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THE PODCAST WITH SOUL

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Raw, on-the-street interviews with calisthenics athletes in New Jersey parks, focusing on their stats, routines, and natural approach.

The brief

This is a field-journalism style fitness show where the host conducts impromptu interviews with impressive athletes in public parks. Rather than a structured studio conversation, it's a live showcase of local, natural fitness talent, with conversations happening mid-workout. The format is raw and unpolished, capturing the environment and the physicality of the athletes in real-time.

The on-location, "in the streets" format is its most distinctive feature. Instead of a studio, interviews happen at public workout parks, with guests performing exercises on command. This gives the show a raw, documentary feel that stands out from polished fitness content.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Hosted by Sean G. (Sean X. Gunby), this podcast features raw, on-location interviews with calisthenics athletes and fitness enthusiasts, primarily filmed at public parks in the New Jersey and New York area. The show emphasizes a natural approach to fitness, exploring guests' workout routines, diets, and the mindset required for discipline and self-confidence. Gunby, who has authored books about his life experiences including time in federal prison, uses the platform to discuss total body fitness, authenticity, and mental strength.

AI-extracted bio · help us verify· Source: gemini-video-grounded

Credentials & credits

  • Author of "aSTIGMAtism In My Soul" (multi-volume series)
  • Publisher, Gunby Publishing LLC

Other ventures

  • "The Cross Examination" (YouTube documentary series)
  • "N.Y.C. Tour Wit Sean G" (personal tour guide service)
  • Personal merchandise and book sales
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Region
usa
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

AI-extracted picks + commentary · help us verify
  1. 01
    Marv - 42 Years Old - Calisthenics 4 Days a Week...

    Showcases the host's rapid-fire diet questioning and features a guest who embodies the show's principles of natural, age-defying fitness and self-sufficiency.

  2. 02
    Bolo - 31 Years Old - Calisthenics Without Fear...

    A prime example of the show's focus on freestyle calisthenics and the host's ability to draw out motivational speeches on overcoming fear and failure.

  3. 03
    Jahar - 24 Year Old Man is JACKED and RIPPED...

    Demonstrates the typical format of interviewing a 'hybrid athlete' while they perform exercises, and covers the core topics of diet, stats, and mental benefits.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

AI-extracted from recent episodes · help us verify
How THE WITH SOUL interviews

Sean G's style is direct, biographical, and rapid-fire. He typically opens by getting a guest's core stats: age, height, weight, and where they're from. He probes with short, often single-word questions ("Supplements?") to quickly understand their diet, routine, and natural status. A signature move is having guests perform exercises on camera while he exclaims, "Check 'em out, y'all." He consistently steers the conversation toward the mental benefits of fitness, asking for motivational messages about perseverance for his subscribers before closing with a plug for the guest's social media.

The show consists of field interviews with a single guest at an outdoor park, often Eastside Park in Patterson, NJ. Host Sean G uses a handheld camera and an informal, street-wise conversational style. Episodes frequently feature the guest demonstrating their skills on the bars between answering rapid-fire questions about their life and routine.

Questions THE WITH SOUL keeps coming back to

14 catalogued

If you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when THE WITH SOUL reaches for it.

origin

3
  1. Q.01

    How old are you and where are you from?

    This is almost always the opening question to establish the guest's basic identity and roots.

  2. Q.02

    How long have you been working out like this?

    This question establishes the timeline of the guest's fitness journey and dedication.

  3. Q.03

    Did you play any sports in high school?

    He uses this to explore the guest's foundational athletic background.

personal

2
  1. Q.01

    How tall are you and how much do you weigh?

    He asks this early to provide the audience with the guest's physical stats for context.

  2. Q.02

    How can people find you on Instagram?

    This is his standard closing question to help promote his guests.

process

3
  1. Q.01

    Talk about your diet. What kind of food are you eating?

    A core question used to explore the nutrition behind the guest's physique.

  2. Q.02

    Any supplements? Steroids? Creatine?

    He asks this in a rapid-fire manner to quickly confirm the guest's 'natural' status, a key theme of the show.

  3. Q.03

    How many days a week do you work out?

    This question helps quantify the guest's commitment and training schedule.

technique

1
  1. Q.01

    Do you do weights at all, or just bodyweight?

    He asks this to clarify the guest's training style, often highlighting a preference for calisthenics.

mindset

2
  1. Q.01

    What benefits do you get from working out besides the physical?

    This is his go-to question to shift the focus to the mental and spiritual aspects of fitness.

  2. Q.02

    How important is confidence?

    He asks this to get the guest's philosophy on a central theme of the podcast.

advice

3
  1. Q.01

    How would you help a beginner who can't do one pull-up?

    He asks this to extract practical, actionable advice for his audience.

  2. Q.02

    Talk to my subscribers about why you didn't quit after failing.

    A signature question used to elicit a motivational message about perseverance.

  3. Q.03

    What about sleep?

    He often includes this to cover all pillars of health beyond just diet and exercise.

Signature segments

  • · On-location interviews at Eastside Park, Patterson, NJ
  • · Asking guests to perform exercises on camera
  • · Host exclamation: "Check 'em out, y'all!"
  • · Rapid-fire questions about diet and supplement use
  • · Focus on "Federal prison style" workouts

Topics covered repeatedly

CalisthenicsBodyweight TrainingStreet WorkoutsNatural FitnessDiet & NutritionMotivationMental HealthSelf-ConfidenceIntermittent FastingDiscipline
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

Guests are primarily male calisthenics athletes and bodyweight fitness enthusiasts, often from the New Jersey/New York area. They are typically selected for their impressive natural physiques and dedication to the craft.

Recent guests
  • Jahar Pierce
    on Jahar - 24 Year Old Man is JACKED and RIPPED from Calisthenics
  • Bolo
    on Bolo - 31 Years Old - Calisthenics Without Fear and Pure Bodyweight Strength Training - Gymnastics
  • Marv
    on Marv - 42 Years Old - Calisthenics 4 Days a Week - No Bread, No Sugars || Intermittent Fasting
  • Eli
    on Eli - 22 Years Old - Calisthenics & Lifting Weights For Positive Mental Health || Park Workouts
  • Slime
    on Slime - 29 Years Old -Advanced Elite Level Freestyle Calisthenics - Bodyweight Upper Body Workout
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
196K
196,000
Avg views / video
3.7K
Trailing window
Total views
48.8M
48,827,748
Videos published
7,011
Sponsor readEstimated

The host promotes his own books, merchandise, and a personal NYC tour service. Guests occasionally promote their own small businesses, such as homemade juices or tattoo artistry. The show also advertises one-on-one federal prison style workout coaching with the host.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What is the host's real name?
The host goes by Sean G, and his full name is Sean X. Gunby.
What is the format of the show?
The show primarily features on-location interviews with calisthenics athletes in public parks, though some episodes are solo monologues from the host.
Is the podcast still running?
Yes, the podcast releases episodes almost daily.
Where are the interviews filmed?
Most interviews are filmed at outdoor workout parks in the New Jersey and New York area, with Eastside Park in Patterson, NJ, being a frequent location.
What is 'prison style' calisthenics?
The host often refers to his own all-natural, bodyweight-only workout regimen as 'federal prison style,' a philosophy developed from his own life experience.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]THE PODCAST WITH SOUL - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  2. [02]Sean G: Federal Prison & Mentality. Ep.90-Angel and Z Podcastyoutube.com
  3. [03]aSTIGMAtism In My Soul By Sean X Gunby Sr | World of Bookswob.com
  4. [04]Books by Sean X. Gunby (Author of aSTIGMAtism In My Soul) - Goodreadsgoodreads.com
  5. [05]The Cross Examination || The Diddy Trial From The 24th Floor Overflow - YouTubeyoutube.com
  6. [06]aSTIGMAtism In My Soul - Volume III by Sean X. Gunby, Sr (Paperback) - eBayebay.com
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