American Barbell Unleashed
American Barbell Unleashed is a raw and unapologetic podcast hosted by American Barbell founder Phil Patti. The show offers an unfiltered look into the mindset, mission, and grit that have fueled the brand’s 45+-year legacy in the fitness industry. Listeners can expect behind-the-scenes stories, hard-earned lessons, and candid conversations that reveal what it takes to build a powerhouse in strength training and gym innovation. Whether you’re a fitness professional, athlete, or enthusiast, this podcast delivers the real talk and inspiration that drive serious results.
Episodes
Bikini legend Ashley Kaltwasser and bodybuilding powerhouse Sergio Oliva Jr. sit down with Phil Patti for a raw conversation about what training like a pro really looks like.
From weekly routines and the journey to first wins, to the precision it takes in sport — and in building world-class equipment — this no-fluff episode gives you a high-level template to sharpen your own approach.
Fix Pain. Build Strength.
Dr. Zac Cupples takes you inside the mindset of smart training—where rehab meets performance and gimmicks get exposed. From NBA sidelines to the American Barbell showroom, hear how load, breath, and the right tools create real results.
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UFC lightweight Charlie “The Cannibal” Campbell shows up and bites down. We cover his rise, the origin of “The Cannibal,” and the mindset behind pressure, power, and finish-first fighting. After a walkthrough of our Vegas HQ, he said it straight: when he’s done fighting, he wants American Barbell in his own gym. No fluff—just fight IQ, power, and purpose.
We’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to build the best damn gym equipment in the world—right here in the USA.
In this episode, Phil sits down with Tony, the force behind our new Las Vegas production facility. From machinery installs to handpicked crew, they dive into what it takes to build a high-performance operation from scratch—and why it matters.
This isn’t about shifting everything stateside. It’s about raisi...
Training hard is basic. Training smart is elite.
In this episode of American Barbell Unleashed, fitness industry renegade Pete McCall (author of Smarter Recovery and Ageless Intensity) breaks down what most trainers miss: the equipment that lasts, the training that works, and the science that keeps you in the game—longer, stronger, and pain-free.
We hit:
- The real reason recovery should come first
- Why most gyms waste money on g...
Training hard is easy. Training smart—and building results that actually last—is the real flex.
In this episode of American Barbell Unleashed, we go deep with fitness industry heavyweight Pete McCall—author of Smarter Recovery, Smarter Workouts, and Ageless Intensity. He’s trained elite athletes, educated thousands of coaches, and helped grow gym chains by 50% with smarter programming.
We break down:
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What smarter recovery act...
He’s back—and this time, it’s all about the gear.
Sergio Oliva Jr. joins Phil for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the equipment that stands up to real training. From gym fails to performance gold, this episode is raw, real, and unapologetically honest.
🔥 Which pieces make the cut? 💥 What gear should never see a weight room? ⚔️ Can you train like a pro with budget gear, or is that just a myth?
They dig deep into the movements that ...
She’s not just strong—she’s unstoppable. Brittany Diamond is back and prepping for the Olympia, and in this episode, she breaks down what it really takes to train like a champion. From brutal Strongwoman workouts to the American Barbell gear she swears by, Brittany dives into the lifts, mindset, and recovery tools powering her performance.
No filters, no fluff—just raw talk with real gym owners and lifters who know that if your equipment sucks, your gym sucks. Mike Khan of Cult Fitness and pro bodybuilder Sergio Oliva Jr. join Phil to tear apart gimmicks and break down what actually makes a gym work. From culture vs. clout to the gear that sets lifters apart, we’re cutting through the BS. This is where real training starts—and why American Barbell builds the only equ...
What does it take to build world-class strength — in the gym and in business?
In this episode of American Barbell Unleashed, Founder Phil Patti sits down with IFBB Pro and strength icon Sergio Oliva Jr. to talk about legacy, mindset, and what it really means to be built for this. From the gym floor to the factory floor, this conversation dives into the relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation in training, and why Sergio chooses...
In Part 2, we go even deeper into the grind that built one of the most trusted names in strength equipment. From massive risks to nonstop hustle, this is how American Barbell became a global fitness brand. If you’re serious about strength training, gym ownership, or the business behind fitness, you won’t want to miss this unfiltered behind-the-scenes story.
This isn’t your average origin story. In Episode 1, we rip the lid off the early days of American Barbell—how one barbell, some big risk, and zero compromise ignited a movement. If you train hard or build hard, you’ll want to hear how it all began.
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