Unbranded with Nick Ridpath

E37: The Problem With “Science-Based” Coaching

You can read every study, take every certification, and understand all the biomechanics in the world. That doesn't necessarily mean you can coach worth a shit. This week

E36: The Fitness Industry Has a Context Problem

Two heavy sets to failure might be all you need. But what happens when you're not skilled enough to get the most out of those sets? This week, Nick answers listener ques

E35: I Was Wrong About These Training Rules

Two sets to failure. Beat the logbook. Never skip your mobility routine. I used to buy into all of it—and coaching more people changed my mind. This week I break down ho

E34: Why Hard Work Isn’t Working

At some point, trying harder stops being the answer. Once you’re already training hard and consistently, the next jump in progress comes from getting better at directing

E33: Why a Good Program Still Gets Bad Results

A good program on paper doesn’t guarantee good results. This week I’m talking about what happens after you write the program. The exercises might fit the client’s goals,

E32: How to Get More Out of Less Time in the Gym

A shorter workout doesn’t have to be a throwaway workout—but you need a better strategy than cramming an 80-minute program into 40 minutes. I break down how to get more

E31: Stop Blaming Your Ankle Mobility for Your Ugly Squats

This conversation details Nick going solo again — a podcast-numbers scare, a shout-out to the YouTube channel closing in on 1,000 subscribers, and a rant on the Instagram

E30: Quality Over Quantity

$85 bag of coffee beans, a bring-your-own-seatbelt gym rant, and why your posture probably isn't the problem you think it is. He opens with a London recap (Prescript sem

E29: AI Hype, Glute-Tie-In Myths, and Free Weights vs. Machines: Solo Q&A

Back solo again, this time gearing up for a trip to London for a Prescript seminar. Opening with why he still travels to learn six years into his career, even as an exper

E28: Dr. Dwayne Jackson on Gut Health, GLP-1s, and the Muscle-Building Myths That Won't Die

Nick sits down with Dr. Dwayne Jackson, a PhD in exercise physiology, former pro motocross racer, and former bodybuilder, for a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation. They

E27: Trading Mass for Athleticism with Will Carter

For 15 years, Will Carter built his identity around getting as big as possible. Now he's training for a half marathon. Nick sits down with Will Carter, owner of No Limit

E26: Stop Chasing Mobility — Get Strong Instead: Solo Q&A

This conversation details Nick going solo for the first time — no guest, no back-and-forth, just an hour of unfiltered opinions on where the industry gets movement wrong.

E25: Stop Mimicking Sports in the Weight Room with Steven Sahyoun

This conversation details the mechanics of bridging early-stage rehab to late-stage performance, building raw physical capacity for combat sports, and navigating modern i

E24: The Truth About Sport Specificity with Kyle Rogers

This conversation details high-level pitching development, bridging the gap between skill coaching and strength & conditioning, and navigating modern baseball development

E23: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Pregnancy and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | Dr Meghan Sak-Ocbina

This conversation details the intersection of clinical physical therapy with coaching, and the biomechanics of perinatal and postpartum training. We discuss why rushing i

E22: Stop Over-Complicating Your Programming with Veronica Zuccala

This conversation details high-level sports performance programming, neuroscience principles in the weight room, and navigating modern industry trends. We discuss the tru

E21: Beyond Hip Thrusts: The True S-Tier Glute Movements with Cory Hageman

This conversation details high-level glute mechanics and navigating common industry misconceptions. We discuss how anabolics frequently mask flawed lifting form in bodybu

E20: Coaching Round Table with Brandon Schultze and Jorge de Hoyos

The conversation covers various topics including struggles with remote recording, life in Edmonton and Mexico City, weather and temperature comparisons, high school athle

E19: How Real Culture Produces Elite Results with Kyle Mckee

This week, we sit down with Kyle McKee of Kodiak Barbell to map out the reality of transitioning from the brutal grind of in-person corporate gym hours to building a full

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 thro