Best Climbing Nugget Podcasts (2025)

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EP 280: Yuji Hirayama — Japanese Focus, Improving Every Day, and the Secret to Staying Young 1:57:09

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Yuji Hirayama is a Japanese professional climber and a living legend. We talked about visualizing his onsight attempt on The Salathe, channeling support into power, Daniel Woods, Mount Kinabalu, Japanese vs. Western culture, quitting school to climb, owning climbing gyms, how to stay 9a fit in your 50s, the secret to staying young, and much more. R…

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Breaking Down The Wildest NBA Draft In Years (w/ Rachel Nichols) 59:58

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into an eventful NBA and discuss Ace Bailey getting snagged by the Jazz in a surprise move, the Suns loading up on questionable centers, why the Pelicans gave up an unprotected first round pick to draft Derik Queen, the wild swing made by the Blazers in drafting China's Yang Hansen, plus the moves made by the Cel…

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FINALS RECAP: Thunder Climb the Mountain, Pacers Win Our Hearts, KD Becomes a Rocket & Zombies Are Coming | 89 1:13:55

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Shea and Jason recap a heart wrenching Game 7 that crowned a formidable new NBA Champ in the Oklahoma City Thunder, and saw Tyrese Haliburton go down with a torn Achilles. Meanwhile, draft prospect Ace Bailey plays it close to the chest, Alex Caruso disses his “bubble” title with the Lakers, and Desmond Bane appreciates the windows in Orlando. Plus…

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Haliburton's Injury Clouds OKC's Title Clincher (w/ Rachel Nichols) 34:05

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Tyrese Haliburton's devastating injury in game 7 and if the league can do anything to mitigate these injuries before breaking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's case for the hall of fame and if the Thunder can build a dynasty in today's modern party filled NBA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P…

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Lakers $10 Billion Sale & Game 7 Finals Showdown (w/ Mark Medina) 40:11

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Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to discuss the Lakers $10 billion sale, if it's still profitable to run an NBA team, and what changes may come to the Lakers front office. We also break down the first Finals game 7 in ten years and discuss if the Thunder start a new dynasty or if the Pacers are the team of destiny Sponsored by: LinkedIn Jobs L…

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Desmond Bane Traded & Jalen Williams Ascension (w/ Rachel Nichols) 47:35

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss if the Indiana Fever need an enforcer for Caitlin Clark after a very physical game against the Connecticut Sun before getting into why the Desmond Bane trade was one of the rare trades where both teams win and why Jalen Williams will keep climbing the all nba rankiings next season after his 40 point explosion…

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NBA FINALS: OKC Tastes a Title, Haliburton Hampered & Caitlin Clark Slays the Champs | 88 57:43

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Shea and Jason salute Jalen Williams (40 points, 6 boards) and the OKC Thunder for a key Game 5 victory to bring them within one win of a championship. Meanwhile, the Pacers hopes hinge on a healthy Tyrese Haliburton, the Knicks go coach poaching for Thibs’ replacement, Desmond Bane is on the move, and Caitlin Clark looks Steph Curry-esque as the I…

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Unlocking Resilience Through Ancestral Living — Eric Edmeades (Founder of WILDFIT) 2:22:23

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Eric Edmeades is often referred to as the “Indiana Jones” of the professional speaking world. He has been traveling to Africa to visit the Hadza, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer groups, since 2007. We talked about rites of passage, how ancestral living solved his health issues, lessons from his time with the Hadza, how to overcome evoluti…

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EP 279: Something Different | Unlocking Resilience Through Ancestral Living — Eric Edmeades (Founder of WILDFIT) 2:22:23

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Eric Edmeades is often referred to as the “Indiana Jones” of the professional speaking world. He has been traveling to Africa to visit the Hadza, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer groups, since 2007. We talked about rites of passage, how ancestral living solved his health issues, lessons from his time with the Hadza, how to overcome evoluti…

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Everyone Rejects The Knicks & Pacers Out Run OKC (w/ Rachel Nichols) 53:14

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss how the Knicks coaching search keeps getting more desperate as a fifth team denies a request to poach their play caller, how the Kevin Durant trade rumors intensifying means we are in for an eventful draft night, and what the Thunder need to do to even the series as the Pacers out hustle them in game three Ad…

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Thunder Bounce Back, Wemby Finds Enlightenment, Knicks Are Hiring & Adam Silver Plays Defense | 87 1:01:47

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Shea and Jason recap the first two games of a back-and-forth NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers & Oklahoma City Thunder. Then the guys get nostalgic over traditional championship on-court insignia, praise Victor Wembanyama’s offseason journey to a Shaolin temple in China and speculate the future head coach of the New York Knicks. Plus, should Ad…

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Thunder Even It Up & the Jason Kidd To Knicks Rumors (w/ Mark Medina) 31:30

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Chris Mannix discusses the rumors surrounding Jason Kidd leaving the Mavericks to coach the Knicks and why the Mavs should consider blowing up the roster around Cooper Flagg before he's joined by Mark Medina to break down how the Thunder bounced back from their own Pacers comeback to dominate in game 2 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…

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EP 278: Seneida Biendarra — Onsighting Without Sight, Designing Better Gear, and Wielding the Empathy Gun 2:31:05

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Seneida Biendarra is the 2023 US National Champion in the women’s B2 (severely blind) category. We talked about losing her vision as a teenager, her current visual experience, creating mental maps of the world, finding freedom in risk, designing outdoor gear, the world of paraclimbing and the adaptive community, sight guiding, the empathy gun, embr…

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Thibs Shocking Firing & Thunder/Pacers Preview (w/ Rachel Nichols) 54:41

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into the surprise firing of Tom Thibodeau and question the motives behind letting a coach go that led the Knicks to their first conference finals in twenty five years. We also discuss the end of the NBA on TNT as the league goes to streaming, and preview the Finals matchup between the Thunder and Pacers Sponsored…

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FINALS SPECIAL: Thunder vs Pacers, Canada Is Coming, Farewell Thibs & Whispers of a Sweep | 86 1:13:45

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Shea and Jason preview the NBA Finals, with top honors going to the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers -- one of which will become first-time NBA Champs. Meanwhile, the Knicks waste no time in saying goodbye to head coach Tom Thibodeau, four Canadian players (including league MVP SGA) make the Finals, and Inside the NBA ends its TNT run with fighting w…

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The Knicks Need To Run It Back (w/ Fred Katz) 42:28

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Chris Mannix is joined by Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk about what the Knicks need to do after losing to the Pacers in the ECF, what Mitchell Robinson does for this team, the good and not so good of Karl-Anthony Towns, and how Jalen Brunson can become the best player in franchise history Sponsored by: Underdog Sports Must be 18 plus (19 plus in…

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Dr. Cate Shanahan — Vegetable Oils: History, Science, & How They Destroy Our Health 1:39:30

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Dr. Cate Shanahan, MD, has been studying vegetable oils since 2002. We talked about her background in biochemistry and what plastics have to do with seed oils, Henry Ford’s role in the history of seed oils, fatty acid chemistry and oxidation, how to avoid parkinsons and improve your mental health, her thoughts on sugar, fruit, and juice, the Hatefu…

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EP 277: Something Different | Dr. Cate Shanahan — Vegetable Oils: History, Science, & How They Destroy Our Health 1:39:30

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Dr. Cate Shanahan, MD, has been studying vegetable oils since 2002. We talked about her background in biochemistry and what plastics have to do with seed oils, Henry Ford’s role in the history of seed oils, fatty acid chemistry and oxidation, how to avoid parkinsons and improve your mental health, her thoughts on sugar, fruit, and juice, the Hatefu…

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Ant Edwards Playoff Struggles & Knicks Mix It Up (w/ Rachel Nichols) 53:06

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Ant Edwards passive game four performance and if he still has room to grow as a player at only twenty three years old. We also discuss the Knicks lineup changes against the Pacers, what the Mavs can expect from Cooper Flagg next season, and what we can anticipate from Giannis Antetokounmpo's upcoming meeting …

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Pacers Pull Away, OKC’s Tenacious D, Lynx Hot Start & LeBron Is (Still) All-NBA | 85 1:13:34

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Shea and Jason break down the Indiana Pacers pivotal Game 4 win against Jason’s beloved Knicks to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Meanwhile, Ant and the Wolves can’t break through OKC’s defensive wall, Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx look like they're on a mission as the WNBA season gets underway, LeBron James b…

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EP 276: Brendan Baars — Developing ‘The Nooks’, How His Big Toe Saved His Life, & Choosing Adventure Over Grades 2:03:10

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Brendan Baars is a boulderer from Grand Rapids, MI, who has spent the past seven years developing a new bouldering area called The Nooks in Ontario, Canada. We talked about what a day of developing looks like, his go-to gear, how his big toe saved his life, the untapped potential in Canada, the reward of establishing and sharing new climbs, undone …

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Dissecting That Crazy Pacers Comeback (w/ Rachel Nichols) 31:48

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the wild game ending comeback by the Pacers against the Knicks in game one, how Aaron Nesmith played at an an all star level down the stretch, the rampant flopping throughout the game, if Tyrese Haliburton's dad should be reinstated for the rest of the series, and more Sponsored by: LinkedIn Jobs Advertising …

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EP 275: To Send Hard Boulders Outside… Go Try Them A Lot — Steven Bergey (Patron Spotlight) 1:33:28

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Steven Bergey started climbing at 31 and climbed his first V11 outside within four years. We talked about his projecting approach, the “outdoor gear”, suspending your disbelief until the magic happens, his diet and sleep routines, tips for climbing at night, the pivotal moments that change our lives forever, and more. The GRINDS Program 👉 thenugget…

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Conference Finals Showdown: Knicks Level Up, Thunder Rally To Take Game 1 & Is the Joker’s Reign Over? | 84 1:11:56

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Shea and Jason (but mainly Jason) salute the New York Knickerbockers for knocking off the Boston Celtics to make the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Meanwhile, the Thunder make the necessary adjustments to dominate the second half of Game 1 against Minnesota, "Mike" Malone is back in the ESPN booth, Aaron Gordon wants more…

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The Pitfalls of Nutrition Research, the Intersection of Health & Performance, & the Journey of Self-Love — Justin Nault (Nutritional Therapist) 3:11:00

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Justin Nault is a nutritional therapist who has helped thousands of clients escape our broken healthcare system and reclaim their health. We talked about his previous life as a professional musician and his own health journey, as well as the origins of allopathic medicine, seed oils and the hydroelectric dam analogy, what’s wrong with rodent studie…

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EP 274: Something Different | The Pitfalls of Nutrition Research, the Intersection of Health & Performance, & the Journey of Self-Love — Justin Nault (Nutritional Therapist) 3:13:26

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Justin Nault is a nutritional therapist who has helped thousands of clients escape our broken healthcare system and reclaim their health. We talked about his previous life as a professional musician and his own health journey, as well as the origins of allopathic medicine, seed oils and the hydroelectric dam analogy, what’s wrong with rodent studie…

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Nuggets Window Closing & ECF Preview (w/ Mark Medina) 41:34

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Chris Mannix is joined by Sportskeeda's Mark Medina to break down what moves the Nuggets have left with a talented yet shallow roster, what we can expect from a stacked Knicks/Pacers series, and the logistics of the Cavs keeping their championship window open by trading for Giannis Sponsored by: LinkedIn Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com…

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Wolves In WCF Again & Warriors Still Contenders (w/ Rachel Nichols) 44:56

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols convene for the first time since the crazy draft lottery and share their ideas for how they'd fix the lottery odds, Julius Randle proving his doubters wrong this postseason, why we're still high on the Warriors as contenders going forward, and what the Celtics should do as they wrestle with losing Jayson Tatum for al…

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Playoff Upside Down: Pacers Slay Cavs, Thunder Battle Back, Mavs Win the Lotto & MJ Returns | 83 1:02:04

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Shea and Jason stay up late to follow Round 2 of a wildly unpredictable NBA Playoffs. Top honors go to the Indiana Pacers for finishing off the top seed Cleveland Cavaliers with another comeback win in Game 5. Meanwhile, OKC escapes their own Game 5 scare to take momentum back from the Denver Nuggets, the Knicks keep winning while Jayson Tatum suff…

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Inside The Most Dramatic Draft Lottery Ever (w/ Kevin Sweeney) 50:03

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Chris Mannix and SI's Kevin Sweeney talk live in Chicago at the NBA draft combine about the shocking draft lottery that saw the Mavericks jump to the number one pick and in position to draft Cooper Flagg. We also break down how a potential Giannis trade fits into the drafts, which tanking teams need to make a trade to move up, and our thoughts on s…

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EP 273: Facundo Langbehn — The WHY Behind Hard Climbing, the Goal of Intention, & His Approach to Improving 2:08:26

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Facundo Langbehn is a Chilean-American boulderer and sport climber. We talked about sending his dream project The Nest V15, moving to Seattle, the WHY behind hard climbing, becoming the best version of yourself, his ideal training week, recovery tips, cardio, his optimistic view of climbing media, his goal to be intentional in all things, projectin…

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Celtics Implode Against The Knicks (w/ Jay King) 27:18

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Chris Mannix talks to Jay King of The Athletic about the Celtics falling down 0-2 to the Knicks and how they've blown two twenty point leads, the less than stellar play of Jayson Tatum, the Hack-a-Mitchell strategy, and what could be the mystery illness inflicting Kristaps Porziņģis Sponsored by: LinkedIn LinkedIn.com/OPENFLOOR Advertising Inquirie…

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Follow-Up: Tony Yaniro & Randy Leavitt — Learning to Leavittate, the Equinox Photo, Near Death Experiences, & More 38:54

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Old friends and climbing partners Tony Yaniro and Randy Leavitt join me for a nice, long listener Q&A and chat. This one was a blast. You can listen to the full thing by becoming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingBy Randy Leavitt, Tony Yaniro

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A Huge Giannis Disagreement & Clippers Lackluster Ending (w/ Rachel Nichols) 41:17

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols take their Giannis trade disagreement even further after the Bucks first round defeat, Tyrese Haliburton using his player poll snub as playoff fuel, how Steph Curry's untimely injury will impact the Warriors, and what the Clippers should do after their completely healthy roster came up short in the first round Sponso…

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Upsets Galore: Haliburton Plays Hero, Wolves No Show, Thunder Blow It, Knicks in OT & Pop Hangs Up His Spurs | 82 1:13:25

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Shea and Jason celebrate a wild start to Round 2, with all 5 games going to the road team. Top honors go to Tyrese Haliburton for his game winning three to give the Pacers a 2-0 lead over the Cavs. Meanwhile, the Thunder’s foul strategy backfires, Tom Thibodeau switches it up, and Ant & Co can’t summon the goods against a (mostly) Steph-less Warrio…

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EP 272: Something Different | Should We Be Drinking Fluoride? — Dr. Frank Zelko (Environmental Historian) 2:17:52

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How important is fluoride for preventing cavities? And is it safe for us and our kids? Dr. Frank Zelko joins the show to tackle these questions. Dr. Zelko is a professor at the University of Hawaii and has a PhD in environmental history. He is currently working on a book about the history of water fluoridation and the latest research regarding its …

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Should We Be Drinking Fluoride? — Dr. Frank Zelko (Environmental Historian) 2:17:52

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How important is fluoride for preventing cavities? And is it safe for us and our kids? Dr. Frank Zelko joins the show to tackle these questions. Dr. Zelko is a professor at the University of Hawaii and has a PhD in environmental history. He is currently working on a book about the history of water fluoridation and the latest research regarding its …

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EP 271: Thoughts on Kaizen's Episode, & My New Podcast "Something Different" 14:05

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In this solo episode, I share a few thoughts on my episode with Kaizen Asiedu. I also talk about where I get my news, the state of legacy media, and plans for my new podcast, "Something Different".By Steven Dimmitt

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Cavs & Thunder Sweep, Nuggets Take Control, ANT Skewers Luka’s Lakers & Hawk-Eye is Watching | 81 1:04:59

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Shea and Jason celebrate the Thunder, Cavs, Celtics and Pacers for making quick work of their first round Playoff series. Meanwhile, the Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat surrender without a fight, Tyrese Haliburton calls out his dad for going off on Giannis, the Nuggets go up 3-2 on the Clippers, Anthony Edwards spells trouble for the Lakers, and the N…

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Rockets Not Ready Yet & The Giannis Conundrum (w/ Rachel Nichols) 46:32

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Jimmy Butler's takeover against the Rockets in game 4 and if the Rockets bright future should include Jalen Green. We also get into JJ Redick playing his starting five for the entire second half of Game 4 and if and where Milwaukee should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason following Damian Lillard's d…

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EP 270: Bob Wells — The Ultimate Vanlife Guide: How to Live Cheap, Comfortable, and Free on the Road 1:21:07

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Bob Wells (CheapRVLiving) is the ultimate vanlife guru. Bob has been living in vehicles full-time since 2008 and has helped thousands of others escape the 9-5 grind through his YouTube Channel and website. We talked about his life before the road, the vehicles he’s lived in, the best budget options he’s found, essentials for $100 or less, heating s…

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Anonymous Poll Drama & Bucks In Trouble (w/ Rachel Nichols) 44:35

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Rick Carlisle's comments about Tyrese Haliburton being named the league's most overrated player in an anonymous player poll, Luka trying to chase Rudy Gobert in the Lakers game 2 win, the Knicks having a tougher time against the Pistons than many thought, and what the Bucks will do in the offseason if they lo…

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Vintage Kawhi, Cade Lights Up the Knicks, Shaq’s Gotta Go & More Interstellar Playoff Predictions | 80 1:03:43

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Shea and Jason kick off the 2025 NBA Playoffs by celebrating a near perfect game by Kawhi Leonard (39 points on 15-19 shooting) as the Clippers even the series with Denver – with an honorable mention going to Cade Cunningham and Detroit Pistons for grinding down the New York Knicks in Game 2. Meanwhile, Davion Mitchell shoots the Heat into the play…

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Rockets Horrible Game 1 & Knicks Big Run (w/ Fred Katz) 47:33

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Chris Mannix is joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to discuss if more changes are coming in Atlanta after the dismissal of GM Landry Fields before breking down the Rockets awful performance in game one against the Warriors, the Wolves packing up the Lakers in Los Angeles, and if the Pistons can adjust after a game one loss to the Knicks Sponsored …

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EP 269: The King of the Board Lords on Projecting Tactics, Protein, & Climbing 4 Hours Every Day — Sean Houchins-McCallum (sean911) 2:08:07

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Sean Houchins-McCallum is the top-ranked climber on the Tension Board 2. We talked about growing up in Iowa, his obsession with board climbing, his insane training schedule, his ultimate board project, why we haven’t seen V15+ on the boards, projecting tactics, how changing his diet allowed him to jump up two grades, his home made pre-workout, TB2 …

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The Most Anticipated First Round Match Ups (w/ Rachel Nichols) 32:17

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down their most anticipated first round playoff series including: The two close to call matchup between the Nuggets and Clippers, what players need to step up for the Rockets in order to beat the playoff tested Warriors, how the Wolves will fare against the re tooled Lakers, the sure to be brawl between the Kni…

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Our NBA Awards Go To... (w/ Rachel Nichols) 55:21

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the disastrous media session held by Nico Harrison and the Mavs front office before revealing who we voted for the MVP, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl…

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Key Playoff Difference Makers (w/ Mark Medina) 33:09

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Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to discuss the Suns firing head coach Mike Budenholzer before discussing what players will be key difference makers including Jayson Tatum, Evan Mobley, Giannis, Russell Westbrook, and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Play-In Madness: Warriors Prevail, Playoff Predictions, The Clippers Are Coming & NBA Coaches Beware | 79 59:49

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Shea and Jason hand out top honors to Playoff Jimmy, Steph and the Golden State Warriors for fending off the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight 121-116 play-in victory to secure the 7 seed out West. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard and the newly whole Los Angeles Clippers spell trouble for the 4 seed Denver Nuggets, Mikal Bridges keeps his streak going, and Suns…

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EP 268: Tess Driessens — Tools for Chronic Pain, Learning to Move Effortlessly, & Three Sentences That Will Change Your Life 2:39:35

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Tess Driessens is a professional climbing coach and lives with chronic pain. We talked about getting diagnosed with five herniated discs from a cliff jumping accident, tools for chronic pain, why hope can be negative, finding true acceptance, meditation, Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Method, finding happiness within, why love is the key to li…