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May 18, 2023

“Air” review: Nike’s historic pursuit of Michael Jordan | 50% Facts

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…

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May 8, 2023

Whitechapel bassist Gabe Crisp | 50% Facts

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,…

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April 27, 2023

Things we want to believe…but maybe aren’t true? | 50% Facts

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…

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April 24, 2023

Who in the fitness world would we like to meet? | One good question | 50% Facts

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…

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April 20, 2023

Stompin’ at the NBA playoffs | 50% Facts

Reunited for a brand-new episode after a month of travel, we got to be in the house for Kings/Warriors Game 2 and see Draymond Green stomp on the chest of the King’s Domantas Sabonis. We talk about how sports can build community, and how what you wear can shape how…

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April 14, 2023

What has powerlifting given you? | 50% Facts | Topic Thunder

Deep thought question: What’s the greatest gift has powerlifting given you? Strength? Friends? Purpose? Goals? Confidence? The crew weighs in with some heartfelt responses. Joe Stanek (@joe_gameday) sat in as guest host on this one, along with Mike, Nico (@nicoflores83kg), and Elexa (@nanoo31). ____ Have a question for one of…

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April 12, 2023

Rewind: Dr. Andy Galpin on Cold Plunges | 50% Facts

We’re still on a production break for a couple of weeks or so due to a trip out of the country, so we’re revisiting some valuable episodes from the beginning (and original format) of the show. We know that heat and cold shock proteins form in the body in reaction…

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April 7, 2023

Lift to the same standard or don’t compare your lifts? | 50% Facts | Topic Thunder

Joe pitched this one from one of his followers: You can lift anyway you want, but you can’t compare your lifts to anyone else’s if they are not to the same standard. Can you really compare lifts across federations or different equipment standards? Are squats with wraps comparable to squats…

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April 5, 2023

Rewind: @Trippadvice on where to meet girls | 50% Facts

We’re still on a production break for a couple of weeks or so due to a trip out of the country, so we’re revisiting some valuable episodes from the beginning (and original format) of the show. (Plus, you get to hear us to an ad read we didn’t have time…

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March 31, 2023

Do audio books count as reading? | 50% Facts | Topic Thunder

Is listening to a book on audio the same thing as reading the words with your eyes? Is there a downside to only listening? There’s more disagreement on this than you might think. Joe Stanek (@joe_gameday) sat in as guest host on this one, along with Mike, Nico (@nicoflores83kg), and…

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March 29, 2023

Rewind: Dr. Mike Israetel on nutrient timing | 50% Facts

We’re on a production break for a couple of weeks or so due to a trip out of the country, so we’re revisiting some valuable episodes from the beginning (and original format) of the show. (Plus, you get to hear us to an ad read we didn’t have time to…

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March 24, 2023

Is texting cheating? | Topic Thunder

Simple enough question, but is it really? If you’re in a relationship, is texting with someone that it’s possible that you could be in a relationship with at some point considered cheating Joe Stanek (@joe_gameday) sat in as guest host on this one, along with Mike, Nico (@nicoflores83kg), and Elexa…

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March 22, 2023

Physical 100 — Gimmick or a good look at fitness?

Netflix recently dropped the South Korean fitness competition series “Physical 100.” The premise? Collect 100 athletes — mostly Korean and all Korean-speaking — from many different disciplines and put them through multiple rounds of strength and endurance events. The final winners, male and female, take home about $250K (US). If…

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March 21, 2023

What does the perfect powerlifting federation look like for you? | One Good Question

Deadlift bar or stiff bar? Twenty-four hour weigh-in or two-hour weigh-in? Owned by lifters or owned by an individual? These are some of the factors on which lifter preferences differ. What do we, or more specifically Avi Leiu, think would be her perfect fed to compete in? How would you…

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March 16, 2023

Avi wins the Arnold! | 50% Facts Podcast

Sadly the video file for this episode was corrupted. Our own Avi Lieu took the top spot in the women’s professional portion of the USAPL meet at the Arnold! But what does it really mean to be a pro? What could federations do to make the pro rank be more…

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March 9, 2023

Why coaches need coaches. From the latest episode of 50% Facts on this channel. JPGCOACHING

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March 8, 2023

JP Gallardo, Evan Holmes, and John Nealon | 50% Facts

Recorded in Columbus, Ohio, the day after the Arnold. We’re joined by bodybuilding coach and huge (3 million!) TikTok influencer, JP Gallardo, another coach and social media content creator, Evan Holmes, and Hoka shoe designer John Nealon. Barbell Brigade’s Nadeem Hamidy also joins near the end. We talked about the…

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March 4, 2023

Most overrated shoe? | Topic Thunder

Slipping back into a Topic Thunder episode. The question: Are Jordan Ones the most overrated shoe? Niko and Elexa joined us for this one. You can find Nico at @nicoflores83kg on Instagram and TikTok and Elexa at @nanoo31 on Instagram and TikTok ____ Have a question for one of our…

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March 2, 2023

Do golfers need to be jacked? | Full Swing documentary | PGA vs LIV | 50% Facts

The Netflix documentary series “Full Swing” takes a look at the struggles players go through to end up in the money on the PGA tour, and a new alternative format where everyone gets paid regardless of performance. There was a time when golfers just played golf to prepare to compete…

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Feb. 25, 2023

Stop GOAT-ing everyone! @OmarIsuf @SilentMike

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Feb. 25, 2023

Would we ever try strongman? Guest Omar Isuf | One good question

One good question from our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com): Bronzielocks asks: Would you ever try doing strongman? That would be a cool series to see, kind of like when you did the oly series. Our best-est friend from north of the border joined us for this one. Omar has been a force…

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Feb. 23, 2023

@omarisuf: Maybe there ARE weigh classes in the jungle

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Feb. 22, 2023

Omar Isuf | 50% Facts

Our best-est friend from north of the border joins us in studio. Omar has been a force in YouTube fitness for years, and last year he led “Ancient Workouts with Omar” in association with the History Channel. We launched into a broad discussion about the things we didn’t know about…

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Feb. 20, 2023

Deadlifts are not worth the risks? | Topic Thunder

We’re still in Topic Thunder mode this week. Our panel tries to find agreement (or not) with the suggestion that training deadlifts the risks if you’re not a competitive powerlifter. Are they actually dangerous? Or are there just better ways to spend your training time? Joe Stanek and Nico Flores…

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