Podcasts about Physical culture

On this edition of Parallax Views, you will hear an incredible story that, on its surface, you may mistake as being just about professional wrestling: the life and career of "The Golden Greek" Jim Londos. He was the biggest star of not only pro wrestling in the 1920s and 1930s, but arguably of sports itself. His popularity eclipsed that of the profession itself. He sold out stadiums of tens of thousands. Contrary to popular misconceptions, pro wrestling was not simply the domain of smoky rooms before the era of Hulk Hogan. Jim Londos is proof of that. In fact, it may be fair to say that Jim Londos was Hulk Hogan before Hulk Hogan. And just to drive that point home, one only need look at his match against Kola Kwariani on October 22nd, 1933 in Athens, Greece at the Panathenaic Stadium. The attendance for that event? It's said to be between 65,000 and 100,000. Simply put, Londos was a phenomenon. But, his story is much more than that of a pro wrestler. Londos is the story of an immigrant to the United States overcoming all odds. He is the story of a man who gave hope to the masses in the trying times of The Great Depression. A man who became a symbol of being able to overcome the greatest adversities. He was smaller in stature than many of his wrestling contemporaries. The classic underdog. And the fans loved him for it. He was their hero. He was "The Golden Greek" of professional wrestling. Joining J.G. on this edition of the show is journalist Steven Johnson. Although Johnson has done a lot of journalism related to pro wrestling and its storied history, he's also been a U.S. Senate aide and newspaper editor. Moreover, he has master's and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. Over more than a decade he worked on a book to finally tell the story of Jim Londos. That book, recently released, is entitled Jim Londos: The Golden Greek of Professional Wrestling. Part of MacFarland's Studies in Strength of Physical Culture series, this book uncovers the life and times of an athletic performer who has been unfairly forgotten due to having wrestled in the pre-television era of the professional wrestling. In this conversation Steven I will discuss how he came around to the story of Jim Londos, the ways in which Londos story differs greatly from the more tragic rise & fall of early television-era wrestling Gorgeous George, the trials and tribulations of Jim Londos as a young immigrant in the United States of America in the early 20th century, the ways in which Londos is comparable to the mythical figure of Jason in the story of Jason and the Argonauts, how the legacy of Londos is carried on today by wrestlers like Bryan Danielson (aka Daniel Bryan), WWE superstar John Bradshaw Layfield's (JBL) foreword to the book, the wrestling double-crosses of the early 20th century that long predated the WWE's infamous "Montreal Screwjob", the colorful wrestling promoters of the Londos era (such as Toots Mondt and the Gold Dust Trio, Jack Pfefer, and Jack Curley), the legendary years long feud between Jim Londos and Ed "The Strangler" Lewis, Londos ability to make a crowd not only "believe" but "care" about his journey as a wrestler, and much, much more.

In this episode of Iron Radio, hosts Phil Stevens, Dr. Mc Nelson, and Coach Durrell discuss recent developments in powerlifting, including the controversy surrounding the IPF's ban on super stiff knee sleeves. They explore the intricacies of powerlifting equipment, the monetary aspects behind equipment approval, and the challenges faced by athletes and rule-makers. The discussion also covers the health and fitness world, touching on studies linking push-up capacity to heart health and the surprising revelations about fitness levels from simple exercises. The episode provides a deep dive into the mechanics of strength training, powerlifting gear, and the importance of maintaining general conditioning for overall health.01:58 Powerlifting News: IPF Bans Super Stiff Knee Sleeves04:27 The Evolution and Controversy of Powerlifting Gear07:29 Personal Experiences with Powerlifting Equipment18:24 Pushups and Heart Health: New Findings22:45 Exercise Science and Physical Culture24:05 The Pushup Dilemma25:37 CrossFit and Exercise Form29:14 Tactical Strength Challenge and RKC34:34 Kettlebell Training Insights39:10 General Conditioning and Strength Training40:18 Conclusion and Upcoming News 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

We take our muscles for granted: every time we step or stand—or even fall asleep!—we are experiencing a complex system of muscles moving in concert. And yet our notion of strength is still bogged down in stereotypes and preconceptions, some of them holdovers from 2,000 years ago. In our Spring 2025 issue, Michael Joseph Gross wrote about how the ancient Greeks perceived strength—and muscles themselves—in an entirely different way than we do. This week, Gross joins us to talk about his new book, Stronger: The Untold Story of Muscle in Our Lives, which looks at weight training through historical, social, and medical lenses to show its transformative power over time. His guides are leading scholars in the intersecting fields of kinesiology, classics, gender studies, and medicine, whose work has been shifting the narrative about strength for more than half a century.Go beyond the episode:Michael Joseph Gross's Stronger: The Untold Story of Muscle in Our LivesRead an excerpt, “Mr. Olympia,” from our Spring 2025 IssueExplore the Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports at the University of Texas at AustinTune in every (other) week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes/Apple • Amazon • Google • Acast • Pandora • RSS FeedHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness, Flex and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to continue the end of the year reviews for the year 1994 in Bodybuilding. In Part Two of their interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the professional bodybuilding contests from 1994 including the Arnold Classic, Night of the Champions, IronMan Pro Invitational, San Jose Pro, Chicago Pro and others. At the end of the interview, John reads two articles from 1994 including "Bodybuilding's Blow Out - 1994 Arnold Classic report" written by Julian Schmidt for the July, 1994 issue of Flex Magazine and "Night of Champions XVI" written by Johnny Fitness for the October, 1994 issue of Muscle Mag International.  Time Stamps: 4:34 - Emails to the Podcast 7:30 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 7:50 - 1994 Pro IronMan Invitational review 15:40 - 1994 Arnold Classic 37:30 - San Jose Pro Invitational 39:00 - German and French Pro Invitational  47:55 - Niagara Falls Pro 56:30 - Chicago Pro Invitational 1:00:45 - Night of the Champions 1:10:30 - John reads the article "Bodybuilding's Blow Out" written by Julian Schmidt for the July, 1994 issue of Flex Magazine. 1:22:15 - John reads the article "Night of Champions XVI" written by Johnny Fitness for the October, 1994 issue of Muscle Mag International.  Links: Jerry's Applied Metabolics newsletter Become a Patreon Member John's Training and Nutrition Programs A History of Physical Culture and Bodybuilding Vol One

Nate Boyer, the starting long snapper at the University of Texas, a Green Beret Bronze Star recipient and a First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Selection with a 3.84 GPA, was selected as the 2013 NFF Legacy Award Recipient.Nate Boyer graduated high school unsure about his path in life. He enrolled in community college, and he tried acting in Los Angeles while caring for autistic children to pay the rent. Looking for a challenge and to make a difference, he made his way to the Darfur region of Sudan to help in the refugee camps. The experience, coupled with his memories of 9/11, inspired him to enlist in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces candidate, and he became one of 11 from his class of 150 to graduate with a Green Beret. He has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star for heroism in combat.Pausing from his military service, Boyer sought his next challenge, trying to walk-on to the Texas football team despite never having played on an organized team because his high school did not sponsor the sport. His tenacity and athletic prowess netted him a spot on the team as a defensive back, but he lacked the skills to contribute during live games. He analyzed the roster, and he saw a potential opening at long snapper. He mastered the position, earning a starting job the past two seasons. Former Texas head coach Mack Brown calls his story one of the most inspirational and unique he has ever seen.Brown also credits Boyer's leadership and life experiences for helping the Longhorns to understand the parallel between football and the military with an emphasis on the importance of the guy on the left and on the right to the success of the unit. His contributions have earned him the honor of carrying the flag and leading the Longhorns out of the tunnel and onto the field each Saturday. During his summers, Boyer has continued his military service, including tours of duty in Eastern Europe and Greece in 2011 and 2012 as a member of a Special Forces unit of the Texas National Guard. This past summer, he completed an assignment with the elite Special Operations Joint Task Force in Afghanistan, serving with NATO Forces from May 1-July 31. He returned to Austin just in time to start fall practice with the Longhorns on Aug. 4.A native of Dublin, Calif., Boyer graduated from Texas in May, earning a bachelor's degree in Physical Culture and Sports Management with a cumulative GPA of 3.84. He is currently working on a post-graduate degree in advertising. In 2012-13, he was named First-Team Academic All-Big 12, as well as being a member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll and the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll. To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/CS7IDsIU53c #TexasLonghorns #GreenBeret #NateBoyer #PhilFriedrich #Podcast #PodcastEpisode

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the feature episode, author, historian, and award winning journalist, Steven Johnson. The wrestling historian is on to discuss his new book, "Jim Londos: The Golden Greek of Professional Wrestling." Host John Poz and Steven will talk about Jim's breaking into the business, NWA, Ed Strangler Lewis, Lou Thesz, Madison Square Garden, Hulk Hogan, Mount Rushmore, and so much more!Jim Londos: The Golden Greek of Professional Wrestling (Studies in Strength and Physical Culture) - https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Londos-Professional-Wrestling-Strength/dp/147669687XStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we are joined by legendary coach Ethan Reeve, a two-time NCAA All-American wrestler, renowned strength and conditioning expert, and former coach at Wake Forest University. Coach Reeve shares his philosophy on restoring physical culture in the education system, the power of density training, and the importance of mastering difficult lifts like the clean, jerk, and squat. He emphasizes how tumbling and spatial awareness can enhance athleticism in all sports, especially wrestling and football. With decades of experience coaching at top universities like Oklahoma State, Ohio University, Clemson, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Coach Reeve's insights will inspire athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts alike.Tune in to learn:How to build mental toughness and athleticism across sportsThe 90/10 rule in strength and conditioning for maximizing performanceThe key to effective strength training in high school and college programsThe vital role of tumbling and body awareness in injury preventionSubscribe on your favorite podcast platform for this incredible conversation!Show Notes:0:00 - Intro and Coach Reeve's background in athletics and coaching1:02 - Transition from wrestling to strength and conditioning4:51 - The 90/10 rule for effective strength training8:16 - The benefits of difficult lifts and density training10:55 - Tumbling and spatial awareness: A forgotten aspect of athlete training14:08 - How Coach Reeve incorporates physical culture in education22:44 - Differences in coaching styles over the years28:03 - Importance of mental toughness in building stronger athletes38:55 - Wrestling and strength training dynamics in the South49:58 - Coach Reeve's favorite drills and exercises for building strong athletes58:33 - Closing thoughts and the "Zen Parable" story

In an age that doesn't think too much about history, you might be forgiven for thinking that a culture of exercise only emerged in the 20th century. But the idea of purposefully exercising to change one's body — what folks used to call "physical culture" — likely goes back to the very beginnings of time.Here to unpack the origins, evolution, and future of fitness is Dr. Conor Heffernan, a Lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at Ulster University and the author of The History of Physical Culture. Today on the show, Conor takes us on a fascinating and wide-ranging tour of physical culture, from the ancient Egyptians, who made their pharaohs run around a pyramid to test their fitness to rule, to the ancient Greeks who used their gymnasiums for both bodily training and intellectual philosophizing, to modern strongmen who became proto fitness influencers, and many periods and societies in between. We discuss how training practices changed over time, where they may be going next, and the evergreen principles from past eras that we could still learn from today.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Podcast #988: Of Strength and Soul — Exploring the Philosophy of Physical FitnessAoM Podcast #939: What Lifting Ancient Stones Can Teach You About Being a ManRogue documentaries on stone lifting in Scotland, Iceland, and SpainAoM Podcast #39: Eugen Sandow, Victorian StrongmanAoM Podcast #624: The Crazy, Forgotten Story of America's First Fitness Influencer, Bernarr MacFaddenAoM Article: An Introduction to Indian Club TrainingAoM Video: Intro to Indian Club TrainingDe Arte GymnasticaJohann GutsMuthsFriedrich Ludwig JahnTurnvereine gymnastic system The Strongman Project Connect With Conor HeffernanPhysical Culture Study websiteConor's faculty page

For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-191-clubs-wands-and-gladiators-historical-physical-culture-with-ben-miller  To support the show, come join the Patrons at  https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy Ben Miller is the man behind Physical Culture Historians, preserving and reviving historical exercise methods for mind, body and spirit using wands, Indian Clubs, calisthenics, and more. He has a successful and fascinating YouTube channel, and has produced several modern editions of 18th and 19th century fencing and self defence sources, as well as being the author of The Gladiatory Art: The Lives, Writings, & Techniques of the Eighteenth Century Stage Gladiators. In our conversation we talk about how Ben got interested in the physical culture of the 19th century, and how his experience doing historical fencing made him realise that the people who designed exercises and physical training in the past had some insights that we are lacking in modern sports culture. Modern fitness is too specialised, whereas in the 19th century there was a much greater focus on holistic health, which would be beneficial to us today. Ben talks about his favourite piece of equipment, the Indian club, and the difference between historical Indian clubs and the modern varieties; they are designed with different ways of swinging in mind. He also explains the origins of the push up, and how you should do the original Swedish version. Another of Ben's research interests is Colonel Monstery, and this is a link to the book Ben wrote to verify Monstery's wild claims about how many duels he won and the combats he fought: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Defense-Gentlemen-Ladies-Nineteenth-Century-Quarterstaff/dp/1583948686 https://www.amazon.com/Self-Defense-Gentlemen-Ladies-Nineteenth-Century-Quarterstaff/dp/1583948686 We go on to discuss the largely forgotten stage gladiators of the 18th century, who were men and women who fought with sharp swords (amongst other weapons) on stage, for real. Often resulting in hideous injuries, disembowelling, and even death. More links: One of Ben's mentors is Harry Allick, and here you can see his YouTube videos of club swinging: https://www.youtube.com/@lakelandviewer See Ben's fascinating videos on his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PhysicalCultureHistorians Early in the interview we mention the Jared Kirby episode. Here's the link: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-165-sword-geekery-and-stunts-with-jared-kirby Ben mentions an essay by a Turner who is ranting against the trend toward specialization and production of champions in fitness and sport. We can't find the essay, but we have included a link to the following video Ben did, in which he shows and reads from the article extensively (begins around time code 7:47): https://youtu.be/oK__aaBLM78?si=0Q7kWhmXEvISTnS9 And finally! Ben's book on Babe Ruth was just released and here are the links to it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999056794/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0999056794/

Today's episode is brought to you by the letter 'S'. We're talking sisterhood, Swifties and a Spotify Deep Dive. You told us you love our madness so we've delivered... again! On this week's episode we discussed the supportive and empowering world of Physical Culture, Teagan tried to turn Steph into a Swiftie and then we deep dived into our Spotify. Think 2024 Spotify Wrapped but in the middle of the year and with a lot more chaos. Follow us on Instagram @everythingsoul @_steph.skinner

Orientalist Physical Culture. Professor Paul Bowman (Cardiff University)

I'm joined on this episode by old school strength and physical culture enthusiast Brooks Kubik of Dinosaur Training.  Join us as we dive deep into the world of physical culture as it was before the days of widespread access to quality training information, insights on how the old schoolers trained, and how Brooks overcame crippling asthma and other physical maladies to become one of the greatest minds in strength of the 20th century.  Check him out online at https://www.dinosaurtraining.com  Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

On episode 262 of ABR, we are joined by Spencer Nix, the owner and chief researcher of Behavior & Performance Research. Spencer talks about his journey in the fitness industry that spans over two decades. He shares his experience of being a CrossFit Affiliate owner for more than ten years and his transition to creating BPR, which combines behavior and identity coaching with fitness and performance. Due to many similarities in their approach, a connection was bound to happen between Spencer and the team at BPR. Spencer's wealth of knowledge, heart, passion and authenticity impressed and inspired the Airey Bros. This episode is packed with valuable insights, and the conversation was so engaging that the hardest part was finishing it.Stay Connected Spencer NixBPR Instutite BPR Field ManualBPR Instagram

Join us for an unforgettable episode 258 with the exceptional Ricky Frausto, a former UNO wrestler and CrossFit Level 4 Coach. In this epic conversation, Ricky shares his expert insights on fitness, strength & conditioning, wrestling, and building community. With a degree in Exercise Science from UNO and experience as the Head Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for various athletic teams, Ricky is a true authority in his field. He founded CrossFit Omaha and co-owned two more affiliates, and has now settled in Durango where he continues to coach CrossFit classes and provide personal training. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the fitness world's most inspiring figures. Tune in now!Stay ConnectedRicky JR Frausto Fitness

Paper Stree Coffee CEO/Owner Gabe Maldonado joins us for episode 254.  Gabe stopped by to chop it up about coffee roasting, brand building, crossfit, New Jersey and of course you know we got Gabe to weigh in on the great Pork Roll,v. Taylor Ham debate Stay Connected Paper Street CoffeeInstagramFacebook

Functional Strength, Kettlebell Coach & Entrepreneur Pat Damiano joins us this week to chop it about about the benefits of kettlebell training, running a successful business and building a Instagram account that has amasssed 211k subscribers. Pat is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to functional strength training and content creation. You can find and enjoy his Kettlebell complexes on Instagram @patdamiano_Stay Connected 7 Days of Free Kettlebell Training YouTube

Physical Therapist and World Renowned Kettlebell Coach Keith Webber joins us this week for a epic conversation about health, wellness physical culture & movement; specifically training with the Kettlebell and the benefits of training that come with it. Stay Connected https://linktr.ee/kettlebellkeithhttps://www.instagram.com/kettlebellkeith/

We're thrilled to introduce Brian Velez, a visionary entrepreneur and the force behind Physical Culture. Graduating from Columbia at 31, Brian's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. A lifetime athlete and CrossFit competitor, he swiftly moved from investment banking to launching a health and performance gym. Despite a challenging start during the pandemic, Physical Culture is on track for explosive growth in 2024. Brian's dedication to individualized coaching and his partnership with the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Franchise stand as testaments to his innovative spirit and commitment to excellence.During this episode, you will learn about;00:00 - Episode Introduction00:37 - Brian Velez, Fitness Entrepreneur01:20 - Exploring the Success of Physical Culture Gym: A Business Snapshot01:33 - Longevity & Health in Entrepreneurship: A Key Discussion02:49 - Why Physical Training Matters in Business Success05:47 - From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Brian Velez's Inspiring Story09:13 - Mastering Business Growth: Acquisition, Fulfillment, Retention Strategies14:40 - Pricing Strategies: Balancing Quality and Client Satisfaction20:30 - Future Planning and Target Setting for Entrepreneurs22:57 - Career Shift: From Investment Banking to Gym Ownership24:15 - Gym Ownership: Unique Challenges and Rewarding Experiences25:39 - Integrating Health and Wellness into Entrepreneurial Life28:37 - Mental Training for Entrepreneurs: The Importance of Mindset and Learning29:05 - Balancing Personal Life with Entrepreneurial Responsibilities30:08 - Leading by Example: A Key Principle for Business Leaders36:49 - The Advantages of Early Start in Entrepreneurship40:08 - The Role of Education and Apprenticeship in Building a BusinessNotable Quotes:“Courage turns into confidence and confidence turns into action.” - Chaz WolfeBooks and Resources Recommended (Affiliate Links May Be Used):Chaz's Favorite Steak

Keegan, Jeff and Mikki talk simple straightforward strategies to foster a physical culture at home.Episode Highlights: 2:31 Consciously fostering a culture where kids want to move3;10 Daily modeling & scheduling of physical activities6:45 Seeing the family moving motivates kids to join and copy7:28 Incorporate things they already enjoy8:25 Move together as a family, let them lead and stay playful10:25 Leverage sport interests through playful skill practice10:58 Choosing within family scope and boundaries12:13 What is screen time replacing?13:30 Utilize screen time as earned and not expected16:05 Active modeling and conscious behaviorsHashtags and links:#activekids#Youthfitnessgames#YouthPhysicalEducation#Physicalliteracy#youthhealth#youthperformance#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthfitness#youthsport#functionalfitnessyouth#BrandXatHome#thebrandxmethod#theathletecoachnetwork#jeffandmikkimartinhttps://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collectionshttps://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/

OG CrossFit Affilate Owner and 3x CrossFit Games competitor Blair Morrison joins us this week on ABR. Blair stopped by to chop it up about owning CrossFit Anywhere / Anywhere Fit and his business expansion that now opperatie 5 affilates in the Sacramento area. Stay Connectedhttps://anywherefit.comhttps://www.instagram.com/anywherefit_/https://www.youtube.com/@unonair6/videos

On this episode, @kristi_allain joins @Derekcrim and @nkalamb to comprehensively explore what's wrong with the culture of Canada's favourite game. Kristi Allain is Associate Professor of Sociology and Canada Research Chair in Physical Culture and Social Life at St. Thomas University. Her work examines physical culture and its complex relationships with national identities, perhaps no more obvious in her work on how men's hockey produces, contests, and supports dominant expressions of Canadian National identity.

Conor Heffernan is professor of Physical Culture and Sport studies at the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland. His work focuses on health and body cultures in Ireland, Europe and Indian bodybuilders in the early 20th century. Outside of academia, Conor is a regular contributor to health and fitness websites as well as his own history of fitness website Physical Culture Study.Books: The History of Physical Culture in IrelandWebsite: physicalculturestudy.comWe hope you enjoy the episode. If you did, please subscribe. For Somatic Restructuring lessons and other classes please visit somaticprimer.comSupport the show

Unleaded: Warrior Walking, the Only Cardio You Need for Combination Fighting, Physical Culture and Attacking the Outdoors The Indigenous Ability Blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-hatmaker/support

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Vander Clyde Broadway went by a few different names in his life, but Barbette is the one he got famous with. He was a female impersonator from Texas who became the toast of Paris in the 1920s. Research:         Ninesling, Rosie. “Meet Barbette, Round Rock's Cross-Dressing Performer From the 1920s.” Austin Monthly. December 2021. https://www.austinmonthly.com/meet-barbette-round-rocks-cross-dressing-performer-from-the-1920s/         Kendall Curlee, “Broadway, Vander Clyde [Barbette],” Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/broadway-vander-clyde-barbette         Steegmuller, Francis. “An Angel, a Flower, a Bird.”  The New Yorker. Sept. 27, 1969. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1969/09/27/an-angel-a-flower-a-bird         Pryor, Thomas M. “Hollywood Arena: ‘Big Circus' Troupe Works to Equal Big Top's Authenticity and Color.” New York Times. January 11, 1959. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1959/01/11/83434437.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0         Gils, Bieke. “Flying, Flirting, and Flexing: Charmion's Trapeze Act, Sexuality, and Physical Culture at the Turn of the Twentieth Century.” Journal of Sport History, vol. 41, no. 2, 2014, pp. 251–68. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5406/jsporthistory.41.2.251         Dimock, Chase. “ “THE SURREAL SEX OF BEAUTY: JEAN COCTEAU AND MAN RAY'S ‘LE NUMÉRO BARBETTE.'” As It Ought to Be. June 2, 2011. https://asitoughttobemagazine.com/2011/06/02/the-surreal-sex-of-beauty-jean-cocteau-and-man-rays-le-numero-barbette/         “Barbette in Amazing Feats at the Palace.” New York Times. Feb. 8, 1927. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1927/02/08/110039993.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0         Gallico, Paul. “Thinking Aloud: give a Cheer for an Artist.” The San Francisco Examiner. April 28, 1948. https://www.newspapers.com/image/458500827/?terms=vander%20barbette&match=1         Cole Brothers Circus Is Rehearsing in Louisville This Year for the Last Time.” The Courier-Journal. April 10, 1949. https://www.newspapers.com/image/110868149/?terms=vander%20barbette&match=1         “150 From Circus Recover After Food Poisoning.” Evening Star. June 19, 1943. https://www.newspapers.com/image/868025427/?terms=vander%20barbette&match=1         “New  Cole Brothers Circus Puts Emphasis on Beauty.” Globe-Gazette. July 8, 1949. https://www.newspapers.com/image/724153/?terms=vander%20barbette&match=1         Atkinson, J. Brooks. “Songs, Dances and Costumes.” New York Times. Feb, 13, 1927. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1927/02/13/98532388.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0         “From Round Rock to the Moulin Rouge: The Story of Barbette.” Round Rock ISD. https://history.roundrockisd.org/from-round-rock-to-the-moulin-rouge-the-story-of-barbette/         “Vander Barbette Is Dead at 68; Trapeze Artist in the Twenties.” New York Times. Aug. 10, 1973. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1973/08/10/148684612.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0         Estrada, John-Carlos. “#TBT: From Round Rock to the Moulin Rouge, meet aerialist and drag performer Barbette.” CBS Austin. Aug. 19, 2022. https://cbsaustin.com/newsletter-daily/tbt-from-round-rock-to-the-moulin-rouge-meet-aerialist-and-drag-performer-barbette-vander-clyde-broadway-female-impersonator-french-poet-jean-cocteau-paris-alfaretta-sisters-world-famous-aerial-queens-1969-new-yorker-article-strange-beauty-wire-walker See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Conor Heffernan is professor of Physical Culture and Sport studies at the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland. His work focuses on health and body cultures in Ireland, Europe and Indian bodybuilders in the early 20th century. Conor is currently working on a book detailing the rise of Indian club swinging in the nineteenth century and its global spread. Outside of academia, Conor is a regular contributor to health and fitness websites as well as his own history of fitness website Physical Culture Study.Books: The History of Physical Culture in IrelandWebsite: physicalculturestudy.comWe hope you enjoy the episode. If you did, please subscribe. For Somatic Fascia Restructuring lessons and other classes please visit somaticprimer.comSupport the show

Join Nick and Chango for a tale of bitterness, vengeance, snitching to the press, and... cannibalism? Things get wild as our look at Clarence Whistler's life continues! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary Sources: -Cited newspaper articles -William Muldoon: The Solid Man Conquers Wrestling and Physical Culture, by Ken Zimmerman Jr -Shooters: The Toughest Men in Profession Wrestling, by Jonathan Snowden

Welcome to Episode #75 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! My conversation with Alina Badarau, a yoga teacher from Moldova, was so lovely as we took a deep dive into how writing and yoga compliment each other, and how writing about yoga experiences shines a light on ourselves. I hope that this conversation made you curious about how yoga is a light, and an instrument for balancing your inner world. If you're looking to tune into a podcast episode that is all about yoga in Moldova then this is the conversation for you. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wildyogatribe Tell me more about Alina Badarau Alina Badarau is a yoga teacher and yoga studio owner from Moldova. She is based in the capital city of Chişinău. She tarted practicing yoga when she was just 9 years old, and actually did her yoga teacher training at Moscow University of Modern Yoga. She teaches Hatha and Vinyasa yoga and has been teaching yoga for 7 years. Moreover, Alina studied psychology education in University, and completed a degree at the Institute of Physical Culture and Sports as well. What to expect in the Yoga In Moldova episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast Alina came to yoga when she was just 9 years old. There were kids yoga classes offered at the school across the street from Alina's house. It's the longest relationship to anything Alina has had that has stretched all the way until today. She feels like it was a sign from the universe that she was supposed to be involved with yoga. She actually started teaching yoga when she was only 15 years old. She started teaching yoga at the kids yoga studio, and offered kids yoga classes. At age 18 years old, she realized there was nothing better than yoga, and she was given an adult group to begin teaching. She's been going through different trainings and seminars in yoga in Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine. In regards to yoga in Moldova, Alina feels that it is “just the beginning.” She has her own studio, and she works with a lot of people who worries that yoga is boring or just sitting in meditation. There are a lot of people in Moldova who have a lot of preconceptions about yoga, and Alina is working to break those stereotypes down. At Alina's studio, every day there are about 8 brand-new students who show up for their very first yoga class. I asked Alina, why does she think that new people come for their first yoga, she said it is because they are in pain or there is a problem with something in their lives. There has been a growing awareness in Moldova that yoga can help with physical pain. Curious about yoga in around the world? Yoga teachers around the world? You just got your first-row ticket! For the skimmers - What's in the yoga in Moldova episode? Starting yoga classes at 9 years old Starting teach yoga at age 15 Listening to signs from the universe Yoga in Moldova is just the beginning How writing and yoga work together Yoga works like a light Yoga is an instrument to balance your inner world Connect with Alina Badarau https://instagram.com/yogago.md https://www.instagram.com/viralika https://yogago.md Want more? Head on over to my website https://wildyogatribe.com/thepodcast/ Everything you need is just one click away! Check out all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/wildyogatribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wildyogatribe/message

It's a story of raw strength, strong booze, weird lies, carnival tours, and the usual insanity you subscribed for! Today Nick and Chango discuss "The Kansas Cyclone" Clarence Whistler! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary Sources: -Cited newspaper articles -William Muldoon: The Solid Man Conquers Wrestling and Physical Culture, by Ken Zimmerman Jr -Shooters: The Toughest Men in Profession Wrestling, by Jonathan Snowden

This week's special guest is local to Austin, Texas and is a legend in the field of strength training. Dr. Jan Todd, the Director of the Stark Center at The University of Texas and former powerlifter shares her story as a pioneer for women in the sport. Throughout the podcast, she dives into her extraordinary journey and experiences with some of the strongest humans the planet has ever seen. We also touch on her life in academia and the critical role she has played in breaking barriers and stigmas for women and weightlifting. Dr. Jan Todd is a Roy McLean Centennial Fellow in Sports History, and the Interim Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Todd is also the executive editor of Iron Game History: The Journal of Physical Culture, that she and her husband Terry Todd founded in 1990. During her career, Sports Illustrated often described her as the “strongest woman in the world”. As a powerlifter, she set more than 60 national and world records (in five weight classes) and was included in the Guinness Book of Records for over a decade. Jan Todd was the first woman inducted into the International Powerlifting Hall of Fame and was in the first class of the USA-PL Women's Powerlifting Hall of Fame. You can reach Jan Todd at her email: j.todd@austin.utexas.edu Additionally, you can get ticket information for the Arnold Strongman Classic at: https://www.arnoldsports.com/sports-and-events/strongman/arnold-strongman-classic/

 Alana “The Alanamal” Cook is a thirty-one year-old Métis woman currently living on Kwikwetlem First Nation territory with her partner, Keanan, and a sassy corgi named Ruby. Alana is a professional Mixed Martial Arts athlete, and currently ranked as the number six women's pound for pound fighter in Canada. Not only is she a pro fighter; she is a Pro-fessor, teaching third-year Kinesiology students about Indigenous Sport and Physical Culture. Alana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Fraser Valley, and a Masters in Indigenous Land-based Education from the University of Saskatchewan. Alana is also the creator and founder of Walking Like Warriors, a self-defence program for Indigenous youth and women, and a proud sponsor of the Team 700 Indigenous competitive youth boxing team. To summarize: Alana enjoys corgi sass, teaching class and kicking ass. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealanamal/ https://www.instagram.com/decolonized_buffalo/

Mike DeMarco owner Motives Movement joins us this to talk about his fitness journey and navigating the journey of being an entrepreneur in the Health & Wellness space. Stay Connected!!! https://motiveslife.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/motives/ https://www.instagram.com/motiveslife/ https://www.facebook.com/motives33 The Airey Bros. IG @aireybros / https://www.instagram.com/aireybros/ https://www.blacksheependurance.com/podcast Premium Content : AB/DC Programming / B-Role & Mix Tapes / Accountability Coaching https://www.patreon.com/AireyBros Value for Value https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BHCAKFGH6TNF2

Mike DeMarco owner Motives Movement joins us this to talk about his fitness journey and navigating the journey of being an entrepreneur in the Health & Wellness space. Stay Connected!!! https://motiveslife.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/motives/ https://www.instagram.com/motiveslife/ https://www.facebook.com/motives33 The Airey Bros. IG @aireybros / https://www.instagram.com/aireybros/ https://www.blacksheependurance.com/podcast Premium Content : AB/DC Programming / B-Role & Mix Tapes / Accountability Coaching https://www.patreon.com/AireyBros Value for Value https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BHCAKFGH6TNF2

Rob discusses the history of the power rack, which Bob Peoples invented in the early 1900s. (1:44) Bob Peoples Invented the Power Rack (3:44) Bob Peoples' Training (5:49) Other Weightlifting "Apparatuses" (8:11) The Pit (10:54) Deadlifting (17:49) Power Racks Before Rogue (21:16) Westside Barbell (23:35) Changes in the Power Rack Sources: Todd, Terry. “Passings.” Iron Game History, Volume 2, Issue 3, The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports, July 1992, https://starkcenter.org/igh/igh-v2/igh-v2-n3/igh0203a.pdfA special thank you to Harrison Jones for his inspiration and guidance with this episode! Christopher, Logan. “Strongman Profile: Bob Peoples Schools Us on the Deadlift.” Fitness, Breaking Muscle, 28 October 2013, https://breakingmuscle.com/strongman-profile-bob-peoples-schools-us-on-the-deadlift/ Even-Esh, Zach. "Power Rack Training with Bill Peanuts West." Iron Roots Podcast, Episode 15, Zach Even - Esh YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9jdmM4Z8Vc Peoples, Bob. “The Training Methods of Bob Peoples.” Iron Man Magazine, Iron Man Magazine, April/May 1952 “The Peoples Champion.” Don't Weaken, The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports, 15 January 2010, https://starkcenter.org/2010/01/the-peoples-champion/ Thomas, Al. “Bob Peoples: Deadlift Champion, Strength Theorist, Civic Leader.” Iron Game History, Volume 2, Issue 4, The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports, November 1992, https://starkcenter.org/igh/igh-v2/igh-v2-n4/igh0204c.pdf Todd, Terry. “Passings.” Iron Game History, Volume 2, Issue 3, The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports, July 1992, https://starkcenter.org/igh/igh-v2/igh-v2-n3/igh0203a.pdf

Rob dives deep into the very beginning of dumbbells, their evolution, and then compares them to what we have today. (0:14) Shapes of dumbbells (0:40) Who invented the dumbbell? (1:28) Types of weights during ancient times (2:44) The 1700s "dumbbell" (4:45) Modern dumbbells (5:35) Circus dumbbell lifters (7:30) Why did globe dumbbells go away? (9:24) Modern dumbbell variations (15:38) A few oddities Follow Visit vintageweightspgh.com for additional information on vintage weights. Follow Rob on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to Garage Gym Radio Stay in the loop with all things home gym by subscribing to Knurled News Sources Special thanks to Dr. Jan Todd and The Stark Center! “2 for 1 York Dumbbells are also Swingbells!” Muscular Development, Volume 5, Number 1, Strength & Health Publishing Company, January 1968 “Dumbbell.” Wikipedia, Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbbell “Havak Quick Triad.” Havak, Havak, https://havak.net/ Jowett, George F. “Dumb-Bell.” Patent US1672944A, Google Patent, 12 June 1928, https://patents.google.com/patent/US1672944A/en “Mutt Dumbbells.” Rogue, Rogue Fitness, https://www.roguefitness.com/mutt-dumbbells “Our Story.” PowerBlock, PowerBlock, 2022, https://powerblock.com/about-powerblock/ “Rogue Thompson Fatbells.” Rogue, Rogue Fitness, https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-thompson-fatbells “The Sandow Ringing Dumbbell.” Barbells and Bios, The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports, 19 August 2020, https://starkcenter.org/2020/08/the-sandow-ringing-dumb-bell/ “Solid Iron Dumbbells.” Muscular Development, Volume 5, Number 1, Strength & Health Publishing Company, January 1968 Todd, Jan. “From Milo to Milo: A History of Barbells, Dumbbells, and Indian Clubs.” Iron Game History, Volume 3, Issue 6, The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports, April 1995, https://starkcenter.org/igh_article/igh0306c/ Todd, Jan. “The Strength Builders: A History of Barbells, Dumbbells, and Indian Clubs.” The International Journal of the History of Sport, March 2003, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/249030520_The_Strength_Builders_A_History_of_Barbells_Dumbbells_and_Indian_Clubs Wood, Robert. "Olympics Weightlifting All Around Dumbbell Contest." Topend Sports Website, July 2010, https://www.topendsports.com/events/discontinued/weights-allround-dumbbell.html “York Aristocrat Dumbbell Set.” Muscular Development, Volume 5, Number 1, Strength & Health Publishing Company, January 1968

Adrian Bozman joins us this week to discuss the 2022 CrossFit Games. Boz has been working for CrossFit since 2007 and was a long time flow master for the L1 Seminar staff as well as the head judge at the games. This year Boz programed the games WODS's and stopped by to tell us all about his experience at this years games. Stay Connected!!! https://www.instagram.com/apbozman/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/varied-not-random/id1562388495 https://morningchalkup.com/2022/03/27/adrian-bozman-to-program-crossfit-games/ The Airey Bros. IG @aireybros / https://www.instagram.com/aireybros/ https://www.blacksheependurance.com/podcast Premium Content : AB/DC Programming / B-Role & Mix Tapes / Accountability Coaching https://www.patreon.com/AireyBros Value for Value https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BHCAKFGH6TNF2

Adrian Bozman joins us this week to discuss the 2022 CrossFit Games. Boz has been working for CrossFit since 2007 and was a long time flow master for the L1 Seminar staff as well as the head judge at the games. This year Boz programed the games WODS's and stopped by to tell us all about his experience at this years games. Stay Connected!!! https://www.instagram.com/apbozman/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/varied-not-random/id1562388495 https://morningchalkup.com/2022/03/27/adrian-bozman-to-program-crossfit-games/ The Airey Bros. IG @aireybros / https://www.instagram.com/aireybros/ https://www.blacksheependurance.com/podcast Premium Content : AB/DC Programming / B-Role & Mix Tapes / Accountability Coaching https://www.patreon.com/AireyBros Value for Value https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BHCAKFGH6TNF2

STRONG Life Podcast ep 326 with Pat Miletich. Pat is a former UFC Champion and a legend in the world of MMA.  Today, Pat is working with farmers and people to educate them and learn from them, ALL of which we discuss in this episode.  Connect with Pat here: https://soilsavior.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pjmiletich/ Resources from Zach: http://ZachStrength.com - FREE Training Course, out it to use! https://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com - Underground Strength Academy: 1,000 + videos, training courses and workouts to follow and learn from https://youtube.com/zevenesh http://BodyweightBodybuilding.com - ALL Bodyweight training, Build Muscle, Strength, Burn Fat & Get Rid of Joint Aches & Pains  Train with Zach - 7 Days FREE 

In this episode of the podcast, we had on Conor Heffernan. Conor is Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sport Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. We talk the development of weightlifting, from its first appearance in the Olympics to potential changes in the sport and its format. Sign up for the best programming available: https://weightlifting.ai/Follow Conor:https://physicalculturestudy.com/author/heffercp/Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

SHR # 2878:: What Will You Build With Your Life? - L. Brent Jones - Erik Hart - Discussing the journey of a young man with Down Syndrome used Physical Culture to change his life forever. Collin's dream became a reality in November of 2015 on a stage in Louisville, KY thanks to a lot of hard work and support from his team. Collin had transformed his body from obese to competition ready with unwavering dedication, a very strict diet, and intense training. 2016 prior to the Documentary on "Born this Way"

Happy Pride! We invited Ruby Hann, who completed her MA in History in 2020 and her MSc in History in 2021, both at the University of Edinburgh, to talk about Eugen Sandow, the bodybuilder who spread the cult of muscle around the world. Her research is focused on masculinity, sexuality, and the body in early twentieth century Britain. Ruby is not currently in academia, but she still occasionally writes, lectures, and attends conferences. You can follow her Twitter @RubyVolunteers to find her work.  Our book is available at badgayspod.com/book along with tour dates in the US and the UK! SOURCES: Budd, M. A. The Sculpture Machine: Physical Culture and Body Politics in the Age of Empire. New York: New York University Press, 1997. Chapman, David. Sandow the Magnificent: Eugen Sandow and the Beginnings of Bodybuilding. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1994. Dyer, Richard. White: Twentieth Anniversary Edition, 2nd ed. London: Routledge, 2017. Waller, David. The Perfect Man: The Muscular Life and Times of Eugen Sandow, Victorian Strongman. Brighton: Victorian Secrets Limited, 2011. Waugh, Thomas. Hard to Imagine: gay male eroticism in photography and film from their beginnings to Stonewall. New York: Columbia University Press, 1996. Brauer, Fae. ‘Virilizing and Valorizing Homoeroticism: Eugen Sandow's Queering of Body Cultures Before and After the Wilde Trials', Visual Culture in Britain 18:1 (2017), 35–67. Conrad, Sebastian. ‘Globalizing the Beautiful Body: Eugen Sandow, Bodybuilding, and the Ideal of Muscular Manliness at the Turn of the Twentieth Century', Journal of World History 32:1 (2021), 95–125. Elledge, Jim. ‘Eugen Sandow's gift to gay men', The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide 18:4 (2011). Mullins, Greg. ‘‘Nudes, Prudes, and Pigmies: The Desirability of Disavowal in "Physical Culture"', Discourse 15:1 (1992), 27–48. Snow, K. Mitchell. ‘Does this fig leaf make me look gay? Strongmen, statue posing and physique photography', Early Popular Visual Culture 17:2 (2019), 135–155. Watt, Carey A. ‘Cultural Exchange, Appropriation and Physical Culture: Strongman Eugen Sandow in Colonial India, 1904–1905', The International Journal of the History of Sport 33:16 (2016), 1921–1942.

Defections from the People's Republic of China (PRC) were an important part of the narrative of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan during the Cold War, but their stories have previously barely been told, less still examined, in English. During the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the ROC government paid much special attention to these anti-communist heroes (fangong yishi). Their choices to leave behind the turmoil of the PRC were a propaganda coup for the Nationalist one-party state in Taiwan, proving the superiority of the "Free China" that they had created there.  In Defectors from the PRC to Taiwan, 1960-1989: The Anti-Communist Righteous Warriors (Routledge, 2022), Morris looks at the stories behind these headlines, what the defectors understood about the ROC before they arrived, and how they dealt with the reality of their post-defection lives in Taiwan. He also looks at how these dramatic individual histories of migration were understood to prove essential differences between the two regimes, while at the same time showing important continuities between the two Chinese states. A valuable resource for students and scholars of 20th century China and Taiwan, and of the Cold War and its impact in Asia. Andrew D. Morris is Professor of History at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and studies the modern histories of Taiwan and China. He is the author of Colonial Project, National Game: A History of Baseball in Taiwan (University of California Press, 2010) and Marrow of the Nation: A History of Sport and Physical Culture in Republican China (University of California Press, 2004). He edited the volume Japanese Taiwan: Colonial Rule and Its Contested Legacy (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015), and co-edited the volume The Minor Arts of Daily Life: Popular Culture in Taiwan (University of Hawai‘i Press, 2004, with David K. Jordan and Marc L. Moskowitz). Li-Ping Chen is Postdoctoral Scholar and Teaching Fellow in the East Asian Studies Center at the University of Southern California. Her research interests include literary translingualism, diaspora, and nativism in Sinophone, inter-Asian, and transpacific contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Defections from the People's Republic of China (PRC) were an important part of the narrative of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan during the Cold War, but their stories have previously barely been told, less still examined, in English. During the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the ROC government paid much special attention to these anti-communist heroes (fangong yishi). Their choices to leave behind the turmoil of the PRC were a propaganda coup for the Nationalist one-party state in Taiwan, proving the superiority of the "Free China" that they had created there.  In Defectors from the PRC to Taiwan, 1960-1989: The Anti-Communist Righteous Warriors (Routledge, 2022), Morris looks at the stories behind these headlines, what the defectors understood about the ROC before they arrived, and how they dealt with the reality of their post-defection lives in Taiwan. He also looks at how these dramatic individual histories of migration were understood to prove essential differences between the two regimes, while at the same time showing important continuities between the two Chinese states. A valuable resource for students and scholars of 20th century China and Taiwan, and of the Cold War and its impact in Asia. Andrew D. Morris is Professor of History at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and studies the modern histories of Taiwan and China. He is the author of Colonial Project, National Game: A History of Baseball in Taiwan (University of California Press, 2010) and Marrow of the Nation: A History of Sport and Physical Culture in Republican China (University of California Press, 2004). He edited the volume Japanese Taiwan: Colonial Rule and Its Contested Legacy (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015), and co-edited the volume The Minor Arts of Daily Life: Popular Culture in Taiwan (University of Hawai‘i Press, 2004, with David K. Jordan and Marc L. Moskowitz). Li-Ping Chen is Postdoctoral Scholar and Teaching Fellow in the East Asian Studies Center at the University of Southern California. Her research interests include literary translingualism, diaspora, and nativism in Sinophone, inter-Asian, and transpacific contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Defections from the People's Republic of China (PRC) were an important part of the narrative of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan during the Cold War, but their stories have previously barely been told, less still examined, in English. During the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the ROC government paid much special attention to these anti-communist heroes (fangong yishi). Their choices to leave behind the turmoil of the PRC were a propaganda coup for the Nationalist one-party state in Taiwan, proving the superiority of the "Free China" that they had created there.  In Defectors from the PRC to Taiwan, 1960-1989: The Anti-Communist Righteous Warriors (Routledge, 2022), Morris looks at the stories behind these headlines, what the defectors understood about the ROC before they arrived, and how they dealt with the reality of their post-defection lives in Taiwan. He also looks at how these dramatic individual histories of migration were understood to prove essential differences between the two regimes, while at the same time showing important continuities between the two Chinese states. A valuable resource for students and scholars of 20th century China and Taiwan, and of the Cold War and its impact in Asia. Andrew D. Morris is Professor of History at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and studies the modern histories of Taiwan and China. He is the author of Colonial Project, National Game: A History of Baseball in Taiwan (University of California Press, 2010) and Marrow of the Nation: A History of Sport and Physical Culture in Republican China (University of California Press, 2004). He edited the volume Japanese Taiwan: Colonial Rule and Its Contested Legacy (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015), and co-edited the volume The Minor Arts of Daily Life: Popular Culture in Taiwan (University of Hawai‘i Press, 2004, with David K. Jordan and Marc L. Moskowitz). Li-Ping Chen is Postdoctoral Scholar and Teaching Fellow in the East Asian Studies Center at the University of Southern California. Her research interests include literary translingualism, diaspora, and nativism in Sinophone, inter-Asian, and transpacific contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Today we are joined by Dr. Shannon Walsh, Associate Professor of Theatre History, and author of Eugenics and Physical Culture Performance in the Progressive Era: Watch Whiteness Workout (Palgrave MacMillan, 2020). In our conversation, we discussed the origins of women's physical culture in the United States, the role that physical culture reformers played in producing femininity and whiteness, and the possibilities for anti-racist and anti-sexist sport to reconceptualize the white supremist roots of American athleticism. In Eugenics and Physical Culture Performance in the Progressive Era, Walsh traces the beginnings of reform era physical culture, paying special attention to the way that physical culturists attempted to shape women's bodies. She argues that their efforts hinged on using exercise to produce femininity and whiteness and that they prefigured the larger eugenic movements aimed at perpetuating the white race later in the 20th century. In each chapter she looks at different physical culturists or physical cultural movement. Her second chapter looks at Steele MacKaye and Americanised Delsarte, a physical cultural practice that combined acting, dance and exercise. Her third chapter focuses on Dudley Allen Sargent and mimetic workouts that introduced working class motions – for example wood chopping - to middle and upper-middle class men and women at Ivy League colleges. The fourth and fifth chapter work together to unpack the complicated position of women's physical culture, femininity and motherhood. In chapter four, Walsh shows how Abby Shaw Mayhew and the YWCA articulated a genre of motherhood, which Walsh calls “social motherhood,” that reframed women's exercise as domestic and maternal rather than grotesque and masculine. In the fifth chapter, Walsh examines Bernarr MacFadden – the Barnum of physical culture – to showcases the places where advertising, motherhood, and women's exercise came into explicit contact. Relying on a close reading of physical culture through critical theory, these main chapters trace the intersections between exercise, femininity, motherhood, race and social class, to illustrate how debates over these issues helped to produce whiteness. Whether they were in elite educational institutions in the Northeast, Midwestern metropolises like Minneapolis, or travelling around the country these experts helped to code physical culture as specifically as womanly, middle class, white, and ultimately as unremarkable. He final body chapter, chapter six, looks at physical culture for indigenous women in three sites: the Odanah Mission School, the Model Indian School at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, and the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Unlike their white counterparts, indigenous women were not offered significant opportunities for physical exercise and if they were it was only for the purpose of assimilation. Unsurprisingly, many indigenous girls and women challenged those expectations and were successful athletes. Keith Rathbone is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. His book, entitled Sport and physical culture in Occupied France: Authoritarianism, agency, and everyday life, (Manchester University Press, 2022) examines physical education and sports in order to better understand civic life under the dual authoritarian systems of the German Occupation and the Vichy Regime. If you have a title to suggest for this podcast, please contact him at keith.rathbone@mq.edu.au and follow him at @keithrathbone on twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today we are joined by Dr. Shannon Walsh, Associate Professor of Theatre History, and author of Eugenics and Physical Culture Performance in the Progressive Era: Watch Whiteness Workout (Palgrave MacMillan, 2020). In our conversation, we discussed the origins of women's physical culture in the United States, the role that physical culture reformers played in producing femininity and whiteness, and the possibilities for anti-racist and anti-sexist sport to reconceptualize the white supremist roots of American athleticism. In Eugenics and Physical Culture Performance in the Progressive Era, Walsh traces the beginnings of reform era physical culture, paying special attention to the way that physical culturists attempted to shape women's bodies. She argues that their efforts hinged on using exercise to produce femininity and whiteness and that they prefigured the larger eugenic movements aimed at perpetuating the white race later in the 20th century. In each chapter she looks at different physical culturists or physical cultural movement. Her second chapter looks at Steele MacKaye and Americanised Delsarte, a physical cultural practice that combined acting, dance and exercise. Her third chapter focuses on Dudley Allen Sargent and mimetic workouts that introduced working class motions – for example wood chopping - to middle and upper-middle class men and women at Ivy League colleges. The fourth and fifth chapter work together to unpack the complicated position of women's physical culture, femininity and motherhood. In chapter four, Walsh shows how Abby Shaw Mayhew and the YWCA articulated a genre of motherhood, which Walsh calls “social motherhood,” that reframed women's exercise as domestic and maternal rather than grotesque and masculine. In the fifth chapter, Walsh examines Bernarr MacFadden – the Barnum of physical culture – to showcases the places where advertising, motherhood, and women's exercise came into explicit contact. Relying on a close reading of physical culture through critical theory, these main chapters trace the intersections between exercise, femininity, motherhood, race and social class, to illustrate how debates over these issues helped to produce whiteness. Whether they were in elite educational institutions in the Northeast, Midwestern metropolises like Minneapolis, or travelling around the country these experts helped to code physical culture as specifically as womanly, middle class, white, and ultimately as unremarkable. He final body chapter, chapter six, looks at physical culture for indigenous women in three sites: the Odanah Mission School, the Model Indian School at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, and the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Unlike their white counterparts, indigenous women were not offered significant opportunities for physical exercise and if they were it was only for the purpose of assimilation. Unsurprisingly, many indigenous girls and women challenged those expectations and were successful athletes. Keith Rathbone is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. His book, entitled Sport and physical culture in Occupied France: Authoritarianism, agency, and everyday life, (Manchester University Press, 2022) examines physical education and sports in order to better understand civic life under the dual authoritarian systems of the German Occupation and the Vichy Regime. If you have a title to suggest for this podcast, please contact him at keith.rathbone@mq.edu.au and follow him at @keithrathbone on twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

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