It's time to welcome Andrew Holmes to the arena!

Andrew is one of Billy's best friends and he also happens to be Billy's personal trainer as well! These two dawgs connected on the basketball court over a decade ago when they signed up to play on the same AAU basketball team and they have been locked in together ever since.

When it comes to the fitness world, Andrew undeniably has the deepest bag out of anyone Billy personally knows. From strength training, to mobility, to training like an athlete, to recovery and literally everything else, this man has endless amounts of wisdom and game in his toolbox. And what makes Andrew truly exceptional in this field is the fact that he knows that there are unlimited levels to every aspect in fitness... and that's why he chooses to never stop learning. He relentlessly continues to add to his arsenal so he can continue to help as many people as possible while also becoming the greatest physical specimen himself.

This interview will really allow you to understand Andrew's story and why he is who he is today. He takes the time to talk about the influence of his parents, how basketball really shaped him, learning through pain, bouncing back from setbacks, moving away from home, getting into the fitness industry, facing major fears and still taking action, starting his own business when life got too comfortable and so much more.

Enjoy the killer conversation between two guys who have done nothing but love and support each other during every step of the way. Andrew defines what it means to be the man in the arena and the scary part is, he hasn't even approached the starting line yet in his field. This is only the beginning and he's already outpacing the game.

The biggest ambassador of Albany sports brings the heat to Billy GOATS In The Arena! It was only right that episode 9 of the podcast featured the local legend Back 9 Bri. Back 9 Bri is going into his third season as the arena host for the Albany FireWolves, second season with the Albany Firebirds, and he just locked in a brand new opportunity with the newest sports team in the Capital Region, the New York Phoenix!

During the pandemic in 2020, Brian was out getting food with his buddies, Danny Ball and Joe Foley, and Danny whipped out his phone and told Brian to do a review on what he was going to eat. Despite being uncomfortable and having no idea what he was doing, Back 9 Bri went full send with the food review and an incredible video came out of it... and that's what started it all. After Bri and the boys made that first video, the momentum was there and they continued to create. Brian started his own podcast, did more reviews, created other videos for social media, and that allowed Brian Rhatigan to become Back 9 Bri -- the internet sensation who became a staple in his community.

Because of all his hard work in social media, he was able to make connections with the Albany sports teams, and that led to him getting the positions with the FireWolves, Firebirds and Phoenix. He has truly enjoyed taking his positive energy and bringing it to fans in real life... and now he is the biggest showman who steps foot into MVP Arena in downtown Albany!

If you're a Back 9 Bri fan, you're going to love this discussion. Also, if you're someone who has some fantastic creative ideas but you're struggling to get started, this interview will definitely inspire you to bring your visions to life. Brian talks about getting started in social media, how he became an arena host, how he became a football coach, how to push through discomfort, the importance of taking action and much more!

You will also learn that Back 9 Bri inspired Billy during the end of 2020/beginning of 2021 to leave his news job out west to come back home and start his own platform like he did. There is no Billy GOAT without Back 9 Bri! Enjoy the positive conversation filled with love and Re2pect.

Join your host, Billy Floyd for another episode of Billy GOATS In The Arena! On episode 8 of the program, Billy takes the time to share a special story that heavily helped him while he was in the process of leaving his career in local television news behind to move back home to start all over again. He was going to follow his heart no matter what, but this life-changing story put his mind at ease as he was about to embark on a the most terrifying, yet necessary journey of his life so far.

Before Billy gets to this story... he details how he's currently feeling about life, highlights some recent Adirondack Thunder games, talks about how he got featured in the local newspaper, discusses the importance of appreciating what he's grateful for, takes you through an iconic moment between him and a hockey fan, and much more!

A solo dolo podcast episode felt so right for this very moment and the real talk doesn't let up for one second. Enjoy the facts, truth and of course... the positivity!