Tim Riley

Tim Riley, an experienced trainer in the NFL and NBA, shares insights from his journey in strength and conditioning. He highlights the shift towards a results-driven approach, emphasizing the importance of effective communication between coaches and athletes. Riley discusses the evolving training cultures in sports, particularly contrasting lacrosse and football. He also explores the role of social media in building an authentic coaching brand and the significance of attention to detail in achieving success in strength and conditioning.

Tim Riley, rock historian and journalism professor, explores artists who rival the Beatles. He contrasts the Stones' live grit with the Beatles' studio craft. He highlights Bob Dylan's lyrical force, Brian Wilson’s Pet Sounds influence, Miles Davis and jazz, soul covers that reframe Beatles songs, Dolly Parton’s songwriting depth, and Led Zeppelin’s power versus substance.

Tim Riley, an expert in the fitness industry known for his innovative personal training strategies, shares his transformative journey from injury to success. He emphasizes the importance of consistent content creation and building a strong online presence. Tim discusses the unpredictable nature of success and the balance between quality content and visibility. He also reflects on forming a collaborative media team and the challenges of establishing a gym. Additionally, he highlights strategies for effective marketing and adapting in a crowded digital space.

Jake Tuura, Tim Riley, and Will Ratelle dive into a humorous meathead roundtable, reflecting on their lives in Minneapolis and sharing coaching anecdotes. They explore the challenges of athletic injuries and the determination needed for recovery. The trio also discusses the importance of authenticity in coaching and the evolution of training methods, including the debate around loaded carries. With light-hearted banter about dietary choices like rotisserie chicken, they tackle the quirks of fitness culture and the dynamics of social media interactions.

2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the Beatles’ final album, Let it Be. To commemorate the occasion, the remaining members of the band have remixed the album and unleashed an eight-hour-plus documentary directed by Peter Jackson that lays bare the making of the record. For super-fans this video memoir reveals a lot about the messiness of the creative process: The Beatles nearly broke up while making it! Author Tim Riley says that the band approached Let It Be with an aesthetic challenge: to get back to playing as a live band. But the original release of the album deviated from that mission and received mixed reviews. Over the decades, The Beatles have revisited this work with multiple mixes and alternative takes that try to show the original spirit of this direct-to-tape, live album. Charlie and Nate listen back, warts and all, to get to the heart of this enigmatic project.Songs DiscussedThe Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There, I Want To Hold Your Hand, Strawberry Fields, Dig A Pony, Good Golly Miss Molly, I’ve Got A Feeling, One After 909, Get Back, Two Of Us, The Long & Winding Road, Let It Be, I Me MineLittle Richard - Tutti FruttiMoreRead Tim Riley's works on The Beatles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices