The Nate Biltz Podcast

Nate Biltz
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The official podcast of personal trainer and mixologist Nate Biltz. In this podcast Nate interviews world class creatives in entertainment, business, fitness, and art to inspire and educate people to get better and chase their own curiosities.

  1. 1d ago

    GBT#3 - Environment is Everything (Why I left Los Angeles)

    After nearly 10 years in Los Angeles, I made a decision that surprised a lot of people—I left. In this Get Better Today episode, I share why I moved to Las Vegas, how comfort can quietly hold you back, and what changing my environment taught me about focus, growth, and betting on yourself. If you've ever felt stuck, distracted, or like you've outgrown your current situation, this episode is for you. Get Better Today. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:05 Why I left Los Angeles after 10 years 01:33 Feeling trapped by comfort and social obligations 02:56 The road trip that changed my perspective 03:55 Why I moved to Las Vegas 05:08 Comfort isn't bad—but it can hold you back 06:14 Choosing an environment that supports your goals 06:53 You can't build a new life while protecting the old one 08:03 Making a bet on yourself 08:39 The habits that followed me after moving 09:59 When nobody knows who you are, you choose who you become 10:55 What moving taught me about friendship 11:23 Environment only matters if it matches your priorities 13:01 The risk of staying comfortable 14:26 What I've accomplished since moving 15:42 Why changing your environment creates focus 16:41 How to make life-changing decisions 17:47 What have you outgrown? 18:19 Final thoughts: Get Better Today Follow Nate: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natebiltz/

    18 min
  2. #163 – Marlon “Champ” Ross – The Lost Art of Building Elite Athletes

    Jun 12

    #163 – Marlon “Champ” Ross – The Lost Art of Building Elite Athletes

    Marlon “Champ” Ross is the founder of Train Like A Champ, a sports performance coach, former speed coach, photographer, and former music industry professional. In this episode, Marlon shares the philosophy behind building one of Los Angeles’ most unique training facilities and why he believes old school discipline and mentality still create the best athletes. The conversation dives into athletic development, speed training, recovery, mindset, and what truly separates elite performers from everyone else. Marlon also shares lessons from his journey through music, photography, coaching, and decades spent studying greatness. Expect to learn: Why old school training still worksWhat creates elite athletes and high performersThe importance of joint mobility, speed, and explosivenessWhy discipline and environment shape young athletesHow visualization and mentality impact performanceThe biggest mistakes modern athletes make Follow Marlon “Champ” Ross: https://www.instagram.com/trainlikeachamp/ Train Like A Champ Gym: https://www.instagram.com/thegym_trainlikeachamp/ Follow Nate: https://www.instagram.com/natebiltz/ Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1   Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz   Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP   BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20 Timestamps 00:00 Intro at Train Like A Champ  00:35 Old School Gym Inspiration  01:10 Why Vintage Machines Are Different  03:00 Building The Gym From Scratch  04:15 Old School vs New School Training  05:20 Training Hard Without Breaking Athletes  06:30 Why Athletes Need Specialized Equipment  07:20 Building Confidence As A Gym Owner  08:05 Marlon’s “Healthy Delusion”  09:10 Studying The Craft Every Day  10:05 No Caffeine, Just Energy  11:00 Motown, Sony Records, and Music  12:30 Photography, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Wayne  13:05 Bodybuilding, Nutrition, and Recovery  14:10 Developing Confidence Over Time  15:15 Why Sports Should Lead To Education  16:30 Measuring Athleticism  17:15 Joint Mobility and Movement Angles  18:15 Staying Pain-Free At 53  19:30 Nutrition, Raw Milk, and Fitness Cultures  20:00 Learning From Every Discipline  21:00 Why Marlon Learns Visually  22:00 Creativity in Coaching and Business  23:20 The Reality of Running a Gym  24:45 Why Train Like A Champ Feels Exclusive  26:00 Parents, Boundaries, and Athlete Independence  27:00 The Problem With Modern Discipline  28:00 Marlon’s Athlete Assessment Process  28:45 “Elite Kids Have Elite Parents”  30:00 Kobe, Steph, and Obsession  31:00 Why Marlon Quit Drinking  32:00 Speed Coaching and Running Mechanics  33:00 Strength, Mechanics, and Sprinting Faster  34:00 Single-Leg Power and Explosiveness  35:10 Skill Work Comes First  37:00 Training Athletes While Fatigued  38:15 Visualization and Mental Toughness  40:00 Why Sports Teach Life Skills  41:30 Pulling Greatness Out of Young Athletes  42:45 Coaching Boundaries and Energy Management  44:15 Developing D1 Athletes  46:00 Why Marlon Builds Athletes Instead of Collecting Them  47:00 Quick Fixes, Weight Loss Shots, and Doing The Work  49:00 Social Media, Results, and Word of Mouth  50:00 Selling Through Real Belief  52:00 Why Long-Term Development Wins  53:00 Why Marlon Needed His Own Gym  54:00 The Hardest Part of Owning A Gym  55:00 Finding The Right Partners  56:45 Training Older Clients  57:10 “Life Is Athletic”  58:00 Longevity, Quality of Life, and Pacing Yourself  01:01:00 Music Inside The Gym  01:02:00 Raising His Son Around Great Music  01:06:00 Distractions, Talent, and Wasted Opportunity  01:08:00 Marlon’s Biggest Inspiration  01:09:00 Lessons From His Mother  01:12:00 Turning Upbringing Into An Advantage  01:13:00 Trauma, Resilience, and Staying Calm Under Pressure  01:14:00 Training The Brain Under High Heart Rate  01:15:00 Why Competition Feels Different Than Practice  01:16:00 Pushing Athletes To Their Limit  01:17:30 How To Find Train Like A Champ  01:18:00 Closing Thoughts

    1h 18m
  3. #162 – Christina Quarternik – The Real Life of a Show Girl

    May 1

    #162 – Christina Quarternik – The Real Life of a Show Girl

    Christina Quarternik is a dancer, model, and businesswoman who has performed alongside artists like Gwen Stefani, Pit Bull, and has appeared on ‘The Morning Show’ and various national commercials. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on the reality of life as an entertainer - and the discipline, pressure, and precision it takes to make it in her industry. We explore life philosophy such as why selfishness can actually be a good thing, what it means to truly face yourself, and how “sliding door’ moments quietly shape the direction of your life.  In this episode expect to learn how residuals work in the entertainment industry, some history of Burlesque dancing , where the term “get back on the horse” comes from, why solo travel is important, the value of being a fitness coach, the truth of the Japanese ritual of ‘Mysogi’, how to make great friends, and much more. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1   Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz   Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP   BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20

    3h 1m
  4. #161 – Paul Emerson – Creative Resistance and How to Beat It

    Apr 17

    #161 – Paul Emerson – Creative Resistance and How to Beat It

    Paul Emerson is a Los Angeles-based director, producer, and editor who has worked across narrative shorts, commercial campaigns, and comedy series. Before establishing himself as a filmmaker, Paul spent years as the lead singer of a pop-punk band—a high-stakes creative background that continues to shape his approach to storytelling and collaboration. From directing high-budget commercials remotely during the pandemic to exploring the "janky" aesthetics of 90s public access TV, Paul has built a career on technical skill paired with deep empathy for the human subjects behind the screen. In this episode, Paul breaks down strategies for overcoming creative resistance and pushing through the "big boss" hurdles of finishing long-term projects like scripts and short films, while offering a director’s perspective on generative AI and how it is compared to the irreplaceable value of human choice and taste. In addition, we explore the power of "no expectations" and how accepting your own humanity allows directors to bring out the best performances. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1   Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz   Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP   BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20

    2h 1m
  5. #160 – Andreas Alfaro – The Life of a Stuntman

    Feb 20

    #160 – Andreas Alfaro – The Life of a Stuntman

    Andreas Alfaro is a professional stunt performer, acrobat, martial artist, and community builder based in Los Angeles, CA. From training martial arts and acrobatics to choreographing stunts for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, Andreas represents what it looks like to bet on yourself, say no to distractions, and let the compound effect do its work. Alongside his stunt career, he is the co-founder of the Awaken Warrior community, creating spaces that prioritize movement, connection, and tribe in a disconnected modern world. In this episode expect to learn why staying in one place and committing fully was the turning point in Andreas’ career, how building strict non-negotiables creates momentum without burning out, why networking matters more than talent in any industry, how simplicity and detachment from possessions frees mental energy, the idea of choosing your “avatar” every day through identity and self-expression, the difference between healthy masculinity and cultural extremes, why community is the antidote to modern male loneliness, and how facing your fears systematically can fast-track personal transformation. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1   Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz   Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP   BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20

    1h 47m
  6. #159 – Harley DeMyers – The Art of Hospitality

    Jan 30

    #159 – Harley DeMyers – The Art of Hospitality

    Harley DeMyers is a hospitality leader who has spent over two decades working inside some of the most demanding, high-profile restaurant and nightlife groups in the country. Naturally introverted, Harley learned early on how to create a professional “character” to survive and succeed in an industry built on energy, performance, and presence. From studying engineering to managing teams and guest experiences at scale, his career has been shaped by living between two worlds. In this episode, expect to learn how Harley transitioned from engineering into hospitality, why playing a character at work can be both a strength and a cost, what truly separates great service from forgettable service, how culture and leadership are built, the role that sobriety has played in Harley’s life, and why humility, curiosity, and being comfortable with “not knowing” are essential traits for long-term success in the hospitality and service industry. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1   Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz   Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP   BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20

    1h 55m
  7. #158 - Jorge Gurrola - The Lost Art of Sandal Making

    Jan 16

    #158 - Jorge Gurrola - The Lost Art of Sandal Making

    Jorge is a graphic designer and sandal craftsman who has revived an ancient Mesoamerican footwear technology through his brand, Mazatli Footwear. After a "Eureka moment" on the 101 freeway, Jorge went on a mission to research, patent, and hand-make sandals based on a 2,000-year-old Aztec and Mayan design. Today, his patented double-toe-post sandals are used by elite ultra-marathon runners and outdoor enthusiasts to reclaim foot strength, stability, and a deeper connection to the earth. In this episode expect to learn how Jorge used "reverse engineering" and went undercover to learn the secrets of the world’s top footwear brands, the significance of the double-toe-post design found in ancient Mesoamerican artifacts, the importance of sourcing elite materials like Vibram for high-performance hiking, and why hand-craftsmanship and cultural heritage create a product that people will wait months and pay premium prices for. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1   Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz   Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP   BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20

    1h 18m
  8. #157 - Andy Paredes - The Road to Mr. Olympia | Winning 3 Bodybuilding Titles in 3 Weeks

    12/19/2025

    #157 - Andy Paredes - The Road to Mr. Olympia | Winning 3 Bodybuilding Titles in 3 Weeks

    Andy Paredes is a professional bodybuilder and fitness coach who in 2025 accomplished the rare and remarkable feat of winning three Pro titles in just three weeks, earning a spot on the Mr.Olympia stage. Once a skinny kid with a dream, Andy transformed his body, mindset, and life through years of relentless training, discipline, and self-mastery. Today, he not only competes at the highest level of bodybuilding, but also coaches and inspires others to build strength, confidence, and purpose through fitness while growing a powerful presence online. In this episode expect to learn how Andy transformed himself from a skinny beginner into a championship-winning professional bodybuilder, how to build a strong and authentic social media presence in the fitness world, Andy’s favorite movements for each body part, the true difference between amateurs and pros in terms of physical conditioning, daily discipline, and mental toughness, and how to prepare your own diet based on your specific fitness goals for long-term success. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1   Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz   Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP   BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20

    1h 27m
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The official podcast of personal trainer and mixologist Nate Biltz. In this podcast Nate interviews world class creatives in entertainment, business, fitness, and art to inspire and educate people to get better and chase their own curiosities.

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  • Creator
    Nate Biltz
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Nate Biltz Podcast
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