50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD


Latest Episodes

How do you organize yourself when starting a business? | One Good Question
May 10, 2024

This week’s question comes from Mike’s Instagram:   “How do you organize your thoughts, wants, and plans when you’re building a business.”   Everybody has their own personal organizational approache

Will Instagram changes kill powerlifting memes?
May 08, 2024

It looks like changes are afoot. Instagram may be changing how its algorithm serves up shared (versus original) content. Will this entirely change the meme game? We also ran down lists of the most in

Does music really affect performance? | One Good Question
May 03, 2024

Does a PR song really help you get a PR? Does the tempo of music change the speed of your cardio workout? Maybe most importantly, does it affect your motivation to lift? Sebastian Brambila https://

Does looking jacked always make a good impression ?
May 01, 2024

Weve always been told not to judge a book by its cover, but does that stop us? No! Even when its not a good idea. Why do we make these judgments? We look at three physical characteristics that hu

When should kids start strength training? | One Good Question
April 26, 2024

This weeks question is more of a parenting question than a physiology question. When should parents introduce strength training? The answer is simpler than youd think. Sebastian Brambila https://

How come some powerlifting rules make no sense?
April 24, 2024

If short lifters can use blocks under their feet in competition, why cant tall lifters use a taller bench? Thats just one example, but when you take a closer look there are definitely some things th

What one thing would make you a good business owner? | One Good Question
April 19, 2024

We've got a business question this week. What do you bring to the table as a potential business owner? What one thing would make you a better business owner than an employee?Our Wednesday guest, Ry

Ryan Thompson found his way, and you might find yours, too
April 17, 2024

Ryan Thompson is a plumber. Hes actually Jims plumber. But he didnt plan to be a plumber. After fighting through addiction, a chance moment at a gas station led to a path forward for him. Locking i

What do you want to see in your last moments? | One Good Question
April 12, 2024

Recent studies (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/02/new-science-of-death-brain-activity-consciousness-near-death-experience) show that the brain is furious with activity in the minutes aft

Avi shares plans
April 10, 2024

Our head trainer at Third Street Barbell, Avi Lieu (https://www.instagram.com/avi.lieu), is making moves. She brings us up to date on whats next and we try to fill her in on Firesticks, AppleTVs, and