In this episode, we discuss the all-time best ab exercises, baby item-must haves, how to fall asleep as quickly as possible, and more.

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3NSKMpKp5i4

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Reflecting on the year and our (declining) levels of technological savviness

(03:48) — Jordan's new training schedule (why he's making the switch)

(08:16) — Mike is officially retiring from fantasy football

(11:35) — The dark side of gambling & sports integrity

(21:22) — The top baby item must-haves

(29:49) — Why can't anyone in the fitness industry ever agree?

(34:55) — Strategies for better sleep

(39:25) — Our favorite ab exercises

(49:47) — Wrap-up

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss David Goggins vs. rest days, stomach vacuums, autophagy, fasted training, airplanes with toddlers, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Energy & fatigue levels as we age

(06:00) — The strangest (& most inconvenient) way Jordan has improved his sleep...

(11:36) — Experiences & advice for traveling with small children

(16:27) — Dog walking etiquette & porch pirates getting what they deserve

(21:31) — Online chess, Sun Tzu, & the Art of War

(24:04) — The difference between a banana and a Snickers bar

(24:27) — Fasted training

(26:43) — Doing exercises you hate

(29:59) — Weight vest recommendations

(31:15) — What are the benefits of stomach vacuums?

(33:08) — Age gaps & romantic relationships

(34:55) — The reality of weight spikes

(36:46) — Dealing with loose skin after weight loss

(39:09) — Goggins vs Rest Days

(43:02) — The "best" type of creatine

(47:36) — Fasting & autophagy

(49:24) — The truth about fitness wearables

(50:20) — Things Jordan misses about Boston

(52:29) — Wrap-up

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss Jake Paul, Nick Fuentes, Zohran Mamdani, and the healthiest thing you can do.

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WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ddm2spwYp4c

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Traveling with toddlers... A family adventure

(03:01) — This is your LAST chance - don't miss the Black Friday sale for the Online Fitness Business Mentorship

(05:33) — We all need more movement in our lives

(08:29) — City vs country living: a hypothetical debate

(16:43) — Remembering the joys of training for non-aesthetic goals

(22:28) — SNAP benefits, societal health, & personal responsibility

(27:03) — The rise of Jake Paul the boxer, controversy, & public perception

(36:50) — Political discourse, identity politics, cultural differences, & community dynamics

(45:04) — GROK can't do addition

(46:45) — Jordan WILL beat Mike at chess... It's only a matter of time

(48:10) — Mike is... Anti-Capitalism??

(50:29) — This is your LAST CALL for the Online Fitness Business Mentorship sale (don't say we didn't warn you)

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, Jordan absolutely shocks Michael with unexpected news. We also discuss code orange, communism, training intensity, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nbOEhfA-O9U

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Bitcoin dips, investment strategies, & a healthy financial mindset

(04:22) — Jordan has a MAJOR announcement (and Mike can't believe it)

(12:55) — Grok is finished... Back to ChatGPT

(20:05) — Mike is officially... a redditor?

(24:23) — We'll never have 2015 energy again... (the value of intensity in your youth)

(35:50) — Training for the hypothetical...

(43:16) — Career choices, social movements, & class dynamics

(53:10) — Don't forget to apply for the Mentorship during our Black Friday sale (seriously, don't miss it)

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss what we'd focus on if starting our business today, how Mike plans to fix his (and Jordan's brain), how to determine who will be a good coaching client, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Guf2ZKjmZo

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Checking in on fear, anger, & joy levels

(06:44) — The Fitness Business Mentorship is on sale NOW for Black Friday—don't miss out!

(09:02) — Raw dogging life: fix your brain (& a challenge from Mike to Jordan)

(13:57) — Property taxes need to go

(23:39) — What we'd focus on if we were starting our businesses TODAY

(40:05) — How to know whether a client will be a good fit or not

(47:13) — Mike is taking back his prefrontal cortex

(50:13) — Modern day societal struggles and historical context

(54:36) — Don't forget to apply for the Mentorship during our Black Friday sale (seriously, don't miss it)

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In this episode, we discuss the best exercise for bone density, running vs swimming for cardio, the man who has a daily screen time of 8-minutes, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HtM_GcAhs9k

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — The Online Fitness Business Mentorship is officially ON SALE for Black Friday (don't procrastinate!)

(06:10) — Mike's (triumphant?) return to running

(13:55) — Running vs swimming & the best exercise for bone density

(17:56) — Posting and ghosting and heated fitness arguments

(27:01) — How to reduce your daily screen time Mentorship coming soon...

(32:38) — "TRT", fatherhood, and testosterone levels

(39:50) — Mike's feel-good training session

(44:25) — Jordan's daily caffeine intake

(45:30) — How the social media landscape has changed over the years

(53:32) — Don't forget to apply for the Mentorship during our Black Friday sale (seriously, don't miss it)

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, Mike is on tilt and goes off on daily water intake. We also discuss nutrition and exercise for first-time parents, China's new social media laws, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C0V-4e8HyIk

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike is finally watching the Harry Potter movies

(07:25) — Equity markets, economic inequality, & inflation

(14:35) — A PSA for all the homeowners out there

(20:22) — Our weekly sleep & chess update

(24:38) — Freedom of speech & the dangers of hate speech laws

(35:36) — Why Jordan isn't planning on stopping his GLP-1 any time soon

(38:17) — The FINAL word on water intake

(42:51) — The best way to handle judgment from others

(46:40) — If you're struggling with consistency...

(48:17) — How much do you need to be able to retire?

(50:16) — The most important things to focus on (for health) as a busy adult

(56:26) — Thanks for listening!

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss Jordan's current Instagram strategy, a new study on the dangers of sleep deprivation, and life advice for your 30's (and beyond), and more...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

How a meth-fueled rampage saved Aimo Koivunen's life: https://www.historydefined.net/aimo-koivunen

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XFkf0w4H46s

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Sleep struggles & the dangers of sleep deprivation

(12:50) — There are worse addictions than exercise

(19:59) — The biggest "what if" in history

(23:45) — Our weekly chess update

(29:14) — No-scroll continues

(32:52) — The difference between engagement and business (the engagement trap)

(43:06) — Advice for life in your 30s (and beyond)

(50:12) — Safety tips for working out at home/by yourself

(53:11) — The moralization of performance enhancing drugs

(58:30) — Wrap-up

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the Trump-brokered peace deal in the Middle East between Israel and Gaza, overcoming a fear of death, dealing with the hell of health insurance, and more...

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oKSQhXVi8L4

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's continued quest to chess grandmaster

(02:41) — The impact of nutrition on overall well-being

(09:18) — The good and the bad of modern day food science

(15:37) — Peace in the Middle East

(24:33) — Health insurance & self-employment

(38:35) — Navigating grief & the fear of death

(49:58) — How to deal with insufferable coworkers

(56:44) — Your weekly reminder to GET OFF SOCIAL MEDIA

(59:06) — Wrap-up

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the long term health consequences of chronic stress, Jordan's new sleeping arrangement, Charlie Sheen's unknown taper strategy, and more...

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's sukkah experience

(08:32) — The health consequences of chronic stress (I can't prove this, but...)

(18:20) — Mike is the world's worst introvert

(23:59) — A nuanced take on assimilation and the importance of cultural integration

(33:44) — Math struggles & Jordan's rapidly improving chess game

(43:13) — Charlie Sheen and his unconventional path to sobriety

(48:19) — NO NUANCE ALLOWED RAPID FIRE

(53:26) — Wrap-up

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