I am a beli…

1
Cam Jones on his U23 misadventures in Europe and growing up in New Zealand 1:18:16

2M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Cam Jones has had a pretty memorable 2025 season, rocketing from Grand Prix wild card to winner of Unbound. And yet, that dramatic turn of events pales in comparison to his 2022 season. For his final year as a U23, Cam planned to race every World Cup in the hope that it might secure him a team for the start of his Elite career. After a promising st…

1
518 🎙️ Thoughts on "Speed" Ladders & President's Council on Sports & Physical Fitness 🏆 36:10

2M ago36:10

36:10

STRONG Life Podcast ep 518 🎙️ Thoughts on "Speed" Ladders & The President's Council on Sports & Physical Fitness 🏆 Brought to you by: Zach Strength - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses DFND USA - BEST Recovery & Compression Gear => Use Code "ZACH" for 20% Discount SSPC Cert - Strength & Sports Performance Coach Cert ========== ======= === http://Z…

1
Robin Gemperle on winning the Tour Divide in under 12 days 1:24:21

2M ago1:24:21

1:24:21

Robin Gemperle defied all previous Tour Divide records earlier this year when he finished the notorious 2,700-mile race in less than 12 days, more than 300 miles ahead of second place. Formerly a junior member of the Scott-SRAM cross country team, he felt that there was untapped potential in maximising how fast the route could be ridden, not just h…

1
Kate Courtney on tackling Leadville and her first season as a privateer 45:25

2M ago45:25

45:25

Kate Courtney returns to the show the day after completing the Leadville Stage Race. Just a few months ago, it was barely on her radar, but after a broken wrist took her out of the World Cup circuit, she decided to look for a new way to challenge herself before the season starts up again at the end of August. In a couple of weeks, she’ll be lining …

1
QnA 🎙️ Struggles & Confusion in Fitness, Strength Training & Nutrition + How Strength Coaches WIN 29:22

2M ago29:22

29:22

STRONG Life Podcast ep 517 QnA 🎙️ Brought to you by: ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses DFND USA - 20% The BEST Recovery Gear with Code => ZACH https://DFNDUSA.com Get Certified: Underground Strength Coach Cert - Less than 5 Years Experience SSPC Cert (Strength & Sports Performance Coach) - MORE than 5 Years Experience ====== TO…

1
Cécile Lejeune on her steep gravel learning curve and medically retiring from sports in college 1:47:40

2M ago1:47:40

1:47:40

Cécile Lejeune started racing triathlons in her native France at 12 years old and quickly began picking up national titles. After gaining the attention of international recruiters, she moved to the US to race track in college. Soon, however, a chronic series of stress fractures took her out of competition and forced her into early retirement. Now, …

1
516 🎙️ Phil Ross & Zach on Kettlebell Training Origins, Old School Martial Arts, Training as You "Get Older" 1:07:01

2M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

STRONG Life Podcast ep 516 Phil Ross & Zach discuss the following topics: Kettlebell Training Origins from the early 2000s Old School Martial Arts Lessons & Experiences Training as You "Get Older" Implementing Sandbags, Clubs, Maces, Bodyweight and more freedom in your training ===== Phil Ross's Podcast - HERE ======= Zach's BEST FREE Strength Trai…

1
Annika Langvad on coming out of retirement after having a baby 32:05

2M ago32:05

32:05

With six mountain bike world championships, a Leadville win, six World Cups, and six Cape Epic victories under her belt, Annika Langvad is one of the most decorated off road cyclists of all time. But shortly after yet another career triumph in 2019 when she pivoted to road racing and placed second at the Strade Bianche, she decided it was time to r…

1
Iron Roots 19 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 3 of 7: Grimek's Training as he got "Older", Bruno Sammartino's Workouts & Early Days Bob Hoffman / York Barbell Business 26:26

3M ago26:26

26:26

Iron Roots 19 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 3 of 7 Brought to you by: http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses TOPICS COVERED: Grimek's Training as he got "Older" along with his unique exercises Bruno Sammartino's Workouts & the Mail Order Training Program that Jan ordered when he was younger Early Days Bob Hoffman / York Barbell Busines…

1
Iron Roots Ep 18 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 2 of 7 (John Grimek's Workouts & Bob Backlund's Bodyweight Workouts) 25:00

3M ago25:00

25:00

Iron Roots Ep 18 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 2 of 7 (John Grimek's Workouts & Bob Backlund's Bodyweight Workouts) Brought to you by https://PLAE.us DFND USA 20% Off with Code => ZACH ======= http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES https://GetDadStrong.com - (7 Day FREE Trial) 30 Minute Workouts for the Busy Dad / Busy Man https://mark…

1
Iron Roots Ep 17 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 1 of 7 (Strength & Health Magazine, John Grimek & John Terpak) 26:19

3M ago26:19

26:19

Iron Roots Ep 17 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 1 of 7 (Strength & Health Magazine, John Grimek & John Terpak) Brought to you by PLAE Global Lessons in old school strength from Jan Dellinger and York Barbell as we discuss training, nutrition and strength / muscle building methods from some of the most influential men in the IRON Game! ==== Brought to you by: …

1
515 🎙️ Fixing / Dealing with Elbow Pain, Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD), Reflecting & Assessing Your Work / Career, Martial for Football and More 43:20

3M ago43:20

43:20

STRONG Life 515 🎙️ Fixing / Dealing with Elbow Pain, Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD), Reflecting & Assessing Your Work / Career, Martial for Football and More Brought to you by: Zach Strength - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses HERE DFND USA - The BEST Compression & Recovery Gear 20% Off Code => ZACH ==== Your Discount Code for 50% off your …

1
Oregon Trail stage 5 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm, with Dylan Stucki and Nichole Baker 46:17

3M ago46:17

46:17

Payson and Sarah made it back to Bend. They may be a bit more haggard than they were at the beginning of the race, but that hasn’t dampened their enthusiasm. They sit down to talk about how the final stage played out, including all the tactics that went into the series overall standings. Then, they bring in Sarah’s husband Dylan to talk about his w…

1
Oregon Trail stage 4 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

Payson and Sarah had two very different experiences on day four of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder. They recap their respective miseries and triumphs on this second-to-last day, discuss how things are shaping up in the overall standings, and talk about the literal run-in with wildlife that left the racers shaken. They also talk about Dylan’s victor…

1
Oregon Trail stage 3 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm, with Skyler Taylor 29:05

3M ago29:05

29:05

Stage 3 saw the riders heading out for an enduro day that turned out to be very heavy on the climbing. Skyler Taylor, who won the men’s stage, joins Payson and Sarah to talk about how he managed to reel in Cam Jones who has so far dominated the race with his power and descending skills. He also talks about deciding to leave his full-time job to foc…

1
Oregon Trail stage 2 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm, with Cécile Lejeune 47:16

3M ago47:16

47:16

After the punishing 94.7 miles of stage two, Payson and Sarah sit down with Cécile Lejeune, who is currently duking it out for first place in the overall despite having raced fewer than 10 gravel races in her entire career. They recap the day, which included multiple crashes, plenty of interpersonal drama, and a few good samaritans. They also talk …

1
Oregon Trail stage 1 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm 29:54

3M ago29:54

29:54

As the dust settles on stage one of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, Payson and Sarah sit down to talk about the punishing 80 miles from Bend to Gilchrist. They discuss how things played out in the men’s and women’s fields, how Sarah’s new haircut might have taken her out of contention, Evel Knievel’s leap across the Snake River, and her husband Dy…

1
Westside Barbell Lessons, Nervous System Training, Old School Bodybuilding & Beating Depression 44:01

3M ago44:01

44:01

STRONG Life Podcast ep 514 QnA Westside Barbell Lessons, Nervous System Training, Old School Bodybuilding & Beating Depression. Brought to you by: STRONG Life Insider - FREE Training Courses HERE DFND USA - Best Recovery & Compression Gear 20% Discount Code => ZACH Dad STRONG - 7 Days FREE Training for Busy Dads ======== http://ZachStrength.com - B…

1
Ride With Pace: Sarah Sturm and Taylor Lideen at Unbound 29:23

3M ago29:23

29:23

In this final episode on this year’s Unbound, we’re bringing you two interviews that Payson recorded while on the ground in Emporia. The first took place with Sarah Sturm the night before the race in which she discusses the limitations of team tactics in the women’s field. Her husband Dylan Stucki and mechanic Anna Greetis also chime in to talk abo…

1
Zach & Joe Riggio w Former USMC & Navy SEAL, Tommy Richardson 1:07:47

3M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

STRONG Life Podcast ep 513 Zach & Joe Riggio w Former USMC & Navy SEAL, Tommy Richardson Joe on IG - https://www.instagram.com/coachjoestrong/ Tommy on IG - https://www.instagram.com/raise.your.horn/ Brought to you by Zach Strength - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses DFND USA - BEST Compression and Recovery Gear 20% OFF CODE => ZACH ======== http…

1
Ride With Pace: Rosa Klöser the day after Unbound 38:27

3M ago38:27

38:27

Going into Unbound this year as the defending champion, Rosa Klöser knew she was a marked woman. What she didn’t expect was that the usual crashes and chaos of gravel’s biggest event would start as soon as the first handful of miles. After a fall, a flat, and a wrong turn in the finish shoot, Rosa managed to walk away with fourth place. She caught …

1
Coaching Athletes to WIN in Sports AND LIFE 1:04:44

3M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

STRONG Life Podcast ep 512 Coaching Athletes to WIN in Sports AND LIFE Captains and Coaches Podcast with Tex McQuiklin Brought to you by ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses SSPCoach.com - Get Certified (Business, Training & MORE!) DFNDUSA.com - BEST Compression and Recovery Gear Discount Code => ZACH = 20% Discount ==============…

1
Why "Globo Gyms" Suck & Why OLD SCHOOL STRENGTH MUST RETURN 32:19

4M ago32:19

32:19

STRONG Life Podcast ep 511 - Why "Globo Gyms" Suck & Why OLD SCHOOL STRENGTH MUST RETURN Brought to you by The STRONG Life Insider - BEST FREE STRENGTH COURSES HERE DFND USA - The BEST Recovery & Compression Gear (https://dfndusa.com) 20% Off Code => ZACH ========= Get Certified as a SSP Coach (Strength & Sports Performance Coach) SSPCoach.com ====…

1
Unbound recap part II with Karo Migoń and key takeaways 1:30:09

4M ago1:30:09

1:30:09

In the second part of our Unbound recap, Payson chats with Karo Migón about her dominant win. After initiating an early breakaway with two other riders, she went solo with nearly 50 miles to go, finishing all on her own despite having a slow rear puncture. Her ride is even more impressive considering that last year was her first gravel season and s…

1
Unbound recap part I with Cam Jones 56:30

4M ago56:30

56:30

In the first half of our Unbound recap, Payson sits down with men's 200 winner Cam Jones to talk about his stunning breakaway with TudorPro rider Simon Pellaud that stuck from mile 50 all the way through to a massive course record. Cam went into the race hoping to earn a wild card slot in the Grand Prix and left the race as a favorite for the serie…

1
510 🎙️ The Travel Sports "Matrix" & How to Fix this BROKEN Model 18:05

4M ago18:05

18:05

STRONG LIFE PODCAST 510 🎙️ The Travel Sports "Matrix" & How to Fix this BROKEN Model Brought to you by: The STRONG Life Insider - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses DFND USA - Best Compression & Recovery Gear 20% Off Code => ZACH https://GetDadSTRONG.com - 7 Days FREE Intro for Busy Dads / Busy Men ======== BEST STRENGTH TRAINING RESOURCES BELOW: …

1
509 🎙️ Lessons from 2025 as Strength Coaches | Success, Culture, Caring & WINNING Teams 48:51

4M ago48:51

48:51

STRONG Life Podcast 509 🎙️ Lessons from 2025 as Strength Coaches | Success, Culture, Caring & WINNING Teams with Paul Kolody and Zach Even - Esh TOPICS: ✔️ Common Themes among the most successful athletes ✔️ Expectations & Standards & Why these 2 Things are CRUCIAL for TEAM Success ✔️ Strength is NOT a bad thing / Why so Many Injuries in athletes? …

1
Unbound preview with Dylan Johnson 1:22:41

4M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

It’s Unbound week and Payson sat down with fellow sidelined-by-injury Grand Prix rider Dylan Johnson to set the scene and make some predictions. They talk about how last year’s race played out, what the weather is shaping up to be like and how it could impact the race, and why they think the team tactics will be completely different this year. They…

1
Nichole Baker on her unexpected detour into racing and graduating from Johns Hopkins 1:37:59

4M ago1:37:59

1:37:59

For years, Payson has maintained that Nichole is the most talented athlete in their household, but it wasn’t until this winter that she finally decided to add some structure to her riding and shoot for some concrete goals. It all came about during an unusual lull in her schedule shortly after she and Payson finished his crossing project in New Zeal…

1
ProCo 272: Don't Spend the Night in Beast City - Beast Games 1:01:25

4M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

*stumbles out of a cave squinting into the light of day* How long has it been? What year is it?? The new Pope is from Chicago?!?! Wow, we sure have a lot to catch up on, but lets start with the most important thing. Game shows have somehow found yet another way to confuse and dissapoint us. Just when we think we have seen it all, Mr. Beast - the mo…

1
Helping a Strength Coach / Gym Owner with Business Struggles 40:41

4M ago40:41

40:41

STRONG Life Podcast ep 508 Helping a Strength Coach / Gym Owner with Business Struggles This a heartfelt message from a Strength Coach who needs help while juggling busy family life, financials and growing the business. Both of my certifications come with business bonuses and SSPC Cert is getting another business bonus so make sure you check it out…

1
The FARM BAR 🎙️ Honoring the Old School Strength Greats Who Paved the Way Before Us 20:26

4M ago20:26

20:26

STRONG Life Podcast 507 The FARM BAR 🎙️ Honoring the Old School Strength Greats Who Paved the Way Before Us The FARM BAR - to order, you can email Jason Boogerd at INTEK Strength: ➡️ [email protected] =========== Best FREE Strength Training Courses HERE ========== MEMORIAL DAY SALE FOR DFND USA 25% OFF WITEWIDE https://dfndusa.com/ ===…

1
Alexey Vermeulen on shaking up the Grand Prix and bringing new talent into the sport 1:19:35

4M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

Alexey Vermeulen has a lot of thoughts on how US gravel can improve. A 100-mile Unbound. A U23 field. Fewer elite riders in the Grand Prix—the list goes on. Since leaving the WorldTour to join the American off-road scene, Alexey has become one of the most prominent racers in the sport, finishing second overall in the first two years of the Grand Pr…

1
Developing Youth Athletes & Why America is Struggling in Sports 15:19

4M ago15:19

15:19

STRONG Life Podcast ep 506 Developing Youth Athletes & Why America is Struggling in Sports Brought to you by: http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES http://SSPCoach.com - SSPC (Strength & Sports Performance Coach) CERTIFICATION with Business Bonus Seminar $100 Discount Code => UNDERGROUND https://GetDadStrong.com - (7 Day FRE…