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In this episode of Social Kick, we are joined by the "Father of NIL," Grant House! As the lead plaintiff in the landmark House v. NCAA case, Grant completely changed the landscape of college sports. But he's not stopping there. Grant is now focused on educating athletes, speaking at universities across the country, and developing his own performance consulting business. We discuss the evolving world of NIL, exploring what brands are actually looking for from Olympic athletes and how swimmers can better monetize their careers. Grant shares his experience attending Athlete Con in Las Vegas and the surprising truth about how many brands and athletes still don't fully understand the NIL landscape. But it's not all business—we also tackle some hot topics! Grant gives his unfiltered take on the highly controversial Enhanced Games, discussing why athletes deserve fair compensation and why the swimming community needs to stop shutting down new opportunities. We also debate the ethics of sports betting, propose a new "World Record Lottery" system to pay swimmers millions, and discuss the optimal temperature for a sauna recovery session.

Tfue was the most-watched Fortnite streamer on the planet. Eleven million Twitch followers. Eleven million YouTube subscribers. Over 1.7 billion views. And in 2023, he walked away from it all. Not because he failed. Because he was done. Now he's running 120 miles offshore in the Gulf chasing swordfish, flats fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, and building one of the fastest-growing fishing channels on YouTube under the name C-Few. I really loved this conversation. Some of the moments that stood out to me: - The way Tfue talks about gaming and fishing as two sides of the same obsession — when he's in, he's ALL in. Whether that's streaming 15 hours a day or going 4-for-5 on swordfish before noon. - His take on what it actually takes to be the best in the world at something — genetics, age, reflexes, mindset — and how a lot of it applies far beyond gaming. - The moment he realized a flats boat was too dangerous for anyone he invited on it, and how that pushed him into bigger water and bigger fish. - How he learned sword fishing almost entirely on his own — YouTube, trial and error, and just going 120 miles out into the Gulf until he figured it out. - His honest answer when I asked if competitive gaming and competitive fishing are comparable. He doesn't sugarcoat it. The answer surprised me. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 From #1 Fortnite Streamer to Fisherman 03:35 What It Takes to Be the Best in the World at Gaming 07:00 How Tfue Fell in Love with Fishing 09:45 The Boat Progression — Simmons Flats Boat to 43-Footer 14:00 Sword Fishing the Gulf — Running 120 Miles Offshore 17:00 Sponsors, Growing C-Few, and Building a Fishing Channel 21:00 The Bahamas, Exumas, and Dream Fish 27:30 Retiring at 28 — What That Actually Looks Like 32:00 Gaming vs. Fishing: Competitive Mindset Breakdown 38:00 Fortnite by the Numbers — The Scale Is Hard to Believe 44:00 Enhanced Games, Adderall in Esports, and Performance 51:00 Skill Ceiling, Genetics, and What Makes a Great Competitor 55:00 AI, Chess, and Cheating at the Highest Levels 1:01:00 Dream Catches, Bluefin Tuna, and What's Next 1:07:00 Golf, Card Counting, Casinos, and Random Life Stuff 1:14:00 Where to Find Tfue — Tfue and C-Few

June 16, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Rhoback secures investment from CHAMP, the athlete-backed fund from L Catterton and Patricof, after surpassing $150M revenue while profitable since inception in 2016 Enhanced Games announces $50M round led by Apeiron, positioning competition as customer acquisition engine for telehealth, peptide, and performance medicine platform after reaching 1B+ viewers L Catterton reportedly in exclusive talks to acquire major stake in HYROX as 1.3M+ people competed across 140 events, adding to portfolio including Peloton, Solidcore, and Equinox Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

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On paper, the Enhanced Games was a massive failure, but was success the real goal or something bigger? Hyper carb fueling strategies are all the rage right now, but is there more to this approach than gut training on race day? The Comrades Marathon produced course records on both the men's and women's side of the event.  Episode Sponsors: ProBio: probionutrition.com/endurance Code: Endurance (20% Off) LMNT:  drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) Podcast Details: Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach's Coaching:  zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Journal: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com | IG: @zachbitter | X: @zbitter | FB: Zach Bitter | Strava: Zach Bitter 

Standup comic and legendary subway rock band busker, Bryan Vogt-Nilsen, is here to stray to and from recapping his time at the enhanced games over the course of one incredible hour. He also takes us through stuff he learned on Xbox Live and accidentally becoming an elite jazz student. Plus, Chris forces everyone to watch Guinness World Record videos on his phone and Max accuses Bryan of Looksmaxxing. Chef's kiss. Watch Bryan's Don't Tell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGfgigJlpKcLike, subscribe, review, comment & dap yourself up for being hereFollow Max / ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/Follow Chris / ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chrismetcalfecomedy/

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we have on Dr. Nick Goode who works as the Athlete Safety and Performance Physiologist for the Enhanced Games. Throughout the Episode he talks about safety versus absolute performance, the stringent process of conducting a clinical trial, and the battery of testing and monitoring that the athletes went through. This was a super interesting conversation that looked at the Enhanced Games from an angle I have not seen discussed. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. 

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We can enhance athletic performance, lose weight with a pill and even take psychedelics to alter consciousness. At what point does all this self-optimization become self-obsession? When does it get in the way of our humanity itself? My guest this week is the German biotech entrepreneur Christian Angermayer, who believes scientific breakthroughs to extend our lives — and even put us in touch with the divine — are close at hand. 0:00 - Intro 01:40 - Investing in longevity, A.I. and psychedelics 6:06 - The vision for the Enhanced Games 13:45 - Normalizing enhancements for everyone 20:02 - Ozempic is the first of many... 30:00 - The five basics for health and well-being 36:52 - Psychedelics trips and spiritual revelations 59:20 - Christian skepticism 01:04:22 - "Jesus is not human-maxxing." Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com.  Read the full transcript here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/opinion/better-sex-better-hair-better-sleep-humanmaxxing-is-here.html Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mind control, not-so-enhanced games, sports logos, and…Lego? This episode has it all! Markiplier becomes the puppet master & controls Tyler's mind as they discuss the Enhanced Games, get quizzed on Logos, & discuss the insane Bricks & Minifigs Lego scandal. How does Mark fair? How well was Tyler's Logo recall? How will you do? Tune in to find out!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sonny Webster joins James Smith for an honest conversation about what training, money and ambition actually look like once you hit your 30s. A British Olympic weightlifter who competed at Rio 2016, Sonny is now a fitness entrepreneur building global training platforms, and he doesn't hold back on the realities of optimisation culture, the TRT debate.

Davi and Olly are back in studio for a proper catch-up episode covering everything from Vanta Jam to Olly's dream trip to Japan, Luca Shaw's first Downhill World Cup win, the Enhanced Games controversy, Japanese snacks, sumo wrestling, live commentary nerves and the future of MTB. Davi breaks down what really happened at Vanta Jam at BikePark Wales, including Rob Warner's last-minute car trouble, Dan Paley's commentary, Sam Pilgrim blowing minds, Harry Gascoigne's style, brutal weather, hailstorms and why live event commentary is WAY harder than it looks. Olly then shares more from his bucket list trip to Japan, riding e-bikes in search of perfect loam, travelling through Tokyo with bike bags, experiencing Japanese culture, discovering sumo wrestling, eating convenience store food and preparing for the premiere of the Japan MTB film. The boys also dive into the latest UCI Downhill World Cup action, including Luca Shaw finally taking his first World Cup win and discuss whether downhill racing is better when the riders are separated by huge margins or tiny fractions of a second. Plus, the lads discuss the controversial Enhanced Games, whether performance-enhancing drugs really unlock superhuman performances, Japanese Kit Kats, mochi balls, listener questions and whether mountain biking could one day become augmented reality. Episode Sponsors:- - WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at https://uk.worx.com - Feedback Sports: https://feedbacksports.com Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → marinbikes.com/gb Focus Bikes → focus-bikes.com SRAM: sram.com/en/sram adidas FiveTen: adidas.co.uk/five_ten invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at invisiframe.co.uk Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion tinyurl.com/theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: huel.com/ Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at themudhugger.co.uk Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: compex.com/uk/ Igloo → igloocoolers.com/ Kecks → https://kecks.co.uk use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: feedbacksports.com WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at uk.worx.com HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at hktproducts.co.uk Follow The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

Rondel Hunte and Johnny Kaufman return to KOTL to Stir The Pot once again. This time they discuss the Enhanced Games, Stefi Cohen's return, Larry Wheels. Also, did Will Ball get too bold? Will Ade land his final dead against Joe B? Will Karlina push Amanda? Britt or Sonita this time? Can Russ reply to Will Ball? And much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Merch - https://nonmembersshop.com/We kick off the episode by celebrating World Ocean Day and establishing a new strict deep-sea mandate: scientists need to completely stop discovering new, terrifying ocean creatures because humanity has officially hit its maximum capacity for unknowns. Erin details her highly specific ocean rules, explaining that she will only step foot in clear water during low tide because anything resembling high-tide seaweed, jellyfish, or a slimy freshwater pond is an absolute scare. Still recovering from our wild Las Vegas weekend and battling a massive wave of Sunday Scaries, Erin recaps a local backyard pig roast shindig she attended.Shifting over to fitness, Erin gives an exciting week seven update on her "Pull-Up Revolution" program. Because traveling threw off her routine, she had to smash multiple workouts back-to-back, leaving her body completely wrecked but yielding massive progress. This progress prompts her to recount an hour-long argument on a Vegas casino floor with triathlete coach Noel Mulkey, who claimed she could do a pull-up right now using "mind over matter".Mike then details a birthday trip to "Activate," a high tech indoor playground that feels like stepping straight into a Mr. Beast or Squid Game challenge. He spent an hour and a half jumping over glowing spy lasers, memorizing patterns on flashing floor tiles, and aggressively chucking balls at asteroids on a screen to clear a team scoreboard. Erin explains that her favorite part of the day is nesting in her couch corner to play Fortnite duos with Dan. We debate the game's massive age demographic and its chaotic mechanics, from dropping out of a flying bus to taking "magical trinkets" off defeated players.In major sports news, we analyze the Enhanced Games dropping a massive announcement: a whopping $10 million bounty for any athlete who can officially break Usain Bolt's legendary 2008 100-meter world record of 9.58 seconds. This leads into a massive wave of track and pop culture news, starting with the International Olympic Committee president going viral for a tone-deaf statement against paying Olympic athletes prize money. We look forward to the tech billionaire funded Athlos women's only track event in New York City this October, and celebrate Flavor Flav securing approval from Las Vegas commissioners to host "She Weekend", a massive, free public block party on the Vegas strip this July to support women's sports.We then dive into the courtroom drama where the Chicago Cubs are suing the owners of the iconic "Wrigley Rooftops" bleachers across the street, attempting to stop them from selling private vantage point tickets after their historical 17% revenue sharing agreement expired in 2024. While the Cubs claim lost revenue, the rooftop owners claim property rights, prompting us to mock the stadium's dry, $20 chicken tenders. We wrap up the episode with a heartwarming "No Bad, No Sad" story about a neighborhood Pet Walk Tour in Fairmont, Philly, where community members gather to spot cats in windows and hand out golden retriever high fives to build community. 

The “Enhanced Games”, with no-holds-barred performance-enhancing drugs, yields scant advantages over “clean” contests; Does saturated fat increase insulin resistance? Can a heart attack victim avoid statin use with CoQ10? Omega-3 fish oil shows promise vs. type 2 diabetes; Motorized e-scooter use needs to be regulated NOW!

The Enhanced Games took place over Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. The founders boasted they were making history and redefining what the human body is capable of. What was the evidence for this? Performance-enhancing drugs and bio-hacking in the name of becoming ‘superhuman.’ In this briefing, Kelly explains why stories like this matter and are valuable opportunities to talk to kids about what it means to be human. Kids are bombarded with messages to ‘enhance themselves’ with everything from skin care rituals to looksmaxxing. It is critical for parents to start this conversation. Articles referenced: Enhanced Games claim ‘we changed the world' but only one record broken and three clean athletes win Welcome to sport's ultimate taboo where athletes risk it all for millions in Las Vegas Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 6:19 Genesis 2:18 Psalm 139 2 Corinthians 12 Genesis 3:4 Romans 1:25   JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!

Kreuz und quer waren wir für neue TV-Beiträge und Artikel in den USA unterwegs – in der neuen Folge sprechen wir über unsere Eindrücke von drei sehr unterschiedlichen Ereignissen in Texas, New York und Nevada.   Was hat Bastian in Texas darüber gelernt, wieso die Republikaner den skandalgeplagten Trump-Loyalisten Ken Paxton für den US-Senat nominieren? Kommt der junge Demokraten-Kandidat James Talarico wirklich besser rüber? Und wo genau steht denn nun gerade Donald Trumps Macht über die Partei? (08:50) Wie hat Christian in Saal der UN-Vollversammlung in New York die deutsche Wahlniederlage zum Sicherheitsrat der Vereinten Nationen erlebt – und was sagt sie wirklich über das deutsche Ansehen in der Welt? (42:15) Was ist nach zwei verrückten Tagen bei den „Enhanced Games“ Christians Fazit zu dem Sport-Event in Las Vegas, bei dem die Teilnehmenden Doping einsetzen durften? (47:25)   Zum Einstieg geht's aber um das Thema, das New York gerade wie kein Zweites im Atem hält: die NBA-Finalserie mit den heimischen Knicks und deren erster Chance auf einen Titel seit 1999.   Bei Fragen und Anregungen: beiburgerundbier@gmail.com.

Enhanced Games Recap: PEDs, PRs, Recovery, and the $10M Usain Bolt Bounty | Iron Radio In this Iron Radio episode, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss the recent Enhanced Games, noting that unenhanced top-level competitors often beat enhanced entrants who were frequently retired for 5–14 years and had only about four months of prep, including roughly two months enhanced. They argue the results still showed meaningful effects, with many athletes—especially older ones—beating personal bests, and they highlight weightlifting as the sport with the most dramatic improvements, including an athlete opening 10 kg over his best and narrowly missing a world record at 30 kg over. They critique expectations of instant “Captain America” gains, discuss sport-specific tradeoffs (e.g., muscle mass and drag in swimming), mention strict FDA-approved protocols, heavy commercialization, major investors, prize payouts, Olympic bans, and a new $10M offer for breaking Usain Bolt's 100m record, with plans toward 2027. 00:00 Show Intro and Hosts 00:46 Concert Banter and Updates 01:41 Enhanced Games Recap 03:29 Why Records Didn't Fall 04:44 Swimming vs Strength Sports 06:25 Strongman Drug Rules 08:12 Money Incentives and Olympics 11:22 Training Timeline and Oversight 12:51 Sponsors and TRT Clinics 17:18 Marketing and Mechanical Doping 20:10 Recovery Not Just Muscle 22:31 Ethics and Pro Sports Testing 24:24 Testing Is a Joke 25:00 Doping Culture by Sport 25:33 Olympics Arms Race 27:04 Genetics Skill and Reality 28:47 Bodybuilding Drug Debate 31:33 Capitalism and Sport Picks 32:32 Tech Suits and Gear Rules 34:17 Results PRs and Future 35:54 Timeframes and Supervision 37:51 Safety Monitoring Ethics 41:12 Wrap Up and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Roll On, but enhanced! Adam Skolnick came over to help make sense of the Enhanced Games, the pay-for-PEDs enterprise that just went down behind a Vegas casino. Think Idiocracy meets The Hunger Games, with Bryan Johnson calling the action from under a giant UV umbrella. It veers dystopian: looksmaxxing, narcissism dressed up as self-optimization, and the slow creep toward transhumanism. Ultimately: why train at all? Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF

Welcome back to RECESS — our break from the serious stuff to talk about what we're learning, what's making us laugh, and how we're building more play into real life.In this episode, we talk about everything from terrible coffee decisions and animal attack close calls to youth sports nutrition, cancer shaming in the wellness world, and the Enhanced Games. We also discuss why parents may be unintentionally under-fueling their young athletes, the growing divide between personal health optimization and public health, and a new term we can't stop thinking about: NARP Moms.Along the way, we reflect on Caroline's graduation week, the challenges of raising healthy athletes, the strange culture surrounding performance enhancement in sports, and why compassion—not blame—should guide conversations about health and disease.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy Kelly's coffee experiments nearly caused a household revoltOur take on the Enhanced Games and what they say about the future of sportWhy “cancer shaming” is becoming a troubling trend in wellness cultureWhat Juliet learned from being diagnosed with cancer at 19—and again later in lifeThe difference between personal health optimization and public healthWhy many young athletes are dramatically under-fueledHow “NARP Moms” might be affecting their kid's sports performanceWhy carbs are still king for growing athletesWhat fewer kids reading books could mean for the next generationReflections on parenting through graduation seasonKey Highlights: (00:00) — Welcome back to RECESS(00:30) — Juliet's latest near-animal attack and Kelly's divorce-worthy coffee experiments(02:52) — Caroline's signing day and graduation season reflections(05:04) — The Enhanced Games: spectacle, performance, and the future of sport(11:39) — Follow-up on nicotine pouches and European bans(14:12) — Zach Coen and cancer shaming in the wellness community(16:20) — Juliet's experience as a two-time cancer survivor(18:18) — Brad Ludden and First Descents(18:55) — Why blaming people for cancer is dangerous and misguided(20:28) — Introducing the “NARP Mom”, Shannon Mendez(22:08) — Why youth athletes need dramatically more calories than adults(24:45) — Carbs, under-fueling, and sports performance(25:45) — Soman Chainani's new book, Young World — and how the data shows that fewer kids are reading books(27:33) — Graduation week and sending another kid off to college

Have you ever found yourself wondering if you're doing enough?Should you be tracking your sleep more closely? Monitoring your glucose? Taking more supplements? Investing in another recovery tool? Finding one more way to optimize your health and performance?In today's world, it's easy to feel like there is always another metric to improve, another score to chase, and another strategy promising better results.In this episode, Kevin and I take a closer look at what happens when the pursuit of optimization starts working against us.We explore the rise of the "optimizer" identity and how many runners and health-conscious individuals are being pulled into a culture that encourages constant measurement, analysis, and self-improvement. While data can absolutely be helpful, we discuss what happens when metrics become the goal instead of a tool.We dive into how wearables, sleep scores, recovery scores, continuous glucose monitors, and other tracking technologies can sometimes create more anxiety than awareness. We also unpack concepts like orthorexia and orthosomnia—conditions where the pursuit of healthy eating or perfect sleep can actually become unhealthy.From there, we shift into one of the most talked-about sporting events of the year: the inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.Marketed as a revolutionary athletic competition where performance-enhancing drugs were permitted, the Enhanced Games generated headlines, controversy, and millions of dollars in investment. But beneath the flashy marketing and bold promises lies a much bigger story about optimization culture, shortcuts, and the business of selling peak performance.We break down what actually happened, why many of the promised outcomes failed to materialize, and what the event reveals about our modern obsession with finding the fastest path to better results.Throughout the conversation, we keep coming back to a simple truth:The basics still work.The runners who make the greatest long-term progress aren't usually the ones chasing every new biohack. They're the ones consistently sleeping well, fueling appropriately, training progressively, building strength, managing stress, and recovering intentionally.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by all the health advice, gadgets, supplements, and performance metrics competing for your attention, this episode offers a refreshing reminder that you don't need to optimize everything to become a healthier, stronger runner.04:45 When Metrics Mislead06:25 Orthorexia and Clean Eating09:02 Orthosomnia and Sleep Anxiety10:56 Fragility vs Resilience12:52 Health Obsession Identity15:05 Gamifying Glucose Tracking18:40 Optimization Industry Exposed23:47 Supplements vs Foundations26:35 Enhanced Games Explained31:31 Gladiators and Reality Check33:08 Clean Athletes Win33:59 Enhanced Games Recap34:19 Super Suit World Record35:29 Weightlifting Hype Fizzles35:47 Wellness Complex Exposed38:39 Why Athletes Underperformed43:17 Foundation Beats Shortcuts46:06 Recovery Tools vs Basics49:15 Sleep Over Supplements50:24 Metrics Without Anxiety51:41 Marketing Tricks and Pink Tax55:07 Mental Strength MatterGain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.

How far can we push the limits of the human body? At the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, a few dozen athletes tried to find out, and The Verge's Victoria Song was there to watch. She tells us the story of the swimmers, weightlifters, and other athletes who competed, the intense training and drug regimens they underwent, and the complicated mix of pseudo-science and actual science behind the event. Then, she tells us where this project goes from here — because the Enhanced Games experiment is just beginning. Further reading: ⁠Roids were all the rage at the Enhanced Games⁠ ⁠What would you be willing to put in your body?⁠ Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. (Timestamps are approximate.) 00:00:00 90 Seconds Headlines 00:04:00 What Are Enhanced Games 00:06:00 Sport Science or Grift 00:07:00 Wellness Grifter Playbook 00:10:00 Rules for Doping 00:11:00 Allowed Drugs Explained 00:14:00 Clean Athletes Surprise 00:18:00 Harm Reduction Argument 00:21:00 Heat and Event Chaos 00:28:00 Peptides for Sale 00:29:00 Telehealth Friction Debate 00:32:00 Influencers vs Media Narrative 00:33:00 Athlete Payout Reality 00:35:00 Future Plans and Stock 00:37:00 Vegas Vibes and Sexy Water 00:37:00 Hotline 00:41:00 Ferrari Luce Listener Takes 00:44:00 Final Thoughts and WWDC Plug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Doug Larson, Dr. Mike Lane, and Coach Travis Mash break down what it actually means to train tactical athletes such as police officers, firefighters, military personnel, SWAT teams, cadets, and first responders who may be called into high-stress physical situations at any time. The conversation starts with the Enhanced Games and the reality of performance-enhancing drugs in sport, then quickly shifts into the tactical world, where "second place" can mean getting hurt, losing control of a situation, or not making it home. Mike explains why the first step is always a job-task analysis: Is the athlete a cadet preparing for a career, a police officer who is always "in season," a firefighter working 24-hour shifts, or a military operator cycling between deployment and training blocks? The team digs into the practical training model: tactical athletes need strength, aerobic capacity, anaerobic conditioning, mobility, grip, durability, and the ability to stay calm under stress. They discuss why training should usually be total-body, spread across the week, and conservative enough to avoid unnecessary soreness or injury while still building real capability. Travis explains how velocity-based training can keep athletes powerful without constantly maxing out, while Mike highlights exercise selection that "coaches itself," like front squats, goblet squats, kettlebell swings, thick-bar work, carries, and push presses. The big takeaway: tactical athletes do not need bodybuilding workouts or random hard training, they need specific, repeatable preparation that makes their body a reliable tool under pressure. Links: Doug Larson on InstagramCoach Travis Mash on Instagram

A bonus episode on The Enhanced Games! A treat for being such a jacked, good looking, and smart listener like you, Greg! Yes, we can see you through your webcam... Please stop doing that thing with Capri-Suns!    Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition.   Guest Links Dr. Derek Wilcox's Links: Website/Coaching: Wilcox Strength Inc. RP Coaching: Derek Wilcox | PhD Instagram: @wilcoxstrengthinc   Timestamps 00:00 Intro and what the Enhanced Games are 02:01 Why "enhanced" does not mean a drug free-for-all 03:49 Transparency, bloodwork, and the public-health question 06:17 Derek's background around clean and enhanced athletes 09:41 Why PEDs do not turn average athletes into world record holders 12:03 TRT, hormone levels, and performance misconceptions 15:16 Genetics vs drugs in elite sport 18:14 BALCO, baseball, and public narratives around PEDs 35:13 The $10 million sprint offer and money in sport 45:21 Drug testing, transparency, and whether this model is safer 51:38 Hormones, aging athletes, and smart training 55:05 Wrap-up  

This week we discuss the Enhanced Games, regular sports, and traveling.

Join The Real Science of Sport Supporters club for ad-free listening and our exclusive weekly Applied Science show! A monthly donation is all takes!This week's Spotlight opens in Paris, where Roland Garros has delivered one of the most chaotic and compelling Grand Slams in recent memory, and ends on a Las Vegas track with a promise of $10 million unlikely to be fulfilled. Along the way, we explore retirements and comebacks, bike weight scandals, regulatory issues and a surprising way to boost your red blood cells.In today's Show:For the first time in the Open era, not a single former Grand Slam champion reached the men's round of 16. Ross and Gareth try to make sense of a tournament turned on its head by epically long five-set matches, multiple two-set-up defeats, and the emergence of potential new stars to challenge the duopoly atop men's tennisSinner is gone, Djokovic is gone, and the heat played a starring role. We revisit our applied show on heat adaptation to explain exactly why Sinner's implosion was both predictable physiologically, but surprising in its speed and persistenceSerena Williams has accepted a wildcard to play doubles at Queen's at 44. We explore the motivations for her return, and discuss why elite athletes retire in the first place? A thread on Discourse sparked by James gets us exploring the psychology and physiology of retirement, and why the grind we don't see is often the causeIn cycling, Lorena Wiebes was disqualified from the women's Giro after her bike allegedly weighed in 20 grams under the UCI's 6.8kg minimum. Was the punishment proportionate? Is the UCI's measurement process up to the required standard? Are SD Worx guilty of playing it too close to the limit? We discuss.A Belgian court has ruled against the UCI's attempt to impose gear ratio limits on the sport, finding the regulation neither necessary nor proportionate. We explore the implications well beyond cycling, and ponder how the UCI's failure to present a clear justification for the regulation was ultimately its undoingTilting your bed by six degrees could raise your EPO levels by 13% and increase hemoglobin mass by nearly 5%. Ross unpacks a genuinely fascinating new study, explaining why the mechanism is the same as altitude and heat training, whether the effect will be additive in athletes, and whether elite athletes are already quietly propping up their headboardsA carbohydrate question from supporter Tony ahead of his national canoe championships: does glycogen depletion in one muscle group affect availability elsewhere? Ross explains the elegant logic of local storage and use, the lactate shuttle, and why liver is the unsung hero of endurance fuellingAnd Finally, the Enhanced Games have announced a $10 million bonus for anyone who breaks Usain Bolt's 100m world record at their 2027 event. We discuss whether that will be enough to entice the truly fast man to race, doped or clean, and what it might mean for athlete's participation in the Olympics following an Enhanced Games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hunter McIntyre joins Mark Bell's Power Project for a wild conversation about HYROX, world championship prep, PEDs, overtraining, recovery, human performance, and what it really takes to keep competing at the highest level.Hunter opens up about losing a world title by four seconds, why he's going all-in on strength this year, how he uses HRV and recovery metrics, and why the “grind harder” mentality can destroy athletes. He also talks about PEDs, the Enhanced Games, old-school strongman, marathon performance, micronutrients, sleep, addiction, and the deeper reason he keeps chasing world titles after already winning 10 of them.This one goes way beyond training. It's about obsession, identity, recovery, and the cost of being elite.Follow Hunter McIntyre:Instagram: @huntthesheriffYouTube:  @HunterMcIntyre  0:00 Intro and the Samurai Mindset3:12 The Truth About Synthetic Enhancements7:45 Recovering from a Metabolic Crash12:10 Why Watts are the Ultimate Metric17:05 The Myth of the Skinny Runner21:30 Spotting Charlatans and the Liver King26:15 Peptides and the Future of the Enhanced Games31:00 Genetic Freaks and Samoan Physiology36:40 Women vs. Men in Ultra Endurance41:20 The Secret Science of Super Shoes46:30 Why Modern Strongman is Different51:15 The Lost Era of Raw Training56:30 Micronutrients and the Importance of Potassium1:01:10 Quality Control in Supplements1:05:45 Sleep Apnea and Overtraining1:10:20 Using HRV to Time Your Nuclear Days1:15:30 Minimum Effective Dose for Gains1:20:15 Training with Muscle Oxygen Sensors1:25:00 The Need to be Seen as a Champion1:30:40 Transitioning from Athlete to Businessman1:35:50 High Stakes Games and Eating Bugs1:40:15 Broken Skull Ranch and Stone Cold1:43:27 Final Advice for the Next Generation

On this week's episode: Florida declares infinity plus ONE congressmen ... Bret Michaels had better things to do ... And we learn how a weighted penis bag might affect your weekend.To support our show on Patreon, go here:patreon.com/skepticratTo hear more from Evil Giraffes on Mars, go here:facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMarsGet great deals while supporting the show by checking out our sponsors:quince.com/skepticratmintmobile.com/skepticratauraframes.com (code: SKEPTICRAT)groundnews.com/skepticratHeadline Sources: Trump's attempt at slush fund for Jan 6 rioters goes poorly: https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/29/politics/federal-judge-halts-work-on-trumps-anti-weaponization-fundJudge Allows Florida House Map That Could Add 4 Republican Seats: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/us/florida-congress-map-redistricting.htmlWere the Enhanced Games a Bust? - Organizers Are Upping the Ante to $10 Million: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/enhanced-games-ten-million-rewardKash Patel's apparel site is trying to trick visitors into installing malware: https://www.pcmag.com/news/kash-patels-apparel-site-is-trying-to-trick-visitors-into-installing-malwareKa$h Patel actually does my joke 2 days later with custom engraved bourbon: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/05/kash-patel-fbi-bourbon/687066/Kash goes snorkeling at Pearl Harbor:https://newrepublic.com/post/210478/report-kash-patel-desperate-snorkel-graveyard-pearl-harborAlmost everybody pulls out of Trump's stupid America rally and then he cancels it:: https://pagesix.com/entertainment/freedom-250-concert-festival-artists-backing-out-lineup/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy02j1n87wloThe Knicks are in the finals and Donald Trump might ruin it: https://thespun.com/nba/knicks-fans-urged-to-ignore-president-trump-at-nba-finalsClavicular gives penismaxxing advice and gets mogged by a judge: https://www.wonkette.com/p/dont-go-taking-any-penis-advice-from

Hunter McIntyre joins Mark Bell's Power Project for a wild conversation about HYROX, world championship prep, PEDs, overtraining, recovery, human performance, and what it really takes to keep competing at the highest level.Hunter opens up about losing a world title by four seconds, why he's going all-in on strength this year, how he uses HRV and recovery metrics, and why the “grind harder” mentality can destroy athletes. He also talks about PEDs, the Enhanced Games, old-school strongman, marathon performance, micronutrients, sleep, addiction, and the deeper reason he keeps chasing world titles after already winning 10 of them.This one goes way beyond training. It's about obsession, identity, recovery, and the cost of being elite.Follow Hunter McIntyre:Instagram: @huntthesheriffYouTube:  @HunterMcIntyre  Special perks for our listeners below!

Cody and Jonathan talk about Cody's recent trip to Canada; Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia; the Enhanced Games; the Drunk Olympics?; a runners' beef; the most Canadian news; what we're reading & watching; and more.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+See our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer's GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Cody in Canada (4:09)Rant Response (9:19)The Enhanced Games (19:26)Enhanced X Games, FWT, or WC Ski Racing? (30:54)Is the National Spelling Bee a Sport? (36:46)VIDEO: Cody on ‘Sports' vs ‘Competitions' (43:15)Satisfy x Adidas Event (44:55)Runners' Beef: Sage Canaday vs Cam Hanes (58:48)Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia, Revisited (1:11:00)Most Canadian News (1:15:55)What We're Reading & Watching (1:20:34)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viva Las Vegas! We are on the ground for a completely immersive weekend of sports and journalism at the Enhanced Games. We kick off this high-stakes trip with a pre-party check-in, slamming Excedrin Migraine on the plane, loading up on hydration to survive the desert, and breaking out our heavyweight credentials featuring our own blown up faces. We also hype up our secret weapon: a beautifully laminated, line-graph business plan we are desperately trying to pitch to a billionaire investor. Our first debrief covers the opening press conference, which looked incredibly legit with massive media platforms and tripods. The mainstream press came in guns blazing, highlighted by a BBC reporter absolutely grilling the panel on whether the games are just a pharmaceutical money grab. We also detail a former Olympic official defending the event in the name of science, and the wild story of how organizers had to track down the original 2008 manufacturers to custom make the legally banned swimming "super suits". Then, the real hotel chaos strikes. We recap a massive key card failure that left us locked out of our room, an elevator completely stuffed to the brim with partying tourists, a frantic front desk standoff involving a security guard and a locksmith, and a brutal traffic jam that forced us to cancel our Lyft and completely miss our dinner with Renee. That night we hit the creator cocktail party and befriend tennis player Alex at the bar and later found iconic triathlete Noel Mulkey. Talent executive Will then invites us to crash the exclusive founders' party. We manage to sneak past the guards, despite standing out in basic black t-shirts, to watch synchronized gymnasts perform inside glowing plastic orbs in the pool. Plus, Erin details reaching her "no-filter" third glass of wine mark, resulting in her aggressively lecturing a rich investor about why buying fake social media followers is total garbage. The next day, we take our seats on the "surface of the sun" in the 95-degree media stands, starving and sweaty. Swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev crushes the 50m freestyle in a super suit, beating the world record to win a cool $1 million, sending the stadium into a frenzy of red lights and smoke. On the track, non-enhanced superstar Fred Kerley dominates the 100m sprint through two dramatic false starts, taking to the big screen afterward to hilariously trash talk, telling them they need to "get on more of that stuff" if they want to beat him. We wrap up the night with a concert by The Killers, who flawlessly rattled off their highlight reel of their absolute greatest hits. Finally, we record a raw, sleep-deprived debrief from the airport gate before boarding our flight. We address a wave of angry comments accusing us of "promoting steroids" after a late night unboxing video, firmly setting the record straight: unlike the paid influencers on the trip, we completely self-funded this journey as independent media so we could speak truthfully.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Enhanced Games and whether they would watch a baseball league where PEDS were explicitly permitted, Abner Uribe’s crotch-chop suspension, and (34:40) the most disappointing and surprising (in a positive way) teams of 2026, then (55:37) answer emails about raising a girl who likes baseball, how a salary cap would affect prices for fans, home runs on the first pitch of the game, the Hall of Fame prospects of Kenley Jansen, Craig Kimbrel, and Aroldis Chapman, the most players appearing in a game against their former team, and how to evaluate whether a team’s player development was responsible for a player’s success or failure. Audio intro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to “Let’s enhance” meme Link to “Let’s enhance” montage Link to Enhanced Games wiki Link to Defector on the Enhanced Games Link to The Conversation on the Enhanced Games Link to NPR on the Enhanced Games Link to nostalgia study Link to Ben on the PED era Link to McGwire Simpsons clip Link to dinger distribution article 1 Link to dinger distribution article 2 Link to dinger distribution article 3 Link to Hill homer Link to Uribe post Link to MLB.com on Uribe Link to AP on Uribe Link to MLBTR on Uribe Link to Uribe/Marmol video Link to D-Generation X wiki Link to DX chop compilation Link to player names on Uribe Link to playoff odds changes Link to team wRC+ Link to SI on Rays hitting Link to Posnanski on Rays hitting Link to Garp quote Link to Owen Meany quote Link to Tatis HR website Link to MLBTR on Pérez injury Link to dynamic vs. static stretching Link to Goodnight Baseball Link to @dril tweet Link to BP on payrolls and prices 1 Link to BP on payrolls and prices 1 Link to BP on payrolls and prices 3 Link to first-pitch homers Link to Sam on first-pitch homers 1 Link to Sam on first-pitch homers 2 Link to Sam on first-pitch homers 3 Link to RP JAWS Link to player development study 1 Link to player development study 2 Link to players vs. former teams data Link to listener emails database Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

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The Enhanced Games are kind of like the Olympics except everyone is on performance enhancing drugs. The organizers want to push back on the shame of doping. But they're also trying to sell you something. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. Deadlifter Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson competes in the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Enhanced. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enhanced Games Debut in Las Vegas as the First Openly Drug-Enabled "Biohacker Olympics" The inaugural Enhanced Games took place in Las Vegas with more than 40 elite athletes competing openly while using performance-enhancing drugs, a $25 million prize pool, and a $1 million world record bonus on the table. Host Dave Asprey, who serves on the advisory board of the Enhanced Games, breaks down why this event is less a sports story than a cultural signal: enhancement has moved from underground to prime time, and the institutions that spent decades controlling that conversation through drug testing and bans watched it happen on a stage in Las Vegas. Dave explains why WADA has always existed to protect institutions rather than athletes, why bodily sovereignty is the real issue at the center of this debate, and what it means that even with full transparency about what every athlete was taking, the records didn't fall quite the way you'd expect. The Enhanced Games are the closest thing yet to a public beta test for extreme human enhancement, and the data it generates will matter far beyond sport. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7302319/2026/05/23/enhanced-games-athletes-world-records-doping-steroids/ https://www.npr.org/2026/05/24/nx-s1-5831252/enhanced-games-steroids-olympics-trump https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedpz1zqp8po https://www.wusf.org/2026-05-24/the-enhanced-games-are-sunday-heres-what-to-know-about-the-controversial-event Kyle Busch's Death Showed How Severe Pneumonia Can Rapidly Escalate Into Fatal Sepsis NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, a condition most people hear about but few truly understand until it is too late. Host Dave Asprey breaks down the biology of what happens when the immune system stops containing an infection and starts attacking the body systemwide, why sepsis can escalate from manageable symptoms to a life-threatening emergency faster than most people expect, and why even someone with great biomarkers and a dialed-in health stack can be blindsided by an acute inflammatory crisis. The warning signs matter: worsening breathing, confusion, rapid decline, and a sense that something is badly wrong are emergency symptoms, not signals to wait and see. Longevity is not only about optimization rituals. It includes knowing when your biology is in crisis and acting before the window closes. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/24/health/what-is-sepsis-kyle-busch-wellness https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/26/health/video/sepsis-kyle-busch-medical-care-lead-jake-tapper https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/nascar-stars-death-shows-how-sepsis-can-kill-anyone-if-not-caught https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-sepsis-kyle-busch_l_6a15a9c1e4b0ddcc84641f34 Menin Loss in the Hypothalamus May Be a Central Switch That Accelerates Aging New research in mice found that a protein called Menin in the hypothalamus may function as a central coordinator of biological aging across the whole body. When Menin declined, aging accelerated. When researchers restored it in older mice, memory improved and lifespan increased. Host Dave Asprey explains why this finding challenges the dominant wear-and-tear model of aging, what it means that the hypothalamus may be running a coordinated aging program rather than simply accumulating damage over time, and why a control-room model of aging points toward fundamentally different intervention strategies than chasing downstream symptoms like fatigue and memory loss. The research connects aging to neuroinflammation, which has direct implications for how biohackers think about hypothalamic health right now. It is still animal research, but the mechanistic case is strong and the implications for longevity science are significant. Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260524012959.htm https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230323/Menin-protein-protects-against-aging-and-cognitive-decline.aspx https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/982100 https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1116021 IL-6 Blockade With Tocilizumab Showed Early Promise for Treatment-Resistant Depression A small pilot randomized trial tested tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug that blocks IL-6 signaling, in people with difficult-to-treat depression and found remission rates of 54% versus 31% with placebo. Host Dave Asprey breaks down why this result reframes depression as an immune biology problem for a meaningful subset of patients rather than a purely neurochemical one, and why the same inflammatory pathway that drives joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis is showing up in the brains of people who don't respond to antidepressants. The practical implication is not to seek out a biologic drug off-label. It is to recognize that persistent low mood, fatigue, and low resilience may warrant a deeper biological workup than standard screening provides, starting with IL-6, CRP, and a full inflammatory panel. The brain is downstream of the immune system more than most psychiatry has been willing to admit, and this trial is the clearest evidence yet of why that matters. Sources: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2026/may/pilot-trial-suggests-anti.html https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1128678 https://www.medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-trial-anti-inflammatory-drug-difficult.html https://clinicaltrials.gov/ New Science Paper Says Intrinsic Human Lifespan May Be About 50% Heritable A paper published in Science argues that the genetic contribution to human lifespan is roughly 50% heritable, far higher than previous estimates, once researchers correct for deaths caused by accidents, infections, and external causes unrelated to aging biology. Host Dave Asprey explains why this finding is liberating rather than deterministic, what it means that genetics loads the dice on lifespan more than the mainstream has been willing to admit, and why personalized longevity strategy matters far more than generic population-level advice. Your genes load the dice but you still roll them. The study pushes the field toward genetic stratification and biomarker-based personalization, and it validates the core premise that the same intervention will not produce the same outcome in every person. Get your genetics tested and build your strategy from your own baseline, not from what worked for the average person in a study. Sources: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adz1187 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41610249/ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00300-w https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1113892 This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity seekers, and high-performance listeners who want mechanism-level clarity on human enhancement, acute inflammatory risk, neuroendocrine aging, immune-driven depression, and the genetics of lifespan. Host Dave Asprey connects emerging clinical research, real-world performance culture, and actionable optimization frameworks into a clear picture of where biology actually drives outcomes and where most people are still managing symptoms instead of finding the mechanism. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Keywords: Enhanced Games biohacking, performance enhancement bodily autonomy, WADA elite sport doping, Kyle Busch sepsis death, pneumonia sepsis escalation, sepsis warning signs, Menin hypothalamus aging, brain aging master switch, neuroendocrine aging longevity, tocilizumab depression IL-6, inflammation treatment-resistant depression, immune biology mental health, lifespan heritability genetics, longevity genetics personalization, genetic stratification healthspan, biohacking news 2026, longevity research 2026, healthspan optimization, inflammation testing CRP IL-6 Thank you to our sponsors! - HeartMath | Go to https://www.heartmath.com/dave to save 15% off. - The One Device | Use code DAVE for $10 off at theonedevice.com/dave - iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE Resources: • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Get My 2026 Biohacking Trends Report: https://daveasprey.com/2026-biohacking-trends-report/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:38 – Story 1: Enhanced Games 01:49 – Story 2: Kyle Busch Death (Sepsis) 03:09 – Story 3: Menin Protein and Brain Aging 04:37 – Story 4: Inflammation and Depression 06:20 – Story 5: Lifespan Heritability 07:47 – Takeaway See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kara and Scott unpack the Enhanced Games and Trump's planned UFC event. Then, they break down Pope Leo's sweeping warning about AI, the DOJ's new probe into E. Jean Carroll, and Elon Musk floating a merger between Tesla and SpaceX. Plus, CBS pushes out “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Welcome to another fireside chat. This week, Jimmy and Larry are Zooming in from the French countryside and Santa Monica respectively to talk about fried audio, AI might be bullshit, Zohran Mamdani's stream dreams, the Enhanced Games, Paris is sick when you're not there for Fashion Week, capturing content at a tennis cathedral, James survived the French Open and copped merch for literally everyone he knows, what's the first beer you ever had, Lawrence fought the ocean and lost, steak redemption, remember Salt Bae, humanizing Seth Rogan, and much more.

The Pope called for AI to be "disarmed" — then gave Anthropic a seat on the dais. Nitasha Tiku (The Washington Post) unpacks what the Vatican's landmark intervention means for Silicon Valley. Then, get off Nextdoor, Kyle Chayka (The New Yorker) says hyperlocal publications are in vogue and a respite from algorithmic feeds. And finally, an update on last weekend’s Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Journalist Chris Gayomali, host of the podcast SuperHuman, persevered through the 95-degree heat and d-list Gen Z influencers to witness one world record that almost didn’t happen. Additional Reading: Can AI be a ‘child of God’? Inside Anthropic’s meeting with Christian leaders. | The Washington Post Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical | The New York Times Your Friendly Neighborhood Newsletter | The New Yorker SuperHuman Podcast | Vegas Download SAILY in your app store and use our code techstuff at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/techstuffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Macrodosing, the crew is joined by Jerry O'Connell and Dante for an all-time rabbit hole conversation. The group gets into the conspiracies surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, whether 23andMe is secretly selling your DNA, and the internet theory that pandas and nukes aren't real. They also discuss the questions around the Maui police response during the fires and Jerry's story about nearly being recruited into a Hollywood cult. Plus: Neuralink, modern dating, the UFC event at the White House and the future of the United States men's national soccer team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (00:09:15) Jeffery Epstein (00:39:08) 23andMe and Selling DNA (00:51:42) Pandas Aren't Real (01:08:50) Nukes Aren't Real (01:29:19) Maui Police (01:27:56) Jerry Almost Got Recruited For a Hollywood Cult (01:42:16) Enhanced Games (01:45:56) Neurolink (01:49:34) Dating (01:57:43) UFC at the White House (02:10:40) USMNT & The World Cup (02:23:44) Tulsa Drillers Bat DogYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

In this edition of Viva La Trendvolucion, Jack and Miles discuss something bad Trump did/said, the Enhanced Games, the White House/UFC octagon, Elon Musk being mad at 'The Odyssey' for it's lack of realism AKA white women and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We are less than two weeks away from the Spring Fling so I have J Gulinello (HealthReclamationProject.com) back in studio, and we are going to be joined by Andrea Della Mura, a personal friend of mine whose personal health journey lead her to found an incredible IV Infusion business in Rye, NY, called The Drip Bar ( https://rye.thedripbar.com/ ). We are going to go everywhere with the conversation from a much-needed change in approach to chronic disease, to the little-covered "Enhanced Games" that just took place in Las Vegas, and much more! In the second half, we thumb through some extra topics including what is now an all but paternity-test confirmed reality that Justin Trudeau is Fidel Castro's illegitimate son. Unleash Your Brain w/ Keto Brainz Nootropic 15% OFF w/ code MAY: https://tinyurl.com/2cess6y7 Every purchase enters you into this month's $600+ Product RAFFLE! E-Mail me for FREE SAMPLES of KB or Farmalogical Bone Broth! Sponsor Monthly for VIP Perks: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Quite Frankly Amazon Storefront: https://amazon.com/shop/quitefranklyofficial Official Coffee & Mugs: https://www.coffeerevolution.shop/category/quite-frankly Official QF MERCH: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Gold & Silver: https://quitefrankly.gold Send Holiday cards, Letters, and other small gifts, to the Quite Frankly P.O. Box! Quite Frankly 222 Purchase Street, #105 Rye, NY, 10580 Tip in Crypto: BTC: bc1q97w5aazjf7pjjl50n42kdmj9pqyn5zndwh3lng XRP: rnES2vQV6d2jLpavzf7y97XD4AfK1MjePu Quite Frankly Socials: Twitter/X: @QuiteFranklyTV Instagram: @QuiteFranklyOfficial Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/xPu7YEXXRY Official Forum: https://tinyurl.com/k89p88s8 Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/yc2cn395 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/yeytwwyz Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/quitefranklylive Audio On Demand: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yk4yfdsa iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq

Henry & Eddie bring you this week's biggest stories and true crime news - Joey Chestnut set to defend hot dog title while on probation, The Enhanced Games fails, Reddit's Cannibal Cat, Nebraska Dog shoots woman with shotgun at convenience store, China's new AI Pet Translator, Shady Sherpas caught running schemes around Everest, Tom Selleck Catfish Incident leads to murder-suicide, Listener E-Mails, and MORE! For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free, plus get Friday episodes a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The US says it's launched new strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats, despite the ongoing ceasefire and diplomatic moves towards a peace deal. Meanwhile, Tehran says it will lift the nationwide internet shutdown today. Also: Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon exchange fire; Ukraine calls Russian strike threats "shameless blackmail"; WHO warns the Ebola spread in central Africa is outpacing response efforts, and we hear from a journalist in Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo; Europe swelters in "climate whiplash" heatwave; Saudi Arabia scales back ambitious megaprojects as funding dwindles; an update from the controversial Enhanced Games; and the diamond that saved a thousand lives in Sierra Leone.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

The Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan co-ordinate their response to the Ebola outbreak as the number of suspected cases in the DRC surpasses 900. Also: a pro-Palestinian activist makes serious allegations about her treatment after being detained on board a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, which Israel denies; President Trump says Iran and the US "must take their time" to reach an agreement, dashing hopes of an imminent deal; we hear from women in Afghanistan where activists say the number of forced underage marriages have risen in the five years since the Taliban stopped girls over the age of twelve going to school; and we go to the controversial Enhanced Games - or the "Olympics on steroids".The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk