The Occasionalists Podcast
Examining the human condition. Sometimes. Mostly jawing about pop culture and other nerdy pursuits.
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Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
What do picking up historic land markers, throwing giant logs, pulling airplanes, and dragging anchors have in common with everyday tasks in your life? Maybe a little more than you realized.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
What do world-class bodybuilders, powerlifters, strongmen, and strength coaches all have in common according to jealous little trolls on the internet?
They're all ego lifters! And nothing they do ever counts!
I have a solution for this problem: Take the collective sticks out of your asses and join us in some good old fashion ego-lifting fun!
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Q: What are we doing today mum?
A: We're gonna tear the tits off some high-rep sets!
For a lot of casual gym goers, a high rep set might entail 15, 16, or maybe even 20 reps.
We're about to enter a different realm of reps, where we don't even start counting until the lungs burn and the muscles get tight. Welcome to hell!
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
For today's episode, we are talking weight sleds. A great alternative to leg day and very much like a Transformer: more than meets the eye!
Tighten those shoes and get pushing. Or pullin'!
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
We're rolling right into the second week of The Occasionalists Daily with a look at how we can still get a good workout and have a little fun at the same time.
First up: Accommodating Resistance. Get your bands and your chains out. Let's go to work!
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
A two-fer to close out the first week of The Occasionalists Daily. We take on the gimmicky nature of professional soccer in America and try to figure out why the NHL wants to make itself look as bad as possible.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Today's episode covers the problems the NBA faces, one of which starts well before a player logs even a single minute in The Association.
And if you're a big nerd, the other problem has to do with math!
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Today's episode has us looking slightly beyond the payroll imbalances of Major League Baseball and examining to new issues facing the league.