The Bros and Blokes Lifestyle Academy

For today's catch-up episode, the guys (joined once again by Ryan Dahlquist!) chat about those 2021 year-end movies that may have been worth a mention. Those include:

- Spiderman: No Way Home
- The Matrix: Resurrections
- No Time to Die

And more!

We also share our hopeful thoughts on the - now released - Batman movie, starring Robert Pattinson, which has already received rave reviews!

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In today's overdue NFL/Chiefs check-in, the guys - and returning guest Ryan Dahlquist (who's also a dentist!) discuss what happened to the Chiefs latest run to the Superbowl. They talk about those players who may be released and the team requirements going into the 2022-23 season.

They also debate the league at large, including Aaron Rodgers future landing spot - if not at Green Bay - as well as those future draft prospects.

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In today's wellness episode, James sits down with Douglas Sands, founder of the 'Anywhere Hypnosis' platform. He runs sessions to help those dealing with PTSD, anxiety, disordered eating or other traumas. Doug offers 1-1 coaching via online portals (similar to a zoom call), which makes it accessible to anyone, "anywhere!"

Doug shares his thoughts on the myths behind hypnotism, and the well-perceived stage practices. He goes on to share how exactly it works with individuals and how he's helped re-shape peoples lives for the better.

Anywhere Hypnosis

Doug's Youtube Channel

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James jumps on the mic to share a brief update on the future of 'The Bros and Blokes Lifestyle Academy'...

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In today's audio outing, Kalan and James share some of the latest offerings from movies and TV.  This includes a review of Marvel's latest solo outing, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (07:41), James Wan's latest horror piece, Malignant (13:42) and Squid Game (15:12) the current no1. show on Netflix.

In addition, James poses the questions about whether or not it's OK to skip breakfast on a regular basis (19:23) and also asks whether streaming continues to be the cheaper option for watching your favourite entertainment. (28:12)

Links:

- Kalan's One Pan Egg Sandwich (from 'Sam the Cooking Guy')

- Kalan's Pork Milanese (from 'Sam the Cooking Guy')

- A local movie theatre's "R-Rated" pre-show announcement (Warning! Dark and Disturbing!)

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In another shorter episode this week, James shares some of his personal favorites when it comes to...abdominal exercises!

Sometimes, the "classics" can get boring. Some can also be detrimental to our fitness success. (Sit-Ups, for example,  performed poorly and can lead to lower back issues.)

All of these examples below vary in difficulty, but are great for strengthening your abs and working on core stability.

Here are the exercises, and recommended links for movement demonstration:

1) Deadbugs

2) Banded Paloff Press

3) Hollow Rocks

4) Single-Legged Planks

5) Side Plank "Starfish"

6) Arch Rocks

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In a shorter episode today, James goes over some of those common mistakes new parents make with their newborn. These include: lack of sleep schedule, not regulating the baby's body temperature, no "Tummy Time" and more!

Useful Links:

The 'Wake Windows' (purewow.com)

Baby's Temperature Regulation (Stanford Children's Health)

Tummy Time! (Romper.com)

Babies can sense parent frustrations (Firstthingsfirst.org)

The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp (via Amazon.com)

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In today's bumper variety episode, James and Kalan break down their thoughts on the latest DC movie to hit our screens: The Suicide Squad (2021). Was it a major improvement on the 2016 version? (08:01)

We then discuss the fitness transformation protocols of Bulking and Cutting. Which one should we focus on first? What are the deciding factors? (24.39)

We conclude with a fun quiz on the most fun states, according on an article from Forbes. Where does Missouri rank? What states are considered the least fun? (34:00)

Links:

Most Fun States ("Forbes")

Listed in Top 100 Men's Podcasts! ("Feedspot")

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James and Kalan welcome back Dr. Ryan Dahlquist, dentist and Chiefs fanatic to breakdown the upcoming NFL season. We discuss:
 
- The improved elements of the Chiefs offensive line
- The questions over Mahomes's 2nd pre-season performance
- Who would win in a Chiefs/Bucs Superbowl rematch
- Aaron Rodgers's future with Green Bay
- The NFL's lack of response to the Deshawn Watson sexual assault charges

And MUCH MORE!

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The long-awaited "snack-off" is finally here!

James and Kalan share some unique snacks from America and the UK. The guys debate which of the snacks brought to table are superior to the others and which...need to be kept away! Snacks (and other treats) include:

- Spotted Dick
- Fruit by the Foot
- Crunchie
- Sour Patch Kids
- Quavers
- "Pop with Nuts"

And more!

(You can also watch the LIVE Video Recording on our Youtube and Twitch channel!)

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In today's fitness skills episode, James takes us through a step-by-step guide on how to achieve those elusive 'Double Unders' (i.e. two passes of a rope in one jump) - one of the staple moves in many Crossfit workouts, but also a great way to burn extra calories!

Tips include:

- Finding a decent rope and ensuring correct length
- Fixing your current Single Unders
- Tweaking your body position (to prep for Double Unders!)
- Working on rhythm and timing.

Recommended Ropes:

- ROGUE - "Rich Froning" rope - https://www.roguefitness.com/froning-sr-1-speed-rope

-  Epitomie Fitness Sonic Boom M2 High Speed Jump Rope -  https://amzn.to/3yqwV5K

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In our latest discussion of movie reviews and current affairs, James picks apart the new 'Space Jam' movie, starring Lebron James. Why was there no decent plot?!

The guys chew over the lawsuit between Disney and Scarlett Johansson over a financial bonus dispute...

To conclude, Kalan summaries and gives analysis to Chris Pratt's "The Tomorrow War" action feature, from Amazon Prime.

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In this new parenting episode, James shares some key tips he's learnt over the last few weeks from being a dad.

These include:

- Bracing for a lack of organisation in the first few weeks.
- Working in shifts with your significant other to care for newborn.
- Getting help from your friends & family.
- Learning from strong resources (like books) vs. getting bad advice from the internet!

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We have returned to the mics!

In today's episode, we chew over some of the life events from the last few weeks, as well as some exciting things coming up on the horizon. This includes:

- Upcoming show guests and episodes
- The Euro 2020 Soccer tournament (and England's demise)
- The Toyko 2020 Olympics!
- Thoughts on Marvel's Disney+ series 'Loki' and the 'Black Widow' movie

AND...

- A discussion of a fictional wizard battle: Gandalf vs Dumbledore. Who wins?!

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After a brief break owing to Paternity Leave, James returns in this shorter episode to announce plans for the show moving forward. This includes:

- Potential to re-introduce 'Parenting' episodes onto the podcast
- New interviews out in the field, with exciting new guests
- Additional episodes coming out every so often!

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As James takes a break for "Paternity Leave", this is the third episode as part of our brief "ReRun" series.  Be sure to follow @brosandblokes on the social medias for his key updates!

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NOTES FROM ORIGINAL RECORDING:

Our latest movie episode has arrived! This time, we review some of our favourite "biopic" movies and explore the "truths" behind some of the elements - whether in character depiction or in storytelling. Those movies are:

- Captain Philips (2013)
- Band of Brothers (2001- mini-series)
- The Social Network (2010)
- The Revenant (2015)
- The Founder (2016)
- United 93 (2006)

Did the movie serve the actual events well, or were they overly-dramatised for cinematic affect? How was each main figure from the stories represented?

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As James takes a break for "Paternity Leave", this is the second episode as part of our brief "ReRun" series.  Be sure to follow @brosandblokes on the social medias for his key updates!

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NOTES FROM ORIGINAL RECORDING:

In today's episode, James shares his in-depth knowledge of England's most popular sport and league - soccer (or Football as locals call it) and the English Premier League.

We start with basic information on the league's format and points accumulation then look at the main teams to look out for, some significant rivalries and some of the key players (from England and from other countries.) We'll make comparisons in sport fandom between the US and Europeans and how the English Premier League has grown in popularity in the US over the last decade.

Curious about the Champions League? Check out our episode: 'Getting to Know the UEFA Champions League'


Links:

How to watch in the US: https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer

Main 'Premier League' website: https://www.premierleague.com/

A Guide to the "Big Six" : https://brobible.com/sports/article/american-soccer-fan-guide-choosing-a-favorite-premier-league-team/

An odd 'Choose Your Team" quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/which-english-premier-league-team-should-you-support

As James takes a break for "Paternity Leave", this is the first episode as part of our brief "Rerun" series.  Be sure to follow @brosandblokes on the social medias for his key updates!

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NOTES FROM ORIGINAL RECORDING:

In another Fitness check-in, the guys go over some ideas for working out at home. Tyler presents three different "Categories" of money, all dependant on budget. They are

"Limited Budget", "Ready to Invest" and "Ballers"

Each one presents each own unique workout structures that can help get you in better shape in your own home.

Things to consider:

- Learn the movements FIRST! This can be done by finding a well-established Fitness guru on Youtube or Instagram
- Dedicate specific time each day to get your workouts in. Sometimes, people find it hard to separate chill-out time with workout time- especially in the home!
- DON'T use a'Cat Litter TRAY' for your workouts! Use the Container that the Cat Litter comes in. (Listen to the episode to know what we're talking about here.)


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In Kalan's absence, James goes over the upcoming European soccer tournament - Euro 2020! Not only that, he has the guys from Mostly Soccer podcast to help break things down - Mike Dalo and Jimmy Fuoco!

Together, the guys outline the format of the tournament, including details of the group stages and the knockout stages, share thoughts on those teams to watch (and even teams to miss!) and highlight some star players to keep an eye out for.

Euro 2020 Fixture List

'Mostly Soccer' Podcast on Apple Podcasts

Curious to learn more about soccer? Check out our previous episodes:

Getting to Know the UEFA Champions League (S2E13)

Getting to Know the English Premier League (S1E9)

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In the latest movie review episode, James and Kalan go over the latest zombie offering from filmmaker Zach Snyder - Army of the Dead (Netflix, 2021).

What were some of the common expectations going into this movie? How did making it a "Money-heist" movie make it more unique? Was Dave Bautista's performance convincing?

We also include some fun trivia from the production of the movie, including the one scene that took 5 weeks to shoot!

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