The Dumbbells

Stuck in a rut? This is the episode for you. The ‘Bells welcome Adam McCabe (Horny 4 Horror) to The Weight Room. McCabe and Stanger go way back. The show opens up with some discussion about horror movies and the most recent Halloween. Then the boys start talking fitness. McCabe talks about his upbringing in Bakersfield and how his family deals with fitness and nutrition - it’s good and bad. Then t...

It’s Dumbbells time babies! The man, Dan Lippert, is in The Weight Room - you know him from the Teachers Lounge podcast. Dan is a super funny dude with a great perspective on things. He tells the ‘Bells about growing up super tall and only playing basketball for a portion of his childhood despite everyone thinking he should be a basketball player. The guys help him with some back and shoulder issu...

Holy smokes!!! Hayes Davenport (Hollywood Handbook, The Flagrant Ones) is the damn Weight Room. Hayes is a very funny dude and he brings it this episode. The ‘Bells get the lowdown on how he grew up with a star athlete for a younger brother. They learn about the Lord of The Rings loving nerds he rowed crew with in high school. They learn about being his motivation for being a vegetarian (it’s not...

Eugene had a CRAZY busy year that really challenged how much time he could spend with exercise. He and Stanger talk all about what he did right and where he could improve. They decided he needs a foundation. So he lays out his plan of attack for the new year this episode. Also, The ‘Belles answer some listener questions! ”Yeah Buddy!!!” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

It’s another Dumbbells family episode!!! The powerful Stone Stanger makes a triumphant return to The Weight Room. This is a wild episode to say the least. Stone does a lot of different voices and even whispers some of his answers to give you an idea of how off the rails this one went. Stone, Eug and Stang have some fun talking about Christmas presents and even manage to get in some talk about nutr...

Happy New Year BellBabies!!! It’s been one hell of year for the ‘Bells and they really appreciate you guys putting them in your ears. For their first episode of 2019 the Guys welcome Charlie Sanders (Key and Peele, Weird City) to The Weight Room. Charlie and Eug go waaaaaaaaay back, like almost to the beginning. They talk about their first impressions of each other and how Eug could be a little br...

Merry Christmas BellBabies!!! The ‘Bells welcome Ryan Rosenberg (Big Grande) to The Weight Room. “Rose” is so funny and relatable, his story is a Christmas present to everyone out there trying to get fit. He and Stanger grew up close to each other and they talk about it!! Also, Rose comes from a family where sports were encouraged and he had a sister that was a baller but he never felt like he mea...

Euge and Stange are back at it in full force. This week they got Beth Appel (Everything Is Rent podcast) to chop it up with them in The Weight Room. Beth is a musical theater aficionado so Stanger grills Euge and her on all things musical. Then they get into it! Beth has a very relatable fitness origin story - she tells the guys about growing up in Colorado playing scoccer (but never loving it) ri...

It's a happy day in The Weight Room! The mighty, mighty Eugene has returned!!!! This episode is all about Stanger and him catching up and getting back in the groove. Eugene breaks down his grueling shooting schedule and how having little to time for exercise affected him. He wasn't able train as much as he wanted but did he stick to his diet?? Also the 'Bells give you some holiday mentality tips a...

Stanger is still holding it down and he's joined this week by the awesome Jon Mackey (Big Grande, The Teachers Lounge) This is the second time in The Weight Room for Mackey and be delivers! He and Stanger do a quick recap on what they discussed on his first episode. Mackey has made an incredible fitness transformation and it's still going - he's currently down 100lbs! He tells Stanger how he shift...

Stanger is holding down the fort and he is joined by the incomparable Melissa Stephens (Fear Based Life Podcast, Finding The Asshole) Melissa is a total boss. She and Stanger recently worked on a project together that Melissa directed, this project is discussed. This discussion leads to a bunch of talk about MTV's Road Rules, Real World Challenge. Finally they get back on track and the talk turns...

Happy Thanksgiving BellBabyz!!!! The 'Bells (actually just Stanger again) made sure to get you a nice little ep before the holiday that demands you overeat. Andrew Bowser (BIZARRE STATES, WELCOME TO THE SHADOW ZONE) joins Stanger in The Weight Room. Stanger and Bowser go way back - they start the show off by complimenting each other and it's uncomfortable to listen to. Then Bowser regails Stanger...

This is a very special episode. Stanger, flying solo still, managed to get Angela Gulner (Welcome To The Clam Bake, BINGE) in The Weight Room. Angela is an amazing writer, actor and podcaster who suffered from an eating disorder and got treatment. She walks Stanger through how her disorder first manifested and how she came out on the other side. She experienced some scary times but found a course...

Stanger is still holding down the fort this week but he recruited another special guest to help him out. Mark Rennie of the Fantasy Flix Leaugue Podcast is in The Weight Room to save the day. Mark is a very funny writer and comedian, he and Stanger start the show by talking movies. They touch on th current box-office, A Star Is Born and the actors' bodies and costumes in the Marvel Movies. Then St...

You're in for a treat BellBabyz!! The guys got the great Erin McGown to come back and co-host with Stanger 'cause Eug is STILL shooting! And they welcome the mighty Krickit Hodges as their special guest. Krickit is a repeat guest and she is an incredibly experienced trainer as well as the owner and cofounder of GoTribe fitness. Stanger gets the lowdown on Erin from Krickit, who knows her well. The...

Stanger is back on his own as our beloved Euge is off making more hilarious TV. But have no fear, Stanger is rescued by the always amazing Toni Charline!! Stanger and Toni have tons of history and they waste no time making fun of each other. Toni has been very busy traveling and she's vegan, so eating while traveling is discussed. Did Toni stick to her healthy diet?? Also, Toni has gotten back int...

It's a official! It ain't a podcast till the mighty Paul F. Tompkins (Threedom, Spontaneanation and comedy in general) christens the show. Well, it finally happened and PFT was worth the wait. The 'Bells get to hear about his time in Philadelphia, as one of six kids, playing a little a baseball. After that detour of interests it was all theater and comedy for young Paul. It took a major creative m...

Erin McGown (Erin and Melissa) returns to The Weight Room again!! Stanger is still flying solo so he had to bring in a sure-thing-guest/co-host. Rest assured, Erin delivers! Erin and Stanger don't waste any time catching up. They get started by talking about Erin's previous visits and how Stanger was scared of her mom. Erin also talk about what she's doing to maintain her fitness and all the lates...

Episode 101!!! Friends and family our beloved Eugene is off making another hiliarous TV show so Stanger is flying solo. But he has an amazing guest to help him get through! Erin Whitehead returns and she is oh so funny. She and Stanger catch up on where she is now and what she's doing after having a big health scare. She also asks Stanger some fitness questions and they talk about a proper squat....

Episode 100!!! Holy Smokes BellBabies!! That's a lot of episodes and it's all thanks to you guys. In honor of this momentous occasion the 'Bells invited fan-favorites, Jon Gabrus and Ben Rodgers - The Action Boyz podcast - to help them celebrate. Gabrus and Rodgers let the guys know what they've been up to in the gym. Gabrus is training for a half marathon!!! Then the rest of the episode is dedica...

Episode 99!!! Everyone is in for a treat - Marcus Henderson (GET OUT, DJANGO UNCHAINED) is in The Weight Room!! Marcus is a great actor and a super funny dude. He and Eugene talk about staring in a new show together to start the show. Then he tells the guys about growing up in the Midwest. The group talks about finding time to exercise as a new parent and give Marcus some tips on his diet - no mor...

Episode 98!!!! Funny dude Mike Castle is in the house! Euge and Stanger were pumped to finally get Mike in The Weight Room and they let him know! He tells the guys some wild stories about his old man. His dad was into sports and working out but he never taught the kids or encouraged them be a part of it - bananas!! Castle also tells the 'Bells about his decision to become a vegetarian at a yo...

Episode 97!!! With the indomitable Ally Maki (WRECKED, CLOAK & DAGGER) Ally and Euge go way back - they have been friends for months. They met while filming season 3 of WRECKED and have some great stories about the experience. Then Ally tells the guys about growing up in Kirkland, Washington and her close ties to Costco. She left Washington and her hockey playing brothers to pursue show-biz in...

Episode 96!!! The Dumbbells welcome Brandon Gardner( Tuesday Club) back to The Weight Room!!! Brandon's got some big new...He's gonna be a dad!!! The 'Bells talk him through all the ins and outs of how to keep up your workouts and stay on your nutrition when that kid shows up. SPOILER: it's challenging, but possible. Gardner also talks about what he's doing now for exercise and how he was able to...

Episode 95!!! The amazing D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Broad City) joins The Dumbbells in The Weight Room. D'Arcy is so funny and has great stories about growing up in the Bay Area playing the brutal sport of water polo. The Bells find out how she starting training regularly and watching what she eats. D'Arcy is currently on a program she loves and does no cardio in the gym and eats what she wan...