Barbell Buddha Podcast - with Chris Moore from Barbell Shrugged artwork

Barbell Buddha Podcast - with Chris Moore from Barbell Shrugged

100 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 years ago - ★★★★★ - 322 ratings

From Chris Moore, cohost of the Barbell Shrugged podcast, "Barbell Buddha" is a personal, honest, unfiltered exchange of ideas. Whether you're interested in training, philosophy, coffee, drugs, relationship advice, perspective, inspiration, whatever, this show delivers what you're looking for.

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Episodes

51 - Knuckle deep in Paleo talk

February 15, 2014 21:20 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MB

Let's talk Paleo! - Why the diet works, but what you need to tweak to be big and strong - Applying the idea to lifestyle, changing the conditions to make success more likely - The important of getting out in the wild and being uncomfortable - Modern life, sleep loss, and how much is necessary for performance Join me, we'll have a good time.    Chris

50 - Three powerful ideas to change your view

February 13, 2014 06:38 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

Caffeine and Scotch fuelded ramble. Pardon the blubbering.  Let's talk about the utility of being mindful, closing the gap between what we want and what we're capable of, and finally, seeing the world through brand new eyes.  Cheers, friends.  Chris

49 - Right at the tippy top

February 01, 2014 05:54 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MB

The change train keeps rolling. Let's chat.  Push, push up the hill. Don't stop until you can see the shore. 

48 - Stick your neck out! The muse is watching

January 26, 2014 05:48 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB

You want change, real change. But know that you'll eventually have to put something on the line. Do it. Becuase you love it, do it. The muse is watching. Push through and you'll win her favor.  Push through. push through. Even when it's scary as hell. 

47 - Knowledge bombs from Vice City

January 20, 2014 23:18 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MB

- The wodapalooza talk - Lessons learned - The best two breakfast stories from Zach Even-esh... Plenty of pearls in this one, friends. Best, 

46 - The word made flesh, and stuff

January 14, 2014 08:02 - 53 minutes - 74.3 MB

Tonight we chat about the power of the written word. All apart of our plan to make big changes in 2014.  Join me. I have Glenlivet. 

45 - Brain unchained, just hold on

January 04, 2014 07:02 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MB

Welcome to 2014 friends!  This week we talk resolutions, and how we can do much better. As usual, it starts with the head.  Also, while not in the show, I will rank the following Crossfit athletes according to six pack.  1. Jason Khalipa 2. Rich Froning/Matt Chan toss up 3. Who cares, I'm confused enough as it is!  I think you'll dig this one, cheers! 

44 - Burn the boats

December 24, 2013 06:30 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MB

Learning to let go and move is where it's at.  - Admitting when you've held on too long, and getting the motion back. - Hanging with Travis Mash and Christmas Abbott, two folks who say yes to possibility and always seem to keep their head level.  - Burning the boats and jumping into rough waters...Why the hardest part is that first leap. It's neem an amazing 2013. Let's make 2014 even better.  Cheers, 

43 - Because Chuck Berry said so

December 14, 2013 07:07 - 58 minutes - 81.2 MB

The midnight ramble. Please, sit. I have beer.  - Being more like Chuck Berry.  - My most embarassing football story - Question time, including what I think of Rippetoe's Crossfit article - Story time: Quite the charmer Cheers,

42 - Grey sky gone blue again

December 07, 2013 22:07 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

Back in the swing of things. Let's chat... - The beautiful lesson that pain brings - Ying and Yang all around - How critical recovery is, and how to do a better job at it - Training while you travel…the how and "Why?" - Story time: Heavy Duty Mantra.  Cheers,

41 - Stronger, better thanks to righteous tunes

November 28, 2013 07:10 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Let's talk music! 

40 - On the road, never planning again

November 24, 2013 06:45 - 30 minutes - 310 MB application/octet-stream

First podcast on the road with only an iPhone. Bear with me. 

39 - Nothing at all to fear

November 16, 2013 18:08 - 52 minutes - 49 MB

You'll dig this one. Listen till the end.

38 - I've come for your ice cream .m4a

November 09, 2013 06:50 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MB

Let's do this. Stick around at least till the 40 minute mark. You should find story time pretty entertaining. 

37 - All Hallows Eve Hangover

November 02, 2013 04:33 - 53 minutes - 74.4 MB

Here we go. 

36 - Leaping all the way

October 23, 2013 05:57 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Leaping all the way...a great show I think. 

35 - From a smokey red room

October 17, 2013 23:21 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Join me for a special episode. Call it the Halloween special, but not really. Let's chat. 

34 - Of supplements and snake oil

October 15, 2013 01:19 - 37 minutes - 35 MB

Some embarrasing stories for you, and some guidance when it comes to blowing money on supplements. 

33 - Piss and Vinegar

October 07, 2013 14:53 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Piss and Vinegar...let's go. 

32 - Hanging with Khalipa, Everett, Fu, Paoli, and Starrett

October 03, 2013 03:20 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Hanging with Jason Khalipa, Greg Everett, Diane Fu, Carl Paoli, and Kelly Starrett

31 - Daniel Day Lewis is The Batman we deserve!

September 27, 2013 18:49 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

Daniel Day Lewis is The Batman we deserve!

30 - Upgraded, unscared, ready to corrupt

September 24, 2013 04:22 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Let's do this!

29 - Ying Yang, cut the sh*t!

September 18, 2013 04:23 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

A fun one. Let's get to thinking. 

28 - You're a hot little pepper Baby

September 14, 2013 06:06 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Careful, you know how these late night shows turn out. You might want to get a drink first.  Cheers, 

27 - Jillian Michaels - To Catch a Fitness Predator

September 11, 2013 22:06 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Jillian Michaels - To Catch a Fitness Predator ...No offense, Jillian. I just think you're being an asshole. 

26 - ScotchWOD, happy shoulders, and getting what you want, win or lose

September 06, 2013 05:11 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

ScotchWOD, happy shoulders, and getting what you want, win or lose

25 - Tattoos, pain, injury, FREEDOM!

August 31, 2013 18:34 - 36 minutes - 34 MB

BB #25 - Tattoos, pain, injury, FREEDOM! 

24 - Fat Boy Yoga Party!

August 27, 2013 03:08 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MB

On this show I chat about MMA, Crossfit, and Yoga...and why the connection really matters. Check it out!

23 - Steroids, those high expectations, and something better

August 23, 2013 01:40 - 39 minutes - 37.2 MB

BB #23 - Steroids, those high expectations, and something better

22 - Candles, grilled cheese wisdom, and being selfish

August 19, 2013 03:46 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Candles, grilled cheese wisdom, and being selfish...yep, really. 

21 - Music memory, Mr. Fibonacci, and tying it all together

August 15, 2013 04:03 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MB

BB #21 - Music memory, Mr. Fibonacci, and tying it all together An interesting one...hope you like it. 

20 - Football regrets, infinity overhead, and everything right here at your feet

August 10, 2013 04:09 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MB

Football regrets, infinity overhead, and everything right here at your feet

19 - Coffee, complication, and the beauty of simplicity

August 06, 2013 22:44 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Let's chat about.... Coffee, your rediculously complicated training program and why it's not necessary, and of course, the beauty and satisfaction you can find in a simpler approach.  Cheers, 

18 - Magic tricks, music, programming, and the gift of fear

August 02, 2013 05:37 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

I think this is a great show, but then again, I did have four Scotches before hand.  Cheers!

17 - The Rich Froning 3-Peat, Pain:Balance, and your moment of mastery.m4a

July 30, 2013 05:30 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

- One additional congrats to Rich, and what his performacne means for us - A moment on the mountain, and what it reminded me of - The moment, and why it's the only thing you've got - Training progress, like anything else, is not a matter of surging forward. It's about taking the next best step. It's about balance. it's about having a decent time while you're at it.  That and more on this episode!  Cheers,  Chris

16 - Sh*t books say, fresh ideas, and how to learn and train better!

July 24, 2013 21:41 - 36 minutes - 34.4 MB

Where, what, how to read these fancy book things. Keep this in mind and you'll be smarter, and you'll coach and perform better. What's not to love about that! 

15 - Your awesome bad day!

July 23, 2013 03:36 - 37 minutes - 35 MB

Why bad days on your hustle and in your gym are the worst, and the best thing... - The war of art - What my son, his fussy eating habits and that ear of corn tought me about mindfulness today - Looking past today's fog to see our progress - Focusing on the next best step - The bad day as a blessing Enjoy the fruits of my bad day,  Chris

14 - The Tao of Rich Froning

July 19, 2013 20:54 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MB

Here it it, my Rich Froning story. Hanging with the Crossfit Games champ tought me a thing or two. I want to share that with you.

13 - These damn habits

July 16, 2013 04:33 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

On todays show... - Close minded jerks, and why I almost ripped ones head clean off today. - A special sneak peak from the upcoming audio version of the book, Progress. The topic, habits. - You are what you repeatadly do. So this begs the question...what are you practicing? 

12 - Look deep, tune in, kick ass

July 13, 2013 05:30 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MB

Joint me, dear listener, for chat about... - My time in the desert - How much you're missing in your rush - Where the beauty is - What guitar players can teaches us about programming ...and more! Happy Vice Friday!

11 - Bright flowers and heavy barbells

July 10, 2013 02:28 - 33 minutes - 28.5 MB

Today's topic? We spend our early lives rapidly accumulating knowledge. The trouble is that there's a huge gap between knowing and doing. It takes time to be able to translate that information into a form that can affect your life, your career, your family and your training for the better.  Let's get to it!  Chris 

10 - Taking off the blanket

July 07, 2013 19:55 - 33 minutes - 19.6 MB

It's a beautiful, sunny, tipsy Sunday afternoon. Let's chat about the privilage of travel, finding out just how wrong you've been, then learning how to cast off your wet blanket in favor of something more true and awesome!  Shall we? 

9 - Time, motion, and where you are

July 04, 2013 02:55 - 33 minutes - 25.1 MB

There's all this stuff you want to get accomplished in your career, during training, in your personal life. And you want to get there as soon as possible, right? I commend you, but you're making a big mistake. Let me point you towards something better... - Learn to lean forward and work - Understand the four key phases of development, and where you are - Finally, embrace where you are now, and know that this is right where you belong for the moment This podcast could change everything f...

8 - Chasing the program dragon

July 01, 2013 20:33 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

I wanted to take a moment and share my view on programs. You know, specific programs that you can find out there in the wild. Here's the summary: - You need a plan...some kind of program...but there's no magic in it. - The test is whether or not you're making progress. If you are, then you're just where you need to be. If not, a change might be in order. - However, do not get caught up in the game of chasing down the perfect program for you. No such thing exists! There's no magic out ther...

7 - Welcome, failure

June 29, 2013 05:10 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Let's you and I talk about failure, friend, and how beautiful it is.  Chris

6 - It's a philosophy thing

June 27, 2013 05:19 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Tonight, I just go with it. i blame the damn white wine.  - A quick blurb on how to improve your overhead pressing strength - My first Zen computer buying experience - A crazy 15th century Japanese monk, and why he's informing my current outlook I hope you find it entertaining.  Chris

5 - Drug talk

June 24, 2013 00:40 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

A casual Sunday afternoon chat about drugs. Please excuse my melow tone. I could have used an upper or two!  - My perspective on drugs, performance and recreational - Dangerous? They all can be constructive or destructive - Steroids are more of an ethics issue for me than a health issue.  - In the end, ask yourself whether your habits help you build and create, or if they take from you. Do they motivate, or do they compel you to sit idle? Those are the key considerations.  Chris

4 - Friday night vice with friends

June 22, 2013 05:54 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB

Tonight the Barbell Shrugged crew hung out and talked about whatever we wanted. Look out for some BS, and some wisdom...and maybe plenty of laughs.  Cheers,  Chris

3 - Be still

June 21, 2013 03:29 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Hello there, dear listener. I'm glad you've joined me.  Let's take a moment to talk about meditation. - What it really is - How you can practice it right alongside your work, training, and everyday life - Why your training and life will be much better off becuase of it Enjoy! Chris

2 - Story time with Chris

June 19, 2013 21:03 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

The first solo show!  I'd like to share with you some thoughts about the people - the energy - that surrounds you right now. If you have loads of enabling energy flowing right into you senses daily, good for you! You are incredibly lucky. For the rest of us, we need to seek out more of that, and eliminate the negetive energy that might be staring us down...holding us back.  That's not so easy sometimes. Thankfully we progressive folk will make it happen.  Chris