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Larry Wheels with John Gaglione | The Power of Resilience
Episode 493
This is something of a follow-up to episode 491 with John Gaglione about the training environment. This time, Larry Wheels, who was coached by John and has become an iconic figure in the fitness worl…
Published on 8 hours ago
Mission-driven Fitness | Guest Kevin Meier (@purebullfit)
Episode 492
In this conversation, Jim McDonald speaks with Kevin Meier, a former Marine, video game character, and fitness coach, about his journey from military service to the fitness industry. Kevin has surviv…
Published on 1 week ago
John Gaglione: The Evolution of Powerlifting Culture
Episode 491
John Gaglione joins to discuss the evolution of powerlifting, coaching philosophies, and the importance of community in strength training. They explore the challenges of weight loss expectations, the…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Comedian Nick Scopoletti
Episode 490
Comedian (and personal training manager) Nick Scopoletti returns to chat about growing his comedy career, working with Lisa Lampanelli, managing personal trainers, and how his personal warmth has bee…
Published on 1 month ago
Things that make dieting hard (plus some influencers who are getting it right)| Guest: Jerry Molinero
Episode 489
Jerry Molinero, one of our trainers here at Third Street Barbell, joins to talk about losing over 100 lbs and some of the habits, foods, and situations that make dieting harder.
We also discuss a fe…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Navigating Parenthood and Performance | Guest: Jonathan Gregg
Episode 488
In this conversation, Jim McDonald and Jonathan Gregg explore a variety of themes, including parenting, the dynamics of living in New York City, the journey of performance and acting, mental health, …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
David Thomas Tao
Episode 487
David Tao returns to the show to take us inside the world of theater production and spirits (not the BOO!) kind. Following up his role as the successful CEO of Barbend.com, David has taken on two new…
Published on 2 months ago
Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser | 50% Facts Review
Episode 486
From 2009 to 2020, The Biggest Loser was a phenomenon. A huge cultural moment.
What it wasn’t, however, was a show about healthy lifestyles and healthy weight loss.
Netflix’s Fit for TV: The Reality …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The inside scoop on rehabbing an on-the-job injury | Guests: Ammar Alhaidar and Mohammed Rashed
Episode 485
Our gym, Third Street Barbell, is blessed to have three physical therapy providers as members at the moment. Ammar and Moe work together in a clinic that treats patients covered by workers comp insur…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Getting older but getting stronger | Guest: Ralph Caggiano
Episode 484
Some things definitely diminish with age, but the need for strength is not among them. After being introduced to designing fitness training for others in the Coast Guard and a career in the Californi…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago