Professional street skater Neen Williams discusses how he got into skateboarding (3:08) and becoming a pro (4:31), the most "normal" job he ever had (5:31), a moment of clarity that changed his life (8:55), how he uses WHOOP (14:28), the strain of skateboarding (17:06), what makes him an artist (18:35), risk assessment when attempting tricks (19:47), diet an ... Show More
Jul 22
The Best Exercise for Building Muscle, Bone Health, and Longevity with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
On this episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with exercise scientist Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple for a refreshing, evidence-based conversation that cuts through some common myths in fitness. Together, Dr. Holmes and D ... Show More
1h 20m
Jul 15
The Recovery Habits That Drive Performance: Why Training More Isn’t Always Better
Welcome back to the WHOOP Podcast’s Science of Human Performance Series! On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo, to explore the scienc ... Show More
51m 41s
Jul 2023
Harnessing Passion, Drive & Persistence for Lifelong Success | Tony Hawk
In this episode, my guest is Tony Hawk, the legendary and pioneering professional skateboarder, video game and skateboard industry entrepreneur, and founder of the Skatepark Project, whose philanthropic mission is to help underserved communities create safe and inclusive public s ... Show More
2h 12m
Sep 2021
#199 - Andrew Huberman
Andrew Huberman discusses growing up in South Bay CA area, skating at Embarcadero, working at Thrasher & Slap Magazine, how he got into science, going to college for Neuroscience, why we sometimes “black out” in the middle of a trick, muscle memory is not a thing, why sleep and b ... Show More
3h 32m
Nov 2024
Building Whoop, Battling Bankruptcy, Sleep Stages & Cristiano Ronaldo Collab | Will Ahmed 127
Will Ahmed, CEO & founder of WHOOP, shares his journey from a driven college athlete grappling with the demands of intense training to creating a wearable that empowers users to track recovery, sleep, and performance. Will opens up about the mission at WHOOP to empower individual ... Show More
55m 51s
Dec 2019
Stevie Williams Interview
Legendary skateboarder Stevie Williams speaks on his legacy, hoe he got into skateboarding, fatherhood, the Philly LOVE park, his beef with Weckingball, his interview with Snoop Dogg, the lifestyle that comes with skateboarding and more. ----- FOLLOW OUR NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST! htt ... Show More
1h 20m
Mar 2025
#361 - Nate Sherwood
Nate Sherwood discusses the pressure flip, hitting his head into the wall in p.e. class & was in a coma for 3 weeks, getting on Capitol Skateboards, when pressure flips went out of style, Airspeed shoes, his cameo in Girl Skateboards video "Yeah Right", getting hip surgery, runni ... Show More
2h 46m
Jan 2024
2255: The Smart Way to Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula
The difference between how he applies or approaches training his athletes vs. how other athletes try to improve speed, power, and performance. (2:39) It's a family business! His background in the training space. (4:52) The components that contribute to speed and how you train for ... Show More
1h 23m
Jan 2023
Andrew Huberman - Stop And Chat #88
Andrew Huberman Stops by and Chats with us about sunlight and sleep first thing in the morning, who his SOTY pick was, skating while hung over, deliberate heat/cold exposure, the research being done on psychedelics, surviving San Francisco & EMB in the early 90’s, the 5 pillars o ... Show More
2h 30m