Straight Outta The Lair with Flex Lewis

On this Straight Outta The Lair episode, I sit down with the undefeated Boxer, Callum Walsh. This young athlete has taken the sport by storm and garnished the attention of UFC's Dana White.  We talk about his journey through the perils of early defeat and the incredible team he has surrounded himself with.  He explains the mindset, training, and commitment it takes to be a world-class boxer. For memberships/merch click HERE:Https://www.thedragonslairgym.comFollow us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd----- Content ----- 00:00 - Intro3:00 - Boxing in Mexico12:00 - Is his future MMA?15:20 - Dana White & Howler Head20:00 - Losing28:00 - Being Great & the punch machine36:00 - Fishing41:00 -  Influence47:30 - Challenges51:30 - Outside of boxing

On this Straight Outta The Lair episode, I talk with Derek Lunsford. For years we were arch rivals on the bodybuilding stage which has transformed into a friendship.  We talk about training, competing against each other, and the lessons we learned as we both developed as people.  He revealed a major event that is about to take place in his life that I could not be happier about.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it.For memberships/merch click HERE:Https://www.thedragonslairgym.comFollow us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd----- Content ----- 00:00 - Intro6:30 - Off-Season Training8:00 - Turning Pro 11:00 - Middle wight to Heavyweight13:50 - Standing with your heroes19:00 - Meeting Flex21:20 - A fight with Flex29:00 - Handling the Pressure37:00 - Creating a Brand44:00 - Relationships48:30 - Having a Baby55:00 - Competing1:03:00 - Rock bottom & Faith1:10:00 - Overcoming the bad1:16:00 - Voices in your Head1:19:20 - Mens Group1:23:00 Transitioning1:30:00 Coaching1:39:50 Training with the Greatest1:43:00 Sun poisoning

On this Straight Outta The Lair episode, my wife Ali and I celebrate a full year of this podcast.  We answer audience-submitted questions and turn a camera onto the show's producer.  This episode gets exceptionally personal and emotional for me as we hold nothing back.For memberships/merch click HERE:Https://www.thedragonslairgym.comFollow us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd

On this Straight Outta The Lair episode, I sit with Mitchell Hooper, the World's Strongest Man.  We talk about his tremendous journey as a diversified athlete to his title as a world champion.  He details the struggles, philosophy, and mentality it has taken for him to become the world's best.For memberships/merch click HERE:Https://www.thedragonslairgym.comFollow us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd----- Content ----- 00:00 - Intro2:00 - Dirty Dancing clip4:00 - World's Strongest Man15:00 - What makes a difference21:00 - Early Life32:00 - Purpose34:00 - How WSM changed his life40:00 - Family44:00 - Rugby47:00 - Confidence52:00 - Contribution58:30 - Marathon1:03:00 - Powerlifting1:07:00 - What does life look like1:10:00 - Being the best1:19:00 - Mental health (important)1:43:00 - Business

On this Straight Outta The Lair episode, I sit down with Ronnie Coleman's training partner, Big J.  He's an entrepreneur who lifts heavy and trains with the best in the world.  On this episode he shares the behind the scene's on training with Branch Warren, Jay Moore, and the great Ronnie Coleman.For memberships/merch click HERE:Https://www.thedragonslairgym.comFollow us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd----- Content ----- 00:00 - Intro3:00 - Ronnie Coleman12:40 - Life outside of the Gym15:30 - Big J’s extreme fitness19:30 - Fitcon21:30 - Training29:00 - Intensity34:30 - Preparation38:30 - Drive40:00 - Military to Civilian45:40 - Lifting Big49:00 - Wrapping up

On this Straight Outta The Lair episode, I talk with the internet phenome, Tristyn Lee.  He's an impressive young athlete with clarity of vision and maturity far beyond his years.  In this episode, we talk about his background, diet, coaching, business endeavors, and the responsibility that comes with influence.   For memberships/merch click HERE:Https://www.thedragonslairgym.comFollow us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd----- Content ----- 00:00 - Intro0:30 - Athletic Background11:30 - Mental Health21:00 - Influence29:33 - Homelessness31:00 - PEDs 36:00 - Diet47:00 - Coaching53:15 - Where things are going57:05 - Business

On this Straight Outta The Lair episode, I sit down with one of the strongest human beings to ever live, Evan Singleton.  His incredible journey is nothing short of inspirational.  We talk about his career in the WWE, Worlds Strongest Man, and even Bodybuilding.  He shares the personal details of homelessness, bullying,  and mental health challenges that he has harnessed to drive his strength.For memberships/merch click HERE:Https://www.thedragonslairgym.comFollow us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd----- Content ----- 00:00 - Intro1:40 - Worlds Strongest Man13:23 - Humble Beginnings21:47 - Mental Health29:33 - Homelessness34:47 - WWE 48:40 - Bodybuilding53:49 - Becoming a Strong Man1:03:47 - The internal Drive1:16:57 - Advice#FlexLewis #EvanSingleton #TRex

On this Straight Outta The Lair episode, I talk with one of the stars from the hit TV show Diesel Brothers Keaton Hoskins.  You may know him as The Muscle.  He's a serial entrepreneur with a heart of gold.  We talk about his TV career, his new Limitless Society, how he brings his goals into reality, and what it's like to be a person who changes their own stars.  For memberships/merch click HERE:Https://www.thedragonslairgym.comFollow us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd----- Content ----- 00:00 - Intro2:25 - The TV Show8:21 - When we went big12:34 - Turning TV To business13:38 - Limitless Society17:45 - Finding Balance through Stoicism 27:42 - Coaching30:50 - Changing your Families Lives41:32 - Creating a monster house48:39 - Bodybuilding57:39 - Bringing visions to life1:01:01 - Flex goes snow boarding1:10:13 - Wrapping up/ Advice#FlexLewis #KeatonHoskins #TheMuscle

On this Straight Outta The Lair episode, I talk with none other than Chris Bumstead.  As  the four time classic physique Mr. Olympia champion, and with an audience of nearly 20 million, he may be the worlds best ambassador to the sport of bodybuilding. He's a role model and inspiration to the people all around the world. We talk about fame, athleticism, business sacrifice, relationship challenges and motivation. I'm so happy to have him on the show.For memberships/merch click HERE:Https://www.thedragonslairgym.comFollow us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd----- Content ----- 00:00 - Intro2:15 - How he transforms5:54 - Social media11:04 - Advice to the next generation14:06 - Party Personality17:12 - Getting into Bodybuilding22:47 - Getting into Business26:30 - Keeping Balance33:33 - Opening his own gym38:26 - The App ‘Cbum fitness’39:50 - Getting engaged46:10 - Why We Win51:59 - Mental health1:04:34 - How he trains right now1:10:05 - Wrapping up#FlexLewis #ChrisBumstead #CBum

On this Straight Outta The Lair episode, I talk with the real life superhero, Dana Linn Bailey.  As a champion she has changed the face and format for women in the sport. Her infectious energy and boundless personality makes her completely undeniable, and we talk about the industry training, entrepreneurship, facing criticism, and have in the courage to forge her own path.  Her psychology creates a roadmap to the inner strength that has been the foundation that her fitness career stands upon. For memberships/merch click HERE:Https://www.thedragonslairgym.comFollow us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd----- Content ----- 00:00 - Intro1:32 - What She’s working on14:51 - How we met18:00 - War-house Camps23:34 - Training26:41 - Competing31:52 - Not fitting in38:59 - Conforming43:07 - Being a target48:25 - PEDs55:56 - Fans & scams1:14:54 - Wrapping up#FlexLewis #DanaLinnBailey #DLB