{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 515: Convict Conditioning's Paul Wade Gives His Exclusive FINAL Interview!","description":"Get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https:\/\/www.9MinuteChallenge.com  To support Paul's work with the upcoming printing of his Convict Conditioning Box Set, go here: https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/titanpress\/convict-conditioning-the-ultimate-collection\/description In this episode of The Hammer Cast, I interview the elusive, mysterious author of the legendary Convict Conditioning book series - one of a rare few fitness books and series that has sold nearly 1,000,000 copies and changed the very landscape of the fitness world as we know it.&amp;nbsp; Here's a breakdown of everything we cover:&amp;nbsp; Intro &amp;amp; Context for the Interview \u2013 [00:00:03] Why is this Paul Wade\u2019s \u201cfinal interview\u201d? Overview of the new Convict Conditioning box set (updated material, anthology, new barbell book) Explanation of the email-based interview format &amp;amp; Paul's anonymity Language\/swearing disclaimer Q1 \u2013 Paul\u2019s Early Life, Prison Time, and Origins of His Training Methods \u2013 [00:04:14] Q2 \u2013 How Convict Conditioning Became a Multi\u2011Book Series \u2013 [00:08:18] Q3 \u2013 Why Paul Chose Anonymity Instead of the Limelight \u2013 ~[00:12:02] Q4 \u2013 The New \u201cConvict Conditioning: The Barbell Program\u201d and Whether It\u2019s a Shift Away from Calisthenics \u2013 ~[00:12:02] Q5 \u2013 Why Calisthenics Fanatics Might Add Iron, and Why Iron Lifters Should Add Calisthenics \u2013 [00:15:50] Q6 \u2013 Paul\u2019s Thoughts on Kettlebell Training (Especially for Calisthenics Athletes) \u2013 [00:15:50] Q7 \u2013 Principles for Lifelong Strength and Thinking Beyond 4\u20136 Week Phases \u2013 [00:19:42] Q8 \u2013 Why Paul Left Dragondor and the Isomax Dispute \u2013 [00:23:51] Q9 \u2013 Whether He Approached Other Publishers Before Dragondor \u2013 [00:23:51] Q10 \u2013 The Most Dangerous Modern Fitness Trends for Longevity \u2013 [00:23:51] \u2192 [00:27:28] Q11 \u2013 Old-School Tips and Strategies He Wants to See Make a Comeback \u2013 [00:27:28] Q12 \u2013 Misconceptions About Human Potential vs What Old\u2011Time Strongmen Showed \u2013 [00:27:28] \u2192 [00:31:29] Q13 \u2013 How He Keeps Up with \u201cModern\u201d Strength &amp;amp; Fitness Ideas \u2013 [00:31:29] Q14 \u2013 What He Hopes His Long-Term Legacy Will Be \u2013 [00:35:18] Q15 \u2013 Who He Thinks Is Carrying His Principles Forward Today \u2013 [00:35:18] Q16 \u2013 Final Thoughts Before Retirement \u2013 [00:35:18] Closing Remarks \u2013 [00:39:02] ","author_name":"The Hammer Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.alekssalkin.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42205760\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42205760"}