This week’s question from our Discord:
Fluffy999 asked: “How should I calculate a caloric deficit? Been struggling to find the perfect amount of calories without starving myself.”
Avi Lieu join us for this one. She’s o…
Suddenly we’ve got a new social media platform trying to take down Twitter. Does Threads (spun off of Instagram) have a real chance at making Elon’s bird app irrelevant? Is this a preview of the rumored Zuckerberg vs Musk ma…
In honor of the Fourth of July holiday week – and to make up for the fact that the traditional hot dog eating contest didn’t happen this year – we’re bringing back a classic Topic Thunder episode.
We tackle the question, “…
In this episode, we review Netflix's new docu-series Muscles and Mayhem, which tells the story of the rise and fall of the iconic American Gladiators. We discuss the show's meteoric success, its behind-the-scenes drama, and …
This week’s One Good Question actually comes from some comments on Mike’s Instagram.
Does a certain fast food restaurant use meat that’s not really meat? And is the occasional fast food meat not that big a deal?
Avi Lieu…
Love him or hate him, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been a phenomenon in bodybuilding, movies, and even politics. A new three-part Netflix documentary series explores his triumphs and challenges through multiple decades and care…
This week’s question from our Discord:
Yasssuke Da GOD asks: “I am currently contemplating switching my workout routine since I am trying to cut. And I am realizing I won’t be able to increase my numbers while also tryi…
We take a look at a few recent comments we’ve seen on social media – to our own stuff and that of others – and contemplate when it’s worth it even to respond. Even just to correct the record. What motivates people to become …
This week’s question from our Discord:
Keith Honeycutt (https://www.instagram.com/keithhoneycutt73/) asked…
"I recently started a podcast with some of my buddies. We are currently 4 episodes in and I think it’s going wel…
In this episode of the 50% Facts podcast, we sit down with David Thomas Tao, co-founder, former CEO, and now head of brand for Barbend.com. Barbend is a leading website for strength training and fitness that was recently acq…
A day later than normal, but we're back.
In this episode of 50% Facts, we review the Netflix documentary series "MacGregor Forever" about UFC fighter Conor McGregor. The series chronicles McGregor's rise to fame and fortune…
Avi Lieu joins us to take an online quiz to determine whether any of us are actually douchebags.
All of us can be douchebags once in a while. Sometimes accidentally. Sometimes on purpose. But what douchebag behavior makes y…
This week’s question from our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com):
We hit on some consistent ones. If you have any we missed, feel free to post them on our Discord. One Good Question is taking next week off. It will re…
A new study by BMC Public Health analyzing the posts of fitness influencers shows that about two-thirds of what they post on social media is wrong…and may be doing more harm than good.
Should there be some kind of vetting…
Two similar questions from our Discord:
linttastic asked, “Go-to snacks during a cut/bulk?”
Some things are obvious. Some are really not.
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Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episode…
Dean Saddoris joined us for this one. You can find Dean on IG http://instagram.com/deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com
Listener resources: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16419074/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_4
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BennyG asked:
How hard is it to see the fitness industry now, compared to when you, Bart, Alan and Omar were creating vids and smashing weights? I feel like if I were, you watched the videos I see today of everyone being …
With the IPF now discussing banning sumo deadlifts, we try to come up with legitimate reasons (other than social media scrubs not liking them) why they shouldn’t be allowed in competition? Will this subject ever die?
We s…
Due to a canceled flight and prep for an apparel drop, we’ve only got one episode this week…but it’s a fun one.
Our longtime buddy, Gabe Crisp, was in town for a gig and was gracious enough to join us. We talked about whet…
DKQuinoa asked, “What is your creative process? (Leaving this open-ended and open to interpretation on purpose).”
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Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and u…
UFOs? Aliens? Training plans that always work…for anyone? Calorie theory? We discuss the limitations of evidence and the point that blind faith (and wishful thinking) kick in.
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Have a question for one of our Friday…
Time for another question from our Discord.
Keith Honeycutt asks “(Who is) someone in the fitness industry you still want to meet in person?”
After decades (combined) of time in the industry, who haven’t we met that we…
Reunited for a brand-new episode after a month of travel, we got to be in the house for Kings/Warriors Game 2 and see Draymond Green stomp on the chest of the King’s Domantas Sabonis. We talk about how sports can build commu…
Deep thought question: What’s the greatest gift has powerlifting given you?
Strength? Friends? Purpose? Goals? Confidence?
The crew weighs in with some heartfelt responses.
Joe Stanek (@joe_gameday) sat in as guest …