Fellowship of the Gains

In this episode, Andrew and Jesse discuss common myths surrounding fitness for children, particularly as they head back to school. They address misconceptions about strength training, the importance of playing multiple sports, the safety of we ightlifting, the role of high-intensity workouts, and the impact of video games on kids' health. The conversation emphasizes the need for parents to enc...

Tired of the same old squats and deadlifts? In this episode of Fellowship of the Gains, Jesse and Andrew break down their Top 5 Lower Body Exercises You Aren’t Doing — with zero fluff and full function. Expect deep dives into exercises like Hatfield Split Squats, Nordic Curls, Copenhagen Lift-Offs, Dragon Squats, and more. But it wouldn’t be Fellowship without the nerdy detours...🔥 From Ace Ventu...

What can Boromir teach us about training through pain, staying strong as we age, and earning redemption in the gym? In this Lord of the Rings-inspired episode of Fellowship of the Gains, we break down Boromir’s redemption arc — and why he might be the most misunderstood member of the Fellowship of the Ring. From Gondor to Mordor, Boromir carried the weight of Middle-earth on his shoulders… until t...

In this episode of Fellowship of the Gains, we talk to @zakmovesmass — a powerlifter, gamer, and full-blown Dungeons & Dragons nerd with a sleeper build and superhero strength. Zak’s journey from avoiding PE class to becoming a TikTok-viral deadlift monster is both hilarious and inspiring. He’s built like an anime side character but lifts like Kratos. We dig into his obsession with strength tr...

What would Frodo deadlift? In this episode of Fellowship of the Gains , Jesse Grund and Andrew Dettelbach kick things off with hobbit-strength hypotheticals before diving into their top 5 favorite pieces of fitness equipment — from versatile cable machines and landmines to underrated tools like battle ropes and elevation boxes. Whether you're building your home gym or just want to avoid wastin...

Kyle O’Reilly Talks Broken Neck, AEW Wrestling, Lord of the Rings, and Gaming Life | Fellowship of the Gains PodcastIn this episode of Fellowship of the Gains, we sit down with AEW wrestler Kyle O’Reilly to talk all things professional wrestling, spinal fusion recovery, fatherhood, and nerd culture — from Lord of the Rings tattoos to Elden Ring bosses. Kyle opens up about the neck injury that near...

In this powerful episode of Fellowship of the Gains, Jesse Grund and Andrew Dettelbach shed light on men's mental health awareness month by opening up about men’s mental health, grief, therapy, and the daily battles most people don’t see on social media. From losing a child to dealing with depression, this conversation gets real about what it's like to carry emotional weight as a man—and how to fi...

Can video games actually make you better in the gym? Is Aragorn stronger than Legolas? And who’s the most underrated member of the Fellowship? In this episode, Andrew and Jesse dive into their nerd origin stories — from World of Warcraft raids to Batman: Arkham marathons — and break down how gaming, nerd culture, and fitness collide in 2025. We debate Lord of the Rings hot takes, talk video game r...

In this episode of Fellowship of the Gains , Jesse Grund and Andrew Dettelbach break down some of the most common fitness myths — and what actually works. From mobility vs. stretching, to the truth behind “no pain, no gain,” to what happens when David Goggins trains a UFC champ… we’re not holding back. We cover: Why mobility ≠ stretching What “functional training” really means When pain is helpful...

EPISODE 1 — The Nerd Awakening: How Fandom, Fitness, and Pain Recovery Collide Welcome to Fellowship of the Gains — where fitness meets fandom and science meets sanity. In our inaugural episode, Andrew Dettelbach (@the.shirtlessdude, co-founder of Whealth) and Jesse Grund (owner of Unconventional Strength) dive into their origin stories — from back injuries and law enforcement exits to cosplay, ke...