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Welcome to my podcast dedicated to helping busy adults reach their fitness goals. With expert advice on nutrition, workout routines, and lifestyle changes, my guests and I provide practical tips and strategies to help you lose weight or gain muscle. Our guests include top fitness professionals and inspiring success stories to keep you motivated and on track. Don't let a hectic schedule hold you back from achieving your best self. Join us every other week and take control of your health! Conn ...
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A deep dive into the music and complex psychology of John Lennon, featuring interviews with such noted authors and podcasters as David Bedford, Dan Richter, Jude Kessler, Kit O'Toole and Ken McNab, as well as ex-Quarrymen bandmates Rod Davis and Colin Hanton
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And so we complete the milestone! Scott Phipps once again joins Antony to complete their whistle-stop, greatest hits tour through John Lennon and the 1960s. Scott gives us a brief sketch of each year through a few news events (some extremely random but no less interesting) before our two intrepid heroes each pick a Beatles/Lennon talking point, thi…
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What better way to mark Glass Onion’s century than with a traditional multi-parter? In the first of two shows to celebrate our milestone, Antony is joined again by Scott Phipps to take a whistle-stop, greatest hits tour through John Lennon and the decade that made him and which he helped propel into history. Scott puts on his ‘Rainbow Valley’ trous…
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In the last episode before we notch up our century, Antony flies solo to muse on and discuss various items of Lennon interest. In order, these are the 40th anniversary of the ‘Milk And Honey’ album, the cancelling and virtues of the Lennon-penned Beatles song ‘Run For Your Life’, May Pang’s 2022 documentary ‘The Lost Weekend: A Love Story’, the wor…
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We round off Glass Onion’s 5th year with a personal episode. Antony explores further his origin story with John Lennon and the ongoing relationship and fascination with the subject of our show (yes, it’s our show). You will also hear some writing that didn’t quite culminate in a book this year, and there’s some discussion of childhood, both Antony’…
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We conclude our 1967 odyssey by picking up from mid-June and detailing all the main Lennon and Beatles events for the rest of 1967. The Beatles are linked by satellite to hundreds of millions, they almost buy a Greek island, the Maharishi enters their lives and they make their own TV special just in time for it to be shown in black-and-white among …
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In this episode we start to work our merry way through the Lennon/Beatles events events of this most swinging of Beatleyears, reaching mid-June. The Fabs start off by releasing what could be their greatest single ever and then turn their full attention to creating what is surely at least their most famous album, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band…
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1967 is a year that has gone into legend for various reasons. Was it the year of peace and love? Was there any real love in it at all? Or was it just like any other year, a heady mix of everything good and bad about the human race and society? Before looking at what was undoubtedly a ground-breaking and life-changing year for John Lennon and The Be…
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Ken McNab and I complete our discussion about his new book 'Shake It Up Baby!: The Rise of Beatlemania And The Mayhem of 1963' and the general atmosphere and events of that breathless year. This time round, we cover the second half of the year as our four intrepid musical explorers continue their furious work rate and have their first proper brushe…
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Following the shows on 1962, we seamlessly move to 1963 with the welcome return of Ken McNab to talk about his new book 'Shake It Up Baby!: The Rise of Beatlemania And The Mayhem of 1963'. After Ken gives some thoughts on Peter Jackson’s ‘Get Back’ (his previous appearances on Glass Onion were prior to its release), we cover the events of the first…
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In this episode of the Healthy Fit Live podcast, host Paul Hanton welcomes Sean Doty on the show. He is a jack of all trades in the fitness industry including being a former athlete, director of athlete performance, and of course, personal trainer. They break down some efficient ways to workout so you can accomplish your fitness goals without spend…
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We complete our deep dive into 1962 in the outer world and in the Beatles family psychodrama, picking up from late July with Beatles events including a historic change of drummer, John Lennon’s marriage, the group’s first radio interview, their more than troublesome experience recording the simplest song in the world (Love Me Do), gigs with one of …
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In this episode of the Healthy Fit Life podcast, host Paul Hanton engages in a captivating conversation with fitness coach Kade Jungkurth. For those striving to balance a hectic schedule with their health goals, this episode provides invaluable insider tips. Kade, with over eight years of experience as a fitness coach, specializes in helping busy a…
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Join us on this episode of the Healthy Fit Life podcast as Jason Priest, Co-founder of The Fatherhood Experience and Men's Health featured expert, helps break down those elite habits you should have for fat loss and sustained performance. In this episode, we discuss: Jason’s incredible journey of shedding 60 pounds. The secrets to effective weight …
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In this episode, Antony and Ghosty start discussing the Beatles/Lennon events of 1962, covering January to June. Particular focus is put on the Pete Best issue and the death of Stuart Sutcliffe, not to mention John Lennon’s contentious and highly unique reaction to that death. Every year in the Beatles story from around 1960 was packed with activit…
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In this can't-miss episode, join us as we dive into the world of human movement with the renowned "Bio-Mechanic" Rocky Snyder. Unearth the pillars of effective workouts, as Rocky's 30 years of expertise reveal essential techniques for optimizing your gym routines. Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to results! Tune in now for a workout revelation…
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Discover the secrets to simplifying fitness for a busy lifestyle in this captivating episode of The Healthy Fit Life podcast. Join host Paul Hanton as he sits down with Ben Smith, a renowned performance coach and CEO, to unlock the ultimate fitness hacks for busy people. Gain valuable insights and expert advice on optimizing your health without com…
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The Healthy Fit Life Podcast with Paul Hanton welcomes renowned consultant, coach, speaker, and author Martin Sharp. Join them as they reveal the ultimate key secrets to staying on track with your travel fitness routine. Discover expert tips, proven strategies, and transformative insights that will revolutionize your wellness journey, no matter whe…
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Our latest Lennon odyssey starts with a review of the events of 1962, a tangential conversation in which Antony and guest David ‘Ghosty’ Wills freewheel into all kinds of other territory before setting the listeners up with some pre-1962 context on the Beatles’ progress on their own journey to musical and cultural world domination. 1962 was marked …
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Leveling up and making progress in the gym is great! But have you ever thought about applying those same gym principles to other areas of your life? Host, Paul Hanton, and personal trainer, Carl Berryman, discuss how fitness and gym lessons can be applied to other areas of life such as relationships, career, and overall well-being. In this episode,…
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We complete our latest Lennon journey with the conclusion of my analysis of some of the more telling quotes from the series of interviews conducted in September 1980 for Playboy magazine by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. This episode contains a lot of clips from the original audio of the interviews and focuses mainly on John's comments about who wrote w…
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In this episode of The Healthy Fit Life podcast, host Paul Hanton interviews guest Rick Olderman, a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years’ of experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life. Chronic back pain is extremely common, and we’ll be diving into why this is so common an…
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In this episode of The Healthy Fit Life podcast, host Paul Hanton interviews guest Adrian Ma, a natural bodybuilder. He is also the podcast host for Lifting Nerds. They discuss the importance of consistency when it comes to exercise and nutrition, and more importantly, the keys to building up consistency. Adrian also discusses the two main reasons …
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This episode starts with a ‘short intro’ of around 45 minutes, with yet more Coleman vs Goldman material, before continuing our in-depth look at John Lennon’s series of interviews for Playboy magazine in September 1980, which also included Yoko Ono. The interviews offer a fascinating and multi-layered study of a highly eccentric artist and also for…
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In this episode of The Healthy Fit Life podcast, host Paul Hanton interviews Allan Misner, a certified personal trainer, author, and host of the 40 Plus Fitness podcast. They discuss the process of determining what fitness means to each individual and how to align it with personal goals and priorities. Allan shares his personal story of sacrificing…
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Ready to lose weight without sacrificing your busy lifestyle? In this episode, we explore the best ways for busy, career-driven men to lose weight with easy wins. From incorporating more protein in your diet to simple workouts, we cover everything you need to know to start shedding those extra pounds. Don't let your busy schedule hold you back from…
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Want to lose weight? Start small, not big! In this episode, we'll explain why making small, gradual changes to your diet and exercise routine is the best way to achieve long-term weight loss success. We'll also share tips on how to set realistic goals, make sustainable lifestyle changes, and overcome common obstacles that can derail your progress. …
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Struggling to regain your fitness after an injury or chronic pain? In this episode, we discuss the challenges of getting back into fitness after an injury or chronic pain. Our expert guest shares actionable tips on exercises, stretches, and lifestyle changes to help you get going safely and effectively. We’ll be joined by Michele Riechman who is a …
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John Lennon’s series of interviews for Playboy magazine in September 1980, which also included Yoko Ono, are not only a fascinating and multi-layered study of a highly eccentric artist but also form an integral part of the official narrative of John and Yoko’s relationship in 1980 before his death and of the genesis of the songs for their joint alb…
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Are you a busy man struggling to find time for fitness in your hectic work schedule? In this episode, we discuss effective strategies to help career-focused men incorporate exercise and healthy habits into their daily routines. We’ll be joined by Martin Sharp who is a multi-award-winning international consultant, coach, speaker, and author. He spec…
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Have you ever experienced yo-yo dieting where you gain and lose weight over and over again? If you have, you’re not alone. A lot of people struggle with this because they are focusing on the wrong things, and not focusing on the right things such as building healthy sustainable habits. In this podcast episode, we’ll be joined by Emilia D’Aversa who…
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Emotional hunger and physical hunger are two different types of hunger that are often mistaken for one another. It's important to be able to differentiate between emotional hunger and physical hunger so that you can make healthier food choices because unlike physical hunger, emotional hunger is not satisfied by eating and can lead to overeating or …
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You should be focusing on sustainable fat loss if you truly desire long-term results. Sustainable fat loss means losing fat but doing so in a way that is healthy and maintainable over a long period of time. That means no crash diets or quick, unhealthy fixes. Pursuing sustainable fat loss is great, but a lot of people make mistakes that are easily …
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Compilation albums come in many shapes and sizes and some can be justified while others rely on good marketing and glossy packaging to persuade consumers to part with their hard-earned money for the same material. This is an appearance by your humble host on the ‘When they Was Fab’ podcast back in December 2020 discussing the mind-boggling number o…
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Fad diets or sustainable weight loss? A lot of people get caught up in fad diets and end up on a weight loss roller coaster. Their weight fluctuates up and down over and over again and a lot of times it’s because the diet they are on is not sustainable long term. In this podcast episode, we’ll discuss why sustainable weight loss is what you should …
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Do you ever feel like work is getting in the way of your health? Your career is important, but so is your health! In this episode, we’ll cover how you can lose weight or gain muscle, despite your busy work schedule. You don’t have to sacrifice your health for your career! We’ll be joined by Chad Austin who is a Personal Trainer, Author, and Consist…
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Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the right things but still not losing weight? Then you might want to look at your mindset and attitude about losing weight. Losing weight is pretty straightforward; just be in a caloric deficit. However, if you don’t have the right attitude and mindset, then trying to lose weight will be infinitely harder. In …
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Have you ever struggled with meal prepping or even getting started with meal prepping? Meal prepping is a powerful tool when it comes to your health goals. There are a lot of simple strategies you can implement in your life that will set you up for success with meal prepping. In this episode, we are joined by Stephanie & Marnie who are Board-Certif…
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Have you ever wondered why you should be doing the big 3 lifts? The squat, bench and deadlifts? The big 3 lifts are fundamental, foundational exercises and movements that anyone can benefit from. You should absolutely include these in your training in some sort of way and in this episode we discuss why that’s true. In this episode, we are joined by…
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John Lennon and Paul McCartney are inextricably linked, and what more is there to say at this point? Well, I give it a shot in a podcast of 3 sections, looking at common Lennon/McCartney tropes and assumptions, giving a guitar & vocal lesson on the song 'Two Of Us' and then walking you through the highly entertaining 2000 TV film 'Two Of Us', direc…
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Have you ever felt like you can never get a handle on your food cravings? Or do you seem to overeat when stressed out or experiencing a lot of anxiety? This happens to a lot of people which can prevent you from your weight loss goals. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Sheila, a former Lawyer turned Psychologist and Mindful Eating Instructor. She …
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The completion of Luke and Antony's discussion of John Lennon, originally recorded for ‘Luke’s English Podcast’ last year. We complete our description of John using adjectives of personality, and then discuss his lyrics, including his lyrical progression, and offer numerous examples courtesy of Antony’s voice and guitar and Luke’s deep knowledge of…
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In this episode, I am joined by Jason Sani, a nutritionist, and coach that has started and developed multiple wellness brands over the last 12 years. Jason is also the author of “Making Healthy Taste Good” and is currently the Director of Wellness for OHM Fitness. We’ll discuss all things metabolism and how to make it work for you so you can achiev…
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In this episode, I am joined by Philip Pape, a certified Nutrition Coach, mindset specialist, and host of the Wits & Weights podcast. Philip’s approach emphasizes sustainability and mindset which is why in this episode we’ll be discussing common mistakes people make when trying to lose fat in a sustainable way. Connect with Philip: witsandweights.c…
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In this episode, I am joined by Simon Rinne, a social worker with a private therapy practice dedicated to supporting men in opening about mental illness and disability. He is very passionate about mental health because he has also experienced mental illness, so I’m excited to be able to get more visibility on this important topic. We’ll discuss why…
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Luke Thompson, a fellow English teacher and podcaster, hosted Antony on his podcast back in June 2021, and this is the Glass Onion version of that talk, split into two parts. This part of the discussion centres on trying to describe John Lennon using adjectives of personality, so this episode is especially recommended for students of English and no…
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In this episode, I am joined by Jason Sani, a nutritionist, and coach that has started and developed multiple wellness brands over the last 12 years. Jason is also the author of “Making Healthy Taste Good” and is currently the Director of Wellness for OHM Fitness. We’ll discuss all things cortisol and how to find balance, so you don’t let too much …
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There are some common barriers that prevent people from exercising or improving their health. They are time, environment, and convenience. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Heather Hausenblas, PhD, a health psychology expert, international award-winning scientist, public speaker, and best-selling author. She is ranked in the top 1% of the most in…
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Do you use kettlebells, or maybe you’ve thought about using kettlebells? Kettlebells can be a fantastic training tool, but you need to know how to properly use them and incorporate them into your workouts. In this training, we are joined by Wil Pizzo who owns a gym, Built Strong Strength Club, that specializes in kettlebell and barbell training. Ov…
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Jon Stewart, author of 'Dylan, Lennon, Marx & God', makes a quick and very welcome return to the podcast to further discuss Lennon themes from his book. We talk Lennon origin stories, Freudian analysis, Aunt Mimi, Liverpool and the Dylan/Lennon superduo that never was. The last third of the show has host Antony reading a couple of stories about his…
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