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Jul 29
1h 5m

Plyometrics and Epstein's List

Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
About this episode

In this episode, we discuss plyometrics (especially upper body plyos), where the hell is Epstein’s list, marrying AI, and much 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


Thank you!

-J & M


WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Z8cMQQF1i0


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Energy drinks, solid lifts, & how not to sell your service to someone

(04:11) — Walking paths, nature, & mindfulness practice

(10:01) — The power of analogies

(13:34) — An update on Mike's dopamine list (i.e. his excuse for being underprepared for today's podcast)

(15:43) — Should we be thinking more about plyometrics?

(24:36) — The health benefits of sun exposure

(31:22) — Grok vs ChatGPT vs Perplexity

(35:23) — Where the hell is the Epstein list??

(43:37) — Distrust of the government & the nature of political stances

(49:44) — The future of technology & society

(54:27) — The ethics of AI relationships & the razor thin line between empathy & enabling

(59:14) — Recognizing the face of true evil

(1:04:40) — Wrap-up


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