Welcome to The Meat Mafia Podcast, where hosts Brett and Harry challenge the status quo of modern health. We cut through the noise of broken food systems, weak leadership, and cultural confusion to uncover timeless truths about strength, nutrition, and living boldly. From regenerative farming to metabolic health, entrepreneurship to personal freedom, we bring you conversations that equip you to take back control of your body, your family, and your future. Our mission is simple: help you get strong, think independently, and lead a life that stands apart in a culture that’s lost its way.
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After a brief hiatus focusing on their Noble Origins supplement company, The Meat Mafia Podcast is back to introduce an exciting 30-day reset challenge. This initiative aims to help participants remove distractions like social media, adopt clean eating and daily exercise, and commit to daily reading. The host shares his personal motivation, emphasizing the spiritual and personal growth gained from embracing such challenges to reclaim agency and discover deeper insights.
This conversation originally aired on How To Carnivore with host Simon . We’re republishing it on the Meat Mafia feed so our audience can catch the full discussion. In this episode, Simon sits down with Meat Mafia founders Brett Ender and Harry Gray to unpack how two college teammates went from weekend binges and broken guts to building one of the most honest voices in the animal-based movement. Brett shares his fight with ulcerative colitis and how a strict animal-based approach helped him get ...
Ali Miller is a registered dietitian, integrative health practitioner, author of The Anti-Anxiety Diet and Naturally Nourished Kids , and a leading voice in food-as-medicine. She specializes in functional nutrition, detoxification, gut health, and metabolic healing. Ali blends rigorous scientific research with spiritual and ancestral wisdom, empowering people to understand how modern toxins—from EMFs and plastics to glyphosate—impact the body, and how to reclaim resilience through nutrition, lif...
This episode is a special cross-release from the Pink Print Podcast hosted by Kat Filpi & Gio Ingletto , where Brett and Harry sit down to share the story behind Meat Mafia and the creation of Noble Origins. They cover their journey from Babson baseball to Ironman training, what it was like starting out anonymously on Twitter, and how they transformed their passion for health and performance into a thriving media platform and brand. Brett opens up about overcoming ulcerative colitis through ...
Brett & Harry appear on the The EMPWR Podcast hosted by Samantha Christine We get into: the path from athletics and burnout to entrepreneurship and metabolic health, Brett’s experience navigating an autoimmune disease and getting off all medications by taking his health into his own hands, why the meat industry has been so misunderstood (and what most people get wrong), hot takes on the carnivore diet, vegan diet, seed oils, and what “clean eating” really means, the food system, decentraliza...
In this solo episode, Harry shares 10 simple but powerful actions you can take today to improve your health forever . Drawing on personal experience, research, and practical tools, he outlines a playbook designed to reduce stress, lower toxic load, and set a foundation for long-term vitality. From shower filters and food journals to strength training and meditation, these small changes can compound into lasting transformation. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: 10 actions for lasting health (02:3...
Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is an integrative functional medicine dietitian, podcast host, and best-selling author. She specializes in nutritional therapy for mental health, metabolism, and overall wellness. Through her clinical work and books ( The Anti-Anxiety Diet , Naturally Nourished ), Ali has helped countless individuals and families rethink food as medicine. With her new release Naturally Nourished Kids , she provides practical tools for parents to raise resilient, thriving children grounded...
Brett and Harry sit down for a candid reflection on the Meat Mafia journey—from the first blog posts and anonymous Twitter threads to recording with dream guests and taking the show on the road. They unpack the pivotal moments that built their momentum, the creative risks that paid off, and how their mission has evolved over the years. From gritty early recordings to in-person conversations with world-class guests, this is a behind-the-scenes look at building something from scratch, staying adap...
Robby Sansom is the co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature, a regenerative meat company on a mission to revolutionize the global food system. With a background in sustainability and ethical sourcing, Robby has positioned Force of Nature at the forefront of the regenerative agriculture movement—pushing for higher standards, better transparency, and real impact across the meat industry. Robby Sansom returns to break down how the company has evolved since his last appearance—and why they just relaun...
Harry Gray shares the full arc of his personal journey with faith—from a decade of spiritual drift to a renewed relationship with Jesus. He opens up about the pivotal conversations, internal battles, and spiritual disciplines that reshaped his identity and purpose. For men curious about what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world, Harry offers a practical, honest roadmap grounded in real experience. This episode isn’t about religion—it’s about transformation, leadership, and living with inten...
Jackson Mitchell is a former SMU football walk-on turned team captain and medical device sales rep, known for his “No Limits” mindset. He’s the creator of The Walk-On Mentality Podcast , where he interviews individuals who bet on themselves. Jackson embodies discipline, intentional living, and authenticity—pushing his physical and mental boundaries through elite fitness and deep personal growth. In this episode with Jackson Mitchell, we explore what it truly means to bet on yourself. From walkin...
In this solo episode of the Meat Mafia Podcast, Harry explores the growing disconnect between the rise in health research and the decline in real-world health outcomes. He breaks down a simple, actionable framework to reclaim your health—built around rest, real food, movement, community, and purpose. This episode is a challenge to stop waiting for perfect answers and start making meaningful changes, one step at a time. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Health is simple: rest, real food, c...
Chad Marx is a former Army Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer who made a bold transition from military life to entrepreneurship, podcasting, and community building. Since moving to Austin, he’s become deeply embedded in the city’s fitness and startup culture—working across content, operations, and brand building for Noble Origins and the Meat Mafia Podcast. Chad’s story is a blueprint for anyone looking to reinvent themselves, build real community, and find purpose through action. In this episode...
Joel Runyon is the founder of Impossible , a performance brand built around pushing physical and mental limits through endurance, entrepreneurship, and mindset. From running ultra-marathons on every continent to building tools that help others tackle the "impossible," Joel embodies high-agency living. He’s also the underdog in a multi-year legal battle with Impossible Foods over trademark rights—one that’s testing everything he’s built. Joel Runyon joins the show to unpack how he built the Impos...
Salim Najjar is a former nuclear engineer turned wellness entrepreneur and HRV educator. After co-founding Sound, a pioneering unsweetened sparkling tea brand, he spent years biohacking his way through performance culture—until his body forced him to listen. Now, Salim is on a mission to teach people how to regulate their nervous systems, master their stress, and reconnect with their bodies through the lens of HRV (Heart Rate Variability). His work bridges engineering, spirituality, and somatic ...
Trip Ison is the Host of the Ain’t Dead Yet podcast, Trip is a deeply reflective and purpose-driven leader. Known for his raw honesty, physical intensity, and commitment to service, he speaks directly to men navigating internal battles, offering a blueprint for rebuilding through consistency, discipline, and community. Jacob Donahue is the Founder of Muse and a high-performing operator, Jacob represents what it looks like to live with quiet discipline. He’s built a life around intentionality, si...
In this milestone episode, Brett and Harry sit down for a raw, behind-the-scenes conversation on building Noble Origins—two years after its founding. With weddings on the horizon and major growth underway, they reflect on the personal transformation, lessons learned, and pivotal moments that have shaped their journey. From early doubts to hard-won clarity, this is the most transparent look yet into what it really takes to build a brand from scratch with your best friend by your side. Whether you...
Ben Azadi is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Keto Kamp. After overcoming obesity, depression, and pre-diabetes, Ben has dedicated his life to helping others achieve “metabolic freedom” through nutrition, mindset, and faith. With a background in personal training and years of content creation via podcasting, YouTube, and books, his latest work, Metabolic Freedom , blends actionable dietary advice with spiritual and psychological tools for true transformation. Ben Azadi joins the sho...
In this conversation, we sit down with Ben Greenfield- biohacker, entrepreneur, father, and follower of Christ- for his most raw and revealing interview to date. We dive deep into the evolution of Ben’s life philosophy: from chasing peak performance to building a legacy rooted in faith, family, and simplicity. If you’ve followed Ben for his cutting-edge health protocols, this episode will show you the man behind the metrics- and how he’s choosing the narrow road. This is a conversation about rea...
On this week's episode of the podcast, the Mafia sits down with Gerry DeFilippo to discuss strength training and building muscle. Gerry is a world-class strength and performance coach who has helped hundreds of athletes reach their athletic potential.
Jake Thomas, a Marine Corps veteran and elite trainer, delves into his philosophy of radical self-exploration, detailing lessons from an 8-day dry fast, his path to sobriety, and the power of desire over physical ability. He explains his unique coaching style, emphasizing inner transformation and self-reliance before external change. The episode highlights the critical difference between seeking escape and embracing presence, advocating for mindful living and shedding ego to achieve profound personal growth and authenticity.
Jordan Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author of The Maker’s Diet , co-founder of Ancient Nutrition, and one of the most recognized voices in natural health. Diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease at age 19, Jordan turned to biblical nutrition and real food to heal himself. Today, he stewards thousands of acres of regenerative farmland and leads a movement to bring faith, food freedom, and hope back to the forefront of health. His latest project, The Biblio Diet , reclaims God's blueprint f...
Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is a globally recognized leader in integrative and functional medicine. She is the founder of the Center for New Medicine and Center for Healing in Irvine, California—two of the largest and most advanced integrative medical clinics in the country. With over 39 years of experience, Dr. Connealy specializes in treating chronic illness and cancer by combining the best of conventional science with natural healing and patient-centered care. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy joins us for...
Scott Hatch is a pastor, church planter, and spiritual mentor based in Austin, Texas. As the founder of Thrive Church, Scott has spent the past decade leading a gritty and grounded ministry built on obedience, presence, and the power of the gospel. He is also Harry’s close friend and pastor, offering wisdom, encouragement, and spiritual direction that has shaped both lives and community in Austin. In this episode Harry sits down with his pastor and close friend Scott Hatch for a raw and powerful...
In this milestone episode, Brett and Harry celebrate 400 episodes by kicking things off with a Q&A from their community covering business, hiring, endurance, and faith. Then they dive into a powerful reflection on the last three years as they unpack how the show started, what’s changed, and the lessons they’ve learned about leadership, risk, and living with conviction. From the early Ironman days to launching Noble and building Meat Mafia brick by brick, this is a raw look behind the curtain...
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Griggs - founder of The Regenaissance - to break down the first 100 days of the Trump administration and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. We dive into the real story behind agricultural policy shifts, what's missing from the national conversation around food, and why the future of America's health depends on supporting local farmers and rebuilding from the soil up. From school programs to SNAP reform, to the overlooked role of ranchers in end...
Jacob Donahue is a former collegiate hockey player turned machine learning engineer and competitive CrossFit athlete. Driven by curiosity and relentless self-improvement, Jacob uses his personal experiences in athletics, technology, and mental resilience to inspire others. His pursuit to blend performance, creativity, and entrepreneurship has shaped his unique perspective on what it truly means to find your calling. In this episode, Brett and Harry sit down with Jacob Donahue—athlete, engineer, ...
Alec Jaffe is the founder of Alec’s Ice Cream , the first and only regenerative organic A2 dairy ice cream on the market. What started as a childhood passion turned into a full-blown mission: create ice cream that’s better for your body, better for the planet, and doesn’t compromise on taste. Alec’s background in athletics, food systems, and entrepreneurship powers his obsession with sourcing, sustainability, and unmatched quality. This week, we sit down with Alec Jaffe—the founder of Alec’s Ice...
Chad Marx is an entrepreneur, veteran, and the operations specialist behind the Meat Mafia Podcast. After graduating from JMU, Chad made the unconventional choice to enlist in the Army infantry, serving in Alaska and later transitioning through the Army’s Career Skills Program. Chad's diverse experiences—from startup internships to military service and launching his own brand, SPRKL—have shaped his disciplined approach to business, fitness, and life. In this episode, Brett sits down with Meat Ma...
Geoffrey Woo is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and biohacker best known for co-founding HVMN (makers of Ketone-IQ), co-leading Anti Fund with Jake Paul, and pioneering thought leadership around performance, venture capital, and content distribution. A Stanford grad and Y Combinator alum, Geoffrey bridges the elite worlds of Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and the creator economy—bringing raw honesty and clarity to how modern businesses are built. Geoffrey Woo sits down to drop a masterclass on mo...
