Bourbon and Balance

This week we interview Solo Scott, who was visiting Grand Rapids from Venice Beach, California. Solo tells us his story about growing up in California, skateboarding and surfing, and eventually touring the world as a professional surfer.  Check out Solo's rad pictures and videos on Instagram  

This week we interview Rachel Clousing, Personal Trainer and Former Figure Pro Competitor. Rachel is also a Personal Trainer and functional fitness Coach at 8th Day Gym. Follow Rachel on Social Media: @rachelclousing 

This week we interviewed Michael and Heather Paas. We discuss their athletic backgrounds, how they got into the sport of Crossfit, how their relationship has grown training and competing together, and how having children has changed their training. 

This week we interview Rachel Steil, eating disorder recovery advocate and the author of Running in Silence (Rachael Rose Media, LLC). which shares her story as an All-American athlete struggling with anorexia and binge eating. Contact Rachel: https://runninginsilence.org/ https://www.facebook.com/runninginsilence/ https://www.instagram.com/runninginsilence/?hl=en https://twitter.com/rachaelsteil

Today we discuss the things that are eating up the hours of our day: music, podcasts, TV, food, training, and work.

This week we discuss the things that we're most excited for when the stay home order is lifted, how to safely return to training, and some changes you may see to your gym when you go back.

This week we interview long time friend and mentor Sam Parker. Sam talks in depth about his military career and how he got into crossfit. Check him out on Social Media CFGR Facebook CFGR Instagram CFGR Website Also check out this great cause that Sam has been supporting over the years- VetGR

This week we discuss our how we grew up and how our childhood's laid a base for where we are now.

This week we interview Joe Cebulski, Former Olympic Level Decathlete and Owner of 8th Day Gym. Joe tells us his incredible story from picking up track and field as a Junior in college, training for 1 month, and qualifying for the National Championship. Joe would go on to train with some of the best athletes and coaches on the planet, eventually competing in the Olympic trials. We also go on serval...

This week we discuss our favorite shoes, shorts, wraps, belts, straps, etc. and we announce the winner of our Instagram contest!

Rick Court is a 17-year veteran of the strength and conditioning profession. He has had stints at the following schools over the course of his career: Maryland Mississippi State San Diego State U of Toledo Bowling Green Link to Rick's Website Link to Miss State Football Weight Room Pictures Link to West Virginia Basketball Weight Room Video

This week we answer 4 questions from listeners: What are some mistakes we've made? What do we know now that we wish we had known then? What is the best and worst fitness advice we've ever recieved? What is our biggest source of motivation? Why is deloading/resting important? Link to Sorinex OFF GRID™ Rack

This week we share what we think are some of the best ways to improve mental toughness. Build habits that move the needle toward your goal. Set lots of goals and break down how you can reach them. Take extreme ownership of the controllable variables in life.   Consistently do things that are uncomfortable, new, or you're bad at.

We went live again this week via Zoom. It was a blast doing a happy hour with a group of friends. This week we discuss the following, with input from the peanut gallery on our conference call: What is the hardest workout you've ever done outside of the gym? Rank your top 3 fast food restaurant ( click this to see the image we're talking about ) What is one habit that you have to stay track with yo...

This week we interview our close friend Brandon Hobbs. Over the course of this interview we discuss the obstacles he's faced in his career, how becoming a father has effected his lifting, and what's next for his career. Follow Brandon Hobbs on social @thebrands151 

This week we discuss how to maintain or improve fitness during a time when you have minimal equipment, all while having a group of friends in the chat while we record on Zoom! Big takeaway, Top 5 Exercises with little or no equipment: Single Leg Exercises Squats Push Ups Pulling (Pull/Chin Ups on a deck or rafters, table rows, bed sheet hung on door or tree) Any Pillar/Trunk Movements

Today we dive into our most cost effective macronutrient sources! Carbohydrates: Rice Potatoes Fruit Oats/Oatmeal Fats: Peanut Butter Avocado Bulk Fish (particularly salmon) Protein Red Meat Chicken Tofu Black Beans

This week we pull questions from friends and from the internet!

This week the guys discuss each of their Top 3 Supplements for Health and Athletic Performance. Ryan's Top 3 Caffeine- https://examine.com/supplements/caffeine/ Creatine- https://examine.com/supplements/creatine/ Arthaffect- https://reliv.com/p/arthaffect Tully's Top 3 Supplements Protein- https://examine.com/supplements/whey-protein/ Creatine- https://examine.com/supplements/creatine/ Vitamin D-...

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The guys talk about their current nutrition and what they've learned over the years.  4:12 Ryan discusses his experience with a vegetarian diet  5:08 The guys share their current favorite hot sauce  6:50 Tully shares his current nutrition principles  14:55 Ryan recaps Tully's nutrition principles  16:16 Ryan shares his current nutrition principles  21:26 The guys get...

Ryan and Tully kick things off! The guys talk about how they know each other, their backgrounds, and what is to come on The Bourbon and Balance Podcast. Show Notes: 1:45 Ryan gives his introduction 9:35 Tully gives his introduction 24:30 The guys discuss what to expect from this podcast