Rip talks with author Auron MacIntyre about his book, “The Total State.” The discussion delves into the manipulation of news events, media bias, and the shifting powers within the government. MacIntyre, drawing from his experiences as a journalist, sheds light on the relentless assault on truth and the erosion of individual liberties. Rip and MacIntyre explore the critical questions raised in the book, such as the role of democracy in expanding government power and the effectiveness of the Constitution in restraining it.

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Rip talks to Dr. Travis Jewett about his book Deal With Your Back Pain. They discuss the inevitability of back pain in everyone’s life and the importance of understanding the difference between back pain that can be managed through strength training and when to seek medical intervention.

Rip talks to Grunt Proof about the evolution of military fitness training and how to best achieve combat preparedness through strength training. They emphasize the importance of strengthening normal movement patterns and explain how traditional endurance exercises like running can lead to injury and breakdown.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Rip and Trevor Rachko discuss the strategic alteration of language in the media to promote specific agendas.

Rip talks with Tom Woods about his book Diary of a Psychosis, exploring the impact of global lockdowns on mental health. They also discuss the contrasting pandemic responses of Florida and Sweden versus Dr. Fauci's recommendations, and the roles of masks and the medical establishment.

00:38 Tom Woods

03:11 How did we let it happen?

09:13 Florida and Sweden vs. Fauci

16:37 The effects of lockdown

24:15 The vaccine

30:35 Masks and the medical establishment

46:35 Words being changed

50:02 Things we won

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

02:00 Comments from the Haters!

11:52 The supernatural and religion

30:44 Failing a testosterone test

36:37 Rip's nasal routine

39:15 Does Rip geek on the weather?

48:04 Umbilical hernia

53:00 Returning to Twitter

54:08 Long programming question

54:47 Rip's relaxing voice

57:36 Balancing unbalanced muscles

Rip explains the correct method for recording yourself for a form check while also reviewing videos submitted by members of the Starting Strength Network.

00:32 Surviving tornados

04:53 Comments from the Haters!

16:06 About form check and expectations

18:29 The squat

33:00 The deadlift

37:33 The press

39:29 Bench press

40:34 Power clean

52:31 Zach’s press

55:17 Marty’s squat

59:57 Marty’s deadlift

1:04:01 Josselin’s deadlift

1:06:16 Josselin’s squat

1:09:23 Josselin’s bench

1:11:51 FatFact’s squat

1:13:45 One more power clean

Rip describes the challenges involved in learning and coaching the Olympic lifts and why including them in your strength training program is worthwhile.