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50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

Mike "Silent Mike" Farr and Jim McDonald are the owners of Third Street Barbell in Sacramento, CA, and veteran podcasters. On this podcast, they try to answer a single question. Any question is fair game, but most involve health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, culture…even sex. In some episodes, they examine relevant popular media (movies and documentaries) for connections to the world of health and fitness. Full episodes every Wednesday. Business inquiries: Jim@thejimmcd.comBecome a supporter

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12:51

How important is nutrition in powerlifting? | Topic...

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/12/29

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. What role have we given nutrition in our powerlifting careers? When did lifters switch from trying to be as big as possible and eating a ton to being strong at “normal” body weights? Is it more about performance or feeling good. We also discuss the fact that strength and effort are both normally distributed -- not just in the general population but also in niche places like top powerlifting gyms.

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21:40

Motivation: External or Internal?

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/12/27

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. This is an abbreviated episode for the holiday week. What drives you most? External factors or internal ones? Which have the most staying power? Can you have one without the other? We roll in with a discussion about our first cars. Which of us had the real bangers? Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) and Sebastian Brambilla (@sebastian_brambila) joined us for this one.Do you have a question for one of our

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12:45

The ethics of combat sports? | Topic Thunder

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/12/22

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. This discussion started around a hypothetical question about why animals are allowed to compete in some formats (like racing) and not in others (fighting). While some would find the spectacle fascinating, animals can’t really give consent to fight…but they can’t consent to race either. Why is one ok and the other not?This evolved into a broader discussion about combat sports and whether or not

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58:32

How to set goals?

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/12/20

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. We turn to the internet for insight on how to set goals. Do we get good advice? Or did we fall into a pit of filler? Is there a difference between an achievable goal and a realistic one? Before we get into that, we kick around a few questions like, “Why do Crossfitters drive Teslas? Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) and Sebastian Brambilla (@sebastian_brambila) joined us for this one.Do you have a question

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12:54

Genetics versus effort? | Topic Thunder

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/12/15

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com Topic Thunder is our fast-paced panel discussion show. This week’s question: Considering the influence of genetics, how much impact does effort have on our overall fitness? Can effort overcome genetics? Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu) and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) joined us for this one.Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag

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63:19

Fitness and nutrition trends for 2024?

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/12/13

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com We take out annual look at what the mainstream media thinks the industry trends will be for the new year? Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu) and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion.Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com!Check out our gym (Third Street

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8:38

How long are plateaus supposed to last? | Topic Thunder

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/12/13

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com This is Topic Thunder episode -- our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question is really a general one about plateaus. Can you know when they’re going to happen? How do you get past them? Our buddy Matt Ogihara joined us for this one. You can find him on @matt_ogi on Instagram.Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the

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41:49

When did you feel the strongest?

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/12/06

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.comIs there a particular moment that you remember feeling strong? Was it about a PR? A change of attitude? A particular event that challenged you in ways you hadn’t imagined? We talk about our own experiences after a little catchup session.Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion.Join our Discord for free at

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13:06

Should social media following be a factor in getting...

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/12/01

We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com This is Topic Thunder episode -- our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question was inspired by a Reddit post in which someone lost out on more than one job because they had a very small social media following. As a business owner – especially a small business owner with little or no marketing budget – would you pick the candidate with the biggest following if all other factors were equal?

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10:54

Should we use the word “powerbuilding?” | Topic Thunder

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/11/29

ONE DAY ONLY: Use the code “THANKYOU” at 3sb.co for 20% off your entire order. We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com. We’re in Topic Thunder mode again today due to holiday travel and holiday illness. Topic Thunder is our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question was inspired by an Instagram post from our friend, Joe Sullivan: Should everyone stop using the term “powerbuilding?” Is there a better way to describe strength

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15:19

Silliest lifting cues? | Topic Thunder

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/11/24

Use the code “pod” at 3sb.co for 10% off your entire order. We’re in Topic Thunder mode again for the holiday season. Topic Thunder is our rapid-fire panel discussion show. This week’s question: What are some of the silliest/most useless lifting cues that coaches use? Our buddy Matt Ogi joined us for this one. You can find him on @matt_ogi on Instagram. Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com.Have a question for

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39:37

Our three wishes for 2024?

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/11/22

We pause to discuss our wishes for the world, the fitness industry, and ourselves. Is there one wish that might fix everything? We kick off the show by talking about the growing popularity of Formula one and ponder whether virtual reality might give everyone a shot at a front-row seat for any major sporting event. Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com.Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question”

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9:52

How to bulk without getting fat? | Topic Thunder

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/11/17

We’re in Topic Thunder mode again for the holiday season. Topic Thunder is our rapid-fire panel discussion show. Today’s question: What are your top tips for bulking if you’re NOT a hard-gainer? Do hard gainers exist or are they just people who don’t like food? Our buddy Matt Ogi joined us for this one. You can find him on @matt_ogi on Instagram.Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com.Have a question for one of our

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46:57

How should we judge the judges?

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/11/16

Every powerlifting federation has similar rules about how lifts should be performed in competition, but how those rules are applied rests with the judges/referees. Different feds have different reputations for judging, and any time an “all-time world record” is broken in a fed that is known for looser judging, there’s instantly a social media controversy. Should we care where a lift was performed? Should we ignore records from feds that don’t have a rigorous approach to judging lifts? We take a

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14:01

Joint pain in your 30s?

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/11/10

This week’s question from one of our Discord members: YumYumNmy🍑 asked, “How do you personally deal with age-related joint pains? 30s have been rough on my hip and back.” We discuss some ways of dealing with joint pain, but should you have it in your 30s? What’s the underlying cause?Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com.Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media

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58:56

Best superhero physique?

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/11/08

With all the talk about how actors eat, workout, and potentially use PEDs to achieve superhero physiques, who did the best job of it. Which actors end up looking the most appropriately built for the characters they portray? We talk through the top contenders and make our personal choices for the top three men and women. Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com.Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question”

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7:21

AMRAPS for Powerlifting?

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/11/03

We ganked this week’s question from the /Powerlifting sub-Reddit: “Is there a cut off range for AMRAPS?”\What does AMRAP mean, and does it have a place in powerlifting training? And as to the original question, how many reps is too many? Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com.Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion.Join our

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40:31

Housekiping!

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/11/01

Time for a housekeeping episode. We announce our next USAPL meet, a new sponsor, our 3-year anniversary sale, and discuss the WRPF American open. Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20% off at legionathletics.com.Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion.Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com!Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at

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14:26

What do you want to be remembered for?

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/10/27

This week’s question from one of our Discord members is another deep one: Keith Honeycutt asked “What would you like your family and friends to think or say about you once you are dead and gone? (What do you want to be remembered for?)”Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion.Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com!Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com

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42:25

Do we have free will? What if all our decisions are...

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD ·

2023/10/25

We’ve got no free will. Stop attributing stuff to us that isn’t there. — Stanford neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky When a Stanford neurobiologist states that free will largely doesn’t exist, and he’s joined in this thought by other neurobiologists as well as a bunch of mathematicians, we have to take a moment to think about the whole idea. But was that really a choice? A decision? Or have our particular backgrounds destined us to take that pause? In the world of fitness, are any of the choices we

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