In this episode of Truth Serum, I sit down with Steve Petre, the Executive Performance Chef for the UFC, to break down what really goes on behind the scenes to keep fighters fueled and able to make weight at the highest level.

Steve shares how fighters are supported through training camp, weight cuts, and fight week, including the attention to detail required to fuel performance without missing the scale. They talk about traveling to different countries for UFC events, how food is sourced and prepared in foreign locations, and the challenges of maintaining consistency while cooking across cultures and environments.

Steve also walks through how he got started with the UFC, what led him into one of the most demanding roles in professional sports, and the lessons learned along the way. To close it out, he offers practical advice for people who are new to cooking and want to build confidence in the kitchen.

This episode pulls back the curtain on elite preparation, global travel, and the standards required to perform at the highest level.

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On this episode of Truth Serum, I sit down with Ray Thompson, one of the most accomplished karate coaches in the United States and the man who laid the foundation for Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson.

We talk about Ray’s early years and the origins of when he was fighting himself. His childhood, how he was raised, and how those experiences shaped his mindset around discipline, respect, and work ethic. Ray shares what it was like growing up in a tougher era, why those lessons still matter today, and how they influenced the way he raised his own children.

We also get into parenting. What Ray believes parents today are getting wrong, why kids need more structure and accountability, and how raising tougher, more resilient children starts with consistency, standards, and leading by example.

This conversation is about legacy, responsibility, and raising strong people in a world that has gotten a little too comfortable.

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Chris Camacho is the strength coach behind legends like Daniel Cormier and Gennady Golovkin.

In this episode, I sit down with Chris to talk through past fight camps, the realities of preparing athletes at the highest level, and why great coaches must always put their athletes first even when pressure, money, and expectations are high.

Chris also opens up about the motorcycle crashes that nearly ended both his and his brother’s careers, and how those experiences reshaped his perspective on training, risk, and longevity.

This is an honest look at championship preparation, coaching integrity, and the lessons that only come from surviving the hardest moments in sport.

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