This week’s question comes from our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com). Bronzielocks asked , “ Can you talk about using the sauna for recovery? Or what are your favorite recovery activities?” With all the fads in the fitness space, what --- in our opinions – actually works for us? Our own Avi Lieu ( @avi.lieu ), Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila ), and Matt Ogihara ( @matt_ogi ) joined us for this one. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-...
Feb 23, 2024•12 min•Ep. 391
We try to guess our way through the top 10 candies in the US and break down some of the best roadside attractions around the country (particularly between LA and Las Vegas). We debate whether the F in the FMK game is the good kind of F*** or the “F*** off!” kind of F. We also discussed the Leonardo DiCaprio movie that’s being shot in town and the extreme experience of Kyoto coffee. Our own Avi Lieu ( @avi.lieu ), and Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila ), joined us for this one. Do you have ...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 390
This week’s question comes from a member of our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com). EvilFern asks, “If you woke up with 5 billion in the bank account tomorrow, how would your life change? What would you spend your time doing?” Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thir...
Feb 16, 2024•16 min•Ep. 389
Back to our discussion of an article from a non-fitness source detailing 16 weird things that people can inherit. As a strength community, we talk a lot about genetic potential. Some are gifted in some areas and weak in others. Some things are in our control, but others just aren’t. We talk about our own experience of strengths, weaknesses, nature vs nurture, and just weird abilities. Our gym manager, Kyle Castro ( @kyle.castroo ), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila ), and ou...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 388
Commercial gyms have often been seen as pickup joints or meat markets. Let’s face it. Guys can be awkward and creepy. Is it ok to try it these days? If so, how do you it with a decent chance of success? Our gym manager, Kyle Castro ( @kyle.castroo ), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila ), and our head trainer, Avi Lieu ( @avi.lieu ), joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag ...
Feb 09, 2024•20 min•Ep. 387
As a strength community, we talk a lot about genetic potential. Some are gifted in some areas and weak in others. Some things are in our control, but others just aren’t. We used a mainstream article on the subject as a jumping-off point for a discussion about our own experience of strengths, weaknesses, nature vs nature, and just plain weird abilities. Our gym manager, Kyle Castro ( @kyle.castroo ), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila ), and our head trainer, Avi Lieu ( @avi.l...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 386
In something of a sequel to our last episode, we discuss the USAPL’s new, much higher qualifying totals for the 2025 Raw Nationals. Obviously higher QTs mean fewer entries. That has the potential to reshape everything about the meet. Should national meets be open to a lot of lifters or just the top select few? Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.c...
Feb 02, 2024•15 min•Ep. 385
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . The USAPL national meets have grown to epic proportions in the past several years. For 2024, the meet is already full, even though many lifters will have to make qualifying totals sometime before nationals. Is this the best way to ensure that the best lifters will actually be in the meet? We also hit on a number of other topics, including how it feels to have left a bad situation. Our own Avi Li...
Jan 31, 2024•55 min•Ep. 384
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . This week’s question asks what we do to build confidence, even on an everyday basis. We had some simple answers to what has worked for us. Our gym manager, Kyle Castro ( @kyle.castroo ), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila ), and somewhat paid intern, Matt Ogihara ( @matt_ogi ), joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? ...
Jan 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 383
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . Our gym manager, Kyle Castro ( @kyle.castroo ), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila ), and somewhat paid intern, Matt Ogihara ( @matt_ogi ), joined us for this “crew show.” We hit on a variety of topics, but the most substantive part of the discussion involved the “never give up” mentality. Is there a way to recognize when enough is enough? How do you change gears when you’ve ...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 382
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . This was a tough question. How does a film become your favorite? Is the point in your life that you saw the movie the biggest factor? One film was mentioned more than any other. Can you guess what it was? Our own Avi Lieu ( @avi.lieu ), Matt Ogihara ( @matt_ogi ), and Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila ) joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question...
Jan 19, 2024•22 min•Ep. 381
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . Deion Sanders was one of the most versatile professional athletes ever. As “Coach Prime,” can he turn around a sad sack Colorado University football program? Can he instill a winning culture? Is his quarterback son a Heisman candidate? Season 2 of Amazon’s Coach Prime reality series explores these questions and more. Dean Saddoris joined us. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris.ck , and ...
Jan 18, 2024•55 min•Ep. 380
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . Inspired by a TikTok video about a guy who ate only Costco hotdogs for a week (and lost weight), we explore which foods we could roll with for that long. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStr...
Jan 12, 2024•22 min•Ep. 379
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . The Netflix series, You Are What You Eat, is a follow-up to the series “Game Changers” from the same production company with the same vegan slant. This time, a study of twins and how their bodies react to omnivore and vegan diets is the throughline. Does it offer legitimate proof that the vegan diet is superior? Or is the whole series just a vehicle for vegan recruitment? Why is porn part of the...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 378
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . What was the hook that got you into lifting, and has that hook changed for you over time? Was is sports? YouTube? Friends? We run down what happened with us. Matt Ogihara ( @matt_ogi ) and Sebastian Brambilla ( @sebastian_brambila ) joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Jo...
Jan 03, 2024•15 min•Ep. 377
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . What role have we given nutrition in our powerlifting careers? When did lifters switch from trying to be as big as possible and eating a ton to being strong at “normal” body weights? Is it more about performance or feeling good. We also discuss the fact that strength and effort are both normally distributed -- not just in the general population but also in niche places like top powerlifting gyms...
Dec 29, 2023•13 min•Ep. 376
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . This is an abbreviated episode for the holiday week. What drives you most? External factors or internal ones? Which have the most staying power? Can you have one without the other? We roll in with a discussion about our first cars. Which of us had the real bangers? Matt Ogihara ( @matt_ogi ) and Sebastian Brambilla ( @sebastian_brambila ) joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of...
Dec 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 375
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . This discussion started around a hypothetical question about why animals are allowed to compete in some formats (like racing) and not in others (fighting). While some would find the spectacle fascinating, animals can’t really give consent to fight…but they can’t consent to race either. Why is one ok and the other not? This evolved into a broader discussion about combat sports and whether or not ...
Dec 22, 2023•13 min•Ep. 369
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . We turn to the internet for insight on how to set goals. Do we get good advice? Or did we fall into a pit of filler? Is there a difference between an achievable goal and a realistic one? Before we get into that, we kick around a few questions like, “Why do Crossfitters drive Teslas? Matt Ogihara ( @matt_ogi ) and Sebastian Brambilla ( @sebastian_brambila ) joined us for this one. Do you have a q...
Dec 20, 2023•59 min•Ep. 373
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com Topic Thunder is our fast-paced panel discussion show. This week’s question: Considering the influence of genetics, how much impact does effort have on our overall fitness? Can effort overcome genetics? Avi Lieu ( @avi.lieu ) and Matt Ogihara ( @matt_ogi ) joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashta...
Dec 15, 2023•13 min•Ep. 372
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com We take out annual look at what the mainstream media thinks the industry trends will be for the new year? Avi Lieu ( @avi.lieu ) and Matt Ogihara ( @matt_ogi ) joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 369
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com This is Topic Thunder episode -- our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question is really a general one about plateaus. Can you know when they’re going to happen? How do you get past them? Our buddy Matt Ogihara joined us for this one. You can find him on @matt_ogi on Instagram. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the...
Dec 13, 2023•9 min•Ep. 370
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com Is there a particular moment that you remember feeling strong? Was it about a PR? A change of attitude? A particular event that challenged you in ways you hadn’t imagined? We talk about our own experiences after a little catchup session. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for fr...
Dec 06, 2023•42 min•Ep. 369
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com This is Topic Thunder episode -- our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question was inspired by a Reddit post in which someone lost out on more than one job because they had a very small social media following. As a business owner – especially a small business owner with little or no marketing budget – would you pick the candidate with the biggest following if all other factors were equal?...
Dec 01, 2023•13 min•Ep. 368
ONE DAY ONLY: Use the code “THANKYOU” at 3sb.co for 20% off your entire order. We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com . We’re in Topic Thunder mode again today due to holiday travel and holiday illness. Topic Thunder is our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question was inspired by an Instagram post from our friend, Joe Sullivan: Should everyone stop using the term “powerbuilding?” Is there a better way to describe strength tra...
Nov 29, 2023•11 min•Ep. 367
Use the code “pod” at 3sb.co for 10% off your entire order. We’re in Topic Thunder mode again for the holiday season. Topic Thunder is our rapid-fire panel discussion show. This week’s question: What are some of the silliest/most useless lifting cues that coaches use? Our buddy Matt Ogi joined us for this one. You can find him on @matt_ogi on Instagram. Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. Have a question for on...
Nov 24, 2023•15 min•Ep. 366
We pause to discuss our wishes for the world, the fitness industry, and ourselves. Is there one wish that might fix everything? We kick off the show by talking about the growing popularity of Formula one and ponder whether virtual reality might give everyone a shot at a front-row seat for any major sporting event. Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” epis...
Nov 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 354
We’re in Topic Thunder mode again for the holiday season. Topic Thunder is our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question: What are your top tips for bulking if you’re NOT a hard-gainer? Do hard gainers exist or are they just people who don’t like food? Our buddy Matt Ogi joined us for this one. You can find him on @matt_ogi on Instagram. Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. Have a question for one of ou...
Nov 17, 2023•10 min•Ep. 364
Every powerlifting federation has similar rules about how lifts should be performed in competition, but how those rules are applied rests with the judges/referees. Different feds have different reputations for judging, and any time an “all-time world record” is broken in a fed that is known for looser judging, there’s instantly a social media controversy. Should we care where a lift was performed? Should we ignore records from feds that don’t have a rigorous approach to judging lifts? We take a ...
Nov 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 353
This week’s question from one of our Discord members: YumYumNmy🍑 asked, “How do you personally deal with age-related joint pains? 30s have been rough on my hip and back.” We discuss some ways of dealing with joint pain, but should you have it in your 30s? What’s the underlying cause? Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social medi...
Nov 10, 2023•14 min•Ep. 362
