50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD
529 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 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 the greatest gift powerlifting has given you? | Topic Thunder
April 14, 2023 11:05 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBDeep 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 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! ...
Rewind: Dr. Andy Galpin on Cold Plunges
April 12, 2023 11:05 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWe’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 to changes in temperature, but what do they do and should we be trying hard to get them? • How much do you need to change your body temperature to get a reaction? • What, if anything, are cryo- chambers good for? • Is it enough to j...
Lift to the same standard or don’t compare your lifts? | Topic Thunder
April 07, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBJoe 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 with sleeves? Are deadlift bars and stiff bars THAT different in terms of weight lifted? Joe Stanek (@joe_gameday) sat in as guest host on this one, along with Mike, Nico (@nicoflores83kg), and Elexa (...
Rewind: @Trippadvice on where to meet girls
April 04, 2023 11:05 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWe’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 to cut out.) Here’s the original description of this episode: Friends, dates, relationships…all pretty essential to most of us, right? But a lot of us suck at finding good places to meet potential partners.We asked Tripp Kramer to help us hel...
Do audio books count as reading? | Topic Thunder
March 31, 2023 11:05 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBIs 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 Elexa (@nanoo31). ____ 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! C...
Rewind: Dr. Mike Israetel on nutrient timing
March 29, 2023 10:05 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWe’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 cut out.) Here’s the original description of this episode:We’ve heard for years that WHEN you eat can make a huge difference. We’ve also heard that WHEN we eat carbs…or fat…or protein…can be critical to making the biggest gains, or losing the mos...
Is texting cheating? | Topic Thunder
March 24, 2023 11:05 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBSimple enough question, and yet... 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 (@nanoo31). ____ 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...
Physical 100 on NetFlix: Gimmick or a good look for fitness?
March 22, 2023 11:05 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBNetflix 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 this sounds anything like CrossFit it’s really not, but do the events really measure who is most fit? And is the editing style going to make us jump out a window? ...
What does the perfect powerlifting federation look like for you?
March 17, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBDeadlift 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 answer this question? Let us know on our Discord! You can find Avi on Instagram at @avi.lieu. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and us...
Avi wins the Arnold!
March 15, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBOur 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 more prestigious and more financially feasible? Avi and her coach, Michael Kieu, joined us in Columbus the day after the meet to break down these questions, and to reflect on the experience of preparing for and winning the meet. You can find Avi on Instagram at @avi.lieu and Michael at @kieulogr...
Relationships hurt your gains? | Topic Thunder
March 10, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBDo athletes perform better when they’re not in a relationship? Niko and Elexa joined us again, for this particularly relevant question. 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 Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us! Join our Discord for free at goodcompan...
JP Gallardo, Evan Holmes, and John Nealon
March 08, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBRecorded 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 years of preparation that goes into becoming an overnight success, the best ways to gain the kind of experience needed to become a good coach, and the breaking news about Elo...
Most overrated shoe? | Topic Thunder
March 03, 2023 12:10 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBSlipping 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 Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us! Join our Discord for free at goodco...
Do golfers need to be jacked? | Full Swing documentary | PGA vs LIV
March 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThe 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 at golf. That time has passed. Now, most players are in great shape and are always looking for an edge. That edge is important because it’s difficult to make big money…and keep making it…for most players on the ...
Would we ever try strongman? Guest Omar Isuf | One good question
February 24, 2023 17:22 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBOne 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 in YouTube fitness for years, and last year he led “Ancient Workouts with Omar” in association with the History Channel. You can find Omar on YouTube at @OmarIsuf ____ Have a question for one of ou...
Omar Isuf
February 23, 2023 12:05 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBOur 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 training 10 years ago, whether not enjoying something that’s “classic” make you a tasteless idiot, and whether there are really any weight classes in the jungle. You can find Omar on YouTube at @OmarIsuf ...
Deadlifts are not worth the risks? | Topic Thunder
February 17, 2023 12:20 - 14 minutes - 13 MBWe’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 of Gameday Barbell joined us in addressing this question. You can find Joe on TikTok @joegameday and Nico @nicoflores83kg on Instagram and TikTok ____ Have a question for one of our Fr...
Hook grip is unreliable? | Topic Thunder
February 15, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBWe’re still in Topic Thunder mode this week. Our panel unpacks this hot take, “Hook grip Is unreliable and may be overrated.” Hook grip is a bandwagon that most lifters jump on at one time or another to try to up their deadlift. Is that a mistake? Joe Stanek and Nico Flores of Gameday Barbell joined us in addressing this question. You can find Joe on TikTok @joegameday and Nico @nicoflores83kg on Instagram and TikTok ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question”...
Things NOT to overlook when you’re planning a meet | Topic Thunder
February 10, 2023 12:15 - 13 minutes - 12 MBOur panel takes on a couple of related questions about the giant meet we just ran from members of our Discord: AR17 asked, “What do you believe was the most under (over) looked aspect of running/ prepping a meet?” Keith Honeycutt asked, “What all did you learn from hosting this massive USAPL meet? What did you do right? What did you do wrong? Joe Stanek and Nico Flores of Gameday Barbell joined us in addressing this question. You can find Joe on TikTok @joegameday and Nico @nicoflore...
Powerlifting has become a meme? | Topic Thunder
February 08, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBWe just hosted a great big meet – maybe the largest local USAPL meet ever – and we’re beat so we’re slipping into Topic Thunder mode for a bit to recover our calm and our voices. Topic Thunder episodes are short, sometimes rant-filled, panel discussions about a listener-submitted topic. In this episode, we discussed whether powerlifting has become almost too predictable and jokey to grab attention on social media. Joe Stanek and Nico Flores of Gameday Barbell joined us in addressing t...
Do you need a mentor? | One Good Question
February 02, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week’s question from our Discord: EvilFern asked, “How important is having a mentor? Am I missing out by not having one? Feel like it's something that should happen naturally instead of seeking one out somehow.” Joe Stanek of Gameday Barbell joined us in addressing this question. You can find Joe on TikTok @joegameday ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is pick...
Our best and worst takes on what powerlifting looks like in 5 years Guest: Joe Stanek
February 01, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBAre we experiencing a plateau in the popularity of powerlifting? What happens if the sport falls off the social media radar? Will it still be able to attract young, new-to-the-sport competitors? Will the old guard lifters running federations be willing to pass the baton? Or will they be a source of toxicity that drives competitors, meet promoters, and sponsors away? Joe Stanek of Gameday Barbell joins us for this discussion. You can find Joe on TikTok @joegameday ____ Have a question...
Ground turkey vs ground beef vs ground chicken | One Good Question
January 27, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThis week’s question from our Discord: ArrogantFool asked, “Why do people use ground turkey instead of ground beef to lose weight when the macros and calories are nearly identical and there isn't a cost advantage?” We kinda misread this question in prep for this episode, so ground chicken got thrown in the mix as well. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’l...
The Pandora’s Box of Powerlifting
January 25, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn the time since we discussed this situation last week, the scandals of a particular powerlifting federation -- the USPA --have come into sharper focus. Pandora’s Box has been flung open, and there’s been a scramble to stuff the evil and suffering back inside. Where’s the line between holding an organization accountable for turning a blind eye to unspeakable acts and stirring an angry mob to chase Frankenstein’s monster with torches and pitchforks? (Are there any more metaphors we can mu...
Can you be too talented to need a coach? | NetFlix Doc series Break Point
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBDean Saddoris is back to help us break down the first episode of the new Netflix documentary series “Break Point,” which documents up-and-coming tennis stars during the 2022 Grand Slam season. Gifted “bad boy” Nick Kyrgios and his play during the Australian Open is the focus of episode 1. He has no coach, only plays tennis nine or ten weeks a year, and has an explosive on-court personality. We explore whether some athletes are so gifted that coaching and consistent, disciplined practice migh...
Most people give low effort in the gym? | Topic Thunder
January 13, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBThis episode is about reacting to a hot take that was sent to us: Most people are putting in such low effort in the gym, it’s a waste of time! What’s the right amount of effort for most people? Is any effort really better than sitting on the couch? Is any time in the gym really wasted? Our own Kyle Castro and Sebastian Brambila on Instagram join us for this one. Kyle’s on Instagram at @kyle.castroo and Sebastian at @sebastian_brambila . ____ Have a question for one of our Frid...
Pete Rubish
January 11, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBWe catch up with one of our favorite lifters from one of our favorite eras of powerlifting, Pete Rubish. We chat about adapting to drug-free lifting, how powerlifting has grown and changed in the last decade, and how it feels to no longer be one of the young, up-and-coming lifters. We also get Pete’s thoughts on three years of owning a gym, and what impresses him when evaluating young lifters in his gym. Pete’s on Instagram at @pete.rubish and his website koa-strong.com ____ Have a...
Should gym owners yell about stuff like dirty bars? | Topic Thunder
January 06, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBNot every gym member knows the unwritten rules…or follows the written ones. How should gym owners handle those situations? Our own gym manager Kyle Castro and lead trainer Avi Lieu join us for this one. Kyle’s on Instagram at @kyle.castroo and Avi on @avi.lieu. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us! Join our Discord ...
What’s the best condiment? | Topic Thunder
January 04, 2023 12:05 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBWhat’s your go-to that perks up any meal? Mike thinks he has the ultimate answer. (He’s wrong. The correct answer not appearing in this episode is salt.) Our own Kyle Castro and Sebastian Brambila on Instagram join us for this one. Kyle’s on Instagram at @kyle.castroo and Sebastian at @sebastian_brambila . ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get s...
Should powerlifting be judged by robots? | Topic Thunder
December 30, 2022 11:55 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBBalls and strikes in baseball may soon be called by “robot” umpires -- basically, technology that can give a more consistent strike zone. Should powerlifting meets be judged by similar technology? Our own Kyle Castro and Sebastian Brambila on Instagram join us for this one. Kyle’s on Instagram at @kyle.castroo and Sebastian at @sebastian_brambila . ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion....
How to handle big business changes? | One Good Question
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis was recorded as a Friday episode, but since it’s a bit longer and we’re on a holiday break, we moved it to a Wednesday episode. This week’s question from our Discord: Frequent contributor Keith Honeycutt asked, “What are some unexpected changes you have had to make to the gym or your business model since opening the doors?” Our own Kyle Castro and Avi Lieu join us for this one. Kyle’s on Instagram at @kyle.castroo and Avi on @avi.lieu. ____ Have a question for one of our ...
Craziest question or comment from a total stranger? | Topic Thunder
December 24, 2022 00:47 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MBWe’re in Topic Thunder mode for most of our episodes over the holiday break. What’s Topic Thunder? It’s the name of our roughly 10-minute “rant” show with a four-member panel who throw out as ideas as possible about a particular topic. Sometimes we’re serious, but mostly we’re not. We always have fun. This episode’s question is about random encounters and the weird things people say to or ask strangers. Our own Kyle Castro and Avi Lieu join us for this one. Kyle’s on Instagram at @kyle...
Forget resolutions. Build your legacy instead
December 22, 2022 00:20 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIt’s the time of year that everyone is making resolutions. Maybe a better idea is to set goals. Resolutions sound like goals, but they’re really just things you want to change about yourself. They try to make a positive out of a negative personal trait or habit. Goals, on the other hand, are things you want to ACCOMPLISH. They’re not really bound to a specific year. They’re on whatever timeline you choose. But wouldn’t it be even better to decide what you want your legacy to be, and buil...
Why do coaches need coaches?
December 16, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis 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 latest push for a deadlift PR while he also just recently opened up applications for coaching of his own.” Maybe the better question is, what kind of progress can you make coaching yourself? ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One...
From powerlifting to marathons with Joe Grinstain
December 14, 2022 12:10 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBOur 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 made the leap into marathons, and what his training, lifting, and nutrition look like. We kick it off with a topic from a previous episode. Why would anyone make a young kid do a wall sit so long that he’s in tears? What would that accomplish an...
Words we don’t want to hear in 2023?
December 09, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn 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 social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us! Join our Discord for free! https://discord.com/invite/XVvJ5eNzdq Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com ...
Our annual fitness trends episode…with a twist!
December 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBEvery 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. This time, we take a similar article -- from actual fitness media that was published a year ago -- to see if any of them actually came true. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and...
The biggest animal you could take out by yourself?
December 02, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBThis 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 media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us! Join our Discord for free! https://discord.com/invite/XVvJ5eNzdq Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https:/...
The Liver King & The Public Persona Trap
November 30, 2022 12:10 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBRiffing 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 either, but it’s pretty easy to see the reasons that people want to. It’s also easy to see how protecting the natty lie becomes so critical, how entrepreneur influencers come to believe that how they look is the only reason people follow them, a...
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: The only Thanksgiving movie?
November 23, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBWe 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 writer/producer/director responsible for teen films like The Breakfast Club, and slapstick comedy juggernauts like Home Alone, and the National Lampoon’s Vacation. Does this slapstick holiday classic hold up? Is it still funny to later generations? W...
Glute activation warm ups for squat and deadlift? | One Good Question
November 18, 2022 15:38 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBThis 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 Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us! Join our Discord for free! https://discord.com/invite/XVvJ5eNzdq Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell...
Why does the holiday season suck?
November 16, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBSome 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 in seeking help from professionals. In the US, the nationwide suicide prevention hotline is 988. Listener resources. Mayo Clinic article on season depression. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on...
Tradeoffs when you trade in your 9-5? | One Good Question
November 11, 2022 16:53 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBFrom 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 you successful? For Mike along the same lines but if you did a 9-5 what could you see yourself doing? Our answers are probably NOT what you’d expect! ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media...
Stan Efferding
November 09, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThe 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? You can find Stan at stanefferding.com ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us! Join o...
Converse Weapons, killer wasps, and morning planks on the toilet
November 04, 2022 10:55 - 1 hour - 76 MBThe 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 athlete and influencer marketing. Dean describes an encounter with a killer wasp. Mike describes his somewhat acrobatic approach to that morning pee. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com. Kyle’s on Instagram at @kyle...
What little things make your day better? | One Good Question
November 02, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBThis 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. Kyle’s on Instagram at @kyle.castroo . ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us! Join our Di...
Would you rather lose your hearing or your sight? One Good Question
October 28, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBA 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 Instagram at @kyle.castroo. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us! Join our Discord f...
Is sumo actually HARDER than conventional?
October 27, 2022 07:56 - 1 hour - 65 MBOur 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 sportsmanship? Or is it ok to be a hot dog, and to publicly celebrate your victories? Is Conor McGregor’s trash talk overrated? Would Mike be a good dad? We had a lot of fun with this one. You can find Avi on Instagram @avi.lieu and Tiktok @avi.lieu...
What’s the most important part of planning a business?
October 21, 2022 11:15 - 12 minutes - 11 MBThis 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 ourselves when we look back at how we started? How do you keep from being too optimistic? Or too pessimistic? What are the “gears” of your business? ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and...
What we got wrong
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBWe 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 completely…wrong. Sometimes the “one right answer” has an expiration date we don’t see coming. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is pic...