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50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

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Jim McDonald

Mike "Silent Mike" Farr and Jim McDonald are the owners of Third Street Barbell in Sacramento, CA, and veteran podcasters. On this podcast, they try to answer a single question. Any question is fair game, but most involve health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, culture…even sex. In some episodes, they examine relevant popular media (movies and documentaries) for connections to the world of health and fitness. Full episodes every Wednesday. Business inquiries: Jim@thejimmcd.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support] (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) .

#498

Die Hard 2: Die Harder | Holiday Film Fest | Guest co-host Josh Hajjar

In something of an annual tradition, the Holiday Film Fest is back with this Christmas fli... more

26 Nov 2025

51 MINS

51:46

26 Nov 2025

#497

Paul Oneid | From Injury to Strength

In this conversation, Jim and Paul Oneid discuss the current state of gyms post-pandemic, ... more

12 Nov 2025

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:37

12 Nov 2025

#496

Larry Wheels with John Gaglione | The Power of Resilience

This is something of a follow-up to episode 491 with John Gaglione about the training envi... more

05 Nov 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:44

05 Nov 2025

#495

Mission-driven Fitness | Guest Kevin Meier (@purebullfit)

In this conversation, Jim McDonald speaks with Kevin Meier, a former Marine, video game ch... more

29 Oct 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:01

29 Oct 2025

#494

John Gaglione: The Evolution of Powerlifting Culture

John Gaglione joins to discuss the evolution of powerlifting, coaching philosophies, and t... more

22 Oct 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:41

22 Oct 2025

#493

Comedian Nick Scopoletti

Comedian (and personal training manager) Nick Scopoletti returns to chat about growing his... more

01 Oct 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:17

01 Oct 2025

#492

Things that make dieting hard (plus some influencers who are getting it right)| Guest: Jerry Moliner...

Jerry Molinero, one of our trainers here at Third Street Barbell, joins to talk about losi... more

25 Sep 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:27

25 Sep 2025

#491

Navigating Parenthood and Performance | Guest: Jonathan Gregg

In this conversation, Jim McDonald and Jonathan Gregg explore a variety of themes, includi... more

17 Sep 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:15

17 Sep 2025

#490

David Thomas Tao

David Tao returns to the show to take us inside the world of theater production and spirit... more

03 Sep 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:15

03 Sep 2025

#489

Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser | 50% Facts Review

From 2009 to 2020, The Biggest Loser was a phenomenon. A huge cultural moment.What it wasn... more

27 Aug 2025

41 MINS

41:04

27 Aug 2025

#488

The inside scoop on rehabbing an on-the-job injury | Guests: Ammar Alhaidar and Mohammed Rashed

Our gym, Third Street Barbell, is blessed to have three physical therapy providers as memb... more

20 Aug 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:47

20 Aug 2025

#487

Getting older but getting stronger | Guest: Ralph Caggiano

Some things definitely diminish with age, but the need for strength is not among them. Aft... more

13 Aug 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:27

13 Aug 2025

#486

Journey to bodybuilding | Guest: Riley Corbett

Unlike some powerlifters who turn to bodybuilding, Riley always knew it was something he w... more

06 Aug 2025

53 MINS

53:07

06 Aug 2025

#485

What should powerlifters eat to maximize performance? | Guest: Dan Feldman, RD

Powerlifter and Registered Dietitian Dan Feldman guests this episode to break down some nu... more

30 Jul 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:05

30 Jul 2025

#484

USAPL calls out the IPF on drug testing | Guest co-host: Josh Hajar

The former International Powerlifting Federation affiliate representing the United States,... more

23 Jul 2025

42 MINS

42:06

23 Jul 2025

#483

The keys to fitness for executives | Guest: Justin Wright

Justin Wright is a sales executive who found himself in a position that’s all too common f... more

17 Jul 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:53

17 Jul 2025

#482

The “Okayest Coach” on finding purpose as a male military spouse and the essentials of good coaching...

Toby spent a decade as a first responder -- with all the stress and hazards those careers ... more

09 Jul 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:09

09 Jul 2025

#481

The Voices of Men (2020) | Men’s mental health documentary | 50% Facts Review

Just a couple of days past the official Men’s Mental Health Month, we take a look at a sho... more

02 Jul 2025

50 MINS

50:58