Best Male Perspective On Books Podcasts (2025)

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Ivy and Bean and Stella: What's up with Your Spleen? 29:44

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Mike and David welcome their first guest. EVER. Mike's daughter and brand new college student Stella who read Ivy and Bean as a child and--spoiler alert--still loves it!! Stella doesn't miss a bean--beat as she dives in to the normal dad banter and tangents on improv, prepositions, and Steve Carrell. Stella brings unexpectedly expected "sass" to th…

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Tides of Change: Deborah Hammett on Life and Sailing 54:35

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Join Edith, the host of Book Lover's Companion podcast, as she interviews Debra Hammett, a former educator turned sailor and author. Sailing presently between Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Deborah shares her transformative journey from a school principal to a single-handed sailor navigating the East coast. The discussion covers Debra's book 'Youn…

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The Little Engine That Could: We Think We Can-can 32:10

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The Dads on Books, Mike and David, chug along discussing The Little Engine That Could, proving they "think they can" podcast! David chose the book, then, like a lost toy, couldn't quite recall why. Mike, however, remembers the 1900s, but not why he went into the kitchen! They explore old-timey art (complete with hyphens!), discover Watty Piper's se…

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True Crime Unveiled: Killer Stories with Claire St. Amant 55:27

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In this episode of Book Lover‘s Companion, host Edith sits down with journalist, TV producer, podcaster, and author Claire St. Amant. Straight from Dallas, Texas, Claire delves into her experiences as a TV producer for true crime shows, particularly focusing on her memoir, 'Killer Story.' The conversation covers a variety of topics, including the b…

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Episode 200 Part 3: The Art of Storytelling: Teri M. Brown's Journey 1:23:59

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In this special 200th episode of Book Lover’s Companion, host Edith welcomes back the accomplished author and regular guest, Teri M. Brown. Teri shares details about her recent projects, including an inspirational memoir titled '10 Little Rules for a Double But Adventure', and her children's book 'Little Lola and her Big Dream'. She also opens up a…

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Evaluation and Management of Testosterone | Starting Strength Radio #332 1:10:32

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Rip talks with Dr. Wittmer about changing perspectives on testosterone therapy as they discuss a paper from the American Urological Association, Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency (2024).By Mark Rippetoe

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Episode 200 Part 2: Ink & Insights: The All-Male Panel on Writing 1:20:34

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Join host Edith for a special episode of Book Lovers Companion as she welcomes five talented male authors: Rob Creekmore, Alex Foster, Daniel Bautz, Robert Craven, and Toby LeBlanc, for an engaging and diverse panel discussion. In this episode, each author introduces themselves, discusses their unique writing journeys, and reads excerpts from their…

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Sleeping Cutie Live: Up Owl Nite, Sand's Groove & Stinky Feet Blues 31:19

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Welcome to Dads on Books, where Mike and David FINALLY hit record and make an episode after 40 minutes of talking about "random things." They immediately forgot everything. (We blame Blockbuster's brain-erasing technology). Rob Reiff started last week's "Little House in the Big Woods" episode accidentally, in his pocket, and has to rewind it like a…

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Episode 200 Part 1: Women in Fiction - Voices and Perspectives 1:26:32

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Join Edith in a special milestone episode of Book Lovers Companion as she celebrates episode 200 with a distinguished panel of women's fiction writers. Featuring Lisa Towles, Gail Priest, Francine Ehrenberg, Gerry Wilson, Kimberly Sullivan, and special insights from Edith, this episode explores the nuances of women's fiction, character development,…

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Ukrainian POW Recalls How He Went From Pacifist To Soldier 1:57:05

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I sat down with Maksym Butkevych, a human rights activist who spent more than two years as a POW in Russian captivity. Hearing him describe the torture and starvation he endured was heartbreaking. What moved me most was Maksym's transformation—from a pacifist with no military experience to someone who took up arms to defend his homeland immediately…

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Who was Laura Ingalls Wilder: Cliff's Notes and Spoiler Alerts 34:55

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This episode of Dads on Books sees Mike and David finally hit record after a legendary hour-and-a-half pre-show chat! They dive into "Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?", discussing "Cliffnotes" and hilarious plot spoilers like Pa pouring lead bullets. Learn about Laura's supposedly "easy life" with Almanzo, when she marries up. The dads also debate bur…

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Unveiling Iceland: Crime, Culture, and Change with Jon Atli Jonasson 53:57

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Join Edith as she welcomes Jon Atli Jonasson, an acclaimed playwright, screenwriter, and crime fiction author from Iceland. In this riveting episode, Yon discusses his new book 'Broken', its translations, and the unique aspects of Icelandic society mirrored in his crime writing. Discover how Jon’s background in theater influences his storytelling, …

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It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare | Starting Strength Radio #331 1:18:27

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Mark Rippetoe talks to Kelly Fristoe about the health insurance industry, broken healthcare delivery, and the need for dismantling and rebuilding the entire system. Watch the documentary It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare and read its companion book to learn more about the current unstable system and a way out.…

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Fancy Nancy and the Case of the '80s Throwbacks 34:19

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This is my boss, Mike & David, we're not millionaires, but we are a heck of 2 guys... In the latest episode of Dads on Books, we explore the decadence of Fancy Nancy. Nostalgia was on our minds as we careened towards a cliff edge of the Gogos, Hart to Hart, and many other things from the 80s that we say twice. Join us for a tear-filled episode of s…

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Exploring Sinister Spiritual Realms with Noir Thriller Author Blake Rudman 47:24

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In this episode of the Book Lovers Companion podcast, host Edith interviews noir thriller author Blake Ruman about his latest novel, Never Ends. Set in Austin, Texas, this new release from Hellbound Books is a gripping spiritual thriller that blends elements of psychological suspense, supernatural fiction, and biblical themes. Chapters 00:00 Introd…

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XO3: Resentment, Distance, Lost Spark? Here’s the Cure. 24:35

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Most couples don’t break up because of “big issues”. They break up because the spark quietly fades. The polarity slips over time. The attraction dies. Conversations turn into logistics and chores instead of play, passion, and connection. This episode of Love Code: SIGMA is all about showing you why this happens, and how to reignite the fire. Inside…

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Ukrainian Soldier: Trump Thinks Putin Is His Friend. He’s Not. 1:12:30

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Regardless of how the talks in Alaska end between Russian President Vladimir Putin And U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian-American soldier Yaroslav Ponomarov believes it will not end in Ukraine’s favor. Yaroslav moved to Brooklyn with his parents when he was five and grew up American. But when Russia invaded his homeland he decided to return, j…

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Underground: Elephants, Eggs and Deep-Earth Delights 35:09

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This week David and Mike head "Underground" to learn about how a city's underground systems work. I know, sounds like a snooze-fest. BUT, not only is there a lot to learn about city building, there are little pieces of humor in the pictures that will draw you in. We really dig this intriguing book by another David, David Macauley. Looking for an ep…

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Exploring Historical Noir with Stephen Eoannou: The Journey of Bishop and Gia 55:31

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In this episode of Book Lovers Companion, host chatswith fiction author Stephen Eoannou about his latest book "AfterPearl," released in May 2025. Stephen discusses the inspirations andresearch behind his book, set in 1942 shortly after Pearl Harbor, and delvesinto the creation of complex characters like Nicholas 'Nicky the Weasel' Bishopand his det…

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Q&A Episode - Books, Bars, and PRs | Starting Strength Radio #330 1:39:23

1M ago1:39:23

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Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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The World According to Humphrey: Oh, For Squeek's Sake 29:20

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Squeektastically Sqeektastic! David and Mike could squeek away for hours about Humphrey (oui oui oui!), but... spoiler alert! (There aren't any real spoilers here). They uncover author Betty G. Birney's hilarious revelation that Humphrey initially had an "Accent." Who knew a book about a rodent could be so touching and inspiring? Reminding us of "T…

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Discovering Family History with Julie Brill 51:27

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Join Edith and guest Julie Brill on Book Love'sCompanion as they delve into the memoir 'Hidden in Plain Sight.' Discover theharrowing yet inspiring journey of Julie's father, born in Belgrade,Yugoslavia, during WWII, and their family's resilience through the Holocaust.Julie shares her midlife mission to uncover the untold stories of the Jews ofBelg…

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Terrell at the Lviv Book Forum with Myroslav Shkandrij and Bohdana Romantsova 1:03:18

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Terrell was invited to be on a panel at the Hay Festival in Lviv in October. It's a wide ranging conversation that places the current war in the kind of historical context that is rarely a part of legacy media reporting. The work of Myroslav Shkandrij, professor emeritus at the Department of German and Slavic Studies, University of Manitoba, and au…

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Training Response at Different Life Stages | Starting Strength Radio #329 1:31:02

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Rip discusses how training response changes over time, comparing and contrasting different stages in life.By Mark Rippetoe

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Fox in Socks: Look Out, It's a Twister! 31:25

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The Doctor will see you now! In their first Dr. Seuss book discussion, Fox in Socks, Mike and David chew on blue goo and in an unmuddled tweetle beetle battle, happen upon some Suess-lore. And their smart tongues? Just headed out on a trip to Numbs-ville! Looking for an episode we touched on in this one? How about: The Giving Tree or Guess How Much…

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Exploring Horror Writing and Publishing with James Longmore & Xtina Marie 1:07:59

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Join host Edith on Book Lovers Companion as sheinterviews James Longmore and Xtina Marie, fellow podcasters, authors, andco-founders of Hellbound Books Publishing. In this episode, they delve intotheir journey of starting a horror publishing house, discuss their passion forthe horror genre, and share their experiences in writing, editing, andpublis…

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Barbell Training and Personal Trainers | Starting Strength Radio #328 59:45

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If your personal trainer is not showing you how to do the barbell exercises, you are not getting the most value for your money or the time and effort you are spending in the gym. Rip explains how the Starting Strength model can be integrated for the best results.By Mark Rippetoe

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Guess How Much I Love You: It's a Hare-y Tale 24:26

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This week, the Dads discuss the book Guess How Much I Love You. Dad A quizzes Dad Number One on art mediums, #1 discovers details about the ISBN page, A crosses the globe looking for the location and #1 plans a trip to see his long lost relatives at Walker Books. After all the hubbub, it's a consensus, they both love it! Looking for an episode we t…

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From Indie Publisher to Author Consultant: Sharon Woodhouse's Journey and Insights 56:56

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Join host Edith in this episode of Book Lover'sCompanion as she converses with Sharon Woodhouse, a former indie book publisherand current owner of Conspire Creative. Sharon shares her unique journey fromgraduating with a philosophy degree to becoming a successful book publisher inChicago. She delves into the intricacies of indie publishing, the shi…

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Q&A Episode - Trolling Rip, Grip, and Mace or Warhammer? | Starting Strength Radio #327 1:07:06

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Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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Little House in the Big Woods: the Dads Learn to Smoke a Deer 32:23

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Welcome to "Dads on Books," Episode X where Mike and David venture into books for an older audience, don’t worry, it's still a kids book. The dads tackle Little House in the Big Woods, a book so enthralling dad #A bought a vintage set for $5. Join us while we learn about churning butter, smoking a deer (the meat) and other fun stuff. It's a "riveti…

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What He Left Behind. Murder and Mayhem in small town America. A conversation with Benjamin Bradley 54:31

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Joining me for this episode is crime fiction author Benjamin Bradley to talk about writing crime fiction, the writing process, characters, plots and more! Enjoy the episode! Find out more about Benjamin here: https://benjaminbradleywrites.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:…

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Q&A Episode - Back, Bench, and Big Man Programming | Starting Strength Radio #326 1:40:16

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Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green 25:42

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In this weeks episode, David and Mike explore the wild and wackily kookified world of Dan Gutman!By Michael Walker & David Patrick

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Together We Rise. Fantasy between urban and epic. A conversation with Richie Billing 51:12

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Joining me for this episode is lawyer, fantasy author and podcaster Richie Billing to talk about writing fantasy, world building, characters, plots and more! Enjoy the episode!Find out more about Richie here:https://richiebilling.comIf you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buym…

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Thoughts on Training Women | Starting Strength Radio #325 1:03:13

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Rip talks about how to approach training women - you train them the same way, but adjust for neuromuscular differences to get the best progress from each lifter.By Mark Rippetoe

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Sideways Stories from Wayside school 27:08

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This week, David did research and Mike read the back of the book, finding that, "More than 6 million kids have laughed..." We would like to add to that, these 2 dads, laughed heartily from the 30th floor, while discussing the Matrix with Mrs. Zarves.By Michael Walker & David Patrick

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Where the Grass Don't Grow and the Vultures Sing. The art of the short story. A conversation with Edward Rosick 58:01

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Joining me for this episode is physician, author and returning guest Edward Rosick to talk about his collection of short stories, writing, editing and more! Enjoy the episode! Find out more about Edward here: https://www.edrosick.net/about If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://w…

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Digital Health & Staying Safe Online | Starting Strength Radio #324 1:02:32

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What do you need to know about keeping your kids - and yourself - safe on the internet? Ben Gillenwater, the Family IT Guy, returns to the show to discuss how to recognize and counter the addictive potential and other dangers of the digital world.By Mark Rippetoe

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The Book with No Pictures 22:34

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This week, Mike and David discuss... nothing. We speak of many nothings, "The Book with No Pictures," which is much like the beginning of life, a blank canvas. We discuss ideas for sequels, and the deep existentialist meaning of the artistically artsy artistry within the annals of it's history. David drops names, Mike sweeps them up, and in the end…

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To End the Night. Julius Caesar's secret war. A conversation with Lleuw Grey 1:15:19

3M ago1:15:19

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Joining me for this episode is fantasy author Lleuw Grey to talk about his historic fantasy book, writing, editing, ideas and more. Enjoy! Find out more about Lleuw here: https://www.lluewgreyauthor.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Combat Effectiveness with Drew Estell | Starting Strength Radio #323 1:08:50

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Rip is joined in the studio by Drew Estell of Baer Solutions for a discussion of combat effectiveness, firearm training, and related topics.By Mark Rippetoe

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Frog and Toad are Friends 34:45

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This week Davey and Mikey talk about one of Mike's favorite childhood books, "Frog and Toad are Friends." We discuss some interesting things we learned about the author and decide which character we relate to more. In addition, we give Frog and Toad names, and discuss the origins of snail mail. All in all, a ribbiting good time!…

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The Gillenwaters and the Gyms | Starting Strength Radio #322 1:05:56

3M ago1:05:56

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Starting Strength Gyms' very own Ray, Ben, and Jen Gillenwater join Rip on the show to discuss operations, political and regulatory climates, and training at the Gyms.By Mark Rippetoe

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Cars and Trucks... and Things That Go 36:05

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Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go In this week's episode, David and Mike talk about Richard Scarry and his books. Mike picks the wrong book to buy and David thinks that's hilarious. We make suggestions about book titles and laugh a lot about the books and reference back to episodes from long long ago. Enjoy this episode of Dads on…

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Strength and Soldiering with Justin Goonan | Starting Strength Radio #321 58:20

3M ago58:20

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Justin Goonan, Army strength and conditioning coach, joins Rip, Nick, and Rusty to discuss training, testing, and working with military populations.By Mark Rippetoe

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Big Words for Little People 38:31

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Long ago, In a galaxy far, far away... Dad's on Books- EPISODE 4 David And Mike take on the book, Big Words for Little People, by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell. Listen as David tells us why he didn't like the book, and then changes his mind as he continues reading it. Mike was confused, so he hadn't reread it, but he remembers a lot of it, bec…