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Aug. 25, 2021

Is sharing explicit content (of yourself) on social media going too far to make a buck ? | 50% Facts

This is a conversation about the limits and challenges of monetizing a presence on social platforms. Last week the OnlyFans platform announced an end to explicit content. This week that decision was reversed. Since many personalities and creators in fitness rely on social platforms to make money – yes, even…

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Aug. 18, 2021

“Malice in the Palace” Doc Review – How did the Pacers-Pistons brawl really start? | 50% Facts

The 2021 Netflix documentary “Untold: Malice in the Palace” unpacks some overlooked elements of a riot that broke out during an Indiana Pacers/Detroit Pistons in November 2004. The careers of Pacers’ Jermaine O’Neal, Reggie Miller, Stephen Jackson, and Ron Artest (Metta World Peace) were all impacted in the aftermath. All…

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Aug. 13, 2021

“Athlete A” Documentary Review/React – How did medals become more important than kids? | 50% Facts

The 2020 Netflix documentary “Athlete A” details the scandal that nearly destroyed USA gymnastics. Team doctor Larry Nassar sexually violated young women gymnasts for decades before a shocking number came forward to tell their stories of abuse – so many that the story could no longer be ignored or covered…

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Aug. 12, 2021

50% Facts Athlete A Review & React

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Aug. 11, 2021

What are algorithms and why do they rule our lives? | 50% Facts

After a brief, unplanned break last week, we’re back to follow up on another of the words/phrases that people say all the time but not everyone understands. Nearly all the social media and streaming platforms we all encounter daily run on “recommendation algorithms that control what we see. We break…

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Aug. 9, 2021

50% Facts August Q&A

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July 28, 2021

50% Facts Sociopath Hunters

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July 23, 2021

“I am Bolt” Review | Olympics Kickoff | 50% Facts

With the postponed 2020 Olympics finally opening in Tokyo, we decided to take a look at the 2016 documentary about eight-time Olympic Gold medal Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt. The film offers a behind-the-scenes look at (some of) his training and preparation, as well as (some of) his life outside of…

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July 21, 2021

50% Facts I Am Bolt Review

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July 13, 2021

50% Facts July Q&A

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July 8, 2021

Fairness in athletic competition: Is anyone owed a level playing field? | 50% Facts Podcast

Head to 3sb.co for our once-a-year blowout sale! Episode notes: As the time nears for the pandemic-postponed Olympic Games to commence in Japan, we dive into the issue of the rules around international competitions. Should smoking pot get you suspended when athletes using hormones are allowed to compete? Are these…

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July 7, 2021

50% Facts Tokyo Olympic Controversies

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June 26, 2021

WeWork Documentary: Why do we want to fall for hucksters? | Review and Reaction

Head to 3sb.co NOW for our once-a-year blowout sale! The 2021 documentary, WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn, presents what seems like an age-old story. A “charismatic” leader paints a rosy picture of a money-making plan that seemingly can’t fail, and people – even the…

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June 23, 2021

Is Seaspiracy really about pollution or nutrition? | Review and Reaction | 50% Facts

The 2021 Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy, is a bit of a Trojan horse. It’s (so very) earnestly concerned with the many disconnected threats to life in Earth’s oceans, but it ends up in a far different place with a far different message. Is this slickly produced -- and highly-rated – film…

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June 23, 2021

50% Facts We Work Review & React

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June 16, 2021

50% Facts June Q&A

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June 12, 2021

Does fit/fat shaming accomplish anything? Guest: Kelly Lenahan | 50% Facts

We all see instances of what many people categorize as “fat-shaming” both in conversation and on social media. What’s the real intent of these comments? Is it meant to hurt or help? Do people ever make permanent, positive behavioral changes because they have been shamed? And are fit people similar…

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June 8, 2021

50% Facts Fitshame vs Fatshame

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June 3, 2021

“Super Size Me” – How did this junk food movie fool anyone? | Review and reaction | 50% Facts

0:00 Pillows, sleep, and cancel culture 17:02 Super Size Me review and reaction The 2004 Morgan Spurlock documentary, “Super Size Me” posited that fast food – and a sedentary lifestyle – caused America’s growing obesity epidemic. Spurlock spent 30 days eating food from McDonald’s three meals a day for 30…

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June 2, 2021

50% Facts Review and React to Super Size Me

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May 28, 2021

Mental health awareness special w/Lisa Lampanelli, Nick Scopoletti, and Beau McDowell | 50% Facts

Nick Scopoletti returns to the show --this time with fellow standup Beau McDowell, and their life coach, retired comic Lisa Lampanelli. Their podcast “Losers with a Dream” features conversations between Nick and Beau about their struggles toward comedy success…and just becoming better people. Then, Lisa weighs in with both life…

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May 24, 2021

Silent Mike's Bestselling Diet Book Pitch | 50% Facts Podcast

Why does every diet have to be so complicated. Mike has a simple alternative. Catch the rest of the conversation in the latest episode of 50% Facts: How much of success is just showing up? | May Q&A

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May 20, 2021

How much of success is just showing up? | May Q&A | 50% Facts

We shifted the schedule around a little in anticipation of some special guests for next week’s show. This week, we address some comments and questions from social media. Is there a particular way that we’re totally wrong for our jobs? What was the easiest part of the project of building…

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May 18, 2021

50% Facts May Q&A

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