To be Frank

To be Frank

By Jason Malone and James WalshamSociety & Culture
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To be Frank episodes

  • Conquering Death

    This week, we talk about rest and exercise. We delve into the importance of taking regular time to rest & recover, and then dig into the topic of exercise — that is, the purpose of exercise beyond its physical benefits. Why do humans exert themselves? Why do we expand our physical boundaries? Tune in to hear our thoughts.

    This week:

    • The importance of rest
    • The purpose of exercise
    • Conquering death & time
    • Transcending our ego with exercise
    • If you want to find us on social media, find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @talesfromardonn, on Medium @jasoncmalone, or on his website: https://talesfromardonn.com/

      Find James on instagram at @james_Walsham or @thehypertrophyhub. To listen to James' podcast about building muscle, search "The Hypertrophy Hub" in any podcast app.

      You can also find us both on Instagram @podcast.tobefrank, or email us on [email protected].

      1 hr 1 min
    • Loving the World

      (NOTE: This was meant to be episode 13, but we messed up and accidentally uploaded episode 12 twice... so we interrupt the regular sequence to bring you the REAL episode 13!)

      This week we both share some news, and then we go on to talk about feeling gratitude for life and the world we live in, before delving a little into a discussion on the environment and virtue. Can we save the world? Find out...

      This week:

      • James losing his hair
      • Gratitude for life
      • “Saving” the planet
      • Living virtuously
      • Spreading good
      • If you want to find us on social media, find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @talesfromardonn, on Medium @jasoncmalone, or on his website: https://talesfromardonn.com/

        Find James on instagram at @james_Walsham or @thehypertrophyhub. To listen to James' podcast about building muscle, search "The Hypertrophy Hub" in any podcast app.

        You can also find us both on Instagram @podcast.tobefrank, or email us on [email protected].

        1 hr 39 min
      • Making Friends

        In this episode, James and Jason discuss the subject of friendship — how to make them, and how to keep them. We talk about problems people in the 18-25 year old age group may have regarding this, and the ways to overcome them. Have a listen!

        This week:

        • The importance of friendship
        • Making friends and losing friends
        • Modern friendships
        • If you want to find us on social media, find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @talesfromardonn, on Medium @jasoncmalone, or on his website: https://talesfromardonn.com/

          Find James on Instagram at @james_Walsham or @thehypertrophyhub. To listen to James' podcast about building muscle, search "The Hypertrophy Hub" in any podcast app.

          You can also find us both on Instagram @podcast.tobefrank, or email us on [email protected].

          1 hr 11 min
        • Clean Your Room

          This week, James is excited to finally receive his copy of Jason’s novel, ‘the Immortal King,’ and we discuss Jason’s feelings post-release. We then go on to discuss networking, before diving into the topic of organisation, cleanliness, and “vibes” that help with our mindset.

          This week:

          • James finally receives his copy of ‘the Immortal King’
          • Networking & connections
          • Cleaning your room
          • The benefits of a window
          • If you want to find us on social media, find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @talesfromardonn, on Medium @jasoncmalone, or on his website: https://talesfromardonn.com/

            Find James on Instagram at @james_Walsham or @thehypertrophyhub. To listen to James' podcast about building muscle, search "The Hypertrophy Hub" in any podcast app.

            You can also find us both on Instagram @podcast.tobefrank, or email us on [email protected].

            1 hr 15 min
          • Nutrition Myths and Marketing Tricks

            This week we delve into the topic of health again, this time with a focus on nutrition. We talk about common advertising tricks used to make people think food is healthier than it is, and what we should aim for when looking for the right food.

            This week:

            • Usain Bolt
            • Nutrition misconceptions
            • Marketing tricks
            • The lie of “Organic” food and health
            • Rejection of intellectual authority
            • If you want to read the article we discuss, find it here: https://www.today.com/health/food-labels-spot-deceiving-claims-grocery-store-t110778

              If you want to find us on social media, find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @talesfromardonn, on Medium @jasoncmalone, or on his website: https://talesfromardonn.com/

              Find James on Instagram at @james_Walsham or @thehypertrophyhub. To listen to James' podcast about building muscle, search "The Hypertrophy Hub" in any podcast app.

              You can also find us both on Instagram @podcast.tobefrank, or email us on [email protected].

              1 hr 6 min
            • Loving the World

              This week we both share some news, and then we go on to talk about feeling gratitude for life and the world we live in, before delving a little into a discussion on the environment and virtue. Can we save the world? Find out...

              This week:

              • James losing his hair
              • Gratitude for life
              • “Saving” the planet
              • Living virtuously
              • Spreading good
              • If you want to find us on social media, find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @talesfromardonn, on Medium @jasoncmalone, or on his website: https://talesfromardonn.com/

                Find James on Instagram at @james_Walsham or @thehypertrophyhub. To listen to James' podcast about building muscle, search "The Hypertrophy Hub" in any podcast app.

                You can also find us both on Instagram @podcast.tobefrank, or email us on [email protected].

                1 hr 21 min
              • Health, Wealth & Fame

                Hello again! This week, the two of us update each other on our lives. Jason discusses his upcoming novel, while James talks about his PT course and lifting competition. Then, we go on to discuss the potential cost of fame and wealth, before moving on to talk about healthy lifestyles. Have a listen!

                Disclaimer: neither of us are experts in the field of nutrition. Any information given here is based on amateur research alone.

                (cw: please be advised this episode features mention of eating disorders).

                This week:

                • The cost of fame
                • Exercise & its benefits
                • Health
                • Nutrition
                • Sugar, fat, and processed foods
                • If you want to find us on social media, find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @talesfromardonn, on Medium @jasoncmalone, or on his website: https://talesfromardonn.com/

                  Find James on instagram at @james_Walsham or @thehypertrophyhub. To listen to James' podcast about building muscle, search "The Hypertrophy Hub" in any podcast app.

                  You can also find us both on Instagram @podcast.tobefrank, or email us on [email protected].

                  1 hr 54 min
                • Secular Philosophies

                  Hello again! This week the two of us discuss what you might call “secular philosophies,” focussing on the subject of secular Buddhism. We talk about the few benefits of philosophies divorced from religion and spirituality, but spend a lot of time criticising them as well.

                  This week:

                  • Buddhism
                  • “Secular” Buddhism
                  • Asceticism
                  • Philosophy without religion
                  • Stoicism & Platonism
                  • If you want to find us on social media, find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @talesfromardonn, on Medium @jasoncmalone, or on his website: https://talesfromardonn.com/

                    Find James on instagram at @james_Walsham or @thehypertrophyhub. To listen to James' podcast about building muscle, search "The Hypertrophy Hub" in any podcast app.

                    You can also find us both on Instagram @podcast.tobefrank, or email us on [email protected].

                    1 hr 9 min
                  • Education Reform (Revolution?)

                    Our first milestone — ten episodes! Join us as we reflect on the podcasting experience so far, and then go on to discuss and debate the ideal education system, and how we might implement it.

                    This week:

                    • Reflection
                    • Education reform
                    • Vocation
                    • Meaning and value in careers
                    • Teaching structures
                    • Homeschooling
                    • How would we manifest the ideal?
                    • If you want to find us on social media, find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @talesfromardonn, on Medium @jasoncmalone, or on his website: https://talesfromardonn.com/

                      Find James on Instagram at @james_Walsham or @thehypertrophyhub. To listen to James' podcast about building muscle, search "The Hypertrophy Hub" in any podcast app.

                      You can also find us both on Instagram @podcast.tobefrank, or email us on [email protected].

                      1 hr 51 min
                    • Default Mode Network

                      This week we have an exciting episode for you. In this episode we are joined by Alex to talk about the brain! He discusses the Default Mode Network, and we delve into some interesting discussions about psychology, the Self, and mindfulness.

                      (Trigger warning: please be aware that this episode contains mention of sexual assault and suicide)

                      This week:

                      • The Default Mode Network
                      • Psychology
                      • Ego and the Self
                      • Mindfulness
                      • Meditation, journaling, and other useful practices
                      • Psychedelics
                      • If you want to find us on social media, find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @talesfromardonn, on Medium @jasoncmalone, or on his website: https://talesfromardonn.com/

                        Find James on Instagram at @james_Walsham or @thehypertrophyhub. To listen to James' podcast about building muscle, search "The Hypertrophy Hub" in any podcast app.

                        You can also find us both on Instagram @podcast.tobefrank, or email us on [email protected].

                        1 hr 42 min

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