The Meat Mafia

The Meat Mafia Podcast

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Welcome to The Meat Mafia Podcast, where hosts Brett and Harry challenge the status quo of modern health. We cut through the noise of broken food systems, weak leadership, and cultural confusion to uncover timeless truths about strength, nutrition, and living boldly. From regenerative farming to metabolic health, entrepreneurship to personal freedom, we bring you conversations that equip you to take back control of your body, your family, and your future. Our mission is simple: help you get strong, think independently, and lead a life that stands apart in a culture that’s lost its way.

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#14: Cal Reynolds (@calrreynolds) - Going from Out of Shape to Greek God, Learning to Cook Like Bourdain, and Feeling Good All the Time. 31.03.2022 47:38

Cal Reynolds joined us on the podcast today and boy was it a treat. He's an inferno of positivity and brings his passion for health and cooking to the conversation. If you have not seen Cal's page on Twitter or Instagram, it's a must-view! He is masterful in the kitchen and shares with us his story of going from an overweight 8th grader to a jacked Instagram chef. He's an awesome guy and I think y...

#13: Gerry DeFilippo (@Challenger_ST) - Formulating Training Plans, Building Muscle, and the Psychology of the Training. 31.03.2022 1:14:28

On this episode of the podcast, the Meat Mafia talks with the one and only, Gerry Defilippo. Gerry is a strength coach based out of New Jersey and he trains athletes at the high school/college level. He shares with us his experience motivating kids and creating a healthy gym environment. Gerry also dives into some of his favorite workouts for the general population to try. Get full access to The...

#12: Mike Hobart (@theemikehobart) - Bitcoin Optimism, the Journey in the Gym, and Industrialized Farming. 31.03.2022 1:17:36

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Mike Hobart. Mike has a diverse background and currently contributes to Bitcoin Magazine. He writes about topics from economics to ecology and he has a background in nutrition and exercise science. His view of the world is relentlessly optimistic and his knowledge of a variety of topics will be valuable to all of our listeners! Get full access to Th...

#11: Jason Wrich (@JasonWrich) - Regenerative Farming, Incentives in the Food System, and Why Whole Foods Steaks are Hurting US Farmers 31.03.2022 1:21:09

On this episode of the podcast, the Meat Mafia speaks with Jason Wrich. Jason is a regenerative cattle rancher in Crawford, Colorado. He represents everything it means to be a land steward and he is on a mission to educate the public on the benefits of knowing your rancher. His methods of farming are the gold standard - no synthetic fertilizers, no herbicides, and only local delivery in glass cont...

#10: Chris Cornell (@BiggestComeback) - Breaking down the keys to success on low carb, transforming your body in your 50s, and building a formula for success that lasts. 29.03.2022 58:28

On Episode 10 of the Meat Mafia Podcast, the Meat Mafia speaks with Chris Cornell (@BiggestComeback). Chris lost over 80lbs by embracing a low-carb, high-protein lifestyle and he did all of it in his mid-50s. He's in the best shape of his life and now wants to share the tools and tricks he used to get there. He has a newsletter that he sends out once a week to his 1000+ subscribers on the low-carb...

#9: Doug Reynolds (@dougiereynolds) - Changing his life through low carb, starting Low Carb USA, and his appearance in Fat Fiction. 19.03.2022 1:34:48

In Episode #9 of the podcast, we are joined by Doug Reynolds - an endurance athlete who turned to a low carb / ketogenic lifestyle to improve his health. He founded the Low Carb USA which hosts events around the country to build knowledge and community around the low carb lifestyle. Doug is a leader in the animal-based world and his story has helped change the lives of many! Get full access to Th...

#8: The Meat Mafia (@MrSollozzo and @CarniClemenza) - Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), what we like about wearing CGMs, and why you should try them. 19.03.2022 27:16

On Episode #8 of the Meat Mafia Podcast, we talk about CGMs and why we think people should be using them. We used @Levels and @nutrisense when we tried them and had a ton of success with both. The CGMs allow you to monitor your bodies reaction to different foods and lets you see the foods that drive a glucose response in your blood. Listen to the episode to learn more about this amazing tool! Get...

#7: The Gourmet Caveman (@gourmetcaveman): Losing weight on the carnivore diet, making cooking fun, and kitchen essentials. 18.03.2022 1:03:40

In Episode #7, we talk to The Gourmet Caveman about his own journey on the carnivore diet and how he managed to get in the best shape of his life. He discusses the tricks he used in the kitchen as well as some of his favorite techniques to make eating healthy fun. Get full access to The Meat Mafia Podcast at themeatmafiapodcast.substack.com/subscribe Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafi...

#6: James Connolly (@jamescophoto): Producing Sacred Cow, the Future of Regenerative Farming, and the Case for Eating Meat. 18.03.2022 1:19:09

In Episode #6 of The Meat Mafia Podcast, we are joined by the producer of the documentary Sacred Cow ( https://www.sacredcow.info/ ), James Connolly. James discusses his childhood as a teenager working in a butcher shop and how that evolved into a passion for food. Prior to his experience producing Sacred Cow, James founded a non-profit in NYC and traveled the world working in various kitchens as...

#5: The Meat Mafia (@MrSollozzo and @CarniClemenza): Sourcing Quality Food 18.03.2022 31:59

In Episode #5, The Meat Mafia discusses how we source quality food from the grocery store and local farms. The key to adopting a healthier lifestyle is finding ways to make it easy and enjoyable. In this episode we discuss: - Grocery store runs - How to master the farmer's market - Easy ways to order food from farmers directly And much, much more! Get full access to The Meat Mafia Podcast at them...

#4: The Meat Mafia (@MrSollozzo and @CarniClemenza): The Origin Story of the Meat Mafia 18.03.2022 1:11:05

In Episode #4 of the podcast, Clemenza and Sollozzo dive into their stories of adopting a healthier way of living through the animal-based diet. Stop me if you have heard this before - two ex-athletes enter the "real world" and find themselves struggling with optimizing their health. In this episode we discuss: - Regaining our optimal health - The importance of "trial and error" - Curing an autoi...

#3: Matt D (@MDono10): Discusses working in "Big Food", testing out different diets, and the future of food 09.03.2022 1:08:00

Matt D is a difficult man to label. Calling him a Bitcoiner, ex-"Big Food" expert, carnivore/animal-based eater, world traveler and sommelier, would fall far too short in describing his skill set. In our podcast with him, we discuss his experience working in the "Big Food" industry and talk about some of the alarming health crises weighing on our world today. Get full access to The Meat Mafia Pod...

#2: Dr. Brian Lenzkes (@BrianLenzkes): Talks About His Appearance on the Documentary Fat Fiction, Diagnosing Diabetes, and Getting Patients Off Insulin via a Ketogenic Diet. 07.03.2022 1:03:41

Dr. Brian Lenzkes practices internal medicine in San Diego, CA and has had a TON of success reversing his patient's diabetes through a high-fat, low-carb diet. He was featured in the documentary Fat Fiction and he founded the LowCarbMD ( https://www.lowcarbmdsandiego.com/ ) in San Diego. His success as a doctor and his personal experience on the ketogenic diet has led him to start LowCarbMD and be...

#1: Texas Slim (@modernTman): Dissects the Food System, the Texas Beef Initiative, and What 'Food Intelligence' Really Means. 01.03.2022 32:24

Texas Slim (@modernTman) is a Texan through and through. After uncovering some of the glaring issues in the food system through his article, 'The Harvest of Deception', he realized he needed to take action. He has started the Beef Initiative ( https://beefinitiative.com ) as a way to disrupt the current system of processing beef. In this episode we discuss: - The Founding of the Beef Initiative -...