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Every generation gets its own strongman politician. Every generation gets to watch them fail. Here's why Strongman Politics never works.From Julius Caesar and Mussolini meeting their demise in the Roman Senate and the gates of a lakeside house respectively, to Berlusconi losing power three times and still dying a senator, Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, and Nigel Farage being filmed on hidden camera discussing how to funnel foreign money into Reform UK , this is the complete(ish) history of strongman politics, why it keeps happening, and why it always eventually collapses. Plus: the psychology of why people keep falling for it, and what's behind it.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artist: Sarah Chey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Every generation gets its own strongman politician. Every generation gets to watch them fail. Here's why Strongman Politics never works.From Julius Caesar and Mussolini meeting their demise in the Roman Senate and the gates of a lakeside house respectively, to Berlusconi losing power three times and still dying a senator, Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, and Nigel Farage being filmed on hidden camera discussing how to funnel foreign money into Reform UK , this is the complete(ish) history of strongman politics, why it keeps happening, and why it always eventually collapses. Plus: the psychology of why people keep falling for it, and what's behind it.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artist: Sarah Chey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Political Scientists William Howell and Terry Moe have a new book out that explores how the United States constitutional system has given way to the establishment of a kind of strongman presidency, disconnected in many ways from the constraints designed to keep the American president from becoming autocratic or dictatorial. Trajectory of Power: The Rise of the Strongman Presidency (Princeton UP, 2025) traces the expansion of the administrative state in the United States, which transpired during much of the 20th century, particularly earlier in the 20th century with the sizeable increase of the Executive branch and development of a more complex governmental bureaucracy. Howell and Moe were drawn to this project because of what they saw as the crisis of democracy in the United States, with the vast extension of presidential power and the rise of the “strongman” presidency. In noting that those who pursue the presidency are by nature power seekers, the argument in Trajectory of Power is not to deny the president's power, particularly not the powers sketched out within the constitutional structure, but to focus on the ways in which certain presidents have grabbed at more power, and, in a variety of instances, have also broken laws along with having broken norms and traditions. Trajectory of Power: The Rise of the Strongman Presidency traces the ways in which, over the course of the 20th century, there was a certain symmetry in the ways that both Democratic and Republican presidents operated as the head of the administrative state, facing the same constraints and incentives while in office. But this symmetry starts to diverge in the latter half of the 20th century and has substantially diverged in the 21st century. Part of the historical discussion focuses in on the ways in which the Republican Party became more radical, especially in its opposition to the growth and expansion of the administrative state that had come out of the New Deal and had continued to expand in pursuit and implementation of more progressive ends, like civil rights, environmental regulations, disability rights, and the like. As we discuss in the podcast, a variety of legal and structural theories and frameworks are developed by advocates within the conversative movement during this time, in the 1970s, to provide an avenue for shifts in the way that the president operates within the Executive branch, and the ways that conservative justices can approach court decisions. Thus, the Unitary Executive Theory and Originalism are constructed so as to provide both the Executive and the Court with more power. This concept of the Strongman Presidency evolves from this idea of the unitary executive, who need not be constrained by the legislature nor the courts, and can essentially function freely – or fully unconstrained – as the leader of the Executive branch, which is a vast and complex bureaucracy. This is at odds with the structure that the Framers established in 1787, which put limits on the president's power. Howell and Moe note that the Republicans who were elected to the presidency needed a theory to promote their political objectives, which was to undermine and dismantle the broader administrative state in the United States. The evolving results of this asymmetrical approach to the powers of the presidency and the Executive branch is that the United States is perilously close to losing its democracy. With ongoing attacks on the rule of law, the undermining of the electoral system, and an unfettered president, the United States is experiencing what is known as democratic backsliding. Trajectory of Power: The Rise of the Strongman Presidency is a clearly written and important analysis of American democracy, the evolution of the presidency and the Executive Branch, the growth and development of the administrative state in the U.S., and the ways in which the two parties have approached the presidency over the past century. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.socialSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Political Scientists William Howell and Terry Moe have a new book out that explores how the United States constitutional system has given way to the establishment of a kind of strongman presidency, disconnected in many ways from the constraints designed to keep the American president from becoming autocratic or dictatorial. Trajectory of Power: The Rise of the Strongman Presidency (Princeton UP, 2025) traces the expansion of the administrative state in the United States, which transpired during much of the 20th century, particularly earlier in the 20th century with the sizeable increase of the Executive branch and development of a more complex governmental bureaucracy. Howell and Moe were drawn to this project because of what they saw as the crisis of democracy in the United States, with the vast extension of presidential power and the rise of the “strongman” presidency. In noting that those who pursue the presidency are by nature power seekers, the argument in Trajectory of Power is not to deny the president's power, particularly not the powers sketched out within the constitutional structure, but to focus on the ways in which certain presidents have grabbed at more power, and, in a variety of instances, have also broken laws along with having broken norms and traditions. Trajectory of Power: The Rise of the Strongman Presidency traces the ways in which, over the course of the 20th century, there was a certain symmetry in the ways that both Democratic and Republican presidents operated as the head of the administrative state, facing the same constraints and incentives while in office. But this symmetry starts to diverge in the latter half of the 20th century and has substantially diverged in the 21st century. Part of the historical discussion focuses in on the ways in which the Republican Party became more radical, especially in its opposition to the growth and expansion of the administrative state that had come out of the New Deal and had continued to expand in pursuit and implementation of more progressive ends, like civil rights, environmental regulations, disability rights, and the like. As we discuss in the podcast, a variety of legal and structural theories and frameworks are developed by advocates within the conversative movement during this time, in the 1970s, to provide an avenue for shifts in the way that the president operates within the Executive branch, and the ways that conservative justices can approach court decisions. Thus, the Unitary Executive Theory and Originalism are constructed so as to provide both the Executive and the Court with more power. This concept of the Strongman Presidency evolves from this idea of the unitary executive, who need not be constrained by the legislature nor the courts, and can essentially function freely – or fully unconstrained – as the leader of the Executive branch, which is a vast and complex bureaucracy. This is at odds with the structure that the Framers established in 1787, which put limits on the president's power. Howell and Moe note that the Republicans who were elected to the presidency needed a theory to promote their political objectives, which was to undermine and dismantle the broader administrative state in the United States. The evolving results of this asymmetrical approach to the powers of the presidency and the Executive branch is that the United States is perilously close to losing its democracy. With ongoing attacks on the rule of law, the undermining of the electoral system, and an unfettered president, the United States is experiencing what is known as democratic backsliding. Trajectory of Power: The Rise of the Strongman Presidency is a clearly written and important analysis of American democracy, the evolution of the presidency and the Executive Branch, the growth and development of the administrative state in the U.S., and the ways in which the two parties have approached the presidency over the past century. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This podcast is sponsored by Earn Haus.  More information at www.EarnHaus.com/Bobandtom The BOB & TOM Show — September 9, 2026 6:00 Hour 6:00 — Mary Schneider — Queen of Yodeling 6:11 — Got his puppy gloves — Tom 6:12 — Tom's puppy talk 6:14 — Opening day for the NFL today 6:16 — We are having fun — Chick 6:16 — Are you trying to be unpopular, Tom? — Chick 6:28 — The NFL is just a distraction — Tom 6:33 — Letter — First dream about a cast member of the show — Chick 6:34 — Letter — Still laughing about the “calm down” comment 6:36 — Dial tone sound — Does not exist anymore — Tom 6:37 — Letter — Josh, you are the highlight of my day 6:38 — Letter — Piggly Wiggly store — Hogly Wogly vegetable stand 6:41 — Letter — Smoking room at Paris airport 6:52 — “I'm in with the In Crowd” — Copyright 6:53 — U.S. Open update 6:55 — Enya talk 7:00 Hour 7:04 — In studio — Jess Hooker 7:07 — “I'm in with the In Crowd” — Bryan Ferry — Copyright 7:08 — “Smoking in the Boys Room” — Copyright — Brownsville Station 7:10 — Sports 7:11 — Kristi, we all are laughing at you — Chick 7:12 — Shoe-in — Chick 7:24 — Ode to Brodie — Pat 7:25 — Don't go to Aruba — Chick 7:26 — Strongman has longest time to restrain cars — 13 seconds 7:29 — New Girl Scout cookies — Kristi 7:35 — Wellness parties at colleges — During the day 7:37 — We would go to a party — Josh and Chick 7:52 — CPAP party 7:53 — “Making Love with My CPAP On” — Pat 8:00 Hour 8:09 — Tom sleeps with his shoes on 8:11 — Josh bullies himself 8:13 — Can greet people at luggage gate — Tom hates this 8:23 — Would it help or hurt our show if Tom paid attention? — Chick 8:26 — Tom says equal is disappearing 8:30 — Face-related discussion 8:33 — Birds and unusual behavior 8:35 — A beak joke — Tom 8:45 — Tom said “Wake up” to all of us, then walked out of the room — Josh 8:50 — Today in History 9:00 Hour 9:06 — Chick's 50th high school reunion — He will participate 9:13 — Can duct tape passengers on a plane if they are out of control? 9:22 — Zoom-in Florida — Alli 9:24 — Letter — When boyfriend asks me to borrow money, says it's for the great sex 9:24 — In studio — Jessica 9:26 — Letter — Guy I'm dating is separated — Ex-girlfriend having a baby shower 9:28 — Letter — Boyfriend inherited his house — Wants me to pay rent 9:30 — Letter — My date had red wine teeth 9:33 — Letter — Boyfriend and I do location sharing — Sometimes his phone is off or out of service 9:36 — Letter — In couples therapy with husband — Thinks husband likes therapist 9:48 — Three people died at Burning Man 9:50 — Poopcrete — Concrete made with human waste 9:52 — Fish without friends have smaller brains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE STRONGER SAVIOR 1. Confronts the Darkness (vv. 14-20) 2. Conquers the Strong Man (vv. 21-22) 3. Cautions the Empty House (vv. 23-26)

40% of Gen Z wants a strong leader who can skip the legislature and the courts. A quarter say they do not really care about the Constitution. Josh Martens talks with Aidan Grogan of City Journal and Young Voices about his Civitas Outlook piece on Gen Z, liberty, and the pull toward strongman politics. Grogan says Zoomers on the socialist left and the groyper right share a habit: burn the old rules, then let somebody impose the new ones. Key beats: 39% of Gen Z say political violence is at least sometimes justified. Nick Fuentes says he is not a small-government conservative and talks up a Caesar-like figure. Housing costs, COVID-era lies, and a Social Security system headed toward insolvency in 2033 make "just get it done" sound better than property rights and constitutional limits. This is a Gen Z politics interview about democratic socialism, groypers, institutional trust, and why older voters look like a gerontocracy to people paying 12% into a program they do not expect to collect. Grogan's close is blunt. Keep the rule of law, property rights, and a free economy, or watch liberty go fast. If you want more of this, subscribe on YouTube, follow the show, like the video, drop a comment, share it with a Zoomer who thinks the Constitution is optional, and leave a rating or review in your podcast app. Aidan's article:   https://www.civitasoutlook.com/research/gen-z-must-not-take-liberty-for-granted     https://x.com/AidanGrogan   https://www.joinyv.org/talent/aidan-grogan   00:00 Aidan Grogan on Gen Z and Liberty  00:03:30 40% Want a Strongman 00:05:00 COVID, Lies, and Instant Information 00:06:45 Why Institutions Lost Gen Z 00:12:00 Echo Chambers and Political Violence 00:14:15 Why Zoomers Flirt With Socialism 00:17:15 Groypers, Identity, and Big Government 00:21:30 Is This Just Immaturity? 00:24:15 Housing, Inflation, and Broken Incentives 00:27:00 Gerontocracy and Social Security 2033 00:35:30 Rule of Law, Property, Free Economy 00:37:45 Where to Follow Aidan Grogan   Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All GML Links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub Martens Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

To attend the upcoming event in Washington, D.C., on October 4-5, go to JAGF.org and click on EVENTS.Learn more about the podcast hereLearn more about Give Him Fifteen hereSupport the show

This week Loren and Keith get to know Big Matt. They dive right into great topics like LHLE 5 predictions, wraps, dragons vs. dinosaurs, vintage plates, and gym tetris. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest On Instagram @mattwallace165 Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guest: Big Matt.

Transitions of power can be messy, and the transition from Saul to David was no exception. God had promised David the kingdom, but after Saul's death, most of Israel still remained loyal to Saul's house. Into that uncertainty stepped Abner—a powerful, influential man accustomed to making things happen. He made a king, fought a war, strengthened his position, and eventually tried to deliver to David the very kingdom God had already promised him. Abner's story exposes a temptation familiar to all of us: when we know (or think we know) how things ought to turn out, we can begin to assume responsibility for making them turn out that way. But God's purposes do not depend upon our strength, influence, or ability to control the outcome. In 2 Samuel 2:8–4:12, the “strong” man and the “weak” king remind us to trust God and not force his purposes. 

Have you ever watched a Strongman competition? If not, you are missing out BIG time (no pun intended)... also, how dramatic is Joshua vs. Fury thus far even though we are months away from D-day...? Lastly, time to smesh opponents once again, this time in Shanghai where Umar Nurmagomedov goes at it against Yadong Song!

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big Wesley. They dive right into great topics like moonshine, books, woodworking, energy drinks, and adulthood. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest On Instagram @wesleyhoneycutt3 Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guest: Big Wesley.

There is a silent plague among believers that everyone knows about, but few want to talk about. Today, we confront the taboo reality of p*rnography—the secret sin destroying marriages, fueling human trafficking, and isolating Christians from God. We are joined by Aaron Coury, founder of Release the Strongman, a ministry dedicated to helping men overcome the bondage of lust and step into lasting freedom. In this episode, we cover: • The billion-dollar adult industry profiting off your destruction • How OVER HALF of practicing Christians are struggling in total isolation • The illusion of intimacy destroying families • The path to healing • How the Body of Christ must urgently respond ⚠️ Parental Disclaimer: Today's topic is sensitive. We encourage parents to use discernment regarding younger listeners, but we highly recommend using this episode to open up an honest, guided conversation with your teenagers. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Join Terry Hollands and Rob Frampton as they sit down with two UK Armed Forces Strength Athletes to learn more about the pathway of Strongman in the Military.A 15-person team from UK Armed Forces Strongman and Strongwoman will attempt to deadlift a combined total of 1,000,000kg in 24 hours across two locations on 4th–5th September 2026 in support of Walking With The Wounded.This will culminate in a live finale at the Giants Live Strongman Open and World Deadlift Championships 2026 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.

This week Jeff and Keith get to know Florian. They dive right into great topics like farming, globo gyms, reading, sci-fi, and equipmemt companies. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest On Instagram @florianthegerman Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guest: Big Florian.

Dr. Dwayne Jackson is a health specialist, medical educator, scientist, and entrepreneur with a PhD in neurovascular physiology. Mitochondrial peptides may be promising, but they cannot replace the aerobic base that makes their effects measurable. Dr. Dwayne Jackson explains AMPK and mitochondrial signaling, what MOTS-c and SS-31 can and cannot tell us, and why fitness data, training, and recovery come before any experimental compound. Expect to learn how aerobic fitness supports strength and Strongman training, why lactate clearance and conditioning can become the rate limiter, what AMPK and mTOR signal, how kidney disease changed Dwayne's perspective on aerobic capacity, where the evidence for MOTS-c and SS-31 is limited, how to design a more useful N-of-1 experiment, and why training, nutrition, recovery, COAs, and third-party testing come before experimental compounds. Connect with Dwayne: Website: drdwaynejackson.com Google Scholar Episodes you'll enjoy next: #396 — Are Your Peptides Illegal? — Rick Collins: A practical look at peptide science, regulation, and the gray market. #393 — From Powerlifter to Trail Runner — Paul Oneid & Cody Miller: VO2 max, cardiac adaptations, and the transition from strength sports to endurance. Episode Timestamps: 01:53 — Mitochondrial peptides and the aerobic-training foundation 03:19 — Peptides as training amplifiers, not replacements 04:22 — AMPK, mTOR and mitochondrial signaling 05:50 — Why aerobic fitness supports strength and Strongman training 08:12 — Conditioning, lactate clearance and the rate limiter for strength athletes 10:58 — Wingate tests and overlapping energy systems 15:12 — Kidney disease, mitochondrial dysfunction and aerobic collapse 21:22 — Hypertensive crisis, dialysis and recognizing a major fitness decline 24:48 — Kidney transplant recovery and rebuilding aerobic capacity 28:27 — The evidence and limitations behind mitochondrial peptides 34:55 — MOTS-c, AMPK activation and anecdotal HIIT performance 39:59 — SS-31, cardiolipin and mitochondrial efficiency 48:32 — Why training, nutrition and recovery come before peptides 58:40 — Using performance data to make an N-of-1 experiment more useful 1:01:22 — SS-31 before training, AMPK timing and recovery trade-offs 1:06:07 — SLU-PP-332, exercise mimetics and the gap in human data 1:09:17 — Peptide sourcing, COAs and third-party testing 1:12:02 — Genetics, response variability and sustainable performance Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter

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Turning their attention away from Iran and toward another Middle Eastern hotspot, Aimen and Thomas explain the course of events in Libya since the Arab Spring. Seismic political events are underway in that sad country, which has been riven by civil war and political division for over fifteen years. They discuss: The difference between East and West Libya First Libyan Civil War: state collapse and militia fragmentation NATO intervention and Western short-termism Khalifa Haftar: from Gaddafi officer to eastern strongman Second Libyan Civil War: Operation Dignity and divided government Libya proxy war: Egypt, UAE, Russia, Turkey and Qatar Libyan oil politics: NOC, Central Bank and Haftar's leverage U.S.-backed Libya deal: Saddam Haftar, Dbeibah and Pakistan mediation Join the Conflicted Community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/MHconflicted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. Produced and edited by Thomas Small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!Jillian Walters went from Strongman competitor to trail ultrarunner in under three years — and she just turned 40.She shares how family 5Ks with her husband and kids turned into 50Ks on the trails, heat-training for her first eight-hour race, running in Luna sandals, the aid-station order that never changes (a cheese quesadilla and a little bit of Coke), faith and worship music in the hard miles, and the mantra that keeps her moving: "I am made in the image of a mighty God."Jillian Walters - https://www.facebook.com/jmgwaltersRaces MentionedCloudland Canyon (Run Bum)Rocket City MarathonCocodona 250Shout OutsSpeed for NeedRun BumSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, app development, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support us on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseKeith & Cristy EvansSharonda ShulaMeredith NationsAllyson LameyChris StrayhornKaren SaldivarStefan ClaytonRachael McRaeScott ThornhillSkye GuyAndrew WilliamsKellie LandrumDownload our new app on Apple or Android!!!

This week, Keith is joined by the members of the Crü who attended Home Gym Con, for a recap of the 4th annual convention. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest Big Power Locks On Instagram @powerlockneb Big Antonio On Instagram @pinchebecerra Big Steve On Instagram @bambam_168 Big Brad The Pad On Instagram @brad_deters Big Chris On Instagram @friendlyneighborhoodlifter Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guests: Big Antonio, Big Brad, Big Chris, Big Steve, and Big Tanner (Husker Power Locks).

What's in a name you say? We say it's EVERYTHING! When it comes to the CrossFit Games Events we have a nostalgia that comes to mind when you hear "Strongman's Fear", "Push Pull" or "The Capital". It isn't just the programming, but the name that is forever tied to that moment. Today, we rename the 2026 CrossFit Games events to make them fitting for the moments we got from that weekend.

This week Joey is joined by a group of stone lifting enthusiasts for a deep dive on stones. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest Big Laurie on Instagram @thefulllaurie Big John on Instagram @jculbert66 Big Mike on Instagram @bigvikingstrength Big Andy on Instagram @sbd.andy Big Scott on Instagram @scottsliftingpage Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guests: Big Andy, Big John, Big Laurie, Big Mike, and Big Scott.

Stop chasing cheap metrics in your youth only to end up a broken, thirty-five-year-old former athlete who doesn't even know how to properly brace. When high school geometry teachers double as strength coaches, young lifters pay the price decades later with wrecked spines and destroyed joints. Mark Valenti spent seventeen years on the road as a professional Highland Games athlete and Strongman before realizing that the real test of strength begins when the competition stops and you have to rebuild your movement from the ground up. INSIDE THIS CONVERSATION The Three-Phase Motivation Trap: How strength athletes cycle through vanity, money, and avoiding shame throughout a competitive career. Conjugate for Throwers: The exact Westside Barbell adjustments Louie Simmons gave Mark to build world-class power. The Highland Games Reality: Why competing twenty times a year develops elite competitors faster than powerlifting alone. Bracing vs. Breathing: The fundamental core stability mistake that continues to ruin everyday lifters and former high school athletes. Life After the Platform: How to lose one hundred pounds, restore joint mobility, and keep setting new PRs without destroying your body. MEET THE GUEST Mark Valenti is the owner of Blind Dog Gym and a StrongFirst Certified Elite Instructor and Team Leader with more than eighteen years of experience as a professional Highland Games heavy-events athlete. A former world-record holder in the sheaf toss and member of the 2008 World Team Champions, Mark built his strength under throw legend Jud Logan and trained directly at Louie Simmons' Westside Barbell. After retiring from professional competition, he transformed his philosophy of training—earning the 48 kg Beast Tamer Challenge, lifting the legendary Húsafell Stone in Iceland, and pulling a three-times-bodyweight deadlift after age fifty to prove that true performance is built for a lifetime. FIND MARK Website https://blinddogstrong.com Instagram (Mark Valenti) @mvalenti100 Instagram (Blind Dog Gym) @blinddogstrong Podcast The Refined Savage Become an elitefts Channel Member Get early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk, exclusive content, and member-only perks. ➡️ @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate's Table Talk Full Crew Access https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Limited Edition Apparel https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Programs & Exclusive Content https://www.elitefts.com/shop/dave-tate-s-table-talk-crew.html TYAO Coaching Application https://www.elitefts.com/dave-tate-s-tyao-application Best-Selling elitefts Products Pro Resistance Training Bands https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html Specialty Barbells https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bars-weights/specialty-bars.html Wraps, Straps & Sleeves https://www.elitefts.com/shop/power-gear.html Official Sponsors & Discounts elitefts — Save 10% OFF with code TABLE TALK https://www.elitefts.com/ Marek Health — Save 10% OFF Labs with code TABLETALK https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk LMNT — Get a FREE 8-Count Sample Pack http://www.drinklmnt.com/tabletalk ChiliPad 2.0 — Save Up to $255 with code TABLETALK https://sleep.me/tabletalk Visionary Meals (Official Meal Prep Partner) — Save 10% OFF with code TABLETALK10 https://visionarymeals.com MASS Research Review — Save 20% OFF with code ELITEFTS20 https://massresearchreview.com/ RP Hypertrophy App — Save 10% OFF with code TABLE TALK https://rpstrength.com/pages/hypertrophy-app Support Massenomics https://www.massenomics.com/

This week Keith is joined by a gaggle of silly geese as they unpack the momentous Lift Hard Live Easy 4. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest Big Gary on Instagram @https://instagram.com/npc_gary Big Brandon on Instagram @https://instagram.com/odoyle_basement_lifts Big Debo on Instagram @https://instagram.com/coachdebo Big Derek on Instagram @https://instagram.com/dmasheen Big Jake on Instagram @https://instagram.com/jake_heid Big Jennilee on Instagram @https://instagram.com/jennilee.phillips Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guests: Big Brad (Gary?), Big Brandon, Big Debo, Big Derek, Big Jake, and Big Jennilee.

What if the reason so many women feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected, and overwhelmed… has nothing to do with a lack of willpower?In this episode, I sit down with holistic women's and menstrual health expert Nicole Bendayan to explore the truth about hormones, birth control, cycle tracking, feminine energy, fertility, and the wisdom of the female body.For decades, women have been taught to suppress symptoms instead of understand them. Painful periods, hormonal imbalances, burnout, mood swings, PMS, anxiety, and disconnection have become so common that many women believe they're normal.But what if they're not?In this conversation, we dive deep into the menstrual cycle, why women were never meant to feel the same every day, the impact of hormonal birth control, how modern life disconnects women from their natural rhythm, and what it means to truly work with your body instead of against it.You'll learn how hormones influence energy, emotions, relationships, intuition, confidence, attraction, and overall well-being. We also discuss what men need to understand about women, how to support a partner through different phases of her cycle, and why reconnecting to the feminine may be one of the most important health conversations of our time.This conversation is eye-opening, empowering, controversial, and deeply healing.Whether you're a woman looking to better understand your body or a man wanting to better understand the women in your life, this episode is a must-listen.

This week Joey and Steve get to know Big Anastasia. They dive right into great topics like being a young lifter, rocks, training as a family, and exotic cats. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest On Instagram @Huk5335 Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guests: Big Anastasia, Big Andy, and Big Steve.

The books or articles quoted in my commentary are:  Dominion by Tom Holland  A Poor Man Called Jesus by Jose Cardenas Pallares Binding the Strong Man by Ched Myers  The poems are Thomas Wanted to See Nail Marks from A Night Sea Journey by Adrian G R Scott Easter 2020 - Unpublished by Adrian G R Scott  (See my accompanying Substack for the text of this.)  To make comments or share thoughts theanxiouspoetspodcast@gmail.com  

Ezpeletar comme on en fait peu, Peio grandit à la ferme avec ses parents et ses 3 petites sœurs. Attiré par les sports locaux, à savoir la pelote et le foot, il s'essaie au rugby à l'adolescence sous l'impulsion de son professeur, contre la volonté de son papa !Faisant ses débuts à Cambo, il s'engage l'année suivante à l'Aviron Bayonnais et y évolue bientôt en équipe première.Il y jouera pendant près de 2 décennies, devenant une référence internationale à son poste : et pour cause, puisqu'il remportera le Grand Chelem 1981 avec ses coéquipiers du XV de France.Raccrochant les crampons en 1988, il s'est alors consacré à son bar/restaurant le bien nommé "Chez Doxpi", devenu au fil des ans une institution à Espelette.Curieux comme pas deux, Peio a toujours entrepris, menant à bien divers projets dans des domaines très différents : il a par exemple rempli Bercy à l'occasion de concours de force Basque, organisé de nombreuses compétitions de pelote Basque, été président de l'Aviron Bayonnais, élevé des toros, et même chanté à l'Olympia ou en Nouvelle Zélande.Véritable force de la nature, Peio a pourtant trop souvent frappé par des drames, mais a su se relever et fait montre d'un optimisme à tout épreuve.Vous allez le découvrir, son parcours ne ressemble vraiment à aucun autre, et j'ai adoré passer ce long moment avec ce personnage hors du commun.Bonne écoute !-----------------------------

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big Andrew. They dive right into great topics like buying rocks, chalk, regional pizza, country artists, superheros, and what is a home gym? Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest On Instagram @apmonty1851 Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guest: Big Andrew.

Sunday Service . "Bringing Down the Strongman and the High Places" - Part 3 Pastor Eric Johns 07/12/26 . We are Live on YouTube every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Follow us on our platforms so you never miss a service! . . Click the Link to find out more about us! - https://linktr.ee/Buffalodreamcenter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

The Washington Roundtable digs into the stunning collapse of Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine, and what it means for the Democratic Party's performance in the upcoming midterms. The hosts are joined by Neera Tanden, the president and C.E.O. of the Center for American Progress and a former adviser to President Joe Biden. The panel grapples with the pressing question of how the Party might resolve some of its ideological divisions and position itself to attract voters looking for an alternative to Donald Trump. Across the board, Americans are seeking a break from the status quo, Tanden argues—regardless of where a given candidate falls on the political spectrum. “People want action,” she says. “It's not ideological as much as people are hungry for ideas.”  This week's reading: “Graham Platner's Point of No Return,” by Jon Allsop “Michigan Is the Next Big Test for the Democratic Party,” by Jason Zengerle “Trump and NATO Court Erdoğan, Turkey's Strongman,” by Ishaan Tharoor “How Political Is This Supreme Court?,” by Isaac Chotiner Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 10 is here!This week we're joined by Cameron Hutchison.At just 29 years old, Cameron has already built an incredible résumé:National Champion in the 200 lb weight class10th Place at Official Strongman GamesHas never finished off the podium outside of OSGWe dive into:Cameron's transition from bodybuilding into StrongmanHis training philosophy and programmingWhat separates good competitors from great onesLessons learned from competing at the highest levelWhere he believes Strongman can improve as a sportWhat it takes to stay consistently at the topWhether you're a strength athlete, coach, or simply love hearing how elite competitors think, this episode is packed with practical insights and honest conversation.

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big Kyle. They dive right into great topics like birds, Taylor Swift, soap, medical tv shows, and urology. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest On Instagram @naptimebarbell Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guest: Big Kyle.

Sunday Service . "Bringing Down the Strongman and the High Places" - Part 2 Pastor Eric Johns 07/05/26 . We are Live on YouTube every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Follow us on our platforms so you never miss a service! . . Click the Link to find out more about us! - https://linktr.ee/Buffalodreamcenter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

After losing World's Strongest Man 2026 by 0.5 points, Rayno Nel is hungrier than ever to claim his first Giants Live Gold Trophy at The Strongman Classic 2026, but he's up against a stacked line-up including Mitchell Hooper and Evan Singleton... Join him, Terry Hollands and Darren Sadler as they discuss all things Strongman at The Royal Albert Hall... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chas answers your correspondence to PEP267, then talks all things economics, AI, and mental health with Justin Wolfers. It's THE WOLFERS SPECIAL!   Timestamps: 0:00 - Introducing: 267 Correspondence Extra 2:09 - Not Normal (Meloni, Fat Shot) 18:50 - Correspondence (History, Gaybaiting, Petola, Hidden Hero, Strongman, Liz Oyer, 17 Points, Gump) 50:51 - Policy Time: Housing Bill 1:18:07 - The Wolfers Special 2:27:47 - Chas Interuption #1 2:41:26 - Wolfers Special Cont. 2:43:54 - Chas Interuption #2 2:46:03 - Wolfers' Last Thoughts 2:55:48 - Interview Reflections + Goodbye   Homework: *Wolfers' vid on BLS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kncVLVUXYbs   SHOW LINKS: *Chat with the PEPpers on the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/WxDD2PPvaW   THE (UPDATED) DR DAVE BOOK CLUB MASTERLIST *https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nrSLzBt8ztEmCCZ6ZtyV6MiS4S4CaMgg-UbBZMef6uQ/edit?usp=sharing   THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

Can The T-Rex Evan Singleton claim his 7th individual Giants Live Gold Trophy at The Strongman Classic 2026? Join him, Terry Hollands and Darren Sadler as they discuss all things Strongman at The Royal Albert Hall... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big Tanner of Husker Power Locks. They dive right into great topics like what is an accessory, collars, fiber, breakfast sandwhiches, and maxing. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest On Instagram @powerlockneb Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guest: Big Tanner (Husker Power Locks).

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.AleksSalkin.com In this episode of The Hammer Cast I do a deep dive into old-time strongman training with none other than Master SFG Pavel Macek. We talk about its integration into StrongFirst's methodology, how kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, and bodyweight work together, and the necessity of building all‑round strength to TRULY become strong and powerful like the old time strongmen.  In this episode we discuss: Pave's path from martial arts to StrongFirst and old-time iron culture The lineage from classic strongmen (Sandow, Saxon, Gorner, Klein, etc.) into Pavel Tsatsouline's StrongFirst system The rationale behind Pavel Macek's Enter the Dumbbell (heavy, low-rep dumbbell lifting as a bridge and complement to kettlebells/barbells) The concept of becoming an "all‑round lifter" vs. a narrow specialist Pavel's new Kettlebell VIP (Vintage Iron Power) course, reviving historical kettlebell lifts and freestyle-style programming within StrongFirst parameters Practical programming ideas for minimalist but all‑round strength using very few tools (one kettlebell, one dumbbell, carries, crawling, etc.) The episode blends history, philosophy of strength, and practical programming for serious trainees and coaches. Find Pavel online at https://www.SimplexStrong.com 

 Hebrews 11:32-34Adult Discipleship Pastor, Ric BlaziSunday, June 28, 2026

Sunday Service . "Bringing Down the Strongman and the High Places" - Part 1 Pastor Eric Johns 06/28/26 . We are Live on YouTube every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Follow us on our platforms so you never miss a service! . . Click the Link to find out more about us! - https://linktr.ee/Buffalodreamcenter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big Shawn. They dive right into great topics like Swiss Rolls, Home Gym Con, tugging, boats, and Joey's rock competition. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest On Instagram @Colonial_barbell_club Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guests: Big Jake and Big Shawn.

In this week's Weekly Roundup, Brad Onishi and Dan Miller unpack the fallout from the Trump administration's Iran deal, the growing fractures within the MAGA coalition, and why Vice President JD Vance appears to be carrying the political burden for a foreign policy debacle. They examine the deal's similarities to the Obama-era agreement Republicans once condemned, the tensions between America First isolationists and pro-Israel conservatives, and what Vance's comments reveal about the future of the Republican Party. Along the way, they explore how ideas about masculinity, leadership, power, and political performance shape Trump's approach to governing—and why those approaches are increasingly running into reality. Brad and Dan also discuss the symbolism of Trump's algae-filled Reflecting Pool, the contrast between spectacle and civic leadership, the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, and Zohran Mamdani's appearance at the Knicks championship celebration. What do these competing public rituals tell us about the kind of country Americans want to build? Plus: updates on the launch of Axis Mundi's new daily analysis platform, the Axis Daily Brief, and how you can support independent journalism and public scholarship at the intersection of religion and politics. Subscribe to Axis Mundi on Substack:Axis Mundi Media Listen to the Axis Daily Brief: Axis Daily Brief on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠ Axis Daily Brief on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033zp4MbwXJvxp6MoDkmtj?si=a758e87169e74ede⁠ Axis Daily Brief RSS Feed: ⁠https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1145852/s/400220.rss Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support independent religion and politics journalism:https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/ Donate today: https://www.axismundi.us/fundraise?hsCtaAttrib=215444059319 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big Will. They dive right into great topics like home gyms, the apps, playlists, warhammer, and science based lifting. Links Ü&Ü Hoodie Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab Get Your Own Keith Head Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast Our Guest On Instagram @bigwilllifts Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar @joey_mleczko Special Guest: Big Will.

A podcast by Trinity Fellowship. Join us every week Monday through Thursday for The Biblecast! On The Biblecast we take a deeper dive into God's word. We also love to pray for each other. If you would like to submit a prayer you can do so at Biblecast@tfc.org from wherever you are listening! So I want to encourage you - be ready to grab your hot coffee, grab your hot tea, and let's dive in together to God's Word.

Strength training for life longevity is not about chasing personal records forever—it's about learning how to train in a way that actually lasts. In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk with Barbell Logic coach Brian Hosford about his journey from Strongman to a more sustainable, long-term approach to training. What started as lifting odd objects, flipping tires, and pushing absolute limits has evolved into a smarter, more adaptable strategy focused on consistency, recovery, and staying strong for decades. The conversation explores how strength training must change over time. As you move into your forties and beyond, recovery becomes more important, injuries take longer to heal, and pushing harder is not always the answer. Brian shares how he adjusts training—using variations like belt squats, managing volume, and shifting intensity—to continue making progress without burning out. Niki and Andrew also dive into the psychological side of training. What happens when PRs slow down? How do you stay motivated when progress looks different than it used to? This episode reframes strength as more than just numbers on the bar—focusing instead on consistency, resilience, and long-term capability. A major theme throughout the episode is coaching. Brian explains how effective coaching is not about forcing a rigid program, but about translating a person's life, goals, and limitations into a plan they can actually follow. From busy professionals to older lifters, the best results come from programs that adapt to real life—not the other way around. Strength training for life longevity means training for your family, your career, and your future—not just your next workout. It's about building strength that supports your life outside the gym and allows you to keep showing up year after year. If you want to keep lifting, stay strong, and avoid burnout as you age, this episode will show you how to train smarter—and for the long haul. PS - IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN TAKING ONLINE COACHING FOR A TEST RUN, CHECK IT OUT HERE.    Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com

1. D.C. and Puerto Rico Statehood The U.S. Constitution intentionally established Washington, D.C. as a non-state federal district to avoid favoritism. Calls for D.C. statehood are framed as a partisan power grab to gain Democratic seats in Congress. Puerto Rico is described as: A more complex case, with internal disagreement among residents (statehood, independence, or commonwealth status). Assumed—by Democrats, according to the speaker—to lean Democratic politically. Democrats prioritize gaining and maintaining power over policy substance. Election systems and rules (e.g., California’s “top-two” system) are manipulated for advantage. A California election example is used to suggest: A possible increase in Republican support. Fear among Democrats of losing control. 2. Gerrymandering and Race A Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about racial gerrymandering. A Supreme Court decision limiting race-based redistricting. Both parties engage in gerrymandering, but Democrats are portrayed as worse offenders. Race-based districts are described as unconstitutional discrimination. The notion that minority candidates require racially drawn districts to win. Provides examples of Black Republican politicians elected in majority-white districts. The Democratic Party historically supported slavery, segregation, and Jim Crow laws. The Republican Party was founded to oppose slavery. 3. Raúl Castro Indictment Reports an indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of civilian aircraft. Strongly condemns Castro and communism. Praises U.S. legal action. Criticizes the Obama administration for engaging diplomatically with Cuba. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thom discusses with author, lawyer, and journalist, Judd Legum, about the apparent large network of prominent regional newspapers that have posted thousands of low-quality articles promoting gambling and prediction markets. Also, why are these preachers anointing a strongman and why won't Trump drop his Greenland obsession? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.