Woodgym with Petrone
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsPetrone has spent 30 years training elite athletes and some of the most successful entrepreneurs and executives in the United States. This podcast, recorded in his renowned Woodgym, offers a peek into the lives and perspectives of the exceptionally driven individuals that train with Petrone.
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Episodes
Wrapping Up a 'Selfish' Seven Weeks in the South
April 01, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBEven though Theo Benedet had been to Tennessee before to train at the Woodgym, he wasn't prepared for what was in store the last 7 weeks. For one, Charlie still couldn't say his last name (although they got that sorted, finally). Listen as these two recap some of the hardest training of this dedicated footballer's career, how they got Theo sorted to play in the league, and the one piece of advice from Charles that grew to redefine how Theo saw working out.
Maxence LeBlanc
February 26, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBCharlie sits down with Ohio State football commit and Woodgymer Max to discuss his path from Montreal to Tennessee and the continuation of the Canadian Pipeline.
Theo Benedet: Refining the Canadian Pipeline
February 19, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThe Canadian football savant is back for a second round of live-in training down south, and he and Charlie have dove into the deep end this time for 7 straight weeks. "Don't surrender to down days" has been a mantra in the gym, and it seems to be an expression that describes the cadence of these two's mad training regiment in the lead-up to the NFL combine this year. Charles and Theo sit down and talk about setting goals, and what it means to aim high and follow through at the highest leve...
Dr. Kevin Sprouse
January 15, 2024 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBCharles sits down for a stirring discussion with Dr. Sprouse to talk everything from diet, training, genetics, blood work, and their new favorite pastime -- pickleball! This humble brainiac preaches performance knowledge gained from his time studying emergency and performance medicine (and his own time as a triathlon athlete), as well as his vast experience with elite cyclists and others who compete at the highest levels in their respective fields. Be sure to drop the pod a 5 star review...
Farrar Strum
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBLong time Woodgym-er and world-class opera singer Farrar Strum lends his powerful pipes to the show. He shares how he started singing, how he started training with Charlie, and what it's like navigating mental health challenges and repeated affirmations throughout his life and career.
Eddie Reymond: the Nutrition Guy
October 25, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBCharles sits down with a performance peer and partner (and new friend) to hear a real American success story. Eddie Reymond recounts one of the coolest, most winding adventures we've heard on the pod. From Switzerland, to the States, attending college in Knoxville, selling concert tickets and then baseball cards around the country, and finally diving deep into nutrition and the Health Shoppe: he shares his amazing journey with Chaz and the Woodgym fam. It's truly an inspiring tale and a rare...
Brian DeBusk
October 17, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBThis is a special one. Strap in and tag along as Charlie and the man, the myth, the Woodgym legend from way back, Brian DeBusk talk early days of Petrone Training. They dig in deep: business, healthcare, technology, Brian’s fascinating education at Vanderbilt and Emory, his current place in education at LMU, oh and they talk about training too!
Kentel Williams
October 09, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBCharlie sits down with the former star Austin Peay RB and current pro footballer to get perspective on how athletes have fared through the fallout of the pandemic. They also talk training and what it takes to prepare for pro ball in the off-season.
Riley Jenne
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBThe Harvard DB and Charles took a break from off-season training to delve into his challenges and growth in Cambridge and the Woodgym after his first two years studying and playing Crimson football. The two talk training and the need for energetic discipline (all about the #vibes) and active focus on self-love in order to perform at the highest level.
Claire Brock
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBAnother Emory Eagle joins the show as Claire tells Charlie about a fateful fall, how she fit in at the Woodgym, and how she plans to put an exclamation point on her basketball career while looking forward to what awaits after.
Change, Or Don't
September 18, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBCharlie addresses us listeners directly with a 'State of the Woodgym' address and a lesson from the heart. Quit waiting on someone else to change or meet their full potential.
Chris Fautz
September 11, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBCharlie finally sits down with his childhood pal from Jersey, and they totally pick up where they left off. Rare opportunity to hear from a friend that pre-dates the training and the Woodgym!They get entrepreneurial -- Fautz walks us through his remarkable winding career and leaving a law practice to flourish in real estate. Spoiler: they talk training too. If you love the show, consider leaving us a 5 star review wherever you're listening (otherwise Charlie will be mad at you)
Andres Miyares
September 04, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBOne of the latest live-in Woodgym-ers joins Charlie all the way from Miami, FL. Listen along as Andres shares his story of finding Charlie and entrusting the Woodgym with his off-season development. Finally, Charlie unpacks some light ailurophobia (fear of cats) for us all.
Jacob Saylors
April 04, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBJacob sits down and reflects on a grueling pro-day transformation and fine-tuning preparations with Charles and Griff. Find out what brought the ETSU RB from Jasper, TN out to the Woodgym. With over 1300 yds and 15 touchdowns last season, Jacob is a proven asset on offense, and showed up hungry to train and earn a chance to play on Sundays.
Aaron Dykes
March 27, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBLong-time Woodgym-er, footballer, and Richmond Spider Aaron comes on the show to recap his intense pro day prep with Charlie.
Body Composition and the Role of Nutrition
February 28, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBOur favorite professor is back and answering all of our nutrition questions! Lee Murphy returns to the pod for a focused talk on how athletes of all ages (or even geeks like our producer, Ben) can fuel up properly for training and performance.
Theo Benedet: The Canadian NFL Pipeline in 2023
February 06, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBSasha returns down south with yet another exciting football player from the frigid lands of Canada. The gang catches up, hears about Theo's perspective of the pandemic as an opportunity, and discusses why they believe in their system with Charlie as a way to put their best foot forward as they strive for pro-level performance.
Diet or Destiny? Talking Nutrition with Lee Murphy
January 23, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBDo you know how to read a food label? Charles sits down with nutrition expert Lee Murphy, a University of Tennessee Distinguished Lecturer specializing in nutrition and public health. They chat about all things dietary and metabolic in an effort to understand the factors that influence body composition, and things we can do to achieve our goals for our bodies! Sneak peek: a lot of y'all need fiber...
The New Normal for Young Athletes with Rory Gibbs
December 09, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 61 MBCharlie brings in yet another og Woodgym-er in Rory Gibbs to talk 7 on 7, the Transfer Portal, and how the accelerated transformation of high school and college sports is affecting the youth who comprose these leagues.
Brinley Murphy: Athletic Wunderkind
November 28, 2022 14:26 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBCharles laid down the gauntlet with the conclusion episode of the Woodgym's Mental Toughness series, calling out our youngest athletes and claiming that it's "easier than ever before to be great." Well, folks, in perhaps the quickest and most fortuitous instance of pod feedback to date, it only took a couple days for someone to retort, and this young woman even lives in his neighborhood! What?! Brinley Murphy is Bearden's star competitor. Whether she's on the court or the field, she has th...
Daniel Bituli: Revolutionizing Mental Training
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBBeloved VFL and cerebral pro LB Daniel Bituli returns to the Woodgym office for his debut podcast! Listen along with Chaz and the crew for an expedition into the mind of an elite athlete. Daniel plans to launch a digital training platform that transmits honed expert knowledge of sports and situational awareness to young athletes -- augmenting and supplementing what they learn from their coaches and physical trainers. Daniel saw a need for availability and immersion that went beyond what he c...
Mental Toughness: Conclusion
October 17, 2022 12:41 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBWhat did the Woodgym learn from our series of deep dives into mental fortitude? Dr. James Choo and Charlie sit down once more at the round table to try and put a final pin in it!
Nick Evennou
September 27, 2022 04:56 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBSummer break comes to an end with the Woodgym finally at a cool 86 degrees, so we had to return to podcasting. Couldn’t have asked for a more special guest than an OG Woodgym-er from back in the Homberg days: Nick Evennou. Nick is a born racer and athlete who started training with Charlie at the age of 14. He’s raced motorcycles and bikes all around the world, and shares some stories and insights. This one will need a part 2 . . .
Mental Toughness: Martial Arts Legend Draculino
April 04, 2022 08:39 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBVinicious "Draculino" Magalhães graces the Woodgym with an extensive collection of insights gleaned throughout an unbelievable career in martial arts. Learn how dispirate communities of Brazilian surfers and martial artists coalesced in a pivotal moment and changed Jiu Jitsu's evolution. Finally, hear a definition of mental toughness from a modest but implacable athlete and competitor who has seen success both on the mat and as a trainer and mentor.
Mental Toughness: Pro Cyclist Kaysee Armstrong
March 07, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBChaz, Choo, and the crew continue to explore the topic with Knoxville's resident biking bad*** Kaysee Armstrong. Kaysee's story is awesome and left us all astounded and inspired. We explore the roles of heredity and childhood in mental toughness, and hear how she transformed adversity and trauma into fuel for her outdoor adventures and stellar performances on the trails. Listen up and get learned!
Mental Toughness: Jiu Jitsu World Champion Samuel Braga
February 07, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBCharles and James get to chat once again with ten time World Champion Jiu Jitsu master Sam about mental toughness, whether it's something that can be developed. Finally, they talk about what it's like to train others across a spectrum of disciplines.
Mental Toughness: The Marines
January 18, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBCharles and Dr. Choo get to work grilling two combat veterans about what led them to pursue military careers. Were they mentally tough when they enlisted? Did their time at Parris Island augment their temperament? Finally, what's it like experiencing combat and dealing with the memory when they're expected to plunge back into civilian life? We get Zach and Derek to take a break from their jiu jitsu training and answer these questions and more in this special Mental Toughness episode.
Mental Toughness: Alex Fourie, Pro Golfer
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBCharles and James are joined by golf pro Alex Fourie, a guest who literally traversed the world and overcame some of the bleakest conditions imaginable to end up in the US competing in a sport he loves.
Mental Toughness: Jim Haslam
November 15, 2021 12:12 - 45 minutes - 31 MBJames and Charles blast into the second half of the series with an incomparable guest appearance by James Arthur Haslam II, the founder of Pilot Corporation and much more.
Mental Toughness: Halftime Review
November 08, 2021 10:30 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBCharles and Dr. James Choo pause three episodes in to reflect on what we've learned about the mind, perseverance, and success. Is the Woodgym any closer to defining what mental toughness is?
Mental Toughness: Justin Sims, Pro Baseball Player
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBJames and Charles welcome Justin Sims, an original Petrone guy, to the show to continue the round table discussion on mental fitness. Can "manufactured" adversity shape someone's mental toughness? What role do positivity and perspective play?
Mental Toughness: Freddie Smith, Extreme Cyclist
October 11, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWoodgym favorite Freddie Smith helps expand the dialog on mental toughness. What roles do preparation and determination play in overall fitness?
Mental Toughness: The Definition
September 20, 2021 08:30 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBChaz, Choo, and the crew are joined by the parent whose question sparked the series. We can describe or picture mental toughness, but can we agree on a definition? Listen as the guys and Joe talk it out!
Mental Toughness: The Definition
September 20, 2021 08:30 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBChaz, Choo, and the crew are joined by the parent whose question sparked the series. We can describe or picture mental toughness, but can we agree on a definition? Listen as the guys and Joe talk it out!
Mental Toughness: Series Trailer
September 14, 2021 18:43 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBNew deep dive series from the Woodgym. What do the words "mental toughness" mean to you? We ask Woodgym veterans what they think. Series premiere coming soon!
Frank Eppolito
August 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBCharles is joined by world champion boxer turned coach Frank Eppolito, owner of Eppolito Boxing Gym in Knoxville. Choo, Chaz, and Frank talk about training, their influence on the youth they work with, and what sports can reveal about character.
Josh Malone
July 06, 2021 14:44 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBJets WR Josh Malone takes a short break from training to talk to Chaz with alacrity about working with multiple trainers in different states. He's staying sharp and prepping for yet another NFL season!
Does the "Jiu-Jitsu Jesus" Live in Knoxville?
April 06, 2021 14:37 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBCharles sits down for an impromptu talk with Samuel Braga, an athlete that forged his own path to becoming a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and TEN times world champion.
The Canadian Pipeline to the NFL
February 12, 2021 20:11 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBPier-Olivier Lestage sits down in the Woodgym office to review his 2 week training with Charles.
Creating a Wellness Lifestyle Plan for the Average Joe
January 16, 2021 18:19 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat if you're not one of the Woodgym's "Type A" personalities? Charlie and Choo are joined by "Diamond Dave" one year after the Lost Generation series to revisit the pursuit of fitness by the average American.
It Doesn't Get Any Easier Than Today
November 11, 2020 06:30 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBThe doctors return as Charlie and Holly have an early morning chat with Dr. Steve Smith and Dr. James Choo
Overtraining: When "Do More" Breaks Us Down
September 28, 2020 15:44 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBCharlie, Dr. Choo, and Ashlyn talk about the phenomenon of overtraining. What are the signs, who is vulnerable, and what are the solutions?
Back in Session
September 14, 2020 08:30 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBCharlie, Holly, and Choo. Chaz gets the old band back together as the weirdest summer break ever comes to a close.
Zooming Out
June 23, 2020 20:27 - 1 hour - 40.6 MB4 of the great Woodgym minds gather in the office once again to zoom out and share a macro-view of the pandemic and protesting. Who is behind it all? What is the endgame?
Mental or Physical Toughness
June 07, 2020 12:30 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBHolly hops on the mic for the first time EVER to talk about toughness with Charles and Dr. Choo.
The Blazer Special
May 27, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBChaz gives Dr. Choo the lead (and even the intro) on this follow up episode with Dr. Steve.
Dr. Steve Rests His Case
May 15, 2020 19:47 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBDr. Steve’s final special episode closes with ethos and food for thought.
Dr. Steve Tells More
May 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBSchool of Dr. Steve is back in session as the trio continues their discussion of the pandemic and public health.
Dr. Steve Tells It!
April 30, 2020 16:56 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBCharlie and Choo head to school as Dr. Steve Smith, father of our favorite Viking, unleashes a volley of thoughts on the pandemic and public health.
Social Distance Special
April 16, 2020 21:07 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBThe world might seem as though it’s on hold, but here at the Woodgym we are dedicated to improving and podcasting. Petrone and Choo back again to collect their thoughts amidst the chaos.