Episodes - Page 11 | 50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

July 8, 2022

Which coaching cues do we hate? | One Good Question

Avi Lieu, who is a coach herself, is back to help us with this one. msoli7 from our Discord asked: What are some of the coaching cues you hate the most? or completely disagree with? 🎙the-one-good-question Which ones make no sense? Can a...

July 6, 2022

Avi Lieu: Our gym’s first USAPL pro lifter!

Like a lot of PL-based gyms, Third Street Barbell has a mixture of competitive powerlifters and regular folks concentrating on strength and fitness. We honestly didn’t expect to have a lifter earn a pro card this early in our history. At USAPL Mega...

July 1, 2022

How to fangirl without being creepy? | One Good Question

This week’s question from our Discord: ArrogantFool asked: “What would your guys' ideal, non-intrusive, fan encounter in the wild?” We broadened this question to include how we try to act as fans. Have a question for us? Hit us up on social...

June 29, 2022

And we’re back... | Thoughts on USAPL Mega Nationals

After a break for illness and injury, we’re back in the studio to talk about our trip to USAPL Mega Nationals. Is there an opening for more high-profile powerlifting meets? Have a question for us? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag...

June 24, 2022

Eric Helms: What is Fat and Why Does It Make Everything Delicious? | Rewind episode

This episode completes our basic macro rewind trilogy with Eric Helms. This was the fourth episode of the show, but the third we recorded back in 2018. We’ll be back with brand new episodes next week. Original show notes: We spend a few minutes...

June 22, 2022

Eric Helms: What are carbs and are they poison or what? | Rewind episode

Today’s ep is another episode. This time back to episode 2 of the show, We dive into some basic nutrition of facts about carbs. We were joined by the always awesome Eric Helms! Original show notes: Our second episode is a look at a second...

June 15, 2022

Eric Helms: What is protein and how much do you really need? | Rewind episode

Today’s ep is a rewind back to episode 1, where we went looking for some basic facts about protein. We were joined by the always awesome Eric Helms! Original show notes: We’re kicking this new show off by asking seemingly basic questions about...

June 10, 2022

If you could change one small decision in the past, would it be worth it? | One Good Question

This week’s question from our Discord: Keith Honeycutt asked: “(After 2 years of having Third Street up and running. Have you guys gotten to the membership count you expected or wanted to be at? Does the gym have a high Turnover of members?...

June 8, 2022

Is the new Top Gun any good? Is either of them a sports movie?

This is our first shot at taking a look at a huge box office hit (Top Gun – 1986) that Mike had never seen and combined that with the opportunity to watch its huge box office hit sequel (Top Gun – Maverick). Dan Stornaiuolo (@bigdan916) joined us to...

June 3, 2022

Is seeing a chiro regularly a waste of money for most lifters? | One Good Question

This week’s question from our Discord: “other_oswald” asked “Is there value for the average lifter in regularly visiting a chiropractor or is it a waste of money?” If you’ve done this, what did you feel you got for from it? Have a question...

June 1, 2022

Do we need a strength sports Justice League? Plus thoughts on WSM

Should there be more coordination around the timing of the biggest events in strength sports? Is there so little overlap among the different fan bases that it doesn’t matter? We also break down our thoughts on the different competitive formats of the...

May 27, 2022

Why do the same lifting questions come up over and over? | One Good Question

This week’s question from our Discord goes like this: EvilFern asked: Does it get tiring answering the same fitness questions for years on end? Does basic fitness information ever really change? Is everyone just searching for a magic bullet?...

May 25, 2022

Tyson (2008) documentary review

We took on the sometimes confusing and stylistically odd documentary Tyson, about the life and career of the often confusing and confounding former heavyweight boxing champ, Mike Tyson. Seemingly shot and edited in a style intended to convey just what...

May 20, 2022

Is there a good time to start using a belt? Plus what’s with all these broken arms during squats? | One Good Question

Before we get into this week’s question, we kick around some theories about why we keep seeing videos of broken wrists and arms during squats. This Friday’s question from our Discord -- coco5294 asked: “When is it necessary to start wearing a...

May 18, 2022

Why can’t you reach your goals?

This question came from our Discord, but we decided it needed more of an answer than we usually give our Friday “One Good Question” episodes. We decided to give it some room to breathe. Lucas F. asked: “People often have an affinity for...

May 13, 2022

Can you keep your gains without weights? | One Good Question

This Friday’s question from our Discord is about whether you really need access to weights all the time to keep your gains. KikiSpaghetti asked: “Ok. Imagine you've been practicing heavy lifting for months, but you have to stop. You do, however,...

May 11, 2022

Does your coach have bad habits? Guest Joe Grinstain

We’re joined by our buddy and fellow Sacramento gym owner Joe Grinstain. Do some coaches make programing changes just to “leave their mark?” Is their worst transgression programming exercises they don’t really believe in just because they’re popular...

May 10, 2022

What are you afraid people see when they look at you? | One Good Question

This Friday’s question from our Discord goes deep. Keith Honeycutt asked: “What are you afraid people see when they look at you?” This has to be the most interesting and challenging question so far. Have a question for us? Hit us up on...

May 10, 2022

Dr. Mike Battaglino: How to check in with that buddy you’re worried about | Mental Health Awareness Month

We always think of him as “70s Big Mike” but Dr . Mike Battaglino is an educator for the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Veteran, Adjunct Professor and competitive Strongman. Throughout these varied endeavors, Mike has become passionate about...

May 6, 2022

What are you afraid people see when they look at you? | One Good Question

This Friday’s question from our Discord goes deep. Keith Honeycutt asked: “What are you afraid people see when they look at you?” This has to be the most interesting and challenging question so far. Have a question for us? Hit us up on social...

May 4, 2022

Dr . Mike Battaglino: How to check in with that buddy you’re worried about | Mental Health Awareness Month Special

We always think of him as “70s Big Mike” but Dr . Mike Battaglino is an educator for the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Veteran, Adjunct Professor and competitive Strongman. Throughout these varied endeavors, Mike has become passionate...

Guest: Mike Battaglino

April 29, 2022

Top 3 people we’d love to see visit our gym? | One Good Question

This Friday’s question from our Discord comes from our buddy, Big Tanner Baird of Massenomics: "Top 3 people you’d like to see drop into 3SB for a day pass and get a training session in with. Living or dead.” We brought in our whole gym crew to answer...

April 27, 2022

Tony Hawk: Till the Wheels Fall Off documentary review

Some athletes really don’t want to quit. We all know powerlifters who should probably hang it up due to age, injuries, and the chaos the sport can bring to their “real” lives. Tom Brady can’t stay retired. Joe Montana had to hear from Bill Walsh that...

April 22, 2022

Do advances in equipment lower the standards of competition? | One Good Question

This Friday’s question from our Discord. Lucas F. asks: Do advancements in tech/equipment diminish records broken after them, or even erode the standards of powerlifting? (I.e. Dan G breaking the dl record on a Kabuki dl bar that's longer and whippier...