The Modern Ancestral Man Podcast

This week the boys discuss the prescription drug Statins and its impact and effect on our bodily processes and overall health.

The boys catch up after a short break to catch up on world events including USA politics and the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Australian politics and Liberals push toward nuclear energy, plus a whole lot more...

After 2 weeks of wearing a blood glucose monitor, CJ and Smithy report their observations and results of how their nutrition, exercise, sleep and work impacted their blood glucose levels.

There's a lot going on in the world...from Australia's Digital Identity Bill passing in Federal Government, the lead up to the US elections in November, the witch-hunt against Presidential candidate Donald Trump, Bitcoin's growth in popularity, the prospect of the "next pandemic" with H5-N1 Bird Flu, and the list goes on. This week the boys spend some time discussing what's happening in our world.

In this week's episode the boys discuss the much maligned and demonised saturated fats. Much like cholesterol, saturated fats have been demonised to promote certain food industries and support various medical treatment and institutions. Discussion revolves around the types of fat, the benefits to our health of saturated fats, as well as some of the myths surrounding this nutrient.

Creatine is one of the most widely used supplements in the world - and not just for gym-goers. This week the boys discuss the benefits of creatine for everyone, how it is processed to create energy, some relevant research studies, and some of the myths surrounding this supplment.

The boys delve into the topic of plant-based/fake meat products. What are you actually eating when you eat an "Impossible Burger" or a "Beyond Burger"? What are the ingredients of these products? Can these ingredients cause negative health effects? How does the manufacturing of lab-grown, synthetic meat impact the environment and the beef industry?

This week the boys discuss the interesting topic of peptides - the various types, their benefits, their perception in society, and legality in sporting fields.

The lads launch back into health topics and kick it off with a discussion about nicotine - a natural product with beneficial health properties for us, but one that has been demonised with its connection to cigarette and vape smoking, and cancer. Be sure to check out the links below to see the various studies associated with nicotine...https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9935903/pdf/41467_2023_Article_36543.pdfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4288130/pdf/fnagi-06-00340.pdfhttps://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/expphysiol.2006.033373https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9305679/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8895249/pdf/fimmu-13-826889.pdf

After a couple of months off over Christmas and the new year, the boys catch up for the first time in 2024. What better way to catch up than get stuck in to recent world events that have happened over that time. From US politics, the Israel/Gaza conflict, Tuckers interview with Putin, the US border crisis, European farmers protests, the WHO and Davos, and even the 2024 US Super Bowl. Catch up with the boys and their perspectives on what's been happening in this crazy world...

The lads continue their chat about certain conspiracy theories from Bigfoot, to UFO's, from JFK to False Flag events...

Part 1 of a 3 part discussion where the lads delve into some popular conspiracy theories - some that have turned out true, and others still unproven.

What is Stoicism? How can we incorporate living as a stoic person in today's modern world? This week the lads discuss the philosophy of stoicism, the characteristics of a stoic person, and how we can live in today's world following the principles of stoicism.

Cholesterol - friend or foe? Listen with the lads as the discuss the ins and outs of cholesterol, the benefits of it to our health, and the fraud behind some health authorities to demonise it.

The boys get together for a brain workout and the topic of Nootropics - food, lifestyle behaviours and supplements that can enhance our overall brain activity. Join us for a brain workout!

Today the boys discuss a research paper about maximising strength around resistance training. The paper can be found in the following link:https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2023/04000/Maximizing_Strength__The_Stimuli_and_Mediators_of.22.aspx

The boys celebrate the 50th episode of The Modern Ancestral Man Podcast with a chat about all things 50, a review of our favourite past episodes, and general banter about the ways of the world.

What would be your 10 Rules for Life? This week, the boys discuss the 10 Rules for Life as listed by US President Thomas Jefferson. Each rule prompts some discussion about various aspects of our modern day lives...

The boys recap last week's MUSIC episode and chat about how it prompted them to list their Top 20 songs of all time. Not an easy task as we all discovered! Smithy's Top 20: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31oLX4IqMCPccUePwqTawI?si=1f5673b221764eebCJ's Top 20: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lmSwzSFqiPmNZtAyRAMmo?si=a51bd1dca81b4ab4Rooster's Top 20: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MAQ08VmWFZleMKnT4i7l7?si=cb4af2aea115400bThe conversation carries over to music concerts, Netflix series' politics, drugs, travel and more.

From The Prodigy to Jimmy Barnes, from Nirvana to Elvis...music has the ability to captivate everyone and appeal to various tastes. This week the boys discuss the origins of music from an ancestral point of view before progressing to modern day music; discussing the various decades and genres of the music we love.

On this episode the boys talk current events, Robert Kennedy Jr, Cultural Heritage Act, UFO's, distractions, bad dudes in tech, Smithy once again harps back to the good times of the 90's and Rooster sings some of his favourites, including hits from Fame.

Following on from last weeks discussion on Politics, the boys chat today about the topic of Leadership. Who are and have been effective leaders? What attributes make a good leader? Is a leader different from a manager, or do these roles intertwine?

Ancestral Man would've practised various concepts within politics, and this week the boys discuss how modern politics impact our lives. We discuss topical Australian political issues such as The Voice, the forthcoming US elections, and the imminent concept of one world governance.

This week, the lads discuss the widespread problem of micro-plastics and it's impacts on environmental and human health. We also discuss solutions that we can all adopt to minimise our plastic usage and pollution.

Is nuclear energy the answer for Australia's energy supply? In today's episode, the lads discuss nuclear energy, its pros and cons, and whether or not it should be discussed as a solution to our energy problems.

Continuing on from our Climate Change episode, the boys take a look at regenerative agriculture/farming. How has farming and our food supply changed over the decades with the introduction of industrial farming techniques? How are modern agriculture and farming practices impacting the environment, the food we eat, and ultimately, our health?

Following on from our climate change discussion, the boys discuss the chemical herbicide glyphosate which is used in weed killers such as Round-Up. The implications of this chemical on human and environmental health are looked into with some scary findings...

A huge topic the boys take on this week! Discussion around the demonisation of carbon, the efficiency and effectiveness of renewable energy sources, Electric Vehicles and their environmental & human impact, the power of Nuclear, scare tactics and hysteria....and more...

The boys discuss the pros and cons of social media - how certain platforms have been infiltrated by particular agencies, and how this infiltration impacts users. How some platforms are designed for addiction and how social media impacts our freedom of speech.

The boys get together to chat about modern education, schooling and the Australian curriculum. Are schools teaching our children essential knowledge based skills and abilities, or are they creating indoctrinated social justice warriors? Are homeschooling and alternative method schools becoming more popular?

The boys discuss the concept and application of Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR), and the benefits it can have on certain aspects of our health, physical fitness and well-being.

This week the boys discuss the concept of freedom in modern life - how freedoms relating to finance, movement, medical, speech and everyday life are impacted by various events and ideologies in our world.

This week the boys catch up with Dylan Tran (@dylztran) - Body Composition Coach, Online Coach & Personal Trainer, Sports Nutritionist, and ICN Physique Competitor. Dylan gives us an insight in to the world of online coaching and personal training, his own training experiences, natural bodybuilding preparation and competitions, as well as personal nutrition and well-being practices.

The boys catch up this week to enjoy each other's company over a few beers whilst discussing some beer facts, beers from around the world, and their own personal experiences with the popular ale.

Through their own research in to each episode and their discussions with each other, the boys have learned a great deal, and from the extra knowledge attained, have made positive changes in their own lives. This week, we discuss the ways each of us have introduced - or eliminated - certain health and well-being practices based on what we've learned and shared over the last 12 months.

The boys chat about a number of health related topics including nutrition, food, the health of modern humans, and how gut-health can help issues like worms in your bum!

This week, the boys are honoured to host a special guest in AFL and West Coast Eagles legend Brett Heady. Discussion centres around Brett's playing days in the 1990's when the West Coast Eagles won two premierships, his coaching of junior football, and his current health and fitness practices.

From coffee abstinence, alcohol as a youngster, violence in society, and to reminiscing of 1980's and '90's music and sport, the boys get to together this week for a general chat and catch up about whatever comes to discussion.

This week we discuss the impact stress can have on us and how to mitigate it

This week we discuss the fitness and health benefits of doing regular Zone 2 Cardio. we talk about what it is, how to find your Zone 2, how often you should do it and its awesome benefits.

This week we talk about the fascinating topic of Longevity, how to not only extend your lifespan but also your health span. We share lifestyle tips that you should integrate today, in order to live a longer healthier life.

This week we interview Matt Kershaw, an instagram health and wellness promoter and advocate of the Carnivore diet. Matt shares his personal health story and a wide variety of excellent tips to help you achieve optimal health. You can find Matt on Instagram @prima.ancestral You can follow us @modernancestralman

This first week of the new year we discuss goal setting and how to achieve your new years goals. Happy new year!

This week leading up to Christmas, the discussion is on how to enjoy yourself during the holidays without packing on the pounds.

This episode we discuss all things detox. The modern world we live in is increasingly toxic and incorporating some detox strategies into your routine is a requirement for great health. We discuss some tips to boost your detox for fat and soluble toxins.

This episode we talk about the benefits of avoiding some common household and personal care products that can contain high amounts of toxins.

This week we discuss the positives, negatives and social aspects of alcohol consumption. Join us to find out whats happening when you drink, its long term effects, and how to mitigate them.

This week we discuss the hugely detrimental effects on health caused by seed oils, commonly found in processed foods. We define what they are, and why they should be one of the top things you should avoid to achieve optimal health.

This week the guys discuss all things coffee, its health benefits, drawbacks and our personal opinions!

This week we discuss kids in sport, parenting input, winning and losing, keeping score, coaching and more

This week we discuss vitamin and mineral supplementation, what we take, and our thoughts on the quality of supplements.