Pat evaluates the recently popular “carbohydrate insulin” model of obesity and what the research has to say about it. Essentially, we’ll be answering the question of whether carbs are the reason people get fat. (Spoiler alert: no.) Mentioned Article: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/372/6542/577.full Science Says: Carbs DON’T Make People Fat Related Episode Introducing the “Get Strong” Kettlebell Program […]
When Is It Time to Be Skeptical?
One lesson to be drawn from the carbohydrate-insulin-model (for those who follow nutrition debates) is that scientific theories do not describe reality just because they seem plausible – or look to some degree elegant, simple, etc – on paper. This is why science isn’t conducted from the armchair. Theories must be tested to see whether […]
Jordan Peterson and the Problem of Pain
Pat and Dr. Jim continue their commentary upon the recent philosophical/theological exchange between Dr. Jordan Peterson and Bishop Robert Barron, this time focusing extensively on the problem of suffering in relation to the existence of God. Jordan Peterson and the Problem of Pain (Part 3 on Peterson and Religion) Part 1 Part 2 Related Episodes […]
QnA: Improving Pull Ups, Front Squat Alternatives, and Yoga
Pat and Dr. Jim take listener questions on everything from improving pull up capacity, what to do instead of front squats (for people who hate front squats) and recommendations for extra-curricular recovery routines. For 101 FREE #Kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com For 15% off Inverted Gear head to: https://www.invertedgear.com/discount/patflynn15 QnA: Improving Pull Ups, Front Squat Alternatives, […]
Introducing the “Get Strong” Kettlebell Program | The 10-5-3 Method
Pat talks through a new, simple “Get Strong” kettlebell program. This can be done with single or double kettlebells and takes just 3x/week, less than 30 minutes a day. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com Show Sponsor: Get 15% off Inverted Gear kettlebells at invertedgear.com/discount/patflynn15 Introducing the “Get Strong” Kettlebell Program | The 10-5-3 […]