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Side Quest Podcast

If Tim Ferriss and Nerdist had a love child that loved fitness and Star Wars, it would be this show. This is a fitness podcast that explores the stories of coaches, trainers, athletes and explores th... Read more

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How to Level Up (Your) Sleep

How to Level Up (Your) Sleep

Fallout 3 was my favorite game released on the Xbox 360. I put in damn near 100 hours of gameplay, including all of the ... Read more

9 Mar 2017

33mins

Ranked #2

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John Fawkes on What He Learned Traveling the World for 9 Months & Being a Science Geek

John Fawkes on What He Learned Traveling the World for 9 Months & Being a Science Geek

John Fawkes used to be shy, scrawny, and scared. Now he's a fitness coach who turns science geeks into ripped, sexy beas... Read more

20 Jul 2017

58mins

Ranked #3

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Adam Ali of Physiqonomics on Mario Kart, Bruce Lee, & Overcoming Cognitive Biases

Adam Ali of Physiqonomics on Mario Kart, Bruce Lee, & Overcoming Cognitive Biases

Anytime I find a fellow nerd, video game lover, and weight lifter I get really happy.  This week's podcast guest is one ... Read more

2 Nov 2015

1hr 7mins

Ranked #4

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JMax Fitness on Movember, Decembulk,, & 2015 Achievements

JMax Fitness on Movember, Decembulk,, & 2015 Achievements

Jason Maxwell of JMax Fitness returns to the show. Jason comes on to talk about growing cool moustaches in Movember as w... Read more

16 Nov 2015

49mins

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Alex Mullan on His First Bodybuilding Show, Mindset, & The Importance of Discipline

Alex Mullan on His First Bodybuilding Show, Mindset, & The Importance of Discipline

This year I've met some inspiring and kick-ass dudes.   Alex Mullan is one of those dudes.   Alex is the owner and c... Read more

29 Aug 2016

1hr 1min

Ranked #6

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5 Ways to Sneak Extra Protein into Your Diet

5 Ways to Sneak Extra Protein into Your Diet

Over the last year or two, the next big buzzword that everyone has started using is protein. Hundreds of bright colored ... Read more

11 May 2017

19mins

Ranked #7

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Ben Johnson on Writing Well & the Em Dash, Cooking, & His Faith

Ben Johnson on Writing Well & the Em Dash, Cooking, & His Faith

During the time that I've been a part of the Roman Fitness Systems Mastermind, I have had the chance to meet some amazin... Read more

22 Aug 2016

1hr 7mins

Ranked #8

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Jason Helmes on Quitting Teaching, Mindset Shifts, & Sex Education from his Mom

Jason Helmes on Quitting Teaching, Mindset Shifts, & Sex Education from his Mom

It's that time of year again. No, it's not the end of summer. Well, it kind of is. But that's not what I'm talking about... Read more

24 Jul 2017

54mins

Ranked #9

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Escaping the Dead Marshes: How to Get Your Motivation Back

Escaping the Dead Marshes: How to Get Your Motivation Back

Tolkien describes the dead marshes like this in The Two Towers: "Dreary and wearisome. Cold, clammy winter still held sw... Read more

13 Apr 2017

18mins

Ranked #10

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3 Fitness Coaches on All Things Deadlifts

3 Fitness Coaches on All Things Deadlifts

There is no lift on Earth more badass than the deadlift. You either lift the weight or you don't. Period. But many peopl... Read more

8 Aug 2016

1hr 6mins

Ranked #11

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Joel Cohen on How to Lose a Marathon & Writing for The Simpsons

Joel Cohen on How to Lose a Marathon & Writing for The Simpsons

Joel H. Cohen is a Canadian writer who has written for Saturday Night Live, Suddenly Susan and The Simpsons. He penned t... Read more

8 Sep 2017

44mins

Ranked #12

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Dan John On Connected The Dots, Simplifying Training, & His Definition Of Evil

Dan John On Connected The Dots, Simplifying Training, & His Definition Of Evil

Dan John is one of the most recognized, influential, and creative minds in the world of strength and conditioning.  He i... Read more

19 Oct 2015

1hr 7mins

Ranked #13

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Dr. John Rusin on Movement Patters, Building an Authentic Brand, & Cheese Curds

Dr. John Rusin on Movement Patters, Building an Authentic Brand, & Cheese Curds

Interview with Dr. John Rusin Dr. John Rusin, aka "The Strength Doc," isn't your typical strength coach. He's also a phy... Read more

5 Sep 2016

1hr 4mins

Ranked #14

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Mason Woodruff on Trusting in the Process, Eating on a Budget, & The Power of Self-Acceptance

Mason Woodruff on Trusting in the Process, Eating on a Budget, & The Power of Self-Acceptance

Mason Woodruff, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) based in Arkansas. He also works as a sports ... Read more

24 Apr 2017

54mins

Ranked #15

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Slyvon Blanco on Lifehacking, World Travel, & Conquering Fear

Slyvon Blanco on Lifehacking, World Travel, & Conquering Fear

Slyvon Blanco is in the running for the coolest name on Earth. He's also a fitness coach, Lifehacker, website genius, an... Read more

1 Aug 2016

57mins

Ranked #16

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61 Life Lessons I Would Deliver to Younger Versions of Me (And Wisdom You'll Find Useful as Well)

61 Life Lessons I Would Deliver to Younger Versions of Me (And Wisdom You'll Find Useful as Well)

hey say it’s important to reflect on your birthday; to ponder what you’ve learned during your latest orbit around the su... Read more

8 Jun 2017

17mins

Ranked #17

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Mitch Calvert on Being a Better Man, Losing 50 Pounds, & His Days as a Security Guard at Sears

Mitch Calvert on Being a Better Man, Losing 50 Pounds, & His Days as a Security Guard at Sears

Mitch Calvert has a degree in communications, is a certified trainer and fat loss coach, and his blog was ranked as one ... Read more

8 May 2017

1hr

Ranked #18

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Peter Baker on Harry Potter, Training for Strength vs Hypertrophy, & Butt Stuff

Peter Baker on Harry Potter, Training for Strength vs Hypertrophy, & Butt Stuff

Peter Baker is a Tampa personal trainer, thinker, and uber geek. But he's also a competitive powerlifter and submission ... Read more

15 May 2017

59mins

Ranked #19

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The Why of Motivation

The Why of Motivation

Get ready for some fire. Because I'm talking about the why of motivation. PS: Listen for a chance to win a $20 Amazon ... Read more

6 Apr 2017

50mins

Ranked #20

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Alex Mullan on Building a Beach One Grain of Sand at a Time & Not Appreciating What We Have

Alex Mullan on Building a Beach One Grain of Sand at a Time & Not Appreciating What We Have

Born and raised on the West Coast of Canada, Alex is a short shorts enthusiast, espresso fiend, and an unapologetic meat... Read more

10 Apr 2017

50mins

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