As everyone prepares for the Olympics kickoff this weekend, I got to sit down with Kat Simonovic, who is swimming for Serbia in the 200 and 400 freestyle. She was such a magnificent person with which to chat. We got in contact because she is currently attending Barrett, The Honors … Continue reading
Aug 03, 2016•38 min
Taylor and I sat down to talk the entire first season of Preacher. We thought the entire season was somewhat lackluster, but season 2 is preparing to be everything we want it to be. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also follow … Continue reading
Aug 02, 2016•30 min
Today’s episode is with Randi Mackenzie from Bilbo Baggs Sportswear, the premiere competition suits. Talking with Randi was so much fun, we even made plans to grab a beer and mac & cheese next time I’m in Phoenix! Also check out her other company, Phoenix Thread Co, clothing with heart … Continue reading
Jul 27, 2016•1 hr 18 min
Briana White, star of Occupants, joins us on the DB&D podcast! Briana is an actress and avid gamer. Seriously, I’ve watched some of her play through videos on Youtube and she can game! It was such a pleasure speaking with her about Occupants, gaming, growing up a nerd, and how … Continue reading
Jul 20, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Dragons, this episode is with Kara Mohr. We chat about mindfulness, mental health and wellness, roadblocks to habit changes, and Idea World, one of the largest health and fitness conventions on the planet. Idea World is happening this weekend at the LA Convention Center. Kara’s session at Idea World is … Continue reading
Jul 13, 2016•54 min
Katie Cook is an amazing comic book artist and author. Her work includes Marvel, LucasArts, DC, My Little Pony, and her web comic, “Gronk!” She has many appearances coming up so stop by her booth! Also, her new Star Wars children’s book, ABC-3PO is out now! Pick up a copy … Continue reading
Jul 06, 2016•1 hr 13 min
I was fortunate enough to sit down with Beej from the GeektoGeek Podcast and chat about my experience field testing PokemonGo. We also chatted about weightlifting and exercise briefly. I love the G2G podcast and encourage you to check them out: Twitter: @geektogeekcast iTunes: Geek To Geek Podcast Have a … Continue reading
Jul 01, 2016•45 min
I was honored to sit down with Occupants director, Russ Emanuel. I loved this movie. It’s a suspense thriller that mixes in some SciFi. I was really engrossed with the world that Russ and the crew created. Also, the film creates a universe all its own. There are so many … Continue reading
Jun 29, 2016•53 min
Hey Dragons, I was joined by Russ Emanuel, director of “Occupants,” and DB&D Blogger Rachel Bohlen as we watched The Winds of Winter, the season 6 finale of Game of Thrones! Hear more about Russ’s film this Wednesday when he is on our regularly scheduled podcast!
Jun 27, 2016•58 min
Welcome Dragons! Ep. 016 features The Mighty Jerd. We talk about SDCC, comics, and why Jeff started TheJerd.com . Also, remember the iTunes rating/review contest for a chance to win an autographed copy of Mike Nappa’s Annabel Lee. Leave us a rating and review on iTunes between June 15th and July … Continue reading
Jun 22, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Hi Dragons! This is a special appearance I made on this week’s Movie Nightcap Podcast, where the hosts and I drink beer and talk about the 1960 Kirk Douglas classic, Spartacus. Check out their stuff here: Podcast Twitter Enjoy!
Jun 17, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Sat down with Joel Hunter and we talked Harry Potter, a little LOTR, and some conversion about beer. We are preparing to be at Leviosa, a Harry Potter convention, where Joel will be speaking! Thank you to BroadcastGirl012 for this suggestion! Also, this is kicking off our iTunes review contest! … Continue reading
Jun 15, 2016•57 min
Talking Doctor Who with Wekk Whovians, Kellie and Kevin! Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 06/08/2016 Wekk Whovians, recorded on 05/11/2016 Contacts: www.wekkpodcast.com Twitter: @WekkPodcast, @WekkWhovians Facebook: Wekk Podcast Resources: The Rock Clock: Android, iPhone Epic Win Favorite mantra or motto: Just do what makes you happy If you would like … Continue reading...
Jun 08, 2016•1 hr 22 min
Hi Dragons! I cannot tell you how excited I was to be given the opportunity to talk to David Ramsey. He stars as John Diggle on the CW’s Arrow and Mayor Carter Poole on CBS’s Blue Bloods. He was extremely generous with his time and was the nicest person to … Continue reading
Jun 04, 2016•10 min
Dragons Unite!! Dudes, Dumbbells, Dragons Dominate. Maclain Nelson sits down and talks about his new movie, “Dudes and Dragons.” The man wrote, directed, and starred in this film alongside our favorite vampire, James Marsters. Check it out on Amazon: Dudes & Dragons And Itunes #WorkOutNerdOut!
Jun 04, 2016•52 min
Hey Dragons, Here is our first special from Phx Comicon featuring Paul Scanlan, CEO and Co-Founder of Legion M, the world’s first FAN-owned entertainment company! If you want more information on Legion M, check them out here: http://thelegionm.com/
Jun 04, 2016•31 min
This episode features Chris Minnes, bodybuilder and promoter for NPC West Coast, coming up on June 18th. Get your tickets or entries today! Jay Cutler will be speaking! Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 06/01/2016 Chris Minnes, recorded on 05/17/2016 Contacts: http://www.npcwestcoast.com/ http://www.tahoeshow.com/ http://www.ferrignolegacy.com/ Twitter: @ChrisMinnes, @TahoeShow, @FerrignoLegacy Facebook: Chris Minnes, … Continue reading...
Jun 01, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Joe Hogan, from Geektitude, Rachel Bohlen, and I chat about the latest X-Men movie, X-Men Apocalypse! We talk about how great Michael Fassbender and Oscar Isaac were. Also, in shout-outs, I mention Skye Matrix Gaming and their Kickstarter for season 2 of their podcast, Dungeon Matrix! Check them out here: … Continue reading
May 29, 2016•50 min
Katie had the mission of finding 5 episodes of Supernatural that would hook me on the show. Those episodes are: Pilot – S1E1 Hell House – S1E17 Provenance – S1E19 Bad Day at Black Rock – S3E3 After School Special – S4E13 Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 05/25/2016 Katie, Temple … Continue reading
May 25, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 05/15/2015 Rowan Rayne, Cosplayer Recorded on 04/12/2016 Contacts: Facebook: www.facebook.com/rowanrayne Twitter: @RowanRayne Instagram: @Rowan_Rayne_Cosplay BuffyBabe Designs Resources: Deviantart My Fitness Pal NoFlutter Favorite mantra or motto: Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens If you would like to contact me, send an … Continue reading...
May 18, 2016•59 min
Ep. 010 is all about Phoenix Comicon and Marvel’s Civil War! Also, we take some swipes at that other movie, Yawn of Justice. Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes for 05/11/2016 Keith and Ben, TGGeeks, Recorded on 05/07/2016 Contacts: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TGGeeksWebcast Twitter: @TheTwoGayGeeks tggeeks.com Resources: PhoenixComicon.com Favorite mantra or motto: Stay … Continue reading...
May 11, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Hey everyone, not a lot of shownotes today. Just grabbed bloggers Rachel Bohlen, Karen Young, Mike Ebell, and Taylor Ulery to talk Captain America: Civil War! Enjoy! #WorkOutNerdOut
May 09, 2016•1 hr 15 min
I sat down with Edward Pulley from the More Geek Than Gay podcast and discussed Marvel’s Civil War. We discussed how it came about in the comics, as well as what we are looking forward to with the movie coming up this weekend! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 05/04/2016 … Continue reading
May 04, 2016•1 hr 18 min
Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 04/27/2016 Jason Brant, Author, recorded on 04/05/2016 Contacts: AuthorJasonBrant.com Twitter: @Jason_Brant Facebook: facebook.com/jmbrant Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jmbrant17 Resources: Jason’s Amazon Page Kung Fury Favorite mantra or motto: Punch Faces & Lift Weights Work on what you can control, ignore what you can’t If you would like to contact … Continue reading...
Apr 27, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 04/20/2016 Daniel Wallace, Be A Game Character, recorded on 04/04/2016 Contacts: BeAGameCharacter.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/beagamecharacter Email: beagamecharacter@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beagamecharacter/ Twitter: @DaRatMastah Resources: National Ninja League Jeff Olson, Slight Edge RPG Fitness My Fitness Pal Favorite mantra or motto: Live Boldly, Change the World, & Continue to … Continue reading...
Apr 20, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 04/13/2016 Joe Hogan, Geektitude, recorded on 03/20/2016 Contacts: Geektitude.com Email: joehogan@geektitude.com Twitter: @epicgrays, @geektitude Resources: Jay & Miles X-Splain the X-Men I Remembered It…Better Beachbody Products https://www.healthambition.com/top-10-fat-burning-exercises/ Favorite mantra or motto: Don’t be afraid to fail. Be a force for positive Please subscribe and rate … Continue reading...
Apr 13, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 04/06/2016 Kelley Hightower, Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast Recorded on 03/18/2016 Contacts: Matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com Email: moderngeekcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MatingHabits @Kelleydisagrees Comic books: Saga Sex Criminals Nailbiter Resources: Cize Zombies, Run! Messages of Inspiration: Failure is an opportunity to change course What other people think of … Continue reading...
Apr 06, 2016•1 hr 51 min
Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 03/30/2016, Recorded on 03/08/2016 Mat Sherman Contacts: Mat Sherman: Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Anchor: @Mat_Sherman Email: mat@schmooz.io Schmooz: Schmooz.io , Twitter, Instagram: @Schmoozhq Resources: Gary Vaynerchuk – Jab Jab Jab Right Hook Elon Musk – Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by … Continue reading
Mar 30, 2016•51 min
Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 03/23/2016 Albert Daniel, Albert’s Petite Sweets, recorded on 03/21/2016 Contacts: albertspetitesweets.com Twitter: @AlsPetiteSweets Instagram: @AlbertsPetiteSweets Pinterest: @AlsPetiteSweets Facebook.com/albertpetitesweets Resources: NASM – National Academy of Sports Medicine Bodybuilding.com Favorite mantra or motto: Respond, dont react Calm, Cool, Collected Be a risk-taking, forgiving, leader Subscribe, download, and … Continue reading...
Mar 22, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 03/23/2016 Joe Rakoski – Natural Force Contacts: MyNaturalForce.com Email: orders@mynaturalforce.com Twitter: @MyNaturalForce Instagram: @MyNaturalForce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mynaturalforce/ Products: Amazon Resources: Brain Wave Binaural Labs All Trails: iOS, Android Favorite mantra or motto: Salvador Dali – Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. If you would … Continue reading...
Mar 22, 2016•50 min