KeepTalking Podcast

In this episode:Analysis of the statement: "War is good for the economy"History of American warsAttempt to determine their effects on the economyAnalysis of who war really could benefit

In this episode:Definition of a trade deficitHow it differs from national debtHistory of the US balance of trade and country-by-country breakdownSpeculation on whether or not a constant trade deficit matters

In this episode:Definition of socialism and how it differs from communismHistory of socialism and where it is practiced todayElements of the US that are socialistBrief speculation on the future

In this episode:Definition of inflationHistory of inflation around the world and in the USCurrent US inflation rates compared to historical standardsThe question of whether or not it matters

In this episode:Current energy consumption by energy sourceA history of energy sources used in the USRenewables and non-renewablesSpeculation on the future

In this episode...Overview of US "allies" and "enemies" History of how US alliances have changedGlobal power dynamicsA cool map that shows how "friendly" other countries are

In this episode, I talk about the $36 trillion US national debt and try to make sense of it.

In this episode, I give a brief overview of global semiconductor manufacturing and talk about how relations between China and Taiwan (and the US) relate to it.

In this episode, I share a brief overview of nuclear weapons and speculate on how much of a threat they are in the modern world.

In this episode, I talk about the complexities of the US income tax system and speculate on whether or not the income tax systems of other countries are better or worse for their citizens.

In this episode, I explain the history of the US dollar and other reserve currencies and speculate on what would happen if the US dollar loses its reserve currency status.

In this episode, I share an anecdotal story and facts and statistics to speculate on who profits the most from the drug trade and the war against it.

In this episode, I give a brief overview of the history of and reasoning behind tariffs, speculate on the pros and cons, and put the current Trump tariffs into perspective.

In this episode, I talk about three funny fitness trends.

In this episode, I give a personal trainer's perspective on the term "functional fitness."

In this episode, I talk about 3 bad habits that plague many of us in the modern world.

In this episode, I share examples of why - in spite science being useful most of the time - there are times when it doesn't apply.

In this episode, I pick my 5 favorite exercises for helping people live a long and healthy life.

In this episode, I share my story and opinion on why most people should pursue body recomposition in order to learn more about themselves.

In this episode, I talk about 5 modern conveniences that are bad for our health if we're not careful, and include several controversial opinions.

In this episode, I speculate on ChatGPT and AI's impact on human society as we move forward.

In this episode, I share a few anecdotes about how we need to get control of our screen habits late at night.

In this episode, I talk about 5 exercises that I do not like in spite of being a fitness fanatic.

In this episode, I rank the 5 worst environmental health hazards that you should be concerned with and give tips on how to avoid them.

In this episode, I share the science and anecdotal evidence of whether or not wearing modern shoes is bad for our feet.

In this episode, I explain the positives and negatives that come with consuming protein shakes.

In this episode, I speculate on which diet will be the best for fat loss in the future.

In this episode, I share a couple of anecdotes of how my social media (and traditional media) are misleading me.

In this episode, I put a "coach's perspective" on how to improve your bone and joint health.

In this episode, I rant about clients the same way every other personal trainer would probably like to (LOL).

In this episode, I talk about my experience with learning my sixth language, and how some parts of the other five seem to be going out the other side of my brain.

In this episode, I talk about what most of us need to do to be more efficient with our work and create more free time for ourselves.

In this episode, I give 5 high-level nutrition tips for people who are already doing the basics well.

In this episode, I talk about 7 different "levels" of intensity (mostly related to diet, not exercise) that you can use on a journey to burn body fat.

In this episode, I talk about the research on chronic stress and lifespan, and speculate on how we can live a long life in spite of high stress levels.

In this episode, I share a short story to illustrate my leadership philosophy.

In this episode, I explain three reasons weight loss is different for women than men, and share my anecdotal experience working with a lot of clients as a personal trainer.

In this episode, I share a funny story about a brief mental breakdown I recently had.

In this episode, I give five general tips to look younger.

In this episode, I share my opinion from a personal trainer's (NOT a doctor's) perspective on GLP-1s for weight loss.

In this episode, I speculate on how our addiction to cell phones has changed us forever.

In this episode, I rank 5 inconvenient health habits most people need to develop.

In this episode, I talk about the skill that has served me best so far in my career as a personal trainer.

In this episode, I talk about a fitness concept that is very important (and currently trendy) for optimizing our health and fitness.

In this episode, I share my anecdotal evidence of how 60 total minutes of weightlifting per week can lead to strength gains if done properly.

In this episode, I share some of the most common diet mistakes I've seen people make in my experience as a personal trainer.

In this episode, I give a simple formula for determining if a food is good for burning body fat, and share some examples of foods that do and don't "pass the test".

In this episode, I talk about our "fitness journey" and the learning process that comes along with it.

In this episode, I talk about 5 important nutrients that many of us are lacking in the modern world and give some tips on how to do better.

In this episode, I talk about my salt intake and my blood pressure, and get into the complexities of diet and blood pressure.

In this episode, I go through my recent blood work.