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TelltalesTrump's 2nd Term: Analyzing Retail, Energy, Banks, Pharma, PBMs, Fast Food and more (e2446)In this episode, Mike Nicoletti, Jason Wallace, and Hunt Lawrence analyze market impacts of the developing Trump administration across various sectors.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:30 - Intro00:00:44 - World Oil Supply/Demand Analysis03:42 - US Gas Demand/Supply Overview04:40 - US Government Revenues and Expenses05:30 - UBER/DASH/ABNB/FIVE/HROW Analysis06:33 - Healthcare Sector (UNH/CVS/REGN/LLY)09:39 - Mining & Energy (FCX/ALB/CF/NEE)13:06 - Restaurant & Hospitality Stocks14:11 - Food & Beverage Sector15:19 - Pharmaceutical Companies16:20 - Industrial Equipment17:41 - Financial Sector Analysis20:58 - Natural Gas Companies21:27 - Oil Companies Review21:40 - Midstream Companies21:51 - Major Oil Comp...
2024-11-1432 min
TelltalesSilicon Valley to Wall Street: AI Transformers Unfold (e2431)Shownotes00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:56 - Market Update: Oil and Natural Gas• Oil pricing weakening; 4.4 million barrels of excess production capacity not being produced• Saudi Arabia and UAE may increase production in fall, causing near-month prices to drop• Natural gas trading very low due to oversupply; prices expected to improve in winter00:03:10 - U.S. Political Landscape and Budget• Discussion of Vice President Harris• Speculation on expiring Trump tax cuts and their impact on income tax revenue00:04:20 - Company Analysis: Retail and Transportation• 5 B...
2024-08-0132 min
50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat’s your “cranky old man” opinion? | One Good QuestionThis week’s question arose from a recent conversation Mike had with Omar Isuf: "What's your 'cranky old man' opinion?” Things change over time, and change doesn’t always make us happy. And the older we get, the easier it is to be cranky about it. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed as well. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #onegoodquestion.Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com!Chec...
2024-05-3111 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDThe lowdown on what we spent to open our gym? | One Good QuestionThis week’s question comes from Mike’s Instagram: “Would you ever be able to talk about overhead and planning from when you opened 3SB (our gym, Third Street Barbell)?” So yeah, we can…and we do! The financial part is definitely not the hardest part, but it’s important for sure.Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #onegoodquestion.Join our Discord fo...
2024-05-1714 min
TelltalesCashflow Insights: From Oil Markets to AI Innovations (e2420)In this episode of the Telltales Podcast, hosts Mike Nicoletti, Jason Wallace, and Hunt Lawrence, aka Mr. Cashflow, delve into the crucial role of cashflow in investing, particularly focusing on the oil supply and demand dynamics, the energy sector, and the implications of geopolitical events on market risk. They also discuss U.S. government finances, investment strategies, and the tech landscape, including the competitive developments between OpenAI and Google, Apple's potential moves in AI, and the evolving digital payment ecosystem. Corporate finance strategies, market predictions, and the increasing influence of high-speed internet options like Starlink are also covered. The...
2024-05-1636 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDHow do you organize yourself when starting a business? | One Good QuestionThis week’s question comes from Mike’s Instagram: “How do you organize your thoughts, wants, and plans when you’re building a business.” Everybody has their own personal organizational approaches (with varying degrees of success). We talk about what has worked for us. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one.Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #onegoodquestion.Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com!Check...
2024-05-1016 min
Telltales🇨🇳Assessing China Exposure - Memo Pages 1-20 (e2414)00:00:39 Exhibit C: WORLD OIL SUPPLY / DEMAND 00:03:08 Exhibit B: US GAS DEMAND / SUPPLY 00:05:25 Exhibit A: US GOVT REVENUES AND EXPENSES 00:06:43 China Risk Discussion 00:07:33 Page 20: UBER / DASH / ABNB / FIVE / ETSY 00:08:24 Page 19: UNH / CVS / REGN / BIIB / LLY 00:09:12 Page 18: FCX / ALB / CF / NEE 00:10:26 Page 17: FDX / UPS / NKE / COST 00:11:23 Page 16: MCD / SBUX / CMG / CELH / HLT 00:12:36 Page 15: PFE / MRNA / LNTH / BNTX / VRTX 00:13:30 Page 14: CAT / DE / GNRC / TDG / FAST 00:15:07 Page 13: JPM / MS / GS 00:15:41 Page 12: AR / EQT / CHK / AM 00:16:13 Page 11: EOG / MGY / PR / FANG 00:16:38 Page 10: KMI / EPD / ET / WES 00:16:44 Page 9: XOM / CVX / COP / OXY / LNG 00:17:37 Page 8: WMT / TGT / LOW / HD / KMX 00:18:28 Page 7: MA / V / PYPL 00:18:51 Page 6: T...
2024-04-0436 min
The Dividend Guy Blog PodcastStocks Sold: A Look Back at Mike's TradesThere are three main good reasons to sell. How has Mike's buy-and-sell process served him so far? Was he right to sell Disney (DIS), McDonald's (MCD), Andrew Peller (AW.UN.TO), or Algonquin (AQN)? Here's a look at these and more of Mike's trades and what investors can learn from them. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/168 Pick among the best dividend growers; download the Dividend Rock Star List. Twitter: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r...
2024-04-0341 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDIs fitness (social media) back? Do we have FOMO from missing the Arnold?Mike shares some signs that fitness social media and YouTube are regaining some of their old traction (2015-17 vibes, anyone?). Even attendance at the Arnold seems to be on the upswing again. Speaking of the Arnold, are we bummed that we didn’t go this year after making a return as spectators last year? Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and joined us for this one.Deep question this week. What is your biggest fear? We learned something about each other with this one.Do you have a question for one of our Fri...
2024-03-1348 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDHow do you stick with a lifting hobby for the long haul? | Crew ShowWe’ve all seen lifters go hard at the beginning and then burn out fast. Is it possible to pace yourself and continue to enjoy it year after year? Is competing the answer? We start off with trying to get consensus on what kinds of dogs we remind each other of. Mike accuses Matt of being into Warhammer, and we wonder if ren fairs are still a thing. Our own Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi), joined us for this one.Do you have a question for one of ou...
2024-02-281h 11
2024-02-2705 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDAre saunas best for recovery? | One Good QuestionThis week’s question comes from our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com). Bronzielocks asked, “Can you talk about using the sauna for recovery? Or what are your favorite recovery activities?” With all the fads in the fitness space, what --- in our opinions – actually works for us? Our own Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi) joined us for this one.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support.Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question”...
2024-02-2311 min
F-Buddies with Mike and AndyEpisode 114 - Ferg Fest '24 COMING SOON (F-Buddies with Mike & Andy)Mike Wendt and Andy Ferg announce the upcoming Food Truck Festival happening this year. A guy in Ireland thinks 81 beers in 3 days is "impressive." McD's are all over the place with their prices and are releasing the Quad Mac! Plus, snow storms, MILF life crisis, and other nonsense. This ain't your average food show... this is the food show you deserve. It's F-BUDDIES!
Special THANKS to The Gary Girolamo Group, Ben Franklin Print Co., Twisted Fate Brewing, Anthony's Roast Beef, Giovanni's Roast Beef & Alcohol Amor for sponsoring this week's episode!
Thanks to the very talented Mark DiChiara for the...
2024-01-172h 13
Hamburger Business Review PodcastHBR Holiday SpecialDoes McDonalds even celebrate the holidays? They did come out with a “holiday pie” but it doesn’t seem very festive. Back in 2000 they seemed to love Santa…Retail sales are expected to be up this holiday season, with bars and restaurants leading the way, so you’d think McDonalds would be leaning into the holiday cheer. But maybe when you are so dominant in the IEO space you don't need to flaunt it?What’s IEO? They kept saying it at the Investor Day presentation and I had to look it up. It’s the McDonald’s...
2023-12-2019 min
TelltalesAnalyzing the Memo: A Deep Dive into Pages 13-18In this week’s episode...[00:01:17] Energy Sector: Kickstarting the episode with a discussion on the current trends and future prospects in the energy sector. What does the landscape look like, and what should investors be aware of?[00:06:01] Banking: Analyzing the financial health and performance of JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Morgan Stanley (MS), and Goldman Sachs (GS). What do these banks have in store for investors?[00:06:54] Industrial and Construction: Delving into Caterpillar (CAT), Deere & Company (DE), and other key players. How are these companies navigating the current economic climate?[00:08:51] Pharmaceutical Innovators: A look at...
2023-11-0230 min
Son of a Lunch Lady#33 - Pour One Out for the Lord ft Jimmy ChucklesJimmy Chuckles joins the Oddcast to catch up on if @taylorswift and @killatrav are dating, pouring one out to the Lord and much more!
0:00 - Opening tidbits
1. Mike’s not a headliner but he did a headlining set. It went okay.
6:54 2. Mike and Meg went troll hunting.
8:03 - Reading Comments
17:34 - Weird World Activity
1. McDonald’s getting rid of the self serve soda dispensers
21:21 Special Guest: Jimmy Chuckles
1. A random woman yells at Chuck because of his shirt
26:50 2. Travis Kelce and T Swift Super Bowl Theory
30:38 3. David pours one out for the Lord
- Would you?
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2023-09-2145 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat sucks (and doesn’t suck) about home gyms? | Topic Thunder RewindWe’re taking a short Labor Day break and have this classic Topic Thunder (our panel format) episode. Labor Day Weekend is always a good time to fill in the gaps in your wardrobe! Head over to 3sb.co and use the code “pod” for 10% off your entire order. Original show notes: In this mini-episode, we share are thoughts and experiences with lifting in home gyms versus commercial gyms. The pandemic forced a lot of people into home gym situations. Some people hated it, while others joined the ra...
2023-09-0112 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat’s your gym fit inspiration?This week’s question from our Discord member, msoli: “You have talked extensively about how style or fashion has come from the hip hop community, the skateboarding community, and the basketball community. Where do you see style coming from now? The same places? Somewhere new? Does it matter based on your age?” Mike heads design for Good Company Apparel, so this question is mostly for him.___ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join...
2023-08-1916 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDThe most complicated part of owning a gym in 2023?This week’s question comes from social media, and Mike gets it pretty often: “What’s the most complicated part of owning a gym?” Owning any business is complicated. Which complications are specific to gyms? Our own Avi Lieu join us for this one. You can find her on IG @avi.lieu. ___ 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 Barbe...
2023-08-1114 min
Hamburger Business Review PodcastGrinding It Out with Chris K.Grinding It Out is the title of Ray Kroc’s 1977 autobiography and also an aspect of the personality that is needed to run the vast and massively powerful McDonald’s Corporation. Throughout the ten episodes of Hamburger Business Review we’ve taken to referring to the CEO as sitting on the Golden Throne."When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground." -Cersei LannisterThere have only been 10 CEOs of McDonald’s:* Ray Kroc: 1961 to 1973* Fred Turner 1973: to 1989* Michael Quinlan: 1989 to 1998* J...
2023-07-2629 min
Telltales2023.28 Unearthing Value in the Tech Sector: A Deep Dive into AI and Free Cash FlowShow NotesHunt begins the podcast with a discussion on AI's role in software companies and the impact of recent actions by OPEC, Russia, and Saudi Arabia on world oil demand.There is a detailed conversation about exhibits A, B, and C, reflecting on current trends in world oil demand, gas numbers, and the impact of the debt ceiling agreement.Various companies across different sectors are examined in-depth, with a focus on free cash flow. These include NVEC, United Health, CVS, Chipotle, Vertex, Lantheus, and more.Mike brings up the transformative...
2023-07-1328 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDFake fast food meat?This week’s One Good Question actually comes from some comments on Mike’s Instagram.Does a certain fast food restaurant use meat that’s not really meat? And is the occasional fast food meat not that big a deal? Avi Lieu joins us for this one. You can find her on Instagram @avi.lieu. ____ 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 (T...
2023-06-3018 min
80 of the 80s Music Podcast#29: Michael McDonald - Sweet Freedom (Part 1: Mike McD vs The World)Featuring, Guest Judge: DJ Jack Falcon, in an episode so epic, we had to split it in two! It'll take a game show battle for the ages to finally determine: Is Michael McDonald worthy of bestowment into the 1980s Halls of History? Beware Mr. McD, many opponents – including your arch nemesis, Kenny Loggins – await. :01: Michael McDonald vs. The World :36: Commercial Break :38: Michael McDonald vs. The World BONUS ROUNDS :54: Commercial Break :56: So, what do we think about Depeche Mode's Memento Mori? 1:00: More new albums from Alison Goldfrapp, Enforcer, and Pear...
2023-06-161h 09
Telltales2023.24 $NVDA Cashflow Outlook & Expanding the Energy Drink Market with $CELHEpisode Chapters[00:00:44] Exhibit C: Oil Supply & Demand[00:04:35] Exhibit B: Natural Gas[00:07:56] Exhibit A: US Gov Cashflow[00:09:46] Page 12: Gas Companies $AR $EQT $CHK [00:11:28] Exhibit B & Page 12: Gas Q&A[00:13:54] Other Macro[00:15:39] Page 3: $NVDA $AMD $INTC $TSM / $ASML [00:25:46] Page 8: $KMX , $WMT , $TGT , $LOW , $HD [00:26:46] Page 16: $CELH $MCD $SBUX $CMG [00:30:37] Page 8: $KMX $CVNA [00:31:15] Sign-offIf you are new, welcome! If you haven’t subscribed, join crew by subscribing here: 🎧 To listen to the podcast, click play button...
2023-06-1533 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDIs there a legit case against sumo?With the IPF now discussing banning sumo deadlifts, we try to come up with legitimate reasons (other than social media scrubs not liking them) why they shouldn’t be allowed in competition? Will this subject ever die? We start off talking about Mike’s recent trip to Alphaland and Corrupted Strength. Avi Lieu joins us for this one. You can find Avi on Instagram @avi.lieu. ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll g...
2023-05-1045 min
Sunday PapersSunday Papers w/Greg and Mike Ep 163 5/7/23We’re on strike! Not as podcasters but as writers. Louisville has been letting 10-yr-olds work at McD’s, but Utah won’t let 24 yr-olds work in porn. The Navy has drag queens and Tucker Carlson has some rules about how white men should fight.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-071h 1950% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat’s the greatest gift powerlifting has given you? | Topic ThunderDeep thought question: What’s the greatest gift has powerlifting given you? Strength? Friends? Purpose? Goals? Confidence? The crew weighs in with some heartfelt responses. Joe Stanek (@joe_gameday) sat in as guest host on this one, along with Mike, Nico (@nicoflores83kg), and Elexa (@nanoo31).____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 https://www.th...
2023-04-1409 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDDo audio books count as reading? | Topic ThunderIs listening to a book on audio the same thing as reading the words with your eyes? Is there a downside to only listening? There’s more disagreement on this than you might think. Joe Stanek (@joe_gameday) sat in as guest host on this one, along with Mike, Nico (@nicoflores83kg), and Elexa (@nanoo31).____ 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 ThirdS...
2023-03-3107 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDRewind: Dr. Mike Israetel on nutrient timingWe’re on a production break for a couple of weeks or so due to a trip out of the country, so we’re revisiting some valuable episodes from the beginning (and original format) of the show. (Plus, you get to hear us to an ad read we didn’t have time to cut out.)Here’s the original description of this episode:We’ve heard for years that WHEN you eat can make a huge difference. We’ve also heard that WHEN we eat carbs…or fat…or protein…can be critical to making the biggest gains, or losing the most...
2023-03-2931 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDIs texting cheating? | Topic ThunderSimple enough question, and yet... If you’re in a relationship, is texting with someone that it’s possible that you could be in a relationship with at some point considered cheating? Joe Stanek (@joe_gameday) sat in as guest host on this one, along with Mike, Nico (@nicoflores83kg), and Elexa (@nanoo31).____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!
2023-03-2408 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat’s the best condiment? | Topic ThunderWhat’s your go-to that perks up any meal? Mike thinks he has the ultimate answer. (He’s wrong. The correct answer not appearing in this episode is salt.) Our own Kyle Castro and Sebastian Brambila on Instagram join us for this one. Kyle’s on Instagram at @kyle.castroo and Sebastian at @sebastian_brambila . ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us! Join our Dis...
2023-01-0407 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhy do coaches need coaches?This week’s One Good Question comes from our Discord: Iced-T asks: “Why is it that I keep seeing people offer coaching but they have a coach themselves? No hate here just a good example, I have noticed Mike keeps referring to a coach since his latest push for a deadlift PR while he also just recently opened up applications for coaching of his own.” Maybe the better question is, what kind of progress can you make coaching yourself? ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Que...
2022-12-1613 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDFrom powerlifting to marathons with Joe GrinstainOur friend and local gym (HyperThrive Athletics) owner, Joe Grinstain, got bored with powerlifting meets and decided to find something else to compete in. He chose running, and he recently qualified for the 2024 Boston Marathon. We talk about how he made the leap into marathons, and what his training, lifting, and nutrition look like. We kick it off with a topic from a previous episode. Why would anyone make a young kid do a wall sit so long that he’s in tears? What would that accomplish and why are people defending it on Mike’s TikTok?
2022-12-141h 1850% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDTradeoffs when you trade in your 9-5? | One Good QuestionFrom 3SB Discord member msoli7:For Jim more so: As someone that pivoted from a traditional career into fitness/gym ownership/content creation what were the tradeoffs? Is there a best time in your life to do it or anything that specifically made you successful? For Mike along the same lines but if you did a 9-5 what could you see yourself doing?Our answers are probably NOT what you’d expect!____Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashta...
2022-11-1117 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDConverse Weapons, killer wasps, and morning planks on the toiletThe audio for this episode is a bit rougher than normal. Check the opening note for explanation. We’re joined by Dean Saddoris and Kyle Castro to discuss…well…stuff. We review a high-top shoe commercial from 1986 and talk about the trajectory of athlete and influencer marketing. Dean describes an encounter with a killer wasp. Mike describes his somewhat acrobatic approach to that morning pee.You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com. Kyle’s on Instagram at @kyle.castroo .____Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Quest...
2022-11-041h 2350% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDIs sumo actually HARDER than conventional?Our own Avi Lieu and Kyle Castro chop it up with us as ponder this and a few more questions. Is Ye smart, mentally ill, or both? Is using Melanotan worth having an orange dick? Does the Liver King have fake abs? Is being humble critical to good sportsmanship? Or is it ok to be a hot dog, and to publicly celebrate your victories? Is Conor McGregor’s trash talk overrated? Would Mike be a good dad?We had a lot of fun with this one. You can find Avi on Instagram @avi.lieu and Tiktok @av...
2022-10-271h 1050% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDKobe, Coach K, and the Redeem Team (Documentary Review)As the NBA prepares to take the courts for the 2022-23 season, we take a look a new Netflix documentary about the 2008 US Olympic basketball team, Redeem Team. How much do coaches affect winning? How did a team full of NBA talent ever manage to lose on the world stage? Could anyone by Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski have gotten this team on the same page? When Kobe Bryant entered a team whose chemistry had really already gelled, how did he overcome his reputation as a selfish player?More about the documentary here.____...
2022-10-121h 1750% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDDoes music make you lift better?This is a bit of a shorter episode, due to Jim’s laryngitis. Does music, maybe even specific music really make you lift better? We talk about what motivates us, and how and when to use external motivators like music, ammonia, or what ever does it for you.Listener resources:Research on music and liftingThird Street Barbell PlaylistSilent Mike Playlist Mike's Feel Good Playlist ____Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and us...
2022-10-0537 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWould you rather miss an open lay-up or get posterized? | July Q and AHaven’t done one of these in a minute. What are our favorite chocolate and non-chocolate candiesWould Mike rather miss an open layup or get posterized for game winning point?What’s our most viewed piece of content…and which are we the most proud of?When is a good time for someone relatively new to lifting to start using accessories? We also discuss a recent survey about high-quality vs. “cheap but trendy” apparel – and we attempt to get to the bottom of the definition of a “power bottom”Have...
2022-07-2153 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDHustle (2022): Finally another good Adam Sandler sports movie?We take a look at the 2022 Netflix film “Hustle” starring Adam Sandler, Queen Latifa, and more NBA cameo appearances than maybe any movie ever. Can an aging basketball scout make an NBA star out of a street baller from Spain? Is this basketball Rocky? Or basketball Creed?Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos is back for this discussion. Mike kicks us off with a question: Is there any upside for a celebrity or athlete to discuss whether they’re natty or not? Why even bother to address steroids at all? You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and...
2022-07-131h 10
conventioNOT PodcastA Father’s Tale - Dan Sinnott SrDan Sinnott Sr has experienced more in a single lifetime than most families. He was a young man when he realized that the life of a Detroit Police Officer - and the negative experiences life as a cop brought wasn't for him. Sure, lots of guys switch careers... but this guy, a man with a desire for adventure, decided to be an educator. You'll have to listen to the episode for the details, but Dan eventually moves halfway across the world, young family in tow. It's pretty obvious somewhere along the line, he also honed his talents...
2022-06-201h 1450% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDIs the new Top Gun any good? Is either of them a sports movie?This is our first shot at taking a look at a huge box office hit (Top Gun – 1986) that Mike had never seen and combined that with the opportunity to watch its huge box office hit sequel (Top Gun – Maverick). Dan Stornaiuolo (@bigdan916) joined us to compare these fighter jock flicks. Is the new one actually better? Is there volleyball? Does a sports movie have to have sports to be a sports movie? Spoiler warning for both movies, but if you haven’t seen the first one 36 years after it was released we can’t really help you. Hav...
2022-06-081h 0450% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDDo we need a strength sports Justice League? Plus thoughts on WSMShould there be more coordination around the timing of the biggest events in strength sports? Is there so little overlap among the different fan bases that it doesn’t matter? We also break down our thoughts on the different competitive formats of the sports. Mike starts us off with his quest to find something to make Greek yogurt more palatable. Have a question for us? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If your question is picked, you’ll get something special from us!Join our Discord for free! https://disc...
2022-06-0250 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDTyson (2008) documentary reviewWe took on the sometimes confusing and stylistically odd documentary Tyson, about the life and career of the often confusing and confounding former heavyweight boxing champ, Mike Tyson. Seemingly shot and edited in a style intended to convey just what goes on inside the head of one of the most electric sports figures ever, we break down what worked and didn’t work for us. More than anything, we were fascinated by all the crazy things he accomplished through brute strength and sheer force of will. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine & Kilos is back for this discussion. You can fi...
2022-05-2555 min
50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDDr. Mike Battaglino: How to check in with that buddy you’re worried about | Mental Health Awareness MonthWe always think of him as “70s Big Mike” but Dr . Mike Battaglino is an educator for the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Veteran, Adjunct Professor and competitive Strongman. Throughout these varied endeavors, Mike has become passionate about raising awareness for mental health, particularly for men where help-seeking is often stigmatized. In addition to raising money and awareness for Movember each year, Mike also facilitates the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training course and Mental Health First Aid.We dive into the question of how to have the difficult discussions about mental health, Resilience Training, and how nega...
2022-05-101h 2550% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDTony Gentilcore: Catching up with Tony GTony Gentilcore is a personal trainer & strength and conditioning coach located in Boston, MA. He's a co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance where he worked as coach from 2007-2015. He now owns and operates his own gym in Brookline, MA called CORE Collective where he helps regular people re-connect with their inner athlete. His writing has been featured on reputable publications such as T-Nation.com, the PTDC, and Men's Health. In addition, he's the co-author of The Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint and eats a disgusting amount of cheese on a weekly basis. Tony and Jim met in the early 2000s on...
2022-04-201h 0050% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDLooking back – Episode 200We reflect some on the history of this show and chat about the nearly 400 combined podcast episodes we’ve done together. In addition to a few other topics, we get into the value of coaching relationships and why Mike doesn’t coach anymore, and how friction in business relationships is actually a good thing. Have a question for us? Hit us up on social media (or our discord) and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. If we pick your question for a Friday show, you’ll get a prize from 3sb.co! Join our Discord for free! https://discord.com/invite/XVvJ5eNzdq...
2022-04-061h 13
The Restaurant Report199. Crypto Impact on Restaurants - Fresh Mex Moves and McD Goes All-in on PodcastsCrypto Impact on RestaurantsRestaurant Revitalization Fund is dropped from omnibus spending bill as hope for relief dwindles. The second round of restaurant relief will not be included in the omnibus spending bill expected to be voted on by Friday. The rallying cry for a last-ditch effort to include another round of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in President Biden’s spending package was led by Senate Small Business chair Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Maryland) and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) in February. Torchy’s Tacos founder Mike Rypka is back as CEO, the company said Thursday.Fresh Mex Move...
2022-03-2220 min
Reborn with Ashley HornerInsights from Third Street Barbell's ’Silent Mike’ Farr“Silent Mike” Farr is a content creator and influencer whose fitness training, gaming and fashion videos have drawn millions of viewers. He’s also the founder of the Third Street Barbell gym and apparel line, and co-hosts the popular podcast 50% Facts with Silent Mike and Jim McD.On today’s episode of Reborn, Ashley catches up with Mike, and learns how he got into powerlifting, hears about the opening of his new gym Third Street Barbell and the vision behind it, and Mike gives advice to listeners interested in opening up a gym.
2022-02-111h 09
Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast with Mike TohikianHot Spotting Real Estate Podcast - Ep.1 - Rona Gaur & Ronia LutfiIn today's Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we'll be chatting with Rona Gaur & Ronia Lutfi.Rona is a National Real Estate Manager at McDonalds and Ronia is a Director of Real Estate for WingStop Western Region . Topics DiscussedOur guests open up about what, when and how they go into commercial real estate and what their current job roles entailDiscussion about challenges faced when first starting in the commercial real estate industryCOVID's impact on brand expansion, sales, and job performanceNetworking within the industry (ICSC) Pet peeves when it comes to getting deals done
2022-01-0548 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat do we hate to see in the gym? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)Is curling in the squat rack a huge break of gym etiquette or just a practical solution? Is loading the leg press up with every plate in the gym, five linebackers, and 7 cheerleaders a good move? Does training on an inflated half-sphere ever make sense? And is there a better drink holder than a reverse hyper? Our friend and gym member Dan Storniuolo @stormcloud415 joins us, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel here. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and sub...
2021-11-1912 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat’s a good protein source and why does everyone think it’s peanut butter? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)Everybody loves peanut butter, or do they? Many people love it so much that they think it’s a great protein source, but it’s not relative to its calorie count. We talk about the allure of nut butters, what we like and don’t like, and which protein sources actually make more sense for someone on a diet. Our friend and gym member Dan Storniuolo @stormcloud415 joins us, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel here. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStr...
2021-11-1211 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDShould you be trying to get dates at the gym? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)We discuss the rights and wrongs of trying to get dates, or even talk to strangers, at the gym. Can you do it without throwing up red flags? Are there times that it’s ok, and times it’s really not ok? Our friend and gym member Dan Storniuolo @stormcloud415 joins us, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel here. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at 3sb.co! Local memberships and international fresh...
2021-11-0613 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDFoam rollers, mobility, etc.: What interventions actually helped us? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)We discuss which strategies for dealing with the aches and pains of both lifting and life have worked for us. We’ve seen both scams and actual relief. We’re joined on the panel by Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris.ck, and at caffeineandkilos.com. Kyle’s at @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel here. Listener resources: Layne Norton on blood flow restriction training. Andy Galpin on Cold and Heat shock proteins. Check out our gym (Third St...
2021-10-2912 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDShould stringers be banned? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)We take a lighthearted look at the world’s most minimal gym wear. Are stringer tanks a fashion statement or just a way to get around the rules that make you wear a shirt in the gym? Should they be banned, or should only some people be allowed to wear them? We’re joined on the panel by Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris.ck, and at caffeineandkilos.com. Kyle’s at @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel...
2021-10-2210 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat sucks (and doesn’t suck) about home gyms? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)In this mini-episode, we share are thoughts and experiences with lifting in home gyms versus commercial gyms. The pandemic forced a lot of people into home gym situations. Some people hated it, while others joined the ranks of long-time home gym lovers What’s missing when you lift at home? And what makes it better than lifting away from home? We’re joined on the panel by Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris.ck, and at caffeineandkilos.com. Kyle’s at @kyle.castroo. You can check out the vid...
2021-10-1512 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWho you gonna let yuck your organic yum? | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)Welcome to another short Friday episode of the show we’re now calling “Topic Thunder with the Gossip Boyz” (subject to change). In this episode, we discuss not so much whether organic food is better but whether we should pay any attention to “influencers” on either side of the issue. We’re joined on the panel by Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris.ck, and at caffeineandkilos.com. Kyle’s at @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel here: Check out...
2021-10-0810 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDDoes giving up “self love” equal “self improvement?” | The “no fap” trend | Topic Thunder (Mini-episode)Welcome to another short Friday episode of the panel discussion segment we’re now calling “Topic Thunder with the Gossip Boyz” (subject to change). In this episode, we take on the “No Fap” trend which has guys (and maybe girls?) give up masturbation in order to gain more focus, get stronger, etc. We’re joined on the panel by Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris.ck, and at caffeineandkilos.com. Kyle’s at @kyle.castroo. You can check out the video version of this episode on Mike’s channel here...
2021-10-0112 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWho are you really training to impress? | "Topic Thunder" Mini-episodeWe wanted to share a side project that we’re working on. It’s a panel show that mostly relies on opinions – some outrageous, some insightful, and some just well…funny. All packed into roughly ten minutes. We’re joined on the panel by Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos, and our gym manager, Kyle Castro. You can find Dean on Instagram @deansaddoris.ck, and at caffeineandkilos.com. Kyle’s at @kyle.castroo. In this episode, we discuss to what extent people workout to attracted attention from the opposite sex…or respect from the same sex (or vice versa). You can check out...
2021-09-2411 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDDocumentaries about star athletes we didn’t know were trans (Part 2)We spend a couple of episodes talking about a couple of high profile (in their sports) transgender athletes through the lens of documentaries about their lives: “Transformer” about the life of powerlifter/bodybuilder Janae Kroczaleski, and “Untold: Caitlyn Jenner” about the 1976 US Olympic Decathlon gold medal winner. Most people did not know either was transgender when they were at the peak of their careers and they were held up as heroic male icons. In part two, we discuss the impact their gender identity struggles may have had on their competitive success. It’s probably not necessary to have seen the documentar...
2021-09-2249 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDDocumentaries about star athletes who were secretly transgender (Part 1)We spend a couple of episodes talking about a couple of high profile (in their sports) transgender athletes through the lens of documentaries about their lives: “Transformer” about the life of powerlifter/bodybuilder Janae Kroczaleski, and “Untold: Caitlyn Jenner” about the 1976 US Olympic Decathlon gold medal winner. Most people did not know either was transgender when they were at the peak of their careers and they were held up as heroic male icons. In part one, we focused mostly on contrasting what we knew of these athletes going in with how they are portrayed in the documentaries, how they became involved...
2021-09-1645 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDDo we need heroes?Humans seek heroes. They probably always have, but is this a good thing? And who qualifies as a hero? Can you be considered a hero just because of your job title? Does performing a heroic act make someone a hero? Do heroes have to be perfect people in all aspects of their lives? Where should we draw the line between being inspired by heroes and patterning our lives after them? Mike kicks off the episode with observations on the unnecessary stigma surrounding “kid foods” like chicken nuggets. Listener resources: In case you’re not familiar with the Hero’s Journey. Psycholo...
2021-09-1056 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD“Untold: Malice in the Palace” Documentary Review – How did the Pacers-Pistons brawl really start?The 2021 Netflix documentary “Untold: Malice in the Palace” unpacks some overlooked elements of a riot that broke out during an Indiana Pacers/Detroit Pistons in November 2004. The careers of Pacers’ Jermaine O’Neal, Reggie Miller, Stephen Jackson, and Ron Artest (Metta World Peace) were all impacted in the aftermath. All but Miller received suspensions…and he chose to retire at the end of the season (his 18th}. Many involved in the melee also faced criminal charges. All of this coming after the small-market Pacers were widely believed to be on track for an NBA title. NBA rules also changed in the afterm...
2021-08-191h 01
conventioNOT#72 - A Grow Culture - Graham MeriwetherGraham Meriwether started his career as a filmaker in an interesting way, chasing bodies around the streets of Detroit. Even though the young documentatian hadn't found his calling, he knew that he was inspired enough to create content that mattered. By the time he turned his focus to his bigger films like American Meat and Farmers For America, he'd filmed countless dead bodies and foraged the Detroit Police Department's Delta Zones and produced content for The Julliard School of Dance. American Meat eventually became his first theatrical release and It contrasts industrial feedlots with Joel Salatin's Polyface Farms, a model wh...
2021-07-221h 15
Trek Talk with Tech and KirkTrek Talk - Episode 45 - Jim McD (50% facts)Techman16 and StrangeKirk speak with Jim McD from 50% facts podcast and nerd about star trek.
Check out Jim McD's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd/id710541646 and follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/?hl=en
Topics covered:
- The original podcast that Jim McD started and how it grew.
- Awesome story about Jim meeting his wife and taking her to see Star Trek the motion picture.
- Crazy story about Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan.
- Talk various things about...
2021-07-201h 3850% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDDoes being “disciplined” in the gym automatically carry over to anything else? | June Q & AMike brings a “hot take Tuesday” issue to the table. Is how you do one thing really how you do everything? Other questions include whether we’re getting any World’s Strongest Man visitors? Do we have hobbies outside the gym? What’s our gym equipment wish list? What surprised us most about the process of starting a business? Finally, we discuss where we think the fitness industry is in its business cycle. Other than some contraction among some large gym chains, are there other pockets of the industry going through contraction and retrenchment? Check out our new gym (Third Street Bar...
2021-06-171h 00
#mindhint#36. McD x BTSYang lagi VIRAL... Dan apa faktor yang membuatnya menjadi VIRAL..Pssttt.. bisa kamu praktekan di BISNISmu sendiri
2021-06-1111 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD“Super Size Me” – How did this junk food movie fool anyone? | Review and reactionThe 2004 Morgan Spurlock documentary, “Super Size Me” posited that fast food – and a sedentary lifestyle – caused America’s growing obesity epidemic. Spurlock spent 30 days eating food from McDonald’s three meals a day for 30 days, and cut his normal exercise to zero to “prove” the ill effects of these choices. Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos joins us for this episode. Mike and Dean had seen the film years ago and watched again recently. Jim had not seen it before. How much of it is still believable? What are the most problematic elements today? Does it tell the truth or is it just telli...
2021-06-031h 20
conventioNOT Podcast#69 - Culinary Cousins - conventioNOT MastersOur love for food and flavors is pretty evident in the conventioNOT episode archives. Mike and McD have interviewed cookbook authors, pit masters and chefs more than a few times. The only thing tough about bringing chefs Chris Warsow, Lawrence LaPianta & Will Branch for this expert roundtable was narrowing them down for the episode. We even pulled this one off without a technical hitch. Those familiar with the show have heard their origin stories and these three showed up ready to break down all things food and even get a little personal about the challenges fa...
2021-03-291h 10conventioNOT#69 - Culinary Cousins - conventioNOT MastersOur love for food and flavors is pretty evident in the conventioNOT episode archives. Mike and McD have interviewed cookbook authors, pit masters and chefs more than a few times. Those familiar with the show have heard their origin stories and these three showed up ready to break down all things food and even get a little personal about the challenges facing their businesses, insight for the future and their favorite gadgets.
2021-03-291h 1050% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat do you need to know when starting a gym (or any business)?This started out as a question asked on Mike’s Instagram: What did we learn in starting a gym? It quickly evolved into a larger discussion of the challenges associated with starting any business. We cover some of our previous experiences (this is not our first rodeo) and how they informed our approach to what we’ve been working on for the last year. It’s fair to say that we’ve learned at least as much about ourselves and each other as we have actual business knowledge. Some of the topics: If you can’t come up with a succinct p...
2021-03-1857 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat do regular gym guys think of powerlifting? w/Fat Dan & his brothers from the Bridge to Bridge PodcastWe brought in two of our buddy Dan Stornaiuolo’s hilarious and engaging brothers, Dom and Mike, to give an outsider’s perspective on powerlifting accomplishments – particularly their “little” brother’s lifting. Don and Mike host the Bridge to Bridge Podcast featuring interviews with SF Bay Area sports figures. Both grew up as athletes, so we unpack and contrast training and competition experiences among various sports. Other questions that came up: Do Silent Mike and Dom look alike and what celebrities do they remind people of? What activities have they used to stay sane during the pandemic? Why can nobody locate their...
2021-03-031h 01