The latest MoreThanVelocity podcast covers Zach Dials and John Geisel from Bullpen Pitching & Performance Training, a top-tier training facility in Northern Virginia. From guiding high school players to the big leagues, Bullpen is redefining player development with a "grinder mentality" and a focus on building self-reliant, resilient athletes. Zach…

In this episode of More Than Velocity, the ArmCare team sits down with Erik Wagle, the CEO of Kinetic Performance Institute (KPI), a premier baseball training facility in Silicon Valley. Erik shares his insights on leveraging real-time data and technology to improve player performance, especially focusing on how KPI uses the ArmCare sensor to preve…

Send us a text Season 7 Episode 1: In this season 7 premier episode, I sit down with the extraordinary Aditya N, a masterful composer, producer, and singer behind some of the most captivating songs in recent films like "Brahmastra" and the Netflix series "Class." Learn how he maintains the emotional core of a song while skilfully integrating contem…

In this episode of the More Than Velocity podcast, we sit down with Josh Kauten, founder of K's Training Academy in Bloomington, Illinois. Josh takes us through his journey from growing up in small-town Iowa to being drafted by the Detroit Tigers and ultimately establishing a premier training facility that has impacted hundreds of athletes. Josh sh…

Send us a text Can exploiting animals for entertainment ever be justified? Join our conversation with Wichapayat Piromsan, a leading animal rights activist in Thailand, who brings to light the critical issue of animal welfare in the country. We start by celebrating the vibrant culture and culinary diversity of Thailand, particularly Bangkok, where …

In this episode of More Than Velocity, Jordan Oseguera and Ryan Crotin dive deep into the journey of Nolan Cruz at Backyard Baseball Lab. Nolan, who came in with shoulder and elbow issues, transformed from throwing 74 to 88 mph thanks to meticulous training and the Arm Care App. The team discusses the importance of consistency, discipline, and a da…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 23: What drives someone to dedicate their life to animal rights activism? Aaron Ross, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy at The Humane League, shares his compelling journey from high school curiosity to becoming a prominent figure in the animal rights movement. Learn how Aaron's initial questions about the …

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of strength and spin in pitching with special guests from PitchLogic and Louisiana Tech University. Join this team of experts as we explore the impact of training and forearm strength on spin characteristics. We’re excited to welcome Larry Sorenson and Steven Cuki…

This week we welcome Dr. Nick Serio from Velocity University along with our hosts Ryan and Jordan as they dive into the intricacies of training, focusing on arm strength and velocity, and how data-driven approaches at VeloU are revolutionizing how athletes train and prevent injuries. Dr. Serio shares his journey through kinesiology, strength and co…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 22: Can education change the way we see animals? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Ankita Shanker, a leading social entrepreneur and legal researcher in public international law, animal law, and legal philosophy. We explore the complexities of animal law, diving deep into the legal status of animals a…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 21: Ever wondered how childhood moments can ignite a lifelong passion for animal advocacy? Listen to Leah Garcés recount her journey from watching wild ducks in her Florida backyard to leading Mercy for Animals as CEO and president. Leah's fascinating shift from studying to be a veterinarain to tackling social justic…

The Prospect League is a collegiate summer baseball league consisting of teams spread across the Midwest. Follow Prospect League: X: https://twitter.com/ProspectLeague Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prospectleague The Prospect League aims to foster a competitive environment for college players to hone their skills during the off-season. The l…

In this episode of More Than Velocity, Jordan and Ryan talk with Tim Collins and Matthew DeMarte, founders of Vaulted Baseball (https://vaultedbaseball.com/), a company that merges analytics with practical baseball experience. Tim, with his substantial major league experience, including a World Series win with the Kansas City Royals, and Matthew, a…

We meet with Tyler Tortora in this episode of More Than Velocity. He's a young coach and top athlete himself who has overcome a ton of adversity in his own journey. Tyler shares real-life examples and data, highlighting his impact on the progress of athletes across a number of sports. Specifically, we dive into his training with softball and footba…

In this episode of More Than Velocity, our hosts Ryan and Jordan talk with José Vázquez, the Texas Rangers Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2006. They take a deep dive into the nuances of strength training, conditioning, and player development at the highest level of baseball. They cover José's expansive knowledge as a strength coach and physica…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 20: From navigating the tides of a naval family upbringing to the serene corridors of Kalakshetra, the remarkable Ms. Amala Akkineni joins me, Curious Vedanth, for an intimate recounting of her evolution from a dancer to a silver screen sensation and a beacon of animal welfare. Her story is a tapestry of vivid experi…

Dive into the world of sports medicine with Michael Voltz, founder of The Movement Science Project. He also has experienced physical therapist and athletic trainer, shares his passion for aiding overhead athletes, drawing from his work with USA Baseball, USA Diving, and the United States Olympic Training Center. As an instructor with Evidence in Mo…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 19: Uncover the wizardry behind the curtain of artificial intelligence as I, Curious Vedanth, engage with the remarkable Chat GPT from OpenAI in a conversation that promises to leave you enlightened. We're peeling back the layers of this rapidly advancing field, exposing the engine of data processing and learning tha…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 18: Have you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes of your favorite breakfast TV show? Imagine waking up at dawn, facing cameras while the city sleeps, and delivering stories that make an impact. This reality is brought to life by our special guest, award-winning TV presenter & journalist, Balvinder Sidhu. She p…

Dr. Hajar Yazdhia joins the show for a conversation on race, culture, and growing up as a political refugee. This USC assistant professor is also an author with her most recent title, The Struggle for the People's King, uncovers how Dr. King's great words have been used for evil in this time of cultural tension. Dr. Yazdhia's words offer great insi…

Tony's friend and fellow teacher grew up the daughter of an NFL linebacker who played for 9 seasons. Yes, there were some luxuries but there were also difficulties that came with this unique lifestyle. She also talks about how she started her beauty empire and why she continues to teach high school students. Gia links - https://www.justglamitall.co…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 17: In this episode, I interview a Guitarist, who has performed at many concerts and music festivals across the world. He is also a teacher to aspiring guitarists. Visit www.akramulhaq.com to know more about his work. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth…

This Week We count it up with MJ mark Jackson, a virtual real estate salesman and trainer and an avid trainer for spartan races. He leaves us with these 3 takeaways 1. find a career that will help you determine your full value 2. being intentional about your life leads to more results, this lead to real estate, his book and spartan races 3. finding…

This week We count it up with Mustin, a composer and producer for one of my favorite bands, The One Ups. He throws down these 3 takeaways for you: 1. When you find your thing, whatever it is, it'll come naturally. Trust it! 2. Even though you're great at what you do, you may not always get the recognition and accolades (maybe you crawled so that so…

Getting the day started Family keeps Anna in Houston International Mentorship Coalition Getting out of your comfort zone to live with purpose Favorite part of the show Life in the spotlight - being the role model

Anna has been through it all. From moving out at age 14 to two devastating car accidents. Through it all, she found her way through college and into the world of business to become the founder of many businesses including Fliplock. Listen to her journey here. Thank you for listening. Anna website - https://fliplok.com/ Tony Rambles linktree - https…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 16: In this episode, I interview a Filmmaker. We talk about his travels across Australia , the process to film under water and so much more. Visit https://www.jonas-geisler.com/en/start/ to know more about this work. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/…

Before The InterviewNFL talk, referees are IMPORTANT, the why behind it all, Growing the league Favorite part of owning the league, Favorite part of the show, S/O to the sisters, Wedding bells??

Philly meets Detroit in this episode where Tony has a fun conversation with Johnny Besecker, the founder of the Besecker Basketball American League. Spearheading the mission with the help of his family, the league has gained serious traction in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. We talk about him both playing in the league and owning the league whic…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 15: Ever wondered about the difference between a rally race and auto cross? In this episode, I interview, Uday Pilani a motor car racer and a philanthropist. We talk about what it takes to race and dwell into the exciting world of motor sport. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.f…

Michigan men talk GO BLUE The key to learning anything Let's talk about the next generation Eric plays serious baseball Being a teacher Moving across the country Detroit Sports

Eric Gall is an engineer who graduated from the University of Michigan with an MBA. After working at Ford Motor. Co. for 17 years, he left to start his own brokerage firm and has facilitated over $300 Million in buying and selling businesses. Oh, and he has a funny Jim Harbaugh story! Learn more by clicking on the links below. Thank you for listeni…

After the ShowWill Tony eat less meat? Do you miss any foods? We get spiritual! Hair an extension of the brain?? Let's talk style.. And more about life in China

Olivier was always hurting, always tired, and always sick. He was overweight and over-medicated but never equated his condition to what he was eating. Growing up in the DRC (Congo), he didn't have these issues, and neither did his friends but once he moved to the UK his diet and his health changed. After seeing an infomercial he decided to change e…

Standout RHP at University Florida, Hurston Waldrep joins the pod. Ryan & Jordan discuss why Hurston's arm strength and process will be so valuable at the MLB level. Hurston provides some great insight to what his year at UF was like and the CWS experience.ArmCare.com

Before The Episode Social ROI, school's over, dancing with discomfort, deep work, 2 promotions at once After The Episode Full time Podcasting plan, she plays 7 instruments & sings!, find yourself, own who you are

Mia's brain operates at a different level! She loves to work but the important thing is she only does what she wants to do. She comes from a family of doctors and went to school on a music scholarship but changed course when it went from being something enjoyable to being a chore. We talk about teaching abroad and how she started the 30k Program to…

In this episode of The More Than Velocity Podcast, host Ryan Crotin sits down with guest Ryan Lavarnway, a retired professional baseball player with an impressive career spanning 15 years. Lavarnway shares insights into his journey and discusses the importance of preparation and maintaining arm health in baseball. The conversation delves into catch…

In Episode 91, we delve into the captivating story of Lavaille Lavette, a dynamic individual driven by a deep passion for writing, leadership, and business. With profound insights, Lavaille shares her journey, from her love for crafting words to her prowess in building successful ventures. From her early years as an excellent educator to becoming a…

We have a little fun getting to know each other through music appreciation and what's most important in life!

In Episode 90 of the podcast, Asher Laub takes center stage as he shares his remarkable journey. We highlight his diverse background in teaching, nursing, and the current phenomenon of the "Great Resignation." Asher unveils the secret to becoming a successful recording artist and producer, exploring the debate between samples and original music. Di…

Bryan Pena is introduced, highlighting his diverse talents as an actor and stand-up comedian, as well as his expertise in writing contracts. At the 3:26 mark, he discusses balancing his artistic pursuits with a day job while creating a worldwide certification through his venture called Defiant Solutions. At 36:22, Bryan elaborates on his company's …

Liam and I are meeting for the first time but we're like old buddies talking about video games and the 'good ol days.' If you think the only thing we can talk about is video games you're mistaken. Leadership and recruiting talent are a huge part of the conversation as well. We can leave the episode without talking about Liam's Pittsburgh roots and …

Before The Show Working out Starting your day Students and phones After The Show What are you playing? Life in VR Favorite parts (more leadership) What we missed The Pittsburgh Knight are more than Esports,

Brigitta is a German immigrant that came to America with a vision and a plan and she, and her husband, made it happen! She saw a need for her and others' children and began to work with precision. She opened a Montessori school and a German language school, became a communications expert creating the 4-dimensional communication diamond, and has don…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 14: In this episode, I interview Dawn Neo, who is a food geek and an also an avid gamer. We talk about food, gaming, travelling and many more interesting things. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes, visit curiousvedanth.co…

Before the episode: How to work a family funeral, start your day outside and how things work is important to Linda. After the episode: Flowers, favorite parts of the show (early day in Europe & music), mentoring a member Fish (the band), singing in church & why it's important

Linda is an absolute gem in this episode. We start off with life in Boston and its gritty history. We then talk music; our favorite artists, artists who changed everything, and artist who did it best! Our collective eclectic taste made for great music talk. We then move to her life as an artist and singing internationally in venues all over Europe.…

Send us a text Season 6 Episode 13: In this episode, I interview Kristina Yolanda, an expert on plastic recycling. We talk about how plastic affects our environment, its importance and what we can do to solve the issue of marine plastic waste. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To l…

What you need to do first! - coffee, journaling, meditation Who, What, When, Where, Why, How? - Anjl chose why, why? Anjl asks questions...kids, podcasting, videos Favorite part of the show Uncovered subjects - left high and dry in Seattle!, imposter syndrome, depression What's your purpose these days?…