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Journey to bodybuilding | Guest: Riley Corbett
Episode 483
Unlike some powerlifters who turn to bodybuilding, Riley always knew it was something he wanted to do. Other goals and priorities simply got in the way. When the opportunity came to leave constructio…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
What should powerlifters eat to maximize performance? | Guest: Dan Feldman, RD
Episode 482
Powerlifter and Registered Dietitian Dan Feldman guests this episode to break down some nutrition strategies for competitive powerlifters. Is a crazy amount of protein necessary? Are carbs around wor…
Published on 3 months ago
USAPL calls out the IPF on drug testing | Guest co-host: Josh Hajar
Episode 482
The former International Powerlifting Federation affiliate representing the United States, the USAPL, took to instagram recently to criticize the integrity of its drug testing program through WADA. T…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The keys to fitness for executives | Guest: Justin Wright
Episode 481
Justin Wright is a sales executive who found himself in a position that’s all too common for executives: overweight and out of shape. Work stress, the demands of travel and entertaining, inconsistent…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The “Okayest Coach” on finding purpose as a male military spouse and the essentials of good coaching | Guest: Toby Ralph
Episode 480
Toby spent a decade as a first responder -- with all the stress and hazards those careers entail. Then, he left it all behind to marry a woman with a military career. Military families are used to no…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Voices of Men (2020) | Men’s mental health documentary | 50% Facts Review
Episode 486
Just a couple of days past the official Men’s Mental Health Month, we take a look at a short, but powerful documentary available on YouTube, “The Voices of Men.” It was produced in the UK and is driv…
Published on 4 months ago
Untold: The Fall of Favre (2025) | 50% Facts Review
Episode 478
Some athletes are made for super stardom on the field of play, but truly fumble in their personal lives. Brett Favre is one of them. From dick pic scandals to alleged fraud, Farve tarnished his legac…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
What to look for in a good physical therapist (or coach)? Guest: PT Dr. Patrick Bell
Episode 477
At Third Street Barbell, we’re lucky enough to have three physical therapists as members. Jim’s been working with Patrick Bell on a shoulder injury and has been very impressed with his knowledge and …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Why don’t lifters share a bar anymore? Guest: Jacob Ross
Episode 476
Jacob Ross joins Jim to take on the question, “Why do so many lifters resist training in groups in the current age of powerlifting?”
We also cover Jacob’s time working with the South Sudanese Olympi…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Josh Hajar: Staying positive, beating cancer, and losing over 100 lbs
Episode 475
Mike is out of town, so Jim brought in one of Third Street Barbell’s most consistent and inspirational members, Josh Hajar.
Josh is an emergency department nurse who faced a harrowing fight with non-H…
Published on 5 months ago