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PODCAST

The Dad Bods and Dumbbells Podcast

Barton Bryan and Mitch Royer

The hosts Mitch and Bart discuss fitness, fatherhood, and guy stuff to help men live a great life, have fun, laugh, and get a little more fit in this weekly Podcast.

health & fitness

All Episodes

63:48

BONUS Episode: Helicopter Pilot t. Col. Brian Slade...

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2025/12/11

Send us a text Two Apaches fly into a Taliban kill box and survive on trust, training and minimal words, then pull the win apart to expose mistakes and build a better playbook. We unpack chairflying, stress inoculation and how preparation can turn trauma into growth without bravado. Lt. Col. Brian Slade shares his stories of Flying Helicopters in Afghanistan. • the pretzel maneuver ambush and mutual support • after-action reviews that prize process over outcome • directive vs descripti...

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71:52

BONUS Episode: David Garza, an Ironman Triathlete and...

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2025/12/04

Send us a text In this Bonus Episode, Barton and David explore how discomfort, discipline, and honest self-assessment create growth in midlife, guided by 17-time Ironman. From signing up for scary goals to choosing sobriety and leading as a dad, we focus on practical ways to expand your comfort zone and set real priorities. • season focus on thriving men aged 40 to 60 • mindset shift that pain signals growth not danger • choosing sports that match your wiring and joy • fear of the unkn...

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57:52

BONUS Episode: Former Texas Longhorn National...

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2025/11/29

Send us a text Barton and Michael dive into how a championship mindset survives real life: raising kids, navigating marriage, earning roles others overlook, and building a business that fits the neighborhood, not the myth. Michael Griffin shares how pressure shaped him from Bowie to Texas to the NFL. • fatherhood lessons from a pro athlete mind • why tone beats content in family talks • early Austin discipline and first jobs • high school setback, recovery, and hunger • finding the role with...

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36:56

Final 2025 Episode: How to Prioritize Your Life and...

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2025/11/14

Send us a text We rethink work-life balance with clear tactics for busy dads, cutting screens and excuses in favor of short, targeted workouts, better sleep, and deeper presence at home. Along the way, we talk faith, identity, forgiveness, and why some games deserve to be turned off. • sponsor update on oral peptides and semaglutide options • micro-workouts anchored to fixed routines • early training tradeoffs and sleep priorities • ditching all-or-nothing thinking in fitness • time audits t...

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20:24

Bart and Mitch talk about Mitch's New Chapter,...

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2025/11/06

Send us a text We go from college football and whiskey festivals to a real talk on sciatica, recovery, and how to train smarter without losing momentum. Mitch shares a new role at Moon Valley Nursery and we lay out a practical plan to cool nerve pain and manage load through the holidays. • gratitude for sponsors and premium members • quick Texas and Oregon playoff outlook • recap of Smoke and Whiskey Festival • premium workout highlights and community goals • Mitch’s career pivot to Moon Val...

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21:47

Building Strength vs. Building Muscle, Anniversaries,...

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2025/10/30

Send us a text Barton shares updates on Mitch’s new, focus, and Bart's 18 years of marriage. He also digs into the real differences between building muscle and building strength. Barton updates listeners on Ryon Talbot and Barton's Premium member workout at Tiger ATX and practical tips on weighted vests and farmer’s carries in the neighborhood. • Mitch’s Oregon Ducks, Hoosiers take, marathon plan, and powerlifting focus • Premium member workout at Tiger ATX and cardio reality check • A...

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49:36

Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler on Raising Strong...

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2025/10/23

Send us a text Three dads talk with former Austin mayor Steve Adler about raising independent kids, building family culture that lasts, and setting tech boundaries that keep values first. We focus on modeled behavior, earned privilege, and why agency beats entitlement. • modeling values through consistent choices • designing age-appropriate privileges and limits • teaching agency over outcomes and setbacks • simple tech rules, delayed social media, dumb phones • using sports and teams to bui...

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52:45

Bart Challenges Mitch to go All In as a Powerlifter...

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2025/10/16

Send us a text We trade jokes for honesty and talk about aging, injury, and the fear of being average, then land on a challenge: pick one thing and be undeniable. Adult competition, powerlifting vs marathons, and real talk about identity turn a casual catch-up into a turning point. • sponsor shoutouts and premium member thanks • health updates: knees, hamstring, cold plunge, cleats • youth feedback on aging skills and passing • camaraderie, community, and competing after 40 • effort vs injur...

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51:48

Health Challenges, Telling Funny Stories, and...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text Get ready for a raw, hopeful talk about therapy, identity, and finding a sustainable way into fitness as dads. Britt shares how counseling has allowed him to level up in his relationships and ease the anxiety that kept him up nights worrying about work. Episode Highlights: • college football check-in across Baylor, Oregon and Texas • Britt’s post-accident weight gain and reset • one year of counseling and the fear of broken promises • masks, people-pleasing and u...

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38:35

Finding Dad-Life Discipline: Why Fitness Fuels...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text We thank the community, shout out premium members, and reflect on Ryon’s courage to share his story, share his race results to unpack a bigger theme: fitness as the most reliable common denominator of success. From dad-league soccer to strength training stats, we make a practical case for starting now and modeling discipline for our kids. • gratitude for listeners, shares and premium support • sponsor shout and link to Solutions Pharmacy • Ryan’s interview debrief and race win...

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51:04

Interview w/ Ryon Talbot: Breaking the Cycle of...

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2025/09/25

Send us a text Become a Premium Member of Dadbods and Dumbbells by visiting: https://dadbodsanddumbbells.supercast.com To Learn more about GLP-1s and Set Up a TeleMed Call with Solutions RX, use this link: https://solutionsrxaustin.com/solutionsrxaustin-dadbods-and-dumbells To Learn more about Getting in Shape with Barton's company Team Bryan Wellness, check out http://teambryanwellness.com ---------- Follow Mitch: http://instagram.com/runwithmitch Follow Bart: http://instagram.com/b...

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28:54

Fatherhood discoveries, Bart’s Rivian delay, &...

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2025/09/18

Send us a text Mitch announces his plan to break a Guinness World Record at the Austin Marathon by running the entire race dressed as a book to promote literacy, potentially making him a two-time record holder. • Reflecting on last week's popular episode with Ryan O'ay about sobriety and identity shifts in midlife • Exploring fatherhood challenges and how men often project their own "not-enoughness" onto their children • Discussing the importance of letting children find joy in activit...

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58:50

Interview w/ Ryan O’Dea: How Fitness, Fatherhood and...

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2025/09/11

Send us a text Ryan O'Dea shares his inspiring journey from weighing 325 pounds after college to becoming a competitive bodybuilder at 245 pounds. Through overcoming health issues, quitting alcohol, and finding community in the gym, he transformed both his physique and his approach to fatherhood. • From college weight gain to fitness journey: taking control of health after needing medications for high blood pressure and cholesterol • Finding purpose in fitness during personal struggles and m...

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18:25

500 Meter Row Challenges, Back to School, UT drops...

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2025/09/04

Send us a text Mitch and Bart share their intense 500-meter rowing challenge, with Bart achieving an impressive 1:34 time and Mitch coming in at 1:59, showcasing how friendly competition pushes our limits and reveals our true capabilities. • Bart discusses his physical transformation from 226 pounds to a leaner 213, shifting his fitness goals away from constantly gaining strength toward a more balanced approach • The hosts celebrate ultramarathoner Andy Glaze who completed three 100-mile mou...

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26:46

Taylor & Travis get Engaged, Recovery Tips for the...

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2025/08/28

Send us a text Mitch and Bart discuss recovery strategies for fitness enthusiasts over 40, preview college football season, and share exciting personal and business updates. • Mitch is building a brand management agency connecting hybrid workout influencers with brands • Coming soon: a partnership with a peptide company • College football preview with predictions for the Texas vs Ohio State game • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement and its massive media impact • Practical recovery ad...

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56:32

Physical Therapist Chris Dickerson shares his story...

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2025/08/21

Send us a text Chris shares his remarkable journey from juvenile delinquent with a seventh-grade education to physical therapy practice owner, revealing how adversity built the resilience that shaped his success. His story challenges conventional wisdom about overcoming obstacles, finding direction without guidance, and creating meaningful change despite starting with significant disadvantages. • Growing up with minimal parental supervision and facing intense bullying as a late bloomer who d...

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21:35

Talking Necessary Supplements After 40: What Your...

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2025/08/14

Send us a text Barton and Mitch break down the most effective supplements for men over 40, separating science from hype and offering practical advice for optimal health and performance. • Creatine tops the list as an energy source for muscles during strength training, with potential cognitive benefits • Vitamin D is crucial for immune function, with most people being deficient • Omega-3 fatty acids support brain health and mood, with long-term deficiency potentially as harmful as smoking • H...

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37:31

Fatherhood, Trauma, and our thoughts on Hasan...

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2025/08/07

Send us a text Mitch and Bart explore the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships and parenting, examining how creating safe spaces for our children to process difficult experiences can break generational cycles of emotional disconnection. • Announcement of new supporter program through Supercast for $9/month with special perks and on air shout outs. Special Shoutout to Ross Van Burkleo! • College football pre-season rankings discussion with debate on top contenders • E...

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40:13

Riley Daniel is Back to talk Love Island and the Gen...

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2025/07/31

Send us a text The team welcomes back Riley, a literary agent and former intern to discuss Love Island, social media's influence on reality TV, and cultural phenomena shaping younger generations. • Riley shares how she transitioned from college to full-time literary agent and is "climbing a new mountain" in life • Love Island USA Season 7 allows viewers to vote through an app to influence contestants' relationships, breaking up couples and creating drama • The show records only days before a...

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28:42

Dropping Kids at overnight Summer Camp and Shane...

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2025/07/24

Send us a text We explore the delicate balance between protecting our kids and giving them independence as they grow. Mitch shares his experience of sending his 10-year-old son to an overnight soccer camp for the first time, sparking a deeper conversation about parenting anxieties and letting go. • Comparing our more free-range childhood experiences to today's more protective parenting styles • The value in allowing kids to experience appropriate levels of independence and failure • How comm...

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