Best Kyle Kamp Podcasts (2025)

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FAQ: What should I eat before an early AM workout? Does anything increase metabolism? Plus, more (and an invite!) 24:28

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Lindsay is back for this round of FAQ where we look at: Does anything actually increase metabolism (Spoiler: yes!) What should I eat before a really early morning workout? Do I have to add in exercise to achieve my goals? Are there other ways? What exactly is 'energy expenditure'? Sing up for the Backcountry Nutrition QA&- happening July 16th, 2025…

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Mob Programming in College, Retro Edition: Prof Ben Kovitz on What He Learned from a Semester of Mobbing 54:01

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📚 How does Mob Programming really work in the college classroom? In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we reconnect with Professor Ben Kovitz to explore the raw lessons, surprising wins, and tough challenges from a full semester of mob programming in a college software design course. Ben shares what happened when he replaced traditional lectur…

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Ep. 170 - Travis Smith - Silence Does The Heavy Lifting 1:18:19

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Travis Smith is a seasoned leader and innovative thinker in the world of packaging and logistics. As the Vice President of Coaching at Ernest Packaging Solutions, Travis brings more than two decades of experience driving transformative strategies that challenge industry norms. Known for his energetic leadership and relentless commitment to customer…

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From Pub Night to Production Code: How a TDD Board Game Transforms Teams with John Wilson, Janis Kampe, and Ted M. Young 48:00

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🎲 In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we dive into a unique and game-changing (literally) approach to learning Test-Driven Development (TDD) with Ted M. Young (JitterTed), John Wilson, and Janis Kampe. Discover the origin story of the TDD board game that started as a simple teaching aid and evolved into a powerful learning experience for dev…

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Real Talk on Nutrition + Hunting Stories to Back It (w/ Jaden at Hunt West) 1:22:44

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Check out all the V2P Resources- including our Backcountry Nutrition Course- here. From Hunt West: "In this episode of the Hunt West Podcast, Jaden Bales sits down with longtime friend and backcountry nutrition expert Kyle Kamp of Valley to Peak Nutrition. Kyle shares how mastering the basics of nutrition—not chasing the latest fads—is the key to p…

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Why Legacy Code Is Everyone’s Problem: Wouter Lagerweij on Product & Engineering Ownership 49:31

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👨‍💻 Legacy code isn’t just old untested code—it’s a symptom of deeper problems in your organization. In this no-fluff episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we’re joined by Agile and technical coach Wouter Lagerweij to break down why legacy issues persist and how shared responsibility between product and engineering is the key to meaningful change. 🎯 W…

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Ep. 169 - Cat and Nat - Their Unfiltered Hinge Moments 49:33

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Cat and Nat are the power duo that have redefined real talk for moms everywhere. They are known for their hilarious unfiltered conversations that have helped them amass a huge online community and following. Cat and Nat discuss the highs and lows of parenting, youth sports, and what resilience looks like when you are raising kids, running a busines…

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Top of the World: Journey to the Mount Everest Summit (W/ Michael Kirby) 1:09:42

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A five year dream with PLENTY of setbacks along the way. Michael and I talk through those setbacks, training, and yes- what nutrition looks like to climb the tallest mountain in the world. Bar Recipe Other Resources from Valley to PeakBy Kyle Kamp

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Powerful, Profitable Software Products – Behind the Book with Kyle Rowland 46:53

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🎙️ What happens when software engineers and leaders don’t speak the same language? How do context-free Agile practices and technical dogma lead teams astray? And how do we create engineering cultures that deliver real business value without burning out? In this Mob Mentality Show episode, we sit down with Kyle Rowland—leadership and software consul…

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Liminal Thinking with Dave Gray: Meet the Man Who Accidentally Wrote a Book About Us 47:26

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What if your beliefs—about work, people, or even yourself—are quietly holding you back? In this episode of The Mob Mentality Show, we sit down with visual thinker, author, and accidental Mob Programming anthropologist Dave Gray to unpack the power of belief, clarity, and collaboration in tech and beyond. Dave Gray is known for Liminal Thinking—a bo…

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Ep. 168 - Greg Kampe - Life is a Team Sport 1:06:37

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Greg Kampe has been the head basketball coach for 40 seasons at Oakland University. He is the longest tenured coach at one institution. Coach Kampe has racked up more than 700 wins during his career. He is in the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. 00:08:50 Gaining Respect as a Coach 00:14:26 Life as a Team Sport 00:18:51 Balancing Team and Individual As…

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2025 Death Hike (Pt 2) : 100-mile attempt in the Grand Canyon (W/ Mark) 1:05:05

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The 2025 Exo Mtn Gear Death Hike of the Grand Canyon and our attempt at 100-miles. We recap the hike, nutrition, how we changed our training- and a host of other topics. Marks Food List Kyle's Food List Fueling When You Don't Feel Like It Guide At Home Muscular Endurance Circuit Resources from past Death Hikes…

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Off the Cuff: Free Copy of V2 Dehydrate Guide (Updates and Other Resources) 9:39

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Updates to our Dehydrate Guide- and a free copy for those that purchased version one. Listen to the episode for details. V2P Dehdyrate Guide V2P Self-Guided Backcountry Course Other Free ResourcesBy Kyle Kamp

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From the Birth of XP to the Death of Scrum with Tobias Mayer 46:00

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In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Tobias Mayer—author, coach, and longtime voice in the Agile world—to explore the journey from his early discovery of XP (Extreme Programming) in 1997 all the way to today’s debate around the death of Scrum. Tobias shares his personal transformation from developer to Scrum Master, his resistance to…

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Ep. 167 - Joe Maddon - The process is fearless 1:25:42

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Joe Maddon coached in baseball for over 4 decades. He was 3x MLB manager of the year. He coached the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006, in 2008 won the American League Pennant. In 2016, coach Maddon managed the Cubs in their first World Series title since 1908. 4:50 The Skills And Traits Of A New Young Prodigy 7:15 The Instinct Of Having That “It” Facto…

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Overrun Navigators, Strong Opinions, and Doc Reading: Prof Ben’s Mobbing Questions from the Trenches 49:42

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🎙️ In this episode of The Mob Mentality Show, we’re joined by Professor Ben Kovitz—a former software developer with 15 years of industry experience who went on to earn a PhD and is now teaching Computer Science at Cal Poly Humboldt. Prof Ben flips the script and brings his own real-world mob programming questions—challenges he’s faced while mobbing…

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Death Hike Part 1: Test yourself mentally, physically, and testicular(ly). Lessons in unwavering commitments in spite of unexpected hurdles (w/ Gabriel Saindon) 56:50

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Gabriel had every reason on the planet to legitimately not show up to this years Death Hike. Yet, his first question to his doctor after a finding in his health was "Am I still going to be able to make this hike?" We talked ABOUT the hike, but we also talk about the importance of not sitting on things in your health you need to handle and what it m…

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Football, Trust, and Code: What Retro Bowl Teaches Tech Leaders, Coaches, and Teams 18:35

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🏈 Welcome to another episode of the Mob Mentality Show, where we explore the intersection of software development, leadership, and real-world lessons—from the unexpected to the game-changing. This time, we're talking Coaching Credits—as seen in the addictive mobile football game Retro Bowl—and how they map directly to trust, influence, and leadersh…

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Ep. 166 - Travis Horn - The Balance Guru 58:32

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Travis Horn is The Balance Guru. He is a two time Guinness Book of World Records holder. He holds the record for greatest height to hold a handstand on interlocking platforms at 18 feet 5 inches. He also holds the record for highest hippie jump on a longboard. Travis was a contestant on the Go Big Show. He is a Marine Veteran, humanitarian, and has…

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How to Split the Impossible: Slicing Stories When the Dream Is Too Big 23:33

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🎙️ Ever faced a product vision so massive it felt impossible to start? In this Mob Mentality Show episode, we tackle the art and science of Story Splitting — breaking down huge dreams into small, deliverable slices without losing momentum or clarity. We explore real-world strategies, including: Asking the hard questions like Do we really need to re…

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Ketone IQ, Non-stick pans, and Grand Canyon R2R2R (X2) Food (Resource galore!) 35:32

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Thanks for checking the podcast out! Below are links referenced throughout the episode: 1. Prior R2R2R Podcast Episode (with attached Food list. 2. 2025 Nutrition & Food List. 3. Podcast on fat burning fat as fuel, and fat adaptation. 4. Link to 2 DIY Bars for the backcountry. Our BACKCOUNTRY FOUNDATIONS course is now live if you want to check it o…

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How Gemba Walks and Mobbing Reveal the Truth About Your Engineering Org with Phil Borlin 46:27

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🎙️ What’s really happening inside your engineering org? In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we sit down with Philip Borlin, Director of Engineering and advocate for lean thinking, mobbing, and team capability building, to uncover how Gemba Walks, smaller batch sizes, and healthy team nudges reveal the actual state of your tech organization—n…

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Ep. 165 - Dr. Kevin Chapman - The Mentally Tough Way of Mastering Our Emotions 48:52

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Dr. Kevin Chapman is a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Chapman is the director at the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Kevin received his doctorate from the University of Louisville. He completed his undergraduate at Centre College. He was also a 2 sport athlete in track and foot…

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No Branches?! Ron Cohen Breaks Down Trunk Based Development and Feature Flags (For Real) 43:48

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What if your team didn’t need branches at all? 💥 In this episode of The Mob Mentality Show, we sit down with Ron Cohen, CTO and co-founder of Bucket, to unpack the real story behind Trunk Based Development (TBD) and the practical use of Feature Flags. Ron stirred the pot online by challenging common assumptions around TBD — and now he’s here to cle…

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Year of Redemption: health, sheep, and conquering past defeats (w/ Nicholas Gilbert) 39:38

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Nicholas Gilbert joins me this week to talk through his own personal journey. From running track for University of Oregon in college to getting busy with a family, he found himself in the same spot most of us do- unhappy with our health, but not 100% sure what to do about it. 2024 was a year of redemption for Nicholas. Not only did he solve for the…

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Ep. 164 - Owen & Josh Finnerty - The Golf Sock 40:39

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The Twins, Owen and Josh Finnerty are the owners of The Golf Sock. Josh graduated from Cal Tech and played soccer. Josh is the leader in research and design of The Golf Sock. Owen played soccer at both Michigan and Michigan State. He handles the day-to-day operations for The Golf Sock. Their mission is to improve your golf game with a sock designed…

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How Software Prof Ben Kovitz Turned His Class into a Live Coding Mob 45:40

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What happens when a college software design course ditches traditional lectures and embraces Mob Programming? In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we sit down with Ben Kovitz, a former software developer turned professor at Cal Poly Humboldt, to explore his innovative approach to teaching software design through mobbing. Topics Covered: ✅ Fro…

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Q&A Part 2: How are you training for this years Death Hike? Seed oils: Aren't you worried about the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio? 23:09

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Recap of the 2024 Death Hike with Nutrition List Stay in the loop for the release of our Backcountry Nutrition Course!By Kyle Kamp

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Garrick West on 'Building' Great Developers with XP & Agile plus the Best Debugging 48:03

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🔥 How do you actually build great software developers? How do you debug like a pro? And what happens when XP (Extreme Programming) makes a comeback after the Scrum backlash? Join us as Garrick West—a seasoned XP practitioner, Agile coach, and software craftsmanship advocate—dives into: ✅ Building Agile Software Developers: From XP mentorship to ind…

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Ep. 163 - Chloë McCardel- Queen Of The Channel 1:30:17

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Chloë McCardel holds multiple long distance swimming records. In October 2021 she set the record for the most English Channel crossings at 44. She also holds the Australian record for triple non-stop crossing of the English Channel. Chloë is a speaker and coach, having coached many marathon swimmers. She is also an advocate for domestic violence vi…

Kyle Kamp Podcasts

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Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

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The Mob Mentality Show

The Mob Mentality Show

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Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell

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FAQ: What should I eat before an early AM workout? Does anything increase metabolism? Plus, more (and an invite!) 24:28

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Mob Programming in College, Retro Edition: Prof Ben Kovitz on What He Learned from a Semester of Mobbing 54:01

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Ep. 170 - Travis Smith - Silence Does The Heavy Lifting 1:18:19

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From Pub Night to Production Code: How a TDD Board Game Transforms Teams with John Wilson, Janis Kampe, and Ted M. Young 48:00

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Real Talk on Nutrition + Hunting Stories to Back It (w/ Jaden at Hunt West) 1:22:44

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Why Legacy Code Is Everyone’s Problem: Wouter Lagerweij on Product & Engineering Ownership 49:31

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Ep. 169 - Cat and Nat - Their Unfiltered Hinge Moments 49:33

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Top of the World: Journey to the Mount Everest Summit (W/ Michael Kirby) 1:09:42

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Powerful, Profitable Software Products – Behind the Book with Kyle Rowland 46:53

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Liminal Thinking with Dave Gray: Meet the Man Who Accidentally Wrote a Book About Us 47:26

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Ep. 168 - Greg Kampe - Life is a Team Sport 1:06:37

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2025 Death Hike (Pt 2) : 100-mile attempt in the Grand Canyon (W/ Mark) 1:05:05

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Off the Cuff: Free Copy of V2 Dehydrate Guide (Updates and Other Resources) 9:39

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From the Birth of XP to the Death of Scrum with Tobias Mayer 46:00

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Ep. 167 - Joe Maddon - The process is fearless 1:25:42

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Overrun Navigators, Strong Opinions, and Doc Reading: Prof Ben’s Mobbing Questions from the Trenches 49:42

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Death Hike Part 1: Test yourself mentally, physically, and testicular(ly). Lessons in unwavering commitments in spite of unexpected hurdles (w/ Gabriel Saindon) 56:50

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Football, Trust, and Code: What Retro Bowl Teaches Tech Leaders, Coaches, and Teams 18:35

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Ep. 166 - Travis Horn - The Balance Guru 58:32

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How to Split the Impossible: Slicing Stories When the Dream Is Too Big 23:33

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Ketone IQ, Non-stick pans, and Grand Canyon R2R2R (X2) Food (Resource galore!) 35:32

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How Gemba Walks and Mobbing Reveal the Truth About Your Engineering Org with Phil Borlin 46:27

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Ep. 165 - Dr. Kevin Chapman - The Mentally Tough Way of Mastering Our Emotions 48:52

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No Branches?! Ron Cohen Breaks Down Trunk Based Development and Feature Flags (For Real) 43:48

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Year of Redemption: health, sheep, and conquering past defeats (w/ Nicholas Gilbert) 39:38

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Ep. 164 - Owen & Josh Finnerty - The Golf Sock 40:39

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How Software Prof Ben Kovitz Turned His Class into a Live Coding Mob 45:40

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Q&A Part 2: How are you training for this years Death Hike? Seed oils: Aren't you worried about the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio? 23:09

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Garrick West on 'Building' Great Developers with XP & Agile plus the Best Debugging 48:03

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Ep. 163 - Chloë McCardel- Queen Of The Channel 1:30:17