For today's catch-up episode, the guys (joined once again by Ryan Dahlquist!) chat about those 2021 year-end movies that may have been worth a mention. Those include: - Spiderman: No Way Home - The Matrix: Resurrections - No Time to Die And more! We also share our hopeful thoughts on the - now released - Batman movie, starring Robert Pattinson, which has already received rave reviews! -- For more information on our show, visit brosandblokes.com or check out our social media platforms and support...
Mar 07, 2022•27 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In today's overdue NFL/Chiefs check-in, the guys - and returning guest Ryan Dahlquist (who's also a dentist!) discuss what happened to the Chiefs latest run to the Superbowl. They talk about those players who may be released and the team requirements going into the 2022-23 season. They also debate the league at large, including Aaron Rodgers future landing spot - if not at Green Bay - as well as those future draft prospects. -- For more information on our show, visit brosandblokes.com or check o...
Mar 07, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 2
In today's wellness episode, James sits down with Douglas Sands, founder of the 'Anywhere Hypnosis' platform. He runs sessions to help those dealing with PTSD, anxiety, disordered eating or other traumas. Doug offers 1-1 coaching via online portals (similar to a zoom call), which makes it accessible to anyone, "anywhere!" Doug shares his thoughts on the myths behind hypnotism, and the well-perceived stage practices. He goes on to share how exactly it works with individuals and how he's helped re...
Feb 01, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 1
James jumps on the mic to share a brief update on the future of 'The Bros and Blokes Lifestyle Academy'... -- For more information on our show, visit brosandblokes.com or check out our social media platforms and support pages: Facebook: @brosandblokes Twitter: @brosandblokes Instagram: @brosandblokes Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brosandblokes Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQBPMTY_DQs16Xyh_cfYesg/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brosandblokes Support the show...
Oct 07, 2021•4 min
In today's audio outing, Kalan and James share some of the latest offerings from movies and TV. This includes a review of Marvel's latest solo outing, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (07:41), James Wan's latest horror piece, Malignant (13:42) and Squid Game (15:12) the current no1. show on Netflix. In addition, James poses the questions about whether or not it's OK to skip breakfast on a regular basis (19:23) and also asks whether streaming continues to be the cheaper option for watchi...
Sep 27, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 22
In another shorter episode this week, James shares some of his personal favorites when it comes to...abdominal exercises! Sometimes, the "classics" can get boring. Some can also be detrimental to our fitness success. (Sit-Ups, for example, performed poorly and can lead to lower back issues.) All of these examples below vary in difficulty, but are great for strengthening your abs and working on core stability. Here are the exercises, and recommended links for movement demonstration: 1) Deadbugs 2...
Sep 13, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 21
In a shorter episode today, James goes over some of those common mistakes new parents make with their newborn. These include: lack of sleep schedule, not regulating the baby's body temperature, no "Tummy Time" and more! Useful Links: The 'Wake Windows' (purewow.com) Baby's Temperature Regulation (Stanford Children's Health) Tummy Time! (Romper.com) Babies can sense parent frustrations (Firstthingsfirst.org) The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp (via Amazon.com) -- For more informatio...
Sep 06, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 20
In today's bumper variety episode, James and Kalan break down their thoughts on the latest DC movie to hit our screens: The Suicide Squad (2021). Was it a major improvement on the 2016 version? (08:01) We then discuss the fitness transformation protocols of Bulking and Cutting. Which one should we focus on first? What are the deciding factors? (24.39) We conclude with a fun quiz on the most fun states, according on an article from Forbes. Where does Missouri rank? What states are considered the ...
Aug 30, 2021•52 min•Season 4Ep. 19
James and Kalan welcome back Dr. Ryan Dahlquist, dentist and Chiefs fanatic to breakdown the upcoming NFL season. We discuss: - The improved elements of the Chiefs offensive line - The questions over Mahomes's 2nd pre-season performance - Who would win in a Chiefs/Bucs Superbowl rematch - Aaron Rodgers's future with Green Bay - The NFL's lack of response to the Deshawn Watson sexual assault charges And MUCH MORE! -- For more information on our show, visit brosandblokes.com or check out our socia...
Aug 23, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 18
The long-awaited "snack-off" is finally here! James and Kalan share some unique snacks from America and the UK. The guys debate which of the snacks brought to table are superior to the others and which...need to be kept away! Snacks (and other treats) include: - Spotted Dick - Fruit by the Foot - Crunchie - Sour Patch Kids - Quavers - "Pop with Nuts" And more! (You can also watch the LIVE Video Recording on our Youtube and Twitch channel!) -- For more information on our show, visit brosandblokes...
Aug 16, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 17
In today's fitness skills episode, James takes us through a step-by-step guide on how to achieve those elusive 'Double Unders' (i.e. two passes of a rope in one jump) - one of the staple moves in many Crossfit workouts, but also a great way to burn extra calories! Tips include: - Finding a decent rope and ensuring correct length - Fixing your current Single Unders - Tweaking your body position (to prep for Double Unders!) - Working on rhythm and timing. Recommended Ropes: - ROGUE - "Rich Froning...
Aug 09, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In our latest discussion of movie reviews and current affairs, James picks apart the new 'Space Jam' movie, starring Lebron James. Why was there no decent plot?! The guys chew over the lawsuit between Disney and Scarlett Johansson over a financial bonus dispute... To conclude, Kalan summaries and gives analysis to Chris Pratt's "The Tomorrow War" action feature, from Amazon Prime. -- For more information on our show, visit brosandblokes.com or check out our social media platforms and support pag...
Aug 02, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In this new parenting episode, James shares some key tips he's learnt over the last few weeks from being a dad. These include: - Bracing for a lack of organisation in the first few weeks. - Working in shifts with your significant other to care for newborn. - Getting help from your friends & family. - Learning from strong resources (like books) vs. getting bad advice from the internet! -- For more information on our show, visit brosandblokes.com or check out our social media platforms and sup...
Jul 26, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 14
We have returned to the mics! In today's episode, we chew over some of the life events from the last few weeks, as well as some exciting things coming up on the horizon. This includes: - Upcoming show guests and episodes - The Euro 2020 Soccer tournament (and England's demise) - The Toyko 2020 Olympics! - Thoughts on Marvel's Disney+ series 'Loki' and the 'Black Widow' movie AND... - A discussion of a fictional wizard battle: Gandalf vs Dumbledore. Who wins?! -- For more information on our show,...
Jul 19, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 13
After a brief break owing to Paternity Leave, James returns in this shorter episode to announce plans for the show moving forward. This includes: - Potential to re-introduce 'Parenting' episodes onto the podcast - New interviews out in the field, with exciting new guests - Additional episodes coming out every so often! -- For more information on our show, visit brosandblokes.com or check out our social media platforms and support pages: Facebook: @brosandblokes Twitter: @brosandblokes Instagram:...
Jul 12, 2021•9 min
As James takes a break for "Paternity Leave", this is the third episode as part of our brief "ReRun" series. Be sure to follow @brosandblokes on the social medias for his key updates! -- NOTES FROM ORIGINAL RECORDING: Our latest movie episode has arrived! This time, we review some of our favourite "biopic" movies and explore the "truths" behind some of the elements - whether in character depiction or in storytelling. Those movies are: - Captain Philips (2013) - Band of Brothers (2001- mini-serie...
Jul 05, 2021•45 min
As James takes a break for "Paternity Leave", this is the second episode as part of our brief "ReRun" series. Be sure to follow @brosandblokes on the social medias for his key updates! -- NOTES FROM ORIGINAL RECORDING: In today's episode, James shares his in-depth knowledge of England's most popular sport and league - soccer (or Football as locals call it) and the English Premier League. We start with basic information on the league's format and points accumulation then look at the main teams to...
Jun 28, 2021•39 min
As James takes a break for "Paternity Leave", this is the first episode as part of our brief "Rerun" series. Be sure to follow @brosandblokes on the social medias for his key updates! -- NOTES FROM ORIGINAL RECORDING: In another Fitness check-in, the guys go over some ideas for working out at home. Tyler presents three different "Categories" of money, all dependant on budget. They are "Limited Budget", "Ready to Invest" and "Ballers" Each one presents each own unique workout structures that can ...
Jun 21, 2021•28 min
In Kalan's absence, James goes over the upcoming European soccer tournament - Euro 2020! Not only that, he has the guys from Mostly Soccer podcast to help break things down - Mike Dalo and Jimmy Fuoco! Together, the guys outline the format of the tournament, including details of the group stages and the knockout stages, share thoughts on those teams to watch (and even teams to miss!) and highlight some star players to keep an eye out for. Euro 2020 Fixture List 'Mostly Soccer' Podcast on Apple P...
Jun 10, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In the latest movie review episode, James and Kalan go over the latest zombie offering from filmmaker Zach Snyder - Army of the Dead (Netflix, 2021). What were some of the common expectations going into this movie? How did making it a "Money-heist" movie make it more unique? Was Dave Bautista's performance convincing? We also include some fun trivia from the production of the movie, including the one scene that took 5 weeks to shoot! -- For more information on our show, visit brosandblokes.com o...
Jun 07, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In a LIVE Twitch recording, James and Kalan sat down with Florida-based Personal Trainer and leader of the "Mumfurious Fitness Movement" - Jeff Mumford ("Mumfurious") Jeff helped answer some of those key questions for those new to fitness , including: - How many times a week we should be working out? - What's the most important factor when considering diet and nutrition? - How to mentally deal with injuries sustained through exercise? Jeff shares some of his own personal fitness experiences as w...
May 31, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In today's fitness outing, Kalan and James discuss the annual Memorial Day "Hero" Workout of the Day - Murph! What exactly is Murph? It's the following movements: 1 Mile Run 100 Pull Ups 200 Push-Ups 300 Air Squats 1 Mile Run For those considering it for the first time, this episode is for you! The guys go over some first time experiences, ideas for approaching each phase of the workout and scaled options for those who find strict bodyweight movement a challenge. This year, James is performing M...
May 24, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In today's episode, we explore those fun cultural differences between our respective childhoods! James brings some rather unique British memories to the table and Kalan recalls those US classics. In some instances, the memories were commonly known. Others...not so much! Below are links to those key TV Shows, Toys, Music and Popular Figures: In order of discussion: TV Shows: - Rosie and Jim - Thunderbirds - Wallace and Gromit - Batman: The Animated Series - Mr Blobby/Noel's House Party Toys: - Fu...
May 17, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In today's fitness discussion, we sit down with UK-Based fitness coach - Dean Rahaman. Dean has over 15 years experience in the fitness industry, and is the owner and founder of "Coaching for Men" - an online men's wellness portal with 1-1 virtual fitness coaching and community network hosting. We question Dean about those specific training programs and how they best suit individuals with certain goals. Should a marathon runner be lifting heavy weights? What about those exercises for someone wit...
May 10, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In yet another Warner Brother's movie review, Kalan and James go over their thoughts on the primal match-up movie - Godzilla vs Kong! Was the overall movie ruined by a lack of coherent story? Or did the special effects win us over? Was Kyle Chandler correctly utilised? Is Millie Bobby Brown better than this?! What can we expect from the 'Monsterverse' - (yep, it's a thing) - moving forward and can Warner Brother's find at least one "Home Run" in a franchise (please?!) -- For more information on ...
May 06, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In today's "adulting" episode, James and Kalan chat with local Real Estate expert - Paul Clem! As the President and Founder of Kansas City Urban Homes, Paul comes with a wealth of experience in residential and commercial real estate. He helps us answer questions on the current state of the housing market in this post-COVID19 world. He also goes over some of those key points when it comes to buying your first home, and the useful pros and cons to home ownership over renting. -- For more informati...
May 03, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In our fitness debut episode of season 4, James sits down with local chiropractor and trainer at the 'F.I.T. Muscle and Join't clinic - Cole Bolin. Cole shares his thoughts on those common reasons why we end up with back pain, as well as those simple ways to help relieve it and methods he employs with some of his patients (including the Dry Needling and Graston techniques.) More info on F.I.T. Muscle and Joint clinic In the downtown KC area? Click here to book an appointment with Cole -- For mor...
Apr 28, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 4
( Episode recorded Wed Apr 14th. Yes, we know things may have happened since then! ) . Welcome to our inaugural NFL Draft episode! We welcome back some returning guests to help us chew over our thoughts on the upcoming draft, the key players to look out for and which teams will thrive. Returning guests include: David Isaacks, from " A Fitness Journey: Dealing with Cystic Fibrosis " (Season 3, Ep. 10) Ryan Dahlquist, from " Things You Didn't Know About Your Teeth " (Season 1, Ep 14) & " How M...
Apr 26, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In our first movie review of this new season, Kalan and James go over their thoughts on the latest...re-release to hit the movie theatres (and HBO Max) - Zach Snyder's "Justice League". Did the re-make create a better story? Did it really need to be 4 hours long? Why didn't some of those edited scenes never make the 2017 original? Ultimately, does it compete with the quality that Marvel's "ensemble" movies continue to deliver and how does it shape DC's and Warner Brother's plans moving forward? ...
Apr 19, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 2
WOAH! It's finally here! Welcome to season premiere episode of season 4! In today's episode, we welcome new and current listeners to the academy with little teaser discussions on our main subject areas. This includes: - A preview of our fitness discussions and our recent experiences in the Crossfit Open. - Our upcoming movie reviews and some fun quizzes. - A battle of the cultures! We'll share foods from the UK, as well as talk childhood memories from our respective countries of origin. - What c...
Apr 12, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 1
