Fragle and Andrew Nicholis return for Part 2 of their deep dive into longevity, protein, and aging. Andrew, a PhD candidate at the University of Taipei Graduate School, continues to unpack the complex science of nutrition and movement, bringing clarity to topics like amino acid recycling, autophagy, and the body’s surprising relationship with fat.

The conversation turns toward environmental stress, as Andrew explains how working out in polluted areas can actually deplete your stem cells—potentially accelerating aging instead of preventing it. They explore how industrial agriculture disrupts hormones, why too much protein can backfire, and what fat is really doing during tissue repair.

It’s a wide-ranging discussion that blends practical health science with sharp insights—and leaves plenty to think about long after the episode ends.

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This week, Fragle sits down with the iconic trumpeter Longineu Parsons II—a man whose life and music span eras, genres, and continents. He’s backed Cab Calloway, performed with Jennifer Lopez, played in Paris, and even performed for the King of Morocco.

Growing up in the Jim Crow South, Longineu shares stories of living through segregation, forging a global career, and the power of music to open doors that history tried to close.

Tracy Mon, a local mountain fairy and upcoming guest on the show made a special appearance in this episode (37:42)

Also: Fragle asks if Scandinavia is a third world country—which tells you everything you need to know about him.

Featuring the track “Softly As A Morning Sunrise”, this episode is part jazz history, part personal memoir, and part geograpical-intervention.

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From the frozen shores of Antarctica, entomologist Matan Shelomi takes us on an extraordinary journey into one of Earth's most extreme environments—and introduces us to its tiniest year-round inhabitant. Speaking from the Ukrainian research station on the Antarctic Peninsula, Shelomi shares his research on Belgica antarctica. 

The conversation transforms into a virtual tour of Antarctic research life as Shalomi steps outside to reveal the stunning landscape and unexpected neighbors—approximately 6,000 gentoo penguins that build nests directly outside the research facility. 

Ready to explore Antarctica through the eyes of a scientist? Join us for this fascinating expedition to Earth's southernmost continent, where cutting-edge research meets penguin highways and the secrets of survival are hidden in the gut bacteria of one tiny, remarkable fly.

Join Fragle and his homey Blake Perry. Blake Perry is an MMA fighter and has a fight coming up in just a couple days on the UFC Fight Pass. 

Fragle and Blake are both from Ohio but have since moved to new lands. Blake now lives in California training MMA day and night, and Fragle now resides in Taiwan as a science teacher. 

They have both lived interesting lives and have rich histories.

They cover interesting topics like training, MMA, supplements, various diets, the military, NAD and vitamin drips, bone broth, traveling with the Dead, teaching abroad, and food in different countries. 

Join Fragle and his homey Blake for a very down-to-earth chat. 

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Join Fragle and his friend Andrew Nicholis, in Part 1 of a fascinating discussion on stem cells, amino acids, and protein. Andrew is currently a PhD candidate at University of Taipei Graduate School. He has a rich background in pilates and movement integration and focuses heavily on nutritional health and wellness, specifically protein and aging. 

Their discussion starts with the origin of stem cells and their vital role in longevity and aging. Andrew offers a unique perspective on their commercialization in modern medicine and their relationship to adipose tissue. 

This episode takes a deep dive into the body's efficient ways of recycling amino acids, with a particular focus on the vital role of protein. They examine how autophagy, a natural cleanup process, plays a key part in this recycling. Listeners will gain an appreciation for the complex interplay of genes, as 20,000 genes give rise to  400,000 proteins!

During the final segments, the discussion challenges conventional wisdom about fat and its role in tissue repair and highlights the benefits of maintaining healthy body fat levels. 

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Join Fragle and his new friend Liz, a fasting retreat facilitator and colon hydrotherapist, as they discuss the proper methods to do long and short-term fasting. Some people, myself included, thought doing a 1-2 day fast was enough to get all of the benefits. Liz however brought to my attention that a minimum of 3-5 days is needed to receive the full spectrum of benefits. If you're interested in ways to boost Autophagy, HGH, Stem Cells, and Fat Burning, Liz has all the info you need. Thank you and enjoy!

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Join Fragle and his dear friend - Knowmadic Medic - a Hollywood Medic. They start this chat with a discussion about the origin of a Taiwanese Aboriginal tribe - the Saisiyat. On top of that, they discuss end goals, teaching babies, EQ, gratitude, productivity, relationships, parents, and trauma.



Disclaimer: This episode was recorded shortly after the pandemic around 2022. Some of the details are no longer accurate. 

Join Fragle as he discusses new methods of fasting and ways to improve the gut health. Along with that, he's learned about and started doing coffee enemas. Last , nothing is complete without a little float in the sensory deprivation tank. Tune in to learn what these things are, how to do them, and how they can benefit you. 

Join Fragle and his dear friend Mango as they have a cross-cultural discussion on  mostly Asian Spirituality. They discuss The Power of Now, Buddhism, and Taoism. Tune in to see how different cultures experience religion & spirituality. There's a lot of talk about emotions, EQ, and what to do when your emotions get the better of you. 
There's a heavy focus on Fragile and all of his emotional problems. Mango does his best but even that isn't quite enough to solve all of Fragile's problems. This is not a dry episode. 


Books mentioned: 

A Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle 
Mcdonalds by Mango & Fragle 
The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz 
The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu

Join Knowmadic Medic and Fragle for Late Nights. They talk about Fragle's horrendous student debt and how Cannibalism could help. Fragle then tells a tale - Fear and Loathing in Vietnam.  Learn about addiction, trials and tribulations, and how to rise above, which can never be done without a loving mother.