Frodeno Going Mental

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Jan Frodeno on What He Learned From Going Mental

For the first time on Frodeno Going Mental, there’s no guest. Just Jan Frodeno, a camera and 19 conversations worth looking back on. In this first solo episode, Jan revi

Sep 7
21 min

Enhanced Games CEO Max Martin: Paying for Performance and the Future of Elite Sport

In this episode of Going Mental, Olympic champion and Ironman legend Jan Frodeno sits down with Max Martin, CEO of the Enhanced Games, for one of the most controversial c

Jul 20
1 h 12 min

Francesco Puppi: Logic, Pain, and the Reality of Ultra Running

Ultra running is often romanticized, but elite trail runner and physicist Francesco Puppi looks at 100-mile races through the lens of pure logic. Fresh off an incredible

Jul 13
1 h 02 min

The Day After HISTORY - Sam Laidlow on Breaking the World Record

Sam Laidlow has just rewritten triathlon history. Fresh off his record-breaking victory at DATEV Challenge Roth, the French triathlon superstar joins Jan Frodeno for an

Jul 7
59 min

A Fighter’s Mind - Chris McCormack

In this episode of Going Mental, Jan Frodeno sits down with one of triathlon’s most iconic and polarizing figures: Chris “Macca” McCormack — 2x Ironman World Champion, 6x

Jun 29
1 h 03 min

Pressure, Panic Attacks and One of Cycling's Greatest Comebacks - Demi Vollering

Fresh off one of the most remarkable victories in professional cycling, Demi Vollering joins Going Mental to unpack the mindset behind her dramatic Giro d'Italia Women co

Jun 22
53 min

Why Success Feels Empty at the Top - Scott DeRue

Scott DeRue has climbed Mount Everest, completed the Seven Summits, led global businesses through crisis and now serves as CEO of Ironman. In this episode of Going Menta

Jun 15
1 h 11 min

Broken Bones, Tour Wins & Why Happiness Beats Pressure - Tom Pidcock

What does it take to win Olympic gold after breaking your collarbone just weeks before the Games? In this episode of FRODENO GOING MENTAL, Jan Frodeno sits down with Tom

Jun 8
57 min

Henning Thrien: The Mind Games of Elite Athletes

In this episode, Jan opens up a deeply personal chapter by sitting down with his own sports psychologist, Henning Thrien. Henning has spent the last 15 years working at t

Jun 1
55 min

Nino Schurter: Winning for 20 Years

Olympic Champion and MTB legend Nino Schurter joins Going Mental for a deep conversation about pressure, flow, motivation and longevity. Nino reflects on a career that s

May 25
57 min

From Oxford Mathematician to Cycling World Record Holder - Vittoria Bussi

In todays episode of Going Mental, Jan Frodeno sits down with cycling world record holder Vittoria Bussi. The first woman in history to ride more than 50 kilometers in on

May 18
1 h 08 min

The Norwegian Method: Science vs. Soul – Kristian Blummenfelt

What drives someone to race four major triathlons across two and a half continents in just six weeks — and still come out sharper on the other side? In this episode, Jan

May 11
1 h 14 min

Eliud Kipchoge: The Philosopher of Running

For this conversation, Jan sits down with the greatest marathoner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge. They explore the mindset that led to the historic sub-two-hour marathon and

May 4
32 min

Simon Squibb: Dream vs. Goal

In this episode, Jan connects with entrepreneur and visionary Simon Squibb to dissect the fundamental difference between a dream and a goal. Simon, who went from being ho

Apr 27
1 h 03 min

Dandapani: The Mechanics of Mind and Focus

In this episode, Jan sits down with former monk and Hindu priest Dandapani to demystify the human mind. Drawing from ten years of monastic training, Dandapani explains wh

Apr 20
1 h 02 min

Kasia Niewiadoma: Suffering to Win

High performance cycling and mental toughness with Tour de France Femmes winner Kasia Niewiadoma. She shares the "pain cave" secrets that led to her Alpe d’Huez and Tour

Apr 13
57 min

Lucy Charles-Barclay: The Price of Being #1

Athlete mindset and dealing with public criticism are daily realities for Lucy Charles-Barclay. Because her swim strength usually puts her at the front of every race, she

Apr 6
1 h 09 min

Vali Höll: Riding the Edge

How does a world champion handle the "terrible" feeling of the start gate? Downhill star Vali Höll joins Jan Frodeno to discuss the raw reality of racing at 80 km/h. From

Mar 30
1 h 01 min

Sebastian Steudtner: The Risk of Sitting Still

What’s more dangerous: a 100-foot wave or a 30-year desk job? World record surfer Sebastian Steudtner joins Jan Frodeno to explain why he trained himself to pass out unde

Mar 23
1 h 07 min

Excellence Is a Process and Not a Result - Brad Stulberg

In this episode, Jan sits down with performance expert, author and coach Brad Stulberg to explore what it really means to pursue excellence — in sport and in life. Brad

Mar 16
1 h 05 min

Chart positions

Where Frodeno Going Mental ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 13, 2026).

#56 ▲ 10 Running US

What listeners say

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Jan is fantastic at thoughtfully curating questions and conversation to get a deep dive into the minds of some of the most influential people in the world of sport and mental performance. This isn’t just another surface level sports or performance podcast. I’m pleasantly surprised by the quality of this series!

brian63089 · May 2026

Does this guy stink at anything. Honestly. Everything Jan does is high level and this podcast is no different. The conversation was smart calm and real. No fluff. No trying too hard. Just great insight into mindset performance and life from people who actually live it. Yet another reminder that we are all just living in Jans world.

Enode75 · Jan 2026

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