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What are we giving up because we avoid difficult conversations? w/Derek McCormick Jul 15, 2020

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Who really likes having difficult conversations? Does anyone actually like talking about subjects like death? But if we can’t talk about the hard things, how do we learn to move on? Derek McCormick, author of “Tea Time with the Reaper” and “Grim’s After Tea Desserts” joins us to talk about how is wife’s illness and death lead him to become an advocate for facing difficult conversations head-on. We break down ways to speak plainly about topics like illness and death, and what can be gained by actually doing it. You can find Derek on IG @teatimewiththereaper and his equipment designs at @havakdesigns and his books and podcast at the website teatimewiththereaper.com. Subscribe for updates about our new gym (Third Street Barbell) and apparel line at 3sb.co! Local memberships and international fresh fits! Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
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Is it ok to tell jokes about a pandemic? w/Nick Scopoletti of the Mangina Dialogues podcast Jul 08, 2020

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Our friend Nick Scopoletti trains clients at an Equinox in Connecticut, but a couple years ago he got talked into trying standup comedy…and he hasn’t looked back. Nick was the subject of some very nice comments from last week’s guests from the Shameless Sex podcast, so it seemed like a good time to get him into the mix. Formerly co-host of the Strength Squat podcast, Nick now hosts the Mangina Dialogues comedy podcast along with his business partner @thegreggalicious. Be sure to check out the podcast. They’ve had some amazing guests including Jaime Kennedy and Anthony Scaramucci (briefly White House communications director). We hit upon a number of topics, including these: How is standup like lifting? What can you get away with saying as a standup? What will live comedy (and lifting) look like in the future? You can find Nick on IG @nickscopes and of course, on The Mangina Dialogues podcast. Subscribe for updates about our new gym (Third Street Barbell) and apparel line at 3sb.co! Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
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Can you have shameless sex? w/Amy Baldwin and April Lampert of the Shameless Sex podcast Jul 01, 2020

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Here’s the thing: Adult people have sex. At least, a lot of us do. Why aren’t we better at it, or at least better about talking about it? We asked Amy and April of the Shameless Sex podcast to help us tackle these questions: Amy Baldwin is a Sex and Relationship Coach and Sex Educator, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection. April Lampert has been educating people about sexual pleasure, health and wellness, and pleasure products at a global scale since 2008. She travels internationally as VP of Hot Octopuss, an innovative pleasure product company. April was voted Woman of the Year in the adult industry in 2016. Obviously this is a big topic, but we got granular with a few issues like these: Why is women’s sexual anatomy such a mystery to…well, everyone? Is porn actually a problem? Does everyone masturbate or are they lying? This episode is a little bit of a departure for us…but is it really? You can find the Shameless Sex podcast on Apple Podcasts and all the other platforms. Follow Amy and April on Instagram @shamelesssexpodcast and check out their website shamelesssex.com Special thanks to Nick Scopoletti for the introduction. You can listen to his episode of Shameless Sex here. Subscribe for updates about our new gym (Third Street Barbell) and apparel line at 3sb.co! Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore.
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How do you know if you’re cut out to be an entrepreneur? And other questions w/ The 3SB Team Jun 24, 2020

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Our guests had to reschedule for next week, so we jumped on the mics with the 3SB Crew for a Q and A. Probably the biggest question was about how we came to have an entrepreneurial spirit, which turned into more of a discussion about who is – and is not – cut out for the kind of risks we’re taking in launching Third Street Bell. Subscribe for future updates about membership and Third Street Barbell merchandise at 3sb.co You can find Kyle on Instagram @kyle.castroo and Connor @connoroneal. Listener Deals: Get $20 off your first order with Thrive Market at thrivemarket.com/facts Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
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What if we made a big announcement? w/ The 3SB Team Jun 17, 2020

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For quite a while, we’ve been kicking around an idea. An awesome, but kinda scary idea. Some of our episodes lately have been centered around people we wanted to learn from and talk to about making this idea a reality. Maybe it was obvious. Maybe it wasn’t. But, we’re finally ready to talk about it and make an announcement: We’re working on opening a gym – back in the very building where our podcasting journey started! Our two other team members (Kyle Castro and Connor O’Neal) joined us for this special episode. Listen as we highlight our plans for moving forward, and subscribe for future updates about Third Street Barbell at 3sb.co. You can find Kyle on Instagram @kyle.castroo and Connor @connoroneal. Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
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What if you’re not thinking big enough? w/ Michael Kory Jun 11, 2020

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Michael Kory had early success on YouTube at the intersection of healthy cooking and fitness. Eventually, he decided to open a gym, but like anyone starting a business he walked a fine mental line between being optimistic and realistic about how quickly the gym would grow. Just a few months after opening, he was quickly running out of space. Good problem or unexpected financial hit? Michael also talks about how he approached Oklahoma’s lockdown and the temporary closure of his gym Obtain Strength in Tulsa, and his efforts to create a safe environment for his returning members. You can find Michael at his on Instagram @michaelkory. Listener deals: Give dad a special gift this year with Storyworth! Go to storyworth.com/facts for $10 off your first order. Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
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We asked a friend to help us understand w/ Bryan Washington Jun 06, 2020

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Bryan Washington has been a friend of ours for years. He’s gym owner – in fact, he owns a couple of gyms here where we live in Sacramento. When we met him, he was a trainer inside the same gym building where we used to train. We don’t know many people who have more energy or hustle. He’s very involved in community issues, in part because he comes from a family in which his dad spent half a century in law enforcement. He’s also African American. He’s the one person we most wanted to talk to about the upheavals in our community…and communities around the world. We got his perspective not only on the current moment, and even on events from our shared past. You can find Bryan at his on Instagram @theabs1er. Also, check out his gyms The Academy and All City Riders. Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
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How fast can you move when a judge says your gym can re-open? w/ Joe Sullivan May 27, 2020

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Joe Sullivan is a powerlifter and coach. Early this year, he became a partner at Pinnacle Performance in Columbus, Ohio…just in time for the pandemic to cause a wave of temporary gym closures. Joe shares the story of how he came to be involved in, and an owner of, the gym, and how it became a party to a lawsuit that allowed gyms to open a bit sooner than promised in Ohio. Some details are also in this news report. Business aside, we talk about his lifting and his goals. If you’re not aware of Joe’s accomplishments as a powerlifter, check them out here: openpowerlifting.org Finally, we spent a few minutes reinforcing an important message seeking help for mental health challenges. You can find Joe at his website joesullivanpowerlifting.com and on Instagram @joesullivanpowerlifter. Also check out his gym Pinnacle Performance. Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
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How do you follow through on “GRAND” goals? w/ Chris Duffin May 20, 2020

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Chris Duffin is a Guinness World Record holding powerlifter, a gym owner, an engineer, an author, a gym equipment manufacturer…and the list goes on and on. You get the idea. We’ve known Chris for quite a few years, but we hadn’t had a chance to really talk in a long time. Our conversation started around a question about how the pandemic has impacted manufacturers of gym equipment, but we ended up in much deeper topics. How do you stay on top of big, long-term goals that take years to complete? How did he avoid losing the motivation to meet a powerlifting goal that DIDN’T involve competition? Like so much in life, what we can accomplish is informed by how we see ourselves – how our self-concept informs our goals. You can find Chris at the websites christopherduffin.com and kabukistrength.net, and on Instagram @mad_scientist_duffin. Pick up his book on Amazon: The Eagle and The Dragon Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
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How do you keep members coming back (when gyms finally re-open)? | w/ Jay Ashman of Kansas City Barbell May 13, 2020

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Yet another format breaking episode. (We may be in this mode until the world settles down a bit.) Jay Ashman is one of founders of Kansas City Barbell in Kansas City, MO. His gym is poised to reopen in just a few days -- after the shelter-in-place orders were put in place at the beginning of the pandemic are lifted. But his gym wasn’t just closed, it moved and expanded into a larger location. With so much uncertainty the future of gathering places like gyms, some are declaring bankruptcy, and some are unlikely to ever reopen. Others are doubling down on their investment by actually improving their gyms. We wanted to ask Jay how that decision got made – and how can gym owners have confidence that members will feel safe and actually come back. You can find Jay at the websites jayashman.com and kcbarbell.com, and on Instagram @fvckinashman. Listener Deals: Thrive Market -- Try Thrive Market and become a member risk-free! Go to ThriveMarket.com/FACTS. Join today and you’ll get up to twenty dollars in shopping credit toward your first order. Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
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