Episodes

Aug. 7, 2019

How can you become a (fit) pro gamer? w/Michael “Flamesword” Chaves

Many people would love to be professional e-sports gamers. How do you get to that level? And how do you stay in good shape when you’re spending hours and hours a day playing games online? Here are the additional angles we came up with: What are...

July 31, 2019

How do you do a weight cut and still be at your best for competition? w/Eric Helms & Omar Isuf

The existence of weight classes and coefficients drive many people to do last minute weight cuts, but many don’t make the best choices when making these cuts. If competition is about being your best, are you setting yourself up for a sub-par...

July 24, 2019

Should everybody be bodybuilders? w/Eric Helms & Omar Isuf

Once again, we take on this question with that help of guests Eric Helms and Omar Isuf. With the known injury rates of many sports…including or maybe especially strength sports…maybe we should all just…be bodybuilders? Unpacking this question...

July 17, 2019

Does your gut microbiome affect your fitness? w/Dr. Jimmy Bagley

Our digestive system has all kinds of stuff living in it that we can’t see with the naked eye – and even if we could, it would still be inside of us so... Anyway, does any of this stuff we’re carrying around affect how fit we are? Dr. Jimmy...

July 10, 2019

How do you spot a gimmick (before you waste your money or your time on it)? w/Eric Helms & Omar Isuf

We take on this question with that help of previous guests Eric Helms and Omar Isuf, who joined us in studio. Eric holds a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, a PhD in strength and conditioning,...

July 3, 2019

Why would anyone choose a carnivore diet? w/Jason Phillips

When weight-loss diets work, they work by creating a caloric deficit and not through any other magic. We’ve established that with our experts on the show already. We’ve also established that cutting out a whole category of nutrient --like cutting...

June 29, 2019

What does "self-help" even mean? [Bonus]

No guest for this quick bonus episode. We sat down to brainstorm a little about our mission with this show in light of changes coming to the categories in Apple Podcasts. Our main category “Fitness and Nutrition” is being split up, and...

June 26, 2019

When does a keto diet actually make sense? w/Jason Phillips

Keto diets have been the new hotness for a while, but do they actually make sense for most people? Is it a better diet for athletes, couch potatoes…or both Jason Phillips joined us to unpack this fat-laden diet choice. Jason is the founder of iN³...

June 19, 2019

Are virtual reality games the future of fitness? w/Dr. Jimmy Bagley

VR games are probably never going to replace lifting weights, but could they make cardio more fun…and more likely to get done? Dr. Jimmy Bagley is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, and Director of the Muscle Physiology Lab, Co-Director of the...

June 12, 2019

How do doctors decide if you’re “healthy?” w/Dr. Spencer Nadolsky

You often see a disclaimer on a diet article or commercial that goes something like, “Please see a doctor before starting any exercise program.” What are they supposed to be looking for? We often hear about “health markers.” What are they?...

June 5, 2019

How can you open your own successful gym? w/Alan Thrall

This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. For a limited time only, they are offering our listeners an entire Month for FREE! Check out the Entrepreneur’s Tool Kit. It’s a great fit for the topic of this episode. Start your free month...

May 29, 2019

What do you need for a really good home gym? w/Alan Thrall

This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. For a limited time only, they are offering our listeners an entire Month for FREE! Start your free month trial today using our special URL: Episode Notes: Say you don’t have access to the kind of...

May 24, 2019

What does that Game of Thrones finale tell us about how we plot our own life stories? w/Westside vs the World director Michael Fahey

It’s a BONUS episode! And there are SPOILERS! Obviously, we wanted talk about the end of Game of Thrones. It’s not that we’re terribly upset about it, but wow there’s a lot of pissed off people on the internet. Beyond that, it got us thinking...

May 22, 2019

Do you really need that extra salt? w/Dr. Spencer Nadolsky

Seems like we’ve been hearing about the dangers of too much salt for decades because of its effect on blood pressure, but lately we’ve seen recommendations about adding salt to your diet for better performance. Is salt really dangerous? Does it...

May 15, 2019

Eating for strength, aesthetics, or health: How are they different? w/Jason Phillips

This episode is sponsored by Green Chef. greenchef.us/facts Episode notes: Nutrition coach Jason Phillips joins us for this episode. Serious strength, aesthetic, and health goals can seem to require very different nutritional strategies, but what are...

May 8, 2019

Is deadlifting bad for your back? w/Squat University’s Dr. Aaron Horshchig

Is deadlifting bad for your back? w/Squat University’s Dr. Aaron Horshchig IF you heard this deadlift episode last week under the title “Why do people think squats are bad for your back?” go back and re-download that title and you’ll get...

May 1, 2019

Why do people think squatting is bad for your knees? And is it? w/Squat University’s Dr. Aaron Horshchig

Is it an old wives tale that squatting is bad for your knees? Or is there actually data behind it? Here’s what we came up with: Maybe there’s a body type that’s bad for squatting? Is the leg press somehow better? Does it possibly cause...

April 26, 2019

Is it too late to create a successful YouTube, podcast, or social media presence? w/Omar Isuf

So many people are focusing on building personal brands or becoming “influencers”-- often through social media, YouTube, podcasts, etc. – but has the time already passed? Will it still work if you start today? We asked our good friend Omar...

April 24, 2019

100% Feelings? w/Omar Isuf

We had some fun with this episode by breaking format and having an extended conversation with our good friend, Omar Isuf. Omar is a successful YouTube content creator, a partner with Silent Mike and Bart Kwan on Kizen Training, as well has pursuing...

April 17, 2019