Barbell Buddha Rediscovered

In this closing episode of Barbell Buddha Rediscovered, I'm doing a "live listen" where I get to sit down with the buddy one last time. To say Chris's life and work has impacted me is an understatement, and this show is my final attempt to share that message. Today on the show, we'll get plenty of nuggets and peals as well as an ending that is truly surreal. Thank you Chris. And thank you, dear listener. Peace, love, namaste, cheers, -Brooks

In this episode of Barbell Buddha Rediscovered, I interview top strength coach, Julien Pineau. Julien needs little introduction to this audience, so I'll let the episode speak for itself. We discuss Julien's life before and after Barbell Shrugged, his personal connection to Chris, and what Julien is up to now. Special thanks to Julien for coming on and to Mr. Bledsoe for the connection. Enjoy the show.

Today on the show, Chris discusses what's been going on after a 2 month podcast hiatus. He talks about the updated Barbell Shrugged, the deeper meaning of D3&T, and answers 3 questions from his fans. Chris does most of the heavy lifting today so sit back, relax, listen, and enjoy the show.

Today on the show, Chris reflects on the flammability of old ways, how to break through the “Am I enough?” question, and finishes with his 3 Fold Path for achieving his dreams in 2016. He's back in Memphis on the day after his birthday, and you can hear the raw emotion coming through. It's time for a resolution.

In his final interview for Barbell Buddha Rediscovered, I head down the rabbit hole with Mike Bledsoe in Austin, Texas to discuss our first encounter at PaleoFX, wise morons, and Mike reflects on the lessons of Chris's life and legacy. I want to give a special thank you to Mike for inviting me into his life, contributing to the show, and for being a friend and mentor to me over the last 5 years. His contibution to my life and development cannot be overstated. Enjoy the show.

Words are magic. And I'm going to prove it. Today on the show, I'm going to give you a different look as a sneak peek of what you can expect in my next podcast project, Serious. Fun. In that show, I choose a specific topic, and I use clips from different souces to deconstruct issues that I care about. And the issue that I care about today in Chris's show is about the magical power of writing, and why you should* be doing it.

I'm coming to you, in your earbuds, from Fairy Hill, Portland Parish, Jamaica. Today on the show, Chris is going to talk about his first Tony Robbins experience, how to pick up on patterns, and what to do about it once we find them.

Today on the show it's another "live listen" where we talk about training, pursuing quality, and continuing to do less things, better.

Today's show is honest and personal. Chris has 3 Questions from his fans that he wants to answer. He touches on the importance of doing the most important thing first, how to build faith in yourself even when doubt is present, and a funny story from his football days. A long one, and worth it. Enjoy.

Today on the show, it's another "live listen" where I go in without prelistening to the show and give my live reactions. Chris has 3 big reasons why seeking mentorship is our best bet for making progress. Enjoy!

Today on the show I talk about my CrossFit origins and the small moves I made that brought me into the CrossFit Memphis / Faction SC / Barbell Shrugged ecosystem by this point in Chris's timeline (June 28, 2015) when the original show was released. We also have a clip from a seminar Chris and the BBS guys hosted in Miami about the importance of the small moves that allow for the big goals to be achieved. Happy Vice Friday!

It's Vice Friday so I've got snacks and good show lined up for you. Enjoy!

How better to start the year than getting off on the good foot? At least, that's what we're going for. But not everything goes according to plan. On today's show, Chris gives us 3 hot tips for getting traction when motivation and inspiration seem fleeting, and we're gonna smoke a taco or two! Enjoy the show, and Happy New Year!

It's Chris's birthday so I wanted to catch up with him and hear this righteous story. It may be his birthday, but he's the one giving the gifts on this episode. Let's hear how Chris stared down his hero, the devastating aftermath, and what he learned. I'll also share some personal things in my life lately. Enjoy the show, and Happy Birthday Chris!

Let's catch up on my 2022 and let Chris whisk us away with a his hilarious tale, The Debauchery Diary. Let's have a lust for life and hit FULL SEND!

After a long break I dust off the ole headset and discuss where we are in the story of Chris Moore and celebrate his life and legacy after departing from this earth 6 years ago. Glad to be back with you.

On this New Years Eve show, we go in on Spartan races and how to unlock your natural athleticism. Strength of more than a number. What can you DO with that strength? Does it take you 45 minutes just to get ready to use it. If the Mountain from Game of Thrones can get his ass kicked by a 155lb Connor McGregor, who is really stronger? The answer is not so easy. And Chris closes the show by reading "Big Things" from his book GET CHANGE. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

Today is Chris's birthday, so I wanted to share this guest appearance by Zach Even-Esh. If you're a fan of Chris, Zach needs little introduction and was one of the catalysts for Chris's transformation. Zach and I cover what it's like to coach youth athletes, what it takes to be successful in the gym & life, and Zach opens up about his relationship to Chris in this special interview with the one and only, Zach Even-Esh. Enjoy...

On today's show we have a few juicy music nuggets, I share some tips for improving your training, Chris does some Q&A, I talk about some documentaries I've watched lately, and we let Chris close the show with a documentary recommendation of his own. Merry Christmas!

Today on the show we're solving the problem of progress. I have two confessions I have to make where I explain why the show has been on pause and what the hell I've been up to over the last 7 months. Plus, Chris has 5 tips for making progress, and I preview what's to come as we close out the final 20 episodes of Barbell Buddha Rediscovered. Glad to be back! Enjoy.

Today on the show we're getting stronger, setting better goals, and riding the wave of life. Chris has some tips on goal setting for strength and we're going to flesh that out and show you how to apply this to everything you want to pursue. Enjoy!

This interview is going in as a substitute for episode 79 of Barbell Buddha, the "Barbell Shrugged Thanksgiving special w/ Christmas Abbott" that took place in Sweden while visiting Eleiko's Headquarters. That episode is fun and loose and there are some gems scattered in this episode, so I encourage you to go listen to it after this interview. Dr. Galpin is a tenured University Professor with a PhD in "Human Bioenergetics". He teaches classes, publishes research, and works with athletes in the areas of health, human performance, strength & conditioning, and nutrition. If you're a fan of Chris and Barbell Shrugged you've heard his name many, many times. Andy was a colleague, former roommate, and close personal friend with Chris. I can't thank him enough for coming on the show and paying tribute to Chris's legacy and giving an honest, raw, and at some times, emotional take on Chris's life and legacy. I'm going to kick the show off with a song called “All or Nothing” by my favorite band, MuteMath. I encourage you to listen deeply to the words and carry that forward into the show. “Don't waste your whole life, on just a half try, it's all or nothing” Please enjoy this special episode of Barbell Buddha Rediscovered called “The Story of Two Chris's.”

Today on the show I confess my sins against the muse and how life is testing my persistence, and Chris talks about the band KISS and discusses The Power of Fight. I have some great clips lined up for you today. Let's rock and roll!

Today on the show I summarize Chris's 7 Lessons for Progress, and we reflect on the significance of this show and how it foreshadows so much to come for Chris. A deeply personal episode, and a tribute to the Buddha himself.

Today on the show I share a listener success story and Chris has 4 Lessons for Doing Awesome Sh*t. I don't know about you, but I like doing awesome sh*t. If you do as well, this show is for you! Enjoy.

Today on the show we'll get into the Hero's Journey and why f*ck ups and let downs are all part of it. We get a lot of Chris today as he recounts his own personal history and perspective on failure and why everything is going to be ok, if you allow it. On a personal note, I think this is the best Barbell Buddha Rediscovered I've produced so far. I know you'll leave inspired and ready to tackle any challenge thrown your way. Enjoy it.

On this episode I talk about staying moving during tough times, I give a quick tip about training, and I share a clip from Travis Mash's podcast "The Barbell Life" where he interviewed Chris and they give us a dose of the real. I hope you enjoy it.

Today we're gonna talk strength training, what Chris learned from "Tony the Fridge," and we have an amazing clip of Chris reflecting on the humble origins of Barbell Shrugged. Join me, will you?

This morning I read a chapter from Jocko Willink's "Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual" that inspired this show. I'll read the chapter that fueled my inspiration then I'll share the bulk of Chris's show where he plays recorded audio from a lecture he did at Princeton University. Both serve as a reminder to WAKE UP and LIVE while we're alive. Enjoy the first show of 2021. -Brooks

2014 was a big year of change for Chris. In the episode we explore how to get your sh*t together to allow that change to happen. Chris delivers many powerful lessons, including the MOST IMPORTANT LESSON of his work. I hope you enjoy it.

Today on the show I'm come clean about COVID-19, I share 3 books that changed my life, and I pass the torch to Chris for him to share the same. This show is long, and worth it. Enjoy!

In this show I get into some Memphis history, I share some trip ideas I'm planning for 2021, Chris continues to plug away at the theme of keeping at it, I offer some ideas around meditation, and we close with Chris reading a chapter called "Divine." Thanks for listening!

This week I host guest Mike Bledsoe for a discussion about passions, love, and life in our shared hometown of Memphis, TN. I had a blast with him as always and I know you will too. Enjoy!

This week on the show: -I start by explaining how this episode syncs so perfectly with last week. -I'll let Chris do his thing for about 9 minutes where he'll get into something inspired by Alan Watts magic -I'll talk about some realizations I've been having about change -And we'll let Chris close the show with some spoken word and the second half of Get Hurt. Enjoy!

This week on the show we hold tension between two truths, we have a special guest interview with Carl Paoli, and Chris reads "Magical Shit Can Happen." Enjoy!

This week on the show, Chris teaches us about the art of "keeping at it" and the power of a new perspective. It's been a while, and I have quite a few new perspectives of my own to share. I know you'll dig this one. Cheers!

On this episode I catch you up on the first 1/5th of my 60 days on the road, Chris shares a beautiful segment and does some Q&A, and we discuss the magic of the small things. Enjoy.

On this episode I try to get back in the swing and Chris has two stories that are right on time. Got some new equipment too, sorry for the segment with only left audio!

Today on the show I have Mike Bledsoe on to recap episode 62 of Barbell Buddha, talk about music & synchronicity, and create a "brave space" for your eardrums. Listener beware!

Your daily double episode continues with some wise words from Chris about leveling up your game, how to create a "Not Know Mind" and he closes with some Twitter questions. Be sure to check out Ep 60 first!! Enjoy

This week I catch you up on what's been happening over the last month and what may be coming in the future. Stay with me!

This week on the show Chris opens about Late Bloomers and the mirage of "being behind," I riff on how that's showing up for me in my life, and Chris closes the show by performing "Fog In, Fog Out" like only he can. It's good to be back. Enjoy... If you want to support the show, please leave a kind comment and rate us 5-stars. If you want to receive a free resources for health and strength, check out meadowsmentoring.com/manstrength Need support during an unprecedented time? Sign up for my Modern Men's Group at meadowsmentoring.com/modernman

This week on the show, I go on a little rant about "odd instruments" in training and Chris shares two stories. The first story, "The Feel Good Tension" is very timely and offers a different perspective on the benefits of tension. The closing story, "The Crossroads," is one of his most important stories in the entire collection because it serves of a reminder at how precious life truly is. A splendid show. Enjoy!

We've got a lot of ground to cover this week. Stay with me as we go through Chris's episode one section at a time to discuss why his work is more important than ever during a culturally anxious time. No better way to celebrate his life, 4 years after his passing, than to dive deep and explore how we can apply these lessons to build a better life for ourselves and our communities. I hope you'll join me.

This week I try something different. I make a case for curiosity and read a poem I wrote. We are Curious.

This week we're back on track with 3 awesome clips about meditation, what to expect during big change, and the best sort of music. Enjoy!

This week on the show I get Mike Bledsoe to jump on the mic with me to answer the same Twitter & Instagram questions from Barbell Buddha's episode back in 2014. You won't want to miss it. Enjoy!

For this week's show we have a special pearl from Chris, we learn 4 lessons for getting better at anything, and Chris closes with a pretty damn good pep talk. Enjoy

Today we chat briefly about the value of "Reverse Mentorship," Chris and I share about the Power of Constraints, I commit to a new project, and Chris closes with a little story time. Happy Vice Friday!

This week on the show Chris drops some timely wisdom for our COVID-19 outbreak and we discuss ways to thrive in our new environment. It's time to turn your Chihuahua back into a wolf!

This week on the show Chris has 3 powerful ideas he wants to share with us, right on time. We talk about patience, the danger of expectation, less stressful ways to close the gap, and the power of changing your point of reference. Enjoy!