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Why do coaches need coaches?
Dec. 16, 2022

Why do coaches need coaches?

This week’s One Good Question comes from our Discord: Iced-T asks: “Why is it that I keep seeing people offer coaching but they have a coach themselves? No hate here just a good example, I have noticed Mike keeps referring to a coach since his...
From powerlifting to marathons with Joe Grinstain
Dec. 14, 2022

From powerlifting to marathons with Joe Grinstain

Our friend and local gym (HyperThrive Athletics) owner, Joe Grinstain, got bored with powerlifting meets and decided to find something else to compete in. He chose running, and he recently qualified for the 2024 Boston Marathon. We talk about how he...
Words we don’t want to hear in 2023?
Dec. 9, 2022

Words we don’t want to hear in 2023?

In fitness, in social media, in life period, there are some words we’re just sick of hearing. Do you have any? Like if we never heard the word “liver” again… ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on...
Our annual fitness trends episode…with a twist!
Dec. 7, 2022

Our annual fitness trends episode…with a twist!

Every December for the past few years, we’ve chosen an article from mainstream media that attempts to predict the next year’s fitness trends. Then, we discuss which one’s actually have a chance of happening, and which are repeats of previous years....
The biggest animal you could take out by yourself?
Dec. 2, 2022

The biggest animal you could take out by yourself?

This week’s question came from Avi’s social media. It went a little off the rails, but we had fun with it. You can find Avi on Instagram @avi.lieu. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social...
The Liver King & The Public Persona Trap
Nov. 30, 2022

The Liver King & The Public Persona Trap

Riffing on the YouTube expose by More Plates More Dates (which can be found here -- and our own view of the industry -- we cover some of the reasons why we never bought “Liver King” Brian Johnson’s “natty” claims in the first place. You shouldn’t have...
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: The only Thanksgiving movie?
Nov. 23, 2022

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: The only Thanksgiving movie?

We called our own 20-somethings, Sebastian and Avi, in to help us look at the most iconic Thanksgiving movie ever. Steve Martin and John Candy starred 1987’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. The film was written and directed by John Hughes, the...
Glute activation warm ups for squat and deadlift? | One Good Question
Nov. 18, 2022

Glute activation warm ups for squat and deadlift? | One Good Question

This week’s question from our Discord: SilentKilr asks “How important are glute activation warmups prior to squatting and/or deadlifting?” Do you need them? Is your ass really asleep? ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good...
Why does the holiday season suck?
Nov. 16, 2022

Why does the holiday season suck?

Some people really struggle at this time of year. Why is it so difficult, and what specific things do experts recommend to help make things a little more tolerable? If you’re gripped by depression and experience suicidal thoughts, don’t hesitate...
Tradeoffs when you trade in your 9-5? | One Good Question
Nov. 11, 2022

Tradeoffs when you trade in your 9-5? | One Good Question

From 3SB Discord member msoli7: For Jim more so: As someone that pivoted from a traditional career into fitness/gym ownership/content creation what were the tradeoffs? Is there a best time in your life to do it or anything that specifically made...
Stan Efferding
Nov. 9, 2022

Stan Efferding

The Rhino himself, Stan Efferding, joins us to talk about weight training for kids, the simplicity of good diet, and the 10-year anniversary of the Backyard Meet of the Century. Was that meet the “ribbon cutting” on the age of raw powerlifting? ____...
Converse Weapons, killer wasps, and morning planks on the toilet
Nov. 4, 2022

Converse Weapons, killer wasps, and morning planks on the toilet

The audio for this episode is a bit rougher than normal. Check the opening note for explanation. We’re joined by Dean Saddoris and Kyle Castro to discuss…well…stuff. We review a high-top shoe commercial from 1986 and talk about the trajectory of...
What little things make your day better? | One Good Question
Nov. 2, 2022

What little things make your day better? | One Good Question

This week only, One Good Question and our main episode are switching places. A deep-ish question from our Discord: Keith Honeycutt asked, “What are some small things that make your day better?” Kyle Castro helped us out with this one....
Would you rather lose your hearing or your sight? One Good Question
Oct. 28, 2022

Would you rather lose your hearing or your sight? One Good Question

A tough one from our Discord: JackFrost asked, “If you had to make a choice, would you rather be deaf or blind?” Avi Lieu and Kyle Castro jumped in on this one as well. You can find Avi on Instagram @avi.lieu and Tiktok @avi.lieu. Kyle’s on...
Is sumo actually HARDER than conventional?
Oct. 27, 2022

Is sumo actually HARDER than conventional?

Our own Avi Lieu and Kyle Castro chop it up with us as ponder this and a few more questions. Is Ye smart, mentally ill, or both? Is using Melanotan worth having an orange dick? Does the Liver King have fake abs? Is being humble critical to good...
What’s the most important part of planning a business?
Oct. 21, 2022

What’s the most important part of planning a business?

This week’s question from Discord: Mikexbull asked “As someone who wants to open a gym eventually - what do you think is the most important part of the planning? A lot of people concentrate on all the wrong things. What grade would we give...
What we got wrong
Oct. 19, 2022

What we got wrong

We all make decisions based on the information we’re exposed to, the people around us, and what makes sense to us as individuals. In this episode, we discuss beliefs we’ve held during our time as lifters that have proven to be partially…or...
What movie without a sequel deserves one? | One Good Question.
Oct. 14, 2022

What movie without a sequel deserves one? | One Good Question.

This week’s One Good Question from our Discord crew: Nwojjj asked: “What's a movie/documentary that doesn't have a sequel but you think it should?” Is this a “careful what you wish for” question? Are all the streamers asking this same question...
Kobe, Coach K, and the Redeem Team (Documentary Review)
Oct. 12, 2022

Kobe, Coach K, and the Redeem Team (Documentary Review)

As the NBA prepares to take the courts for the 2022-23 season, we take a look a new Netflix documentary about the 2008 US Olympic basketball team, Redeem Team. How much do coaches affect winning? How did a team full of NBA talent ever manage to...
Why does anybody drink garbage coffee? | One Good Question
Oct. 7, 2022

Why does anybody drink garbage coffee? | One Good Question

This week’s question from our Discord crew: Helios Grime asks, “How do you drink your coffee and why is your way the only correct way?” ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use...
Does music make you lift better?
Oct. 5, 2022

Does music make you lift better?

This is a bit of a shorter episode, due to Jim’s laryngitis. Does music, maybe even specific music really make you lift better? We talk about what motivates us, and how and when to use external motivators like music, ammonia, or what ever does it...
Steroids: Why not? | One Good Question
Sept. 30, 2022

Steroids: Why not? | One Good Question

From our Discord, ArrogantFool asked, “Alan Thrall recently posted a video about why he doesn't do PEDs. What are your why's? Is there anything that would push you closer to doing PEDs?” Avi Lieu, a USAPL pro powerlifter, joins us again. You can...
Workout just once a week?
Sept. 28, 2022

Workout just once a week?

There’s no dispute that working out once a week is better than not working out at all. But why does the media promote studies claiming that one workout a week is as effective multiple workouts a week? And how come these stories repeat in cycles year...
If you could only have three pieces of equipment for the rest of your life? | One Good Question
Sept. 23, 2022

If you could only have three pieces of equipment for the rest of your life? | One Good Question

Say you could only have a home gym, and that home gym could only have three pieces of gym equipment. What would they be? How would you choose? Your favorite ones? Or the most versatile ones? Avi Lieu, a USAPL pro powerlifter, joins us again. You...