Best Realistic Rob Podcasts (2024)

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S5E03 - What is Sustainability II 55:05

8h ago55:05

55:05

As we reboot, we wanted to go back to some of the most popular season 1 topics and see how things have changed if they have. Join Mike and Jamison as they discuss some basic terms and understandings that come with sustainability. Please consider sharing with friends or on social media. GYL Website Join us on: Instagram Facebook Threads X And a spec…

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S5E02- Edible Landscape Update 59:28

14d ago59:28

59:28

This week we start with one of Mike's favorite topics, Durand's Edible Landscape Project. Join Mike and Nick as they update everyone on how the project is progressing and Mike covers some of the lessons learned. We will also see if all those scary negatives people said would happen, happened. This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind Mental Performan…

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S5E01 - We're Back! 53:48

1M ago53:48

53:48

We're back! Realistic Sustainability is back. New intro song, new format, and new topics. Being gone 7 months was far too long. Join Mike, Jamison, Nick, and Rob as they catch up on what they have been doing over those last 7 months. Thanks for joining us on the reboot. Listen to more Visit: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast Rob Boggan and t…

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PSA from Mike 5:42

2M ago5:42

5:42

Guess who's back? Join Mike as he lets you know what we will see from Realistic Sustainability for the rest of the year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

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S4E43 - Potpourri 54:59

8M ago54:59

54:59

With Nick still building a new restaurant, Jamison steps in to help out in the show. With the odd name it makes people wonder what this show is about but join Mike and Jamison as they talk about topics from plastic bag bans to recent videos of individuals struggling with the common 9-5 work life. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing i…

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30. The Important Things 20:14

9M ago20:14

20:14

In this episode, Rob reviews some of the more important take home messages that have come up throughout past episode that he feels need to be reiterated. There is a ton of health/fitness information online. Some of it is useful, some of it is a waste of time. Rob gives you his most practical advice that you can use immediately. Host- Rob Veltre @ro…

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S4E42 - Scam Avoidance 49:47

9M ago49:47

49:47

When you are trying to live a quiet sustainable life, there isn't much worse than a con artist or scammer trying to take it all. Although there are only a small number of scammers in the world the internet amplifies them. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about scam avoidance. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or s…

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29. Jack of All Trades 15:24

9M ago15:24

15:24

In this episode, Rob talks about why you should be the best "fitness generalist" you can be. If your goals have to do with health/wellness, feeling better, etc., then you should be focused on training multiple qualities at the same time. It does not help overall progress to focus solely on one aspect of fitness while ignoring others. Host- Rob Velt…

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28. "Just Wait Until You Have Kids" 18:31

9M ago18:31

18:31

In this episode, Rob talks about the differences between training before and after becoming a parent. Many times, people will stop working out after having kids because of time constraints. This makes training after children difficult, but not impossible. Rob will explain how to keep yourself active and strong even as a parent.…

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S4E41 - Fast Furniture 47:55

9M ago47:55

47:55

Join Mike as he speaks to a special guest fill-in for Nick, Jamison Nazarian. Mike and his amazing wife dig into the fast furniture industry and what makes it tick. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platf…

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27. Injury Prevention is a Myth 15:32

10M ago15:32

15:32

The idea of injury prevention just won't seem to go away. Injury cannot be completely prevented. They happen no matter how well people prepare for them. Does that mean we just give up on reducing the risk of injury altogether? Of course not. The word "prevent" might just be the wrong word for it. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre…

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S4E40 - Fast Fashion 1:02:39

10M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Nick and Mike spend some time talking about fashion... Well, not fashion but fast fashion. How much waste is created by people's sense of fashion and what happens to most of those clothes? Join Mike and Nick as they dig into fast fashion. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to…

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26. When is the Best Time of Day to Train? 14:05

10M ago14:05

14:05

In this episode, Rob talks about whether or not the time of day you train matters. Most adults need to make time to train during the week and planning that out in advance will lead to less stress and less worry about where you're going to make time. However, the time of day might not make that much of a difference. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre…

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25. I'm Looking for 5 Motivated Individuals 18:34

10M ago18:34

18:34

Online Fitness Coaches: some are great and some are terrible. The rise of this type of individual on social media has become more prevalent in the last few years and it can be hard to tell which ones are actually helpful and which ones are just trying to get as much. money from you as possible. In this episode, Rob talks about red flags and green f…

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S4E39 - Nature Infused Downtowns 48:43

10M ago48:43

48:43

Nick and Mike are starting to get into a groove releasing the second show since their summer break. Join them while they discuss the idea of infusing nature into our downtown spaces. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favo…

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24. The Gym is Not Your Therapy 13:36

10M ago13:36

13:36

In this episode, Rob talks about why we should not look at the gym as therapy. Even though there are mental health benefits related to exercise, it is not the same as therapy and it does not address the avtual issues that a therapist would be able to help with. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltreBy Rob Veltre

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23. Lift With Your Back 16:39

11M ago16:39

16:39

In this episode, Rob talks about the phrase "neutral spine", how it's used by trainers and coaches, and what exactly that means. Many people are concerned about their backs when lifting weights and sometimes get nervous or uncomfortable when they do exercises like deadlifts or squats. Rob explains when it's okay for the spine to move and how it sho…

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S4E38 - Summer Breaks Over 42:32

11M ago42:32

42:32

Well, we're really back this time. Our summer break has ended and Mike and Nick are back at it in full swing! This week Mike and Nick chat about what they have been doing since they went MIA. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on …

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22. The CrossFit Episode 16:12

11M ago16:12

16:12

In this episode, Rob talks about his experiences with CrossFit over a 4 year span where he went from a beginner to a coach. Rob explains what got him into CrossFit, what he likes/dislikes about it, and how he believes it can be improved. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltreBy Rob Veltre

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21. How's the Hotel Gym? 12:58

11M ago12:58

12:58

In this episode, Rob talks about working out on vacation. Some people love it, some people hate it, some people need to do it, and some people need to tell you about it. There is nothing wrong with wanting to exercise on vacation, and Rob talks about the best way to do it without letting it get in the way of quality vacation time with your family. …

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20. Why You NEED to Consider a Personal Trainer/Coach 16:14

12M ago16:14

16:14

Do you need a personal trainer… maybe (honestly, almost everyone would benefit from getting one). On this episode, Rob discusses things, you should consider when it comes whether or not you should have a personal trainer and what qualities you should look for in one. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltreBy Rob Veltre

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19. For the People With Skinny Calves 14:05

12M ago14:05

14:05

Do you have skinny calves? Did you ignore training them for a long time? Do you want to have calves that don't look like twigs that fell off of the tree in your backyard during the fall? Good, you're just like Rob and this episode is for you. Rob talks about training the lower leg for both hypertrophy and for better performance. Host- Rob Veltre @r…

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18. Is Stretching a Waste of Time? 14:50

12M ago14:50

14:50

In this episode, Rob talks about stretching, foam rolling, and mobility drills. This is a commonly debated topic amongst trainers and coaches and Rob dives into why people do them and how they could be beneficial. Find out if it's a waste of time or not. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltreBy Rob Veltre

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17. Is Functional Fitness Functional? 15:52

1y ago15:52

15:52

What is functional fitness? Is it even functional? On today’s episode Rob talks about the buzz term from every angle. Host Rob_VeltreBy Rob Veltre

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16. Don't Become a Gym Addict 14:51

1y ago14:51

14:51

We all know that going to the gym to work on yourself is a positive thing. We know that you can improve many aspects of your life when you establish a healthy exercise routine. At what point are you spending too much time in the gym? In this episode, Rob talks about how it is possible to be in the gym too much and how you can avoid doing this and k…

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15. You Don't Have to Earn the Right to Exercise 16:26

1y ago16:26

16:26

In this episode, Rob reflects on an Instagram post from a very popular fitness page that talked about "earning the right" to do certain exercises. The post comes from a good place, and this person meant no harm by it, but the idea that people need to earn the right in an arbitrary fashion to do simple exercises is a little ridiculous. Rob expands o…

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14. Lifting Accessories Aren't Cheating 16:02

1y ago16:02

16:02

In this episode, Rob talks about lifting accessories and how people who say that using them is cheating are just afraid to get really strong. Shoes, belts, straps, and sleeves are all accessories that you can use when lifting. Some people overdo it and use them when they're not needed, but for the most part they're useful. Use them when you want to…

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13. The Smith Machine: Overrated or Not? 13:16

1y ago13:16

13:16

In this episode, Rob talks about the Smith Machine. This is a piece of equipment that some use and others think is a giant waste of space. Rob talks about the different uses of the smith machine, the pros and cons of it, and some of the better exercise choices for you to help you get closer to your goals. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre…

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S4E37 - Insect Based Protein 48:08

1y ago48:08

48:08

Nick and Mike are back! They spend the first 15 minutes chatting, and catching up since it's been so long. After, a great conversation about insect-based proteins. Mike was contacted by a company in the UK that focuses on replacing our unsustainable beef industry with high-protein insects in delicious meat alternatives. Join Nick and Mike as they t…

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12. Landmine: Overrated or Not? 12:55

1y ago12:55

12:55

The landmine is a strength training tool that people mainly use for different variations of overhead pressing and to add some external stability to certain exercises that will allow people to load them in a safer and more efficient way. Like most other pieces of equipment you'll find in a gym, there are plenty of pros and cons to using the landmine…

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11. Reducing the Risk of Gym Injuries 15:18

1y ago15:18

15:18

Injuries happen. They are impossible to "prevent." However, we can reduce the chance of hurting ourselves when training if we are smart about the way we train. In this episode, Rob explains how to train hard while keeping the injury risk relatively low. Technique, volume, intensity, recovery, mood, and many other factors play a role in injuries, so…

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S4E36 (Short) - We're Coming Back 16:18

1y ago16:18

16:18

It's been over 2 weeks since Realistic Sustainability recorded a new show. Join Mike as he tells everyone why and the challenges he has with a work/life balance. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. T…

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10. Hop, Skip, and a Jump 15:32

1y ago15:32

15:32

In this episode, Rob talks about the importance of maintaining the ability to hop, skip, jump, and do other movements that we have been doing since we were kids. Rob breaks down the different definitions of each movement and why we should strive to be able to still do them. He also goes over some simple progressions for each one so that you can sta…

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9. Frontal Plane: Overrated or Not? 15:59

1y ago15:59

15:59

In this episode, Rob talks about different planes of motion and what exercises belong to each plane of motion. Most exercises done in the gym are done in the sagittal plane, but the frontal plane is also important and should not be ignored in your training. Rob talks about what frontal plane exercises are useful and are worth adding into your progr…

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8. Do You Even (Dead)Lift? 15:43

1y ago15:43

15:43

In this episode, Rob talks deadlifts and why you should do some variation of it in your training. Rob also goes over some common misconceptions about deadlifting and how it can be very safe to do. Then, he'll get into the differences between a trap bar deadlift and a barbell deadlift, which is a frequently debated topic amongst trainers and coaches…

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S4E35 - Re-envisioning Supermarkets 1:37:19

1y ago1:37:19

1:37:19

Oh, what a great day! Mike got an opportunity to talk with both Rob Boggan from The Curated Culture and Kaylin Chenoweth from Starting Sustainability about the future of supermarkets. If you listen to one show, make it this one! If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the sho…

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7. You Don't Have to Back Squat 15:51

1y ago15:51

15:51

....but it'd be a lot cooler if you did. Just kidding. In this episode, Rob talks about how back squatting is a great exercise but it's not exactly mandatory for an effective training program. Rob goes over different squat variations that might work well for you depending on your goals, preferences, and equipment access. Squatting is an important m…

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S4E33 - Child Labor 53:38

1y ago53:38

53:38

Join Mike and Rob Boggan from the Curated Culture as they talk about the states trying to break child labor laws in the US and why they are trying to do it. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank …

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S4E32 - (Short) The Energy in a Steak 12:38

1y ago12:38

12:38

How much energy is in our food? There will come a time when it will be labeled like calories are on the packaging but as of today, we have to either guess or look it up. Join Mike as he discusses how much energy it takes to make a steak. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to hel…

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6. Everything Works, Until it Doesn't 14:49

1y ago14:49

14:49

In this episode, Rob dives into how most training methods can be very effective and usually are for people who are new to any style of training in general. He explains why newer lifters experience boost in muscle and strength gains and what to do when you stop seeing such rapid progress. If you are interested in how to make long term progress besid…

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S4E31 - Deforestation 42:17

1y ago42:17

42:17

One of the biggest problems we have with climate is how we take resources like trees faster than we can grow them. It seems like we humans are in a race to see how quickly we can mortgage the future for our grandchildren. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about Deforestation. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sendi…

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S4E30 - (Book Review) Walkable Cities by Jeff Speck 7:32

1y ago7:32

7:32

This week's book review isn't one you would generally call a sustainability book but I do believe it fits the criteria. Join Mike as he connects the urban planning manual and discusses how it can deeply assist our future cities to become more sustainable. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. …

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5. Fitness and Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 16:04

1y ago16:04

16:04

In this episode, Rob talks about fitness in the social media world. While social media is not the best place to obtain fitness information, Rob goes over what he feels are some of the positives of the social media fitness world. Then, he dives into why it's not great for fitness and some of the harmful aspects of it that might lead people to more i…

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S4E29 - Molten Salt Energy Storage 49:25

1+ y ago49:25

49:25

These days the biggest issue with clean energy isn't the collection process anymore. In some states like Texas, clean energy has been so abundant that people's electric meters even run backward at times. The issue is storage. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about one of the most elaborate ways to store solar energy. If you enjoy this episode, pleas…

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S4E28 - (short) Earth Day 10:42

1+ y ago10:42

10:42

Join Mike as he talks about Earth Day and how he celebrates. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast by joining our Patreon: Here Visit our…

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4. Rob the Builder (of Home Gyms) 14:59

1+ y ago14:59

14:59

In this episode, Rob talks about the essentials of building a home gym. He goes over the basic equipment that you should get if you are looking to build a home gym for yourself. After that, Rob dives deeper into other types of equipment that would be good to add depending on your goals, strength levels, and home gym space. Most importantly, he goes…

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S4E27 - Tricky Words 57:35

1+ y ago57:35

57:35

How do companies convince us to buy their products when we are seriously looking for more sustainable items? How do they get us to buy their goods when they are some of the worse on the market? They use those tricky words. Join Mike as he explains the marketing greenwashing tactics companies use to get our money. If you enjoy this episode, please c…

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S4E26 - (Product Reviews) - Wool Dryer Balls 9:44

1+ y ago9:44

9:44

This week's product review was wool dryer balls. Mike bought these nearly 2 years ago and is still using them to the day without concern. Join Mike as he tells everyone about his experience using wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to hel…

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3. How to NOT End Up in a Joey Swoll Video 15:31

1+ y ago15:31

15:31

Joey Swoll is a fitness influencer with millions of followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. He is known for calling out other fitness people on social media for posting videos trying to shame other people in the gym. He is trying to build a positive gym environment everywhere. In this episode, Rob talks about how not to end up in one of his vi…

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S4E25 - Thoughtfully Sustainable w Jessica Purcell 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

38:35

Today was a great day! Mike was given a chance to meet Jessica Purcell from Thoughtfully Sustainable. This interview led to a great conversation about how Science and sustainability go hand in hand and the essential role kids' STEM (Science, technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) will play in the future of humanity. Want to learn more about Jess…

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