The Athletes Podcast
A long-form interview show exploring the habits, mindsets, and stories of athletes, coaches, and sports-world entrepreneurs.
This is a guest-driven show that blends deep, inspirational stories of overcoming adversity with practical, business-focused conversations. Rather than game analysis, host David Stark focuses on the guest's personal journey, mindset, and the 'why' behind their success. Recent episodes show a strong focus on the golf world, from adaptive athletes to the business of content creation.
“The podcast stands out by pairing emotional, narrative-driven interviews about life-changing events with tactical discussions on topics like nutrition science and the creator economy in sports.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by founder David Stark, a lifelong athlete with a background in junior golf and hockey, The Athletes Podcast dives into the performance and mindset of high achievers. Each episode features interviews with athletes, coaches, trainers, and nutritionists to uncover the habits and stories that drive them. The show aims to educate, entertain, and inspire listeners by providing practical tools and insights from its guests.
Credentials & credits
- Host/Founder of The Athletes Podcast
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01The 20% of Nutrition That Drives 80% of Your ResultsJun 27, 2026 · 37s
- 02RP Strength Is Bigger Than We Ever ImaginedJun 25, 2026 · 49s
- 03The Ultimate Golf Rematch? Loser Walks. ⛳️Jun 16, 2026 · 30s
- 04What Golf Teaches You About LifeJun 14, 2026 · 34s
- 05Nobody Would Rather Watch GolfJun 10, 2026 · 20s
- 06The Most Dangerous Golfer Is the Confident One 😂⛳Jun 8, 2026 · 32s
- 07How Golf Creators Actually Make MoneyMay 27, 2026 · 1h 09m
- 08A Life Changing Motocross Crash Led Him To GolfMay 19, 2026 · 49 min
Notable episodes
- 01A Life Changing Motocross Crash Led Him To Golf
A powerful story of an athlete overcoming a paralyzing injury and finding a new competitive passion in adaptive golf.
- 02How Golf Creators Actually Make Money
A practical look into the business of modern sports content creation, focusing on brand building and entrepreneurship in the golf niche.
- 03The 20% of Nutrition That Drives 80% of Your Results
Features RP Strength CEO Nick Shaw offering a clear, actionable framework for nutrition based on the 80/20 rule.
What you'll be asked on this show
David Stark begins interviews by building rapport, sometimes checking the pronunciation of a guest's name. He often prompts detailed narratives by anchoring questions to a specific date, such as, "Take me to June 12th, 2022." For episodes with multiple guests, he encourages interaction by asking them to comment on each other's skills and experiences. He also uses conceptual frameworks like the 80/20 rule to extract high-level advice and blends questions about a guest's emotional journey with technical questions about their craft.
The format is a casual, friendly, long-form interview that feels like a chat between peers. Stark often includes himself in the conversation, fostering a relaxed atmosphere. The podcast uses a highly-produced intro sequence with golden particle effects and quick cuts of athletes.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
11 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
personal
2- Q.01
“Am I pronouncing your name correctly?”
A frequent opening question used to establish respect and rapport with the guest.
- Q.02
“How would you describe your partner's game or style in one sentence?”
A question designed to create a fun and insightful interaction between two guests.
origin
3- Q.01
“Can you give the audience a quick intro to who you are and what you do?”
Asked early on to allow guests to introduce themselves and their work in their own words.
- Q.02
“Take me back to [specific date/event]. What do you remember?”
A signature question used to anchor the guest in a pivotal moment and elicit a detailed, story-driven response.
- Q.03
“How did you two meet and start working together?”
Used with co-founder or collaborator guests to uncover the origin story of their partnership.
mindset
2- Q.01
“After the setback, did you ever think you wouldn't get back to it?”
Probes the guest's mindset during a period of adversity or injury.
- Q.02
“What did your former career give you that your current one doesn't?”
This question explores the transferable skills and mental lessons from a guest's past experiences.
craft
2- Q.01
“Does [your sport] feel like the same game now compared to before?”
Asks athletes who have undergone a significant change to compare their past and present experience of their sport.
- Q.02
“What's one skill your partner has that you wish you had?”
Follows up on comparisons between guests to dig deeper into their respective strengths.
process
1- Q.01
“What was the process of re-learning your craft after [the change]?”
Focuses on the practical and mental steps a guest took to adapt and rebuild their skills.
advice
1- Q.01
“What's the 20% of effort that drives 80% of the results in your field?”
Applies the Pareto principle to distill a guest's most high-impact advice.
Signature segments
- · Highly-produced intro with golden particle effects
- · Host holds up sponsored products during ad reads
- · Using specific dates to prompt narrative storytelling
- · Asking guests to describe each other's skills
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are a mix of professional and adaptive athletes (Brock Litner), health entrepreneurs (Nick Shaw of RP Strength), and sports content creators (Josh Rutherford, James Stoller).
- Nick Shawon The 20% of Nutrition That Drives 80% of Your Results
- Josh Rutherfordon How Golf Creators Actually Make Money
- James Stolleron How Golf Creators Actually Make Money
- Brock Litneron A Life Changing Motocross Crash Led Him To Golf
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are primarily direct-to-consumer brands in the golf, fitness, and nutrition space like Fairway Co., Birdie Juice, and Perfect Sports Supplements. During ad reads, the host often holds the products up to the camera for the video audience.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of The Athletes Podcast?
- The host and founder is David Stark.
- Is The Athletes Podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast is active and releases new episodes, as of late 2026.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a long-form, interview-based podcast featuring one-on-one or small group conversations with athletes, coaches, and entrepreneurs.
- Where can I listen to The Athletes Podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
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