Brandon Talbot is a former professional volleyball player, YouTuber, and the founder of Super Human Performance. In this episode, Drew and Brandon chat about their epic 24 hour Whoop strain challenge, what it was like to be doing physically demanding activities for 24 hours straight, the emotional and mental struggles that they both faced, and even how one of them ended up in the ER! This challenge was absolutely insane, and this podcast gives a unique behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to not only complete a challenge like this, but what it takes to film it as well.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:11] Why Drew and Brandon decided to make a crazy video for Whoop, a behind-the-scenes look at creating a video with a one-man crew, and why both Drew and Brandon love what Whoop does for everyday people.
[14:25] The 24-hour Whoop strain challenge, the crazy activities that Drew and Brandon had to endure, and how Drew handles the emotional aspect of doing extremely difficult things.
[33:53] Brandon’s “misogi” experience, what it’s like swimming with giant Manta Rays, and how Brandon ended up in the ER.
[43:21] Drew’s final score, and Drew and Brandon’s big takeaways from the experience.
[50:10] How Drew found Whoop, and what he loves about their product and the people behind it.
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Nick Bare is a YouTuber, former US Army Infantry Vet, athlete, and Founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition. In this episode of the Fit2Fat2Fit Experience, Nick and Drew chat about Nick’s struggles with an eating disorder early in life, his experience as an Army Ranger, why doing hard things is so important, the mindset that leads to long-term success, the ups and downs of building a successful company, and so much more!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[05:24] Nick’s upbringing, his own struggle with an eating disorder at a young age, and what he learned from his recovery.
[16:51] What Nick learned from his time in the military, how he built a huge YouTube channel, and where he got his passion for running.
[27:50] A day in the life of Nick Bare, and Nick’s nutrition strategies for both bulking and cutting.
[36:25] How Nick deals with emotional stress on bad days, and Nick’s powerful mindset that creates mental resilience and long-term consistency.
[45:20] Nick’s supplement company, its mission, and what makes it different from other companies.
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Jim Abrahams is the founder of The Charlie Foundation, and an American Movie Director and Writer, best known for his work on movies such as Airplane! (1980), The Naked Gun (1988), and Hot Shots! (1991). In this intriguing episode, Jim talks about what it was like raising a son with severe epilepsy, the issues with the incentive structure of the modern medical system, and how the keto diet literally transformed his son’s health in a matter of days - completely reversing his epilepsy and all of the symptoms associated with it. Can keto cure epilepsy? The answer might surprise you!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:02] How Jim stumbled into the entertainment industry, and how he ultimately found himself directing some of the most iconic comedy films of his generation.
[16:45] Jim’s son, Charlie, and the struggles of raising a child with severe epilepsy.
[25:40] How Charlie seemed to regress as he grew older, the history of the ketogenic diet as a therapeutic treatment for epilepsy, and how the keto diet completely changed Charlie’s life.
[36:23] The types of food that Charlie ate, and the reasons why the keto diet and nutrition are often never a consideration for medical professionals.
[42:39] The Charlie Foundation, how they are working to bring awareness of the keto diet to people who suffer from epilepsy as well as the medical community, and where Charlie is now.
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H.V.M.N. — Ketones are nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities, Ketone-IQ™ delivers all those benefits in one drink. No caffeine, no sugar—just clean, on-demand energy for superior physical and cognitive performance. Use the code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 10% off of your order!
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