BALCO. Victor Conte. Steroids. The Netflix Untold documentary series looks back at a time when we all wanted to believe that athletes were suddenly capable of record-breaking achievements simply by perfecting their diets, training, and supplementation. Sometimes called the “steroid era” it could easily be called the “Say it ain’t…
We’ve been big fans of the Netflix documentary series Untold. The new season debuted with look at the rise and fall of Johnny Manziel. A winning Texas high school quarterback. A wildly inventive freshman season at Texas A&M that propelled him to a Heisman Trophy. An NCAA rule-breaking sophomore campaign…
So many lifters get banged up in the course of meet prep and find themselves wondering if it’s even worth doing the meet they had planned. Should they just heal up and wait for the next one? If you can’t PR. If you can’t win. Is the juice worth the…
From the age of eight, Mikey Doucet lived in uncertainty. Who would truly care for him? Would he have enough to eat? Would he get along with the people who were supposed to be responsible for him or would he end up on the outside of another closed door holding…
Snowboard phenom Shaun White faces the end of his storied Olympic career in this Prime Video documentary series. We take a look at the first episode of this four-part series chronicling his start as a skateboarder and surfer and how his whole family became obsessed with chasing the best snow-covered…
We looked at the first episode or so of the 8-part Netflix doc series that follows Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota through the 2022 NFL season. Are these three athletes engaging enough to carry a series? Or a winning football team? Dean Saddoris joined us for this one.…
Some states only allow specific medical professionals (physicians and surgeons) can use the title “Doctor.” California law is particularly strict about this. Are potential clients confused when other professionals with doctorate degrees use the title, thinking they are hiring (or following) a medical practitioner? We also break down our weekend…
Just a couple of times have been able to watch a documentary about someone we’ve met in person and podcasted with. This time it’s Stone Cold Steve Austin. We checked out the @Biography Channel documentary on his life and career that became available for free on YouTube this week. Here…
Suddenly we’ve got a new social media platform trying to take down Twitter. Does Threads (spun off of Instagram) have a real chance at making Elon’s bird app irrelevant? Is this a preview of the rumored Zuckerberg vs Musk match in the octagon. Probably more importantly, are some social media…
In this episode, we review Netflix's new docu-series Muscles and Mayhem, which tells the story of the rise and fall of the iconic American Gladiators. We discuss the show's meteoric success, its behind-the-scenes drama, and its eventual downfall. • What was the appeal of American Gladiators? • How did the…
Love him or hate him, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been a phenomenon in bodybuilding, movies, and even politics. A new three-part Netflix documentary series explores his triumphs and challenges through multiple decades and careers. This series plays somewhat like a sequel to the classic “Pumping Iron.” As we ask every time…
We take a look at a few recent comments we’ve seen on social media – to our own stuff and that of others – and contemplate when it’s worth it to even respond. Even just to correct the record. What motivates people to become keyboard warriors? A few related topics:…
This week’s question from our Discord: Keith Honeycutt (@keithhoneycutt73) asked… — I recently started a podcast with some of my buddies. We are currently 4 episodes in and I think it’s going well. Any advice to keeping a podcast running for a long time or general podcasting tips? We might…
In this episode of the 50% Facts podcast, we sit down with David Thomas Tao, co-founder, former CEO, and now head of brand for Barbend.com. Barbend is a leading website for strength training and fitness that was recently acquired by Pillar4 Media. In this interview, Tao discusses his journey to…
David Thomas Tao of @Barbend shares a terrible and disturbing encounter with a venture capitalist that brought tears to his eyes. #startup #entrapreneur
In this episode of 50% Facts, we review the Netflix documentary series "MacGregor Forever" about UFC fighter Conor McGregor. The series chronicles McGregor's rise to fame and fortune, as well as his subsequent fall from grace. We discuss McGregor's strengths and weaknesses as a fighter, as well as his personal…
Avi Lieu joins us to take an online quiz to determine whether any of us are actually douchebags. All of us can be douchebags once in a while. Sometimes accidentally. Sometimes on purpose. But what douchebag behavior makes you a full-time douchebag? You can find Avi on Instagram @avi.lieu. ____…
Two similar questions from our Discord: Erok_ladio asked, “What is your go to meal for cutting/bulking?” linttastic asked, “Go-to snacks during a cut/bulk?” Some things are obvious. Some are really not. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media…
This week’s question from our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com): Thedvspanda asked, “What fitness stigma does society need to get over?” We hit on some consistent ones. If you have any we missed, feel free to post them on our Discord. One Good Question is taking next week off. It will return in…
A new study by BMC Public Health analyzing the posts of fitness influencers shows that about two-thirds of what they post on social media is wrong…and may be doing more harm than good. Should there be some kind of vetting performed on the information they provide, should they be banned…
Amazon Studios offers up an all-star telling of how a young Michael Jordan (and his mom) were convinced to sign a game-changing deal that created maybe the most iconic footwear in sports history. Dean Saddoris joined us for this one. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com…
Due to a cancelled flight and prep for an apparel drop, we’ve only got one episode this week…but it’s a fun one. Our longtime buddy, Gabe Crisp, was in town for a gig and was gracious enough to join us. We talked about whether metal vocalists really need to scream,…
UFOs? Aliens? Training plans that always work…for anyone? Calorie theory? We talk through the limitations of evidence and the point that blind faith (and wishful thinking) kick in. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the…
Time for another question from our Discord. Keith Honeycutt asks “(Who is) someone in the fitness industry you still want to meet in person?” After decades (combined) of time in the industry, who haven’t we met that we’d still like to meet? It’s a pretty short list… ____ Have a…
