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April 3, 2024

Is porn addiction real?

We’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...

March 29, 2024

IIFYM or just stick to eating clean? | One Good Question

This 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 https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_brambila) ran the...

March 27, 2024

Do celebrities inspire cult behavior (Huberman, Diddy, etc.)?

While 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...

March 22, 2024

Our favorite easy macro-friendly meals? | One Good Question

This 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...

March 20, 2024

In what way are you your own worst enemy?

We 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...

March 15, 2024

Will weight loss drugs steal your all gains? | One Good Question

The 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...

March 13, 2024

Is fitness (social media) back? Do we have FOMO from missing the Arnold?

Mike 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...

March 8, 2024

What’s your biggest fear? | One Good Question

Deep 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...

March 6, 2024

The IPF is coming to CBS?

We 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:...

March 1, 2024

If you could cancel one thing? | One good question

Today 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...

Feb. 28, 2024

How do you stick with a lifting hobby for the long haul? | Crew Show

We’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...

Feb. 23, 2024

Are saunas best for recovery? | One Good Question

This 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...

Feb. 21, 2024

Best roadside attractions, America’s favorite candies, and is the F in FMK good or bad?

We 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***...

Feb. 16, 2024

What would you do if you suddenly had $5 Billion? | One Good Question

This 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...

Feb. 14, 2024

Weird things you can inherit (Part two)? | Crew Show

Back 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...

Feb. 9, 2024

Is it ok (or creepy) for guys to talk to women in the gym? | One Good Question

Commercial 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...

Feb. 7, 2024

Weird things you can inherit (Part one)? | Crew Show

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 used a mainstream article on the subject as a jumping-off point for a...

Feb. 2, 2024

Are USAPL 2025 qualifying totals too high? | One Good Question

In 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...

Jan. 31, 2024

How big should a national meet be? | Crew Show

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at https://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...

Jan. 26, 2024

How do you build confidence? | One Good Question

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at https://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....

Jan. 24, 2024

When do you give up the “never give up” mentality? | Crew Show

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at https://legionathletics.com/. Our gym manager, Kyle Castro (https://www.instagram.com/kyle.castroo/), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila...

Jan. 19, 2024

Name two of your three favorite movies (and why you picked them) | Topic Thunder

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at https://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...

Jan. 18, 2024

Coach Prime Season 2 on Amazon | A 50% Facts Review

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at https://legionathletics.com/. Deion Sanders was one of the most versatile professional athletes ever. As “Coach Prime,” can he turn around a sad sack Colorado...

Jan. 12, 2024

If you could only eat one food for a whole week? |One Good Question

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at https://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...