Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Move the Needle explores all areas of performance & coaching. Our goal - understand how to most effectively create positive change in athletic performance. Coaches & Professionals from around the industry are interviewed on their take on performance in every setting. Hosted by Mike Sullivan & Hunter Eisenhower, Move the Needle strives to provide a platform of education, curiosity, and actionable information for coaches and athletes.

Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Mike Sullivan and Hunter Eisenhower, with 166 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mike Sullivan and Hunter Eisenhower hosts Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast, a health show with 166 episodes published.

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  Episode #167

  Daniel Day: Performance Nomad

  Aug 19, 20261h 38mS1

  Daniel Day - Owner of CRFTD Athlete - joins us for the 164th episode of the show. Daniel joins a very short list of guests who have made multiple appearances on the show, as he sits down with us about two years removed from our first conversation. One of the more interesting paths in all of performance coaching, Daniel, a self described 'performance nomad', has found a way to create a holistic model of performance spanning multiple countries, continents, and time-zones. From routine optimization, lessons learned from across the globe, and even a quick masterclass in content creation, Daniel delivers throughout. A partner of Relay Athletic, check out Daniel's special discount code with Relay: CRFTDFAM for 50% off! Follow Daniel on IG @crftd.athlete Find and Follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode If you enjoy this podcast - head over to https://mtninsider.netlify.app/ to dive into the MTN Insider which is a deep dive into every episode. Research, 'Fact Checks', and much much more. Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational A huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offer Make sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more information Shoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more

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  Episode #166

  Daniel Bove: Understanding Redirect

  Aug 12, 20261h 6mS1

  Daniel Bove - VP of Athlete Performance for the Philadelphia Flyers - joins us for the 163rd episode of the podcast. On today's show, we talk through his recent transition from being in-season with the Pelicans to jumping right into the playoff push with the Flyers. We then dive into a conversation centered around multi-directional speed and his most recent book, Redirect. This was an outstanding conversation and we were pumped to get Daniel on his first podcast in three years. Check out his new book at his website right here:https://www.athleteframework.com/ Follow Daniel on IG @danielbove Find and Follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode If you enjoy this podcast - head over to https://mtninsider.netlify.app/ to dive into the MTN Insider which is a deep dive into every episode. Research, 'Fact Checks', and much much more. Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational A huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offer Make sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more information Shoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more

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  Episode #165

  Ryan Horn: The Truth About Modern Basketball Performance

  Aug 5, 20261h 9mS1

  Ryan Horn - Head Basketball Strength and Conditioning Coach at Indiana - joins us for the 162nd episode of MTN. On this episode of the show, Ryan talks us through some of context behind the many stops in his career; including some of the wildest stories that he's encountered along the way. We dive into the evolution of CBB player that he's seen since he started way back at VCU, and we go over his 'System's Check' Protocol. This was a wide ranging conversation that had some vulnerability, transparency, and high-level education. Make sure to follow Ryan on social media @ryanhorn45 Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode If you enjoy this podcast - head over to https://mtninsider.netlify.app/ to dive into the MTN Insider which is a deep dive into every episode. Research, 'Fact Checks', and much much more. Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational A huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offer Make sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more information Shoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more

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  Episode #164

  Scott Cline: Major League Speed Development

  Jul 29, 20261h 3mS1

  Scott Cline - Strength/Conditioning Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks - joins us for the 161st episode of MTN. On today's show, Scott takes us through a bit of his life while navigating the 162 game schedule of the MLB, but we spend the majority of the conversation in discussion around speed development application within baseball. We talk in multiple avenues, linear, multi-directional, and curvilinear. This was an interesting episode with someone who has a diverse background in performance Scott has a six week applied speed cohort starting next week (!) in which he takes you through a curriculum around the coaching eye, application of T&F to team sport, and much more. Email Scott directly at scott.cline14@yahoo.com to sign up! Follow Scott on IG @scline_14 Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode If you enjoy the podcast and want a deeper look into every episode, head over to: mtninsider.netlify.app for a chance to take a look into every guest, every episode, but dive a mile deeper into every topic. Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational A huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offer Make sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more information Shoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more

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  Episode #163

  Joe Pedulla: Archetypal Periodization

  Jul 22, 20261h 25mS1

  Joe Pedulla - S&C Coach at Oklahoma - joins us for the 160th episode of MTN. Joe has been at OU since 2023 and is also the owner and operator of Pedulla Performance LLC, which has become one of the most respected brands in high-performance sport. On the episode today, we dive into Joe's thought process around archetypes and the differences between sport and structure. In addition to elite training talk, Joe also walks us through the growth and evolution of Pedulla Performance. This was a wide ranging conversation that was great from both a training insight and business development side. Follow Joe on social media @pedullaperformance and tap in with his many offerings in the performance realm Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational A huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offer Make sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more information Shoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.

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