Best Pointless Exercise Podcasts (2025)

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403. Is Seiya a star? - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:26:40

1d ago1:26:40

1:26:40

Oleg, Praz and Andy discuss all of the hot topics, like: can you bat Petecrow and Busch back to back, is Seiya a star, does Jed already have a contract extension, why doesn't Tommy Hottovy get more crap, and would you rather have the Dodgers' offense or the Cubs'? Plus they assign a new nickname to Reese McGuire, make fun of Ian Happ, blame one tea…

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Being Average Is Slowly Killing You 11:25

2h ago11:25

11:25

In today's episode we're going to discuss how being average is slowly killing you. The average person doesn’t exercise consistently. The average person doesn’t eat enough fruit and veg. The average person eats too much processed food. The average person drinks too much. The average person doesn’t sleep enough. The average person is unhappy, overwei…

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402. The Cubs kids aren't too bad - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:07:01

7d ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Matt Shaw is back and playing well, Cade Horton is looking good, Petecrow's on an MVP pace, Kyle Tucker is even better than we thought and Tom Loxas is here to talk about all of it. What could go wrong? Plus more announcer talk (groan, I know), what's up with the Bears these days and so much more.

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This Is Why Knowing How Many Calories To Eat Is Pointless 10:45

7d ago10:45

10:45

If you're tired, stressed and inconsistent with exercise But you want to get in shape Knowing how many calories to eat is pointless, until you do this.... If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come and follow me on Instagram (feel free to DM me and ask any questions, always happy to …

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401. Hurry up and change - Pointless Exercise Podcast 51:47

9d ago51:47

51:47

The Cubs had a very thoughtful plan to fix Matt Shaw's leg kick. They apparently forgot to tell him about it until last Saturday. David Brown is here to talk about the Cubs third base situation, the Orioles firing Brandon Hyde and hiring Doug Mansolino's kid, Kyle Schwarber hitting bombs at an incredible rate, the Dodgers finding the guy with the p…

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400. Keep them kids - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:06:04

14d ago1:06:04

1:06:04

It's the 400th Pointless Exercise Podcast! Either it's a huge hit, or we can't take a hint. What should the Cubs do with Cade Horton and Moises Ballesteros when Ian Happ and Shōta come back? Why was Pat treating Ron Coomer like a meterologist the other night? Do we need to chip in for Boog's healthcare? Will either paper do the hack All-Chicago tea…

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How To Be A Great Role Model To Your Kids 8:23

14d ago8:23

8:23

In this episode we discuss how you can be a great role model for your kids We also look at why saying "I'd die for my kids" is absolute nonsense! If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come and follow me on Instagram (feel free to DM me and ask any questions, always happy to help)....…

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399. How hard could it be? - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:50:59

16d ago1:50:59

1:50:59

Oleg and Praz join the podcast to discuss the arrivals of Cade Horton and Moises Ballesteros on the Cubs roster and discuss other great 22s and 25s in Cubs history. They talk about Cade's impressive debut against the Mets and try to figure out how to keep Moises on the roster long-term--before he even gets his first big league hit. I mean, how hard…

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How To Stop Dieting For Good 25:23

21d ago25:23

25:23

In today’s episode we’re going to discuss how to stop dieting for good. I have been working in the fitness industry for 23 years, I’ve coached thousands of people to lose weight and feel amazing but also how to get away from dieting for good. So today we’re going over what you need to do because so many of you are in this perpetual cycle, so let’s …

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398. Use him or lose him - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:28:44

23d ago1:28:44

1:28:44

It's time again to talk baseball with David Brown, and in this scintillating episode we discuss how the D'bags won the Paul Goldschmidt seven years after the fact! (Kind of.) Why math and common sense tells you that if the Cubs don't call Cade Horton up to make some Shōta replacement starts right now they might miss their window for the whole seaso…

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How To Get In Shape When You Have No Time 16:10

27d ago16:10

16:10

In today’s episode we’re going to discuss how you can get in amazing shape when you have no time I get how hard it is when you have a busy ass job, kids and a million and one things to do every DAMN DAY! But let's make sure you can still get in great shape and feel amazing anyway, shall we? Here's the link to our FREE 14 day challenge..... https://…

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397. Even Google AI thinks Neifi saved the 2005 season - Pointless Exercise Podcast 51:25

28d ago51:25

51:25

An intrepid reader searched for Neifi Perez the other day and was horrified and amused at what they found. They shared the results with Andy and in this podcast you'll get a dramatic retelling of the events surrounding Neifi and the rosin bag. Plus, Dansby's fixed! Well, at least his offense. A prospect pervert has the completely wrong take on Alex…

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396. Craig has good taste in media - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:27:40

30d ago1:27:40

1:27:40

Craig Counsell clearly read the newsletter and listened to the podcast and came to the conclusion that dropping Dansby Swanson in the order was a good idea. Oleg, Praz and Andy discuss reordering things, Shōta dodging a major injury (though with the Cubs you never know), how this hot start is different than last year's hot start and more fun with P…

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Cutting Out Chocolate Isn't The Answer 14:25

1M ago14:25

14:25

In today’s episode we’re going to discuss why cutting out chocolate isn’t the answer to losing body fat This comes from question I had on in Instagram…. “Nikki I can only ever lose weight if I cut out chocolate, every time I start eating it again the weight creeps back on, I feel stuck, please help me” So we're going to discuss why this happens and…

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395. Even baseball teams draft quarterbacks - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:08:54

1M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

With the NFL Draft going on, Andy and Dave look back at when the Kansas City Royals just kept drafting Hall of Fame football players. Plus, fun with official scoring, when is a save a win, what happens when you try to send your Rule V "star" to the minors, why was it legal for a double-A player to hit the ball twice with one swing, gender reveals d…

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394. Jed's aggressively looking for pitching, just seven months too late - Pointless Exercise Podcast 44:39

1M ago44:39

44:39

The Cubs are trying to bolster their bullpen with Drew Pomeranz? Hey, nobody's gotten a hit off of him in four years! Bruce Levine says that Jed's out looking for a starter and a "lock down" reliever and that would be great if this was November of last year when he should have been trying to the same damned thing. We look back at the crazy Friday w…

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Should You Use Weight Loss Drugs? 23:54

1M ago23:54

23:54

Today's podcast is a spicy one. We're discussing weight loss drugs. How they work Possible side effects What happens when you stop taking them Nutrition and training considerations if you decide to take them And my opinion on who should and shouldn't use them If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talkin…

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393. Matt Shaw and his leg kick are heading back to Iowa - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:24:52

1M ago1:24:52

1:24:52

Matt Shaw is taking his leg kick on the road to Iowa, the great Vidal Brujan has returned, the Cubs are going to have to find a way without Justin Steele for a while and half the lineup is struggling. And yet, the Cubs are in first place. Oleg and Praz are on hand to talk about all of it. What's the future hold for Tater Workman, is it in Chicago o…

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392. Sports Spectacular - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

You get teased with a big celebrity guest, but it falls through, so instead you'll have to settle for Andy talking about upcoming books on the 2003 and 2016 Cubs, a pathetic plea for more paid newsletter subscribers and then actual sports talk about Justin Steele's elbow, Kyle Tucker cooling off and only leading the NL in six statistical categories…

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Why Every PT Always Bangs On About Protein 15:44

2M ago15:44

15:44

In this episode we’re going to look at the health benefits of protein and how to get more of it in your diet with simple methods and examples. After listening to this, you'll be fully clued up! If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come and follow me on Instagram (feel free to DM me …

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391. Fun with run differential - Pointless Exercise Baseball Podcast 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

David Brown joins the pod to talk about a really weird early season baseball stat, jump to conclusions based on small sample sizes and run differentials, Vlad Guerrero Jr's big new deal, the Cubs chances of keeping Kyle Tucker, why torpedo bats aren't for everyone and the Pirates stepping in a big pile of iced tea and vodka. All that, and more.…

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390. These guys are pretty good - Pointless Exercise Podcast 36:06

2M ago36:06

36:06

As the Cubs prepare for opening day 3.0 let's take a look at how things are going through the season's first nine games. The bullpen stinks, Big Jimmy Taillon's no great shakes, but most everything else is pretty good. Kyle Tucker's awesome, the catchers are playing out of their minds, Dansby and Petecrow are catching everything in sight and Shōta'…

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The Mindset Hack To Guarantee Weight Loss 7:54

2M ago7:54

7:54

If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come and follow me on Instagram (feel free to DM me and ask any questions, always happy to help)..... Instagram Or if you'd like to find out a bit more about our online coaching programme, then click this link..... Your Best You…

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389. Cycling to nowhere - Pointless Exercise Cubs Podcast 1:41:26

2M ago1:41:26

1:41:26

Carson Kelly has joined an elite group of Cubs hitters...OK, well, he's certainly joined a group of Cubs hitters...who have hit for a cycle. Oleg and Praz are here to talk about every Cubs cycle in history, why the bullpen still blows, how the Garbage Family That Owns The Cubs™ suck this time, why Kikè Hernandez is apparently more popular than ever…

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388. Opening Day! - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

It's opening day 2.0 and the Cubs still aren't playing when the sun's out. Oh well, everything can't be perfect. Let's take a look at some big keys to the season like Matt Shaw being good, Petecrow taking the next step and Michael Busch hopefully proving he's more than just a guy. Let's discuss what Jed said to our good friend Jon Greenberg about h…

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Do You Need To Track Calories To Lose Weight?! 10:24

2M ago10:24

10:24

If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come and follow me on Instagram (feel free to DM me and ask any questions, always happy to help)..... Instagram Or if you'd like to find out a bit more about our online coaching programme, then click this link..... Your Best You…

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387. Don't use the bathroom on the plane after Mookie - Pointless Exercise Baseball Podcast 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Opening Day part deux is on the way and David Brown is on hand to discuss all of the important things you need to hear before the season restarts anew. Did the Cubs feel any shame losing two games in Tokyo to a third of the Dodgers' best players? Why did the Dodgers make Mookie Betts fly halfway around the world twice when things were spewing out o…

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How To Eat Out At The Weekend (And Still Lose Weight) 15:48

2M ago15:48

15:48

If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come and follow me on Instagram (feel free to DM me and ask any questions, always happy to help)..... Instagram Or if you'd like to find out a bit more about our online coaching programme, then click this link..... Your Best You…

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386. Baseball Season Preview 2025 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 2:04:53

2M ago2:04:53

2:04:53

Worlds collide as both Pointless Exercise baseball podcasts join forces to preview the 2025 season. David Brown, Oleg, Praz and Andy sit around and yak about who's going to the playoffs, who's going to be MVP, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and Manager of the Year. No tangent is too wild to stray off on and somehow amidst all the serious baseball tal…

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385. Cubs have the fun Japanese players - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:09:21

3M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Sure, the Dodgers might have the best player of his generation and two other Japanese fireballers, but there's no dispute that the Cubs' Japanese players returning home to play in next week's games are more fun. Seiya's hitting baseballs with a samurai sword, Shōta's making fun of his manager's batting stance. That has to be worth something, right?…

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Can You Drink Alcohol And Still Lose Weight?! 14:37

3M ago14:37

14:37

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384. Hats off to another great spring training - Pointless Exercise Podcast 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

Baseball's hat designers learned the hard way that there are many, many words for breasts all over the world. David Brown is on hand to talk about that, about his upcoming train ride to spring training, the Cubs departure for Japan, dumb things said on sports radio, Mo Vaughn's interesting PED routine, where Yadi lives now, is Dave Roberts really a…

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383. Remember This Crap - Cubs All-Time Third Basemen - Pointless Exercise Podcast 2:15:39

3M ago2:15:39

2:15:39

The Remember This Crap tour around the diamond remembering the greatest (and other) Cubs players at each position has reached the hot corner. Andy and Huey are on hand to tell you more than you'd ever like to know about every regular third baseman (and some irregular ones) from the Hall of Famer who first played the position in 1876 all the way to …

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What To Do When You're Not Motivated 16:38

3M ago16:38

16:38

If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come and follow me on Instagram (feel free to DM me and ask any questions, always happy to help)..... Instagram Or if you'd like to find out a bit more about our online coaching programme, then click this link..... Your Best You…

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382. Oleg's tales from Spring Training - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:38:24

3M ago1:38:24

1:38:24

Oleg is back from a whirlwind trip to Cubs spring training, Innings Festival and his first look at Toilet Flapper Field and he has stories to tell. Praz tries to guess who Gary Clark Jr's favorite Cub is, and Andy is relieved that Petecrow's leg is in one piece and that Matt Shaw's batting stance seems to be in working order. They discuss Cole Wrig…

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382. Hope and Sammy spring eternal - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:17:01

3M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Spring Training is in full swing and enough of it has passed that Sammy Sosa showed up, so Tom Loxas is here to talk about it. Sammy's there passing along his wisdom to the young players ("Don't take $80,000 to a hotel lobby in a towel") and a guy only slightly younger than him is taking grounders at third base. But Matt Shaw is nearing his return …

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How To Keep Hunger At Bay 19:12

3M ago19:12

19:12

If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come and follow me on Instagram (feel free to DM me and ask any questions, always happy to help)..... Instagram Or if you'd like to find out a bit more about our online coaching programme, then click this link..... Your Best You…

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381. New tech, new numbers, new third basemen, new beards - Pointless Exercise Baseball Podcast 1:20:35

3M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

Thankfully ABS stands for Automated Balls and Strikes and not what Andy thought it did. David Brown joins the podcast to talk about the early days of testing the system and if there's a chance it could come to a big league ballpark near you this year. They also discuss bearded Yankees, the passing of Andy's pretend grandfather, how Justin Ishbia ba…

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380. Can these Cubs keep getting better? - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:11:33

3M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

The Cubs are banking on some marked improvements from some of their young players (and Michael Busch) but how realistic is that? Justin Turner's contract terms show the Cubs will spare no length to save a buck. A deep dive into the psychology that makes the Garbage Family That Owns The Cubs™ the way that they are--the kids at least. Is the local bl…

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Eating For Health Vs Eating For Fat Loss 11:41

3M ago11:41

11:41

If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come and follow me on Instagram (feel free to DM me and ask any questions, always happy to help)..... Instagram Or if you'd like to find out a bit more about our online coaching programme, then click this link..... Your Best You…

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379. Justin Time - Pointless Exercise Baseball Podcast 1:25:46

3M ago1:25:46

1:25:46

The Cubs have a new right handed hitter and the guys try to not confuse Justin Turner with NFL massage enthusiast Justin Tucker, and they remember the time Justin Turner tried to kill everybody during the Dodgers 2020 World Series celebration. Oleg, Praz and Andy discuss whether Jed was being passive aggressive in thanking Tom and the rest of The G…

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378. All-time Cubs Right Fielders - Remember This Crap 2:30:51

3M ago2:30:51

2:30:51

The longest running half-assed historical podcast on the Cubs (probably) is back, and this time Andy and Huey are taking a look at the long, distinguished history of Cubs' right fielders. And we don't just mean Nate Schierholtz. Who were the best ever? Who were the worst? The Cubs have a storied history at the position dating back to a Hall of Fame…

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377. Brother can you spare $40 million? - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:09:01

3M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Alex Bregman took the higher offer and picked the Red Sox over the Cubs. Tom Loxas is on hand to discuss whether that's a blessing in disguise for the Cubs, and the guys try to figure out why Jed was thanking the Omaha Hillbillies for letting him make an offer but also seemingly decrying the fact he couldn't go even higher. They discuss if the Cubs…

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Are The Scales Holding You Back From Losing Weight? 11:32

3M ago11:32

11:32

If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come and follow me on Instagram (feel free to DM me and ask any questions, always happy to help)..... Instagram Or if you'd like to find out a bit more about our online coaching programme, then click this link..... Your Best You…

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376. So many questions as baseball begins again -- Pointless Exercise Baseball Podcast 1:24:35

4M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

Is Alex Bregman worth signing even in the short term? Would it even make sense if the Cubs signed him and traded Nico Hoerner to save a few bucks? Who was a bigger prick, Jim Edmonds, Curt Schilling or Troy Glaus? The answer of course is Trevor Bauer. Does Shohei count as a pitcher on the Dodgers' roster? Why would anybody trade for Nolan Arenado a…

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375. Shocking death of 102 year old, Cubs new TV dope, Super Bowl Props and more -- Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:11:33

4M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

When a 102-year-old matriarch of an NFL team dies you have to do an emergency podcast to help people through their shock. Or maybe you just do a regularly scheduled solo pod to talk about that, the Cubs still kind of pursuing Alex Bregman, their commitment to mediocre TV announcers, Super Bowl props, the Bulls staggering in place and more.…

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Why You Can Lose Weight But Never Keep It Off 20:06

4M ago20:06

20:06

In this episode I discuss the habits of our most successful clients to show you how how they got out of the yo yo diet cycle once and for all. If you can NEVER maintain weight loss, you then please listen to this episode. It will be a game changer for you. If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking a…

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374. So long, Tiny - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:21:54

4M ago1:21:54

1:21:54

There's plenty of Cubs intrigue to talk about with the team apparently involved in trade discussions with the Padres for a top of the rotation starter and/or a closer, so Praz and Oleg are on hand to discuss it all. But it's a podcast done with heavy hearts as the guys have to bid adieu to the great Nick Madrigal. How will they ever cope? They also…

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373. Shopping for old friends - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:08:17

4M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

The Cubs roster might smell like it's pretty well done (or it might smell like something you have to bag up at the dog park), but they are still being linked to a number of moves, including a trade for a former hot shot prospect of their own and a very old reliever that they had just a couple of years ago. Tom Loxas is on hand to discuss whether th…

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What Does Future You Look Like? 9:49

4M ago9:49

9:49

If you can't visualise the person you want to become..... It will NEVER happen In this episode I discuss the importance of having a clear vision and what to do if you don't have one. If you're struggling to lose weight this is a must listen. If you've listened to this episode and thought "this bloke actually knows what he's talking about, then come…

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