50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD
543 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsMike "Silent Mike" Farr and Jim McDonald are entrepreneurs (lifestyle apparel company and a barbell gym) and veteran podcasters. In every episode, they try to answer a single question. Any question is fair game, but most involve health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, culture…even sex. They examine common misconceptions and then try to get to the correct answer -- often with the help of subject matter experts. They walk away with a better sense of the facts…and so do you. Full episodes every Wednesday. Shorter episodes every Friday, dedicated to answering a question from listeners.
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What’s your “cranky old man” opinion? | One Good Question
May 31, 2024 11:05 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week’s question arose from a recent conversation Mike had with Omar Isuf: "What's your 'cranky old man' opinion?” Things change over time, and change doesn’t always make us happy. And the older we get, the easier it is to be cranky about it. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed as well. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord ...
IPF sued for Article 14
May 29, 2024 10:40 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThe International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) has been the only truly “official” vehicle for powerlifters hoping to compete on an international stage. The federation has written into its constitution rules that are supposed to prevent the taint of members participating in untested competitions hosted by other federations, but now it is being used to punish Sean Koch, a dedicated powerlifter from Liechtenstein competing for Switzerland and currently attending university in the US. Due to his...
How to be more coachable? | One Good Question
May 24, 2024 10:25 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThis week’s question: “What makes someone a good coaching client?” We see conversations online about coaches that are unqualified and really...uninterested in helping their clients. But coaching is really a two-way street. What responsibilities does a client have to make the best of their coaching dollars? Our new trainer at Third Street Barbell, Tiffany Powers (@_tiffdeadlifts) gives us her perspective. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in as well. ...
Meteors, generations, and introductions
May 22, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWe sat down with our new trainer at Third Street Barbell, Tiffany Powers (@_tiffdeadlifts), to talk about strange lights in the sky, which generation Is which, and a bit about how she started lifting. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out...
The lowdown on what we spent to open our gym? | One Good Question
May 17, 2024 10:55 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThis week’s question comes from Mike’s Instagram: “ Would you ever be able to talk about overhead and planning from when you opened 3SB (our gym, Third Street Barbell)?” So yeah, we can…and we do! The financial part is definitely not the hardest part, but it’s important for sure. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashta...
Should powerlifting meets only allow two attempts per lift? | Canada athletes vs Texas athletes
May 15, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBPrompted by a Reddit question, we talked through the impact of reducing attempts from three attempts per lift to two attempts per lift. Would meets move faster? Would warmup rooms be chaos? We also compared the top 10 Canadian athletes and the top 10 Texan athletes. Can one state beat a whole country? Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social m...
How do you organize yourself when starting a business? | One Good Question
May 10, 2024 09:40 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis week’s question comes from Mike’s Instagram: “How do you organize your thoughts, wants, and plans when you’re building a business.” Everybody has their own personal organizational approaches (with varying degrees of success). We talk about what has worked for us. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #onegoodqu...
Will Instagram changes kill powerlifting memes?
May 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIt looks like changes are afoot. Instagram may be changing how its algorithm serves up shared (versus original) content. Will this entirely change the meme game? We also ran down lists of the most intelligent animals and discussed some more surprising genetic traits (in humans). Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #oneg...
Does music really affect performance? | One Good Question
May 03, 2024 08:25 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBDoes a PR song really help you get a PR? Does the tempo of music change the speed of your cardio workout? Maybe most importantly, does it affect your motivation to lift? Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one. Listener resources: Science on music and exercise performance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8167645/ Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the...
Does looking jacked always make a good impression ?
May 01, 2024 16:47 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWe’ve always been told not to judge a book by its cover, but does that stop us? No! Even when it’s not a good idea. Why do we make these judgments? We look at three physical characteristics that humans tend to let themselves be influenced by when judging the people we meet. Some things can be changed through reasonable effort (getting muscles), but others are much tougher (or impossible). Is being more muscular always a plus? Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and ch...
When should kids start strength training? | One Good Question
April 26, 2024 11:10 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBThis week’s question is more of a parenting question than a physiology question. When should parents introduce strength training? The answer is simpler than you’d think. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell)...
How come some powerlifting rules make no sense?
April 24, 2024 11:05 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIf short lifters can use blocks under their feet in competition, why can’t tall lifters use a taller bench? That’s just one example, but when you take a closer look there are definitely some things that don’t make sense. We also talk NBA, Taylor Swift, local crime, and bidets. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #o...
What one thing would make you a good business owner? | One Good Question
April 19, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWe've got a business question this week. What do you bring to the table as a potential business owner? What one thing would make you a better business owner than an employee? Our Wednesday guest, Ryan Thompson, joined us for this one. You can follow Ryan on Instagram at @rhinorooterplumbing. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.co...
Ryan Thompson found his way, and you might find yours, too
April 17, 2024 11:05 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBRyan Thompson is a plumber. He’s actually Jim’s plumber. But he didn’t plan to be a plumber. After fighting through addiction, a chance moment at a gas station led to a path forward for him. Locking in on new goals -- and relying on discipline learned through sports and in the gym --- he found a rewarding trade and career that changed his life. He shares how he worked through this change and how he maintains his contagious positivity. You can follow Ryan on Instagram at @rhinorooterplumbin...
What do you want to see in your last moments? | One Good Question
April 12, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBRecent studies (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/02/new-science-of-death-brain-activity-consciousness-near-death-experience) show that the brain is furious with activity in the minutes after death. Areas of the brain that don’t generally work together suddenly team up, and the visual cortex is particularly active. If your brain is going to show you a burst of images immediately after the rest of your body has checked out, what would you want to see? Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu) and Seb...
Avi shares plans
April 10, 2024 11:05 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBOur head trainer at Third Street Barbell, Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), is making moves. She brings us up to date on what’s next and we try to fill her in on Firesticks, AppleTVs, and Rokus. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street...
Good athletes vs Elite Athletes? | One Good Question
April 05, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThis week’s question from our Discord: dingleberrykumquat asked, “What separates a good athlete from an elite athlete? Is it genetics, luck, discipline, and/or resources?” In other words, how does the nature vs nurture debate play out in athletes? Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at Thir...
Is porn addiction real?
April 03, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBWe’ve seen people on social media, TV, etc. talk about their “porn addiction.” Most people nod their heads as if they believe and understand what the person is going through. Addiction is addiction, right? But…several years ago, scientists stopped believing in the condition. Studies didn’t support that it exists, and there’s no way to diagnose it. Why are people still saying they have it if it doesn't exist? Do they really believe it, or are they virtue signaling? Listener resources: ...
IIFYM or just stick to eating clean? | One Good Question
March 29, 2024 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThis week’s question on our Discord: WarBoyWonder asked, “Thoughts on IIFYM or sticking to proper healthy foods during a cut?” It’s not always about Poptarts? Or is it? Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) a...
Do celebrities inspire cult behavior (Huberman, Diddy, etc.)?
March 27, 2024 17:26 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWhile this is technically the 400th episode of the show, we’re treating it more like the “faux-hundredth” because we’ve used “rewind” episodes 11 times since we started. Look for something (hopefully) for our 400th episode of original content. We talked through the recent New York Magazine article about Andrew Huberman, the legal issues hounding Sean “P Diddy” Combs, and the arguably cultish support for them on social media. Why do people look for heroes outside themselves? Huberman a...
Our favorite easy macro-friendly meals? | One Good Question
March 22, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBThis week’s question came from a member of our Discord. Bronzielocks asked, “Give us your best macro-friendly recipe that anyone of any skill level can cook!” One of our gym members, Jerry (@megaa_pandaa), joined us, along with Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), who ran the board and joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompa...
In what way are you your own worst enemy?
March 20, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe all practice self-sabotage sometimes. We use different methods, but in the end we all do it. We share our own experiences and talk about the fallout from what we do to ourselves. We start off in a dangerous zone…talking about how much money we’d have to be paid to do a particular kind of “media.” One of our gym members, Jerry (@megaa_pandaa), joins us along with Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our F...
Will weight loss drugs steal your all gains? | One Good Question
March 15, 2024 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThe exploding popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has raised awareness and demand for these “medical miracles” among the severely overweight…and the not-so-severely overweight. Some questions have arisen about side effects – some merely annoying and some potentially dangerous. One complaint is the loss of lean muscle mass. While this is obviously not ideal, is there something specific about these drugs that contributes to muscle loss, or is it nothing more than a normal e...
Is fitness (social media) back? Do we have FOMO from missing the Arnold?
March 13, 2024 11:10 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBMike shares some signs that fitness social media and YouTube are regaining some of their old traction (2015-17 vibes, anyone?). Even attendance at the Arnold seems to be on the upswing again. Speaking of the Arnold, are we bummed that we didn’t go this year after making a return as spectators last year? Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and joined us for this one. Deep question this week. What is your biggest fear? We learned something about each other with this one. ...
What’s your biggest fear? | One Good Question
March 08, 2024 12:10 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBDeep question this week. What is your biggest fear? We learned something about each other with this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/ and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at goodcompanyapparel.com https://3sb.co/! Lo...
The IPF is coming to CBS?
March 06, 2024 11:55 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWe didn’t have this announcement on our radar: “The IPF and CBS Sports (broadcaster of the Super Bowl 2024) have signed a multi-year agreement to bring IPF powerlifting to the TV in the USA and the whole of North America.” (Full release here: https://www.powerlifting.sport/about-ipf/news/news-detail/ipf-secures-tv-broadcast-partnership-for-north-america). For tested lifters in the US, does this change the calculus of choosing the IPF-affiliated Powerlifting America versus the larger and...
If you could cancel one thing? | One good question
March 01, 2024 12:05 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBToday question sets up a bit of an “addition by subtraction” situation. If you could eliminate one thing from the world, in order to improve a lot of other things, what would it be? We took some creative swings at this one. Our own Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi), joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free...
How do you stick with a lifting hobby for the long haul? | Crew Show
February 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWe’ve all seen lifters go hard at the beginning and then burn out fast. Is it possible to pace yourself and continue to enjoy it year after year? Is competing the answer? We start off with trying to get consensus on what kinds of dogs we remind each other of. Mike accuses Matt of being into Warhammer, and we wonder if ren fairs are still a thing. Our own Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi), joined us for this one. Do you have a quest...
Are saunas best for recovery? | One Good Question
February 23, 2024 12:15 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThis week’s question comes from our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com). Bronzielocks asked, “Can you talk about using the sauna for recovery? Or what are your favorite recovery activities?” With all the fads in the fitness space, what --- in our opinions – actually works for us? Our own Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) joined us for this one. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-si...
Best roadside attractions, America’s favorite candies, and is the F in FMK good or bad?
February 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWe try to guess our way through the top 10 candies in the US and break down some of the best roadside attractions around the country (particularly between LA and Las Vegas). We debate whether the F in the FMK game is the good kind of F*** or the “F*** off!” kind of F. We also discussed the Leonardo DiCaprio movie that’s being shot in town and the extreme experience of Kyoto coffee. Our own Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), and Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), joined us for this one. Do you h...
What would you do if you suddenly had $5 Billion? | One Good Question
February 16, 2024 21:59 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThis week’s question comes from a member of our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com). EvilFern asks, “If you woke up with 5 billion in the bank account tomorrow, how would your life change? What would you spend your time doing?” Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https...
Weird things you can inherit (Part two)? | Crew Show
February 14, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBBack to our discussion of an article from a non-fitness source detailing 16 weird things that people can inherit. As a strength community, we talk a lot about genetic potential. Some are gifted in some areas and weak in others. Some things are in our control, but others just aren’t. We talk about our own experience of strengths, weaknesses, nature vs nurture, and just weird abilities. Our gym manager, Kyle Castro (@kyle.castroo), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), an...
Is it ok (or creepy) for guys to talk to women in the gym? | One Good Question
February 09, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBCommercial gyms have often been seen as pickup joints or meat markets. Let’s face it. Guys can be awkward and creepy. Is it ok to try it these days? If so, how do you it with a decent chance of success? Our gym manager, Kyle Castro (@kyle.castroo), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and our head trainer, Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag...
Weird things you can inherit (Part one)? | Crew Show
February 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBAs a strength community, we talk a lot about genetic potential. Some are gifted in some areas and weak in others. Some things are in our control, but others just aren’t. We used a mainstream article on the subject as a jumping-off point for a discussion about our own experience of strengths, weaknesses, nature vs nature, and just plain weird abilities. Our gym manager, Kyle Castro (@kyle.castroo), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and our head trainer, Avi Lieu (@avi....
Are USAPL 2025 qualifying totals too high? | One Good Question
February 02, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn something of a sequel to our last episode, we discuss the USAPL’s new, much higher qualifying totals for the 2025 Raw Nationals. Obviously higher QTs mean fewer entries. That has the potential to reshape everything about the meet. Should national meets be open to a lot of lifters or just the top select few? Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydi...
How big should a national meet be? | Crew Show
January 31, 2024 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. The USAPL national meets have grown to epic proportions in the past several years. For 2024, the meet is already full, even though many lifters will have to make qualifying totals sometime before nationals. Is this the best way to ensure that the best lifters will actually be in the meet? We also hit on a number of other topics, including how it feels to have left a bad situation. Our o...
How do you build confidence? | One Good Question
January 26, 2024 12:05 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. This week’s question asks what we do to build confidence, even on an everyday basis. We had some simple answers to what has worked for us. Our gym manager, Kyle Castro (@kyle.castroo), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and somewhat paid intern, Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi), joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episod...
When do you give up the “never give up” mentality? | Crew Show
January 24, 2024 12:35 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. Our gym manager, Kyle Castro (@kyle.castroo), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and somewhat paid intern, Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi), joined us for this “crew show.” We hit on a variety of topics, but the most substantive part of the discussion involved the “never give up” mentality. Is there a way to recognize when enough is enough? How do you change gears when you’...
Name two of your three favorite movies (and why you picked them) | Topic Thunder
January 19, 2024 12:05 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. This was a tough question. How does a film become your favorite? Is the point in your life that you saw the movie the biggest factor? One film was mentioned more than any other. Can you guess what it was? Our own Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi), and Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Quest...
Coach Prime Season 2 on Amazon | A 50% Facts Review
January 18, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. Deion Sanders was one of the most versatile professional athletes ever. As “Coach Prime,” can he turn around a sad sack Colorado University football program? Can he instill a winning culture? Is his quarterback son a Heisman candidate? Season 2 of Amazon’s Coach Prime reality series explores these questions and more. Dean Saddoris joined us. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris...
If you could only eat one food for a whole week? |One Good Question
January 12, 2024 12:10 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. Inspired by a TikTok video about a guy who ate only Costco hotdogs for a week (and lost weight), we explore which foods we could roll with for that long. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ...
You are what you eat | A 50% Facts review
January 10, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. The Netflix series, You Are What You Eat, is a follow-up to the series “Game Changers” from the same production company with the same vegan slant. This time, a study of twins and how their bodies react to omnivore and vegan diets is the throughline. Does it offer legitimate proof that the vegan diet is superior? Or is the whole series just a vehicle for vegan recruitment? Why is porn part of...
What inspired you to lift? What keeps you lifting now? | Topic Thunder
January 03, 2024 22:03 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. What was the hook that got you into lifting, and has that hook changed for you over time? Was is sports? YouTube? Friends? We run down what happened with us. Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) and Sebastian Brambilla (@sebastian_brambila) joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquest...
How important is nutrition in powerlifting? | Topic Thunder
December 29, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. What role have we given nutrition in our powerlifting careers? When did lifters switch from trying to be as big as possible and eating a ton to being strong at “normal” body weights? Is it more about performance or feeling good. We also discuss the fact that strength and effort are both normally distributed -- not just in the general population but also in niche places like top powerlif...
Motivation: External or Internal?
December 27, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. This is an abbreviated episode for the holiday week. What drives you most? External factors or internal ones? Which have the most staying power? Can you have one without the other? We roll in with a discussion about our first cars. Which of us had the real bangers? Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) and Sebastian Brambilla (@sebastian_brambila) joined us for this one. Do you have a questi...
The ethics of combat sports? | Topic Thunder
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. This discussion started around a hypothetical question about why animals are allowed to compete in some formats (like racing) and not in others (fighting). While some would find the spectacle fascinating, animals can’t really give consent to fight…but they can’t consent to race either. Why is one ok and the other not? This evolved into a broader discussion about combat sports and whether o...
How to set goals?
December 20, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. We turn to the internet for insight on how to set goals. Do we get good advice? Or did we fall into a pit of filler? Is there a difference between an achievable goal and a realistic one? Before we get into that, we kick around a few questions like, “Why do Crossfitters drive Teslas? Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) and Sebastian Brambilla (@sebastian_brambila) joined us for this one. Do you h...
Genetics versus effort? | Topic Thunder
December 15, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com Topic Thunder is our fast-paced panel discussion show. This week’s question: Considering the influence of genetics, how much impact does effort have on our overall fitness? Can effort overcome genetics? Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu) and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use...
Fitness and nutrition trends for 2024?
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com We take out annual look at what the mainstream media thinks the industry trends will be for the new year? Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu) and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our ...
How long are plateaus supposed to last? | Topic Thunder
December 13, 2023 04:25 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBWe are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com This is Topic Thunder episode -- our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question is really a general one about plateaus. Can you know when they’re going to happen? How do you get past them? Our buddy Matt Ogihara joined us for this one. You can find him on @matt_ogi on Instagram. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media a...