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In a LIVE Twitch recording, James and Kalan sat down with Florida-based Personal Trainer and leader of the "Mumfurious Fitness Movement" - Jeff Mumford ("Mumfurious")

Jeff helped answer some of those key questions for those new to fitness , including:

- How many times a week we should be working out?
- What's the most important factor when considering diet and nutrition?
- How to mentally deal with injuries sustained through exercise?

Jeff shares some of his own personal fitness experiences as well as his wealth of knowledge to help us through each topic.

Mumfurious Movement

Mumfurious Twitch Channel

Watch the LIVE unedited playback

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In today's fitness outing, Kalan and James discuss the annual Memorial Day "Hero" Workout of the Day - Murph!

What exactly is Murph? It's the following movements:

1 Mile Run
100 Pull Ups
200 Push-Ups
300 Air Squats
1 Mile Run

For those considering it for the first time, this episode is for you! The guys go over some first time experiences, ideas for approaching each phase of the workout and scaled options for those who find strict bodyweight movement a challenge.

This year, James is performing Murph to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project! If you'd like to donate, check the link below for more information.

James's Fundraiser

Our 'Murph Survival Guide' Blog Post

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In today's episode, we explore those fun cultural differences between our respective childhoods! James brings some rather unique British memories to the table and Kalan recalls those US classics. In some instances, the memories were commonly known. Others...not so much!

Below are links to those key TV Shows, Toys, Music and Popular Figures:

In order of discussion:

TV Shows:
- Rosie and Jim
- Thunderbirds
- Wallace and Gromit
- Batman: The Animated Series
- Mr Blobby/Noel's House Party

Toys:
- Furby
- Gameboy
- Tamagotchi
- Skip It

Music/Popular Culture:
- The Cartoons - "Witch Doctor"
- Aqua - "Barbie Girl"
- Spice Girls
- The 'A' Team

Other mentions: Will Smith, Jim Carrey, Pokemon Cards, Bop-It.

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In today's fitness discussion, we sit down with UK-Based fitness coach - Dean Rahaman.

Dean has over 15 years experience in the fitness industry, and is the owner and founder of "Coaching for Men" - an online men's wellness portal with 1-1 virtual fitness coaching and community network hosting.

We question Dean about those specific training programs and how they best suit individuals with certain goals. Should a marathon runner be lifting heavy weights? What about those exercises for someone with really long limbs?! What is the ideal approach for a person looking to lose weight?

Dean's Website

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In yet another Warner Brother's movie review, Kalan and James go over their thoughts on the primal match-up movie - Godzilla vs Kong!

Was the overall movie ruined by a lack of coherent story? Or did the special effects win us over? Was Kyle Chandler correctly utilised? Is Millie Bobby Brown better than this?!

What can we expect from the 'Monsterverse' - (yep, it's a thing) - moving forward and can Warner Brother's find at least one "Home Run" in a franchise (please?!)

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In today's "adulting" episode, James and Kalan chat with local Real Estate expert - Paul Clem!

As the President and Founder of Kansas City Urban Homes, Paul comes with a wealth of experience in residential and commercial real estate. He helps us answer questions on the current state of the housing market in this post-COVID19 world.

He also goes over some of those key points when it comes to buying your first home, and the useful pros and cons to home ownership over renting.

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In our fitness debut episode of season 4, James sits down with local chiropractor and trainer at the 'F.I.T. Muscle and Join't clinic - Cole Bolin.

Cole shares his thoughts on those common reasons why we end up with back pain, as well as those simple ways to help relieve it and methods he employs with some of his patients (including the Dry Needling and Graston techniques.)


More info on F.I.T. Muscle and Joint clinic

In the downtown KC area? Click here to book an appointment with Cole

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(Episode recorded Wed Apr 14th. Yes, we know things may have happened since then!)
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Welcome to our inaugural NFL Draft episode!

We welcome back some returning guests to help us chew over our thoughts on the upcoming draft, the key players to look out for and which teams will thrive. Returning guests include:

David Isaacks, from "A Fitness Journey: Dealing with Cystic Fibrosis" (Season 3, Ep. 10)

Ryan Dahlquist, from "Things You Didn't Know About Your Teeth" (Season 1, Ep 14) & "How Many Kids Should We Have?" (Season 2, Episode 7).

Among other things, we also ask:

- Who will the Chiefs select with the 31st pick of the draft?

- Who will the 49ers pick up after their blockbusters trade up to number 3?

- Which team needs a good draft to push for a playoff spot?

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In our first movie review of this new season, Kalan and James go over their thoughts on the latest...re-release to hit the movie theatres (and HBO Max) - Zach Snyder's "Justice League".

Did the re-make create a better story? Did it really need to be 4 hours long? Why didn't some of those edited scenes never make the 2017 original?

Ultimately, does it compete with the quality that Marvel's "ensemble" movies continue to deliver and how does it shape DC's and Warner Brother's plans moving forward?

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WOAH! It's finally here! Welcome to season premiere episode of season 4!

In today's episode, we welcome new and current listeners to the academy with little teaser discussions on our main subject areas. This includes:

- A preview of our fitness discussions and our recent experiences in the Crossfit Open.

- Our upcoming movie reviews and some fun quizzes.

- A battle of the cultures! We'll share foods from the UK, as well as talk childhood memories from our respective countries of origin.

- What classes on "Adulting" are coming up - including a chat with a local realtor on the housing market.

AND...

- Our upcoming NFL Draft Party! We'll welcome back returning guests with a passion for the NFL.

FINALLY...

The website updates are still in the works, but the site is LIVE - www.brosandblokes.com. We tease plans for future blog posts...

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Here it is. The highlights from Season 3!
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Here's a list of each clip and the episode it came from:

1) How to find your fitness purpose - Ep.1 'Finding Your Fitness Motivation & Positivity (w/Mikefit) '

2) What is "Lapland"?!  - Ep.3 'Christmas Traditions: British vs American'

3) Building your perfect speech - Ep.13 'Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking'

4) Fitness with Cystic Fibrosis - Ep.10 'A Fitness Journey: Dealing with Cystic Fibrosis (w/David Isaacks)'

5) Thoughts on Lara Croft - Ep.14 'Those Memorable Gaming Heroes and Villains'

6) Thoughts on investment strategies - Ep.15 'Improve Your Financial Stability'

7) A Wonder Woman discussion - Ep12 'Wonder Woman 1984: Reviewed (& Our 1st Birthday!)'

8) James get schooled on listening - Ep.19 - 'Are You Paying Attention?! Fine-Tune Those Listening Skills (w/Lyn Lindbergh)'

9) Create a fitness game-plan!- Ep.17 - 'Why Those Fitness Resolutions are Failing'

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The season 3 finale is here!

In today's episode, James and Kalan go through their list of Fitness "Do's and Don'ts". These include:

- DO have a game plan for your fitness goals
- DO ensure your nutrition is on point.
- DON'T copy those fake instagram fitness "experts"
- DON'T push through an injury/illness

Thanks for your continued support, listeners. We'll be back soon!

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In our next gaming outing, Kalan and James look over some of those titles getting ready for a ("hopeful") 2021 release. These include:

- Horizon: Forbidden West
- Far Cry 6
- Boundary

What do we get excited for as gamers when it comes to new releases? Is it sequels? Enhanced graphics? A new title from a reputable developer?

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In today's episode James hosts Alan Snyder, a man whose career revolves around Physical Therapy. But Alan, like many others, shares a strong passion for entertaining and spends a great deal of time writing quiz questions, as well as other content for his weekly podcast "Boo's Your Daddy?!"

We ask Alan how he manages to split up his time between working as a Physical Therapist and creating his content for his passion projects. Also, if he's found unique ways to combine his craft for entertaining with his daily P/T work.

Boo's Your Daddy?! Podcast

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In today's lesson, James sits down with Lyn Lindbergh, creator of the 'Listening Skills' online platform and podcast. Lyn shares with us those key tips for staying active and present in a conversation - whether it be with a friend, family member or even your boss. She explains how certain elements of listening, such as eye contact or body language, are commonly overlooked.

Listening Skills Website

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Welcome to our February Monthly Download episode, a little later than usual!

We start by resurrecting those painful Superbowl memories...Tom Brady claimed his 7th ring vs the Chiefs. We discuss whether he will forever be considered "the GOAT", and whether the floundering Chiefs performance gifted him that boost in his GOAT status.

We break down the latest in the Marvel Universe with a deep dive into 'WandaVision', the first immersive iteration of the MCU  cannon to grace Disney+. But is the plot unique, or has it been borrowed from a previous 1960's show...(hint from news article: Borrowed from Twilight Zone.)

To conclude, we share our thoughts on the latest HBO Max movie, starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto. "The Little Things" is the latest crime thriller to grace our screens. But is the story realistic? Is it "Oscar" worthy?

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In today's health and fitness download, James chats with Wellness Coach, Eric Levinson.

As we dive deep into a new year with fitness resolutions, one has to ask if we've challenged the extensive perceptions of health. We could argue a majority of us stay in specific lanes when it comes to working on our health and wellbeing, such as just lifting heavy weights, or just running on a treadmill. But what about those mental elements that challenge our ways of thinking about wellness? Have you ever stopped to think outside your own box about how spiritual aspects of your own life can be truly expanded upon?

Eric's Website

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It's a common perception that a large number of people sign up for gym membership at the start of each year. But what's interesting is that a majority of those people quit after just one month! So why is that?!

In today's fitness check-in, James runs a solo episode to explore some of the key reasons why the fitness resolutions we set for ourselves at the start of each year...might not be working for us. Are we getting more specific about our goals? Are we wanting to see results faster? How we can keep ourselves 100% motivated well into February and March?

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In our final NFL round-up of our season, we welcome back previous guest and avid Chiefs fan, Dr. Ryan Dahlquist! (from 'Things You DIdn't Know about Your Teeth' and 'How Many Kids Should We Have?")

Without sounding too biased, we open with our predictions for the upcoming Superbowl match-up between the Chiefs and the Buccaneers. We then look over those stand-out performances from the season and consider key threats going into next year.

We conclude with a look at the current draft opportunities and determine who the Chiefs should go after in the respective rounds.

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In today's adulting class, James sits down with Greg Roedersheimer, Financial Independence Advocate and host of the 'Surburban Folk' podcast.

He breaks down the key strategies we should all employ when it comes to essential money management. This includes taking care of your early debts (e.g. Student loans) and ensuring your retirements plans are taken care of as soon as possible, especially without a  401(k).

He then shares his thoughts on the current rise and fall of popular investments, including specific industries that have taken a significant hit due to COVID-19.

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