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Dumbbells & Dragons

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In a world where fitness and nerdiness collide, one man chooses to share the adventure with everyone. Get geeky, get inspired, and join the adventure! Using nerd and fitness culture to break down barriers to both. I will be talking to fitness people about nerdy stuff, nerdy people about fitness stuff and everything in between!
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Episodes

Ep 041 – Tea Time w/ Katie & Chelsea

Our friends Katie and Chelsea from Temple of Geek have started a new podcast! It’s called Tea Time with Katie and Chelsea and it focuses on pop culture from a female perspective. I’m really excited about it and always looking for ways to get different perspectives on new topics. Also, … Continue reading

Dec 14, 201646 min

Ep 040 – Luke Ostermiller from Loste Films!

Welcome to Episode 40, Dragons! This is with indie filmmaker Luke Ostermiller from D & O Studios and Loste Films! Check out their new short, Turn Around. Also, Our Friend Elle, from the Nerd Out app has launched a Kickstarter to upgrade her app to version 2.0! I love this … Continue reading

Dec 07, 201643 min

Ep 039 – Diana Leto, Artist

Diana Leto is such an amazing talent. I discovered her work through a SDCC exclusive cover for My Little Pony that spoofed Labyrinth, see the photo below. I learned that she also did so work for Jim Henson Studios, including Sesame Street and the Muppets! Check out her stuff at … Continue reading

Nov 30, 201648 min

Ep 038 – 2BR02B w/ Marco Checa Garcia

Dragons, Blogger Rachel discovered this film and we both fell in love with it and had to discuss it with the director, Marco Checa Garcia. It was so much fun talking with him. This is a must listen episode for anyone interested in VFX. Recorded 10/14/2016, Posted 11/23/2016 Contacts: Facebook: @2BR02B … Continue reading

Nov 23, 201644 min

Live from Palm Springs Comic Con – Cosplay & Body Positivity

Dragons, in case you missed us at PSCC this past weekend, this was our Cosplay and Body Positivity panel w/ Cosplayers Maid of Might and Tara Cosplay. Check their links below! Maid of Might: Twitter: @Maid_of_Might Instagram: @MaidOfMight Facebook: @MaidOfMightCosplay http://maidofmight.bigcartel.com/ https://www.patreon.com/maidofmight Tara Cosplay: Twitter: @TaraAzarian Youtube: Nerdtabulous Instagram: @TaraNicoleAzarian … Continue reading...

Nov 22, 201650 min

Ep 037 – Author Dan O’Brien

Author Dan O’Brien joins me this week, talking about his new book, The 6th Prime, available now from Amazon, and wherever books are sold! The 6th Prime is first book in a six book SciFi thriller series where, in every book, at least one important character will die. We also … Continue reading

Nov 16, 201655 min

Special #19 – Ozobot!

Recorded live from LA Comic Con! I sat down with Morgan Andersen from Ozobot and spoke about Ozobot, a fun toy designed to further kids in coding and stem education. I got to play with one for a bit and it’s definitely something I would pick up for anyone who … Continue reading

Nov 14, 201613 min

Ep 036 – Doctor Strange!

Hey Dragons, Rachel Bohlen and Taylor Ulery joined me to chat about Doctor Strange. Also on this ride was Tee Morris and Pip Balentine from the Ministry of Peculiar Instances novels and Tales from the Archives podcast! Check them out at TeeMorris.com This is spoiler heavy if you haven’t seen … Continue reading

Nov 09, 201652 min

Coffee w/ Lou Ferrigno!

The morning of the Ferrigno Legacy, Lou Ferrigno sat down for over an hour with competitors and had a very relaxed informal Q&A. It was absolutely wonderful hearing him speak. Frank Zane and Lonnie Teper joined him. Incredible experience, please enjoy! Check out our 2016 photo gallery here Recorded 10/29/16, … Continue reading

Nov 07, 20161 hr 16 min

Ep 035 Nerd Out App

This episode is with Elle Jensen, all over the socials as Your Friend Elle. She is bringing nerds together with her app, Nerd Out, a calendar of amazing nerdy events in a ton of amazing locations! Download it today! Also, be sure to come out to our panels at Palm … Continue reading

Nov 02, 201649 min

Nightmare Nights Pt 2!

Hey Dragons, I was honored to interview seven individuals connected with My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic at Nightmare Nights in Dallas, Texas. Please check out my accompanying blog article here. This is part two of conversations. I interviewed seven different people associated with MLP:FIM, from voice actors to screen … Continue reading

Oct 28, 20161 hr 12 min

Ep 034 – Evil Dead 2: The Board Game!

Evil Dead 2 Fans! Board Game Fans! It’s time to unite and play the new Evil Dead 2 Board Game from Space Goat Productions! The game is the tabletop experience Evil Dead 2 fans have been dying for–featuring at least 8 custom figures with art depicting the terrifying and iconic … Continue reading

Oct 26, 20161 hr 13 min

Nightmare Nights Pt 1!

Hey Dragons, I was honored to interview seven individuals connected with My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic at Nightmare Nights in Dallas, Texas. Please check out my accompanying blog article here. This is part one of a two parter. I interviewed seven different people associated with MLP:FIM, from voice actors … Continue reading

Oct 24, 20161 hr 10 min

Ep 033 – Comic Author W. Maxwell Prince

Dragons! Check out our conversation with W. Maxwell Prince and his new comic book, the Electric Sublime. The first issue is out today! Swing by your local shop and pick it up! Let us know what you think in the comments! As usual, please rate/review us on whatever you use … Continue reading

Oct 19, 201653 min

Ep 032 – Emma Fyffe!

Check out our convo with Sailer Moon expert and host of the Love & Justice Podcast! Emma Fyffe, Love & Justice Podcast, AfterBuzz TV Recorded 08/23/2016, Posted 10/13/2016 Contacts: Twitter: @EmmaFyffe, @LnJPod, @Afterbuzztv Facebook: Love And Justice Podcast, AfterBuzzTV http://loveandjusticepod.podbean.com/ http://www.afterbuzztv.com/ Resources Twitch NerdStreet Hoodlums Nerdist If you would like … Continue reading...

Oct 12, 20161 hr 5 min

Luke Cage Special Part 2

Hey Dragons, Joel Chorny and Rowan Rayne joined me to chat about the last 7 episodes of Netflix’s Luke Cage. And maybe we drop some thoughts about the future of Marvel on Netflix! This is spoiler heavy if you haven’t seen the show yet. So just be aware of that. Contact for … Continue reading

Oct 11, 201642 min

Ep 031 – Steven Webb

This week I welcome Steven Webb all the way from the UK onto the podcast. Steven is such an inspiring individual and he was more than excited to share his story with us. Please check him out at StevenWebb.com and enjoy the episode! #WorkOutNerdOut Steven Webb Recorded 08/14/2016, Posted 10/05/2016 … Continue reading

Oct 05, 201653 min

Luke Cage Special!

Hey Dragons, Rachel, Joel Chorny, and Rowan Rayne joined me to chat about the first 4 episodes of Netflix’s Luke Cage. And maybe we drop some hints about episodes 5 and 6. This is spoiler heavy if you haven’t seen the show yet. So just be aware of that. Come … Continue reading

Oct 03, 201649 min

Special #13 – I Remembered It…Better Podcast!

Dragons, no blog this week. Please enjoy my appearance on the “I Remembered It…Better” podcast. Check these guys out at the following: http://iremembereditbetter.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/iribetter/ https://twitter.com/IRiBetter

Sep 29, 20161 hr 32 min

Ep 030 Live Like You Game

Today’s episode features Ches Hall from LiveLikeYouGame.com . A great site designed to get you to realize that the efforts we put into our gaming can be used in our everyday lives! Check it out! Ches Hall, Live Like You Game Recorded 08/13/2016, Posted 09/27/2016 Contacts: LiveLikeYouGame.com Ches@livelikeyougame.com Twitter: @LiveLikeYouGame Facebook: Live … Continue reading...

Sep 28, 201652 min

Ep 029 – Charming’s Tom Albanese!

Hey Dragons! Rachel joined me on today’s episode with Tom Albanese from the short film “Charming” and the webseries “No Actor Parking.” Check out Charming on their website and the trailer for No Actor Parking below! Recorded 08/29/2016, Posted 09/21/2016 Contacts: Twitter: @CharmingTheFilm, @NoActorParking Facebook: Charming, No Actor Parking … Continue reading

Sep 21, 201657 min

Batman Day at The Perky Nerd w/ Drew Edward Johnson

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Here is a special podcast recorded Saturday at the Perky Nerd Comic & Coffee Shop in Burbank with Comic Author/Artist Drew Edward Johnson! Be sure to use promo code “Perky” for your Stan Lee’s Comikaze tickets here! Contacts: Twitter: @Drew_E_Johnson Facebook: Drew Edward Johnson, Midnight Society … Continue reading

Sep 19, 201626 min

Ep 028 TerrorDactyl’s Jason Tobias

Dragons, I got to sit down and chat with Jason Tobias, star of TerrorDactyl and fan-film Star Wars Generations. TerrorDactyl is an action comedy about two buddies who have to save their city from an invasion of pterodactyls. Star Wars Generations is a short film that recently won the “Spirit … Continue reading

Sep 14, 201651 min

Ep 027 Robbie Farlow from Sidequest Fitness

Dragons, this episode is with Robbie Farlow, a huge nerd, gamer, personal trainer, scotch aficionado and host of the Sidequest Fitness podcast! Robbie and I totally hit it off that he was one of the first guys I thought of when I started an all podcasters fantasy football league. Please … Continue reading

Sep 07, 20161 hr 2 min

Ep 026 Adam Mintz & Athletes Collective

Hey Dragons, this week’s episode features Adam Mintz, creator of Athletes Collective clothing. This gear is seriously awesome. Adam gave me a tank at Idea World, and I ended up buying 3 more from him later that week. No tags, no logos, high quality gear. I loved talking with Adam … Continue reading

Aug 31, 20161 hr 5 min

NerdCon Podcasting Panel!

Hey Dragons, in case you couldnt make it to Escondido for our panel at NerdCon, here it is! We were joined by Geektitude, Wekk Podcast, and the Average Geek Show! Links below! http://geektitude.com/ https://wekkpodcast.com/ http://www.averagegeekshow.com/

Aug 30, 201644 min

Ep 025 – Dr. K and the IntelliRoll

Today, I was joined by Dr. K from IntelliRoll. The world’s first form-fitting foam roller. I met Dr. K at the Idea World Health and Fitness Expo and ended up spending an hour trying out and learning about the IntelliRoll. Check out their website and crowd funding campaign! Also, come … Continue reading

Aug 24, 201648 min

Ep 024 – Green Flash/Cellar 3’s Zeke Peyton

Zeke is a Green Flash Brewing, Cellar 3 employee. Cellar 3 is GFB’s barrel and sour aging program, complete with it’s own facility and taproom. I loved these beers. All the ones I tried were extremely well done, even if I dont usually prefer the style. Zeke is also extremely … Continue reading

Aug 17, 20161 hr 2 min

Hollyshorts Film Festival Special #10

Welcome to Special #10. This episode is with Daniel Sol from the Hollyshorts Film Festival in Hollywood, CA. The Film Festival runs from August 11-20. It kicks off tomorrow at 7pm and continues everyday from Noon until Midnight at the TCL Chinese Theatre on the historic Hollywood Blvd. Grab a … Continue reading

Aug 11, 201646 min

Ep 23 – Lou Ferrigno Jr, The Tahoe Show, & Chris Minnes Returns

Hey there Dragons, this week we welcome back bodybuilding competition promoter, Chris Minnes. He brought a friend, Lou Ferrigno Jr. These guys were an absolute blast to hang out with. Chatting bodybuilding, marvel, comic books, pizza, and more with these two was a great time. I hope you all make … Continue reading

Aug 10, 201637 min
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