Bair It All: The Kintsugi Chronicles

Today's episode features Mike Moosbrugger, a CB East Football Star, Class of 1997 and Wake Forest University Scholarship Athlete, Class of 2001.Mike played 2 years in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Bombers after his college career and then transitioned to coaching youth athletes, and a life as an entrepreneur. Mike coached John's brother, Tony, at CB South in 2004 and 2005,...

Today's episode features Tom Kelly, an anesthetist who came to  @BairKnuckleStrength  after breaking his hip, and was unceremoniously 'retired' after his accident. He needed to get stronger, improve his balance again and wanted a place that could work with his unique situation. He found it at Bair Knuckle Strength. As he's gotten stronger it led him on another journey where a colle...

Today's episode features MJ Bair, again! This time was different though. We sat down one year ago today, on April 25, 2025, to have this conversation. We're publishing it on April 25th, 2026.It's about Tony Bair. April 25th is his birthday. And we were able to actually sit down and have some smiles come out of a conversation about Tony. You definitely DON'T want to miss these smile...

Today's episode features Misty Robinson, a former drug addict who has turned her life around and is healing people with her hands now. Misty grew up in the same area as John and his brother Tony, forming a bond with Tony through some of his friends. Tony was a safe person for Misty in a sea of shit as her life navigated molestation, suicide, rape, addiction, violence, jail and so much more. Mi...

Today's episode features Justin Michaud, the wizard of editing behind the scenes helping us make sure this podcast looks and sounds great! John and Justin met in 2018 through a mutual friend when Justin had a podcast and asked John to be a guest. They became friends and John even asked Justin to help him record his audiobook. Then Covid hit, life changed a bit for everyone and it took a few ye...

Today's episode features Adrianne Ortiz of NuHuman Labs, a current student in the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Program (DCN).John and Adrianne are friends and high school classmates as well. Who knew so many geniuses went to CB West. Adrianne did her senior project on the Atkins diet and lost 30lbs, but not in a healthy way. That led her down the path of getting fit and strong for her sports a...

Today's episode features, Adam Ratcliffe, CB East’s leading tackler of all-time, the GOAT, who stops by to Bair It All with John and Jeremy. Adam talks about his journey of growing up in Bucks County, near Doylestown, Pennsylvania, during the mid to late 90’s. It was Varsity Blues, Friday Night Lights and so much more – The East Coast version. To put it mildly, Adam is the master of being an u...

Today's episode features guest, Zachary Davies. Zach is the son of podcast guest, Marc Davies, who both come to @BairKnuckleStrength and train with John and Jeremy. He is an accomplished student despite what many would consider a 'disability' in Autism, and continues to defy what people have told him. Zach loves the ocean, graduated from a Maritime School and drove an oil tanker before...

And she's back, again! MJ Bair has been busy writing and instead of fighting, we figured it out! This very well could be the ultimate blueprint to tough conversations. This was a LOT of fun, finally!!And we're excited to share what's working. Welcome back, MJ!Here's the 3rd part of her story. If you find it hard to connect with your parents, this may help! Find Your Truthhttps://ia...

Today's episode features our very own @BairKnuckleStrength member, Janet Skidmore! Janet is an only child, from New Jersey, who grew up with a dream to fly around a dance floor, like Fred and Ginger! Life had some other plans early on for her, however, this laltest chapter has seen a change. She started strength training around 60 years old, and has worked her way up to a Silver Dancer in her chos...

Today's episode features our very own  @BairKnuckleStrength  member, Lucia O'Connor! Lucia spent the first 15 years of her life being abused by a Brazilian mother who attempted to abort her. She'd get hit with wood, ridiculed for having male friends who were 'colored' and told she was the problem, something was wrong with her. Her mother even collaborated with an ex to 'pun...

And she's back! MJ Bair has been busy writing and instead of fighting, we figured it out! This very well could be the ultimate blueprint to tough conversations. This was a LOT of fun, finally!! And we're excited to share what's working. Welcome back, MJ! Here's the 2nd part of her story. If you find it hard to connect with your parents, this may help! Find Your Truth https://iamnot...

Today's episode features, Joe Hallman, again! We had such an outpouring of love for Joe and his first podcast, that we decided to run it back! Joe and John won 3 Football State Championships together at CB West Highschool. Joe was John's original Strength Coach. For this episode, a special Thanks goes too: Ben Carber, Joey Szatmary, Dave Armstrong, Bryan Buckley, Mike Moosbrugger, Mike Kapusta, Ad...

Today's episode features, Joe Hallman! Joe and John won 3 Football State Championships together at CB West Highschool. Joe was John's original Strength Coach. Fot this episode, a special Thanks goes too: Ben Carber, Joey Szatmary, Dave Armstrong, Bryan Buckley, Mike Moosbrugger, Mike Kapusta, Adam School, Patrick Hallman, Mike Hallman, Emily Hallman, Marge Bullock, Steve Garton, Katie Marl...

And she's back! MJ Bair has been busy writing and instead of fighting, we figured it out! This very well could be the ultimate blueprint to tough conversations. This was a LOT of fun, finally!!And we're excited to share what's working. Welcome back, MJ!If you find it hard to connect with your parents, this may help! Find Your Truthhttps://iamnotok.com/truth/

Today's episode features, Dave Duane! Dave and John went to CB West High school together, and fell out of touch after school, only to reunite 22 years later by a chance message on LinkedIn. That's where they realized how intertwined their stories really were. John was intrigued seeing David holding a guitar in his profile picture. Come to find out, Dave owns a family music business. David...

The world is bursting with magic, and for anyone looking, it positively pulses. As a family of life-long learners, Margaux and Walter Kent first made things for themselves, now they make them for everyone. They are husband and wife with two boys, a Pearl (their dog) and their business, called Peg and Awl.  @PegandAwlBuilt  started in 2010 in their Philadelphia row home when Søren was two and Silas...

Today's episode features, Adam Scholl! Adam and John went to CB West HS and won 2 Football State Championships together. After school they fell out of touch, only to reunite around the passing of their legendary coach, Mike Pettine Sr. This episode touches on what it was like to play on a PIAA AAAA Football State Championship team, along with the challenges and gifts that brought after those d...

And she's back! MJ Bair has been healing and is ready for some more podcasting! Today she rejoins us with Jeremy now in the mix, this conversation was able to go to some interesting places. And still return to a better place. These conversations are still challenging. However, we're getting better. You don't want miss this, especially if you're looking to improve and heal like we a...

Today's episode features our first non-family, second guest, Shawn Bean! Shawn is the founder of Matrix Health and Wellness, and he is also autistic. After succumbing to mold toxicity 20 years ago, he's been on the path to cure himself and in the process he's cured countless others. His curse, autism, is also a gift which allows him the talents to do the work he does. Shawn believes Au...

Today's episode features guest, Marc Davies. Marc is the father of Zach, who both come to  @BairKnuckleStrength  and train with John and Jeremy. Marc is also an accomplished athlete having played Volleyball at the University of Pennsylvania. And has won several Ultimate Frisbee Championships in the local Philly area. Marc is an environmental lawyer by trade and wants the best for us, not just...

Today's episode features guest, Eric Chessen. Eric is a fitness professional in North Carolina. Eric created the program: Autism Fitness, out of necessity. He saw a population he loved working with. And they were not being taken care of properly, they were underserved. So, he did something about it. And now he has Autism Master Pro's in places like Montana and Croatia! Join us, and Eric, a...

In today's episode, we have Jeremy Palmer returning as we open up a discussion about another VERY misunderstood topic: Supplements. This is a very general overview of the subject in order to give you a 101 level of education. This is a way to get started understanding Supplements a little better and open up some dialogue about them! Please post your comments and questions below. This a good on...

In today's episode, we have Jeremy Palmer returning as we open up a discussion about another VERY misunderstood nutrient: Fat. This is a very general overview of the subject in order to give you a 101 level of education. This is a way to get started understanding Fats a little better and open up some dialogue about them! Please post your comments and questions below. This a good one :) You don't w...

In today's episode, we have Jeremy Palmer returning as we open up a discussion about a VERY misunderstood nutrient: Carbohydrates. This is a very general overview of the subject in order to give you a 101 level of education. This is a way to get started understanding Carbohydrates a little better and open up some dialogue about it! Please post your comments and questions below. This a good one :)Y...