Best Andy Fortuna Podcasts (2024)

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Pitt wears the ACC crown, Miami hires Cristobal & bowl season 43:14

2+ y ago43:14

43:14

Andy Bitter is joined by Miami writer Manny Navarro to talk about Pitt claiming its first ACC championship in football by beating Wake. Then they spend a lot of time talking about the Hurricanes, who brought Mario Cristobal back home and look like they've made the financial commitment to play big-time football again. They also touch on UVA's coachi…

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ACC Championship preview + VT hires PSU DC Brent Pry as new HC 53:17

2+ y ago53:17

53:17

Andy Bitter is joined by Roddy Jones of ESPN/The ACC Network to break down an ACC title game between Wake Forest and Pitt that might not feature the biggest names but sure could be a lot of fun. They touch on wild finishes in the NC State-North Carolina and Virginia Tech-Virginia games last weekend before Penn State writer Audrey Snyder joins the p…

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ACC Atlantic comes down to the final week of the season 48:16

2+ y ago48:16

48:16

Andy Bitter is joined by Clemson writer Grace Raynor as the Atlantic Division comes down to the final weekend, with Wake Forest, NC State and Clemson all still alive. We untangle that knot, talk about Pitt winning the Coastal and hit on all the Thanksgiving week rivalry games as the ACC season wraps up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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Virginia Tech and Justin Fuente part ways 47:31

2+ y ago47:31

47:31

Justin Fuente is out at Virginia Tech. Andy Bitter is joined by David Teel of the Richmond Times-Dispatch to talk all about the fallout in Blacksburg: what went wrong, what issues do the Hokies have, who makes sense for the job? Then they talk about critical games in the ACC this week, with Wake Forest traveling to Clemson and Virginia heading to P…

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Wake Forest finally falls & the ACC's playoff hopes are dead 50:30

2+ y ago50:30

50:30

Andy Bitter is joined by Matt Fortuna of The Athletic to pour some out for the ACC's chances in the College Football Playoff. They talk about UNC's wild, high-scoring win against Wake Forest and if the Deacons can rebound in an important Atlantic Division contest with NC State. They also talk about the All-ACC quarterback race, handicap the Coastal…

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Coastal chaos is back 49:10

2+ y ago49:10

49:10

Andy Bitter is joined by The Athletic's Brendan Marks to talk about the first College Football Playoff rankings and Wake Forest's place in it as the top-ranked ACC team at No. 9. They talk about Wake's weird non-conference game with UNC, Miami coming back from the dead, Pitt's letdown and all the Week 10 matchups. At the end, they hit on the start …

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Pitt slays the dragon, Miami gets a win & Wake's offensive masterpiece 38:42

3y ago38:42

38:42

Andy Bitter is joined by Eric Mac Lain of the ACC Network and ESPN to talk about the latest in the ACC, including Pitt slaying the Clemson dragon, what's behind the Tigers' offensive struggles, Miami backing up its talk with a win against NC State, Wake Forest's offensive masterpiece at Army, Virginia's ability to score with anyone, plus a look at …

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ACC hot seat + week 8 matchups 44:17

3y ago44:17

44:17

Andy Bitter is joined by Manny Navarro to talk about two teams -- Pitt and NC State -- who look like they're for real after last weekend's lopsided wins. They hit on the hot seat at their respective schools, talking about Justin Fuente's future at Virginia Tech and Manny Diaz's at Miami, before taking a swing through all of the Week 8 ACC games. Le…

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All ACC week 7 slate 38:07

3y ago38:07

38:07

Andy Bitter is joined by ESPN.com's David Hale this week, with Hale getting to cash in all that Kenny Pickett stock he's been sitting on for years. We talk about if we're believers in Pitt, if Virginia Tech can figure out its offense, how hot is Manny Diaz's seat at Miami and what's amiss at UNC. We talk about this week's entire ACC slate before fi…

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How to bet on the ACC week 6 slate 54:14

3y ago54:14

54:14

Andy Bitter is reunited with old friend Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke Times to talk about not only the state of the ACC but also sports gambling and how novice wagerers can be profitable and have a little fun throwing down money on games. We do a mini-draft on who we're picking to win a wide-open ACC and play "Juice or No Juice!" with this week's …

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ACC title officially up for grabs 46:39

3y ago46:39

46:39

Andy Bitter is joined by ACC Network analyst Roddy Jones to talk about the topsy-turvy ACC., where the Atlantic Division at last looks up for grabs. We hit on NC State's upset win against Clemson, plus Wake Forest and Boston College's 4-0 starts. On the Coastal side, Georgia Tech finally got the defining win Geoff Collins has been waiting for, crus…

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Staggering Clemson statistics. Is anyone in the ACC good? 48:20

3y ago48:20

48:20

Andy Bitter is joined by Clemson beat writer Grace Raynor to discuss the Tigers shocking offensive statistics. Will the offense improve? Clemson travels to NC State this weekend. Andy asks the question: "Is anyone in the ACC good?" A trip around the league reveals that the conference finds itself in a precarious situation only three weeks into the …

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Around the ACC with David Teel 42:48

3y ago42:48

42:48

Andy Bitter and David Teel discuss all things ACC. The league has been hit by some injuries that will impact the remainder of the season. The guys recap some week 2 matchups including Florida State's embarrassing loss vs. Jacksonville St, Pitt's wins on the road at Tennessee and NC State's loss at Mississippi State. Wake Forest could be on the cusp…

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A bounceback week for the ACC? 46:46

3y ago46:46

46:46

The Athletic's Andy Bitter is joined by Matt Fortuna to discuss whether the ACC can bounce back after a rough week 1. Clemson, Florida State & Miami lost against three of the country's best teams. Can the middle class of the ACC pick up the slack in week 2? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Clemson, Miami, FSU & Louisville carry ACC flag into week 1 matchups 44:48

3y ago44:48

44:48

Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks discuss the ACC week 1 slate which includes four of the biggest non-conference games in college football: Clemson vs. Georgia, Miami vs. Alabama & Florida State vs. Notre Dame. Plus, a Friday night conference matchup between North Carolina and Virginia Tech should tell us a lot about the state of both programs. Learn m…

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Coastal Chaos 51:42

3y ago51:42

51:42

Andy Bitter and Manny Navarro preview the always chaotic ACC Coastal division. Are the guys buying the Tar Heels? D'Eriq King's health is the key to a successful Miami season. Can Justin Fuente keep his job? The guys go program-by-program to analyze who will end up in Charlotte in December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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ACC, Big Ten & Pac-12 alliance? Atlantic division preview 46:49

3y ago46:49

46:49

Andy Bitter is joined by Clemson beat writer Grace Raynor to talk about the Tigers on their quest for a seventh straight ACC championship. They also preview the Atlantic Division, on if NC State can build off last year, can Boston College make a leap, is Wake Forest a sleeper, can Louisville bounce back, when will Florida State show progress and is…

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The legacy of Bobby Bowden + ACC football preview 39:59

3y ago39:59

39:59

Andy Bitter is joined by ESPN.com's Andrea Adelson to talk about the life of legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, who not only built a dynasty with the Seminoles but was one of college football's biggest and most personable characters. They also touch on the ACC season ahead. Is Clemson as good as past years? Can anyone unseat the Tigers? Ar…

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How does realignment impact the ACC? 43:00

3y ago43:00

43:00

Andy Bitter is joined by Matt Fortuna to talk about the ACC’s standing as realignment comes back on everyone’s radar now that Texas and Oklahoma are SEC-bound. What kind of footing is the ACC on thanks to its grant of rights? Can it ever convince Notre Dame to join? Are any other schools worth looking at? Andy and Matt look at all the angles for a …

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ACC Basketball season recap 51:22

3+ y ago51:22

51:22

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks put a stamp on the 2020-21 ACC Basketball season. Duke and UNC's struggles. Syracuse's tournament run. Was FSU a disappointment? Plus, the guys take a look at the transfer portal chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Syracuse & FSU advance to Sweet 16 55:43

3+ y ago55:43

55:43

Andy Bitter & Brendan Marks share their thoughts on the 1st weekend of the NCAA Tournament. #11 seed Syracuse impressed and is now in the Sweet 16. Buddy Boeheim is a bucket! He's average 27 points over the first 2 games. Florida State is also in the Sweet 16 despite not making a 3 pointer Monday night vs. Colorado. The 'Noles will face Michigan in…

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The ACC in the context of the NCAA Tournament 1:03:40

3+ y ago1:03:40

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The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks recap Georgia Tech's winning run in the ACC Tournament, and how the conference programs stack up in the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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ACC Tournament Preview 52:07

3+ y ago52:07

52:07

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks dive into the All-ACC team selections. Were there any snubs? Plus, an in-depth analysis of the ACC Tournament. Who are the favorites? Will there be a surprise team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Marching On 55:18

3+ y ago55:18

55:18

As we enter the month of March, Andy and Brendan are joined by The Athletic's Brian Hamilton to figure out which ACC programs will make the NCAA tournament. Are UNC and Duke in or out? Clemson as a #4 seed? Is UVA's defense a concern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Around the ACC with Dana O'Neil 46:53

3+ y ago46:53

46:53

Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks are joined by The Athletic's Dana O'Neil to recap a wild week in the ACC, and preview key storylines. Takeaways from Duke's win against UVA. UNC is gaining momentum. Is FSU the best team in the conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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How many ACC teams will make the NCAA Tournament? 53:39

3+ y ago53:39

53:39

Andy and Brendan are joined by The Athletic's Eamonn Brennan to discuss the ACC and their postseason potential. How many programs will make the NCAA Tournament? Sweet 16? Is UNC a bubble team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Why each ACC fan base should care 49:59

3+ y ago49:59

49:59

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks recap the unusual Duke-UNC game from the weekend, plus run through the ACC programs and why their fan bases should care about the 2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Is Duke back? 47:31

3+ y ago47:31

47:31

Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks recap Virginia Tech's big win against UVA. Can the Hokies build off of the win? Duke seems to have fixed their issues -- are they 'back'? Plus, a look into wha the ACC Tournament will look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Weekend Recap with Matthew Gutierrez 55:55

3+ y ago55:55

55:55

Andy and Brendan are joined by The Athletic's Matthew Gutierrez as they go around the ACC and recap the week that was. Will Duke make the NCAA Tournament? Who are the top 5 teams in the conference? How does Syracuse match up against UVA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Virginia leaves no doubt against Clemson 44:32

3+ y ago44:32

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The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks recap the weekend that was in the ACC, including Virginia's blowout win against Clemson, the Seminoles taking down the Tar Heels, and Pitt dominating Syracuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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ACC Basketball quarter pole assessments 52:37

3+ y ago52:37

52:37

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks shift their focus from football to basketball, and assess the ACC standings. Can Louisville continue their surprising season and stay atop the conference? How to evaluate Duke? Is UNC at risk of missing the NCAA Tournament? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The ACC football season is over & hoops takes center stage 53:25

3+ y ago53:25

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The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Brendan Marks put a bow on the 2020 ACC football season. Clemson falls in the CFB Playoff semi-final & the conference finishes an abysmal 0-6 in bowl games. Miami QB D'Eriq King suffers an ACL tear. Will he back back for the 'Canes next season? Now, it's time to transition to basketball season. Brendan catches you up on…

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Clemson/Ohio State preview & ACC season recap with David Teel 53:42

3+ y ago53:42

53:42

The Athletic's Andy Bitter welcomes the Richmond Times-Dispatch's David Teel to the show! There is no love lost between Clemson & Ohio State. This game has potential to be one of the best of the season. With all the talk about Trevor Lawrence & Justin Fields, Buckeyes RB Trey Sermon might be the key to the game. Who deserved ACC Coach of the Year? …

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E69: Training and Competing like a Triathlete with Vanessa Soulavy 36:57

3+ y ago36:57

36:57

In this episode, I invite triathlete and Ironman Certified coach, Vanessa Soulavy, onto the show. We talk about what it takes to be an endurance athlete , the keys to success, and tips and tricks to improve the trifecta of running, swimming, and cycling. Heres how to reach Vanessa Soulavy: Instagram: @vsoulavy / @101training Books mentioned during …

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Clemson wins another title. ACC Bowl preview! 56:55

3+ y ago56:55

56:55

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Grace Raynor discuss Clemson's ACC title. Will Trevor Lawrence win the Heisman trophy? A Sugar Bowl preview. Dabo Swinney ranks Ohio State #11 in the Coaches Poll. Should the playoff be expanded? Brent Venables reportedly turns down the Auburn job? Plus, an ACC bowl game preview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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ACC Championship weekend 48:19

3+ y ago48:19

48:19

The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Nicole Auerbach preview Notre Dame vs. Clemson part II. The Tigers are a 10.5 point favorite even though they lost to The Fighting Irish last month in South Bend. Does Trevor Lawrence make that big of a difference or is it more about the returning players on Clemson's defense? The ACC title has huge college football pla…

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Grace Raynor talks Clemson. Could Tony Elliott replace Justin Fuente? 42:43

3+ y ago42:43

42:43

The Athletic's Andy Bitter tells the SEC to get off its high horse after Greg Sankey took a shot at the ACC for canceling Notre Dame & Clemson's games this weekend. Grace Raynor joins Andy to recap last week's Clemson game vs. Virginia Tech & preview the title game next weekend vs. Notre Dame. Where does Trevor Lawrence sit in the Heisman race? Cou…

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E68: From 250 lbs to 200 lbs: The Mental and Physical Transformation with Alex Crato 1:13:18

3+ y ago1:13:18

1:13:18

In this episode, I invite strength coach, Alex Crato, onto the show. We talk about how he lost 50 pounds in one year, the key to eating and training well, and how to create a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Heres how to reach Alex Crato: Instagram: @_southland_ Books mentioned during the episode: Science and Practice of Strength Training by Vladimir…

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Clark Lea to Vandy & Fuente out at VT? ACC weekend preview 40:26

3+ y ago40:26

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Notre Dame's defense has been great this year under the tutelage of ND defensive coordinator Clark Lea. WIll he be the next head coach at Vanderbilt? The Fighting Irish are 9-0 and headed to the ACC title game to face Clemson. How does that game impact the CFB Playoff picture? Is Justin Fuente on the hotseat at Virginia Tech? Boston College & Virgi…

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UNC vs. Notre Dame, CFP rankings released & ACC hoops preview 1:00:49

3+ y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

The 1st CFP rankings of the season have been unveiled. The Athletic's Brendan Marks joins Andy Bitter to discuss whether UNC is a live home dog vs. Notre Dame on Friday in Chapel Hill. Can QB Sam Howell & OC Phil Longo come up with a gameplan to outscore the Fighting Irish? They need to because the Tarheel defense has struggled. Brendan covers UNC …

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Will the ACC have 2 CFB playoff teams? Andrea Adelson joins the show! 51:13

3+ y ago51:13

51:13

The Athletic's Andy Bitter welcomes ESPN's Andrea Adelson to the show! The ACC schedule is changing by the minute & we share the latest news. Get ready for a messy finish to the 2020 season. Will Clemson & Notre Dame both make the CFB playoff? North Carolina still has Notre Dame & Miami on the schedule. Is Virginia Tech HC Justin Fuente on the hots…

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Weekend preview with Matt Fortuna 59:25

3+ y ago59:25

59:25

The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Matt Fortuna talk all things ACC. Clemson @ Notre Dame was an instant classic. Liberty beats Virginia Tech with a last second field goal. Does Miami have a path to the ACC title game? Plus, the guys preview the weekend slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Clemson @ Notre Dame headlines ACC weekend slate 51:02

3+ y ago51:02

51:02

The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Grace Raynor go inside the biggest matchup of the weekend. Can Clemson go into South Bend with true freshman QB DJ Uiagalelei and beat the #4 Fighting Irish? Plus, Andy takes a look at other conference games this weekend which kick off Friday night with Miami @ NC State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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ACC football mailbag 54:48

4y ago54:48

54:48

The Athletic's Andy Bitter dives into the first edition of The Athletic ACC mailbag. Besides Clemson, which team has the best chance to run the table? Is Notre Dame for-real this year? Are any coaches finishing this season season fighting for their job? What’s the ceiling for Wake Forest under Dave Clawson? Who has the best RBs in the ACC? + more! …

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E67: Experience Vs Theory: Optimizing life, training, and educational endeavors with Julian Arana 1:37:46

4y ago1:37:46

1:37:46

In this episode, we bring back strength coach, Julian Arana onto the show. We talk about the importance of applying what you learn while learning from failure, the power of learning from others, and investing in yourself long term. Heres how to reach Julian Arana: Instagram: @bfitbyj Website: www.julianarana.com Books mentioned during the episode: …

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Is any ACC team not named Clemson for real? 55:34

4y ago55:34

55:34

Andy Bitter is joined by The Athletic's Matt Fortuna to dish on the latest news in the ACC. North Carolina loses to Florida State the week it gets ranked in the top 5. Miami bounces back vs. Pitt. Notre Dame only scores 12 points and barely survives Louisville. Are the Irish a fraudulent top 10 team? NC State is ranked in the top 25! Clemson is a 4…

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ACC tiers with David Hale 51:39

4y ago51:39

51:39

The Athletic's Andy Bitter & ESPN's David Hale go program-by-program in the ACC to see where they fall in the conference pecking order. Who is the MVP on Clemson, Trevor Lawrence or Travis Etienne? Is Ian Book good enough to lead Notre Dame to an ACC title? Virginia Tech's offense is clicking on all cylinders. Where is the defense? Boston College i…

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E66: Coaching and Training with a Purpose with Stephanie Earl 49:57

4y ago49:57

49:57

In this episode, we invite strength and nutritional coach, Stephanie Earl onto the show. We talk about the most important part of your training, great coach vs average coach, and training for longevity. Heres how to reach Stephanie Earl: Instagram: @stephearlstrong Website: www.stephearlstrong.com Books mentioned during the episode: Scientific Prin…

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ACC Main Event: Miami @ Clemson + UNC/VT 48:06

4y ago48:06

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The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Grace Raynor discuss the biggest game in college football this weekend; Miami @ Clemson. Can the 'Canes pull the upset in Death Valley or will the Tigers continue their ACC dominance? Elsewhere in the ACC, Virginia Tech @ North Carolina is quite the interesting undercard. Notre Dame is back from its COVID break and will…

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E65: Flexible Intermittent Fasting and The Foundational 5 of healthy living with Marisa Moon 51:37

4y ago51:37

51:37

In this episode, we invite primal health coach, Marisa Moon onto the show. We talk about how to start flexible intermittent fasting and incorporating the foundational 5 (Gut Brain, Mobility, Stress, Sleep, Diet) for health optimization. Heres how to reach Marisa Moon : Instagram: @marisa_moon Website: www.marisamoon.com Books mentioned during the e…

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