Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchE72: The Exercise Draft: 25 Exercises (Part 1)
Part 1 of a two-part discussion, Mac and Thayer review and debate 25 exercises, deciding which movements to keep or kill in a practical training prog…
2 months, 1 week ago
E71: The Case for Morning Training: When Preparation Beats Motivation
Mac and Thayer break down the realities of morning training, weighing its benefits and drawbacks through the lens of circadian rhythms, cortisol, and…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
E70: NFL Injuries & the Conspiracy Machine
In this episode of Paint the Edges, Mac and Thayer explore the world of conspiracy theories in a discussion about the claim linking the San Francisco…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
E69: From South Africa to Alabama
Mac and Thayer catch up on major life transitions; from Mac's chaotic return to South Africa to Thayer's move to Alabama and the familiar challenge o…
3 months ago
E68: How the Neutral Scapular Plane Improves Training
In this episode of Paint the Edges, Mac and Thayer dive into muscle function, the importance of starting positions in exercise, and common misconcept…
3 months, 1 week ago
E67: Rest Periods: The Most Overlooked Training Variable
Mac and Thayer dive into the often-overlooked role of rest periods in training and why they matter more than most people realize. They explore how re…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
E66: Keep The Goal The Goal
Mac and Thayer break down what it means to truly keep the goal the goal. They discuss the role of maintenance, surplus, and deficit phases in fat los…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
E65: F#*% Off in 2025: Expectations, Noise, and Nonsense
Mac and Thayer reflect on the transition out of 2025, unpacking the expectations, disappointments, and trends best left behind. They explore why real…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
E64: Simplifying the Noise in Fitness
In this episode, Mac and Thayer reflect on recent experiences from tech frustrations to lessons learned over the past year while unpacking what real …
4 months ago
E63: Movement Education for Modern Coaches
Today on Paint The Edges, Eric Bugera discuss the Exercise Technique Lab he hosts for Pre-Script through The Collective. Eric and Thayer break down h…
4 months, 1 week ago