Best Ishak Podcasts (2024)

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#38 - The Lion's Roar: The tenacity of S Rajaratnam, Singapore's first foreign minister (with Irene Ng) 53:18

7h ago53:18

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In 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia, shattering the hope of a shared postcolonial future. The new country needed as many friends as it could get. The man who led the effort to secure Singapore’s place on the global stage was S. Rajaratnam, our first Foreign Minister. Today, we speak to Irene Ng, author of The Lion’s Roar, which is the second…

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#37 - History on Screen: Showcasing Singapore's past in short films (with Leon Cheo) 33:32

24d ago33:32

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Singapore’s short film industry is a small but vibrant one. With limited budgets, filmmakers aim to spotlight events and issues that rarely surface in more mainstream platforms. One such filmmaker is Leon Cheo, who has directed short films that focus on Singapore’s history. Today, we speak to Leon about his films Two is Enough (about the Stop at Tw…

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#36 - Enigmas: The story of Singapore's first spy chief (with Simon Tay) 36:42

2M ago36:42

36:42

Most of us are familiar with famous intelligence agencies such as the American CIA, the British MI6 and Israel’s Mossad. But did you know Singapore has its own spy agency known as the Security and Intelligence Division (SID)? Its first chief was Tay Seow Huah, who helped build Singapore’s early intelligence capabilities during the height of the Col…

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#35 - Housing a nation: The history of urban redevelopment in Singapore (with Loh Kah Seng) 38:03

3M ago38:03

38:03

The Singapore Heritage Fest this year celebrates our nation's rich built heritage. One of the most striking examples of this are the public housing estates which dominate Singapore’s urban landscape. How did we remake the island’s colonial era urban spaces into Singapore’s earliest HDB estates? How did rehousing Singaporeans change our lifestyles a…

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EP. 42 SHATTERING LIMITATIONS FT. STEVE HALL 52:45

5M ago52:45

52:45

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of hosting @stevehall from Revive Stronger. I’ve been in the industry close to a decade now and Steve is one of the first people to had started a podcast with a bodybuilding exercise science focus. . Not only has he played an important role when it comes to facilitating conversations betwee…

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#34 - From Imperial to Singaporean: The history of animals in Singapore (with Timothy Barnard) 34:00

4M ago34:00

34:00

When we study and discuss history in Singapore, we usually focus on the social and political history of this country. However, the people’s relationship with this island’s natural environment also tells a rich story of its own. Today, we speak to Associate Professor Timothy Barnard from the National University of Singapore about his new edited book…

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EP 41. MYO REPS, HYPE? OR HYPERTROPHIC? 55:11

5M ago55:11

55:11

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting with @borgefagreli who is the creator of Myo-Reps . Myo Reps is a hybrid of rest pause and cluster set training. Just like the variety of different training techniques we can implement, it is another tool in the toolbox and as we know there are many ways to Rome. . We touch on h…

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EP. 40 WORLD CHAMPION STATE OF MIND FT. DIRK EMMERICH 43:41

6M ago43:41

43:41

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I am joined by the WNBF Lightweight World Champion @dirkemmerich . We spoke about a variety of topics that range from Dirks origin and passion for bodybuilding, recap of his competition seasons, the dynamic between him and his coach @nunez3dmj, and finally his current endeavors to defend his title this year..…

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EP. 39 DR. OLIVEIRA DE SOUZA CHALLENGING THE HYPE ON HYPERTROPHY RESEARCH 1:07:22

6M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting with the infamous @dreduarodesouza , he has over 80 publications on research gate and has been at the forefront of exercise science research for longer than a decade. . In the episode we speak about a variety of topics that range from his opposing perspective to longer muscle le…

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EP. 38 LESSONS FROM THE TRENCHES FT. AJ MORRIS 58:18

6M ago58:18

58:18

In this episode of anabolic radio I’m joined by @ajmorris where we spoke about a variety of topics that range from his recent injury, future contest prep, to insights about both our coaching practices. . One thing you will find in this episode, a wealth of knowledge that has been gained by learning through experience. The most valuable teacher we h…

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EP. 37 A COMPETITIVE EDGE - DR. ERIC HELMS 1:08:56

7M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Know your limits . A mature athlete is someone who knows their limits, accepts them, and understands they can still improve on them. . An imposter is delusional to the fact they have limits and eventually their inflexible approach will be the end of them. . This is just one of the many topics of conversation in the latest episode of Anabolic Radio …

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#33 - Temple Tracks: The history of Indian labourers in the Malayan Railways (with Vineeta Sinha) 37:10

7M ago37:10

37:10

When we think about the history of Indians in British Malaya, their work in the rubber estates usually comes to mind first. But Indians also helped construct, operate and maintain the Malayan Railways that stretched across the peninsula and connected Singapore as well. Along with the tracks came numerous Hindu temples and shrines that shaped Malaya…

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#32 - Arc of Containment: UK & US engagement in cold war Malaya & Singapore (with Ngoei Wen-Qing) 36:05

7M ago36:05

36:05

When we think about Southeast Asia during the Cold War, we usually think just about Indochina and the Vietnam War. But British counterinsurgency strategies and engagement with nationalist elites in Malaya and Singapore also influenced America’s anti-communist policies in the region. Today, we speak to Associate Professor Ngoei Wen-Qing from the Sin…

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Daniel Cahyadi - Enabling F&B in Indonesia 54:23

11M ago54:23

54:23

Slice Group CEO and Sidedoor host Jesse Bouman (@jessebouman) is joined by Daniel Cahyadi, co-founder and COO of Wahyoo. Wahyoo is a food and beverage enablement company. Daniel shares Wahyoo's origin story, how they pivoted the business three times, and how they have grown while keeping food quality standards consistent (and other lessons he's lea…

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#31 - Before he was President: Yusof Ishak & the role of Yang di-Pertuan Negara 35:02

1y ago35:02

35:02

Before he was President of Singapore, Yusof Ishak was the Yang di-Pertuan Negara which directly translates to “He Who is Made Lord”. Singaporeans generally know little about this role, other than it was the predecessor of the current presidency and a symbol of self-government. But in fact, the British, Federation of Malaya, and Singapore leaders al…

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#30 - Writing a fair history of NTUC FairPrice (with Sue-Ann Chia) 20:44

1y ago20:44

20:44

NTUC FairPrice is such a household icon in Singapore that it’s more famous than the union movement itself. But how did NTUC come to operate a supermarket chain in the first place? Today, we speak to Sue-Ann Chia, co-editor of a new book titled “The Price of Being Fair” which chronicles FairPrice’s 50 years in business. We discuss FairPrice’s beginn…

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#29 - A Historyogi Episode From An Even Smaller Island (with Neil Humphreys) 37:27

1y ago37:27

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In 1996, an Ang Moh arrived in Toa Payoh to start a new life. He loved Singapore’s idiosyncrasies so much that he decided to turn his humorous observations of everyday life here into a series of books. Today, we speak to Neil Humphreys, author of Notes From An Even Smaller Island (2001) and numerous other titles, about his take on 1990s Singapore, …

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EP. 36 NUTRITION FOR LONGEVITY- ALAN ARAGON 1:04:08

1y ago1:04:08

1:04:08

More often than not when trying to progress towards a certain performance or body composition related goal (e.g. build muscle, get stronger, or lose body fat) people are immediately drawn to what sounds like ‘the best’ approach, or the complexities of nutrition and resistance training. . This prevents them from mastering the basics and seeing the b…

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Irzan Raditya - A Veteran of AI Chatbots 42:52

1y ago42:52

42:52

Slice Group CEO and Sidedoor host Jesse Bouman (@jessebouman) is joined by Irzan Raditya, co-founder and CEO of Kata.ai. Kata.ai has been around for more than eight years, longer than most Sidedoor guests. He's experienced his fair share of ups and downs, including laying off 90% of his staff. However, he managed to pivot the company and create a p…

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EP. 35 UNDERSTANDING FAILURE FOR STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY - ZAC ROBINSON 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

What I think is great about research… . Is that in the context of exercise science/bodybuilding is that it has validated much of what ‘old school’ bodybuilders did within their training. . Training to failure Partial ranges of motion The importance of variables related to nutrition The list goes on. . On the flip side of the coin, it also dismisses…

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EP 34. DR. PAK - THE MINIMUM EFFECTIVE DOSE 46:31

1y ago46:31

46:31

Missing the forest for the trees? I don’t blame you. With information being readily available at our fingertips, understanding how to navigate, or decipher what’s pertinent for you can be similar to finding a needle in a haystack. In the recent Anabolic Radio episode with @dr_pak we chatted about a variety of topics that range from his PhD on ‘The …

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#28 - The Beginner's Guide to Singapore's Queer history (with Roy Tan) 44:31

1y ago44:31

44:31

Long before Pink Dot and the repeal of Section 377A, Singapore had a colourful Queer history of recreation, repression, and resistance during the 20th century. Today, we speak to Roy Tan, a veteran activist and archivist who founded the Singapore LGBT Encyclopedia Wiki. We discuss the history of activism, AIDS, gay bars, entrapment operations, medi…

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#27 - The story of Choo Seng Quee, Singapore's greatest football coach (With Reynold Pereira) 27:12

1y ago27:12

27:12

Looking at Singapore’s football scene today, it is hard to imagine that we once enjoyed a golden age in football. But we did enjoy that golden age. The man often credited for nurturing it is Choo Seng Quee. Also known as Uncle Choo, he coached the Singapore national team to victory at the iconic 1977 Malaysia Cup final. Today, we speak to Reynold P…

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EP. 33 NUANCES OF RANGE OF MOTION - DR. SCOTT STEVENSON 1:36:10

1+ y ago1:36:10

1:36:10

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting to @FORTITUDE_TRAINING where we discuss Nuances of Range of Motion . Range of motion is simply the objective measurement our joints/muscles are able to move through. . In every exercise there will be 4 phases of a rep: Eccentric (in a squat that will be the downwards motion) Iso…

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#26 - The history & cultural impact of Singapore's early shopping malls (With Liew Kai Khiun) 32:19

1+ y ago32:19

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The physical shopping mall is increasingly seen as out of date with the rise of online shopping. However, shopping malls were once considered major symbols of Singapore’s rapid modernisation. They became homes to youth culture, video arcades and even artistic protest. Today, we speak to Assistant Professor Liew Kai Khiun from Hong Kong Metropolitan…

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EP. 32 UNDERSTANDING WOMENS PHYSIOLOGY - LAUREN COLENSO-SEMPLE 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

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After a slight hiatus, Anabolic Radio is back!! . In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Lauren Colenso-Semple who is currently finishing up her PhD and has worked with the likes of @billcampbellphd @bradshoenfeld @andygalpin and now currently @stuphillips . We discussed all things related to women’s physiology and hypertrophy in additio…

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Widijastoro Nugroho - Keeping the Last Mile Cold 1:03:22

1+ y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Slice Group CEO and Sidedoor host Jesse Bouman (@jessebouman) is joined by Fresh Factory’s co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Widi Nugroho. In a past life, they were colleagues at Mindshare, now they’re both tech entrepreneurs. Widi explains what Fresh Factory does and how they reached product market fit so quickly. He shares the story of get…

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#25- Journeying through Singapore's little-known LGBT history (With Isaac Tng) 20:56

1+ y ago20:56

20:56

Singapore is a city renowned for its reputation as a stern, conservative environment. But history reveals a more colourful past, where queer people carved out spaces for their own voices despite overwhelming discrimination. Today, we speak to Isaac Tng, who has curated a walking tour exploring Singapore’s LGBT past, and discuss the significance of …

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S2E03 - IxD23 - About a day in the life of a Dr. Smartphone, ethnography research and ecology trends with Nicolas Nova 27:54

1+ y ago27:54

27:54

Our Guest Nicolas Nova, www.nicolasnova.net Hosted by Lidia Panio, Lead Product Design, IxDA Local Leader @smallandpepper Book Dr. Smartphone - An Ethnography of Mobile Phone Repair Shops Book Excercices d'observations Interaction 23 - 15 min session - A day in the life of a Dr. Smartphone "Dr. Smartphone", “iklinik” “iPhone clinic”... These are so…

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S2E02 - IxD23 - About Normativity by design: Challenging the ideal of the invisible interface & the actual state and future of UX writing with Lara Portmann 27:35

1+ y ago27:35

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Guest Lara Portmann Host Lidia Panio, Lead Product Design, IxDA Local Leader @smallandpepper Interaction 23 - Talk - Normativity by design: Challenging the ideal of the invisible interface One of the most persistent myths in design is that, ideally, interfaces should be invisible. To some, this means futuristic ideals of non-material interfaces, to…

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#24 - Curating 135 years of student writing at Raffles Institution (With Theophilus Kwek & Lara Tan) 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

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Raffles Institution celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2023. The school is more than an institution, weaving itself into Singapore’s history through the decades. Nowhere is this documented better than in The Rafflesian, which has been the official school magazine since 1886, and many other student publications. Today, we speak to Theophilus Kwek a…

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#23 - The history & design of Singapore's Kranji War Memorial (With Athanasios Tsakonas) 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

30:33

Generations of Singapore students will remember going on learning journeys to the Kranji War Memorial. But few of us know why it's in Kranji in the first place or how its design came about. Today, we speak to Athanasios Tsakonas, an Australian architect, who has researched the history of Kranji War Memorial’s construction and its perception by vari…

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Jeth Soetoyo - How Pintu Earns User Trust 41:20

1+ y ago41:20

41:20

Sidedoor host and Slice Group CEO Jesse Bouman (www.twitter.com/jessebouman) chats with Jeth Soetoyo, CEO of Pintu to discuss how Pintu earns users' trust and champions a growing crypto industry in Indonesia. -- Links: Sign up for Pintu: https://pintu.co.id/ Check out Presenting Sponsor Slice: https://slice.id/ Listen to the Sidedoor Podcast on Spo…

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Dr. Timothy Astandu - How Populix Powers Good Decisions 43:05

1+ y ago43:05

43:05

Sidedoor host and Slice Group CEO Jesse Bouman (www.twitter.com/jessebouman) chats with Dr. Timothy Astandu, CEO of Populix to discuss how Populix helps companies of all sizes with market research. Links: Sign up for Populix: https://info.populix.co/ Check out Presenting Sponsor Slice: https://slice.id/…

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S2E01 – IxD23 – Design the Undefined, Undesign the defined, with Karmen Franinovic and Thomas Link 22:57

1+ y ago22:57

22:57

Welcome to 'Get to know IxD23!' This interview with Thomas Link and Karmen Franinovic, our Interaction 23 co-chairs, is intended to shed light on the event and why we think it will be meaningful for you and many others.

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#22 - Gender, sexuality & power dynamics in Colonial Singapore (A conversation with Aydin Quach) 30:54

2y ago30:54

30:54

Large numbers of Chinese men arrived in colonial Singapore to do domestic work in European households. They often worked under the supervision of white women who managed the households while their husbands took care of official business. Other Chinese men joined the local sex trade, servicing male European clients. Today, we speak to Aydin Quach, a…

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#21 - The Cold War history of the Philippine Chinese (A conversation with Chien-Wen Kung) 36:47

2y ago36:47

36:47

From the 1950s to the 1970s, no Chinese community in Southeast Asia was more vigilant in identifying and rooting out suspected communists, and committed to mobilising against the People's Republic of China as the Philippine Chinese. Today, we speak to Assistant Professor Chien-Wen Kung from the National University of Singapore, about his new book, …

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#20 - Building opposition alliances in electoral autocracies (A conversation with Elvin Ong) 32:17

2y ago32:17

32:17

Building opposition pre-electoral alliances significantly enhances the chances of opposition victory against dominant incumbent autocrats. But opposition parties, including in Singapore, frequently find it difficult to make the costly compromises necessary for inter-party cooperation. When and how do opposition parties build pre-electoral alliances…

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#19 - The history of Buddhist advocacy & diplomacy in Singapore (A conversation with Jack Chia) 23:51

2y ago23:51

23:51

Venerable Hong Choon may not be a familiar name to many younger Singaporeans. But the former President of the Singapore Buddhist Federation played an important role in diplomacy between Singapore and the People’s Republic of China in the 1980s. Today, we speak to Assistant Professor Jack Chia from the National University of Singapore, on Venerable …

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EP 31. PHYSIOLOGY OF FAT LOSS: A GUIDE TO DIETING SMARTER 1:08:17

2y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Going through a bodybuilding contest prep is like an eating disorder simulator . EVEN if you have never experienced eating disorders or body dysmorphia, these are potential issues you will experience during your journey. Especially more so the case when nearing the tail end of a dieting phase/contest season. . Going from 5-6% to 8-12% for a male or…

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EP. 30 CHAMPION MENTALITY: IN BODYBUILDING & LIFE 41:56

2y ago41:56

41:56

In the latest episode of @anabolicradio I had the pleasure of chatting to Champion bodybuilder, father, and businessman Doug Miller. We dive into Dougs background, his mentality, the mindset of what makes a champion, and what he’s learned through his transition as a business man. . ➢ HAWK FIT COACHING: https://hawkfitcoaching.com/ ➢ SHOP LEGION: B…

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EP 29. DR. CAMPBELL- BODY BY SCIENCE: APPLYING & PRACTICING 35:57

2y ago35:57

35:57

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting to Dr. Campbell on his latest project Body By Science. This is not just another research review, rather, a deep dive of the literature topped with a cherry of practical application for how you can get the best results- for yourself, or your clients! Tune into the full episode for an in-depth dive on t…

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#18 - The Eight Immortals of Singapore's Civil Service ( A conversation with Peh Shing Huei) 25:47

2y ago25:47

25:47

Singapore’s pioneer generation of political leaders, known as the Old Guard, are well known in our history. However, the civil servants who oversaw the implementation of policies and projects during that era have largely been forgotten. In fact, eight individuals were so influential they were known as the eight immortals: George Bogaars, Andrew Che…

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EP. 28 BRIAN MINOR- PRINCIPLES OF PROGRESSION: & FATIGUE MANAGEMENT 1:00:58

2+ y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

In the latest episode of @anabolicradio I had the pleasure of chatting to my friend @brianminor where we discuss the nuances of progression, periodization, mesocycle structure, and fatigue management. . Think more overtime. Not more overnight. . Oftentimes many people who go to the gym, whether that be for recreational, or competitive reasons- fall…

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EP. 27 ALBERTO NUNEZ- POST DIET RECOVERY: REVERSE VS RECOVERY 57:48

2+ y ago57:48

57:48

Recovery after a fat loss phase, or contest prep is- NON-NEGOTIABLE There are two methods that have application following a fat loss phase The Reverse Dieting approach The Recovery Diet Both have application depending on the purpose, however a majority of the time it best to just increase calories to your ‘theoretical maintenance’ (air quotes becau…

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EP. 26 CHRIS BARAKAT- PEAKING LIKE A PRO: PEAK WEEK 101 59:16

2+ y ago59:16

59:16

Think of peaking like icing on the cake 🍰 Rapid backload Backload Linear load Front load 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 what to do? What to do?! While manipulating variables within the peak may not change the actual ‘cake’ component- having a complementary flavor of icing and distribution of it can be something that takes the cake from ‘good’ to ‘flavor bomb’… Same thi…

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EP. 25 DR. AARON HORSCHIG PAIN & MOVEMENT QUALITY: STRONGER MOVEMENT 45:55

2+ y ago45:55

45:55

Pain is very complex. The worst thing you can do is not take the time to take internal inventory and assess the appropriate steps to bounce back. In this episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting to Aaron Horshig from SquatU, we dive into his background, how to assess pain, and improve movement quality over time. If you’ve ever strug…

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EP. 23 KASSEM HANSON - SPECIFICITY IN TRAINING: UNDERSTANDING PRINCIPLES 50:42

2+ y ago50:42

50:42

Much of this industry will lead you to believe that there’s some special secret behind what they do and how they achieve results, but here’s a hard truth The secret is there is no secret. Surround yourself by people that are better than you, or know more than you. Pretty simple, right? There is no magic diet. There is no magic exercise. There is no…

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EP. 24 DR. GRANT TINSLEY - BODY COMP. ASSESSMENT: NUANCES OF FASTING 58:29

2+ y ago58:29

58:29

Noticing visual changes in body composition is similar to watching paint dry, especially when you don’t have any metrics for measuring progress. This is why tracking things like your training and taking measurements is rather important, as objective data will allow you to accurately assess whether progress is occurring, or not. In this episode of A…

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#17 - Workers' perspectives of Singapore's industrial history (A conversation with Loh Kah Seng) 39:28

2+ y ago39:28

39:28

The political story of Singapore’s industrialisation is well-known, including the role of Jurong Industrial Estate and Dr Goh Keng Swee. However, the stories of the Singaporeans who worked in these factories have rarely been discussed in detail until now. Today, we speak to Dr Loh Kah Seng, co-author of the book Theatres of Memory: Industrial Herit…

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