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March 17, 2024

Is fitness (social media) back? Do we have FOMO from missing the Arnold? | 50% Facts

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 this year after making a return as…

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March 7, 2024

The IPF is coming to CBS? | 50% Facts

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: https://www.powerlifting.sport/about-ipf/news/news-detail/ipf-secures-tv-broadcast-partnership-for-north-america). For tested lifters in the US,…

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March 6, 2024

If you could cancel one thing? | One good question | 50% Facts

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 Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and Matt Ogihara…

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Feb. 29, 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 other of.…

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Feb. 23, 2024

Are saunas best for recovery? | One Good Question | 50% Facts

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 opinions – actually works for us? Our own Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), Sebastian…

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Feb. 22, 2024

Best roadside attractions, America’s favorite candies, and is the F in FMK good or bad? | 50% Facts

We try to guess our way through the top 10 candies in the US, 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*** off!”…

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Feb. 17, 2024

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

This week’s question come 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?” Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit…

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Feb. 14, 2024

Weird things you can inherit (Part two)? | Crew Show | 50% Facts

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 control, but others just aren’t.…

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Feb. 10, 2024

Is it ok (or creepy) for guys to talk to women in the gym? | One Good Question | 50% Facts

At times, commercial gyms have been seen as pickup joints or meat markets. Let’s face it. Guys can be awkward and creepy. Is it ok now? If so, how do you it with a decent chance of success? Our gym manager, Kyle Castro (@kyle.castroo), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila),…

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Feb. 8, 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 discussion about our own…

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Feb. 4, 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 meets be open to a lot of lifters, or…

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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 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 lifters will have to make qualifying totals sometime before nationals. Is…

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Jan. 30, 2024

How do you build confidence? | One Good Question | 50% Facts

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at 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. Our gym manager, Kyle Castro (@kyle.castroo), our media guy,…

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Jan. 24, 2024

When do you give up the “never give up” mentality? | Crew Show | 50% Facts

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. Our gym manager, Kyle Castro (@kyle.castroo), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and somewhat paid intern, Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi), joined us for this “crew show.” We hit on a variety of topics, but the most…

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Jan. 21, 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 legionathletics.com. Deion Sanders was one of the most versatile professional athletes ever. As “Coach Prime,” can he turn around a sad sack Colorado University football program? Can he instill a winning culture? Is his son, at…

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Jan. 11, 2024

You are what you eat | A 50% Facts review

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. The Netflix series "You Are What You Eat" is a follow-up to the series “Game Changers” from the same production company with the same vegan slant. This time, the throughline is the study of twins…

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Dec. 23, 2023

The ethics of combat sports? | Topic Thunder | 50% Facts

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. This discussion started around a hypothetical question about why animals are allowed to compete in some formats (like racing) and not in others (fighting). While some would find the spectacle fascinating, animals can’t really give…

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Dec. 20, 2023

How to set goals? | 50% Facts

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. We turn to the internet for insight on how to set goals. Do we get good advice? Or did we fall into a pit of filler? Is there a difference between an achievable goal and…

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Dec. 13, 2023

Fitness and nutrition trends for 2024? | 50% Facts

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com We take out annual look at what the mainstream media thinks the industry trends will be for the new year? Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu) and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) joined us for this one. We are supported…

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Dec. 8, 2023

When did you feel the strongest? | 50% Facts

Is there a particular moment that you remember feeling strong? Was it about a PR? A change of attitude? A particular event that challenged you in ways you hadn’t imagined? We talk about our own experiences after a little catchup session. We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code…

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Dec. 3, 2023

Should we use the word “powerbuilding?” | Topic Thunder | 50% Facts

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. We’re in Topic Thunder mode again today due to holiday travel and holiday illness. Topic Thunder is our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question was inspired by an Instagram post from our friend, Joe Sullivan:…

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Dec. 1, 2023

Should social media following be a factor in getting hired? | Topic Thunder | 50% Facts

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com This is Topic Thunder episode -- our rapid fire panel discussion show. Today’s question was inspired by a Reddit post in which someone lost out on more than one job because they had a very…

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Nov. 22, 2023

Our three wishes for 2024? | 50% Facts

We pause to discuss our wishes for the world, the fitness industry, and ourselves. Is there one wish that might fix everything? We kick off the show by talking about the growing popularity of Formula one and ponder whether virtual reality might give everyone a shot at a front row…

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Nov. 19, 2023

How To Get Big Without Getting Fat? | Topic Thunder | 50% Facts

We’re in Topic Thunder mode again for the holiday season. Topic Thunder is our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question: What are your top tips for bulking if you’re NOT a hardgainer? Do hard gainers exist, or are they just people who don’t like food? Our buddy Matt Ogi joined…

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