That's right. It's a BIG episode with lots to cover:

• Recent happenings in my own personal life.
• My thoughts on when I am asked, "When are you going to get big again?"
• The weighing of the Husafell Stone.
• The 2026 Giants Live Open / World Deadlift Championship and reflecting on years past (especially 2021 where I pulled 1,000 lbs among 6 others).
• Acknowledging the reality of social climes on being shirtless/topless in public spaces.
• Q&A - Training for elevated deadlifts with limited equipment. (Shoutout to JT Larsen @jtlarsen36 on Instagram).
• SPACE OUT:
  • Starship Flight 13.
  • SpaceX Rocket upper stage crashing into the moon.
  • Solar eclipse 2026.
  • The Big Bend Wall.

I understand, especially in the midst of current political and social climates, that a couple of these topics may rustle some jimmies. That said, having meaningful discourse and overall awareness of the reality in what all these topics encompass, and who they affect, is essential for us to move forward and proliferate as a society. Thank you for listening with an open mind. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Do you want to get involved with Titan Talk? Whether it is a question you want answered on an episode, perhaps you deem yourself a worthy potential guest, or maybe you'd like to become a sponsor, it all starts with a simple message. Reach out to me on Instagram @texastitangabe and let's chat!

On this episode of Titan Talk, I discuss the realities of striving for longevity in the sport of Strongman. There is a very real wear and tear on the body, and it can accumulate easily through years of competition if not addressed. Much of the subject's presence on the episode is inspired by recent "retirement" announcements by Mitchell Hooper.

Also, I'll talk a bit about social media's pressure on elite athletes to become personalities in an age driven by reels and memes.

SPACE OUT with me on SpaceX Starship Flight 13 and its multiple aborts, China's first successful rocket booster catch, and the smoke from Canada's wildfires!

Want to have your questions featured on the next Titan Talk? Message me at @texastitangabe on Instagram and your question just may make it onto the show!

I am accepting new clients to my Los Titans coaching team! Are you interested in working together with me as your coach? If you have a mindset that's ready to put in some serious work, reach out to me an let's get started.

Let's get back to the basics and talk about everyone's foundation: "The Pillars of Vitality".

Understanding the critical role and balance that FOOD, WATER, and SLEEP play in any performance goal is fundamentally key before taking the next step towards a physical performance goal. Let's dive in!

• Macronutrients.
• Why is water so important?
• The functions and benefits of sleep.
• Daily energy budgets of the body and stimulating change.
• Nutrient timing.
• Q & A from Instagram.
• SPACE OUT - Wildfires in the Rockies.
• My #1 book recommendation for people wanting to get starting with reading.

Are you interested in having me as your coach? I am now accepting new online clients remotely, and have availability for personal 1-on-1 training if you reside in northern Indiana. Send me a message and let's get started!

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I'M BACK! But now, I'm coming from you in Indiana rather than Texas. After a cross-country move, I'm ready to bring the show back. Let's Titan Talk!

• What have I been up to?
• My coaching with Los Titans.
• My current physical pursuits and endurance training.
• Summitting Colorado's highest peak.
• My foreseeable involvement in Strongman.
• My take on The Enhanced Games.
• My 18" Axle Deadlift World Record finally falling!
• SPACE OUT!

On this episode, I welcome Brandon Farias to the studio!

Brandon is a 22-year-old Rio Grande Valley native who officially embarked on his strongman journey earlier this year. On top of that, Brandon is as content creator who actively uses his YouTube platform to review local gyms and even has a podcast of his own that yours-truly has had the pleasure of being on.

Points of conversation in this Titan Talk include:

• The experience of a first Strongman contest as a novice competitor.
• Coaching mentors and role models in the strength world.
• The challenges and rewards of content creation.
• People who come and go.
• The power of Community.

This episode's SPACE OUT starts with Brandon's perspective on what it means that the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas is now "The Gateway to Mars". Then, the section of the show takes an exciting turn when Brandon brings up Hafthor Bjornsson's new world record deadlift and we explore the subject of how far humans may be able to push the deadlift record through the future.

We hope you enjoy the episode!

Connect with Brandon on Instagram and YouTube @realbrandonryan

It's been a year and a half since the last episode of Titan Talk. Let's get this show back on the road!

On this episode, I welcome coach Alec Jose Pagan for a Titan Talk from Charleston, West Virginia during OSG weekend!

Alec Jose is a renowned strength coach with several of the world's top strongmen and strongwomen under his wing. Fittingly so, as Alec's mission statement in life is, "to create the strongest humans that have ever existed."
During the talk, we get to peer into the unique philosophies, knowledge, and background that shapes Alec as an elite-level coach, along with listening to his experiences in getting to work with the best in the world.
Additional topics:

• Travel
• Commentating
• Mental game
• Controversy

With the last of the above topics, our conversation became very deep and personal. Over the course of the past two years, Alec found himself in the middle of controversy surrounding a public interest in a past personal relationship. For the first time publicly, Alec shares the details of what happened.

To wrap up this episode with a SPACE OUT we answered a fun question that came in from Yony Bustos Arce (@yonybear316) on Instagram:
"What strongman event do you think each planet in our solar system represents?"

We hope you enjoy the episode!

Connect with Alec on Instagram @alecjose

"Hello my friends out there in this universe of power!
Welcome to a special SPACE OUT edition of Titan Talk.
It's a STARSHIP SPECTACULAR!"

This one's for you my fellow space-nerds. Having just witnessed the monumental second integrated test flight of SpaceX's Starship, it's time to dive right in and talk about it!

Additionally, I want to also extend an extra special CONGRATULATIONS to Team USA in their victory over Team UK at the Giants Live World's Strongest Nation!

I hope you enjoy the episode and are excited for humankind's next steps towards the moon, Mars, and beyond!

Connect with me on Instagram @texastitangabe and on YouTube @gabrielpena7564, where you can let me know what you thought of the episode, what you liked, didn't like and would love to hear on upcoming Titan Talks.