The Perkfitt Podcast

The vet looked at the x-ray and said "this looks like a pointy trapezoid." That's not a diagnosis. That's a shape. This week: Toms shoes may be making a comeback and we have feelings, a suspected murder scene on the way home from Target, a deja vu streak with no explanation, Cooper eating pork bones and nearly not making it, the Instagram front camera ambush, a 1972 GMC drift truck update, steroid...

She was trying to say ingestion but she wasn't wrong. This week: a kid at gym daycare called him daddy, the lawnmower guy who waves while pelting you with rocks, the coffee beans that may or may not be a federal crime, Elizabeth Smart bodybuilder, the runway walk toward a stranger who wasn't waving at me, hantavirus cruise ship discourse, and why she'd buy a Royal Caribbean and name it Good Boy. I...

She said it without even looking up from the TV.  This week: Hilary Duff on Ladder, a possibly broken toe, the potato DP scam text strategy, saving vs squishing bugs, things you said you'd never do as a parent, tiny meat sticks from Trader Joe's, the naked girl incident, a kid who called a grown woman a kid in Trader Joe's, and bro- teachers aren't doctors. If you're coming from The Perkfitt Podca...

If you put your Instagram handle on your car, this episode is about you. We see you. We looked you up. This week: the Chipotle steak situation, words you can't say around your dog, jury duty trust issues, a dentist who wanted your whole life story, the mystery of the CHOMPS license plate, a man walking his trash can, and why Love on the Spectrum is the best show on television. Also genes, tattoos,...

We went to the beach, came back with too much energy, and somehow ended up talking about AI panels, Waymo cars going for leisurely drives in the park, and why "fitness influencer" might be the worst title ever invented. This week: 30A, the shed-turned-studio, a thumbs down from an 8 year old, close friends lists you didn't ask to be on, and a baby who claps every time he sees his dad. 00:55 Welcom...

We came back after six months and immediately talked about kidnapping, Ring camera clickbait, and why having kids might be an evolutionary conspiracy. Normal stuff. This week: the relaunch, our daughter's acting career, knitting clubs, A.I. notification slop, and Corey's brief appearance on the Apple Keynote. Also the firefighter stickers. You'll understand. 00:38 We're back (and rusty) 08:34 Ring...

Sheamus joins me for a raw, funny, and powerful conversation about rebuilding after injury, training smarter, and finding joy in the process again. At 47, he says he’s in the best shape of his life, and breaks down exactly how he got there. We get into Celtic Warrior Workouts, burnout, momentum, and the power of showing up consistently. Also: whiskey regrets and our love for dogs

In this episode, we talk about the pressure to perform online, the epidemic of fitness clones, and what it really means to show up as yourself, for yourself. Plus, a heated rant on gym etiquette and the unspoken war over re-racking weights.

How much is mental? How do I fix feeling like sh*t all the time? Can you come back to full strength after a major pec tear? Join myself and guest Justin Kitchen as we chat through these and answer your fitness questions.

Big reveal in this one: We're Pregnant! What's the Best 3 day split? Do you have untreated PTSD from coaching using running to punish you? Join us as we chat through these and answer your fitness questions.

What constitutes a short king? People really think I don't have Christmas spirit? Can you skip the gym? Join us as we chat through these and answer your fitness questions.

Why is everyone so concerned about my cowboy hat? The same guy who was in the lion's den has got a meal plan? Why should you stop f***ing going to the gym sick? Join us as we chat through these and answer your fitness questions.

Are gamified workouts the key to consistency for some people? What are some major programming hurdles people don't consider? Why is my daughter obessed with Shrek 2? Join us as we chat through these and answer your fitness questions.

A close friend of mine, JP Gentile, joins me to talk about the min-body relationship, the transformation that made him unrecognizable, and beating the final boss.

Cameron aka Cjak joins me to talk about pioneering a new wave of fitness content, his TikTok audios, and work ethic.

What was it like meeting Arnold? How Hard should the workout be? Do I need a therapist? Join us as we chat through these and answer your fitness questions.

Would you be bigger than your average dude in 1950? What the hell is cozy cardio? How can I stay accountable to my fitness goals? Join us as we chat through these and answer your fitness questions.

Wanna know how to lose weight according to Vogue's 1970 wine and egg diet? Muscular failure vs moral failure? What can you do in the gym to get taller? Join us as we chat through these and answer your fitness questions.

How much is too much caffeine? When do you take a break? How do you keep your mind right when your schedule is inane? Did you know about China's bodybuilding ban of 1952? Join us as we chat through these and answer your fitness questions. 

Did you know you could get muscle profiled and arrested in Sweden? Can you overdo cardio? What was your high school fitness program like? Join us as we cover these topics and maybe answer one of your fitness questions.

Who would win in the Musk vs Zuckerberg fight? What are the coolest gym moves? And how do celebrity trainers land clients? Join us as we cover these topics and maybe answer one of your fitness questions.

Did you know the titanic had a gym? Want to know how much Bruce Lee squatted? Join us as we cover these topics and answer your fitness questions.

My wife and I answering your tough, and sometimes tough to read fitness questions. We discuss over-eating, volume vs intensity, Periodization Training, Eisenhower's box, and more.

My wife and I answering your tough, and sometimes tough to read fitness questions. We discuss 75 Semi-hard, Taliban Workouts, Nutrient Timing, and more.

My friend and bourbon guru joins me this week for a blind bourbon tasting. He also reads me the most random instagram comments to see how I'll react. 0:00 - 28:00 Bourbon Tasting  28:00-47:40 Perkfitt Reacts  47:40-49:24 Outro