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Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek 12 Preview; Pod Father Dud, Braden's return, Playoff PredictionsOn this episode of the podcast, Seth and Jrog dig into the playoff seeding with only three weeks left in the regular season. There may or may not also be some gloating after Jonathan topples Seth for the fourth (regular season) time in a row.
2024-11-211h 10Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek 10 Preview: Podium Talk; Hindsight Analysis; Trade Predictions; Emotional HedgeOn this episode, Seth and Jonathan cover a week of high scoring football and revel in Tanner's continued dominance. The guys turn back the clocks to review their blockbuster trades with Jacob that occurred just a year ago today and try to answer the question "was it all worth it?" They then try to predict who will be the next team to sell it all for a chance at victory . . . after all, "Scared money don't make none."
2024-11-071h 27Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek 9 Preview; Second Half League Winners; Call an Ambulance, but not for MeOn this episode on the podcast, Seth and Jrog break down an action packed weekend of football that neither Seth nor Jonathan actually watched. The guys give their rest of season league winners and briefly talk playoffs after we've officially past the halfway point of the season.
2024-10-311h 04Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek 8 Preview: Monday Night Madness; Jrog Live Trade Tilt; Redrafting RookiesWoooo boy this one got out of control. On this episode, Seth and Jonathan recap a wild Monday night slate of games that brought half of the league down to the wire. They also redraft the 2024 rookie draft and JD and Seth spring a surprise on Jonathan mid-podcast.
2024-10-241h 35Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek 7 Preview; Amari and Davante Fallout; Tanner Revenge TourOn this episode of the pod, Seth and Jonathan are back from a bye week to discuss two weeks of matchups, Tanner's revenge tour, and the fantasy fallout from two NFL trades.
2024-10-171h 29Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek 5 Preview; Where in the World is Seth? KW leads Irby to a great victory; Rice TearsOn this episode of the podcast, Jonathan joins you from his house and Seth joins us from a bathroom somewhere in eastern Europe. As always, the guys talk trades, matchups, and preview the first upcoming bye week of the season.
2024-10-041h 18Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek 2: Dune Prophecy, Monday Night Nail Bites, Winners and LosersOn this episode of the pod, Seth and Jonathan skip over talking about those pesky trades (there weren't any) and dive in to an electric week of matchups that saw Seth stunned by Nick, Brennan tragically fall at the last second, and Jonathan earn top scorer of the week (almost surely guarantying he'll tragically lose for the fourth year in a row in the playoffs). The guys then talk about their winners and losers for the first two weeks of the season.
2024-09-191h 32Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek 1: CONTENT-POCALYPSE and Heat CheckThe league BROUGHT it last week. On this episode of the podcast, Seth and Jonathan dig through all of the trades made during week 1, including Jacob moving on from PATRICK MAHOMES. The guys also talk through what poor performances from week 1 are prescriptive and what are flukey then round out the episode working through the week 2 matchups.
2024-09-121h 49Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek 1 Preview; Draft Recap; Favorite Re-Draft Guys, Mid-Pod Trade!Week 1!! Just a few days before the start of the 2024 fantasy season, Jonathan and Seth give a sad goodbye to draft season by "briefly" discussing their favorite draft picks. The guys also recap a great draft weekend and predict week 1 scores.
AND for the first time ever, a trade is completed MID-POD and you get to hear the guys' live reactions.
2024-09-031h 44Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballRookie Mock Draft PodcastOn this episode of the podcast, Jonathan, Seth and special guest star TANNER run through a three-round rookie mock draft and give their hot takes about our league's draft before it happens.
2024-08-181h 03Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballYear 4 Preseason Pod - Pre-Draft Content, Texans WR Carousel; First Round Heebie Jeebies, and Undervalued PlayersWe're SO back. On this episode, Seth and Jonathan recount their time away from fantasy football (lol like there is any) and dive right back in to a big day of trades. The guys also look ahead to the 2024 season and dive deep (probably too deep) into your 2024 draft boards.
2024-08-151h 41Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballJonathan's Semi-Final Collapse; Seth and Andres Earn it; Matchups and Scheduled ParadesFollowing Jonathan's quiet Christmas, free from Sleeper notifications, Seth and Jrog break down both of the semi final matchups including Andres's NUCLEAR performance. The guys look ahead to the championship week and make their championship predictions.
2023-12-2850 minMostly Legal Fantasy FootballSemi-FInals Are HERE; DaRiceCrumb.com; Heaping Burning Coals; Christmas WishesOn this episode of the podcast... let's just call it what it is: Jonathan and Seth really talk about their own matchup the entire time. Watch Jonathan tilt over starting Tua or Kyler and Davante Adams or Joe Mixon live on air and here him lament a poor Thursday night from Alvin Kamara. Before all that though, at 8:15 in the episode, we have an interview with our very own AG, who gave Jonathan the wildest Christmas gift ever.
2023-12-231h 29Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballPlayoff Primer; Survive and Advance; Starting Grief Early; Early Bye WeeksThe band is back together! On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan and Seth talk PLAYOFFS! With week 1 of the playoffs coming up, the guys focus in on what players for the big six have the potential to be league winners or flop when it matters most, sending their managers home crying.
2023-12-141h 36Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballBoomshakalaka; Trade Necessities; Bye Bros ft. Brennan and MattOn this episode of the Podcast, Jonathan trades Seth for fellow bye-week earner and former champion Brennan! On top of that, the guys add Matt, who was ruthlessly ridiculed last week, to avenge his besmirched name. The guys talk through a week of matchups that saw a LEAGUE RECORD for most points in a single week from Jrog (here comes the money) and talk through Matt and Brennan's hottest player takes.
2023-12-071h 17Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballStat Heads, Hottest Team in Fantasy, Poor Matt, and Silver Medals, ft. Braden DavisThe gang is all back together--after a week apart, Jonathan and Seth finally get to be on a podcast together. This time, the guys even add a special guest, the hottest team in the league: BRADEN DAVIS. The guys talk Braden's great rookie draft and run through his math-backed fantasy rankings. The guys also recap another week of tight matchups and line out the path for the playoffs over the last two weeks of the regular season.
2023-11-301h 15Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballHAPPY THANKSGIVING - Seth's Thanksgiving Superlatives; JRog and Andres Survive in a week of chaosLikes ships passing in the night, mostly legal brings you a two party podcast where Seth and Jonathan separately prepare their reactions to a TIGHT week of fantasy football that nearly saw three playoff teams all go down. Come to this podcast for a real look into whether Jonathan likes the Chiefs or his Fantasy Team more; keep listening to the podcast for Seth's amazing thanksgiving themed analysis.
2023-11-2456 minMostly Legal Fantasy FootballPodcast Bowl Recap; JD/Seth Collusion; Business Time; Best Managers; Crystal BallOn this episode of the pod, Jonathan and Seth relive ALL of the league's matchups including the "Podcast Bowl", where Jonathan managed to take care of Seth despite his recent acquisition of Travis Kelce (we call that Karma). The guys also look into the crystal ball to see who will be the best teams in 2025 and make some of the hardest picks yet.
2023-11-161h 23Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballEMERGENCY POD - More CONTENT: Travis Kelce Traded (ft. Jacob Black)Following this week's recording, Seth followed up Jonathan's blockbuster trade for Tyreek with a humdinger of his own! With Kelce on the block, Seth went out and grabbed not only Travis, but also Tony Pollard, taking his elite RB core to "New Heights" (lol). On this episode, Jacob walks us through his reasons for becoming a seller and picks the teams he wants to face the least over the course of the rest of the season.
2023-11-1032 minMostly Legal Fantasy FootballCONTENT - TYREEK HILL TRADE; Upset Week; Fantasy Thank You NotesWHAT?! On this episode of the podcast, the guys break down Jonathan's blockbuster move for Tyreek Hill for probably too long... but c'mon--it's a big deal. The guys also run through a week of crazy matchups featuring Brennan's last second comeback over Tanner and Nick's upset over Jacob. They also write thank you notes to a number of this season's fantasy icons and, as always, pick against the spread.
2023-11-081h 22Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballThe GRIND; Upsets; NFL Trade Deadline; Asset ManagementOn this episode of the podcast, Seth and Jonathan dig into a heavy week of trades and run through a week of wild matchups that saw huge upsets, wild playoff implications and even Tanner's first high-score on the week.
2023-11-031h 30Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballHalfway Already?!; Playoff Picture; Diamonds in the RoughJonathan and Seth are back together! On this episode the guys run through one game-day trade and revisit a week of matchups where Jonathan finally managed to finish #1 on the week (insert Addi-Shrug here). The guys take a look at the early playoff picture, answer a few mailbag questions, and (as always) pick against the spread in a week of TIGHT matchups.
2023-10-261h 22Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballRookie Redraft; Thunder Up; Out of the PittsWhile Jonathan and Andres are off galavanting in Nashville watching the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team record its first victory against Ghana on U.S. soil, Seth and special guest Tanner Boyd take center stage. The guys run through another brutal week of injuries, discuss the importance of roster depth come bye week season, and re-draft our 2023 rookie draft.
2023-10-181h 30Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWho's your daddy?; Jonathan's Best Week of Fantasy Ever; IR SZN; AI AnalystsOn this episode of the podcast, while Seth enjoys some time at Disney nursing his wounds after a bad upset, Jonathan and guest star COREY HILL reflect on all things that football brought in week 5 and look ahead to week 6. The guys talk OU Football, Prop Bets, trades and more ultimately leading to Corey revealing his power rankings. Buckle up.
2023-10-121h 01Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballBad Advice; Quarter-Season MVPs; Matt Pushes in Chips; Future Tyreek Hill ManagerFollowing a rough technical display last week, Seth and Jonathan work to redeem the pod. Fortunately, the league provided ample content through two great trades. The guys touch on these and, before picking against the spread, take a look at Quarter-Season Fantasy MVPs and Disappointments.
2023-10-051h 09Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballLow Quality Audio; High Quality Friends. Last Minute Puka. A Chan? Power Rankings.On this poorly produced episode of the podcast, Jonathan rides high as Seth laments Brennan's last-second victory in Week 3. Almost certainly too early, the guys talk tanks and playoffs, and dram of having Marvin Harrison Jr. on their roster. Jrog almost certainly makes the wrong pick against the spread, and the guys wrap up the podcast with the season's first Power Rankings.
2023-09-281h 09Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballPork Butts and Handcuffs - Week 2 review and Week 3 previewOn this episode of the Pod, Seth and Jonathan run back through a week of trades, Seth swoons over his newest love interest--Corey, the guys talk John 9:3, and play a new game picking future league matchups against the spread.
2023-09-211h 02Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek 1 Zeros and Heroes and Week 2 PreviewOn this episode of the podcast Seth and Jonathan take a look back at week 1. They discuss all the studs and duds, including taking a look back at a Monday Night Miracle. The guys also take a look at some pre-season predictions to see if it's time to panic. Lastly, the guys look ahead to week 2 and try to predict the next biggest upsets.
2023-09-1448 minMostly Legal Fantasy FootballWeek One!! It's On.On this episode of the podcast, Seth and Jonathan break down a wild week 1 slate of games. It's football time.
2023-09-0752 minMostly Legal Fantasy FootballDraft Recap - Shocks and Steals - Jonathan Almost Dies - More MailbagOn this episode, Seth and Jonathan reflect on a great draft weekend and talk through the biggest rookie draft moves. The guys discuss the biggest steals, talk upside of late-round flyers, and dig into the case of the Midnight FAAB deal. The guys round out the episode with some nerdy discussions on Stacks and Handcuffs.
2023-09-0154 minMostly Legal Fantasy Football2023 Rookie Draft PREDICTION PODSURPRISE POD. In this podcast, Jonathan and Seth go through the rookie draft AS IT SHOULD BE. The guys pass along their predictions and analysis for all 36 rookie picks, giving you the answers you should've gotten to the test that is the 2023 rookie draft. You will be listening to this after the draft, but the podcast boys called it long before it happened.
2023-08-2738 minMostly Legal Fantasy Football2023 Pre-Draft Podcast - Rookie Draft Takes. 2023 Fantasy Hot Takes. MAILBAG!We're back baby!! Hold onto your draft cheatsheets. In this episode, Jonathan and Seth unleash six months of pent up fantasy football anxiety in this 2 hour podcast that will almost certainly take you all the way up until week to to finish. Jonathan and Seth give their analysis on the 2023 rookie drafts. Talk about startup drafts the each participated in this summer. Pass around some projections for the 23-24 fantasy football season. Finally (really, finally) wrapping it up with a few mailbag questions.
2023-08-212h 02Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballWhat Halloween Candy is Your Team? Trade Deadline, A Look Back at the Startup Draft, Always Content, and Second Half SleepersOn this episode, Jonathan and Seth are joined by JD, who has recently taken over as the number 1 team in the league following Jonathan's brutal loss to Corey. The guys compare every team in the league to different Halloween Candy and in only what can be described as a Jimmy Fallon on SNL breakdown, heads will roll. We give some short analysis on real life NFL Trade Deadline Day news and flash back to the start-up draft to see how JD is dominating the league, again.
2022-11-031h 02Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballUntouchable Players, Seth's Eastern Europe Adventure, Jonathan's Bad Takes, and Corey's League to LoseOn this episode, Seth and Jonathan go back through some takes they made to begin the year (spoiler, Jonathan gave up a first round pick for some dust in the wind). The guys also re-draft the first round of the fantasy draft, go through some untouchable players, find out if it's time to panic for a couple of teams in the league and in the NFL, and give out their updated power rankings.
2022-10-201h 08Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballExtra Point Props, Trades, Asking for a Friend, and Ones to WatchOn this (probably too long) episode of the Mostly Legal Fantasy Football Podcast, Jonathan, Seth and special guest star Jacob Black run through recent league transactions, talk about the most recent matchups, and drop the capital "A" analysis this podcast is known for. If you manage to listen all the way through Seth telling you to play more redraft and Jonathan telling you to spend your hard-earned money on kicker props, you'll also get to enjoy some spicy power rankings.
2022-10-061h 32Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballCONTENT - Trades, Power Rankings, and Two Weeks of Hard DataSaquon for a First. Jonathan Taylor for three Firsts?! Just a normal day in Mostly Legal. In this episode Jonathan and Seth talk through recent trades, run back the big matchups, and go through what's real and not real in the NFL after two weeks.
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Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballPLAYOFF [SHORT] - Making the Tanking Worth it and Galaxy BrainIn this quick episode, Jonathan touches a few trades that came in right under the gun of the trade deadline last week and breaks down what needs to happen on Sunday for each of the three teams on the bubble to sneak into the playoffs.
2021-12-1105 minMostly Legal Fantasy Football12/3/21 Flu Game Episode, Bad BBQ, and UpsetsOn this episode, Jonathan visits with a special guest who is definitely not going to be the head football coach at LSU next year. We look back at a crazy Thanksgiving week list of matchups and look ahead at how the playoff picture is developing.
NOTE: Two wild trades were made hours before the podcast was published, so you won't be hearing any analysis on those in this pod.
2021-12-0343 minMostly Legal Fantasy Football11/19/2021 Prime Time Pickups, Getting Dunked On, UsherIn this solo pod, JRog breaks down a week where Jonathan crapped the bed in his matchup against Braden and Corey almost ALMOST got his first win on the year.
2021-11-1929 minMostly Legal Fantasy Football11/12/2021 Bryan Edwards the G.O.A.T., Recording in a Rain Storm, and T-Bone!On this episode, Jonathan breaks down last week's strong run of matchups and talks about a week of no trades, but perhaps the most exciting week of waivers yet. We also get to interview another MLFF owner: Tanner Boyd. Tanner explains his struggles this year, talks odds-on favorite to win the league, and shows us all he's minimally competent in an MBE-Style round of trivia.
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Work Smarter and HarderS2 Ep. 5 Momentum + Weakness Work and Critical FeedbackHello, curious minds! This week we are going over some common faults I have personally witnessed, that has impeded not only others performance but also my own. We discuss the importance of patience in the body when moving large loads and letting momentum be your friend! Also going over weakness work- not only from an athlete's perspective but for coaches too. Do we need 1,000 cues to make our athletes better, or do we need them to focus on just one? Lastly, we discuss the importance of dropping the ego and letting critical feedback from a valued source help shape...
2021-11-1026 minMostly Legal Fantasy Football11/5/21 Back in the Saddle, Nerd Stuff, and Down Goes King HenryOn this episode . . . He's back! Jonathan walks us through news and matchups, and takes a quick detour to explain two fantasy football statistics he's been using to try and predict WR play. What a dweeb.
2021-11-0528 minWork Smarter and HarderS2. Ep 4. Guest Tyler Volkman + Fitness in 100 WordsWelcome back, this week we were fortunate enough to spend time with Tyler Volkman- a fellow Crossfitter who has competed in several different competitions this year and is keen on improving his fitness! He also has a podcast called "Millenial to Millenial" which is worth checking out! In this episode, we cover Greg Glassman's famous quote of fitness in 100 words. Breaking down each part and what it means to us, ranging from how we eat, what kind of training we partake in, and bashing on ellipticals? All this and more to follow, enjoy the show!
2021-11-021h 05Mostly Legal Fantasy Football10/29/2021 Seth Odam Hosts(!!) Mostly Legal Fantasy Goes to Church, Zero RB Apologetics, Currency Jokes, and Jonathan hits the Transfer PortalIn this episode of the podcast, Seth Odam, another league manager steps in as host to finish off Jonathan's two-week IR stint. Currently Jrog is listed as PROBABLE to return next week. Seth goes through last weeks low-scoring performances across the league, digs into why drafting an RB in the first three rounds of the dynasty draft was BIG wrong, and wraps up the episode by trashing Tanner's team . . . not really but they're definitely going to be in a close matchup.
2021-10-2925 minWork Smarter and HarderS2. Ep 3. Warm Ups + Function VS Performance + Hard ThingsWe are back! It has been a crazy few months but were coming back with some recommendations on how to warm up, and to get the most bang for your buck! This episode also goes into the difference between function and performance, on the surface they may seem obvious, but within exercise, they are more complicated than you think! We also have our mental discussion for today on doing hard things, uncomfortable things, because life demands it. Thanks for listening everyone, enjoy the episode, contact us with questions and as always, please share and leave a review!
2021-10-2729 minMostly Legal Fantasy Football10/22/2021 Guest host Matt Irby(!!), biggest trade losers, and only going to school in Norman.On this episode of the podcast, fellow owner Matt Irby steps on the mic and guest hosts in Jonathan's place. Matt digs into the spread of power throughout the league (as evident by each team's record) and interviews Nick Marr, who was a part of this week's blockbuster CMC trade.
2021-10-2234 minMostly Legal Fantasy Football10/15/2021 Trade Bug, Bash(ed) Brothers, and Can Someone Please Stop BradenOn this shorter episode of the MLFF Podcast, we try our best to break down all of the recent trades after it appears the trade itch has taken the league like lice at a barber shop. Jonathan can't buy a win, Braden can't be stopped, and please dear Lord let this be Keenan Allen's week my wallet can't take it anymore.
2021-10-1528 minMostly Legal Fantasy Football9/23/2021 Week 3, Draft Busts, and a Serendipitous Self-SabotageThis week Jonathan, riding solo without a special guest, reviews a three-team trade that found the commissioner on the supposed losing end of a deal involving Terry McLaurin, Austin Ekeler, Adam Thielen, and Kareem Hunt. He also digs into several tight matchups and looks ahead at projections. Perhaps most importantly, we lament the success of someone who clearly did not set their lineup last week (boo shame shame).
2021-09-2318 minMostly Legal Fantasy Football9/16/2021 Week 1 in the Books and a Shambly Game of Two Truths and a LieOn this episode of the podcast, Jonathan runs through the slate of week 1 matchups and we celebrate both the high-flying and not-so-high-flying performances. Then, Jonathan goes full 20 questions with Jacob Black, fellow owner, before realizing he's completely forgotten how the game "Two Truths and a Lie" works, despite the rules being in the name of the game.
2021-09-1639 minWork Smarter and HarderS2. Ep. 2 Belts, Sleeves and Wraps + CommunicationDoes all that fancy gear we strap around our various body parts actually do us any good? Well, it makes us look good, but what if I told you that our bodies are so capable, we really have to supplement them rarely at all? This is a lesson I am still learning but I am encouraged to share with you all some pros and cons to things like knee sleeves, wrist straps, lifting shoes, and more. Follow us on social media for updates on episodes and more! @rogers_athlete8. Thank you for listening, enjoy!
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Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballNew Beginnings - Mostly Legal Fantasy FootballIt has begun. In this episode of the Mostly Legal Fantasy Football Podcast, Jonathan introduces the league's owners and breaks down some of the early moves of 2021. We also pour one out for Brennan--sorry, dude.
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Work Smarter and HarderSkiing + Sleeping InWelcome to season 2 of Working Smarter & Harder! Getting right back to what we do best, how much do you know about cross-country skiing? It actually has a surprising amount of benefit for what seems to be a relatively mundane sport, definitely worth looking into as our colder months approach! A sneak peek for this season includes interviews with the founders of GRIT apparel and a fellow podcast host that I had the pleasure of meeting this summer. As always your ratings and feedback help spread the word, and improve the show!
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2021-08-2626 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 28 Aging and RegretGetting older doesn't have to mean aching backs, pills Sunday through Saturday, and only feeding pigeons off a park bench. Growing older can be an amazing experience if we are willing to learn and grow stronger today! In this episode, we discuss some of the most important things to start tackling now to ensure the quality of life as we progress, as well as options that are available for older individuals as well! Enjoy the episode and as always, feedback is always welcome!
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2021-08-1033 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 27 Fatigue and HonestyThis week we analyze what exactly fatigue is and why is it so awful? Just kidding, we take a look at why fatigue is important and why it happens when it does! We also go into our mindset discussion regarding honesty, but not just to others but with ourselves, with our capability, and our willingness! Thanks so much for listening, new season starting as we roll into another semester here soon, with lots of new content on the way!
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2021-08-0324 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 26 Aerobic Training + Being PresentPicking up from where we left off with strength training and combining it with our discussion on weight loss we are going over aerobic exercise! This form of exercise has so much to offer and we are going to go over those benefits, as well as some ways to improve it from a performance perspective! WE shall also discuss the benefits of it within the body and how it can impact our strength training as well! Thanks to everyone for listening and offering feedback- it makes the show better!
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2021-07-2931 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 25 Injury in Exercise + HumilityHey guys! Welcome back- last week we took a hiatus but we are back in full swing going over injuries within exercise and sports! We will go over different kinds of injuries and the proper steps to take when it comes to recovering as well as potential choices for those who have experienced permanent injury! Enjoy the episode and as always, contact us regarding feedback, it makes the show better!
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24887534/
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2458-9-168
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2021-07-2029 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 24 Guest Blair ChapmanHey everyone! I was extremely blessed this week to be able to sit down and talk to Blair Chapman, someone who is working as a full-time athlete and coach. Blair competed at the Crossfit regionals this year, although experiencing an unfortunate injury, you will learn as I have what an indomitable spirit he has and how passionate he is about the sport and his pursuit of it! Please enjoy the episode and go check out his Instagram for further content! @theblairwoofproject.
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2021-07-0747 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 23 Weight Loss + Thoughts We ThinkThis week we will be diving into the touchy subject of weight loss! This is a widely controversial topic, but we are going to focus on the actual physiology of what exactly is happening in your body. These are not always the answers we want to hear but it is the truth, these are the things that will help us move the needle in the direction we want to go! And as our title says, we have to work smarter AND harder to achieve our goals!
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2021-06-2931 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 22 Guest Randen MathiasThis week we had an interview with long time friend of mine and Crossfit/Power Lifter Randen Mathias, having recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University Randen is someone who has always inspired me as a hard worker and thoughtful individual and it was a blast to pick his brain on this episode on topics such as Crossfit, lifting, coaching, athletics, and most importantly the mindset behind becoming a better person. Enjoy the episode and please feel free to contact me, and check out Randen on Instagram!
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2021-06-221h 00Work Smarter and HarderEp. 21 Exercise + Mental Health and FailingThe COVID-19 pandemic dealt everyone a different card, some were bad, some were terrible, and we all played our hands in different ways. However, this doesn't have to be the end of the story! One thing that came out of the pandemic was an increased level of depression and anxiety within students, but something else we learned is how important it is for us to exercise outside and spend time with other people. In this episode, we dive more into what that means and how it can help us develop the lifestyle we desire.
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2021-06-1529 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 20 Pregnancy + Exercise and LearningHey everyone! This episode was requested and I was happy to do some research and share some of the data that I have found supporting moderate levels of exercise even during pregnancy! I hope that it is encouraging to new mothers, or currently pregnant mothers and that you find something that works best for you and your baby to be! As always, thank you for listening and supporting the podcast, please share and review with your friends if you are enjoying it!
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2021-06-0826 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 19 History of Strength and Cardio + CalmWelcome back! This week continues from where we left off the last episode with a dive into the history of sports such as strongman, body-building, and aerobic cardiovascular exercise. We look at where the sports came from, how they originated and how they emerged into our current day and age! We will also look at how these sports have impacted society and culture over time. As always, thank you for listening, and for all feedback!
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2021-06-0135 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 18 History of Olympic and Power Lifting + FearHey everyone! This week we take a deep dive into the history of fitness, as it is important to understand our background to better understand the future- as we will find in this episode there has always been a common thread between the centuries that exercise induces well-being and longevity! Check out the episode for further details and facts. In this episode, we also dig into the more recent history of powerlifting and Olympic lifting and how they came to be! Links to the articles researched can be found below, and as always, thank you for listening!
2021-05-2633 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 17 Biking and IntegrityHey everyone, been wanting to reach out to my cycling and biking audience for a while! I even had a chance with some fellow students to do some research on the subject this semester! So many awesome things to discuss when it comes to biking, so many positive benefits for everyone on the fitness spectrum! Please enjoy, and as always feel free to submit questions and comments, they help this podcast get better with every episode! Also- check out these links below for some awesome info on biking!
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2021-05-1930 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 16 Flow State and ExpectationsHey guys! Breaking into some weirder parts of science and sports, while maintaining practicality and the ability to put it into practice in our everyday life! Please check out the articles below, they have lots of awesome content, from Steven Kotler, Csikszentmihalyi, and Jeanne Nakamura. Easy to read and very applicable, just the kind of science and research we like! Please remember to share and review the show, and feel free to contact me with questions!
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-017-9088-8_16
https://mktgsensei.com/AMAE/Consumer%20Behavior/flow_the_psychology...
2021-05-1131 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 15 Martial Arts and PeaceHey everyone! When we think of fitness we often correlate early morning jogs, or strictly lifting weights, but those forms of exercise support participation in sports like martial arts! Plus in this episode, we discuss how martial arts can have a positive impact on your fitness! Enjoy the episode and as always feel free to reach out and contact me for discussion and questions!
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2021-05-0429 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 14 Body Weight and Gymnastic Exercise + Being AngryHey guys we are back! Thanks for being patient while we took a short hiatus to rearrange some content production, we are back in full swing and hitting back with some discussion on bodyweight exercise and gymnastics and the benefits they can produce in not only your strength training but also in everyday life! Thanks so much for listening to the episode, please contact me for questions or discussion! We will be coming back next week and branching into some different sports!
https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2015/01000/comparison_of_the_acute_metabolic_responses_to.6.aspx?casa...
2021-04-2730 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 13 Supplements & Being DifferentThis week we dive into supplements, a widely controversial topic that is worth discussing! This episode emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the value of research when it comes to the things we put in our bodies! We discuss weight loss supplements, a little bit on protein (go check out our previous episode on protein for more specifics!), and much more.
Articles referenced:
https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/135/4/778/4663753?login=true
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/11/1640/htm
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3191260/
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2021-04-1433 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 12 Strength Training and FocusHey everyone! In this episode we bring up some of the basics when it comes to strength training, wanting to discuss some of the benefits and science behind why strength training works, and what to do to help either get started or push out of a plateau! Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening!
Grit Collective:
https://grit-collective.com/
Optimizing Strength Training book:
https://www.amazon.com/Optimizing-Strength-Training-Designing-Periodization/dp/0736060685/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=optimizing+strength+training&qid=1617739477&sr=8-2
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2021-04-0636 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 11 Guest Justin Eller - Talking about CrossfitHey everyone! It was great to have my buddy and fellow coach Justin come and talk on the podcast, we go over a little bit of his background and talk about how it has impacted him and changed his perspective on fitness, along with lots of other stuff! Enjoy the episode and as always, feel free to ask questions and contact us regarding any questions you may have. If you like this format, let me know and we will work on having other guests and discussion in the future
Contact info:
email: jdrogers@mavs.coloradomesa...
2021-03-3042 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 10 Caffeine and The Promises of LifeHey guys! This week we are taking a deeper dive looking at caffeine, why do we use it? Does it really improve performance? This and other topics discussed this week as we analyze this normalized but perhaps misunderstood substance! We also discuss the promise of life, what is it, and how do we approach this promise? Thanks so much for listening gang, next week our discussion with a guest will go live, thank you all for your patience!
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0059561
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/9/2120/htm
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2021-03-2435 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 9 Free Weights VS Machines + The Company You KeepHey guys! This week we dive right back into science as we look at the differences, the benefits, and the disadvantages of both free weights and machines, we will be providing some research as well as some personal experience with both to help better guide your decisions and inform you on your activities! Thanks again so much to everyone for listening, check out the links attached for the full articles, and my contact info down below!
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.451.9285&rep=rep1&type=pdf
https://www.nature.com...
2021-03-0944 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 8 Motivation, Maintenance, and PatienceHey guys! I have found that most frequently within all goals and ambition is this difficult patch that is so tough to get through. That maintenance phase in mid-February when you haven't seen your work come to fruition, and you are wondering why you should not just quit? In today's episode we discuss this idea and more, along with some tips and suggestions to keep in mind as we continue to strive towards our goals. As always, thanks so much for listening! Leave reviews, contact me with questions, and enjoy the episode!
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2021-03-0235 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 7 Protein and ListeningHey guys! This episode is a continuation of the last time when we were discussing energy, this week we dive a little bit into protein, why we need it, and what are some of the best uses of it when it comes to exercise? Thanks again so much to everyone who has given feedback and is listening, we are always looking for ways to improve! Enjoy the episode!
Calculation for g/kg of protein! = Body weight (divided by) 2.2 = Body weight (kg) x (protein recommended) = amount in grams to consume
Articles Referenced:
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2021-02-2342 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 6 Carbohydrates, Energy Forms, and GratitudeHey guys, this week we get right back into the science of exercise and how we function as a whole! We are going to dig a little bit into just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to food and how our body utilizes it, I wanted to break it down and make it more relatable and also dispel some myths regarding carbohydrates and how our body uses it! As always, enjoy and leave feedback and reviews it really does help us grow!
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-013-0079-0
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2021-02-1637 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 5 Mindset Focus: No OpinionsThis episode is more dedicated to mindset, every fifth episode will be solely dedicated to mindset, and working on our mental game. Because, when the central command is working with us, so is everything else. Today we are discussing reaction VS response and the benefit of not having an opinion, it may be stronger than you realize!
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Instagram: rogers_athlete88
email: jdrogers@mavs.coloradomesa.edu
2021-02-0928 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 4 Discussing Crossfit- and Judging OthersIn this episode we dive a little bit into some of the thoughts and statements that typically surround social media and non-Crossfitters, things like: "How dangerous is Crossfit?", "Isn't Crossfit expensive?" And a few other topics as well. I want to provide a DISCLAIMER, although in a majority of my content I attempt to remain unbiased and provide information from peer-reviewed sources, this episode contains more of my PERSONAL experience within the space, and I welcome discussion regarding any topics found within. Lastly in this episode, we will be discussing judgment, and what characters like Epictetus and Marcus...
2021-02-0239 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 3 Sleep and Exercise + Anxiety DiscussionToday we discuss the benefits of getting adequate sleep, as well as the impacts of exercise on sleep! Enjoy the episode, please contact me for any questions, feedback is always welcome, it is how we get better! Please share with others if you enjoyed it, and I hope you learned something that you can apply to your everyday life!
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10865-015-9617-6
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/apm/2017/1364387/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22131599/
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2021-01-2741 minWork Smarter and HarderEp. 2 Short VS Long Exercise and ComplainingHey guys! Hope you enjoy the episode, we are discussing the benefits of both short intense interval training as opposed to longer endurance and low intensity-based training! We are also discussing some more detailed thoughts about complaining! Thanks so much for giving a listen to this episode, as always I welcome feedback, it is how we improve! Here are the links to the articles I used in the episode- feel free to read some more!
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/252628475_WARM-UP_INTENSITY_AND_DURATION_AND_5_X_6_SECONDS_ERGOMETRIC_TEST_RESULTS_IN_YOUNG_ATHLETES
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2021-01-1935 minWork Smarter and HarderEp.1 Welcome - Stretching Discussion and Mindset Intro!Welcome to Working Smarter and Harder! A research-based podcast here to discuss the science behind exercise in a way that is easy to learn, understand, and apply! This first episode will be discussing the reason why "dynamic stretching" is more beneficial to athletes than static stretching! Curious to learn more about this topic? Follow the links below to read the full articles mentioned in the episode!
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30787647/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268816568_The_acute_effects_of_warm-up_static_and_dynamic_stretching_exercises_on_biceps_brachii_muscle_function_in_female...
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