Monger Mayhem

MM Episode 25

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:36:58 +0000

Recap of our first ever Iron Monger Pro/Am plus we had Tommy (our resident tattoo artist) join us so he could share his experience of tattooing people at our powerlifting meet.

MM Episode 24

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 23:55:31 +0000

Mike and I recap Reebok Record Breakers and Monger Mayhem plus preview the USPA North American Championships all while eating some delicious L&L Hawaiian food.

MM Episode 23

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:35:02 +0000

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited to have this guest on, she is one of my longest running members and has asserted herself as one of the main players in Iron Mongers. That being said it’s well deserved and we got to hear how she approaches her lifting, coaching, job, many cats and everything else that goes on in her life. She’ll be competing at the USPA North American Championships and as her coach we expect to put the 165 weight class on notice that they better not overlook her.

MM Episode 22

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:41:44 +0000

WOW! Not even sure how to describe this episode, I guess “we started from the bottom and now we are here” seems to be the best description. This was minimal lifting talk but man this was a huge episode for me to just sit and listen as Mike and Ryan shared their stories of rehab and life after that. This is a good one guys, I hope you enjoy.

MM Episode 21

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:56:17 +0000

What goes through your head before a big lift? Does it get you fired up or does it cripple your potential? Hearing Brannon talk about this today was very interesting to me because I’m fascinated by the mental aspect of sports and with Brannon starting to push his potential in Strongman and test out powerlifting, I know I found this fun to talk about. Anyways, listen in as we cover that and as always many other fun topics. All this while we enjoy some tasty island food.

MM Episode 20

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:12:09 +0000

Anthony @benchpress_junkie on IG although we might have convinced him to change it to @that_one_leg_Monger joined the show today. Anthony is an incredible inspiration not only to people in this gym but anyone who might follow him or meet him, listen to his story about being a kid who had to make the decision to keep or amputate his leg. Pretty amazing story and if you ask us he’s only on the first chapter of his book, we believe there is so much more to come for him. If you don’t follow him please do, he truly is a great dude.

MM Episode 19

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:00:43 +0000

This is episode 19 in the Monger Mayhem podcasts but today will be episode number 1 with my Co-host Mike Delgado. Mike has been a great addition to this gym for over a year now and we have similar styles in the way we approach lifting, coaching and programming for our athletes so it only made sense to bring him on and add his knowledge to the show.

@MongerMayhem will be our official IG page for the show so we can put up questions, polls and all the other goodies you guys want to hear us talk about plus, more guests and supporters of Iron Mongers Gym.

Listen and follow on Spotify and iTunes.

MM Episode 18

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 22:44:22 +0000

BATTLE OF THE JOHNNY’S
Part 3
This is our third part in this story and lead up to our Monger Mayhem even Nov 2-3, I have my client Alex Ramirez on with me and to keep the show from Alex and I just talking shit the whole time I asked Mike Dee to come be the host. As much as we talked about their upcoming battle I think we talked just as much about random stuff that had nothing to do with the Johnny’s. Either way it was a fun podcast, I’m sorry if Mike’s mic sounds a little low apparently he doesn’t like big things near his mouth.

MM Episode 17

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 06:26:27 +0000

BATTLE OF THE JOHNNY’S
Part 2
This week is I have Jonathan Reyna and his coach, Christine Sisk. They both listened to the last podcast and wanted to respond to what was said because from what they said “they are walking out the winners of this battle!”

Now do Alex and Rick have something to say on top of this? I’m thinking they do…

MM Episode 16

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:58:45 +0000

BATTLE OF THE JOHNNY’S
Johnny Mojica and his coach Mike Dee, start some Mayhem leading up to our Monger Mayhem meet. This is a Civil War, two really good lifters (Johnny Mojica and Jonathan Reyna) in our gym going head to head. Pride, cash and maybe even a little humility is on the line come Nov 3rd.

MM Episode 15

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:07:49 +0000

Special Monday Monger Mayhem, this episode I have Erik Blekeberg with me and this turned out to be an excellent episode on coaching, programming and competing. Erik is the CSUSM strength coach and we covered a lot of how he handles such a large amount of athletes along with how each group of athletes has to be coached differently and after all that he himself is training to compete soon so we talk about his training and how that differs from training his other athletes.

MM Episode 14

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 21:59:05 +0000

We got a little ménage à quarto goin on for this episode, four mics for our four Highland Games athletes competing this weekend up in Pleasanton at the Highland Games National Championships. 15+ years of experience at these games from this group and with that comes some really good stories like churro docking, wtf is churro docking? Better listen to find out.

MM Episode 13

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 22:09:33 +0000

How many guys does it take to make up five good biceps? The answer is these three meatheads and only one of them is actually able to compete now at Boss of Bosses. Listen to how Mike decided to take a nap on the bar and that left Joey as the remaining lone wolf still doing BOB.

MM Episode 12

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 22:42:11 +0000

Surround yourself with “A” people in life, the late Steve Jobs spoke about this. Isaiah is one of my “A” people, in my mind he is the best at what he
does and because of that we have both watched our business’ grow from startups to what we are today. Take a listen as we talk about that and many
other things this podcast and if you are looking for a photographer or videographer for your event look no further than @inmediaworks you will not
be disappointed.

Unfortunately the last 10 or so mins got cut off, I’m sorry for that but I’d say that was mostly the wrap up anyways.

MM Episode 11

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:13:48 +0000

This might be the wisest (by wise I really mean combined age) podcast you’ve ever listened too. Sean and I talk about our upcoming Highland games competition, training, mindset, how he competed as a college athlete in his mid-thirties and how I’m trying to get the title of biggest asshole as a highland games athlete.

MM Episode 10

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:21:09 +0000

What is the best thing about crossfit? It eventually led Lulu to Iron Mongers and now powerlifting. Listen in as we talk about her journey through the military, crossfit, powerlifting, school and full time work. She’s also very motivated to take down all the numbers in the 148’s at Iron Mongers.

MM Episode 9

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:40:47 +0000

How do you continue to train after you’ve been diagnosed with a very serious heart condition? It can be done and Drake shares his experience with such condition and also fills me in on the many ways to be proactive in taking care of yourself not just in training but in life.

MM Episode 8

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 31 May 2019 21:38:21 +0000

This chick showed up to the podcast with vodka drinks, donuts and monsters.
I think that’s the best way to describe this one, just listen!

MM Episode 7

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 24 May 2019 17:15:39 +0000

Squatter of all the weights, Xavier Romero, fills me in on his secrets to a big squat and how he plans to go after the all-time raw world record total.

MM Episode 6

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 17 May 2019 18:14:36 +0000

I’m talking with Mike Dee @mikemjdee on the IG, we talk about what it’s like to work with the mad man known as @jailhousestrong Josh Bryant, specifically how he has influenced both of our training and coaching. Also, some tips on each lift along with how to maximize the program your coach lays out for you.

MM Episode 5

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 10 May 2019 19:43:23 +0000

How and why did a professional dancer get into powerlifting?
More importantly, why does she think she’s a better dancer than me?
All this and more on this weeks podcast with Kelsey Perrault.

MM Episode 3

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 20:12:42 +0000

Celia “Big Red” Gomez joins me on Monger Mayhem, she filled me in on why she doesn’t like running and what it’s like to train with and be coached by the #1 powerlifter in the world, Stacy Burr. Plus, what team training is like at Iron Mongers and what her expectations are for Nationals.

MM Episode 2

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:50:19 +0000

This week I invite Kay Martinez, @kkaymmartinezz on IG, to join me on Monger Mayhem. Kay is my OG, the first woman team member at Iron Mongers Gym, listen in as we talk about her 4 years in powerlifting and now as she transitions to the figure stage. We had a really good conversation on diet and coaching along with everything else she has going on in her life.

MM Episode 1

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 22:03:45 +0000

My guest this week is Holgie Choi, @aznyoda on Instagram. Check out what why he got into powerlifting, the balance between training for Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting and being a community leader.

MM Intro

rick@360dd.com (Rick Simmons) — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 19:24:02 +0000

Monger Mayhem is Iron Mongers Gym new podcast featuring members and supporters of our gym. Hopefully this will shed some light on the people who train here and what their lives are like, everyone has a story to tell, let’s hear it!