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Greeting, folks! Welcome to the official "Bookworm History" podcast, where we talk about the great stories behind great books, interesting and out of the way places to connect with history, and random bits of trivia and fun facts! Basically it's a celebration of all things nerdy and fascinating. So take a listen! I hope you find something that interests you! If you do, by all means let me know! If you'd like to know more about a topic or have something you find interesting that you'd like to ...
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Pressing The Limits Podcast with Jon Bruney. Growing the whole person through their mind, body, and spirit. ABOUT JON BRUNEY The exploits of Guinness World Record-holding strongman Jon Bruney have been immortalized in Ripley's Believe it or Not, The Guinness Book of World Records, shown nationwide on NBC's America's got Talent, The Today Show, ABC's To Tell the Truth, and TruTv’s Guinness World Records Unleashed. Thousands of people have personally experienced Jon's jaw-dropping Pressing the ...
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Jedd "Napalm" Johnson has some of the strongest hands on the planet. His grip feats include numerous world records. His start in grip and strength came with the formation of The Diesel Crew and has continues with The Grip Authority today. "Napalm" is not just an extraordinary athlete, but also a world-class coach. For more information on Jedd Johns…
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Our guest is Mike Savitch, former Olympic bobsledder and current owner of The Conditioning Room, a gym in northern Virginia. Growing up in the Virgin Islands, Mike's childhood was marked by his passion for surfing and baseball. Innately gifted as an athlete, Mike seemed destined for a professional sports career. However, during his time studying at…
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Traci Orel and Charley Thurber join us on the Pressing The Limits Podcast. Charley Thurber is the founder of Thurber Medical, a medical technology company that supplies professional and collegiate athletic training departments with cutting-edge health and rehabilitative equipment. Charley is a former professional baseball player, spending the major…
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This episode is about all things bench! Andrew Harvot and Dan Palacios join us for an awesome discussion about benching, including what many do wrong, how to maximize range of motion, keeping things safe & reducing injuries, and improving every aspect of your bench. They also talk about The Launch Pad, a revolutionary product from Advanced Muscle M…
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Beaver Fleming is a 29-year-old professional skateboarder, world traveler, speaker, influencer, and self-declared life liver. Starting his journey in Knoxville, TN with a passion for skateboarding, Beaver moved to California at the age of 17 with the intent to achieve professional status by attending Woodward West for his senior year of high school…
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Self-described as a "nerd wrapped in tattoo-covered muscle", Jamie Lewis is a record-setting strength athlete, author, historian, and leader of Plague of Strength. Through his passion for lifting heavy things and his drive to earn multiple college degrees, Jamie became a founding member of the supplement company, Chaos and Pain, and one of the most…
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J.D. Anderson, "The Ice Man", is a six-time world record holder and an expert of feats of strength. He's traveled with world motivating and encouraging people of all ages. His TV appearances include: "The Daily Show", "Guinness World Records Gone Wild", "The Tonight Show", "America's Got Talent", "Let's Ask America", "The Go Big Show", and many mor…
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Dr. AnnMaria De Mars was a 15-year-old runaway from a foster home who earned her Bachelor's degree by age 19 and her MBA by age 21. Her incredible story takes her from winning a World Judo Championship to earning her Ph.D. to serving as a university professor to running a software company. Dr. De Mars has been on the Forbes 40 Women to Watch over 4…
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Ana Browne is the owner of Anabells Fitness, a premier Washington, D.C.-based training service that specializes in kettlebells. She offers customized training plans for people from all types of backgrounds. Ana holds numerous certifications and is regularly sought out by the media as a subject-matter expert on a variety of fitness-related topics, r…
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Miloš Šarčev was Mr. Yugoslavia twice and has won the Mr. Universe title. He once held the record for competing in the most pro bodybuilding contests. After his competative career, Miloš became known for coaching/advising numerous professional athletes and Olympic medalists. He took part in the famous BALCO Labs "Project World Record" as a nutritio…
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In our second podcast interview with Kevin Kearns, he goes deep into the topic of depression, suicide, and finding & fighting your way back. His brand new book, There's Light in the Tunnel, is now available at burnwithkearns.com. Kevin Kearns has been professionally involved in the fitness industry. As a certified strength and conditioning coach, h…
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Eric Fleishman (a.k.a. "Eric The Trainer") has a drive to be the best personal trainer on the planet. His methods have been utilized by countless Hollywood celebrities, touring rock stars, and UFC fighters alike, both in front and behind the camera. Eric has appeared in major magazines and television programs, including "Celebrity Sweat" on Amazon …
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Chris Chamberlin is the Director of Programming at WeckMethod Lab in San Diego, California, which has been featured on Men's Health and NBC Sports and well as numerous podcasts and other media outlets. With over 12 years of coaching experience and a lifetime's worth of personal practice, Chris is an industry leader in educating the fundamental prin…
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The Honorable Rob Wilkins is a two-term Presidential appointee to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, and a fitness expert. An advocate for military veterans, Wilkins is a lifetime member of the Air Force Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and AMVETS. He also …
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Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial arts, self-defense, defensive tactics, and Combatives industry for almost four decades and is one of the only Combatives experts who has successfully affected training across all the combat-related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector. His research on physiolog…
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Alberto Crane is an accomplished American martial artist. He is a trailblazer and teacher in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Alberto became one of the first Americans to receive a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu in the sport’s home country of Brazil. He later entered the MMA world, where he earned a stunning 15-5 record, including stints in the UFC and becoming the K…
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R.J. Molinere is a Native American alligator hunter as well as a four-time World Champion arm wrestler, 11-time National arm wrestling champion, two-time Arnold Classic Arm Wrestling Champion, and two-time GNC Arm Wrestling Champion. He hunts with his son, Jay Paul, on his tribe's sacred land in Houma, Louisiana. R.J. has starred in History Channel…
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Dr. Jim Stray-Gunderson is a world-renowned expert in Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology and Training for Sports Performance, and is a world-renowned expert in BFR Training. He is the Co-Founder, Co-Developer, and Chief Marketing Officer for B Strong BFR Training Systems. Dr. Stray-Gunderson is one of the world's leading physiologists, who has id…
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Shawn Szydlowski is entering his 10th year as a professional hockey player. He was the leading scorer in the ECHL in the 2017-18 season and was the captain of his All-Star Team. As a fan favorite of the Fort Wayne Komets, Shawn has had a stellar career that includes a League MVP Award and two All-First Team nods. His stops after his entry-level con…
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Vinny Paz is a former world champion boxer, known the world over as "The Pazmanian Devil". The five-time belt holder has had storied wars inside the ring, including many that went the distance. Paz's career has become an inspiration to many people based on his historic jumps in weight classes and his overcoming of a devastating, thought-to-be-caree…
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For more than 30 years, Steve Cotter has promoted body-mind fitness around the world through martial arts, qigong, mobility, flexibility, and kettlebell training. He works tirelessly to share the power of the kettlebell far and wide. Steve's efforts to teach his art form has globally impacted the growth and popularity of kettlebell training. His ph…
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Zach Even-Esh is a leading figure in the strength & conditioning industry where he has trained thousands of athletes ranging from the youth level to the Olympic level. Zach founded The Underground Strength Gym and created The Underground Strength Coach Certification, both of which have inspired and educated coaches and athletes from around the worl…
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Burt Watson has had a history of working with the best of the best in boxing and MMA. As a consultant, advisor, promoter, and event coordinator, Burt commands a wealth of knowledge, which is unparalleled in both industries. He coordinated some of the most recognized fights and fighters in boxing and mixed martial arts, serving first as business man…
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Dr. Gregory Kelly is a naturopathic physician and lead product formulator at Neurohacker Collective based in Carlsbad, California. He is an expert in nootropics, anti-aging, regenerative medicine, weight management, and the chronobiology of performance and health. Dr. Kelly is the author of Shape Shift: The Shape Intelligence Solution. He has also …
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For decades, Kevin Kearns has been professionally involved in the fitness industry. As a certified strength and conditioning coach, he created the Burn with Kearns program which delivers innovative fitness training methods and philosophies that were developed and refined from training and educating UFC fighters and martial arts practitioners. Kevin…
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Mike Gillette escape a childhood of poverty, violence, and substance abuse to become an Army paratrooper, SWAT commander, government counter-terrorism consultant, bodyguard to Fortune 500 CEOs, and a record-breaking motivational strongman whose feats have been recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records and by Ripley's Believe It Or Not. At over…
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Chris Gronkowski first made a career for himself as a professional football player. He joined the NFL in 2010 after being signed by the Dallas Cowboys as a fullback. During his years in the NFL, Gronkowski also played for the Indianapollis Colts and the Denver Broncos. In 2016, he decided to put his entrepreneurial skills to the test when he set ou…
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"Hero" best describes Kirstie Ennis. She joined the Marine Corps at just 17 years old. Over the years that she served, she performed duties as a helicopter door gunner and airframes mechanic. On June 23, 2012, during her last deployment to Afghanistan, her helicopter went down. As a result of the crash, she sustained multiple injuries, including th…
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Jay Campbell is a former champion men's physique competitor and a four-time international best-selling author in the optimized health care space. He is a global thought leader on hormones, biohacking, and higher consciousness. Jay helps individuals break free from the limitations of traditional health care (which he refers to as "sick care") and di…
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Frank "The Legend" Shamrock is a champion fighter, speaker, entrepreneur, and mentor. He was the first UFC Middleweight Champion and retired as a four-time defending champion. Frank also won titles in other organizations, such as King of Pancrase, the WEC, and Strikeforce. He is a 7th-degree black belt in submission fighting. In addition, Frank is …
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Rick Collins is a renowned attorney with an active national law practice focusing on clients in bodybuilding, fitness, and dietary supplement communities. He is the country's foremost legal authority in the area of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and supplements, having defended cases from coast to coast involving steroids, human growth hormone …
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Alie Ward is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning science correspondent for CBS’s "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca,” and host of “Did I Mention Invention?” on the CW. She also appears on two Netflix’s science series, "100 Humans" and “Brainchild” and Science Channel’s "How to Build Everything.” Previously, she was the co-host of the GE's s…
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Rich Graham is a Navy SEAL veteran and creator of the Full Spectrum Warrior (FSW) system. He is a SEAL Team Sniper, a Thai boxing coach and competitor, a tactical advisor to multiple SWAT teams, and a personal trainer for NFL athletes and Olympians, among others. Rich serves as the president of the Home Front K9 Project and vice-president of SEAL S…
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Joe Binley is the founder and CEO of Project AD. He is an eminent name in sports nutrition and is responsible for pioneering innumerable groundbreaking formula, including Shredabull Untamed, Stampede Untamed, AD Life products, and Professor Nutz peanut butter. Project AD - https://www.projectad.me/ - *SAVE 20% ON YOUR ORDER WITH CODE BRUNEY20* Joe …
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Billy Blanks is a 9th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 7-time world karate champion, and a member of the Karate Hall of Fame. He won over 30 gold medals as a member and captain of the United States Karate Team. Billy is most known as the inventor of Tae Bo and Boom Boxing systems, which combine martial arts training into fitness programming. The…
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Ed Coan is regarded as the greatest powerlifter of all time. He has set over 71 world records in powerlifting. Among Ed's records include a 1,019-pound squat, a 584-pound bench, and a 901-pound deadlift. His deadlift was with only a singlet and a belt, making it considered "raw" by today's standards. Only one term comes to mind when we talk about E…
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Bas Rutten is a mixed martial artist, Karate and Taekwondo black belt, and Muay Thai kickboxer. He was a UFC Heavyweight Champion and a three-time King of Pancrase World Champion. He finished his career on a twenty-two fight unbeaten streak. Bas is also a UFC Hall of Famer, inducted in 2015, and a member of the International Sports Hall of Fame, in…
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Robert Sherman is the CMO of Iron Neck, which manufactures and sells innovative strength training equipment for sports, fitness, and rehabilitation. Developed in response to the concussion epidemic seen throughout sports, Iron Neck provides a safe, effective, and efficient way to improve neck strength and mobility while reducing neck and back pain.…
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Cam F. Awesome is a well-known youth speaker and personality. He is a 6-time USA National Champion, 4-time Golden Gloves National Champion, 2-Time Olympic Trails Champion Heavyweight boxer, and former Captain of the USA National boxing team. Cam Awesome is also a proud Member of the National Speakers Association and was nominated for an Emmy award …
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Dr. Carlos Berio is among the most highly trained sports fitness physical therapy professionals in the D.C. Metro region. He has been working with clients across a very wide spectrum of health and fitness levels since 1998. Dr. Berio utilizes a number of sports fitness techniques to help reduce pain and improve your sport or play performance. As a …
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Eric Hillman is the co-founder and co-CEO of Europa Sports, the nation’s industry-leading distributor of nutritional and sports supplements, sports drinks, and accessories with more than 5,000 products representing the industry’s best brands. In 1985, Eric opened his first training center, Powerhouse Gym, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He curren…
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John Brookfield is a multiple world record holder in feats of strength and endurance. He has appeared on numerous television programs, such as Regis & Kathie Lee, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. John is also listed in the Guinness Book of World Records and in Ripley's Believe It or Not. John is the creator & developer of the Battling Rope…
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Lee Haney has more than 30 years of fitness and nutrition experience with eight consecutive World Bodybuilding Championships to his credit. Over the years, Lee has trained professional athletes and celebrities, serving as a consultant for some of the best nutritional supplement companies in the world and was appointed Chairman of the President’s Co…
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Jon Fitch is one of the best welterweight world champion fighters in MMA history. He is a seasoned fighter beginning his career in 2002, collecting more than 32 professional victories throughout his career, while rising to stardom in the world’s fastest-growing and most brutal sports. He's a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Jon is a native…
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Bert Sorin is the President and Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, a very successful family run business founded by his father, another big name in the iron game, Richard Sorin. Bert is a highly-accomplished athlete. He has been a four-time Division I All-American in Track & Field in the Hammer Throw and the 35-lb. Weight Throw. Bert was SEC C…
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Randy Couture is a six-time UFC Champion and member of the UFC Hall of Fame. He also has starred and appeared in scores of Hollywood films. Yet, what makes Couture continue down the road of excellence every day is his heart and his dedication for others. Couture served in the U.S. Army after a decorated Greco-Roman wrestling career. In the early da…
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Mike Salemi specializes in human performance and is a sought after international presenter in the field of health and fitness. Mike has a diverse background in strength and conditioning and has competed over the course of 15+ years at an elite level in Powerlifting and Kettlebell Sport, which includes a World Kettlebell Sport Championship in 2017. …
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Fairfax Hackley is an award-winning master trainer with over 40 years in the fitness business and he currently serves as the Senior Vice President of the International Sports Hall of Fame. In addition, "Hack" has been involved with the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, for over 30 years and counting, working directly to always produce a bet…
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Kaleigh Schrock won three championships during his career as a hockey player. He captained Neumann University program to an NCAA Division III National Championship (2008-2009) before being signed professionally by his hometown team, the Fort Wayne Komets, and leading them to an IHL Championship (2009-2010) and a CHL Championship (2011-2012). Schroc…
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Barry Horowitz has had a well-decorated, 20-plus year career in the squared circle, wrestling in various promotions including the WWF/WWE. Barry cuts to the chase quickly, sharing his opinions on various aspects of the wrestling industry, then and now. He talks about how his mentors shaped his career, what tips that young, up-and-coming wrestlers o…
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