Best Epp Group Podcasts (2025)

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The legacy of Pope Francis 35:34

4d ago35:34

35:34

Pope Francis, the first Pope from South America, passed away on Easter Monday. In this episode of "EU Decoded", we talk about the legacy he leaves behind, and we remember his visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg in 2014. With our guests Željana Zovko MEP, Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto and Rev. Frank-Dieter Fischbach, we tried to find answers …

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Simplify rules, reduce costs – Why Europe’s SMEs can’t wait 39:58

15d ago39:58

39:58

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Europe’s economy, making up 99.8% of all companies and providing millions of jobs across the EU. Yet, too often, they are drowning in red tape instead of focusing on growth and innovation. In this debut episode of the SME Europe podcast, MEPs Jörgen Warborn, Marion Walsmann, Niels Flemmi…

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The battle for European democracy: How to counter hybrid attacks? 17:33

21d ago17:33

17:33

For years, authoritarian actors have attempted to manipulate elections, spread disinformation, and divide our societies. To fight back, the European Parliament has set up a Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, focused on tackling cyberattacks, deepfakes, and online manipulation. In this episode MEPs Mika Aaltola, Lena Düpont, and Tom…

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Europe’s big debates: Security, industry, and the economy at a crossroads 9:13

26d ago9:13

9:13

In this episode of EU Decoded, we break down the latest EU policy debates. The Internal Security Strategy is a step forward, but the EPP Group pushes for a European Security Pact to fight cross-border crime. We also cover key industry updates, including flexible CO2 rules for carmakers and support for the European steel industry. Meanwhile, the ‘St…

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Reinforcing EU sanctions against Russia 14:52

1M ago14:52

14:52

Russia’s unlawful war on Ukraine threatens both Ukrainian sovereignty and EU stability. A strong response is crucial to defending democracy and security. The EU must tighten sanctions enforcement to counter evasion, with its 16th package remaining key to weakening Russia’s war efforts. Sanctions can be as impactful as military action, and Russia’s …

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Men's Mental Health and Training - With Mike & Justin 1:24:16

1M ago1:24:16

1:24:16

Join Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo as she chats with new CHP coaches Mike Thompson and Justin Jones about men's mental health and how it plays out in lifestyle, health, and ability/motivation to train. Mike and Justin are relatively new fathers, and they discuss with Ariana (a new mother) the loneliness and pressure that comes with fatherhood,…

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Reviving EU competitiveness: What needs to change? 28:19

1M ago28:19

28:19

Europe is at a crossroads. Either it takes decisive action to regain its competitive edge or risks falling further behind other major economies. But what needs to change to revive the EU’s competitiveness? In this episode, we break down the key ingredients for growth – innovation, productivity, and cutting red tape – to ensure Europe remains a glob…

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Europe’s Wake-Up Call: Defence, Security, and the Future of the EU 7:38

2M ago7:38

7:38

With war at Europe’s doorstep and a dynamic situation in international affairs, the EU must take control of its own destiny. This week on “EU Decoded,” we examine Europe’s defence ambitions, calls for stricter migration enforcement, and the future of key industries like automotive and agriculture. Can Europe protect itself, its economy, and its val…

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EU defence in a changing world: autonomy, security and NATO’s role 20:09

2M ago20:09

20:09

From the challenges of transatlantic relations and defence spending to the innovations needed in Europe’s defence sector, we explore what it takes to build a stronger, more autonomous EU defence. Our esteemed guests, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, spokesperson and Coordinator for Security and Defence in the EPP Group and former Spanish Ambassador to …

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Trade, Competitiveness, and Security: What’s Next for Europe? 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

Another plenary session is behind us, and we bring you an overview of the week in the latest episode of our “EU Decoded” podcast. Some of the key topics discussed include international trade and tariffs, security, EU competitiveness, the Commission’s Work Programme for 2025 and three years of war in Ukraine. Tune in to hear more from the EPP Group …

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Clayton Foster: Crucible Champ 2024 55:06

3M ago55:06

55:06

Clay Foster has been a part of Complete Human Performance for years, and has been doing the hybrid thing for even longer. He won The Crucible Pro Men's Division in 2024, he's competed in the Hybricon Games (2023), and is registered for Rally in the Valley 2025 to name a few things. A coach himself, Clay's training has run the gamut from bodybuildin…

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The Art of SISU - Interview with Pete Nelson 55:22

3M ago55:22

55:22

Pete Nelson is the founder of SISU Lifestyle, a Northeast-Ohio company specializing in handcrafted saunas and contrast bath technology. He joins us on the CHP Podcast as a long-time user of our Strength + 50k and Marathon templates (most notably, winning the inaugural Antarctica 50k) and brings with him boatloads of wisdom. Too much to summarize, d…

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Driving Europe’s future: What path lies ahead of European carmakers? 11:58

3M ago11:58

11:58

The automotive industry has long been a cornerstone of Europe’s economy, providing over 13.8 million jobs and contributing significantly to the EU’s GDP. However, the sector now faces unprecedented difficulties - from regulatory pressures and high energy costs to competition from subsidized international players. In this episode we spoke to MEP Jen…

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Securing the EU's Future: Digital Regulation, Global Diplomacy and Competitiveness 9:04

3M ago9:04

9:04

In our first episode of 2025, we discuss the main topics from the latest plenary session: 🔵 The implications of the DSA for social media platforms 🔵 The future of EU-US relations 🔵 The Polish Presidency of the European Council 🔵 The Russian shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea 🔵 The critical situation in Venezuela 🔵 The urgent need to address Europe’s de…

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Illegal migration in Europe: What's the situation on the ground? 4:24

5M ago4:24

4:24

Illegal migration is one of Europe’s most pressing challenges, increasingly weaponised to undermine security and stability. In this episode of EU Decoded, the EPP Group delves into the hybrid warfare tactics at the Polish-Belarus border, the role of human traffickers, and the destabilisation attempts across external EU borders. Tune in to understan…

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Plenary wrap-up: The new Commission and 2025 EU budget 13:14

5M ago13:14

13:14

The new episode of "EU Decoded" brings you an overview of the plenary week as the Parliament focused on approving the new European Commission. Now that the vote is in, it's time to get to work. With the new Commission and the 2025 budget in place, we're reflecting on the EPP Group's priorities for the years ahead. Tune in - don't miss it!…

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EU automotive industry at the crossroads: Job losses loom amid growing pressure 13:10

6M ago13:10

13:10

Europe's automotive industry is facing a growing crisis that could lead to the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs in the sector. The EPP Group wants to ensure that driving remains affordable for everyone, not just for those who can afford expensive electric cars. To achieve this, Europe must be driven by economic realism and remain technological…

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October II Plenary Wrap-up 7:29

6M ago7:29

7:29

The latest episode of our podcast is out. This time, we’ve decoded all the key issues discussed at this week’s plenary session: 🔵 Migration 🔵 Financial help for Ukraine 🔵 Iran’s state-sponsored terrorism in Europe 🔵 Rule of law in Malta 🔵 Steel industry crisis 🔵 Sakharov Prize winners 🔵 China’s military provocations around Taiwan Don't miss it!…

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October I Plenary Wrap-up 7:50

7M ago7:50

7:50

Join us for a wrap-up of this week’s plenary session. We bring you discussions on: 🔵 Viktor Orbán’s controversial visit to the European Parliament 🔵 The situation in the Middle East 🔵 Problems in the EU’s car industry 🔵 The housing crisis 🔵 The impact of internal border controls on the stability of Schengen…

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September Plenary Wrap-up 10:48

7M ago10:48

10:48

🔵 Floods in Central Europe 🔵 Migration 🔵 EU competitiveness 🔵 Military support for Ukraine 🔵 Venezuela’s political turmoil These were the topics of the past week in Plenary, and we covered them all in our latest episode. Don't miss it!By EPP Group

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20 Top Training Priorities: Sorted (Sorta) Ep 1/2 1:05:27

7M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Ariana, Alex, and Trevor try to work out how they'd rate the relative importance of 20 training priorities, from 1-20 (1=most important, 20=least important). In this hour they manage to discuss roughly 10, so expect a second episode for sure. The theme of today is "It Depends." The 20 "Commonly Discussed Priorities" are as follows (and in no partic…

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RALLY IN THE VALLEY: Race Director Matt Stevens Talks Everything Rally 42:46

8M ago42:46

42:46

Join Ariana as she chats with Matt Stevens, race director of Rally in the Valley, an incredibly fun and exciting hybrid competition held in Hurricane, WV every year since 2023. Matt is also the Head Judge at Hybricon Games, held at the end of October, and brings his rich military experience and experience as an athlete and gym owner (ShotFire Fitne…

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Alex Viada: What is "HYBRID FITNESS"? 51:23

8M ago51:23

51:23

With the safeties off. Ariana and Alex discuss what he meant by "hybrid" the first time, how it's evolved (for better or for worse), what they think it means and who it refers to (and doesn't), which hybrid athletes they believe embody the spirit of hybrid the most, and why hybrid events are still heavily endurance (but getting better). @completehu…

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EPP: Group Training & What Physical Preparedness Looks LIke 46:19

9M ago46:19

46:19

Join Ariana Scalfo and Alex Viada as they do their first ever (???!! but first of many) podcasts of them just talking to each other about stuff they're doing, planning, building, and why they're excited about all of it. How did an offhand idea about deep-diving into Space Marines/metahuman supersoldiers train turn into a 100+ page protocol? And why…

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Alex Viada & Trevor Tartaglia: TSS Scores (and similar) for Hybrid Athletes 56:22

9M ago56:22

56:22

Coach Trevor Tartaglia takes the reigns of the CHP Podcast to chat with Alex Viada about the utility of TSS Scores (TrainingPeaks) and other "fatigue/stress" tracking algorithms for hybrid athletes. How they work, the pros, the cons, and how coaches can fully utilize these metrics (or similar) all included, as well as coaching insights from them bo…

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July Plenary Wrap-up 7:51

9M ago7:51

7:51

Building Europe’s defence and support for Ukraine, stepping up border protection, a common European Health Union, help for farmers and stronger regional development are just some of the priorities EPP Group leaders set for the new five-year EU term during the July plenary of the European Parliament. Despite a tough election campaign, the Group came…

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Tyler Koch: Training F-35 Fighter Pilots 1:04:58

10M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Join Ariana as she chats with Tyler Koch about his time working as a Subject Matter Expert for the United States Air Force, overseeing Human Performance within the F-35 fighter pilot community. He was also integral in founding the first ever Human Performance Initiative within Undergraduate Pilot Training. He has an M.S. in Exercise Science from Ge…

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MEPchat: Digital and green transition - what's next? 8:27

11M ago8:27

8:27

Europe has taken the lead in regulating AI, setting a precedent for the world. What should be done next? Tune in for this episode with MEPs Eva Maydell and Lidia Pereira on AI, innovation and clean technologies. Tune in!By EPP Group

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MEPchat: Will the EU Migration Deal be a game-changer? 7:50

11M ago7:50

7:50

Our newest episode delves into the EU migration deal - its challenges, promises and implications. MEPs Lena Dupont and Jeroen Lenaers shared their insights during this conversation. Tune in!By EPP Group

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MEPchat: Energy and security - what can we learn from the crisis and war 8:35

11M ago8:35

8:35

What does the future hold for Europe in the next five years? Former MEP Maria da Graça Carvalho and MEP Rasa Juknevičienė discuss the critical areas of energy, digital innovation and security. Tune in!By EPP Group

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MEPchat: EU defence spending - more and smarter 7:51

11M ago7:51

7:51

Geopolitical tensions are rising, from China's assertiveness to Putin's agenda. Tune in to this episode for a conversation between David McAllister and Tomas Tobe as they discuss navigating the path toward security.By EPP Group

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MEPchat: Critical raw materials - why, where, and how to get them? 7:44

11M ago7:44

7:44

If you don't know much about Critical Raw Materials, answer this: Do you drive a car? 🚗 Or use a cell phone? 📱 If so, then you should know more about the topic. Tune in to the conversation between Hildegard Bentele and Tom Berendsen.By EPP Group

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MEPchat: Cutting red tape and boosting international trade 7:36

12M ago7:36

7:36

If you want to know more about: 🔵 The EU’s business environment 🔵 The EU’s international trade ... then you cannot miss this new podcast episode with Martine Kemp and Jorgen Warborn. Tune in!By EPP Group

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MEPchat: Why do we need a European health union? 7:48

12M ago7:48

7:48

It’s time to talk about health. Join @peterliese and @TomislavSokol for an in-depth conversation on: European Health Union Medicine shortages Cancer and cardiovascular diseases Don't miss it!By EPP Group

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MEPchat: Press freedom, mental health and combating hate speech 7:36

12M ago7:36

7:36

Get ready for a great conversation between Maria Walsh and Magdalena Adamowicz in this episode of our MEPchat series! They discussed pressing issues - from mental health awareness to media freedom; they tackled it all. Don't miss out! *This episode was originally recorded in February as a part of a video series. Watch the whole series on our YouTub…

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MEPchat: EU budget, cohesion and Schengen expansion 7:54

12M ago7:54

7:54

In the first episode of our MEPchat series, Siegfried Muresan and Andrey Novakov discussed the following topics: 🔵 Recovery and Resilience Facility 🔵 Cohesion Policy 🔵 a bigger EU budget 🔵 Schengen expansion This episode was originally recorded in February as a part of a video series. Watch the whole series on our YouTube channel.…

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Support Belarus’ political prisoners, pressure the Lukashenko regime! 15:11

12M ago15:11

15:11

EPP Group Parliamentarians joined Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in calling for more opposition support and more pressure on the Lukashenko regime. In this podcast, we look at how the European Parliament event highlighted the plight of over 1,500 political prisoners in Belarus. These include Nobel Peace Laureate Ales Bialiats…

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End violence against women: Mobilising all EU countries in the fight 18:51

12M ago18:51

18:51

Figures on violence against women are shocking. Every day, two women are killed at the hands of a partner or family member in the EU, and sexual harassment affects one in two women. In this episode of our "A Europe that Protects You" series, we delve deeper into the decisive steps the EU is taking to combat this pervasive issue. We believe that cri…

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Business and Trade: Navigating the EU's Growth Engines 20:47

1y ago20:47

20:47

With the EU accounting for 14% of global trade in goods and around 38 million jobs in Europe depending on European exports, the importance of international trade cannot be overstated. In this episode of the EPP Group podcast series ‘A Europe that Protects You,’ we look at global trade's impact on the EU regarding innovation, competitiveness and job…

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Trevor Tartaglia: .V3 Templates 1:02:04

1y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Ariana and Trevor sit down and chat about the V3 template changes, what's next for CHP templates, and why they chose to push hard in this direction (app development aside). Plus, it's a general introduction into who Trevor is and how he ended up a military yoga teacher who also did CrossFit (it's true). New to CHP: Strength + 5k Strength + 10k Trai…

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Market Harmony: Building a Social Economy in the EU 13:20

1y ago13:20

13:20

Over 70% of businesses in the EU lack staff with adequate digital skills, which hinders investment. How can we fix the imbalance between unemployment, job vacancies and the skills needed to fill them? The first step towards bridging this gap is to offer further training programs for our workforce. Upskilling and lifelong learning are key parts of t…

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Empowering the EU: Championing a European Health Union 25:41

1y ago25:41

25:41

Healthcare is a key concern across the EU27. In fact, two out of three Europeans would like to see a common European Health Union, according to a Eurostat survey. This would ensure quality care for all Europeans. In this episode of our "A Europe that Protects You" series, we delve into the major achievements of this legislative term and the EPP Gro…

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Susan Lopez: The Tactical Dietitian 1:02:33

1y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Susan Lopez MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, TSAC*F is a Registered Dietitian working for a Special Operations unit, and boy does she have some fascinating insight for hybrid and tactical athletes. Susan outlines the different strategies she uses for the two most common athlete archetypes she encounters in Special Operations, including approaching protein intake…

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Organised crime and its €139 billion damage to the EU 17:17

1y ago17:17

17:17

How to combat organised crime in the EU? Organised crime is a major threat to the internal security of the European Union and Europeans. In 2019, criminal activities like drug trafficking, human smuggling and cybercrime cost the EU a staggering €139 billion. The EPP Group proposes a targeted strategy to 'follow the money' – freezing and confiscatin…

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Beyond the grid: Securing the future of EU energy 19:34

1y ago19:34

19:34

Higher energy prices squeeze both consumers and businesses. This is due to a green transition toward renewable energy, and a drive toward an EU Energy Union with more dependable supplies from home and abroad. In this episode of the EPP Group podcast series ‘’A Europe that protects its people,’’ we talk to some key players in the European Parliament…

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Winds of Change: The New Era in Migration and Asylum 14:06

1y ago14:06

14:06

More than 300.000 people crossed European borders illegally in 2022. Member States' reception capacities are at their limits, and serious action is needed. In our latest episode, we discussed the European migration crisis and the benefits of the newly adopted Pact on Migration and Asylum. We also discussed the grim reality of migrant smuggling. Wit…

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Jack Driscoll: An "Overall Fitness Enjoyer" 57:22

1y ago57:22

57:22

Meet Jack Driscoll, self-proclaimed "overall fitness enjoyer," firefighter, coach, and phenomenal hybrid athlete. A guy who enjoys launching himself at a wide variety of fitness events, Jack burst into the competitive scene by winning Rally in the Valley, around the same time that he was tackling Hybricon Regionals, followed by a bodybuilding compe…

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Vera Stepina - Crucible Pro Champ 2024 1:05:33

1+ y ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Vera Stepina is a lifestyle and nutrition coach, a hybrid athlete who was doing hybrid stuff before it was hybrid, a client of Alex Viada's, and a woman with 3 children who is rediscovering her potential after at least a year of considering it "dead in the water." Listen to Vera and Ariana discuss the mindset required for massive lifestyle overhaul…

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Kaleb Yates: Prepared for All Things Ep #69 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

57:54

Kaleb is a tenured Spartan pro athlete, HYROX racer, DEKA athlete, and hybrid competitor - listen to him discuss how he arrived at this competitive level, what appeals to him about hybrid sport, and the pros and cons of being a "larger" competitor (6'3, 210+ lbs). On top of that, Kaleb is an upstanding gent and brilliant sportsman, bringing a feroc…

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COP28: Can the world match the EU's ambition on climate? 11:03

1+ y ago11:03

11:03

We are only a few days away from the beginning of the COP28 in Dubai where the EU arrives leading the fight against climate change with over 30 laws that aim pushing us closer to achieving the Paris Agreement goals. But as it was said many times before, Europe can't do it all on its own. We need others to step up, mainly USA, India and China. Tune …

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