Unbranded with Nick Ridpath

Nick Ridpath
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Unbranded with Nick Ridpath is a podcast about having real conversations with real coaches about training and performance. Nick works with general population clients, busy high-achieving professionals, and collegiate and professional athletes — D1, NFL, UFC — and shares the same evidence-based principles he uses with them, applied for coaches and people who take their training seriously. Practical insights that work, without the fluff.

  1. E18: Situationally Appropriate Nutrition: Meeting Clients Where They Actually Are with Phil Smith

    1d ago

    E18: Situationally Appropriate Nutrition: Meeting Clients Where They Actually Are with Phil Smith

    This conversation covers a wide range of coaching and physiology topics, beginning with a look at blending old-school lifting mentalities with new-school adaptations through a modified barbell circuit system designed to fill programming gaps. We explore the business side of coach-to-coach advisory sessions, emphasizing the "math teacher equivalency" of showing your work and why coaches must adopt a "feast mindset" by crediting their sources. The discussion also details the technical logistics of weight cutting for combat sports, outlining how precise dehydration thresholds impair cognitive performance and why nutrition directly dictates an athlete's psychological state and injury risk downstream. Finally, we break down actionable environmental controls for traveling clients, the biggest mistakes made when treating general population clients like athletes, and the cellular mechanics of balancing sodium with strategic potassium maxing. 00:00 – Blending old-school grit with new-school training adaptation.00:56 – Programming an A/B barbell circuit to fill movement gaps.07:19 – Why clients must "show their work" (The Math Teacher Equivalency).09:32 – The "Situationally Appropriate" nutrition framework.21:03 – The technical logistics of cutting weight for combat sports.26:41 – How poor nutrition and mechanics trigger a psychological threat loop.35:43 – The biggest mistakes coaches make with general population clients.41:46 – Tactical nutrition and hydration hacks for traveling clients.54:23 – Cellular electrolyte mechanics and the reality of potassium maxing.57:34 – How to avoid playing "Nutritional Tetris" with daily food selection. Find Phil: https://www.instagram.com/altrd_hp/ Support the show: Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-call Advisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Spoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)

    1 hr
  2. E17: Stop Fragile Coaching: 10 Clinical Statements That Are Total BS with Dr. Jeremy Dinkin

    Jun 8

    E17: Stop Fragile Coaching: 10 Clinical Statements That Are Total BS with Dr. Jeremy Dinkin

    The conversation covers topics related to chiropractic practice, patient care, marketing strategy, and the impact of mindset on recovery. It delves into the challenges of traditional insurance-based care, the importance of personalized treatment, and the role of social media in marketing. The conversation also explores the non-linear nature of recovery and the significance of a positive mindset in the healing process. The conversation delves into the impact of language and perception on pain management, the importance of addressing the root cause of pain, and the role of movement variability in pain relief. It also highlights the significance of individualized care and the detrimental effects of negative medical advice. Chapters 00:00 Chiropractic Practice and Personalized Care11:26 Marketing Strategy and Social Media29:13 Non-Linear Recovery and Mindset Impact35:30 The Impact of Perception on Pain45:08 Individualized Care and Movement Variability52:09 The Detrimental Effects of Negative Medical Advice Find Jeremy: https://www.instagram.com/rsm_athlete_doc/ Support the show: Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-call Advisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Spoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)

    1h 2m
  3. E16: Why Range of Motion Is Overrated: What the Experts Get Wrong with Jonathan Warren

    Jun 1

    E16: Why Range of Motion Is Overrated: What the Experts Get Wrong with Jonathan Warren

    The conversation covers a wide range of practical training and coaching topics, including appraising gym equipment, the application of ECM training, and the direct relationship between rehab and performance training. The discussion also highlights the overrated nature of range of motion in training. We delve deep into individual movement assessments, specifically focusing on the wide vs. narrow ISA concept, emphasizing the need for coaches to solve actual movement problems rather than getting caught up in rigid categorization. The role of experience, intuition, and scientific knowledge is highlighted as essential for effective coaching, programming philosophy, and execution. Finally, the discussion addresses the challenges of transitioning in-person clients to online training, and the concept of biotensegrity and its relevance to body mechanics. Chapters 00:00 Overrated Gym Equipment14:58 Dance and Body Awareness20:11 High School S&C25:40 Understanding Movement Assessment46:36 The Art and Science of Coaching54:01 Programming Philosophy and Execution01:06:22 Biotensegrity and Body Mechanics Find Jonathan: https://www.instagram.com/jwarrenfit/ Support the show: Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-call Advisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Spoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)

    1h 17m
  4. E15: The Specialization Illusion: Moving Trainees to the Next Level with Jeremiah Bair

    May 25

    E15: The Specialization Illusion: Moving Trainees to the Next Level with Jeremiah Bair

    The conversation covers the importance of training basics, the role of metabolic flexibility in fat loss and muscle gain, the transition from fat loss to muscle gain, and the adjustment of caloric intake and training volume based on individual performance and goals. The conversation delves into the evolution of training principles and methods, the impact of pivotal moments in coaching careers, the changing perspectives on training volume and methods, the role of super sets in training, the influence of industry experts, and the experience of working in different gym environments. Throughout the discussion, the importance of learning from industry experts and surrounding oneself with knowledgeable individuals is emphasized. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Setup Woes08:00 Content Creation Strategies24:21 Training Basics and Specialized Exercises35:43 Transitioning from Fat Loss to Muscle Gain41:49 Caloric Intake and Training Volume52:37 Training Principles and Research58:44 The Impact of Pivotal Moments in Coaching Careers01:05:34 The Role of Super Sets in Training01:11:13 The Experience of Working in Different Gym Environments Find Jeremiah: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/ Support the show: Online coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Advisory services for coaches who want to level up their skillset and service: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-call Spoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)

    1h 14m
  5. E14: The Realities of Modern Coaching with Dom Kuza

    May 18

    E14: The Realities of Modern Coaching with Dom Kuza

    Online fitness has largely turned into a high-ticket sales job, prioritizing business scalability and revenue over refining the actual craft of coaching. In this episode, Dominic Kuza M.S. (co-founder of Blueprint) joins us to deliver a much-needed reality check on modern coaching, highlighting why professional authority must be built entirely on coaching skill rather than social media virality or Stripe screenshots . We break down the communication skills and deep hands-on experience required to successfully build a sustainable remote business . We dive straight into what bodybuilders get wrong with their training, specifically pointing out how an absolute lack of joint variability and structural end-ranges leaves athletes chronically banged up. Dom exposes the "top-set fallacy," explaining why low-volume, high-intensity protocols ruin progression for lower-skill lifters who desperately need volume and frequency to master baseline movement mechanics . We also map out the exact logic behind training around competition prep, outlining why your exercise selection should remain highly consistent in a deficit rather than shifting to a frantic new split . Dom details how to intelligently transition from heavy free weights to machines or cables late in prep to mitigate mounting fatigue, reduce warm-up barriers, and protect dry joints when your injury risk spikes . Finally, we cover the essential step rules for body re-composition, illustrating why dropping a complex lifting program on a lifestyle client logging a baseline of 2,000 steps a day is entirely counterproductive when a coach should be fixing dietary compliance and clearing gym anxiety first . Chapters:00:00 — The Online Sales Trap & Earning In-Person Floor Reps11:18 — Joint Rigidity: The Execution Variables Bodybuilders Ignore21:08 — Protocol Pitfalls: Volume, Auto-Regulation, and the Top-Set Fallacy38:42 — Prep Strategies: Managing Neurological Fatigue & Machine Transitions56:11 — Step Rules, Re-Comp Nutrition, and Building Baseline Habits First https://www.instagram.com/domkuza/ Support the show: Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-call Online coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Advisory services for coaches who want to level up their skillset and service: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Spoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)

    1h 7m
  6. E13: Data Rich, Decision Poor: Navigating High Level S&C with Danny Foley

    May 11

    E13: Data Rich, Decision Poor: Navigating High Level S&C with Danny Foley

    We have more sports science data than ever, yet injury rates continue to climb . Danny Foley (Rude Rock Strength) joins the show to discuss why most high-performance settings are currently "data rich but decision poor". We cut through the noise of expensive tech to talk about the reality of coaching in elite organizations, the ego-check required to grow, and why self-reflection in adversity is paramount for professional evolution. This conversation is a tactical look at building a career in the private sector. Chapters:00:00 — Networking, Arrogance, and the "Sack of Shit" Year 21:53 — Performance Therapy: Table to Track Origins 50:11 — The Injury Hierarchy and the Crisis of Specialization 01:02:38 — Return to Play: Landmarks over Timelines 01:05:37 — Data Rich, Decision Poor: Mastering Force Plates Follow Danny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmode_ruderock/ Support the show: Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-call Online coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Advisory services for coaches who want to level up their skillset and service: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Spoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)

    1h 7m
  7. E12: Programming vs. Reality: Why You Can’t Out-Program S****y Form and Laziness with Stu Locke

    May 4

    E12: Programming vs. Reality: Why You Can’t Out-Program S****y Form and Laziness with Stu Locke

    Stu Locke joins the show to call out the technical incompetence and sheer laziness currently plaguing the powerlifting community . We discuss the viability of intra-session gummy eating contrasted with the need for a strong aerobic base and high work capacity to thrive in any sport . We revisit the industrial-strength bulking protocols of college football—saturating the system with thousands of calories of bagels and mall Chinese food—and why surviving the Oklahoma Drill remains the only real litmus test for whether a client has the mental calluses to succeed . Stu breaks down why no "secret program" will ever fix your s****y form or lack of effort , why AI is a multiplicative tool for your brain rather than a replacement for it , and explains how the universal Training is Training hierarchy applies to any session that isn't just performative nonsense . Timestamps:03:47 – Filtering old-school S&C through a modern rehab lens. 09:17 – The math of muscle glycogen: Why you don't need gummies to bench . 11:57 – Why the length of a workout is usually determined by laziness. 18:39 – The "bagel and mall Chinese food" protocol for gaining 30lbs . 23:37 – Why the Oklahoma Drill is the ultimate success litmus test. 25:15 – How AI is actually improving the bottom tier of powerlifting programming . 32:08 – Why aerobic capacity is the foundation for chronic workload recovery . 40:04 – Why Stu eliminated the deadlift to get his speed back . 46:36 – Training is Training: The universal session template . 48:19 – Why powerlifters hunt for "secret programs" to hide bad technique . 51:47 – Managing posterior chain fatigue and the interference effect . 1:02:30 – The psychology of gruesome injuries and accepting your circumstances . Follow Stu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stu_kodiakbarbell/ https://kodiakbarbell.com/ Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-call Online coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Advisory services for coaches who want to level up their skillset and service: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Spoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)

    1h 1m
  8. E11: Functional Training Is a Scam with Angus Bradley

    Apr 27

    E11: Functional Training Is a Scam with Angus Bradley

    Angus Bradley joins the show to tear down the trend of performative functional training and the S&C "vibes" that often replace actual results. We pull back the curtain on professional sports to reveal why the industry's elite level is often built more on networking and social skills than technical competence. Angus explains why young coaches should embrace the commercial gym environment to build a necessary body count of coaching reps and why the most valuable assessment is the one you perform the moment a client walks into the room. Finally, we dive into why the search for an optimal exercise is a trap and why research is best used to find a bandwidth of good enough for individualization. Timestamps:00:00 – Production Value vs. Having a Message 14:30 – Functional Training or Decorative B******t? 20:41 – The "Heartbreaking Reality" of Pro Sports 33:28 – Why Reps with Gen-Pop Matter for Coaching Athletes 40:13 – The Assessment Started When You Walked In 1:09:00 – Why Science Gives a "Bandwidth of Good Enough" Follow Angus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angusbradley92/ Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-call Online coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Advisory services for coaches who want to level up their skillset and service: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgC Spoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)

    1h 15m
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Unbranded with Nick Ridpath is a podcast about having real conversations with real coaches about training and performance. Nick works with general population clients, busy high-achieving professionals, and collegiate and professional athletes — D1, NFL, UFC — and shares the same evidence-based principles he uses with them, applied for coaches and people who take their training seriously. Practical insights that work, without the fluff.

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    Nick Ridpath
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  • Episodes
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    © 2026 Nick Ridpath

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