The Banya Podcast

By Luke Manuel and Dana Lundquist

Welcome to The Banya — where hot sauna sessions, cold plunges, and real conversations collide.

We’re two wellness-obsessed friends exploring the science and philosophy of hormetic stress, cold exposu... more

· Health & Fitness

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How many episodes does The Banya Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.

The Banya Podcast episodes:

January 24, 2025 Ep. 20 - Sauna Surfing with Daniel - Daniel Ilae
Today, we are joined by our Hawaiian brother, Daniel Ilae. Daniel is a BJJ Blue belt, hunter and all around amazing human. Come hear about his life story and the life lessons he's learned, often the hard way.
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1h
January 21, 2025 Ep. 19 - Hot Box with the Fox - Alex Martinez
The Banya Bros chop it up with BJJ Black belt, Foxcast Podcaster and gym owner Alex Martinez.
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38min
January 17, 2025 Ep. 18 - Drilling with Drew - Drew Lasley
Today, the Banya Bros are joined by Drew Lasley. Drew is a BJJ Blue Belt, 6am Zombie Crew savage, business owner, father of 4, and all-around amazing, Kind hearted savage.
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53min
January 14, 2025 Ep. 17 - Sandbaggin' with Steve - Steve Benton
Luke and Dana are joined by Steve Benton - BJJ Brown Belt, personal trainer, all around fitness specialist and amazing human being.
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49min
January 12, 2025 Ep. 16 - Steamy with Mimi - Timoree Branson
The Banya Boys chop it up with everyone's favorite Mimi, Timoree Branson.
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45min
December 30, 2024 Ep. 15 - Slammin' with Sam - Sam Kruegel
Today Luke shares a hot tub and conversation in his hometown of Grass Valley, Ca with his oldest friend, Sam Kruegel.
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49min
December 27, 2024 Ep. 14 - Bustin' with Dustin - Dustin Vidrine
The Banya Boys chop it up with resident internet troll Dustin Vidrine. Dustin is a BJJ Blue Belt, Lawyer, Father of 2 and all around Kind Hearted Savage.
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39min
December 23, 2024 Ep. 13 - Stories from Ragnarok - Billy Conn
Bill Conn Joins the Banya to chop it up about his life and share his wisdom.

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28min
December 22, 2024 Ep. 12 - Chaaaaad, Not Bad - Chad Wardlaw
The Banya Boys chop it up with Dana's longtime friend Chad Wardlaw. BJJ Blue Belt out of Precision Jiu-Jitsu in Sacramento, CA.
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39min
December 18, 2024 Ep. 11 - Joking with Joaquim - Kristen Stanford
BJJ Blue Belt Kristen Stanford joins the Banya to discuss training, competition and her nomadic lifestyle
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35min

FAQs about The Banya Podcast:

How many episodes does The Banya Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.