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If you could cancel one thing? | One good question
Today question sets up a bit of an addition by subtraction situation. If you could eliminate one thing from the world, in order to improve a lot of other things, what would it be? We took some creat
How do you stick with a lifting hobby for the long haul? | Crew Show
Weve all seen lifters go hard at the beginning and then burn out fast. Is it possible to pace yourself and continue to enjoy it year after year? Is competing the answer? We start off with trying to g
Are saunas best for recovery? | One Good Question
This weeks question comes from our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com). Bronzielocks asked, Can you talk about using the sauna for recovery? Or what are your favorite recovery activities? With al
Best roadside attractions, America’s favorite candies, and is the F in FMK good or bad?
We try to guess our way through the top 10 candies in the US and break down some of the best roadside attractions around the country (particularly between LA and Las Vegas). We debate whether the F in
What would you do if you suddenly had $5 Billion? | One Good Question
This weeks question comes from a member of our Discord (goodcompanydiscord.com). EvilFern asks, If you woke up with 5 billion in the bank account tomorrow, how would your life change? What would
Weird things you can inherit (Part two)? | Crew Show
Back to our discussion of an article from a non-fitness source detailing 16 weird things that people can inherit.As a strength community, we talk a lot about genetic potential. Some are gifted in so
Is it ok (or creepy) for guys to talk to women in the gym? | One Good Question
Commercial gyms have often been seen as pickup joints or meat markets. Lets face it. Guys can be awkward and creepy. Is it ok to try it these days? If so, how do you it with a decent chance of succes
Weird things you can inherit (Part one)? | Crew Show
As a strength community, we talk a lot about genetic potential. Some are gifted in some areas and weak in others. Some things are in our control, but others just arent. We used a mainstream article o
Are USAPL 2025 qualifying totals too high? | One Good Question
In something of a sequel to our last episode, we discuss the USAPLs new, much higher qualifying totals for the 2025 Raw Nationals. Obviously higher QTs mean fewer entries. That has the potential to r
How big should a national meet be? | Crew Show
We are supported by Legion Athletics. Use our code goodcompany for 20% off at https://legionathletics.com/. The USAPL national meets have grown to epic proportions in the past several years. For