On today’s show, Mark and Rick interview sleep expert and Oxford Research Scientist, Dr. Claire Sexton (44:25). Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human Segment with TV Talk (44:25). They wrap up with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- make your bed (1:01:45). They talk to Dr. Sexton about her extensive background, sleep 101, sleep quality, improving sleep, what Rick does to fall asleep, dangers of not getting enough sleep, brain volumes, sleep shortcuts, co...
May 21, 2015•1 hr 9 min
On today’s show it’s an in-person interview with Kate Galliett and Charles Mayfield on the PaleoFX expo floor (13:25). Then it’s another moderately funny edition of Humans Being Human with Mark’s mom, Melissa (44:20). We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the week which is -- do things that register as a credit to your unconscious mind (58:04). Mark talks to Kate and Charles about PaleoFX, optimal foraging strategy, being obese and sick doesn’t mean you have done anything wrong, Go-Muscles vs....
May 14, 2015•1 hr 5 min
On today’s show Rick and Mark talk to … Rick and Mark. It’s the Listener Question show! They discuss (14:37) quitting diet soda, addiction, cold showers, meditation, and barefoot running. Before they get to the questions, Mark tells a couple of stories about his parents involving ice cream and an inappropriate hand gesture. Then we learn that Rick likes some weird rap group called Kreayshawn or something. The Humans Being Human segment (50:00) involves Rick’s cousin, Zach Garza, and some funny c...
May 07, 2015•1 hr 16 min
On today’s show, Rick and Mark interview 10-year NFL veteran, dad, and owner of a Snap Fitness, Jordan Black (13:25). Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with Wade Griffith and a story about being chased by a killer dog through the countryside (42:56). They wrap with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- practice the qualities you want to possess like compassion and courage (58:45). They talk to Jordan about being tall, high school ignorance, NFL s...
Apr 28, 2015•1 hr 3 min
On today’s show Mark and Rick interview Kristi Cheek, an RN, yoga instructor, holistic health counselor and coach. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human story and Mark stops up the drain and accidentally exposes himself. They wrap with their Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- four tips on getting better sleep including go to bed at the same time each night and make up for lost sleep. They talk to Kristi about being a chubby kid, food allergies, gluten-free is...
Apr 21, 2015•58 min
On today’s show, Mark and Rick interview mother, voice actor, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and host of the Born Primal Podcast, Kendall Kendrick (12:13). Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Human Being Human segment and a listen in to a fellow podcast’s show -- the Diabetes Podcast (45:21). They wrap with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- dance (57:19). They talk to Kendall about daughters, being sick and unhealthy, sugar addiction, being a radio DJ, fixing asthma, ...
Apr 14, 2015•1 hr
On today’s show, Rick and Mark interview Aglaee Jacob -- author, mom, blogger, and podcaster. Then Kate Galliett tells a story about an adventure she had in South America in the Humans Being Human segment. They wrap up with their Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- focus your energy on things that MATTER! They talk to Aglaee about her background, losing faith in government guidelines, squatty potties, Mark makes a Canada joke, digestion, FODMAPs, gut microbiome, C-sections, stress can affec...
Apr 07, 2015•58 min
On today’s show, Mark and Rick talk to Kate Galliett about shoulder strength and mobility (08:15). Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment and Mark’s story about recently committing an egregious crime (42:01). They wrap with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- hang a lot, it’s for your health (57:10). They talk to Kate about Paleofx, why kids don’t have shoulder issues, the shoulder joint, a shoulder dance, pull-ups and rows, getting the shoulders in...
Mar 28, 2015•1 hr 1 min
On today’s show, Mark and Rick interview world-famous strength and conditioning coach and owner of GYM Laird Strength and Conditioning, Jim Laird (16:08). Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment and The Prank Call -- Rick disguises his voice and tries to get my famous graphic designer brother to agree to do a rather odd job (57:28). We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- ‘free play’ this week (1:06:24). They talk to Jim about paleofx, br...
Mar 21, 2015•1 hr 11 min
On today’s show, Rick and Mark interview Dr. Jennifer Shewmaker about her new book Sexualized Media Messages and Our Children. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with Rick’s brother Rob and Denial Stories. They wrap with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- be intentional about the media you and your children consume! Rick and Mark talk to Dr. Shewmaker about being a girl in the 2010s, social media, facebook, selfies, advertainment, Rick’s underd...
Mar 07, 2015•1 hr 3 min
On today’s show Rick and Mark interview Braid Blanks, a mutual friend and local media celebrity -- it’s another installment of the “Everyman Series” (in this case “Everywoman”). Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with Dr. John Badylak and a story YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE about the time he SUTURED HIS OWN BALLS. We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- bookend your days with rituals. They talk to Braid about her thinking Mark was crazy, ca...
Feb 28, 2015•1 hr 8 min
On today’s show, Rick and Mark interview Jason Seib -- the interview turns into three dudes talking about women’s issues like menstruation and birth control. Then it’s the Humans Being Human segment with worst case scenarios. They wrap up with their Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- if you can do something in two minutes or less, do it NOW. They talk to Jason about “modern science”, Rick’s dad, puh-LAY-oh, using female bodies, breeding, menopause, the Jassa Method, chemical vs. mechanical...
Feb 21, 2015•1 hr 1 min
On today’s show, Rick and Mark interview Sean Croxton, founder of Underground Wellness. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with Nate and a story about chaw spit. They wrap up with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- try a new food. They talk to Sean about Sean’s story, curriculum in college nutrition departments, how to debate with people about health, the educational establishment resisting the truth, the Dark Side of Fat Loss ebook, 5 pillars ...
Feb 14, 2015•1 hr 10 min
On today’s show Rick and Mark interview Kate Galliett about the hips. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment and some stories about bathrooming in places you probably shouldn’t. We wrap with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- everything you do doesn’t have to have a point. Do fun stuff just because! They talk to Kate about sitting criss cross apple sauce, gymnastics, hip external rotation, the deep 6, SI joint pain, running on a treadmill, tension ...
Feb 07, 2015•1 hr 7 min
On today’s show Rick and Mark interview the great Jon Smith again and Rick actually gets some of his questions answered. Mark was reading a book about whiskey during most of the interview. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of Humans Being Human and “falling asleep” stories. They wrap with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- don’t hold grudges. Rick and Mark talk to Jon about training to run a marathon, Maffetone method, HR zones, MAF (maximal aerobic function), Bob Seebohar, th...
Jan 28, 2015•1 hr 8 min
On today’s show Rick and Mark talk to Ori Hofmekler, founder of Defense Nutrition. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with Micah and the turkey hunting story. They wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- get your priorities straight and don’t worry about STUFF. They talk to Ori about a bike wreck, stress is a part of life, one meal a day???, be a predator not prey, chronic stress vs acute stress, interval training, alcohol, lack of stre...
Jan 21, 2015•1 hr 7 min
On today’s show, Mark and Rick kill two birds with one stone with author, chef, podcaster, blogger, mom, and super-woman, Sarah Fragoso -- she’s their interview AND tells a funny story for the Humans Being Human segment about a skunk. They wrap up with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- take care of YOURSELF first. They talk to Sarah about being sick, how to get better, licking elevator gum, Vitamin D, water, rest, 1-2 punch, airborne cold medicine , Nuun tablets , problems with the Pa...
Jan 14, 2015•1 hr 2 min
On today’s show Mark and Rick talk to ultrarunner and the Texan Vegan, BJ Tucker. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment and some stories about Family Jewels encountering some blunt force trauma. They wrap up with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- DRINK WATER. The guys talk to BJ about having tons of kids, time management, being prepared, ultra running, recovering from stress that running causes, plant-based diets, vegan vs. vegetarian, how to pre...
Jan 07, 2015•1 hr 1 min
On today’s show Rick and Mark talk to Jon Smith, yes, that’s his real name. Then it’s another edition of the Humans Being Human segment with long-time friend of Mark's, Hyde, and the Locker Room Story. They wrap up with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- just because you didn’t eat human food over the holidays doesn’t mean you are a worthless human being! Mark talks to Jon about metabolic efficiency, high carb vs low carb, LSU tailgate, carb cycling, Jason Feruggia, huge dinners, body ...
Dec 28, 2014•1 hr 5 min
On today’s show we talk to Luke Norsworthy -- preacher, podcaster, pole vaulter extraordinaire. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with Lonnie and his story about getting “cut.” We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- write a letter to yourself from your much older self. We talk to Luke about being an Abercrombie model, Facebook profile pics, needs and wants, affluenza, Jonathan Haidt and the Adaptation Principal, cracked jars, Steph...
Dec 21, 2014•1 hr 3 min
On today’s show we bring back Kate Galliett, fitness expert and creator of the Unbreakable Body, to talk about posture. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with Ted the Nurse. We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is - don’t let “Im just getting old” ever be an excuse for ANYTHING! We talk to Kate about posture, no such thing as perfect posture, fixing head alignment, holding your phone up at eye level and not DOWN when texting, organizin...
Dec 14, 2014•1 hr 6 min
On today’s show it’s the return of my hero and biomechanist Katy Bowman. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human story and some stories about birds. We wrap up with the Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- live and let live. We talk to Katy about mind explosions, flaccid fin syndrome, Mark stop saying flaccid, Blackfish, Michael Jackson & Free Willy, adapting to a tank, how have our fins “folded”?, movement nutrition, and what can you do to move better? Befor...
Dec 07, 2014•1 hr 9 min
On today’s show we have a conversation with Dr. John Delony. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with Rusty Shackelford and the “Toilet Pizza” story. We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- just because it’s Thanksgiving and Christmas doesn’t mean you can go completely off the rails until January 1. We talk to John about Vinnie Tortorich, fad diets, spreadsheets vs. friends, anxiety and paranoia, mental health issues, poop/sex/sleep, ...
Nov 28, 2014•1 hr 2 min
On today’s show we interview Shelley Hackler, a home birthing expert -- listen to episode 29 when Shelley was mentioned as the object of Rick brother Rob’s affection in the Humans Being Human segment. Then it’s another Humans Being Human segment and the “I Got Crabs” story from Darcy. We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- your body is designed to burn fat for fuel, and we answer a listener question about transitioning from being a carb burner to a fat burner. We talk to Sh...
Nov 21, 2014•1 hr 3 min
On today’s show we talk to an old friend, Jack, the guy who has to live life everyday without a pancreas, gall bladder or spleen. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Humans segment with Blake and the Dump Truck story. We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- make lemonade out of lemons. We talk to jack about hereditary pancreatitis, a lack of organs, whipple procedure, insulin, Type I diabetes, pre-implementation genetic diagnosis, a pancreas lesson...
Nov 14, 2014•1 hr 2 min
On today’s show we talk to super famous Hollywood writer, Dean Lorey. Then it’s another edition of the Humans Being Human segment and a conversation with Shaky Fitzpatrick. We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- get out of your comfort zone. We talk to Dean about his background, writing, NYU, My Boyfriend’s Back, Monty Python, Steve Martin and the Jerk, Breaking Bad, writing for Arrested Development, writing as a career, my Wife and Kids, doing the best job you can do, Will...
Nov 07, 2014•1 hr 2 min
On today’s show we interview fitness coach, gymnast, and creator of Fit For Real Life, Kate Galliett. Then it’s another moderately entertaining segment of the Humans Being Human segment and the Crazy, Suspicious Lady story. We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- don’t get stuck in one position, change it up once an hour. We talk to Kate about her name, the Coneheads, foundational movement, the 6 movement pillars: feet, glutes, hips, core, shoulders, and posture, spending to...
Oct 29, 2014•1 hr 5 min
On today’s show it’s another great conversation with Jonathan Bailor, author of The Calorie Myth, then it’s another Humans Being Human segment with a friend of the show, Julie, and her story about a praying mantis. We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- stick to your guns, unless your guns aren’t working for you, then be open to switching your guns. We talk to Jonathan abou taking drugs to lose weight, weight loss 2.0, a road map to changing the conventional wisdom, reinven...
Oct 21, 2014•1 hr 7 min
On today’s show it’s another appearance by the show’s best friend, Vinnie Tortorich -- America’s Angriest Trainer, then it’s another edition of the Humans Being Human Open with a new listener, Glen, and a story about tampons, we wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- don’t let food sit in the driver’s seat of your life. We talk to Vinnie about a fitness confidential tv show, Fitness: Up Yours, Serena Scott Thomas, washing clothes on Vinnie’s abs, the obesity epidemic, vinnieto...
Oct 14, 2014•1 hr 12 min
On today’s show we keep it in the “Enjoy Life” pillar by talking to creator of the Plum Deluxe website, Andy Hayes. Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with a surprise guest. And we wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- don’t eat garbage when you’re SICK. We talk to Andy about Plum Deluxe, ClownPenis.Fart, lifestyle brands, negative people, not watching the news, breast cancer, community connections, 3-minute meditations, the things th...
Oct 07, 2014•1 hr 16 min