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50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

524 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings

Mike "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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Episodes

Pro Bodybuilding: Is the juice worth the squeeze?

April 14, 2022 02:12 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MB

The past few years have seen the untimely deaths of several pro bodybuilders. Are the rewards of any extreme “sport” worth the sacrifices, and indulgences, that competitors put themselves through? Has something fundamentally changed about steroid use the top levels that have made the lifestyle more dangerous? We also discuss the challenges of airline travel in the post-pandemic world. Have a question for us? Hit us up on social media (or our discord) and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If w...

Do cookie cutter programs get a bad rap? | One Good Question

April 08, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MB

This Friday’s question from our Discord. Eddydrizzle asks: Is there really an issue with “cookie-cutter” programming? For example, your programming methodology is working up to a single at whatever RPE is prescribed per lifter, and then you have backdowns with sets/reps/RPE varying per lifter as well. Accessories afterward vary as well, depending on the weak points of the lifter. Since the sets/reps/RPE are all customized to each individual lifter, is it really still a “cookie-cutter” program...

Looking back – Episode 200

April 06, 2022 13:21 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

We reflect some on the history of this show and chat about the nearly 400 combined podcast episodes we’ve done together. In addition to a few other topics, we get into the value of coaching relationships and why Mike doesn’t coach anymore, and how friction in business relationships is actually a good thing. Have a question for us? Hit us up on social media (or our discord) and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If we pick your question for a Friday show, you’ll get a prize from 3sb.co! Join ou...

Who needs sticking point training? | One Good Question

April 01, 2022 15:03 - 12 minutes - 10 MB

Another great Friday question from our Discord. Lucas Franco asks: How important/ over-hyped is "weak-point" training and do people/coaches over-obsess and misdiagnose them when the solution may be to just get stronger? That being said, when targeting weak points, do you look at the movement or the muscle for additional training (i.e. more triceps training for a weak bench lockout vs partial ROM via pin/board presses as a movement)? Have a question for us? Hit us up on social media and use th...

Louie’s Legacy? | Will’s toxicity?

March 30, 2022 23:02 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MB

As with (pretty much) any story, the Chris Rock/Will Smith incident has more than one side. But does any of it matter beyond being an ugly incident in a crappy telecast of the Oscars? Does anyone bat an eye if the same thing happened in a bar on Saturday night? How many of us knew that Jada had alopecia and Chris Rock had Non-Verbal Learning Disorder going in? We try to take a look at what’s actually seems to be behind the actions and reactions. To what extent are celebrity's lives fair game?...

If you could time travel, where would you go? | One Good Question

March 25, 2022 13:16 - 22 minutes - 17.9 MB

We got what was really a cluster of fun (and related) questions from Keith Honeycutt on our Discord: (See link below to join.) Will time travel ever be possible? Would you want to travel in time? When would you like to visit? If you could have lunch with anyone in the world alive or dead who would it be? (Excluding family and friends that have passed.) If time travel is possible in the future wouldn’t we already know in the present…or would we? Would you want to interact with a person from ...

Will the Thor vs Eddie fight help the popularity of strongman?

March 24, 2022 00:26 - 53 minutes - 43.1 MB

We’re not strongman competitors or boxers for that matter, but we do pay attention to what moves the needle on awareness of strength sports in the general population. On March 19, 2022, Hafþór Björnsson, the 2018 World’s Strongest Man met Eddie Hall, the 2012 World’s Strongest Man in a boxing exhibition streamed for free around the world. (Spoiler: Hafþór won by unanimous decision.) Both men state that they have retired from WSM competition, but do their actions still have an effect on the po...

Do we believe in “Fake it ‘til you make it?” | One Good Question

March 18, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MB

Another good question from our Discord. (See link below to join.) User “DrillPressed” asked if it was better to be confident and wrong or hesitant and right? And how do those states apply to the “fake it ‘till you make it” mindset? If you wait until you know exactly what you’re supposed to do, will you ever get started? Have a question for us? 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 ...

Do your pre-lift rituals work or do they just make you look stupid?

March 16, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Is there any science behind all the little things we habitually do before a big lift, a tough training session, a meet, or any other kind of performance? Do they help keep us calm, make us more likely to succeed, or better able to handle failure? We kick things off with a spirited discussion about olive oil, and episode 2 of Winning Time. Listener resources: Why Rituals Work. More about Winning Time here. Have a question for us? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. ...

Why do (some) pro athletes pick gimmicky strength and conditioning coaches? | One Good Question

March 11, 2022 08:01 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MB

Why do some pro athletes end up doing silly exercises with coaches whose qualifications seem mostly revolve around their social media following? Is it clout-seeking? Is it boredom with more conventional programs? This question came from a member of our 3SB discord, and we take our best shot at breaking it down. Have a question for us? 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! Che...

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty – First impressions | Plus will we ever go back to the Arnold?

March 09, 2022 08:01 - 48 minutes - 38.6 MB

The “Showtime” era of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s probably saved professional basketball and created the NBA as we know it today. The sport was quickly falling out of the mainstream of American sports conscience. CBS was delaying the broadcast of games, and was thinking about dropping coverage altogether. Basketball was just boring. We took a look at the first episode of the 10-part HBO series Winning Time. This episode details the Jerry Buss’s purchase of the team, and the drafting o...

How does your personality affect your training style…and can you change it?

March 04, 2022 18:43 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MB

Piggybacking on our previous episode where we took a 300 question personality assessment, we reflect on how different personality traits may influence how people train (and live their lives). Is it possible to change aspects of your personality by changing how you train, or vice versa? Have a question for us? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Listener resources Take the same free personality assessment that we took. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at Thi...

Why does your personality suck (or not suck)?

March 02, 2022 14:10 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

So last year we took a test to see if either of us is a sociopath. We came out OK on that one, so we thought we’d give a full, 300 question personality assessment a go. No, not the Myers-Briggs. This assessment is from Personalityassessor.com and was developed by Nathan W. Hudson, an assistant professor of psychology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The assessment measures five aspects of personality: extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness....

How do you get your kids into lifting? | One Good Question mini-episode

February 25, 2022 23:36 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MB

We asked you for suggestions for a single question you’d like to hear us cover in one shorter episode. @arrogantfool asked us on Instagram, “How, as a dad who lifts, should we approach getting our kids under the bar? 'force' them? Just encourage?" We try to break this question down and offer up some strategies. Based on our experience, it starts with crossing your fingers… Have a question for us? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Listener resources Take the same ...

Why does everybody love the bench press?

February 24, 2022 00:24 - 46 minutes - 37.4 MB

Specifically, why does the general public get so excited about the bench press record? We kick around this question in light of the recent 804 lb. training press by Danial Zamani. We talk about being present for Eric Spoto’s 722 lb. recording-breaking press almost 9 years ago…in the very building where we are sitting as we record. We also discuss how fucking amazing Euphoria is this season, talk about an episode we’re planning about how rituals affect performance, and plot some coverage of th...

Bulk, cut, or nah? | Topic Thunder mini-episode

February 18, 2022 14:07 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MB

Are big bulks or big cuts worth it? Will you get what you want out of them or do they (almost) always go bad. And if you’re on a bulk, how many glizzies can you eat in 48 hours? We throw out some opinions on this and share some ideas about sticking to extreme diets in general. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. Join our Discord for free! Cli...

Modest calorie restriction for longer “health span” and a droid that carries your lunch

February 16, 2022 23:18 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MB

A grab bag of topics, including conversation about a new study linking moderate, “short term” calorie restriction and its impact on life span and “health span.” We also take a look at a motorized lunch box/ice chest that will follow you around so you don’t have to carry it, rate the Super Bowl halftime, and stand in judgment of a workout video posted featuring the star of the new Reacher series, based on the Jack Reacher novels. Listener resources Calorie restriction article here The “lunch ...

Our biggest fitness mistakes? | Topic Thunder mini-episode

February 11, 2022 20:24 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MB

Maybe the biggest fitness mistake is not committing to being fit, but what were the biggest mistakes we made once we made that commitment? Where did we waste our time/money/both? Listen and see if you did some of the same crazy stuff we did. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. Join our Discord for free! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell...

Can we treat adaptive athletes as athletes first? | Guest Sam Schaefer

February 09, 2022 14:01 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MB

Sam Schaefer is an adaptive and inclusive trainer, a fairly recent below-the-knee amputee – but and first and foremost, he’s an athlete. He shares the story of how he pushed himself forward through over nine years of constant, unrelieved pain, and how the decision to remove part of his leg was easier than most of us would think. Now, he now hopes to help shape how competitive organizations and the public perceive the special athletic gifts of adaptative athletes. You can find Sam on Instagram...

Which sport is the most athletic? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

February 04, 2022 19:10 - 10 minutes - 8.57 MB

Standing at the crossroads of the Super Bowl, the Winter Olympics, a few weeks from the NBA All-star game, and a likely delayed MLB season, this seemed like a good time to debate which sport is the most athletic. We came to a consensus pretty quickly on the most, but the next sports on the list are definitely open questions. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Cas...

Which “underground” sports will actually work on TV/streaming/etc.?

February 02, 2022 20:07 - 45 minutes - 84 MB

This discussion started with a basic question: If Olympic weightlifting is really leaving the Olympics, will a mass audience ever be able to watch it again, and will it even survive? This brought up a larger question: Which of the current (or future) underground sports would actually work on TV or streaming? This one got a little off the rails, but it was worth brainstorming what makes a sport interesting to the masses. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can f...

Pain, Fame, and Anthony Bourdain | Our Review of Roadrunner

January 29, 2022 03:07 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Roadrunner -- A Film About Anthony Bourdain, was released in July of 2021. It documents the rapid rise of a middle-aged chef, turned writer, turned TV host who took us along as he sampled foods that most of us would never taste…in locations most of us would never see in person. Though he lived a successful life that many found people found inspiring, Bourdain took his own life. The film touches upon his lifeline battle with anxiety and depression and shows how a man who was idolized by many c...

Which sports (if any) should allow TRT? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

January 27, 2022 05:37 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Due to some production scheduling stuff, we’re flipping the script this week and dropping a Topic Thunder episode on a Wednesday and a regular episode on a Friday. Is nothing sacred? And speaking of sacred, which sports should allow its athletes to use TRT while competing? Is it always cheating? Is there any way to truly monitor TRT to make sure the system’s not being gamed? Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffein...

After the Fear? Our first after-show

January 21, 2022 14:15 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

After our conversation with Garrett Fear in the previous episode, we kicked around some additional ideas about the viability of powerlifting as entertainment for “gen pop” audiences. We also talked about what we watched during our holiday break. Is anyone else finding Boba Fett boring? Join our Discord for free! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at 3sb.co! Local memberships and international fresh fits! Get earl...

Garrett Fear: Can powerlifting ever grab a mainstream audience?

January 20, 2022 05:02 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Can the next generation of powerlifters (and powerlifting promoters) finally bring the audiences (and sponsor money) the sport has dreamed of? Garrett Fear thinks so, and he gives us some insight into how it might work. We kick it off with talk of PC vs console gaming and standup comedy. You can find Garrett on Instagram @notnotgarrettfear Join our Discord for free! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at 3sb.co! L...

Is bodybuilding a sport? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

January 15, 2022 04:28 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

If a sport requires a physical performance that is measured against other competitors, can bodybuilding really be a sport? Or is the actual sport in the preparation? Or is it more like a pageant or even a dog show? We’re totally unqualified to answer these questions, but that didn’t keep us from having opinions. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.cas...

Why does CrossFit get so much hate? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

January 13, 2022 03:46 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MB

Full-length Wednesday episodes return next week!   As powerlifters, we've observed the impact that CrossFit has had on general fitness, weightlifting, powerlifting, etc. On balance, its influence has been pretty positive, right? So why did/do so many people hate and make fun of it?  Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. C&K has been heavily associated with both CrossFit and weightlifting since the beginning of the brand, so it was great to get his perspective. You ca...

If you could delete one thing from the fitness world, what would it be? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

January 07, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MB

Which one thing do you think we’d be better off without? Is it a social media posturing? A training method? A useless supplement? Or is it just the ways that “fitness” is sold to us? Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at 3sb.co...

What’s the best pre-workout? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

January 05, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MB

While the main show is on a holiday break, please enjoy this episode of our show, Topic Thunder.  How do people decide that they need a boost just to get through a workout? Are some too much and some not enough? What can you get from a pre-workout than you can’t get from a cup of coffee or a caffeine pill? Dan Stornaiuolo joined us in this discussion. You can find Dan on IG @stormcloud415, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at Third...

Are New Year’s resolutions a cop out? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

December 31, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

Does it matter when you decide to set goals and make changes in your life? Should you keep your goals private until you’ve made some progress? Does stating your goals out loud more or less likely to keep pursuing them? Is any period of improvement worth it…even if you don’t meet your goals? Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. Check out our gy...

Who’s on your Fitness Mt. Rushmore? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

December 29, 2021 14:20 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

While the main show is on a holiday break, please enjoy this episode of Topic Thunder. Which four people have contributed the most to the current state of the fitness industry? Or what you enjoy about the industry? Who’s had the broadest impact, and who has meant the most to us? Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo.   ____ Check out our gym (Th...

Best lifting shoes? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

December 24, 2021 14:30 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

When did it become a thing to have specialized shoes for everything? Are flat shoes better than heeled shoes or vice versa? If you’re thinking about putting your Christmas money into lifting shoes…or you’ve got a really specific opinion…give this one a listen. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at Thi...

What did we learn from running our first meet?

December 23, 2021 02:35 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

We partnered with Caffeine & Kilos to hold an unsanctioned deadlift meet at our gym. What did we find out that we didn’t know before? We’ve participated in running meets in the past, but this was our first shot at making it happen by ourselves. Shout out to Barbell Brigade and Vibe Health Bar for helping us sponsor prizes for this meet! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at 3sb.co! Local memberships and internati...

What was your first definition of “fitness?” | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

December 17, 2021 22:35 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

We throw our minds back to our first ideas of what “fitness” meant when we were first exposed to it as kids. Was it gadgets like the Thighmaster? Was it Richard Simmons? Was it bodybuilding magazines in the supermarket? Oh, the nostalgia… Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. You can watch the documentary for free on YouTube. Check out our gym ...

King Richard | BioPic Review and Reaction

December 16, 2021 02:17 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

We’re taking our first jump into scripted film territory.   Will Smith stars as the father, and sometimes coach of, Venus and Serena Williams in this 2021 “definitely-not-a-documentary” biographical film. Does the film do justice to the amazing rise of the Williams sisters or is it mostly a Will Smith film awards-baiting vehicle?   Is the film sending a message about overbearing “sports parents” or does it draw a line about future stars getting too much too soon? Is their success a triumph ov...

Should steroids be legal in sports? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

December 11, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

MLB’s Hall of Fame recently voted on a slate of potential inductees from baseball’s “steroid era.” The game benefited from the performance of these players. Specifically, they helped bring enthusiasm and crowd back to the sport after a bitter work stoppage. Is it hypocritical for baseball to deny them enshrinement in the hall? What about other sports? Do any of them really want to police steroid use or would they really rather just capitalize on the players’ improved performance? We discuss t...

Top Fitness Trends for 2022?

December 09, 2021 19:38 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

We take our year-end traditional look at what websites and bloggers project to be the top fitness trends for next year. Hybrid workouts, new wearables, outdoor workouts, and bringing (say it with us ) balance. How likely do we think these things are? Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at 3sb.co! Local memberships and international fresh fits! Get early access to our NEXT DROP! Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) a...

Is movement really the medicine? | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

December 04, 2021 03:13 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

We recently (episode #155) accidentally posted the opening of an episode about chiropractors, stretching, and foam rolling with the body of an episode about fitness gimmick devices. Honest mistake, since they all fit into the broad category of interventions that you might decide to try as a lifter. Anyway, what we’re offering here is the episode about chiropractors, etc, that you haven’t heard paired with the intro you heard on episode #155. Immediately following is a repost of the body of ep...

How do you keep your head together while you’re getting your gainz back? | December Q & A

December 02, 2021 00:10 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

After some period of time away from the gym, how do you deal with the mental impact of being WAY off your PRs? Are meal replacements worth or it or a good idea? What have we learned that we didn’t know while making this show? What would we tell our younger selves if we had the chance? Is it a good time to start a gym? Is it normal to bleed from your butt after heavy squats? (Not the first time we’ve been asked this.) Our answers to these questions and more in this episode --  our first real Q...

Shaming: Fit, Fat and all the other kinds | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

November 26, 2021 14:00 - 10.6 MB

Does shaming actually motivate anyone? Why shame someone else anyway? And they really just shaming themselves? We talk through our thoughts. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. You can watch the documentary for free on YouTube. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and subscribe for updates about our appare...

Shaming: Fit, Fat, and all the other kinds | Topic Thunder Mini-episode

November 26, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Does shaming actually motivate anyone? Why shame someone else anyway? And they really just shaming themselves? We talk through our thoughts. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos joined us in this discussion. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com, along with our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. You can watch the documentary for free on YouTube. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and subscribe for updates about our apparel line ...

The Commissioner of Power | Documentary Review and Reaction

November 24, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

It’s fitting that Rogue Fitness would decide to underwrite an expansive documentary on the life of Terry Todd -- a name known to many in the strength world for decades. As a lifter and coach, he was a formative presence in Olympic lifting, powerlifting, and strongman. In many ways, he helped define the industry. The documentary details his contributions through interviews with Larry Pacifico, Mark Henry, Bill Crawford, Bill Crawford, as well as Terry’s wife Jan, a champion lifter in her own r...

What do we hate to see in the gym? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)

November 19, 2021 14:27 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Is curling in the squat rack a huge break of gym etiquette or just a practical solution? Is loading the leg press up with every plate in the gym, five linebackers, and 7 cheerleaders a good move? Does training on an inflated half-sphere ever make sense? And is there a better drink holder than a reverse hyper?   Our friend and gym member Dan Storniuolo @stormcloud415 joins us, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel ...

Home gyms (revisited) | The North Pull | w/Caffeine & Kilos

November 17, 2021 14:24 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

In a bit of a mashup between a regular 50% Facts and one our shorter Topic Thunder episodes, we sat down with our friends from Caffeine & Kilos to take another swing the advantages and disadvantages of home gyms. We also hit on “do not disturb” on smart phones, the disappointment of “skipfree” portable CD players in the 90s, and announce our first big event, The North Pull! Meet information is here You can find Dean Saddoris on IG @deansaddoris.ck, and Danny Lehr on IG @danny_lehrn at and at ...

What’s a good protein source and why does everyone think it’s peanut butter? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)

November 12, 2021 14:03 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Everybody loves peanut butter, or do they? Many people love it so much that they think it’s a great protein source, but it’s not relative to its calorie count. We talk about the allure of nut butters, what we like and don’t like, and which protein sources actually make more sense for someone on a diet. Our friend and gym member Dan Storniuolo @stormcloud415 joins us, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel here. Che...

The Tillman Story: Documentary review

November 11, 2021 00:39 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

The Tillman Story: Documentary review Pat Tillman, who walked away from NFL millions to join the Army and was later killed, is a legendary heroic figure. What was the real story of his death by friendly fire? This documentary reflects his family’s efforts to find the truth and get the military and the government to admit to efforts to cover it up. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos joins us in our review and reaction. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris.ck, and at caffeineandkilos.c...

Should you be trying to get dates at the gym? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)

November 06, 2021 05:54 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

We discuss the rights and wrongs of trying to get dates, or even talk to strangers, at the gym. Can you do it without throwing up red flags? Are there times that it’s ok, and times it’s really not ok? Our friend and gym member Dan Storniuolo @stormcloud415 joins us, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel here. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and subscribe for updates about our app...

Two physical therapists who powerlift explain why sometimes moving “wrong” is actually right

November 03, 2021 12:14 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

We’re lucky to have not one, but two physical therapy docs as members of our gym. We sat down with Emily Snee and Dominic Violi to discuss what it really takes to get back in the game, and the stuff that’s probably just a waste of time and money. It didn’t shock us, and it shouldn’t shock you, that they’re fans of some folks we’ve interviewed in the past and that their approach emphasizes the basics. Why does most physical therapy revolve more around treatment interventions than actual moveme...

Foam rollers, mobility, chiropractic, etc.: What interventions actually helped us? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)

October 29, 2021 13:11 - 11.1 MB

We discuss which strategies for dealing with the aches and pains of both lifting and life have worked for us. We’ve seen both scams and actual relief. We’re joined on the panel by Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris.ck, and at caffeineandkilos.com. Kyle’s at @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel here. Listener resources: Layne Norton on blood flow restrictio...

Foam rollers, mobility, etc.: What interventions actually helped us? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)

October 29, 2021 13:11 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

We discuss which strategies for dealing with the aches and pains of both lifting and life have worked for us. We’ve seen both scams and actual relief. We’re joined on the panel by Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris.ck, and at caffeineandkilos.com. Kyle’s at @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel here. Listener resources: Layne Norton on blood flow restriction trainin...

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Amanda Bucci
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Gary Vaynerchuk
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Kyle Kingsbury
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Matt Reynolds
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