In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about what does it mean to be natty or not and where the line is between these two descriptors. They use various examples to also discuss why there is disagreement about the definitions. Linktree: linktr.ee/uptownaudioBy Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about how to improve your mental game in the gym and across different types of exercises. They use stories from their personal life to speak about the progression of their own Mental Stack. Linktree: linktr.ee/uptownaudioBy Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about heart rate variability and many things involved with heart rate. The general conversation remains at the coverage and anecdotal level so that all of the topics are easily understood. Linktree: linktr.ee/uptownaudioBy Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about methodology and how crucial it is to the process of lifting. They speak about personal examples and other hypothetical situations that help understanding how useful it is to be consistent and create methodology to your lifts.By Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about stretching and some specifics about stretching. Covering dynamic and static stretching are just the tip of the iceberg. Linktree: linktr.ee/uptownaudioBy Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about some of the avenues in which revenue is generated in the fitness industry. They talk about some general concepts and things to be aware of when considering buying. Linktree: linktr.ee/uptownaudioBy Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes review an article and speak about its content. They go on to use this article to speak about how to read through an article that is broad and not a peer-reviewed article or study. Article: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-too-much-protein-bad-for-you Linktree: linktr.ee/uptownaudio…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about modifying/ “course-correcting” goals throughout the year to achieve what you truly want. Throughout this episode they also speak about correcting goals as the subject matter becomes more clear to you. Linktree: linktr.ee/uptownaudioBy Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about CrossFit again as Nathan has recently begun doing CrossFit workouts with the 49er CrossFit Club which Duncan is the president of. They speak about specifics with Nathan’s experience in regards to workout pacing, condition, food eaten, and much more. Linktree: linktr.ee/uptownaudio…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about what it means to be a fitness influencer, what their job is, & all things you need to know about what a fitness influencer is. They reference multiple well known fitness influencers as examples and talk about some tactics that they use to gain your trust. Linktree: linktr.ee/uptownaudio…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about the general equation of “Calories in; Calories out”. This is well known in the fitness world and they speak about many ways to view and interact with this statement/equation. https://linktr.ee/UptownAudioBy Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about timing your nutrients throughout your day. They speak about the different reasons behind why you would change this and they also note on quantities and how that plays a role in this equation. https://linktr.ee/UptownAudioBy Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about nuance in health & fitness. They speak on multiple different topics in the health and fitness world and the nuance that can be applied to them. https://linktr.ee/UptownAudioBy Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

Bryson Foster is the current Niner Times Editor in Chief. He is a masters student studying broadcasting. Bryson is an multi level ambassador for numerous companies leading the charge in the fight against muscular dystrophy. He is the host of Uptown Audio’s “Niner Sports Talk”, which can be found on the Uptown Audio Instagram page. Bryson sits down …

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about sleep. They speak about everything to do with sleep such as scheduling, eating, and more. We hope you enjoy the episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTimes Our Website: https://www.uap…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about muscular hypertrophy. They reference and utilize the study by Schoenfeld to speak about the topic. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2010/10000/The_Mechanisms_of_Muscle_Hypertrophy_and_Their.40.aspx?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=099d7084ff33a3d4999555a69c173fa9fc35818f-1610020100-0-AYQLlf1…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about aesthetics and their major role in fitness. They use personal experience and give some pointers on what to do to look more aesthetically pleasing. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTimes Ou…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about the study (linked below) done by Seyfried and his colleagues. They speak about what this means specifically as well as some implications it has on health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3941741/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about incentives and the ways that they are utilized by ourselves to coerce actions reflexively but also how companies use them. They utilize personal stories and reference many familiar names to make the subject easy to understand, digest, and relate with. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/u…

Duncan Bryson the host of Uptown Audio podcast Form of Fitness sits down with Michael Crennan to discuss Crossfit, eating and nutrition habits, student health problems, and a workout that could cause you to bleed. Duncan second year civil engineering major and history minor, he also works for UNCC as a Residential Advisor. Instagram: https://www.in…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about organic vs inorganic foods. This will include things such as what it means to be organic, some personal preferences, and other things about this difference. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nin…

UNCC Professor Dr. Joshua Miller and Uptown Audio Manager Nathan Shanes join Michael Crennan to discuss global issues, the Space Force, and the dangers of Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Miller is an esteemed and highly respected professor of political science and public administration at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He specializes i…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about consistency and how it is so crucial to fitness and other areas of life. Throughout the episode they use multiple examples and personal anecdotes that make the episode’s message relatable and applicable to many. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c…

Ariana Kuchta sits down with Michael Crennan to talk about student issues in sports, the terms and conditions of tik tok, space exploration, mass media, the dangers of artificial intelligence, and governmental failures in the United States. Ariana is a graduating (‘23) senior majoring in exercise science and a minor in holocaust and genocide studie…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about the 7 Pillars of Swolenormous X from Papa Swolio. They speak on each pillar and try to gather as much information from it as possible. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTimes Our Website: h…

Uptown Audio Manager Nathan Shanes and and Assistant Manager Wyatt Smith join Michael Crennan to talk about creativity, video games, work life, predestination, and even aliens. Nathan Shanes is an international business major and the host of Form of Fitness at UNCC. Wyatt Smith is a finance major and the host of Niner National. Both can be found in…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about the 9 ancestral tenets from Liver King. They review each of the tenets and try to glean all of the benefits from these tenets while leaving the excess behind.By Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

Jacob Tokay and Zac Cranford join Michael Crennan on the first official episode of The Crennan Project to discuss life, cryptocurrency, aliens, tinder, politics, and current events surrounding st: Judent life. Jacob is a sophomore finance major and the current president of UNCC’s Turning Point chapter. Zac Cranford is a senior history and philosoph…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about cold exposure and heat exposure. They speak on the importance of incorporating both and when to do it throughout your day or week.By Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about height and how it affects different types of workout styles. There is a heavy focus in this episode on CrossFit but this episode is quite informative to people from all styles of fitness. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTub…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes answer some quick form questions that Nathan looks up on the internet during the episode. They do this to tackle some misconceptions or answer simple questions that people have about working out. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: h…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about workout programming. They utilize some different points of view to create a general understanding of the goal behind programming your workout routines. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTi…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about rehydration drinks or sports drinks. They speak about what you should look for in a rehydration drink and talk about a lot of famous drinks as examples and their use cases. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes are joined by one of Duncan’s CrossFit coaches, Jessica Davis. The episode has a few posed questions for Jessica and helps not only to clear up info about CrossFit but also their gym specifically, CrossFit Eternal. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upto…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about how to run properly. They talk about how running functions and how to effectively run to help take your running from elementary to understanding many facets of running. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.yout…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about how to utilize the rowing machine. They talk about how the rowing machine functions and how to effectively use it for another form of cardio. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTimes Our We…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about all things lifting gear. They speak about functionality, pros, cons, price, etc. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTimes Our Website: https://www.uapodcasts.com/…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes are joined by their friend and fellow gym-goer Jeremy Beasley. The episode has a base structure with some free form conversation which really helps to understand more about gym culture. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak on testosterone, estrogen, and steroids. They also speak about additional things that boost testosterone naturally and stigmas around steroids. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTimes Our Websit…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak on “fad” or trendy diets in the modern day and how to analyze them. They use specific examples but also give insight into how to analyze diets that were not talked about specifically. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https:/…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak on setting goals and resolutions. They talk about this through fitness but mainly through dieting.By Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak on the three different types of motion in lifting. These are Concentric, Isometric, and Eccentric and all of them are spoken about at length.By Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak on the functions and uses of dumbbells. The dumbbell is an ideal piece of gym equipment to be familiar with to reach your fitness goals.By Nathan Shanes & Duncan Bryson

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak on the functions and uses of barbells. The barbell is a very important piece to the gym toolbox. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTimes Our Website: https://www.uapodcasts.com/…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about certain health issues that can be helped through exercise. The scope of this episode helps give perspective on how wide scale some of the benefits of working on fitness can have. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https:…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about mindset and how it applies to becoming more fit. Duncan uses his recent CrossFit competition as an example to make the subject much more relatable. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTimes …

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about conditioning and building strength. Duncan uses examples from his experience with CrossFit to speak about the topic. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTimes Our Website: https://www.uapodc…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes speak about warming up, cooling down, and technical work. This episode is full of good tidbits and ideas to keep in mind when planning how you want to stay or get fit. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nin…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about some things that they wish they had known when they started on their fitness journeys. Chalked full of good information and interesting anecdotes, this episode will not leave you uninterested. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ Yo…

In this episode, Duncan Bryson and Nathan Shanes talk about Calisthenics or Bodyweight exercise. They both speak about its benefits and how it compares to previous styles that were spoken on. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownaudio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uptownaudio_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinerTimes Our Website: http…