Best John Lundquist Podcasts (2025)

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Evan Cohen on Molly Qerim, Stephen A. Smith, Howard Stern, and more 1:13:06

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Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host for ESPN's "Unsportsmanlike" Evan Cohen. Brandon and Evan discuss a wide range of topics including him working on "Morning Men" and "Unsportsmanlike," his reaction to Molly Qerim leaving "First Take" and guest hosting, his interaction with Howard Stern, and more. -2:08: ESPN Radio, hosting “Unsportsmanlike” -1…

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Ep411 – Running, Deadlifting, and Stretching…Are They Bad for Longevity? 24:21

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Recently I did a “request for a request.” A number of subscribed community members in The Lifetime Athlete App responded with questions about running, deadlifting, and stretching. Much of this stemmed by prominent thought leaders in the longevity space suggesting that these exercises should be off the table if you’re seriously trying to play the lo…

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Kyle Long on his dad Howie, playing baseball, Travis Kelce, and more 48:52

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Host Brandon Contes interviews former NFL player and analyst on "The NFL Today +" Kyle Long. Brandon and Kyle discuss a wide range of topics including growing up with Howie Long as a father, getting drafted by the Chicago White Sox but deciding to play football instead, being friends with Travis Kelce, and more. -2:08: Chicago Bears Week 1 -15:22: …

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Rich Eisen on NFL-ESPN deal, hosting 'SportsCenter,' honoring Stuart Scott, and more 1:03:39

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Host Brandon Contes interviews host of "The Rich Eisen Show" and NFL Network Rich Eisen. Brandon and Rich discuss a wide range of topics including ESPN buying NFL Media and the NFL owning a piece of ESPN, hosting "SportsCenter" for the first time in over 20 years and paying tribute to Stuart Scott, "The Rich Eisen Show" moving to Disney+ and ESPN, …

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Episode 310: Burgundy / The End: The Intro 1:02:39

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This is the last season of Disgorgeous. It is about Burgundy. It will go on until we have said our piece. We explain this all on the episode but we are serious. This, however, is NOT the last episode Support the showBy Disgorgeous

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Ep410 – Training Talk September 2025 53:22

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New month, new training block, new YOU…Hell Yes! This Training Talk episode introduces the Endurance Block, discusses block transitions within the Annual Training Plan, and offers 5 things to avoid when you’re training for LIFE! Enjoy. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the …

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Bill Connelly on Bill Belichick, NIL, pro/rel in college football, and more 47:53

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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN college football staff writer Bill Connelly. Brandon and Bill discuss a wide range of topics including Bill Belichick at North Carolina, NIL and the transfer portal, whether or not promotion/relegation can work in college football, and more. -1:54: Bill’s books, NIL, realignment, and network influence -16:04: Com…

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Ep409 – Bikepacking the GDMBR with Doug Fletcher 1:11:32

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I recently had a fantastic conversation with my friend Doug Fletcher. Doug is a Lifetime Athlete and in 2025 he completed the U.S. portion of the Great Divide Mountain Biking Route. Doug rode south to north, from the Mexican border to the Canadian border. He shares his experiences of riding, camping, and enjoying the Rocky Mountains along with his …

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Ep408 – Advanced Resistance Training for Older Athletes 41:10

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How do you use advanced resistance training methods with older athletes? Build strength? Maintain muscle mass? Prevent or slow sarcopenia? Avoid injury? Have fun? Learn all this and more in Episode 408 of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the u…

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Damon Amendolara on Chris Russo, Mo Gaba, John Fisher, and more 1:09:32

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Damon Amendolara, host of "The D.A. Show With Babchik." Brandon and Damon discuss a wide range of topics including working for Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and having a show on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio channel, Mo Gaba calling into Damon's radio show and Mo's legacy, being fed up with what John Fisher is doing to the …

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Ep407 – Training Talk August 2025 33:30

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It’s time for another training talk episode. It’s August and we’re embracing our outdoor training split in the Speed Block. Life is so good for Lifetime Athletes. Be fast my friends…be fast! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the……

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Ep406 -Climbing to New Heights with Brad Lundquist 1:05:00

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Today I had a fantastic conversation with TLA app and community member Brad Lundquist. I’ve gotten to know Brad over the past several years and have found him to a very forward-thinking Lifetime Athlete whose opinions and actions are as intelligent as they are inspirational. And he’s a damn stellar human to boot. Brad shared his recent journey in m…

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Ep405 – Dad Bod Be Gone! 27:07

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The Dad Bod Be Gone program is exclusively available to subscribed members in The Lifetime Athlete App. How to train, eat, sleep, and live your life for ultimate health, fitness, and body composition. Learn more! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for li…

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Verne Lundquist on 'Happy Gilmore 2,' legendary calls, the Masters, and more 1:18:10

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Host Brandon Contes interviews broadcasting legend Verne Lundquist. Brandon and Verne discuss a wide range of topics including Verne's time on the "Happy Gilmore" movies, the behind the scenes details of his iconic calls over his near 60-year career, his various broadcast partners, and more. -2:01: “Happy Gilmore 2” -15:35: Retirement/Iconic Master…

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Episode 309: Star Wines: Ghorman ft Rafa Garcia Febles 1:06:52

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Rafa came on to discuss Ghorman but also to have a slight elder millenial midlife crisis. I can't believe we keep getting older, lol. Weird. You should take an opportunity to listen to the Hold Steady. ////Wines//// La Rogerie, Alsace Pinots, 'Reserve Perpetuelle,' NV (22)// Domaine les Aricoques, Vin de Savoie Rouge, 2021// Philokalia, West Bank R…

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Ep404 – Unique Workouts You Might Like to Try 36:15

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Being fit and having fun…there are so many ways to accomplish this objective. Here are a few suggestions! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The Lifetime Athlete App is also …

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Dan Orlovsky on re-signing with ESPN, being on TV, wild food takes, and more 54:02

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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky. Brandon and Dan discuss a wide range of topics including staying at ESPN and whether or not he considered leaving, praying for Damar Hamlin and having his autistic son on air during World Autism Awareness Day, his various food takes, and more. -1:53: Staying at ESPN -15:51: Being at ESPN…

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Ep403 – 7 Reasons Not to Trust Every Longevity Influencer 14:12

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Some longevity influencers are awesome. Others are full of crap. How do you know? Let’s talk about that! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The Lifetime Athlete App is also t…

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Howard Megdal on his Caitlin Clark book, Clark's popularity, WNBA growth, and more 48:32

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Host Brandon Contes interviews founder of The IX newsletter, The Next, and author of "Becoming Caitlin Clark," Howard Megdal. With the WNBA All-Star Game coming up, Brandon and Howard discuss his new book along with a wide range of topics including Caitlin Clark's talent and her rise in popularity, how the media covers Clark, the WNBA's role and it…

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Episode 308: Star Wines: Naboo ft Justine Belle 1:03:52

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Justine came on to talk about the Gungan planet, Naboo, the origin of humans in the Star Wars Galaxy and Zinc supplements. This is a v good episode.//// ////List//// La Garagista, White Sparkling Wine of Vermont, 'Ci Confonde,' 2024 // Muchada Leclapart, Jerez, 'Lumiere,' 2022// Lady of the Sunshine, SLO Coast, 'Solera White wine no 3,' NV //// Sup…

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Dave Sims on being voice of the Yankees, torpedo bats, Boomer Esiason, and more 48:22

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster Dave Sims. Brandon and Dave discuss a wide range of topics including replacing John Sterling as voice of the Yankees, the public overreaction of torpedo bats, responding to Boomer Esiason's criticism of taking a series off in May, and more. -1:49: Yankees talk, TV and radio -8:06…

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Ep402 – The Top 5 Longevity Tips for Maturing Athletes 36:50

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If you are in it for the long game, and want to stay healthy, fit and high-performing for LIFE…you’ll appreciate The Top 5 Longevity Tips for Maturing Athletes. Episode 402 of the Podcast features a lively discussion on how you can leverage nutrition, training, and recovery for the major wins. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete…

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Tim Legler on NBA coverage, Damian Lillard, LeBron James, and more 55:52

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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NBA analyst and host of "The ALL NBA Podcast" Tim Legler. Brandon and Tim discuss a wide range of topics including how things like three point shooting and physicality in the NBA has changed since he played in the 90s, working at ESPN, the opportunity Damian Lillard has after being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, …

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Ep401 – Training Talk July 2025 57:41

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We’re starting our Speed Block in the periodized Annual Training Plan. It’s time to go fast, safely and effectively. I’m very pleased that speed training is finally getting the attention it deserves from the fitness and longevity crowd. Ironically, it’s always been a part of what we do here at TLA because comprehensive athleticism requires speed. T…

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Episode 307: Star Wines: Coruscant ft. Miguel de Leon 1:39:47

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There's no way around this: all time banger of an episode, maybe Miguel's finest appearance yet. I'm pretty sure I cut all the bad parts so if this makes you mad at any of us that's due to a problem with your heart. The twisted throuple discusses wine using the lens of Coruscant, the urban planet at the center of the Galaxy. Weirdly enough, this ac…

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Ep 400 – How to Deal with Sore Legs 22:52

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Got soreness? There are ways to deal with sore legs. We discuss them in Episode 400 of the one and only Lifetime Athlete Podcast. Thanks for listening! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education…

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Jay Bilas on Cooper Flagg, NIL, NBA Draft, and more 55:18

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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN college basketball and NBA analyst Jay Bilas. Brandon and Jay discuss a wide range of topics including Cooper Flagg going from Duke to the NBA Draft, the future of NIL amid the House vs. NCAA settlement, practicing law while being a broadcaster, and more. -:45: Cooper Flagg -14:47: Oklahoma City Thunder -16:37: N…

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Episode 306: Star Wines: Mustafar FT Pete from Llewelyn Wines and Sturge 1:07:10

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We're back and dumber than ever. Kevin decided this theme and it's perfect, but he was with his family and wasn't able to actually figure out how it should go, so I asked the two smartest people in wine, Pete and Emily, to help me figure it out. This is the first episode of our star wars blind tasting season and it is based off of the planet Mustaf…

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Ep399 – Zesty Challenges to Spice Up Your Week 39:03

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Oh yea, here are some examples of the challenges we use every week in our Training Tribe programming within The Lifetime Athlete App. Members can select the challenge of their choice, and crush it! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app……

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Noah Eagle on Ian Eagle, 'NBA on NBC,' Michael Jordan, and more 58:31

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Host Brandon Contes interviews "NBA on NBC" and "Big Ten Saturday Night" voice Noah Eagle. Brandon and Noah discuss a wide range of topics including how dad Ian Eagle is outside the broadcast booth, how the "NBA on NBC" will combine nostalgia with the current NBA product, being co-workers with Michael Jordan, working the Olympics with Dwyane Wade, …

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Ep398 – Training Talk June 2025 51:47

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This Training Talk episode for June 2025 reviews the training split that the Training Tribe is utilizing for the month, along with tips for exercise technique and athletic capacity development. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evol…

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Mike Greenberg on Michael Jordan, 'Inside the NBA,' Shedeur Sanders, and more 1:00:44

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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN's "Get Up!" and "Sunday NFL Countdown" host Mike Greenberg. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including covering Michael Jordan in the early 90s, how "Inside the NBA" will do on ESPN, ESPN's strategy in covering Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft, and more. -:48: Growing up a Knicks fan -2:10…

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Ep397 – Tips for Lifetime Athletes to Live By…Edition 1 49:31

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In The Lifetime Athlete App, we have nearly 500 tips in our Tips4LIFE! section. Subscribed members can scroll through and select anything that appeals to them. Here are a few to demonstrate what they’re all about. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for……

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Episode 305: The Wines of California ft. Elaine Chukan Brown and Christie Frank 1:12:40

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We're back. The boys welcome the truly incandescent Elaine Chukan Brown to discuss their incredible The Wines of California. Please stop what you're doing and read it. It is, full stop, absolutely required reading if you would like to ever think about wine again. Buy it. Christie came too, just in case we got weird or awkward. (We didn't but we lov…

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James Hinchcliffe on Indy 500, Danica Patrick, Roger Penske, and more 28:06

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox IndyCar analyst and 2016 Indy 500 pole sitter James Hinchcliffe. With the 2025 Indy 500 approaching, Brandon and James discuss a wide range of topics including taking risks even after a near-fatal crash, working with Danica Patrick, how the series is going with Roger Penske owning a team as well as IndyCar, and mo…

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Ep396 – Longevity-Based Resistance Training 38:24

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Longevity-Based Resistance Training for Lifetime Athletes or lifelong fitness enthusiasts! How do you use resistance training when the long game is your focus? Find out! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nu…

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Curt Menefee on 'Fox NFL Sunday,' UFL, interviewing Eric Adams, and more 40:57

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Host Brandon Contes interviews "Fox NFL Sunday" host and Fox UFL play-by-play broadcaster Curt Menefee. Brandon and Curt discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Fox NFL Sunday" and being a part of Jimmy Johnson's Pro Football Hall of Fame announcement, a look at the strengths and opportunities of the UFL, pressing New York City mayor Eric…

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Ep395 – Basic Movement Patterns for Lifetime Athletes…Part 2 1:07:13

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We’re back with Part 2 of Basic Movement Patterns for Lifetime Athletes. This episode features a discussion of the 7 major patterns and examples of how we program for athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate……

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Ep394 – Basic Movement Patterns for Lifetime Athletes…Part 1 39:58

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This episode provides a global view of basic movement patterns for lifetime athletes. Program design, exercise selection and modification, and longevity-based thinking. And more. This is Part 1 and we’ll discuss many of the considerations around basic movement patterns. In Part 2, we’ll look at specific examples of a variety of exercises in each pa…

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Mark Immelman on the Masters, Tiger Woods, Jim Nantz, and more 47:40

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Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports golf reporter Mark Immelman. Brandon and Mark discuss a wide range of topics including brother Trevor's 2008 Masters win, Tiger Woods' future, the upcoming PGA Championship, and more. -1:17: Which is harder? Playing golf or analyzing golf on TV? -2:14: Pointing out how difficult golf is on TV -3:28: Which i…

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Matt Miller on Shedeur Sanders, NFL Draft, Mel Kiper Jr. and more 47:15

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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Shedeur Sanders' drop in the NFL Draft, the lack of attention paid to Cam Ward and how Ward can use that to his advantage, Mel Kiper Jr.'s advice to Matt, and more. -:37: Post-draft routine -1:49: Green Bay as an NFL Draft ho…

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Ep393 – Training Talk May 2025 50:17

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It’s time for another Training Talk Episode! This month we are beginning the annual Power Block. A discussion on the definition and application of power accompanies a thorough description of the Training Tribe programming. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitn…

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Chris Fallica on Lee Corso, 'College GameDay,' 'Big Noon Kickoff,' and more 1:09:08

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports wagering expert and "Big Noon Kickoff" contributor Chris Fallica. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including Lee Corso's retirement announcement, Corso's headgear picks on "College GameDay," "Big Noon Kickoff" challenging "GameDay," and more. -:44: Reaction to Lee Corso retiring -4:11: Worki…

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Ep392…Deloading for Lifetime Athletes 29:44

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The deloading period is pure gold for Lifetime Athletes. Strategic and temporary reductions in training workload can facilitate gains in conditioning and performance. And they help to preserve health and longevity. It’s all in Ep392 of the pod. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. …