Best Mike Farr Podcasts (2024)

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How come some powerlifting rules make no sense? 1:02:49

1h ago1:02:49

1:02:49

If short lifters can use blocks under their feet in competition, why can’t tall lifters use a taller bench? That’s just one example, but when you take a closer look there are definitely some things that don’t make sense. We also talk NBA, Taylor Swift, local crime, and bidets. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on …

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What one thing would make you a good business owner? | One Good Question 11:34

3h ago11:34

11:34

We've got a business question this week. What do you bring to the table as a potential business owner? What one thing would make you a better business owner than an employee? Our Wednesday guest, Ryan Thompson, joined us for this one. You can follow Ryan on Instagram at @rhinorooterplumbing. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Qu…

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Ryan Thompson found his way, and you might find yours, too 1:08:42

8d ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Ryan Thompson is a plumber. He’s actually Jim’s plumber. But he didn’t plan to be a plumber. After fighting through addiction, a chance moment at a gas station led to a path forward for him. Locking in on new goals -- and relying on discipline learned through sports and in the gym --- he found a rewarding trade and career that changed his life. He …

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What do you want to see in your last moments? | One Good Question 11:32

6d ago11:32

11:32

Recent studies (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/02/new-science-of-death-brain-activity-consciousness-near-death-experience) show that the brain is furious with activity in the minutes after death. Areas of the brain that don’t generally work together suddenly team up, and the visual cortex is particularly active. If your brain is going…

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Avi shares plans 43:49

15d ago43:49

43:49

Our head trainer at Third Street Barbell, Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), is making moves. She brings us up to date on what’s next and we try to fill her in on Firesticks, AppleTVs, and Rokus. Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up…

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Good athletes vs Elite Athletes? | One Good Question 12:07

13d ago12:07

12:07

This week’s question from our Discord: dingleberrykumquat asked, “What separates a good athlete from an elite athlete? Is it genetics, luck, discipline, and/or resources?” In other words, how does the nature vs nurture debate play out in athletes? Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media a…

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Is porn addiction real? 55:06

22d ago55:06

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We’ve seen people on social media, TV, etc. talk about their “porn addiction.” Most people nod their heads as if they believe and understand what the person is going through. Addiction is addiction, right? But…several years ago, scientists stopped believing in the condition. Studies didn’t support that it exists, and there’s no way to diagnose it. …

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IIFYM or just stick to eating clean? | One Good Question 14:30

21d ago14:30

14:30

This week’s question on our Discord: WarBoyWonder asked, “Thoughts on IIFYM or sticking to proper healthy foods during a cut?” It’s not always about Poptarts? Or is it? Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social med…

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Do celebrities inspire cult behavior (Huberman, Diddy, etc.)? 57:32

23d ago57:32

57:32

While this is technically the 400th episode of the show, we’re treating it more like the “faux-hundredth” because we’ve used “rewind” episodes 11 times since we started. Look for something (hopefully) for our 400th episode of original content. We talked through the recent New York Magazine article about Andrew Huberman, the legal issues hounding Se…

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Our favorite easy macro-friendly meals? | One Good Question 10:17

28d ago10:17

10:17

This week’s question came from a member of our Discord. Bronzielocks asked, “Give us your best macro-friendly recipe that anyone of any skill level can cook!” One of our gym members, Jerry (@megaa_pandaa), joined us, along with Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), who ran the board and joined us for this one. Do you have a question for one of …

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In what way are you your own worst enemy? 1:07:30

1M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

We all practice self-sabotage sometimes. We use different methods, but in the end we all do it. We share our own experiences and talk about the fallout from what we do to ourselves. We start off in a dangerous zone…talking about how much money we’d have to be paid to do a particular kind of “media.” One of our gym members, Jerry (@megaa_pandaa), jo…

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Will weight loss drugs steal your all gains? | One Good Question 14:19

1M ago14:19

14:19

The exploding popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has raised awareness and demand for these “medical miracles” among the severely overweight…and the not-so-severely overweight. Some questions have arisen about side effects – some merely annoying and some potentially dangerous. One complaint is the loss of lean muscle mass. While…

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"The President of Forgetting" 4:43

1M ago4:43

4:43

As we risk obliviously repeating catastrophic mistakes others have already made, Spencer Critchley has some thoughts about memory and freedom, from people who know the precious value of both. Excerpt: "Most of us in the U.S. have been spared the necessity of knowing history, and instead have been able to live as if the world was created at our birt…

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Is fitness (social media) back? Do we have FOMO from missing the Arnold? 48:16

1M ago48:16

48:16

Mike shares some signs that fitness social media and YouTube are regaining some of their old traction (2015-17 vibes, anyone?). Even attendance at the Arnold seems to be on the upswing again. Speaking of the Arnold, are we bummed that we didn’t go this year after making a return as spectators last year? Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran …

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What’s your biggest fear? | One Good Question 16:45

1M ago16:45

16:45

Deep question this week. What is your biggest fear? We learned something about each other with this one. Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStre…

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The IPF is coming to CBS? 55:39

1M ago55:39

55:39

We didn’t have this announcement on our radar: “The IPF and CBS Sports (broadcaster of the Super Bowl 2024) have signed a multi-year agreement to bring IPF powerlifting to the TV in the USA and the whole of North America.” (Full release here: https://www.powerlifting.sport/about-ipf/news/news-detail/ipf-secures-tv-broadcast-partnership-for-north-am…

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If you could cancel one thing? | One good question 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

Today question sets up a bit of an “addition by subtraction” situation. If you could eliminate one thing from the world, in order to improve a lot of other things, what would it be? We took some creative swings at this one. Our own Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and Matt Ogihara (@matt_ogi), joined us for this one. Do you have a question…

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How do you stick with a lifting hobby for the long haul? | Crew Show 1:11:26

2M ago1:11:26

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We’ve all seen lifters go hard at the beginning and then burn out fast. Is it possible to pace yourself and continue to enjoy it year after year? Is competing the answer? We start off with trying to get consensus on what kinds of dogs we remind each other of. Mike accuses Matt of being into Warhammer, and we wonder if ren fairs are still a thing. O…

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Are saunas best for recovery? | One Good Question 11:57

2M ago11:57

11:57

This week’s question comes from our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com). Bronzielocks asked, “Can you talk about using the sauna for recovery? Or what are your favorite recovery activities?” With all the fads in the fitness space, what --- in our opinions – actually works for us? Our own Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), …

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Best roadside attractions, America’s favorite candies, and is the F in FMK good or bad? 1:06:15

2M ago1:06:15

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We try to guess our way through the top 10 candies in the US and break down some of the best roadside attractions around the country (particularly between LA and Las Vegas). We debate whether the F in the FMK game is the good kind of F*** or the “F*** off!” kind of F. We also discussed the Leonardo DiCaprio movie that’s being shot in town and the e…

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What would you do if you suddenly had $5 Billion? | One Good Question 16:24

2M ago16:24

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This week’s question comes from a member of our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com). EvilFern asks, “If you woke up with 5 billion in the bank account tomorrow, how would your life change? What would you spend your time doing?” Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #one…

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Weird things you can inherit (Part two)? | Crew Show 1:26:44

2M ago1:26:44

1:26:44

Back to our discussion of an article from a non-fitness source detailing 16 weird things that people can inherit. As a strength community, we talk a lot about genetic potential. Some are gifted in some areas and weak in others. Some things are in our control, but others just aren’t. We talk about our own experience of strengths, weaknesses, nature …

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What's the Real News About Election '24? With Mike Madrid & Zach Friend 1:04:30

2M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

If you wanted to, you could consume nothing but presidential campaign coverage all day every day. But how much of it would leave you feeling better informed about casting what may be the most important vote of your life? Not better informed about the campaign as a sporting event, with all the expert play-by-play, color commentary, and stats. But be…

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Is it ok (or creepy) for guys to talk to women in the gym? | One Good Question 20:09

2M ago20:09

20:09

Commercial gyms have often been seen as pickup joints or meat markets. Let’s face it. Guys can be awkward and creepy. Is it ok to try it these days? If so, how do you it with a decent chance of success? Our gym manager, Kyle Castro (@kyle.castroo), our media guy, Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila), and our head trainer, Avi Lieu (@avi.lieu), …

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Weird things you can inherit (Part one)? | Crew Show 1:33:24

2M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

As a strength community, we talk a lot about genetic potential. Some are gifted in some areas and weak in others. Some things are in our control, but others just aren’t. We used a mainstream article on the subject as a jumping-off point for a discussion about our own experience of strengths, weaknesses, nature vs nature, and just plain weird abilit…

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Are USAPL 2025 qualifying totals too high? | One Good Question 14:42

3M ago14:42

14:42

In something of a sequel to our last episode, we discuss the USAPL’s new, much higher qualifying totals for the 2025 Raw Nationals. Obviously higher QTs mean fewer entries. That has the potential to reshape everything about the meet. Should national meets be open to a lot of lifters or just the top select few? Do you have a question for one of our …

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How come some powerlifting rules make no sense? 1:02:49

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What one thing would make you a good business owner? | One Good Question 11:34

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Ryan Thompson found his way, and you might find yours, too 1:08:42

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What do you want to see in your last moments? | One Good Question 11:32

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Avi shares plans 43:49

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Good athletes vs Elite Athletes? | One Good Question 12:07

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Is porn addiction real? 55:06

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IIFYM or just stick to eating clean? | One Good Question 14:30

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Do celebrities inspire cult behavior (Huberman, Diddy, etc.)? 57:32

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Our favorite easy macro-friendly meals? | One Good Question 10:17

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In what way are you your own worst enemy? 1:07:30

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Will weight loss drugs steal your all gains? | One Good Question 14:19

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"The President of Forgetting" 4:43

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Is fitness (social media) back? Do we have FOMO from missing the Arnold? 48:16

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What’s your biggest fear? | One Good Question 16:45

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The IPF is coming to CBS? 55:39

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If you could cancel one thing? | One good question 10:38

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How do you stick with a lifting hobby for the long haul? | Crew Show 1:11:26

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Are saunas best for recovery? | One Good Question 11:57

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Best roadside attractions, America’s favorite candies, and is the F in FMK good or bad? 1:06:15

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What would you do if you suddenly had $5 Billion? | One Good Question 16:24

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Weird things you can inherit (Part two)? | Crew Show 1:26:44

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What's the Real News About Election '24? With Mike Madrid & Zach Friend 1:04:30

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Is it ok (or creepy) for guys to talk to women in the gym? | One Good Question 20:09

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Weird things you can inherit (Part one)? | Crew Show 1:33:24

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Are USAPL 2025 qualifying totals too high? | One Good Question 14:42

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