Be Legendary Podcast
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsThe "Be Legendary Podcast" is aimed at highlighting individuals that pursue excellence in their life through strength. We examine trends and unique attributes of some of the greatest coaches, athletes, and business minds to not only tell their story but to serve as a catalyst for advancement in your own life. At Sorinex we believe in elevating what it means to be human, and to clearly define what it means to "Be Legendary".
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#76 Michael Hill - Georgetown Basketball
March 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down this week with Michael Hill. Michael is the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Performance and oversees 29 different sports with a specialization in basketball at Georgetown University. A native of Fort Dodge, Iowa, he has been with the Georgetown University athletics department since 2004. In May 2017 Hill was recognized as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), which is ...
#75 Rachel Balkovec - Yankees Hitting Coach
March 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Rachel Balkovec, a hitting coach for the New York Yankees. Rachel and Brandon discuss her extensive background in human performance, her outlook on life/coaching, and what it is like to be the first full-time female hitting coach hired by a big-league team.
#74 Phil Daru - MMA S&C Coach
February 26, 2020 13:12 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly travels to Florida to sit down with Phil Daru. Phil is a Performance Coach at the widely regarded American Top Team MMA (ATT) in Coconut Creek, FL. ATT has produced fighters such as Robbie Lawler, Tyron Woodley, and Jorge Masvidal. Coach Daru has most recently won the 2019 MMA Coach of the Year in Florida. Phil is a 10+ year MMA S&C Coach Veteran as well as an online coach. He produces weekly instructional content on his social platforms including Darustrong.com.
#73 Michael Hulcher - Gym Jones
February 19, 2020 14:37 - 1 hour - 83 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with coach, programming director, and artist Michael Hulcher of Gym Jones. The two discuss their athletic experiences, training methodologies, coaching tactics, and motivations behind what they do.
#72 Derek Woodske - WinterStrong 2 Wrap Up
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBBrandon Lilly sits down with Derek Woodske to recap WinterStrong 2. WinterStrong 2 is an event that Sorinex Outdoors hosts to introduce the high-performance community to the outdoors.
#71 Robin Lyons - Founder of MTN LAB
February 04, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBRobin’s coaching philosophy is every athlete is unique therefore every athlete needs to be coached in a way that is suitable for them; meeting each athlete where they are currently not where they want to be, allows for long-term success. Robin works with athletes who want to get better and grow as individuals through the coaching process. Robin provides structure and direction through her training prescription that not only enhances performance but educates the athletes on the why behind the...
#70 Ray Zingler - @zingler_strength
January 29, 2020 13:57 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBRay is the owner of Zingler Strength & Conditioning, LLC and is recognized as a Certified Physical Preparation Specialist, one of the industry's leading certifications endorsed by world-renowned performance coaches Joe DeFranco of DeFranco's Gym and Jim Smith of Diesel Strength & Conditioning. Ray has been serving the North Metro Atlanta area since 2009. His blue-collar, nothing fancy, just consistency and hard work approach to research-based training has allowed him to serve his wide range...
#69 SS12 Throwback Presentation - Derek Woodske
January 21, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBSummerStrong 12 Throwback Presentation by Derek Woodske. Derek is a long-time strength coach serving the NCAA and NFL. He was also a 4x All-American and an 8x Canadian national champion in track and field. Derek is also the host of the popular strength and conditioning podcast EcoBolic Radio.
#68 SS12 Throwback Presentation - Kaz Kazadi / Dr. Pat Ivey
January 14, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBSummerStrong 12 Throwback Presentation by Kaz Kazadi & Dr. Pat Ivey. Kaz is the Assistant A.D. for Human Performance at SMU while Dr. Pat Ivey is the Associate AD/Student-Athlete Health & Performance at the U. of Louisville. Kaz talks about his childhood and immigration into the US and how it shaped his coaching philosophy. Dr. Ivey talks about how he met Kaz and how their friendship began and continued through the years.
#67 SS12 Throwback Presentation - Maj. Donald “Donny” Bigham
December 31, 2019 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBSummerStrong 12 Throwback presentation by Maj. Donald “Donny” Bigham. Maj. Bigham talks about the trials and tribulations he faced when implementing a new standard of fitness (ACFT) in the U.S. Army, along with stories of deployments oversees.
#66 SS12 Throwback Presentation - Coach Megan Young
December 18, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBSummerStrong 12 Throwback presentation by Coach Megan Young. Coach Young tells the story of her diagnosis/battle with leukemia, how that has shaped her outlook as a person/coach, and how others can support those going through the battle with cancer.
#65 Bill Gillespie - Sorinex Strength Coach
December 10, 2019 18:36 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBAfter 30+ years of coaching, the legendary Bill Gillespie has officially joined the Sorinex team. As a Sorinex Strength Coach, Bill’s primary role will be to support our community with the knowledge and education he has gained in his 3+ decades of experience creating some of the strongest athletes in the world. Listen as Sorinex's Bert Sorin and Brandon Lilly discuss Bill's history in strength and talk about upcoming projects.
#64 Jana Waller - Hunter, Artist, and Conservationist
December 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Jana Waller. Jana is a world renowned hunter, writer, artist, conservationist, and the host of her own show Skull Bound TV. Brandon and Jana talk about the emotion and preparation that goes behind hunting, and how that has helped shape, change, and even heal their lives today.
#63 SS12 Throwback Presentation - Neil Kamimura
November 27, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBSummerStrong 12 Presentation Throwback Episode. Neil is a knife maker from Hawaii who has used his creativity and skill to make a name for himself. Picking up this trade later in life, he was considered an underdog when competing on the show “Forged in Fire”, but then shocked everyone by winning the competition. While he is an electrician by trade, his great-grandfather was a blacksmith in Hilo. Neil expresses his art in the products he makes.
#62 Jeff Sobol - Head of S&C Football Kent State University
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down this week with Jeff Sobol @coach_swolebol. Jeff is the Head of Strength and Conditioning for Football at Kent State University in Kent, OH. Jeff talks about a wide range of topics from student-athletes and social media to his mentorship with Sean Edinger at Syracuse University.
#61 Tony Sentmanat @realworld_tactical
November 12, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly takes the podcast mobile and travels to "The Sorinex Tactical Farm" to podcast and catch up with Tony Sentmanat. Tony is a Marine Corps veteran and former SWAT Operator from Miami, Florida. He’s known for his exceptional real-life combat knowledge and expertise, along with extensive experience in nutrition, weight training, and mixed martial arts. Tony is also a consulting business owner, where he teaches combat, fitness, and lifestyle advice.
#60 Tony Sandoval - Director of Performance at Proof Fitness
October 23, 2019 13:33 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with coach, trainer, and friend Tony Sandoval. Brandon and Tony discuss his time as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, and then his transition to owning his own performance facility. They also talk about the challenges a career in strength and conditioning present.
#59 J Aggabao - Mamba Sports Academy
October 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with J Aggabao, strength and conditioning coach at Mamba Sports Academy. Brandon and J discuss his time in the military, college athletics, NFL, CFL, and Mamba Sports Academy.They also discuss the hardships J has faced, and how those lessons have shaped him into a more successful coach and leader.
#58 Bert Sorin & Ryan Michler
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBSorinex CEO, Bert Sorin, sits down with Ryan Michler at Sorinex HQ. Ryan is the creator/host of the Order of Man podcast. Ryan makes the long trek from Maine to South Carolina to catch up and talk about topics concerning masculinity in today's modern society and being a better all-around human being.
#57 Nate Chaszeyka - Ski Patroller, Mountaineer
October 02, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 93.3 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Nate Chaszeyka on this week's episode. Nate is a Ski Patroller for the Utah Avalanche Center. Nate is an avid climber, skier, and overall mountaineer. Brandon and Nate talk about a wide range of topics from personal struggles to being prepared on the mountains.
#56 Elmer Bench - Owner of Breaking Bars Gym
September 25, 2019 01:54 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Elmer Bench. Elmer is a former Clemson long snapper turned gym owner. Elmer has garnered a huge following in the small town of Manning, SC with his dedication and love of training along with the culture that he instills in all of his members.
#55 Kirstie Ennis - USMC Veteran, Mountaineer
September 18, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBKirstie served the Marine Corps for 6 years. On a routine flight Afghanistan, Kirstie’s helicopter crashed. As a result, Kirstie suffered injuries that lead to over 40 operations, battles with mental health, and eventually was faced with being an above knee amputee. Kirstie persevered and is now an avid snowboarder, cyclist, mountaineer, rock climber, runner, & hunter. Her focus amongst owning multiple businesses is the Kirstie Ennis Foundation that focuses on supporting deserving Non Profi...
#54 Catching up with Pops - Founder of Sorinex
September 11, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBBrandon Lilly travels down to Sorinex HQ in Lexington, SC to catch up with Richard "Pops" Sorin. They speak on a wide range of topics from his most recent bear camp with The Rivets in Canada to his take on raising children to live a legendary life.
#53 Mike Desanti - Licensed Health Coach, Author
September 04, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBMike Desanti is a multifaceted coach for mind, body, soul. More specifically, he is a health coach, gratitude and consciousness specialist and even an author of children's books. Mike is a person that leads through experience, and ownership of actions. Mike also is a licensed health coach and author of the new book "New Man Emerging". In this episode, Brandon and Mike delve into many situations that we face on a journey to living our best life.
#52 Catching up with Bert Sorin
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBBrandon Lilly makes the trek down to Sorinex Headquarters in Lexington, SC to catch up with CEO Bert Sorin. They talk about what's been going on recently in Bert's life ranging from SummerStrong12 to the latest Eberlestock Event in Idaho he attended.
#51 Robert Steeples - Former NFL Player
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBRobert Steeples is a former NFL Cornerback and current Head Football Coach of De Smet Jesuit High School in St. Louis, MO.
#50 Jaelyn Wolf - Content Director of GYM JONES
August 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Jaelyn Wolf. Jaelyn is the Head of Strategic Partnerships, Content, and Nutrition at Gym Jones. Gym Jones embraces traditional ideas and continues to create and implement new ones. They're experienced, creative, inquisitive and experts in their field. Gym Jones is not a cozy place. There are no televisions, no machines, no comfortable spots to sit - and there are no mirrors.
#49 Casey Bard - CEO of Tacticalories
July 30, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly @brandonlilly3 sits down with Casey Bard @caseynoholdsbard. Casey is the founder and CEO of a seasoning company called Tacticalories @tacticalories. Tacticalories takes a new approach to store-bought seasonings and provides small batch and handcrafted blends for specific foods along with sugar-free options.
#48 Dr. Pat Ivey & Coach Mike Sirignano - U. of Louisville
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly travels to the University of Louisville to catch up with Dr. Pat Ivey and Coach Mike Sirignano. Dr. Pat Ivey is an Associate Athletic Director at Louisville with time spent prior at Mizzou, Arkansas St, and Tulsa, Dr. Ivey also is a former NFL Player. Coach Mike Sirignano is the Head S&C for Football at Louisville. Coach Sirignano previously spent time at App State, U. of South Carolina, and Rhode Island.
#47 Zach Even-Esh - Author, Gym Owner, Coach
July 17, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Author, Gym Owner, and Coach Zach Even-Esh. Zach is the author of "The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning: How to Get Stronger and Tougher in the Gym & in Life Using the Training Secrets of the Athletic Elite". He is the founder of Underground Strength Gym and coaches athletes ranging from youth to tier 1 military.
#46 Bo Sandoval - Director of S&C UFC
July 10, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBSorinex's President/CEO Bert Sorin sits down with old time friend Bo Sandoval. Bo is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the UFC Performance Institute. Sorinex has recently outfitted the UFC's newest UFCPI location in Shanghai, China.
#45 Sefton Clarke - Strength & Conditioning and Ballet
July 03, 2019 05:40 - 1 hour - 87 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Sefton Clarke. Sefton was formerly the strength & conditioning coach and nutrition advisor for the National Ballet Academy.
#44 Nick Zostautas - Head S&C Coach of UIC
June 26, 2019 12:32 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBSorinex's Dan McKim sits down with Nick Zostautas, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at UIC. They discuss Nicks last 10 years at the helm of UIC's strength and conditioning, and how he has been a part of 25 Horizon League Championship teams. In 2015, Zostautas was honored with the title of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa). This prestigious distinction has been earned by fewer than 200 strength coaches nation...
#43 Mike Sirignano - Head S&C Coach at U of L Football
June 26, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Mike Sirignano, the head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football at University of Louisville. Coach Sirignano discusses his unique coaching and leadership style, and how events in his life have shaped him into the coach he is today.
#42 Dave Spitz - Founder of California Strength
June 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBSorinex's President and CEO Bert Sorin sits down with the highly respected founder of California Strength, Dave Spitz. Dave and Bert's history goes back many of years. They talk about a wide range of topics from finding meaning in life to coaching modalities and everything in between.
#41 Vincent "Rocco" Vargas - Army Ranger, Actor
June 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Vincent "Rocco" Vargas. Rocco was an Army Ranger turned Actor with roles in Range 15, Mayans MC, and MBest11x YouTube channel. Rocco has vaulted to fame as an actor, writer, producer, blogger, podcaster, poet, and business entrepreneur by publicly sharing his work and personal experiences with brutal honesty to an ever-growing fan base.
#40 Vernon Griffith - Founder of Virginia High Performance
May 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Vernon Griffith. Vernon is the Founder/Co-Owner of the premiere east coast private training facility Virginia High Performance or "VHP" in Virginia Beach, VA. They talk about a wide range of topics from coaching to more personal issues like work/family balance.
#39 Cooper Mitchell - Garage Gym Reviews
May 22, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Cooper Mitchell the creator of Garage Gym Reviews. Coop turned a hobby of building his own garage gym into a brand that reviews all facets of building your own garage gym.
#38 Ryan Horn - Wake Forest Director of Sports Performance
May 15, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Ryan Horn. Ryan Horn is the Director of Sports Performance of Basketball for Wake Forest University. They talk about many topics ranging from Ryan's upbringing to the current challenges that coaches face.
#37 Nicodemus Christopher - Head Strength Coach of Mizzou Basketball
May 08, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBSorinex's Dan McKim sits down with Nicodemus Christopher at the University of Missouri. Nicodemus is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Mizzou Basketball team. Nicodemus previously worked as an intern at Stanford, then worked as a sports performance coach at the Michael Johnson Performance Center in Dallas, Texas. Most notably, he worked with professional athletes from the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL) and from FC Dallas of Major League Soccer (MLS). Christop...
#36 Scott Caulfield - Head Strength Coach of the NSCA
May 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Scott Caulfield this week on the podcast. Scott is the Head S&C Coach at the National Strength and Conditioning Association [NSCA]and is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of all athletes, interns, and coaches at the NSCA's 6,000 square-foot-facility. Caulfield also works to promote the NSCA, and the profession of S&C across the country.
#35 Tim Kennedy - Special Forces Sniper, Army Ranger
April 24, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Tim Kennedy. Tim is an active, Ranger qualified, Special Forces Sniper who toured in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other places around the globe. He is also a former UFC fighter and is the living definition of #belegendary.
#34 WinterStrong 2019
April 17, 2019 12:13 - 1 hour - 159 MBAdam Janke from the Journal of Mountain Hunting co-hosts along with Pro Bull Rider Brady "T0tonka" Cervantes at the inaugural WinerStrong 1 in Lexington, SC. Guests include Mike "Buck" and Tyson from Leupold Optics and Sorinex's own Bert Sorin.
#33 Cave Conversations - Donnie Vincent
April 10, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBSorinex's Bert Sorin and Brandon Lilly sit down to talk to Donnie Vincent at Bert's custom facility called "The Cave". Donnie is a filmmaker and adventurer and talks about a wide range of topics from his upbringing to trigger panic.
#32 Dr. Cara Miller, PhD - Founder of Inquiry Partners
April 03, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly catches up with Dr. Cara Miller, PhD in San Diego, CA. She is the coach to the elite and leaders across diverse fields, ranging from finance to fitness. Her resume is extensive. She is a professor, executive developmental coach, organizational design and change consultant in the fields of leadership, organizational development, adult development, and spiritual formation.
#31 Rick Elder - President of Beyond Clothing
March 27, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Rick Elder at the inaugural WinterStrong 1 in Lexington, SC. Rick Elder is a former officer and Army Ranger and has been developing clothing systems for the United States Special Forces Command. He is currently the President of Beyond Clothing in Seattle, WA.
#30 Donnie Vincent - Filmmaker, Explorer
March 20, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 83.7 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly catches up with filmmaker, biologist, and explorer Donnie Vincent. Donnie has traveled the world and hunted some of the world's biggest game all while telling his story through the camera lens.
#29 SS11 Throwback - Derek Woodske
March 13, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThrowback episode of Derek Woodske's presentation at SummerStrong 11. He is a professional coach working as an educator and presenter on the topics of exercise and nutrition globally. Derek is also the host of his own podcast Ecobolic Radio.
#28 Christmas Abbott - CrossFit Athlete, Entrepreneur
March 06, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Crossfit athlete and entrepreneur, Christmas Abbott at the inaugural WinterStrong 1 in Lexington, SC. Christmas is an athlete, businesswoman, and fitness model and has had a fast rise in popularity in the fitness world.
#27 Pops' Corner - Pops' Epic Training Regimen
February 27, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBSorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Richard "Pops" Sorin. They discuss Pops' epic training program that led him to a 1331 lb deadlift lockout.