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Fun times in The Weight Room with the hilarious Connor Ratliff ( DEAD EYES PODCAST, THE GEROGE LUCAS TALK SHOW) Connor comes on and tells the story that serves as the premise for his amazing podcast. You gotta check it out. Then he tells the guys about growing up in the Midwest and how not loving sports affected his feelings about exercise. We also learn about when he was in great shape and where he’s at now and what his plans are for the future. Then the group answers a listener question about fasting and the immune system. Connor is so funny and true one of a kind guest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week the hilarious Gabe Hogan (TACOMA FD, HEARTLAND) returns to The Weight Room!! He starts off by telling Euge and Stanger about how he recently became a US citizen!! Then the guys ask him about a horrible bicep injury he sustained that resulted in surgery and all that went into that. He had to shoot a TV show hours after he injured it! The group continues to discuss injuries that require surgery and all the you can do to improve your chances of a full recovery. There is also some good TACOMA FD stories and some fun UFC talk. Gabe is a super funny dude and this is a great episode!! ‘’Light Weight Baby!!’’See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yo ho! The Bells are back in the swing and having a blast. This episode deals with the finer points of a proper warm up. Eugene lays it all out. Then the guys answer a bunch of your questions! Including stuff about, gym apparel they like and how to avoid sweets if you’re around them all day. Finally they circle back to warming up. The guys back! ‘’Light Weight Baby!!’’See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The man is back! Eugene is back in The Weight Room and the guys have a lot to talk about. Eugene let’s everyone know what he’s been dealing with and how he managed to keep training! The guys answer a listener question and give some recommendations on must-have gym apparel. They also talk Peloton, sauna and Eugene’s new nutrition plan involving your palm!”Euge is Back!!!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The great Erin McGown is back as a special guest co-host (filling in for Eugene) to help Stanger answer some listener questions. You better believe there’s some bullshit in there too. Some of the questions answered are: how to maintain a routine when you suffer from major depression, what kind of sauna does Stanger have, how to get back to a previous level of fitness after taking a year off, is high intensity cycling safe for joints/cartilage and more! And you know Stanger gets some more info on Erin’s new puppy. Lots of good info this episode!“Light Weight Baby!!!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Happy New Year! It’s official, 2021 has begun and what better way to kick things off than to listen to another round of strange gym tales from a certified weirdo. Stanger is flying completely solo this week and he kicks things off with some New Year’s resolution advice. Then it’s right into some weird shit that happened to him back in the day at the gym! Rest assured that he does answer listener questions throughout the episode. Some of the questions included are: good paleo snacks? How to beat a sugar craving? Are squats worth the effort? And more!“As a matter of fact!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Happy almost New Year! We are about to usher in 2021 and not a moment too soon. What better way to bring in the new year than answering some of YOUR questions. This week Stanger (flying solo) welcomes the unstoppable Toni Charline to The Weight Room and they catch up, count down the new year and drop some knowledge. They answer questions about: weird things you’ve learned about your body? Websites or apps they’d recommend? Good nut-free snacks? Is walking 4Xs a week adequate cardio? And more! Listen to hear their answers. BONUS: Another strange gym tale”3,2,1...Happy New Year!!!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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You are going to have so much fun with the amazingly hilarious Mark Rennie (TWO OLD QUEENS podcast) Stanger and special guest host Erin McGown get Mark involved early when they answer a listener question about the right approach to exercise as an expecting father and what to do when the baby shows up? The group has a good time roasting the question but also legitimately answering it - ask a question and you’ll get a complimentary roast from time to time! Beyond that, Stanger, McGown and Rennie talk about the real reasons we should take care of ourselves as well as how they plan to indulge this holiday without taking it too far. Also - you better believe movies are discussed a lot this episode and Stanger may or may not do a Stallone impression.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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We are in it babies! The holidays and fast approaching and we need to get our minds right. The great Ryan Rosenberg (MAN DOG PODCAST, BIG GRANDE) join Stanger and McGown for a discussion that revolves around outlook and mentality. The group answers a listener question about what fitness/diet books they would recommend. Also you better believe they talk about hometowns, what shows they are watching, THE RING - yes the horror movie from almost 20 years ago and all about Erin's new puppy. This is a good one dudes!”No Days Off!!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Woah baby we gotta good one this week. Once again Erin McGown is sitting in as cohost for Eugene. She and Stanger welcome the great comedian Jason Sáenz in to The Weight a room. Jason is a funny dude and he regales Stanger (not Erin because he is married to her!) with stories about growing up with health-nut parents in Virginia. Is Virginia in the south or the east? Also Jason tells the story of his and Erin’s terrifying accident that left him paralyzed. Spoiler - it goes from tragic to triumphant real fast. Jason is stud! This episode is special for a lot of reasons - listen and be inspired!! “Look who’s back in shape!!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The great Erin McGown is sitting in for the great Eugene for a few episodes. She and Stanger cohost the show this week and it’s all about you, the listeners. They start the show with how a Stanger got equipment to Erin to record with. And then they get right in to the questions pulled from their email, Instagram and Twitter. Some of the subjects covered are: are all calories burned equal, does coffee and/aminos break a fast and what to do about shin splints developed during CrossFit. It’s a fun one! “Just Do Legs!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Happy Thanksgiving BellBabies! As you all prepare to feast, Stanger has your entertainment covered. He’s flying solo this week and has decided to dazzle you with some of his history, specifically weird shit that happened in the gym. Don’t worry - listener questions are answered. The questions include; how to get vitamin D in a Chicago winter and how realistic is getting ripped at 40 if I train for a year and half. Have a great time this Thursday- don’t over do it!!”Light Weight Baby!!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The honorary Dumbbell has finally come back to The Weight Room! That’s right, you guessed it - Erin McGown (GROUP TEXT PODCAST) is making another triumphant appearance. This time she has big news! She tells the guys all about her new experiences as a NASM personal trainer!! Erin is always inspirational and hilarious and she lays out her training philosophy and gives some good insight on exercise and motivation now the she in on the other side of things. “Light Weight Baby!!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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We got that exciting conclusion on longevity with the great Jon Gabrus coming at you. We give some recommendations and even talk a little skin care on this one. Also Gabrus does a nice big roast of all things Peloton at the end of this episode, so if you are burned out or hate it when we talk about it - this ones for you. Last, Euge and Stang answer a listener question about how to split his workouts if he wants to gain strength while add 2-3 days of Muay Thai to his routine. ”Light Weight Baby!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The amazingly hilarious Jon Gabrus (HIGH AND MIGHTY, ACTIONBOYZ Podcast) has returned to The Weight Room. Gabrus is the funniest. Euge and Stang talk to him about a bunch of things but the main discussion is about longevity - how to stay alive for as long as possible and how to be your healthiest. This is a giant topic and we barely scratch the surface. Gabrus loves to talk so we busted this up into 2 banger episodes. Enjoy and come back next week for the exciting conclusion. “GO FOR IT!!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.