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Episode 45! Jon Mackey is one funny dude and he joins The Dumbbells in The Weight Room for this weeks 's episode. You know him as a member of the sketch group Big Grande and from their amazing podcast, The Teacher's Lounge. Jon tells The DBs all about growing up in the south and being an active outdoor kid for the first part of his life. He also tells the guys how he became sedentary once he started playing music. The group discusses how Jon started doing DDP yoga and made other lifestyle changes and how it has improved his health. Last the group answers some listener submitted questions.Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunesTwitter: @thedumbbellsInstagram: @thedumbbellsFacebook: The Dumbbells*Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen *Have a fitness/nutrition question?Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com"Light Weight Babyyyyeee!!!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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Episode 44! The wonderful Beck Medina joins Eugene and Ryan in The Weight Room. She is a comedian, novelist (A Fantastic Mess Of Everything) and personal trainer! After The 'Bells make some obvious "Funky Cold Medina " jokes, she and Eugene tell Stanger about the "Funny and Fit" group exercise class Eugene started and Beck now teaches. Then, she tells them her story, how she almost became a lawyer before realizing how much she loved fitness. Beck also describes how important meditation and self-help practices have been in her success with exercise and otherwise. Last, the group helps a listener find the right reasons to eat healthy and exercise."Datz Wat I Thot!!!"Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunesTwitter: @thedumbbellsInstagram: @thedumbbellsFacebook: The Dumbbells*Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen *Have a fitness/nutrition question?Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)comSee 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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Episode 43! Billy Scafuri of the No Joke podcast brings his positivity to The Weight Room. The 'Bells needle him for being a "numbers nerd" and find out how ended up training Headgum royalty, Amir Blumenfeld. Billy tells the guys how his successes with fitness and otherwise are due, in large part, to building a solid support group or team around him. Then the group answers a question about fitness embarrassment and last they give their supplement recommendations."Light Weight Baby!!!!"Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunesTwitter: @thedumbbellsInstagram: @thedumbbellsFacebook: The Dumbbells*Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen *Have a fitness/nutrition question?Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)comthis episode brought to you by Pistol Lake and Penn State University !!!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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Episode 42! For this very special episode The Dumbbells welcome Gilli Nissim to The Weight Room. She is the co-createtor and host of the amazing UCB show, We're Gross. The 'Bells start off by talking to Gilli about her show and how they were recently guests on it. Then she tells them about growing up in Los Angeles and making it her mission to not fall prey to all the "idealized female body" traps and expectations. The group talks a lot about community and identity and the importance of a good support group. Then they answer a question about late night eating and last they give their opinions on natural peanut-butter vs Skippy, Jiff and the likes. "Light Weight Baby!!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com this episode brought to you by Care/of !!! 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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Episode 41! The Dumbbells welcome Mano Agapian to The Weight Room. Mano is a super funny guy that you would know from Bajiliion Dollar Properties and his UCB improv group Winslow. First the group talks about the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast for some dumb reason. Then Mano tells the guys his amazing story of dropping 130lbs from his heaviest weight of over 300lbs. He also talks about the psychological challenges that come with that kind of transformation and the factors that ultimately led him to have a skin reduction surgery. The group answers a listener question about motivation and last they gives some tips about what to train in "tennis elbow" is taking you out of commission. "Ain't Nothin To But To Do It Woooo!!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com 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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Episode 40! The Dumbbells welcome the second half or the comedy duo Erin & Melissa, Melissa Luna! She is also co-host the podcast Group Text. Melissa tells the guys her delightful fitness story and how she ultimately ended up at GoTribe. She also tells the Bells about how she worked at Disney World and gives them a peak behind the scenes. *SPOILER* (It sucks working there) Last, the group helps a listener with a knee injury and a food psychology question. Bonus: some quick tips on stretching. "Yeeeaaahhhh Buddy!!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com This episode is brought to you by Sirius XM! 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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Episode 39!! The Dumbbells welcome their first repeat guest to The Weight Room and who better then the co-father of Headgum Studios, Amir Blumenfeld. The 'Bells learn all about where Amir is now with his workouts and what he's doing to put on muscle and get ripped. The group talks Detroit sports and Eugene tells a story about getting conned by his mom. Last everyone "Weighs In" on listener question about loosing some fat on his belly after dropping 90lbs! Bonus: Is Soylent any good? "Light Weight Baby!!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com 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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It's episode 38! The Dumbbells welcome The amazingly talented and super funny Erin McGown to The Weight Room. You know her as one half of the music/comedy duo Erin and Melissa. First, Erin and Stanger talk about "pausegate" from episode 37. Then Erin tells the guys her backstory in relation to fitness, and it's a great one, involving tater tot's and ranch, sweating to the oldies in costumes and outdoor Rocky-style workouts with her brother as her coach. Eugene and Erin connect on her most current fitness obsession, GoTribe, and last the group talks about the best kind of exercise to increase bone density. "Lightweight Baby!!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com 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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Episode 37!! Happy Fourth of July! Have no fear The Dumbbells are here, even on a holiday week. In this episode the boys bring you up to speed on Eugene's knee injury/surgery and some recent changes he's made to his diet and exercise program. Both Stanger and Eugene are trying CBD oil so they share their thoughts. A potentially new segment is introduced and the 'Bells help a listener work around his hernias. Bonus: a new challenge is introduced! Yes, there will be prizes. "Happy Fourth of July You Cotton Candy Eatin' Motherfuckers!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com 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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Episode 36 is an absolute joy. Jessica Jardine is in The Weight Room, you know her as a writer for Papermag, Buzzfeed and a co-host for the hilarious podcast Kar Dishin' It. The Dumbbells talk to her about the Kardashians and their connection to fitness. Then Jess tells the 'Bells about her experiences growing up in Northern California with a family that didn't exercise OR CAMP! The group talks about all her different identities growing up and where she is now. Everyone "weighs in" on a bride-to-be's question about fitting in her wedding dress. Last, the recent coconut oil debate is addressed. "Light Weight Baby!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com 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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Ify Nwadiwe is in The Weight Room for episode 35. You know him from writing for @midnight and being a member of the hilarious improv team, White Women. The Dumbbells talk to Ify about growing up in LA and how his father's experience with a roommate made him forbid Ify from playing sports. Ify tells the guys how he about how he got into lifting and how his love of gaming helped facilitate it. The guys talk twitch, IRL, and social eating as well as why it's so compelling to see people lifting online. Everyone "weighs in" on how a food reviewer can maintain her weight despite all the unhealthy tastings she has to do for her job. Last, the group gives an equipment recommendation and talks yogurt. "Nothing But A Peanut!!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com This episode is brought to you by RXBAR!!!!!!!!! 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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It's episode 34 and it's a good one!! The Dumbbells are joined by funny lady Cissy Fenwick in The Weight Room. The Dumbbells talk to Cissy about background in fitness which is EXTENSIVE! They group also discuses Her current diet and exercise. Most interestingly, Cissy is educated in psychology and is working as a counselor so the 'Bells were able to ask her a lot of questions about health and mentality. Everyone "Weighs In" on Dumbbell all-star Nolan's inquiry about what he should do next after make some major lifestyle changes . "Nothing But A Peanut!!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com 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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Episode 33 is here! And it's with TV writing royalty and co-host of the great podcast Don't Get Me Started, Anthony King. The Dumbbells and King talk about his various writing gigs and he recently signed on to write for Silicone Valley. A little bit of his health and fitness history is discussed and then King takes over and starts asking the 'Bells questions. The boys answer his questions about a personal training/hibernate situation and then also on how he should progress with his health and fitness. Last the group all "Weighs in" on the gym etiquette for the communal TVs. "Ain't Nothin' To But To Do It!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com 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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It's time for Episode 32 with Keiko Agena. She is so funny and cool and has been in so many things, Gilmore Girls and 13 Reasons Why just to name a few. The Dumbbells get the skinny on her growing up in Hawaii and her background in fitness and Stanger gets schooled on Hawaiian cuisine. Keiko tells the DBs about her super fit husband and how important it is for her to live close to where she works out - she wants to ride a bike to yoga. Finally the group goes deep on improv and actually gives out some tips. Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com 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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For Episode 31 the Dumbbells talk injuries with UCB great Brandon Gardner. Brandon tells The Dumbbells about growing up back east and playing sports in the kind of area that he appreciates more now than he did then. The group talks about how identity can be determined by what kind of exercise you're doing. And finally the DBs and Brandon talk about injuries and the different types of surgeries the've received. Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.