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Once you find women to talk to...what do you say? w/Tripp Kramer of How to Talk to Girls Oct 16, 2019

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So you’ve found yourself in the company of women. What do you say to turn the opportunity into a date? More importantly, how do you avoid being a turnoff? We asked Tripp Kramer to help us help you conquer this issue. Tripp is an internationally known dating coach and founder of Tripp Advice (http://www.trippadvice.com), a men's dating advice company. He is also the creator of the popular YouTube channel "Tripp Advice", which teaches men how to become more attractive to women and host of his own weekly podcast entitled "How to Talk to Girls". Here are some of our thoughts: How do you find the guts not to be a wallflower? What’s a good icebreaker that doesn’t sound…creepy? When in the conversation should you ask for a number? Should you try to give the conversation structure, or just let it flow? How do you know if you’re really making a connection? What should you say to an online match? Is that different? While we focused on the specific question of guys talking to girls, much of the advice fits getting out of your shell and meeting new people period. You can find Tripp on Instagram @@trippadvice Listener deals: Mack Weldon: a premium men’s essentials brand that believes in smart design and premium fabrics. Check the episode for the promo code and get 20% your first order. Gainful: Get $15 OFF your first month of personalized protein powder when you go to gainful.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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Where should you go to meet women? w/Tripp Kramer of "How to Talk to Girls" Oct 09, 2019

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Friends, dates, relationships…all pretty essential to most of us, right? But a lot of us suck at finding good places to meet potential partners. We asked Tripp Kramer to help us help you conquer this issue. Tripp is an internationally known dating coach and founder of Tripp Advice, a men's dating advice company. He is also the creator of the popular YouTube channel "Tripp Advice," which teaches men how to become more attractive to women and the host of his own weekly podcast entitled "How To Talk To Girls." Here are some of our thoughts on the question: Are some places too tacky and obvious (meat markets)? Should bars be off your list? Is the gym actually a good place or is everybody too sweaty and gross? Are there activities that are more likely to result in good conversation? Is it better to go where there the MOST opportunities or the BEST opportunities? While we focused on the specific question of guys meeting girls, much of the advice also works for getting out of your shell and meeting new people -- period. You can find Tripp on Instagram @@trippadvice Listener deals: Gainful: Get $15 OFF your first month of personalized protein powder when you go to gainful.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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Can injuries be prevented? w/Dr. Ramsey Nijem Oct 02, 2019

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Injuries can be huge setbacks for competitive athletes. Everyone has a certain window of time in which they can play their best. Time out of competition is time lost that can’t be recovered. For some, they can end a career. The question dovetails well with episode 46’s discussion of workload management, but obviously that’s not the whole story. Dr. Ramsey Nijem gives us insight from his doctoral thesis, as well as his work with professional athletes. There are some great takeaways for coaches, athletes…and even powerlifters. Here are some of our thoughts: What lifestyle factors outside of training might lead to injury? Does drinking or drug use make injuries more likely? How are outcomes and training effects different? Does it help get stronger period, or does it matter how strength is incorporated? How much is controllable? We kick off the conversation by wondering if 25 should just be the legal age for everything? Dr. Nijem earned his Doctorate of Science in Human and Sport Performance as well as Health Promotion and Wellness in 2018. He has published research in top scientific journals in strength and conditioning and is currently investigating injury risk in NBA athletes. He earned his B.S. from UC Santa Barbara and M.S. from Cal State *Fullerton’s Center for Sport Performance (where he studied with Dr. Andy Galpin). After several years as head Performance and Strength Coach for the Sacramento Kings NBA franchise, he recently became the Men’s Basketball Director of Sport Performance for the University of Kansas (KU Jayhawks), one of the top Division 1 college basketball programs. You can find him on Instagram @dr.ramsey.nijem Listener deals: Warby Parker’s Free Home Try-On program: Order 5 pairs of glasses and try them on for 5 days – there is no obligation to buy! Ships free and includes a pre-paid return shipping label. Head to warbyparker.com/FACTS to order your free Home Try-On. Take the quiz to find a pair that is perfect for you today! Gainful: Get $15 OFF your first month of personalized protein powder when you go to gainful.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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How do you manage workload for athletes (or powerlifters?) w/Dr. Ramsey Nijem Sep 25, 2019

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How do you balance the strength and conditioning work of an athlete with the practice, and actual performance, of their sport? Dr. Ramsey Nijem gives us insight from his doctoral thesis, as well as his work with professional athletes. There are some great takeaways for coaches, athletes…and even powerlifters. Here are some of our thoughts: How is exertion in a game setting quantified? How much is based on personal observation versus some automated system? What role does sleep play? How much do food, and alcohol, choices affect everything? Does travel screw things up as much as you’d think? Are there emotional factors that seriously impact performance? How can a coach help an athlete improve their recovery? Dr. Nijem earned his Doctorate of Science in Human and Sport Performance as well as Health Promotion and Wellness in 2018. He has published research in top scientific journals in strength and conditioning and is currently investigating injury risk in NBA athletes. He earned his B.S. from UC Santa Barbara and M.S. from Cal State Fullerton’s Center for Sport Performance (where he studied with Dr. Andy Galpin). After several years as head Performance and Strength Coach for the Sacramento Kings NBA franchise, he recently became the Men’s Basketball Director of Sport Performance for the University of Kansas (KU Jayhawks), one of the top Division 1 college basketball programs. You can find him on Instagram @dr.ramsey.nijem Listener deals: Get a “Photo Ready” smile now with clear aligners from Candid! Go to CandidCO.com/FACTS and use code FACTS to get seventy-five dollars off. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming. Manscaped offers precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code facts at Manscaped.com. Society Socks -- a men’s sock subscription company that sends two pairs of exclusively designed socks to your door every month. Try out the first month of a sock subscription at 50% off when you use the code FACTS at mysocietysocks.com. Put an end to boring socks and subscribe today! 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 become a Pro-level Strength and Conditioning Coach? (Or the best coach you can be?) w/Dr. Ramsey Nijem Sep 18, 2019

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If you’re strength and conditioning coach, you probably want to work with athletes. If you can, you probably want to work with professional athletes. How do those opportunities come about? And will striving to get there make you an all-around better coach? We asked Dr Ramsey Nijem, who a few year ago became probably the youngest every head strength coach in the NBA, to break it down for us. Here are some of our thoughts: What are the degree requirements? Which certifications are really necessary? How do you learn to handle professional athletes? How much is programing and how much is psychology? What do you have to do to prove yourself to management? Is there a clear career path? Dr. Nijem earned his Doctorate of Science in Human and Sport Performance as well as Health Promotion and Wellness in 2018. He has published research in top scientific journals in strength and conditioning and is currently investigating injury risk in NBA athletes. He earned his B.S. from UC Santa Barbara and M.S. from Cal State Fullerton’s Center for Sport Performance (where he studied with Dr. Andy Galpin). After several years as head Performance and Strength Coach for the Sacramento Kings NBA franchise, he recently became the Men’s Basketball Director of Sport Performance for the University of Kansas (KU Jayhawks), one of the top Division 1 college basketball programs. Support for this episode comes from Gainful.com! Gainful is a subscription protein service that helps you find the best blend for your goals…and provides a registered dietician to help you meet those goals. We really want you to get your own personalized protein powder from Gainful, so we’ve arranged a Special Offer for our listeners. Get $15 OFF your first month of personalized protein ONLY when you go to gainful.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 your significant other doesn’t share your fitness/lifting goals? | Ask us anything Sep 11, 2019

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We’re breaking format again! This time we’re doing an open AMA, or in this case Ask Us Anything. Normally we like to have an expert backstop our opinions…or correct us…but this time we’re flying without a net. Here are some of the questions we took on: What do we think of marijuana and CBD? Will technology ever be used to judge squat depth in meets? What are our least favorite foods? What’s the cost of living in Sacramento? Try this cost-of-living calculator Did Mike’s powerlifting background help or hurt when he started Olympic lifting? Does Jim still lift? How do you stay hydrated when you’re on the move? Are Jim and @jacob.w.ross related? What if your significant other doesn’t share your fitness/lifting goals? Top three tips for starting a new small business? How do you know when it’s time for something new? HUGE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED QUESTIONS! Support for this episode comes from Society Socks -- a men’s sock subscription company that sends two pairs of exclusively designed socks to your door every month. These socks are made of a warm, soft and comfortable blend of combed cotton guaranteed to make your feet feel and look great! Try out the first month of a sock subscription at 50% off when you use the code FACTS at mysocietysocks.com. Put an end to boring socks and subscribe today! Support for this episode also comes from Gainful.com! Gainful is a subscription protein service that helps you find the best blend for your goals…and provides a registered dietician to help you meet those goals. We really want you to get your own personalized protein powder from Gainful, so we’ve arranged a Special Offer for our listeners. Get $15 OFF your first month of personalized protein ONLY when you go to gainful.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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How do you start a podcast (and should you)? Sep 04, 2019

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The medium of podcasting has grown enormously in the past few years. How do you get started? And is it really right for you? Being veterans of the podcasting game, Jim and Mike field questions from listeners such as: How much does it cost to get started? What are the tech requirements? Are podcasting and YouTube really all that different? How do you keep a consistent release schedule? How do you differentiate yourself from the crowd? How do you know when it’s time to move on? Here’s the basic podcasting course that Jim used to get started in 2013. Support for this episode comes from Warby Parker! Check out the Free Home Try-On program. Order 5 pairs of glasses and try them on for 5 days -- there is no obligation to buy! Ships free and includes a pre-paid return shipping label. Head to warbyparker.com/FACTS to order your free Home Try-On. Take the quiz to find a pair that is perfect for you today! Support for this episode also comes from Gainful.com! Gainful is a subscription protein service that helps you find the best blend for your goals…and provides a registered dietician to help you meet those goals. We really want you to get your own personalized protein powder from Gainful, so we’ve arranged a Special Offer for our listeners. Get $15 OFF your first month of personalized protein ONLY when you go to gainful.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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Does meal (and nutrient) timing make a difference? w/Dr. Mike Israetel Aug 28, 2019

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We’ve heard for years that WHEN you eat can make a huge difference. We’ve also heard that WHEN we eat carbs…or fat…or protein…can be critical to making the biggest gains, or losing the most weight, etc. What’s the actual story? Here are the additional angles we came up with: Are there time windows for maximizing gains (or weight loss)? Does timing matter more for some people than others? Do you need to build your life – and your workouts --- around your meals? Can you eat so much protein at one time that your body can’t use it all? Will too much protein damage your kidneys? Dr. Mike Israetel comes in at about 11:21 to set the record straight. A cofounder of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University. Formerly a professor of Exercise and Sport Science in the School of Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia, Mike has taught several courses, including Nutrition for Public Health, Advanced Sports Nutrition and Exercise, and Nutrition and Behavior. You can find him on IG @rpdrmike and on Twitter: @ misraetel We kick off the show talking about engaging an audiences, genetics, and stretch goals. Support for 50% Facts comes from Manscaped, who is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming. Manscaped offers precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code facts at Manscaped.com. 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 does your metabolism work and can you really break it? w/Dr. Mike Israetel Aug 21, 2019

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Your body turns food into energy, but how does that work? Can you use tricks and hacks to overcome your body’s natural tendency to be either fat or skinny? Here are the additional angles we came up with: Does eating six times a day rev up your metabolism? Do crash diets crash your metabolism? Does just losing weight slow it down? How do you keep from quickly regaining weight when you hit your goal weight? If your metabolism can truly be broken, can you fix it? Dr. Mike Israetel comes in at about 12:19 to set the record straight. A cofounder of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University. Formerly a professor of Exercise and Sport Science in the School of Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia, Mike has taught several courses, including Nutrition for Public Health, Advanced Sports Nutrition and Exercise, and Nutrition and Behavior. You can find him on IG @rpdrmike and on Twitter: @ misraetel We kick off the show talking about the return of the NFL and the high cost of travel lodging. This episode is sponsored by Keeps. 2 out of 3 guys will experience some form of male pattern baldness by the time they’re 35. The good news? With today’s advancements in science, Keeps offers proven treatments that can combat the symptoms of hair loss. Find out why Keeps has more 5-star reviews than any of its competitors and nearly 100 thousand men trust Keeps for their hair loss prevention medication. Keeps’ treatments start at just $10/month. If you’re ready to take action and prevent hair loss, go to Keeps.com/FACTS to receive your first month of treatment for FREE. 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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Should guys avoid eating soy? w/Dr. Mike Israetel Aug 14, 2019

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Seems like society makes a lot of rules for guys. Should not eating soy be one of them? Soy contains phytoestrogens…chemical cousins to one of the human female sex hormones. Should we be worried? Here are the additional angles we came up with: How much estrogen is in soy? How much would you need to consume for it to be a problem? Do guys have estrogen in their bodies anyway? Are guys exposed to estrogen in other ways besides food? What does having too much estrogen do to a guy’s body (Boobs? Lower sperm counts?)? Is there any way to fix that? Dr. Mike Israetel joins us to set the record straight. A cofounder of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University. Formerly a professor of Exercise and Sport Science in the School of Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia, Mike has taught several courses, including Nutrition for Public Health, Advanced Sports Nutrition and Exercise, and Nutrition and Behavior. You can find him on IG @rpdrmike and on Twitter: @ misraetel We kick off the show talking about what lil’ Wayne has to do giving up caffeine and alcohol, the lure of obsessions, the drive to get great deals, and Jim’s cold brew coffee recipe. This episode is sponsored by Blue Chew. Blue Chew brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code [facts]-- Just pay $5 shipping. 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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