The official podcast of personal trainer and mixologist Nate Biltz. In this podcast Nate interviews world class creatives in entertainment, business, fitness, and art to inspire and educate people to get better and chase their own curiosities.
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July 10, 2026Episode 1651 hr 20 min
#165 - Breaking Generational Expectations & Building Your Own Path - Eli Simon
Eli Simon is an entrepreneur and co-owner of Manila Inasal, a modern Filipino restaurant bringing Filipino culture and cuisine to Los Angeles. In this episode, we talk about breaking generational expectations, the courage to pursue a different path, leaving corporate life for entrepreneurship, building great leaders, having difficult conversations, and creating a meaningful life beyond money and status. Eli also shares how food connects us to culture, family, and memories—and why building a successful business requires discipline, integrity, and the willingness to make difficult decisions. Follow Eli Simon: https://www.instagram.com/elishasimon/?hl=en Manila Inasal: https://www.instagram.com/manilainasal/?hl=en Follow Nate: https://www.instagram.com/natebiltz/ Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1 Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20 Timestamps 00:00 Growing Up Filipino Across Cultures 04:07 Food, Identity & the Immigrant Experience 07:12 Why Filipino Food Is Changing 11:43 Breaking Filipino Stereotypes 14:31 The Story Behind Manila Inasal 16:21 Why Food Connects Us to Home 22:16 Building an Intentional Restaurant Experience 26:15 Bravery vs. Rebellion 29:14 Choosing Entrepreneurship 30:30 Working 20-Hour Days 33:01 What Makes a Great Leader? 38:37 Optimism vs. Realism 42:25 Making the Most of Your 24 Hours 44:27 The Art of Difficult Conversations 51:10 Passion, Discipline & High Standards 53:09 Making Hard Decisions as a Leader 59:37 What Does a Successful Life Look Like?
July 3, 2026Episode 412 min
GBT#4 - Change your body. Change your life | Anti-looksmaxxing
Your body is one of the few things you can change that transforms every area of your life. In this episode, I share the lessons that took me from being an overweight, insecure kid to becoming a natural bodybuilder. We dive into the habits, systems, nutrition, training, mindset, and discipline that helped me completely change my life—and how you can do the same. Follow Nate: https://www.instagram.com/natebiltz/ Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1 Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20 - Timestamps: 00:00 Why changing your body changes everything 00:24 My transformation from unhappy to fulfilled 00:56 Why people really decide to get fit 02:05 The moment that changed my life forever 03:10 Grooming and clothing come first 04:25 How to actually build an attractive body 04:55 Nutrition made simple 06:36 How much protein you really need 06:53 The only exercises most people need 08:50 Action beats information 09:17 Mobility, flexibility, and longevity 09:56 Eliminate your biggest vices 10:18 Alcohol, addiction, and discipline 11:02 Ozempic, steroids, and quick fixes 12:26 The real formula to change your life
June 26, 2026Episode 1641 hr 43 min
#164 - Michelle Allie Drever - Opera is NOT dead
Michelle Allie Drever is an opera singer, actor, and performer whose recent role in Amadeus helped bring one of the most successful productions in Pasadena Playhouse history to life. In this episode, expect to learn why opera is far from dead, the reality of life as a performer, and what it feels like to never know where your next opportunity is coming from. Michelle shares the sacrifices required to perform at the highest level, why opera singers are true athletes, how art can become a form of healing, and the hidden cost of perfectionism. We also discuss body image, self-worth, eating disorders, and why success doesn't always silence self-doubt. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is committed to getting better today. Follow Michelle Allie Drever https://www.instagram.com/michellealliedrever/ Follow Nate: https://www.instagram.com/natebiltz/ Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1 Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:07 The reality of being a performer 10:06 Inside Amadeus 16:53 Art as an escape from pain 19:11 Depression, confidence & performing 21:08 Why opera singers are athletes 24:06 Is opera dying? 28:27 How to get into opera 34:06 Is performing school worth it? 35:39 What singing means to Michelle 40:17 The pursuit of perfection 42:49 Body image & eating disorders 49:30 Nutrition, fitness & transformation 55:20 The discipline required for results 57:00 The protein marketing myth 59:52 Lessons from performing at the highest level
June 19, 202618 min
GBT#3 - Environment is Everything (Why I left Los Angeles)
After nearly 10 years in Los Angeles, I made a decision that surprised a lot of people—I left. In this Get Better Today episode, I share why I moved to Las Vegas, how comfort can quietly hold you back, and what changing my environment taught me about focus, growth, and betting on yourself. If you've ever felt stuck, distracted, or like you've outgrown your current situation, this episode is for you. Get Better Today. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:05 Why I left Los Angeles after 10 years 01:33 Feeling trapped by comfort and social obligations 02:56 The road trip that changed my perspective 03:55 Why I moved to Las Vegas 05:08 Comfort isn't bad—but it can hold you back 06:14 Choosing an environment that supports your goals 06:53 You can't build a new life while protecting the old one 08:03 Making a bet on yourself 08:39 The habits that followed me after moving 09:59 When nobody knows who you are, you choose who you become 10:55 What moving taught me about friendship 11:23 Environment only matters if it matches your priorities 13:01 The risk of staying comfortable 14:26 What I've accomplished since moving 15:42 Why changing your environment creates focus 16:41 How to make life-changing decisions 17:47 What have you outgrown? 18:19 Final thoughts: Get Better Today Follow Nate: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natebiltz/
June 12, 2026Episode 1631 hr 18 min
#163 – Marlon “Champ” Ross – The Lost Art of Building Elite Athletes
Marlon “Champ” Ross is the founder of Train Like A Champ, a sports performance coach, former speed coach, photographer, and former music industry professional. In this episode, Marlon shares the philosophy behind building one of Los Angeles’ most unique training facilities and why he believes old school discipline and mentality still create the best athletes. The conversation dives into athletic development, speed training, recovery, mindset, and what truly separates elite performers from everyone else. Marlon also shares lessons from his journey through music, photography, coaching, and decades spent studying greatness. Expect to learn: Why old school training still works What creates elite athletes and high performers The importance of joint mobility, speed, and explosiveness Why discipline and environment shape young athletes How visualization and mentality impact performance The biggest mistakes modern athletes make Follow Marlon “Champ” Ross: https://www.instagram.com/trainlikeachamp/ Train Like A Champ Gym: https://www.instagram.com/thegym_trainlikeachamp/ Follow Nate: https://www.instagram.com/natebiltz/ Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1 Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20 Timestamps 00:00 Intro at Train Like A Champ 00:35 Old School Gym Inspiration 01:10 Why Vintage Machines Are Different 03:00 Building The Gym From Scratch 04:15 Old School vs New School Training 05:20 Training Hard Without Breaking Athletes 06:30 Why Athletes Need Specialized Equipment 07:20 Building Confidence As A Gym Owner 08:05 Marlon’s “Healthy Delusion” 09:10 Studying The Craft Every Day 10:05 No Caffeine, Just Energy 11:00 Motown, Sony Records, and Music 12:30 Photography, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Wayne 13:05 Bodybuilding, Nutrition, and Recovery 14:10 Developing Confidence Over Time 15:15 Why Sports Should Lead To Education 16:30 Measuring Athleticism 17:15 Joint Mobility and Movement Angles 18:15 Staying Pain-Free At 53 19:30 Nutrition, Raw Milk, and Fitness Cultures 20:00 Learning From Every Discipline 21:00 Why Marlon Learns Visually 22:00 Creativity in Coaching and Business 23:20 The Reality of Running a Gym 24:45 Why Train Like A Champ Feels Exclusive 26:00 Parents, Boundaries, and Athlete Independence 27:00 The Problem With Modern Discipline 28:00 Marlon’s Athlete Assessment Process 28:45 “Elite Kids Have Elite Parents” 30:00 Kobe, Steph, and Obsession 31:00 Why Marlon Quit Drinking 32:00 Speed Coaching and Running Mechanics 33:00 Strength, Mechanics, and Sprinting Faster 34:00 Single-Leg Power and Explosiveness 35:10 Skill Work Comes First 37:00 Training Athletes While Fatigued 38:15 Visualization and Mental Toughness 40:00 Why Sports Teach Life Skills 41:30 Pulling Greatness Out of Young Athletes 42:45 Coaching Boundaries and Energy Management 44:15 Developing D1 Athletes 46:00 Why Marlon Builds Athletes Instead of Collecting Them 47:00 Quick Fixes, Weight Loss Shots, and Doing The Work 49:00 Social Media, Results, and Word of Mouth 50:00 Selling Through Real Belief 52:00 Why Long-Term Development Wins 53:00 Why Marlon Needed His Own Gym 54:00 The Hardest Part of Owning A Gym 55:00 Finding The Right Partners 56:45 Training Older Clients 57:10 “Life Is Athletic” 58:00 Longevity, Quality of Life, and Pacing Yourself 01:01:00 Music Inside The Gym 01:02:00 Raising His Son Around Great Music 01:06:00 Distractions, Talent, and Wasted Opportunity 01:08:00 Marlon’s Biggest Inspiration 01:09:00 Lessons From His Mother 01:12:00 Turning Upbringing Into An Advantage 01:13:00 Trauma, Resilience, and Staying Calm Under Pressure 01:14:00 Training The Brain Under High Heart Rate 01:15:00 Why Competition Feels Different Than Practice 01:16:00 Pushing Athletes To Their Limit 01:17:30 How To Find Train Like A Champ 01:18:00 Closing Thoughts
May 1, 2026Episode 1623 hr 0 min
#162 – Christina Quarternik – The Real Life of a Show Girl
Christina Quarternik is a dancer, model, and businesswoman who has performed alongside artists like Gwen Stefani, Pit Bull, and has appeared on ‘The Morning Show’ and various national commercials. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on the reality of life as an entertainer - and the discipline, pressure, and precision it takes to make it in her industry. We explore life philosophy such as why selfishness can actually be a good thing, what it means to truly face yourself, and how “sliding door’ moments quietly shape the direction of your life. In this episode expect to learn how residuals work in the entertainment industry, some history of Burlesque dancing , where the term “get back on the horse” comes from, why solo travel is important, the value of being a fitness coach, the truth of the Japanese ritual of ‘Mysogi’, how to make great friends, and much more. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1 Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20
April 17, 2026Episode 1612 hr 0 min
#161 – Paul Emerson – Creative Resistance and How to Beat It
Paul Emerson is a Los Angeles-based director, producer, and editor who has worked across narrative shorts, commercial campaigns, and comedy series. Before establishing himself as a filmmaker, Paul spent years as the lead singer of a pop-punk band—a high-stakes creative background that continues to shape his approach to storytelling and collaboration. From directing high-budget commercials remotely during the pandemic to exploring the "janky" aesthetics of 90s public access TV, Paul has built a career on technical skill paired with deep empathy for the human subjects behind the screen. In this episode, Paul breaks down strategies for overcoming creative resistance and pushing through the "big boss" hurdles of finishing long-term projects like scripts and short films, while offering a director’s perspective on generative AI and how it is compared to the irreplaceable value of human choice and taste. In addition, we explore the power of "no expectations" and how accepting your own humanity allows directors to bring out the best performances. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1 Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20
February 20, 2026Episode 1601 hr 46 min
#160 – Andreas Alfaro – The Life of a Stuntman
Andreas Alfaro is a professional stunt performer, acrobat, martial artist, and community builder based in Los Angeles, CA. From training martial arts and acrobatics to choreographing stunts for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, Andreas represents what it looks like to bet on yourself, say no to distractions, and let the compound effect do its work. Alongside his stunt career, he is the co-founder of the Awaken Warrior community, creating spaces that prioritize movement, connection, and tribe in a disconnected modern world. In this episode expect to learn why staying in one place and committing fully was the turning point in Andreas’ career, how building strict non-negotiables creates momentum without burning out, why networking matters more than talent in any industry, how simplicity and detachment from possessions frees mental energy, the idea of choosing your “avatar” every day through identity and self-expression, the difference between healthy masculinity and cultural extremes, why community is the antidote to modern male loneliness, and how facing your fears systematically can fast-track personal transformation. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1 Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20
January 30, 2026Episode 1591 hr 54 min
#159 – Harley DeMyers – The Art of Hospitality
Harley DeMyers is a hospitality leader who has spent over two decades working inside some of the most demanding, high-profile restaurant and nightlife groups in the country. Naturally introverted, Harley learned early on how to create a professional “character” to survive and succeed in an industry built on energy, performance, and presence. From studying engineering to managing teams and guest experiences at scale, his career has been shaped by living between two worlds. In this episode, expect to learn how Harley transitioned from engineering into hospitality, why playing a character at work can be both a strength and a cost, what truly separates great service from forgettable service, how culture and leadership are built, the role that sobriety has played in Harley’s life, and why humility, curiosity, and being comfortable with “not knowing” are essential traits for long-term success in the hospitality and service industry. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1 Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20
January 16, 2026Episode 1581 hr 17 min
#158 - Jorge Gurrola - The Lost Art of Sandal Making
Jorge is a graphic designer and sandal craftsman who has revived an ancient Mesoamerican footwear technology through his brand, Mazatli Footwear. After a "Eureka moment" on the 101 freeway, Jorge went on a mission to research, patent, and hand-make sandals based on a 2,000-year-old Aztec and Mayan design. Today, his patented double-toe-post sandals are used by elite ultra-marathon runners and outdoor enthusiasts to reclaim foot strength, stability, and a deeper connection to the earth. In this episode expect to learn how Jorge used "reverse engineering" and went undercover to learn the secrets of the world’s top footwear brands, the significance of the double-toe-post design found in ancient Mesoamerican artifacts, the importance of sourcing elite materials like Vibram for high-performance hiking, and why hand-craftsmanship and cultural heritage create a product that people will wait months and pay premium prices for. Need more Protein in your diet, Creatine, or Energy before your workout? | BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/WacAly5 20% OFF Code: NateBiltz1 Biltz Different Apparel https://www.biltzdifferent.com/mercha... 15% OFF Code: NBP15 Struggling with Focus, Motivation, or Energy? Thesis Supplements https://app.devotion.club/brand/thesi... 20% OFF Code: natebiltz Best Bartending Equipment | A Bar Above IG: @abarabove https://shop.abarabove.com/?sca_ref=5... 10% OFF Code: BILTZ Looking for energy and focus without the jitters? | MUD WTR https://mudwtr.com/MUDWTRNATEBILTZ (20% OFF automatically applied at checkout) ASHMAN ATHLETICS @ashmanathletics https://ashmanathletics.com?sca_ref=4... 5% OFF Code: NBP BRUTE FITNESS SELTZER @bruteseltzer httpS://www.brute-seltzer.com 20% OFF Code: Biltz20
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