Best Halfway Bougie Podcasts (2024)

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28 - Mint Sauce Mike. What Transformation Coaches Aren't Telling You, The Latest Shortcut To Shredz, Plus Mastering Mince. 1:15:46

9M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

There's no mincing of words in episode 28, but there's some unexpected culinary chat with flagrant abuse of the Toby Carvery. Harry throws the spotlight on a concerning new fatloss trend, while raising the common questions on the shortcuts to team lean. Questions and Answers galore in this episode, leading to a deeper chat about PTs, what to avoid,…

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27 - The Game Never Ends. Should You Care About Your Vo2 Max? Pre Comp Nutrition. Plus Japanese Rules To Avoid Laziness. 1:21:42

9M ago1:21:42

1:21:42

Back from Amsterdam and feeling inspired. Two out of three hosts are now runners, you can probably guess who isn't on board yet... It's a marathon not a sprint, but is it time to worry about your Vo2 Max for the sake of your future? A typical tangent chat spirals into pre race and pre comp nutrition which is rather insightful. Chris has come loaded…

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26 - Halfway To Money. The Best Advice For Making Gym Progress and Biggest Mistakes. Old People's Gyms. Plus Who's Going To Prison? 1:16:48

9M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

THE PICKLE HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. That's right, the mystery of the broken pickle has the pod shook. But along with that, the boys give out their biggest mistakes they made during their gym lives, along with some excellent advice to make progress with their biggest recommendations. Is it time to open old people's gyms? Are we really talking about tak…

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25 - Taking The Piss. Should You Reduce Fats? Bougie Breakfasts and Protein Snacks. Plus What Happens When You Grab The Nuts. 1:19:19

10M ago1:19:19

1:19:19

Flying by the seat of their pants. Your level 6 pilots are back in command...just about. Chris has been hit by a car and dumped all in one day, with consolation donuts at least. Harry is anxiously off to a stag weekend while Mike is busy grabbing life by the nuts. It's a yard sale of randomness this week including giant calves, fat loss injections,…

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24 - Embrace The Suck. Motivation vs Discipline, Pickle Fiction, and Who Is Sam Sulek? Plus FILM CLUB! 1:09:40

10M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

There's trouble brewing this week, but is it mentally or physically about to blow? A bit of everything is in the mix in this episode, deconstructing the mindset around motivation, discipline and mental health. Chris has yet again brought a pickle to the party, but this time is in the name of sports science. Who will drink the pickle juice?! Sam Sul…

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23 - The Scroll Hole. Q&A Special with Top Notch Knowledge + The Amsterdam Story. 1:10:56

10M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

It's a Q & A special! The chaps go through all your recent questions to the pod and give their finest answers. Topics include gym anxiety, disordered eating, best back workouts and much more. Plus, Harry finally tells the tale of what really happened in Amsterdam, with the possibility of making a return there as a team soon... Enjoy the episode! An…

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22 - Lone Rangers. Your Dream Workout, Overrated Exercises to Avoid, Ancient Magazines and Ashwagandha Forever! 59:57

11M ago59:57

59:57

It's a FRANTIC show upon Harry's return from the USA, Chris's unexpected encounter and Mike's latest caffeine odyssey. The chaps cover some light hearted gear this week, with talk of dream workouts that are not what you might expect. Chris want's to nail the overrated exercises you might want to avoid in your training. And finally - the archive of …

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21 - Boozy Jacuzzi. The Death of Squats and Deadlifts? The Alcohol and Fitness Conundrum, plus Hyrox vs Crossfit. 1:40:15

12M ago1:40:15

1:40:15

The question we all want answered...Who is receiving unwanted intimacy in the hot tub??? Aside from that, some heavy hitters are under the spotlight in this episode! Do we really need squats and deadlifts anymore? Honestly. Can I get those sweet sweet gains with alcohol in my life? Plus the boozy confessions spill out from the bro-ly trinity, Chris…

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20 - Pump My Ride. WTF Is Going On With Your Metabolism, Setting Goals, Cat Cameos and Random Drug Chat. 1:36:10

1y ago1:36:10

1:36:10

Episode 20 is blasting off BIG baby. Someone didn't get the memo about Tim Westwood... A whole lotta chat about your metabolism, with the misconceptions and ways to take control of it. There's debate about whether you should set goals, or just stay on track 24/7/365. What do you think? PLUS, more concerned convo about the misuse of clen and tren, c…

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19 - Spicy Brains. The ADHD revelation, ChatGPT and Cat Parenting. 1:34:50

1y ago1:34:50

1:34:50

A brand new revelation for one of the team as we explore the potential realisation of an ADHD diagnosis. It's a bit of a mental health chat with spicy brains coming in all shapes and sizes this episode. Michael is making waves with his new gym. Harry is poorly breast feeding his cats. And Chris is already regretting the brand new velour sofa in a w…

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18 - Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger and BACK AGAIN. 1:08:01

1+ y ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Harry is bigger. Chris is faster. Mike is stronger. And everyone is certainly BACK once again for more podcasting duties, this time in the new location of Chris's home gym. Enjoy this catchup episode to see what everyone has been up to and what is to come for the future of Pump Fiction. @pumpfictionpod on Instagram for all the contacts and vibes.…

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17 - O Brother, Where Art Thou. It's Time To Talk About Mental Health, Personal Lives and Breaking The Stigma. 1:27:10

1+ y ago1:27:10

1:27:10

This is an extremely triggering episode about mental health. The trio delve deep into their personal lives and upbringings to discuss trauma and dealing with their own mental health issues. Along with some Q&A on the same subject, the episode includes some graphic details, but also is a great example of quite how easy it is to simply talk about our…

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16 - You've Changed! Saying Yes Or No To The Social, Lack Of Family Support, Selecting Supplements and Crumpet Chaos. 1:14:07

1+ y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

There's a lot to unpack here gang. The chaps discuss when it's ok to say yes or no to the social and how your decisions to better yourself have distanced you from family and friends who just don't get it. They take a look at what you should really be looking for when buying supplements, the ingredients that matter and not the attractive packaging. …

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15 - Do The Bad Thing. Are you holding yourself back? Citrulline Malate and Stupid Instagram Exercises. 1:16:44

2y ago1:16:44

1:16:44

The boys are back in Top Gear,, driving each other slightly mad as always. Discussing something a lot of us can be guilty of with our training and it could be holding you back in a big way. Going in search of "the pump" with a key supplement that could get the blood flowing in your workouts, discussing citrulline malate and some other pre-workout v…

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14 - Stronger Things. The Performance Enhancing Drugs Special Episode. All the juice! 1:15:02

2y ago1:15:02

1:15:02

This episode has been a long time coming. All the things you know are going on, but nobody talks about. All the crazy highs and lows of modern gym culture's relationship with drugs. Is everything ok? Why are we here? Should we be worried? Is it safe? Is there a right time to do it? Who should help you? Do you really need to do this....? It's all in…

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13 - Spilling The Tea. Digestion, Optimising vs Intensity and Another Questionable Test Booster. 1:06:59

2y ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Gather round, bring some snacks, but do check if your stomach can handle it first. The chaps convene to discuss some useful stuff, talking all things digestion and probiotics that may be of use to know. Including LIVE tasting, Harold not amused... There's a valid conversation to be had about people who seek to optimise their training before nailing…

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12 - Level 6 Pilots. Training intensity, Rep Ranges, Test Boosters and "The Porn Ban" - IKR WTF!? 1:17:15

2y ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Oh my, how we have missed you! The flying squad are back and attacking your ears with all sorts of knowledge and nonsense combined. Three top topics - what is going on with your workout intensity, what is the biggest contributing factor to your downfall? Also, how should you apply different rep ranges for different results? Is fitness a factor? Wha…

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11 - Comic Conmen. Evolution of Fitness, Our Journeys, Gym Culture - Harassment Hassle. 2:10:30

2y ago2:10:30

2:10:30

How things have changed! Episode 11 is travelling through time looking at how fitness has evolved, the death of the expo, the demand for new training styles and more. Upon request, the trio dive deep into their pasts, to explain how they personally evolved physically and why they started in the first place. AND THEN, after praising progress - a ste…

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10 - Lord of his Ring. PT Qualifications, Fitness Trackers and Macros on Menus - good or bad? 1:38:17

2y ago1:38:17

1:38:17

Emotional support water bottles at the ready! The boys have hit their gym, tan and laundry and ready to cover serious subjects and killer Q and A. Episode 10 is here finally, who knew it would get this far. Subjects include the merits of qualifications for personal trainers, and what to look out for when selecting a trainer for yourself. Chris has …

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9 - Lift, Laugh, Love. Gym Etiquette, Body Dysmorphia and Workout Nutrition. 2:02:35

2+ y ago2:02:35

2:02:35

Keep Calm and Harry's On (The Toilet Again). The trio are bringing the heat with three big boi topics today - including the major do's and don'ts around the gym, a contentious subject. Things get serious when everyone shares their own personal experiences with body dysmorphia - perhaps not what you were expecting. Plus to wrap up the topics it's al…

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8 - Virgin Corner. Budget Proteins, Chiropractors and Training Splits. 1:47:37

2+ y ago1:47:37

1:47:37

We've made it this far! It's episode 8 and the boys are covering a melange of topics, can you handle so much banter laden information? Hopefully. Step into the virgin corner for chats about hitting your macros on a budget, the differing benefits of chiros, physios and masseuses. Plus the three amigos discuss their personal training splits and how t…

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7 - Creatine Dreams. Machines vs Free Weights and Avoiding Overtraining. 1:36:43

2+ y ago1:36:43

1:36:43

Hey Arnold! The boys are back and there's a bit of chat about bumping into famous people, amongst a lot of important discussion on key topics. Your awesome questions are coming in and getting answered, so be sure to send in anything you want to know via the link on Instagram @pumpfictionpod. AND your hilarious secret gym confessions are shared too …

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6 - Workout not working? Deathly diets, explosive pre-workouts and "Guess The Milk" 1:47:57

2+ y ago1:47:57

1:47:57

The storm chasers are here again. This week the key topics are about when you should make a change to your workout routine, do you need to? Plus the boys discuss various myths surrounding dieting and their own personal mistakes they have learned from. Chris surprises Harry and Michael with a brand new challenge they didn't know they needed. All tha…

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5 - DOMs, Deadlifts & Banana Hammocks 1:24:48

2+ y ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Do DOMs mean you had a good workout? How can you get the most out of your deadlift? And what really happened to Harry’s banana hammock in the supermarket… All this plus the usual random chat from Chris, Harry and Mike. IG - @pumpfictionpodBy Harry Moore, Chris D Fellowes & Mike Carter

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4 - Secrets and Lies (of Online Coaches, FaceApp and Bubble Tea) 1:14:18

2+ y ago1:14:18

1:14:18

The boys have online coaching on blast this week - how to spot the good ones from the fakers and money makers. There's a curious tip on how to spot people using FaceApps to digitally enhance themselves, plus all your usual Q&A including glute training, grip strength and hype songs. Get in touch with us @pumpfictionpod! Presented by Harry Moore, Chr…

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3 - We Came In Like A Wrecking Ball 1:13:19

2+ y ago1:13:19

1:13:19

2022 is here Miley Cyrus style and the resolutions are flowing. Are they destined to fail like most do? The team discuss your personal resolutions and how best to actually achieve them, expect real science combined with absolute nonsense for another well balanced episode. Not to mention a brand new song written by Chris to blow you away, maybe. Pre…

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2 - The Ghost of Christmas Gains 1:15:42

2+ y ago1:15:42

1:15:42

The boys are back for our second instalment of the Pump Fiction podcast, just in time for Christmas! Today we're discussing how one could approach eating and training over the holiday period, including a Q&A taken from our Instagram stories. We also discover that our recording location may well be haunted by a ghost named Evelyn, who often patrols …

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1 - Pilot 1:20:36

2+ y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Here it is, the first episode! In this episode, we introduce ourselves in addition to discussing a bit about our backgrounds in the wonderful world of fitness. A comparison between Bodybuilding and Powerlifting occurs which also highlights that many training disciplines seem to share a lot of underlying principles. The episode rounds off with a Q&A…

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[EP40] Frienemies 1:12:37

4y ago1:12:37

1:12:37

In this episode we discussed:-Skin Care; Dr Barbara Sturm-Insecure Recap-All things Molly & Issa-How friendships evolve-New motherhood-Reemerging Past relationships & MoreBy @thegoldlabel x @courtneytrl

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[EP39] Insecurities 1:32:09

4y ago1:32:09

1:32:09

In this episode we discussed:- Much needed Host Life update-The return of Insecure-Molly VS Issa-Friendship Accountability-Likeable Hair-Strategic Positioning for the life you want& moreBy @thegoldlabel x @courtneytrl

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Halfway Bougie Podcasts

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Halfway Bougie Podcast

@thegoldlabel x @courtneytrl

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Pump Fiction

Harry Moore, Chris D Fellowes & Mike Carter

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28 - Mint Sauce Mike. What Transformation Coaches Aren't Telling You, The Latest Shortcut To Shredz, Plus Mastering Mince. 1:15:46

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27 - The Game Never Ends. Should You Care About Your Vo2 Max? Pre Comp Nutrition. Plus Japanese Rules To Avoid Laziness. 1:21:42

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26 - Halfway To Money. The Best Advice For Making Gym Progress and Biggest Mistakes. Old People's Gyms. Plus Who's Going To Prison? 1:16:48

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25 - Taking The Piss. Should You Reduce Fats? Bougie Breakfasts and Protein Snacks. Plus What Happens When You Grab The Nuts. 1:19:19

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24 - Embrace The Suck. Motivation vs Discipline, Pickle Fiction, and Who Is Sam Sulek? Plus FILM CLUB! 1:09:40

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23 - The Scroll Hole. Q&A Special with Top Notch Knowledge + The Amsterdam Story. 1:10:56

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22 - Lone Rangers. Your Dream Workout, Overrated Exercises to Avoid, Ancient Magazines and Ashwagandha Forever! 59:57

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21 - Boozy Jacuzzi. The Death of Squats and Deadlifts? The Alcohol and Fitness Conundrum, plus Hyrox vs Crossfit. 1:40:15

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20 - Pump My Ride. WTF Is Going On With Your Metabolism, Setting Goals, Cat Cameos and Random Drug Chat. 1:36:10

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19 - Spicy Brains. The ADHD revelation, ChatGPT and Cat Parenting. 1:34:50

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18 - Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger and BACK AGAIN. 1:08:01

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17 - O Brother, Where Art Thou. It's Time To Talk About Mental Health, Personal Lives and Breaking The Stigma. 1:27:10

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16 - You've Changed! Saying Yes Or No To The Social, Lack Of Family Support, Selecting Supplements and Crumpet Chaos. 1:14:07

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15 - Do The Bad Thing. Are you holding yourself back? Citrulline Malate and Stupid Instagram Exercises. 1:16:44

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14 - Stronger Things. The Performance Enhancing Drugs Special Episode. All the juice! 1:15:02

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13 - Spilling The Tea. Digestion, Optimising vs Intensity and Another Questionable Test Booster. 1:06:59

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12 - Level 6 Pilots. Training intensity, Rep Ranges, Test Boosters and "The Porn Ban" - IKR WTF!? 1:17:15

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11 - Comic Conmen. Evolution of Fitness, Our Journeys, Gym Culture - Harassment Hassle. 2:10:30

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10 - Lord of his Ring. PT Qualifications, Fitness Trackers and Macros on Menus - good or bad? 1:38:17

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9 - Lift, Laugh, Love. Gym Etiquette, Body Dysmorphia and Workout Nutrition. 2:02:35

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8 - Virgin Corner. Budget Proteins, Chiropractors and Training Splits. 1:47:37

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7 - Creatine Dreams. Machines vs Free Weights and Avoiding Overtraining. 1:36:43

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6 - Workout not working? Deathly diets, explosive pre-workouts and "Guess The Milk" 1:47:57

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5 - DOMs, Deadlifts & Banana Hammocks 1:24:48

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4 - Secrets and Lies (of Online Coaches, FaceApp and Bubble Tea) 1:14:18

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3 - We Came In Like A Wrecking Ball 1:13:19

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2 - The Ghost of Christmas Gains 1:15:42

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1 - Pilot 1:20:36

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[EP40] Frienemies 1:12:37

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[EP39] Insecurities 1:32:09

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