HeyJaredThe Lions Pit Podcast
Inspiring stories of resilience and triumph. Interviews with those who overcame challenges to achieve greatness. Common people doing the uncommon.
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Built for Community: Ep. 62 Josh Job (opens the original)
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Fitness is more than just training—it’s the people, the community, and the connections you build along the way. This week, I sit down with Josh Job, founder of Austin Fitness Community and co-founder of Austin Fit Fest, to talk about his journey building one of Austin’s most connected fitness communities. We talk about how Austin Fitness Community started, what inspired Josh to bring different corners of the fitness world together, and how that vision eventually grew into Austin Fit Fest. We als
Beyond the Barbell: Ep. 61 Mike Bledsoe (opens the original)
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From coaching in a gym to building one of the biggest fitness podcasts in the world.This week, I sit down with Mike Bledsoe, co-founder of Barbell Shrugged, entrepreneur, coach, and someone who's spent years challenging the way we think about fitness, business, and personal growth.We talk about his journey through the fitness industry, building Barbell Shrugged from the ground up, the lessons that came with entrepreneurship, and what happens when the success you're chasing doesn't necessarily br
Built on Faith: Ep. 60 Erik Gundersen (opens the original)
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What happens when the next chapter of your life isn't just about building something, but about finding something deeper? This week, I sit down with Erik Gundersen, co-founder of FITAID, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, health, purpose, and his newfound faith. We talk about his journey building brands in the fitness and beverage world, his newest hydration supplement, Fortified, and what inspired him to start this next chapter. But more importantly, Erik opens up about his journey with
The Business of Fitness: Ep. 59 Larry Maloney (opens the original)
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Success rarely happens overnight—it’s built through years of showing up, learning, and putting in the work. This week, I sit down with Larry Maloney , COO and GM of Korrect Fitness, for a conversation about the path that brought him to where he is today. Larry opens up about starting from the ground up, the lessons he learned through every stage of his career, and how those experiences shaped the leader and coach he is now. We also dive into his newest project, where he's helping fitness profess
The Inner Work: Ep. 58 Samson Odusanya (opens the original)
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Healing isn't always about fixing what's broken—sometimes it's about learning to understand yourself, let go of what no longer serves you, and move through life with more intention.This week, I sit down with Samson Odusanya for a powerful conversation about healing, self-discovery, and the inner work that shapes every part of our lives. We talk about navigating pain, breaking unhealthy patterns, embracing vulnerability, and why real growth starts with being honest with yourself.Samson shares his
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