A podcast by pop culture fans for pop culture fans. A discussion of the best in TV, Movies and Comics as well as our own journey as fledgling creatives trying to tell some stories.
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PHP #11: Baby Reindeer Discussion and lots of News
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Summary In this episode of the Portable Hole podcast, Ryan, Justin, and Cynic catch up on their personal updates. They discuss the challenges of being a new homeowner, the experience of traveling to Guatemala, and Justin's new job as a guitar technician. They also delve into the current state of the superhero genre, with Marvel scaling back their r…
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PHP #10: Fallout Season 1 and Civil War Review
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In this conversation, Ryan and Justin discuss their recent experiences with travel and the solar eclipse. They also touch on the UFC 300 event and the state of the light heavyweight division. The conversation then shifts to O.J. Simpson and the New York Knicks. Finally, they mention The Rock's controversial comments about being 'anti-woke.' The con…
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PHP #9: X-Men 97 and The Iron Claw Review
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In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including personal injuries, AI-generated music, the future of creative jobs, the New York Knicks, and random acts of violence against women in New York City. X-Men 97 is a worthy continuation of the original 90s X-Men series, with well-produced animation and great writing. The show stays true to th…
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PHP# 8: 3 Body Problem and Roadhouse Review
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Summary In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, the hosts discuss patriotism, baseball, MMA, documentaries, and upcoming movie trailers. They explore the meaning of patriotism and how it can be subjective. The conversation then shifts to baseball and MMA, with a focus on upcoming fights and events. The hosts also share their favorite and most…
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PHP #7: Shogun Review, Trailers, Shohei Ohtani Scandal and more
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In this episode, the hosts catch up on their personal lives, discussing topics such as homeownership, moving, and stadium tours. They also talk about recent TV shows and movies they have watched. The conversation then shifts to baseball season and team predictions. The hosts share their thoughts on the upcoming Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight. Finall…
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In this episode, Ryan and Justin discuss various topics, including the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, the failed AI Willy Wonka event in Scotland, and the deployment of the National Guard in New York City subways. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss subway crime and its potential political motivations. They also br…
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PHP #5: A deepish Dive into AI in Art, trailers, news and more
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The hosts discuss personal updates and recent news, including the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting. They also share what they've been watching, such as Love on the Spectrum and the movie 3000 Years of Longing. The announcement of the new Fantastic Four cast is discussed, along with the current state of Marvel movies and Super Bowl commercials. Th…
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PHP #4: Mr and Mrs Smith Review plus The Rock Hijacks Wrestlemania and more
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Summary The conversation covers various topics including accidents, busking in Key West, streaming services, TV shows, social media, coaching decisions, remakes, and relationship issues. The hosts share their opinions and personal experiences on these subjects. They discuss the pros and cons of different streaming platforms, the impact of social me…
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PHP # 3: Reacher Review, Vince McMahon Insanity and more
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In this conversation, Ryan and Justin discuss their recent experiences in Key West, their recommendations for movies and documentaries, and the scandal surrounding Vince McMahon. They also talk about a miscommunication regarding the Reacher books and share their thoughts on the TV show adaptation. They compare Season 1 and Season 2 of the show, hig…
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PHP #2: Fargo Season 5 Review, the State of Marvel and more
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In this episode, Ryan and Cinik discuss a variety of topics including returning to work, the move of WWE to Netflix, political news, and the ranking of the seasons of Fargo. They also share their thoughts on the performances in Fargo Season 5 and speculate on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, the hosts discuss the second…
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PHP #1: 10 Questions with Chat GPT, True Detective Season 4 Ep 1 Review and more.
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In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, Ryan, Justin, and Cinik discuss the concept of the podcast and their expectations for it. They also talk about TV shows like Fargo and The Reacher, the breakup of Rage Against the Machine, the first person to beat Tetris, the Emmy Awards, and the first episode of True Detective Season 4. They share thei…
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Rapid Review: Ahsoka Episode 8. Does the action make up for its predictability?
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This week Ryan shares his thoughts on Episode 8 of Ahsoka, the cleverly titled The Jedi, the Witch and the Warlord. It was an action filled episode that was expertly directed and gave us something never before seen in Star Wars. Did it make up for some of its more predictable moments? You'll have to listen to find out. A Debt to the Ceaseless Reape…
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Background on the Comic: A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper. How Batman led to writing a Western.
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This week, Ryan shares more about the evolution of A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper as well as some background on the story. The kickstarter launches on October 3rd. Join the prelaunch for up to date info: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/portablehole/a-debt-to-the-ceaseless-reaper-book-1-the-devils-hymn Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social …
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Ahsoka Episode 6: Far, Far Away Rapid Review. Was it able to build on the momentum of episode 5?
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This week Ryan shares his thoughts on episode 6 of Ahsoka. A lot was revealed and we were treated to not one but two mAjor character reveals but was the episode able to live up to what was set up in Episode 5? Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at P…
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Rapid Review: Star Wars Ahsoka Ep 5: Shadow Warrior. Has the show turned the corner?
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This week Ryan shares his thoughts on episode 5 of Ahsoka. It's an action packed, nostalgia filled character study. Was Dave Filoni able to successfully make casuals care about what's going on? Listen to find out. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us …
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Rapid Review: Star Wars Ahsoka. Episodes 1-4. Made for Rebels fans but will it drive away casual viewers?
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This week Ryan shares his thoughts on episodes 1-4 of Ashoka. After a slow start, things really kick into high gear but does the who work for people not steeped into Star Wars Lore? Listen to find out. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableH…
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Creating the Comic Episode 3 Addendum: Editing with Michael J Florio
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This week on the podcast Ryan chats with creator Michael J Florio. It's a very wide ranging discussion that started with editing but listeners will be treated to a wealth of information about the industry and the creative process. Follow Michael on Twitter (or X): https://twitter.com/Comics_Poptarts Email Michael: comics_poptarts@yahoo.com Join the…
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Ryan Reviews The Bear: with Special guest Ciniik
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Better late than never, this week, Ryan reviews The Bear. This week he is accompanied by his co-host on the Cinik Radio Podcast, Cinik. Listen as they chat about one of the best shows on TV. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHolePub@gmai…
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Creating the Comic Episode 3 Addendum: Editing with Alice Ernest
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This week Ryan chats with editor Alice Ernest in a wide ranging discussion. they chat about the different types of editing, the value of having an editor, steps to get into editing and much more. It's a great discussion and Alice shares a lot of useful tips for new and experienced creators alike. Alices website: https://www.theimpofediting.com Reco…
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Announcing "A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper" a Gothic Western Comic Book
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We are only weeks away from the launch of the Kickstarter for Ryan's first comic "A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper." Ryan shares a sneak peek with lots more to follow. For more info check out https://portableholepublishing.com/comics/a-debt-to-the-ceaseless-reaper/ To sign up for the prelaunch with your kickstarter account, go to https://www.kickstar…
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Creating the Comic Episode 3: Editing for Comic Books
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This week Ryan shares his experience with editing. This episode is less how to and more about how to find the right person. Be sure to check out the upcoming addendum episodes where Ryan interviews experts about their process. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_H…
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Rapid Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Hijack
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This week Ryan shares his thoughts on The TMNT: Mutant Mayhem movie as well as the Apply TV Show, Hijack. Both are a great time and highly recommended but check out the episode to find out why. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHolePub@g…
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Rapid Review Show: Oppenheimer, Barbie and Secret Invasion, They Cloned Tyrone
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This week Ryan shares his thoughts on a few of the movies and tv shows that he's seen recently including Oppenheimer, Barbie, They Cloned Tyrone and Marvel's Secret Invasion. It's been a busy few weeks but finally we're back with a packed episode. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole …
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This week Ryan Shares his thoughts on The Flash. It's a movie that has been mired in controversy amid Warner Brothers revamping of the DCU/ DCEU and its star, Ezra Miller's own legal troubles. Despite that, the movie got the green light and we were treated to a chaotic mess of a movie that brought back Michael Keaton's Batman. Was it all worth it? …
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Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse review: How is the follow-up to the best Spider-Man movie ever?
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This week Ryan Reviews the follow-up to 2018's Into the Spider-verse. Boasting phenomenal visuals and an all star cast Ryan shares his thought on how it measures up to the original. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHolePub@gmail.com www…
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Creating The Comic Episode 2 Addendum: Crafting Stories with Brandon Starocci
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This week Ryan interviews writer and creator, Brandon Starocci. Brandon is the creator of the Avalon series which is currently crowdfunding its 4th and 5th issues on kickstarter. Brandon and Ryan have a great, wide ranging conversation that touches on everything from story crafting to crowdfunding. Back the campaign here: Avalon Comic Follow Portab…
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Creating the Comic Episode 2- Crafting a Story for Comic Books and Graphic Novels
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Crafting a story for comic books and graphic novels for can be a challenging process, especially when compared to pose. To do it right, a lot of organization and prep work is necessary. Ryan shares what he has learned so far on the road to his first comic and includes some great resources along the way. Some Great Resources The Art of Writing Comic…
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Guardians of the galaxy Volume 3 Review Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. Does James Gunn's swan MCU Swan song stick the landing?
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This week, Ryan Reviews Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. It's James Gunn's swan song with the MCU and the end of the Guardians as we know them. In a movie filled with comedy, drama, easter eggs and callbacks, is it able to stick the landing? Watch to find out. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @…
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Ryan Reviews The Mandalorian Season Three. Does it live up to Seasons one and two?
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This week Ryan shares his full review of The Mandalorian. After 2 years of excellent storytelling, is season 3 able to keep it up? Listen to find out. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHolePub@gmail.com…
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Creating The Comic Episode 1 Addendum: Writing for Comics with Laurie Calcaterra
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This week on the Creating the Comic Episode 1 Addendum Episode, we chat with Laurie Calcaterra about a wide range of topics including writing for comic books. Her fantastic comic, Path of The Pale Rider is currently crowdfunding its third issue on Kickstarter. Check out the Path of the Pale Rider kickstarter campaign Follow Portable Hole Publishing…
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Creating the Comic Episode 1: Writing for Comics
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The Last of us Season 1- Full Season Review. Was the whole slightly less than the sum of it's parts?
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This week Ryan shares his review of Season one of The Last of us. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portabl_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Emaul us at PortableHolePub@gmail.comBy Ryan George
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Check out Ryan's review of Ant-man and the Wasp Quantumania and subscribe to the Ryan Reviews Channel for more TV and Movie Reviews. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portabl_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Emaul us at PortableHolePub@gmail.comBy Ryan George
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Ryan is working oin a comic and in this series he will share his experience, successed and failures as he navigates the entire process of bringing an idea to print.By Ryan George
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How Marvel has been the Catalyst for a new Studio System- Ryan's Deep-ish Dives
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Check out this episode from Ryan's other podcast, Ryan Reviews. Since 2008, Marvel Studios (via Disney) has dominated the movie industry. Its dominance has ushered in something similar to the old Hollywood Studio system. On this episode of Ryan's Deep-ish Dives, Ryan examines the rise and fall of the studio system and how it compares to Marvel toda…
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Hey everyone, it's been a while (almost two years) and a lot has changed. We wanted to reach out because there will be some changes to the feed in the upcoming weeks and we wanted to give you fair warning. We are going to be shifting away from a Fitness Podcast to covering Pop culture, including TV, Movies and comics. We will also be involved in so…
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221: Navigating the new Normal with Kaley Hattfield
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This week the GymWits chat with Personal Trainer and Professional Dancer, Kaley Hattfield. It's a great chat that covers a wide range of topics. The GymWits also share some indoor training tips and answer your questions. You can find more information on Kaley at: https://www.kaleyhatfield.com/ Please take a minute to fill out this survey For more i…
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220: Bench Pressing, Positive Thinking, Lower Abs
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This week, the GymWits cover a number some interesting research including one that looks at the difference in response between incline and flat bench. Another study looks at the effect of positive thinking on health. On ask the trainer, the GymWIts talk about training the lower abs. Please take a minute to fill out this survey For more information,…
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219: Outdoor Workouts, AI, Putting on Muscle
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This week on the podcast the GymWits tips on Exercising outdoors. They also discuss a new study about the superspreader risk of gyms. On Ask the Trainer the GymWits ask answer a question from a listener who is getting stronger but not putting on mass. Please take a minute to fill out this survey For more information, check us out at www.TheGymWits.…
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218: Recovery, Face-masks and Cognitive performance
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This week the GymWits talk about everything from whats on TV to the recent election. They even find time to talk fitness. They discuss the importance of incorporating recovery time as well as how face masks affect cognitive performance (hint: they don't). Please take a minute to fill out this survey For more information, check us out at www.TheGymW…
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217: Avoiding Burnout with Dr. Greg Hammer
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This week is another packed edition of the podcast. Ryan and Justin get into some political talk before a great interview with Dr. Greg Hammer. Dr. Hammer shares some great info on avoiding burnout in these unprecedented times. If you would like more info on Dr. Hammer, including how to find his book: GAIN Without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for H…
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216: The Importance of Learning New Skills
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This week the GymWits talk about why It's important for people of all ages. They also talk about dealing with that stitch in the side as well as why you should drink coffee after breakfast, not before. Please take a minute to fill out this survey For more information, check us out at www.TheGymWits.com If you like what you hear, please rate us in A…
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215: In the trenches Covid talk with Dr. Mark Cucuzella
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This week the GymWits talk with Dr. Mark Cucuzella. Dr. Cucuzella has been on the front lines treating covid patients and shares his experience and steps that people can take to protect themselves. Check out Dr. Mark Cucuzella's info & book: https://www.drmarksdesk.com/ Please take a minute to fill out this survey For more information, check us out…
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214: Healthy Foods that don't Require Refrigeration, Weights vs. Machines
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This week's episode is all over the place but a fun discussion nonetheless. Inspired by a recent blackout, they chat about healthy foods that don't require refrigeration, weights vs. machines and much more. Please take a minute to fill out this survey For more information, check us out at www.TheGymWits.com If you like what you hear, please rate us…
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213: Fun Family Fitness, Indulging, and Noom
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This week, the GymWits share some interesting ideas on how to get the whole family involved in exercise. They also cover some interesting studies and read some listener mail. Please take a minute to fill out this survey For more information, check us out at www.TheGymWits.com If you like what you hear, please rate us in Apple Podcasts Questions and…
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This week the GymWith answer your questions. Some of the questions cover: - Benefits of the Rowing Machine - The Pre Exhaust method - Building a home gym - Dropping bodyfat Please take a minute to fill out This Survey For more information, check us out at www.TheGymWits.com If you like what you hear, please rate us in Apple Podcasts If you're on an…
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211: The Worst Marketing Buzzwords used by the Fitness Industry
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We apologize for some of the audio issues. This week, the GymWits talk about their favorite useless buzzwords used in the fitness industry. Please take a minute to fill out This Survey For more information, check us out at www.TheGymWits.com If you like what you hear, please rate us in Apple Podcasts If you're on an ios device, download the GymWits…
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This week, the GymWits depart from fitness talk to discuss the recent events in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.By Ryan George
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209: What will gyms look like when they reopen?
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With almost all states in some stage of a phased reopening amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic, the GymWits talk about how the gym experience might change. Please take a minute to fill out This Survey For more information, check us out at www.TheGymWits.com If you like what you hear, please rate us in Apple Podcasts If you're on an ios device, download th…
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208: Best Food and Exercises for Weight Loss
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This week, the GymWits talk about some of the best things you can do for weight loss. Please take a minute to fill out This Survey For more information, check us out at www.TheGymWits.com If you like what you hear, please rate us in Apple Podcasts If you're on an ios device, download the GymWits App for bonus content and up to the minute info. Ques…
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