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…
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…
Every powerlifting federation has similar rules about how lifts should be performed in competition but how those rules are applied rests with the judges/referees. Different feds have different reputations for judging, and any time an “all time world record” is broken in a fed that is known for looser judging,…
With all the talk about how actors eat, workout, and potentially use PEDs to achieve superhero physiques, who did the best job of it. Which actors end up looking the most appropriately built for the characters they portray? We talk through the top contenders and make our personal choices for…
We ganked this week’s question from the /Powerlifting sub-Reddit: “Is there a cut off range for AMRAPS?” What does AMRAP mean, and does it have a place in powerlifting training? And as to the original question, how many reps is too many? We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our…
Time for a housekeeping episode. We announce our next USAPL meet, a new sponsor, our 3-year anniversary sale, and discuss the WRPF American Open. We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question”…
This week’s question from one of our Discord members is another deep one. Keith Honeycutt asked, “What would you like your family and friends to think or say about you once you are dead and gone? (What do you want to be remembered for?)” Have a question for one of…
Think of this as a little compare and contrast essay we put together with our friend and visitor from the other side of the pond, Oliver Munby. Are powerlifting gyms the same? How do American snacks like Mega Stuff Oreos and Saltines match up? Do fitness influencers have as much,…
Of all the documentaries we’ve reviewed, this has got to be the strangest. How does a team of supposedly high school aged football players, who are supposedly students of a school that doesn’t really exist, end up on ESPN getting walloped by one of the country’s most elite prep academies?…
The 2005--2009 Florida Gators football team, led by coach Urban Meyer, is one of the most legendary teams in college football history. He pushed them to two national championships in three years, and an undefeated season. This 4-part Netflix series looks at the highest highs and lowest lows of this…
We explore what makes international competitions across all sports different from those even at the national level. Should international competition be one of your goals? Should a certain number of countries be included before it’s called a “World Championship?” When most competitors have to travel great distances to unfamiliar places,…
BALCO. Victor Conte. Steroids. The Netflix Untold documentary series looks back at a time when we all wanted to believe that athletes were suddenly capable of record-breaking achievements simply by perfecting their diets, training, and supplementation. Sometimes called the “steroid era” it could easily be called the “Say it ain’t…
We’ve been big fans of the Netflix documentary series Untold. The new season debuted with look at the rise and fall of Johnny Manziel. A winning Texas high school quarterback. A wildly inventive freshman season at Texas A&M that propelled him to a Heisman Trophy. An NCAA rule-breaking sophomore campaign…
So many lifters get banged up in the course of meet prep and find themselves wondering if it’s even worth doing the meet they had planned. Should they just heal up and wait for the next one? If you can’t PR. If you can’t win. Is the juice worth the…
From the age of eight, Mikey Doucet lived in uncertainty. Who would truly care for him? Would he have enough to eat? Would he get along with the people who were supposed to be responsible for him or would he end up on the outside of another closed door holding…
Snowboard phenom Shaun White faces the end of his storied Olympic career in this Prime Video documentary series. We take a look at the first episode of this four-part series chronicling his start as a skateboarder and surfer and how his whole family became obsessed with chasing the best snow-covered…
We looked at the first episode or so of the 8-part Netflix doc series that follows Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota through the 2022 NFL season. Are these three athletes engaging enough to carry a series? Or a winning football team? Dean Saddoris joined us for this one.…
Some states only allow specific medical professionals (physicians and surgeons) can use the title “Doctor.” California law is particularly strict about this. Are potential clients confused when other professionals with doctorate degrees use the title, thinking they are hiring (or following) a medical practitioner? We also break down our weekend…
Just a couple of times have been able to watch a documentary about someone we’ve met in person and podcasted with. This time it’s Stone Cold Steve Austin. We checked out the @Biography Channel documentary on his life and career that became available for free on YouTube this week. Here…
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 match in the octagon. Probably more importantly, are some social media…
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 its eventual downfall. • What was the appeal of American Gladiators? • How did the…
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 careers. This series plays somewhat like a sequel to the classic “Pumping Iron.” As we ask every time…
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 to even respond. Even just to correct the record. What motivates people to become keyboard warriors? A few related topics:…
This week’s question from our Discord: Keith Honeycutt (@keithhoneycutt73) asked… — I recently started a podcast with some of my buddies. We are currently 4 episodes in and I think it’s going well. Any advice to keeping a podcast running for a long time or general podcasting tips? We might…
