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Beyond Every Toy Aisle
Episode 45- Vance Black: Primal Future!

Beyond Every Toy Aisle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 42:25


On this episode we had Vance Black. He is a local San Diegan and author of Primal Future. He delve into the origins of the story, explained what the story is about and also talked about future books. Hope you all enjoy and thanks for listening!

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Thunder Underground
Episode 272 - Joel Grind (Toxic Holocaust)

Thunder Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 39:02


In this episode we are joined by Joel Grind of Toxic Holocaust. Joel talks with us about his current production work, Primal Future 2019, his vocals, the process when doing an entire album by himself, being a multi instrumentalist, writing lyrics, working with NeverFall, Hetfield’s lyrics, reworking Metallica’s Hardwired and Megadeth’s Dystopia, love for Sepultura’s Arise, drinking around the world at Disney World with Florida Frank, Destruction, Sodom, Motorhead, and more! We kick the episode off with a track from Will Grim Brown, talk about #StAnger2015 and more. #podcast #toxicholocaust #allkillernofiller This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows at the IDL Ballroom from LA Guns, Dead Metal Society, and more! This episode is also brought to you by Med Pharm. Follow their Facebook page and visit medpharmok.com to find out why they are “Cannabis With a Cause.” 30% of profits go towards building no-kill animal shelters in the area. They have a wide selection of products, and they have a doctor on site every Friday and Saturday. Mention Thunder Underground and receive 10% off on your first purchase! This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. They are state licensed and Mother approved! The tattoos are "Done Good and Proper" so be sure to like their facebook page for more details. Become a Thunder Underground #patron on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunderunderground Listen to us every Monday night at 7pm CST on 102.7 WSNR, and stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

Getting It Out
Episode 109

Getting It Out

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 71:19


Joel Grind of TOXIC HOLOCAUST is the guest of honor this week on GETTING IT OUT PODCAST. Late last year the band released Primal Future: 2019 and they are currently out on tour with SOULFLY across North America. Listen in as we cover it all!Music by:Gloves Off - https://upstaterecords.bandcamp.com/track/gloves-off-in-reflectionToxic Holocaust - https://toxicholocaust.bandcamp.com/My Latest Failure - https://mylatestfailure.bandcamp.com/Email: gettingitoutpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://gettingitout.net/Instagram: @getting_it_out_podcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/gettingitoutpodcastTwitter: @GettingItOutPodVoicemail: 1-717-473-9517 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Radioactive Metal
Episode 594: Toxic Talk - interviews with Toxic Holocaust and Shit Happens

Radioactive Metal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 107:51


Looks like the 2020 touring schedules have finally commenced. Which means our "Creature Feature" exclusive interviews are back on track. First up the mighty Soulfly flew thru town bringing with them the amazing Toxic Holocaust. Our chat with the "Modern Day Bathory" Joel Grind is long overdue. But its going to pay off this week. We corralled Mr. Grind long enough to get the 411 on the new "Primal Future: 2019" album. As well, we got into all his studio stuff side work and the origins of his gimmick monicker. On the "Sidestage", Winnipeg punkers Shit Happens just dropped their debut demo. So we had a great introductory chat at their release party gig braving the elements behind the venue! Only in Canada, eh! In our "News, Views, and Tunes", we address the recent R.A.T.M. ducat controversy which turned into a "Who is" and "What is" type chat regarding Nu Metal. Musically, we crank a buncha TH and new stuff from Ambush and Unmerciful!! Horns!!  This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Listen Live Thursday's at 8pm eastern on Pure Rock Radio Drop us a line at radmetal666@gmail.com

Ouch, You're On My Hair
Ep #151 12-Pack of 1994 Songs and Toxic Holocaust

Ouch, You're On My Hair

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 48:56


Continuing what they started back in December 2018, it's time for 1994's 12-pack. Listen in as the boys give you 12 each of their favorite songs from that year. Bands and artists include, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, The Stone Roses and more. What is in your 12-pack? Get ready for the awesome speed, thrash and occasional punk sounds of Toxic Holocaust. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, this is no new band, as Joel Grind has been putting out music since 2008. Check out the two songs we have for you on Ep #151 from their recently released album, Primal Future: 2019. Join Randy and Troy, for this and every episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, and subscribe to the show on ApplePodcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Podomatic, Podbean, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. You can find them on Daily Boom Network, as well as follow them on Instagram, Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook.

The Classic Metal Show
CMS HIGHLIGHT - Interview with Toxic Holocaust Vocalist Joel Grind - 1/27/20

The Classic Metal Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 21:34


Interview with Toxic Holocaust Vocalist Joel Grind. Grind called in to talk about the band's new release PRIMAL FUTURE: 2019, their upcoming tour with Soulfly, and the effects of technology on the world at large. GET THE NEW CMS APP to keep up with THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. Available on Android and iOS! https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/get-the-cms-app/ NOTE: Due to YouTube Censorship, all In Studio Cam videos of the entire week's edition of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW are uploaded to: https://www.vimeo.com/ondemand/cmsstudio WANT TO COMMENT? Use Dissenter - https://www.dissenter.com Catch THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW Saturdays from 9pm to 3am EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. SHOW/SOCIALS: WEBSITE: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com CHATROOM: https://www.chatandkill.com GAB: https://www.gab.com/theclassicmetalshow MINDS: https://www.minds.com/ClassicMetalShow REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/classicmetalshow VIDEO: VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/classicmetalshow BITCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/classicmetalshow PORNHUB: https://www.pornhub.com/users/classicmetalshow/videos DAILYMOTION: https://www.dailymotion.com/theclassicmetalshow PODCAST: SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/user/cmsrocks iTUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classic-metal-show-best-podcast/id295946198 LAUNCHPAD (PODCASTONE): https://www.launchpaddm.com/pd/The-Classic-Metal-Show SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5B6g73ONnQskxRk79KAJ9I GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilolxypla5l5zk7diswqfm2zae4 TUNEIN: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Talk-Show-Replays/The-Classic-Metal-Show-p587552/ STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-classic-metal-show SUPPORT THE CMS: BUY A T-SHIRT: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/cms-shirts/ BUY GENERAL MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/cmsmerch CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT MOTLEY CRUE: https://amzn.to/2WuK2El CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT METALLICA: https://amzn.to/2WS0zkY CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT JUDAS PRIEST: https://amzn.to/2Myr8I8 CHRIS' BOOK LITTLE VICTORIES: https://amzn.to/2MucPE7 CHRIS' BOOK CALL ME CHRIS: https://amzn.to/2EXb1gJ BULLSHIT CENSORED MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thecms TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/cmsrocks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/classicmetalshow YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/CMSClassicMetalShow/

The Classic Metal Show
Interview with Toxic Holocaust Vocalist Joel Grind - 1/27/20

The Classic Metal Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 20:35


Interview with Toxic Holocaust Vocalist Joel Grind. Grind called in to talk about the band's new release PRIMAL FUTURE: 2019, their upcoming tour with Soulfly, and the effects of technology on the world at large. GET THE NEW CMS APP to keep up with THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. Available on Android and iOS! https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/get-the-cms-app/ NOTE: Due to YouTube Censorship, all In Studio Cam videos of the entire week's edition of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW are uploaded to: https://www.vimeo.com/ondemand/cmsstudio WANT TO COMMENT? Use Dissenter - https://www.dissenter.com Catch THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW Saturdays from 9pm to 3am EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. SHOW/SOCIALS: WEBSITE: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com CHATROOM: https://www.chatandkill.com GAB: https://www.gab.com/theclassicmetalshow MINDS: https://www.minds.com/ClassicMetalShow REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/classicmetalshow VIDEO: VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/classicmetalshow BITCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/classicmetalshow PORNHUB: https://www.pornhub.com/users/classicmetalshow/videos DAILYMOTION: https://www.dailymotion.com/theclassicmetalshow PODCAST: SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/user/cmsrocks iTUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classic-metal-show-best-podcast/id295946198 LAUNCHPAD (PODCASTONE): https://www.launchpaddm.com/pd/The-Classic-Metal-Show SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5B6g73ONnQskxRk79KAJ9I GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilolxypla5l5zk7diswqfm2zae4 TUNEIN: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Talk-Show-Replays/The-Classic-Metal-Show-p587552/ STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-classic-metal-show SUPPORT THE CMS: BUY A T-SHIRT: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/cms-shirts/ BUY GENERAL MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/cmsmerch CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT MOTLEY CRUE: https://amzn.to/2WuK2El CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT METALLICA: https://amzn.to/2WS0zkY CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT JUDAS PRIEST: https://amzn.to/2Myr8I8 CHRIS' BOOK LITTLE VICTORIES: https://amzn.to/2MucPE7 CHRIS' BOOK CALL ME CHRIS: https://amzn.to/2EXb1gJ BULLSHIT CENSORED MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thecms TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/cmsrocks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/classicmetalshow YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/CMSClassicMetalShow/

BODS Mayhem Hour
EP - 21 Joel Grind of Toxic Holocaust 1-24-20

BODS Mayhem Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 27:29


BODS Mayhem Hour welcomes Joel Grind of Toxic Holocaust.. I talk to Joel about Toxic Holocaust's 6th studio album "Primal Future" plus much more !!!!!   #ToxicHolocaust #BODSMayhemHour Learn More About #ToxicHolocaust at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToxicHolocaust/  Site: http://www.toxicholocaust.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toxicholocaust_official/ ________________________________ If you're new, Please Subscribe!: BODS Mayhem Hour YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/BODSMayhemHour247  Follow BODS Mayhem Hour: Website: http://bodsmayhemhour.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BODSMayhemHour/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BODSMayhemHour247  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bod24  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bods.mayhem.hour  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bodman247  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dpB4oBaxifyzIj4bF6gSP  Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bods-mayhem-hour/id1495876975  Podcast Site: https://bodsmayhemhour.podbean.com/    ( Intro & Outro Music By Downtrend ) _______________________________ Equipment used for the podcast Mackie ProFX12v2 12-channel mixer — with effects and USB connection: https://www.amazon.com/Mackie-ProFX12v2-12-Channel-Professional-Extended/dp/B073ZY1DJ5/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=mackie+12+channel+usb+mixer&qid=1575866144&sr=8-2 RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm: https://www.amazon.com/PSA-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=sr_1_4?crid=30L8QWRVEFFDW&keywords=rode+mic+arm&qid=1575866238&sprefix=rode+mic+%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-4 Sterling Audio Condenser Mic: https://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Audio-ST51-Diaphragm-Microphone/dp/B003OA1BUQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PHTWAD6Q33A3&keywords=sterling+audio+st51&qid=1575867078&sprefix=%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1 Wavepad NCH Software to record interviews: https://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html

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SHOCKWAVES SKULLSESSIONS
CMS - Interview with Toxic Holocaust Vocalist Joel Grind

SHOCKWAVES SKULLSESSIONS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 22:34


Interview with Toxic Holocaust Vocalist Joel Grind. Grind called in to talk about the band's new release PRIMAL FUTURE: 2019, their upcoming tour with Soulfly, and the effects of technology on the world at large. GET THE NEW CMS APP to keep up with THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. Available on Android and iOS! https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/get-the-cms-app/ NOTE: Due to YouTube Censorship, all In Studio Cam videos of the entire week's edition of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW are uploaded to: https://www.vimeo.com/ondemand/cmsstudio WANT TO COMMENT? Use Dissenter - https://www.dissenter.com Catch THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW Saturdays from 9pm to 3am EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. SHOW/SOCIALS: WEBSITE: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com CHATROOM: https://www.chatandkill.com GAB: https://www.gab.com/theclassicmetalshow MINDS: https://www.minds.com/ClassicMetalShow REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/classicmetalshow VIDEO: VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/classicmetalshow BITCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/classicmetalshow PORNHUB: https://www.pornhub.com/users/classicmetalshow/videos DAILYMOTION: https://www.dailymotion.com/theclassicmetalshow PODCAST: SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/user/cmsrocks iTUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classic-metal-show-best-podcast/id295946198 LAUNCHPAD (PODCASTONE): https://www.launchpaddm.com/pd/The-Classic-Metal-Show SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5B6g73ONnQskxRk79KAJ9I GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilolxypla5l5zk7diswqfm2zae4 TUNEIN: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Talk-Show-Replays/The-Classic-Metal-Show-p587552/ STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-classic-metal-show SUPPORT THE CMS: BUY A T-SHIRT: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/cms-shirts/ BUY GENERAL MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/cmsmerch CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT MOTLEY CRUE: https://amzn.to/2WuK2El CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT METALLICA: https://amzn.to/2WS0zkY CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT JUDAS PRIEST: https://amzn.to/2Myr8I8 CHRIS' BOOK LITTLE VICTORIES: https://amzn.to/2MucPE7 CHRIS' BOOK CALL ME CHRIS: https://amzn.to/2EXb1gJ BULLSHIT CENSORED MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thecms TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/cmsrocks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/classicmetalshow YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/CMSClassicMetalShow/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cmspn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cmspn/support

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Café com Dungeon
#412 - RPG Segundo Tio Nitro

Café com Dungeon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 93:46


Neste episódio, Balbi recebe um dinossauro do RPG brasileiro, o incansável Tio Nitro, que conta sua trajetória de vida em paralelo à própria história do RPG nacional, dos anos 80 até os dias de hoje, de Frank Mentzer a John Harper. Ele fala de seu início com D&D, dos anos 90 com Vampire, da época que viveu nos EUA, do início da internet com a Forge, sua piração com o Apocalypse World, chegando a seu trabalho atual, com o 2d6 e o Legião, sempre com muitas lições de vida.Tio Nitro tem um instagram ligado às suas aulas de inglês e um pessoal cheio de dicas e referências, além de ter citado:- Burning Wheel de Luke Crane- Sorcerer de Ron Edwards- Apocalypse Engine de Vincent Baker- Blog de Vincent Baker- Blog do John Harper E as bandas: Sarcófago, Volcana, Glogoroth, Emperor, Tool, Smoulder, Wild Daring, Blood Hound, Freedom Call, Primal Future, Cro-Mags, Myrat, Mandy Soundtrack, Portal.E a série:Peaky Binders   ***** Quer ajudar com as nossas vinhetas provisórias? Manda três audios pro meu whatsapp! Grave no gravador de som do seu celular, de um lucal sem barulho ambiente, e envie para o meu whatsapp, falando o diálogo da vinheta clássica ou algo parecido: "Oi, quer café?""Café com que?""Café com Dungeon" O whatsapp é este a+55 11 93087.9341   ***  #Paracegover A capa traz um retrato do Tio Nitro segurando uma cópia do Dungeon World. Sobre a foto, uma tarja branca com o logotipo do programa, escrito Café com Dungeon em preto, o número do episódio,  em vermelho, e uma xícara com um d20 ao lado desenhada, tudo manchado como um material fotográfico mal revelado. Ah, e quer ver o D&D Basic, de 1981, em ação? Se liga no D&D Moleque, que já chega em grande estilo em sua quarta semana! ____________________________________ O Café com Dungeon é um podcast oferecido pelo canal Regra da Casa. Siga nosso Instagram para um complemento visual de nosso conteúdo, além de anúncios, sorteios e atualizações.Você pode dar feedback sobre nossos episódios no twitter e no facebook.Confira também nosso conteúdo em vídeo no Youtube!

Creative Imbalance
Episode 96 featuring Joel Grind (Toxic Holocaust)

Creative Imbalance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 33:56


Today on the show we are joined in a sketchy alleyway with Joel Grind for an incredible talk about his life as touring artist and producer/influencer of so many striving bands in the heavy/extreme metal scene. Around hearing his story of what set him on this path in life we also learn about the amazing collaborations he has done over the years, and the direction of his brand new album Toxic Holocaust "Primal Future: 2019" that just released last week.

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HELLCAST | Metal Podcast
A Reaction to Bad Metal Cover Songs

HELLCAST | Metal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 49:54


Previously we had talked about TOXIC HOLOCAUST releasing the single from their upcoming album Primal Future 2019 and the possibility of doing a reaction video the first time we heard the song. Fans said yes please, so here you go! But that's the easy...

Speak N' Destroy
Joel Grind

Speak N' Destroy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 58:37


TOXIC HOLOCAUST mastermind Joel Grind talks about the massive influence of Metallica; his favorite riffs; the connection between album artwork and vibe; Cliff Burton; Lars Ulrich; the time he distilled Hardwired down to its thrashiest elements as a labor of love passion project; the 20th anniversary of Toxic Holocaust; soundtrack and production work; and his new album, Primal Future: 2019. Keep up with the podcast at SpeakNDestroy.com Follow Speak N' Destroy on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Happily Healthily
Ep. 14 – Jason Khalipa - Hedging Against Life’s Challenges and The AMRAP Mentality

Happily Healthily

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 23:04


“People need to have a strong ‘why’ – it gives them a stronger sense of purpose.” – Jason Khalipa Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) is an entrepreneur, dad, author, Crossfit Games champion and all-around remarkable human.  He is incredibly generous with his wisdom and energy and has channelled much of what he knows into his forthcoming book, AMRAP Mentality. (If you’re unfamiliar with the term AMRAP, it means as many rounds or as many reps as possible in fitness training.) In our conversation, we cover: How he applies his champion’s mindset to get the most out of life, including working through a very challenging time where his little daughter was battling leukemia. How being healthy and strong gives us reserve power to work through life’s challenges and just some thoughts on living a good life. How building camaraderie and community on the floor of corporate fitness facilities has evolved the way teams connect and perform in their day-to-day work. There is so much we didn’t end up touching on, so if you’d like to learn more about Jason I highly suggest reading up on him in J.C. Herz’s incredible book, Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of Crossfit and the Primal Future of Fitness as a starting point. Athletic accomplishments aside, Jason is a generous teacher, community member and role model.  Check him out on Instagram at @jasonkhalipa or check out his chain of gyms at NC.fit. Links/Mentions: AMRAP Mentality: Succeeding in Competition, Business and Life By Making The Most of Every Minute

The Art of Manliness
#83: Crossfit & the Primal Future of Fitness With J. C. Herz

The Art of Manliness

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2014 51:20


In this episode I talk to writer J. C. Herz about her book, Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about CrossFit. I'll admit that before I read Learning to Breathe Fire, I had just a vague idea of how CrossFit worked, and was honestly pretty skeptical of it. My only interaction with the program has been giving the CrossFitters (or "fire breathers" as they sometimes call themselves) at my gym the stink eye for taking all the barbells from the squat racks so they could do their hang cleans. So it was interesting to read a book that goes into the history, philosophy, and even anthropology of CrossFit, and why it has become so popular so quickly. While the book didn't turn me into a full-on convert, it did really broaden my perspective of the program, and I even tried my first CrossFit workout after reading it.

New Books Network
J.C. Herz, “Learning to Breath Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness” (Crown Archetype, 2014)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2014 56:49


In industrial parks, converted warehouses, and pole barns across the country, a fitness revolution is taking place. It’s a revolution, according to J.C. Herz, that’s leading us not so much forward as back, into what she calls “the primal future of fitness.” This future is one in which fitness connects us with the deep memories of our species, when we roamed and hunted in packs, when we made ritual sacrifices to the gods, when our ability to run or lift or jump was less a matter of being in shape and more a matter of survival. For Herz, the future of fitness is rooted in our cultural and biological DNA. And the engine driving us into this future is CrossFit, a strength and conditioning program that began with one irascible genius tinkering around with a few athletes in a small gym in Southern California just after the turn of the century. Since then, CrossFit has grown into an international phenomenon, with over 7,000 gyms worldwide and hundreds of thousands of athletes, from suburban moms to Marines, senior citizens to CEOs to sprightly teens. CrossFit attracts a huge variety of devotees, a variety that’s all the more surprising given that each workout these athletes are asked to push themselves to their physical, neurological, and even spiritual limits. What accounts for this attraction, especially in our age of easy fixes and fitness fads? Herz takes up this question in her book, Learning to Breath Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness (Crown Archetype, 2014) and, in her search for an answer, follows her subject from Santa Cruz to Fallujah, from the chemical reactions that cause muscle contractions to the decisions that determine the fate of companies such as Rogue and Reebok, hitting, ultimately, not on what it means to be fit, but what it means to live fully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Sports
J.C. Herz, “Learning to Breath Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness” (Crown Archetype, 2014)

New Books in Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2014 56:49


In industrial parks, converted warehouses, and pole barns across the country, a fitness revolution is taking place. It’s a revolution, according to J.C. Herz, that’s leading us not so much forward as back, into what she calls “the primal future of fitness.” This future is one in which fitness connects... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices