The Long & Thick Podcast

Second round. Same rules. Zero prep.

No health advice. No frameworks. No productivity hacks.

If you want to know how we actually think, how we disagree, and what comes out when there’s no plan — this one’s for you.

🎧 Available now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

A lot of men feel lost right now — and most don’t know how to talk about it without feeling weak, dramatic, or judged.

In this episode, we dig into:

Why modern social norms have quietly stripped many men of purpose and direction

The loneliness epidemic and how isolation sneaks in even when life “looks good”

How to peel back the layers of expectation and reconnect with something meaningful

What “calling” actually means (and why it’s not some mythical lightning strike)

This isn’t a motivational speech or a hustle sermon.

Women may also find this episode helpful as it sheds light on how many men process purpose, connection, and meaning — often silently.

New year, new resolutions… same graveyard?

In this episode, we break down 3 simple but overlooked principles that actually help people stick to the goals they set — without turning January into a self-punishment ritual.

We also dig into the uncomfortable (but necessary) nuance around failure:

This one’s less about grinding harder and more about learning how to enjoy the process of moving toward something, whatever that looks like for you this year.

🎧 Available now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

We closed out the year by doing something surprisingly simple — and surprisingly hard.

Daniel and I walked through 2025 month by month, calling out the moments that actually stuck with us. Some months were packed. Some were quiet. All of them mattered in different ways.

From our shared highlight — Japan in February — to the smaller moments we didn’t realize were important until we slowed down and said them out loud, this episode is less about “accomplishments” and more about memory, perspective, and noticing your own life as it’s happening.

We also challenge listeners to try the same exercise:

No resolutions. No productivity hacks.

🎧 Available now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

This episode has no protocols, no studies, and no actionable health advice — and that’s exactly the point.

Daniel and I hit pause on “being helpful” and hit play on embarrassing stories, weird experiences, 2 truths and a lie, and whatever else came up while the mics were hot.

If you’ve listened to our 20 Questions episode and enjoyed learning more about who we actually are when we’re not talking training, recovery, or health — this one’s for you.

If you’re new here:

🎙️ Real people

Available now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts & Everywhere else ¨̮ 

The Long & Thick Feat. Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee (you might know him as Brad Savage or @bitey_boi_actual) joined us for one of our more grounded, honest conversations to date.

We walked through Brandon’s full arc — from early life, to military service, to post-military reality — and how fitness became both a stabilizing force and something that needed to be kept in proper perspective.

We talked about:

How military service shaped his relationship with strength, discipline, and identity

The role fitness played in developing resilience — and where it falls short

Why training is not therapy, and the danger of pretending it is

Navigating mental health, therapy, and self-awareness after service

What life looks like post-military when you’re wearing multiple hats

Practical lifestyle principles for people in high-stress professions

This episode isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a real conversation about structure, responsibility, and doing the work — both in the gym and outside of it.

If you’re a servicemember, first responder, coach, or just someone trying to hold themselves together under pressure, this one’s worth your time.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple

One full year of Long & Thick, and somehow we’re still allowed microphones.

In this episode, we keep it loose and reflective — talking through:

Holiday traditions that actually matter vs. ones we just tolerate

Best and worst holiday experiences we’ve had

What a dream holiday would look like if logistics, money, and responsibilities didn’t exist

Then we pivot into New Year energy:

The 3 main things people obsess over every January

How to prepare for the annual health & fitness craze without losing your mind

New Year’s resolutions we wish would stop showing up every single year

And the fitness trend of 2025 we’re officially hoping dies a quiet death

We wrap it all up with a callback to one full year of the podcast — what we’ve learned, what surprised us, and why we’re still excited to keep this thing going.

No scripts. No perfect answers. Just perspective, banter, and a little roasting.

🎧 Listen. Laugh. Argue with us in the comments.

The Long & Thick Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Gifts That Don’t Suck

This week we’re giving you our Top 10 Gifts for Friends, Family, and Partners — the stuff people will actually use, not the random Amazon gadgets that die in a drawer by February.

We break down gifts for every type of person:

The lifter who needs straps, chalk, or a new belt

The sleep-deprived goblin who needs a Manta mask or white noise

The friend who wants to “start meal prepping” but has no clue where to begin

The partner who’s been talking about getting back in the gym for six months

Plus a few gifts that make you look thoughtful without spending insane money

From cookbooks and gym gear to app memberships, tracking tech, and experience-based gifts, this is our full guide to helping your people feel supported going into the New Year.

No affiliate links. No fluff. Just gifts that actually improve someone’s life.

The Perks and Science of Not Being a Miserable Bastard 🦃

Thanksgiving episode incoming — and no, it’s not one of those “write three things you’re grateful for and manifest your dream life” situations.

We talked about what we’re actually grateful for this year, why gratitude feels weird or fake at first, and how there’s just enough science behind it to make it worth trying without feeling like you’re lying to yourself.

This one’s more about the real stuff — the people, habits, moments, and even the tough lessons that made life a little less chaotic.

Give it a listen while you’re cooking, traveling, or hiding from your family for 45 minutes.

Full episode’s up. Enjoy.

We filmed this episode right in the heart of Gym 5 moments before Nashville’s first-ever 5trength Show — a hybrid fitness + live music event celebrating strength, longevity, and the community that makes both possible.

With leaders like Daniel Colombo, Zack Henderson, Cassandra Grippe, Evan Singleton, Coach Buffalo, and Gym 5 owner Adam Wright, the night featured everything from kettlebell showcases and pull-up battles to deep conversations about why strength training remains the backbone of long-term health.

This episode is short, raw, cinematic, and recorded in the middle of the gym as the energy built for an unforgettable night. If you enjoy watching your podcasts, this is absolutely one to see on YouTube — the visuals are chef’s kiss. * Extra thanks to Zack Chiarizzio - the actual GOAT *

Thank you to Gym 5 and everyone who made the 5trength Show possible. We were honored to capture the moment.

Listen on Spotify, Apple, or watch the full cinematic cut on YouTube.