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Jim McDonald
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Veteran podcaster Jim McDonald hosts discussions with guests from the world of weights, fitness, and sometimes entertainment and sports. Jim is the owner of Third Street Barbell in Sacramento, CA.
Mike "Silent Mike" Farr appeared as co-host through mid-2025.
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Scrooged! (1988)| 50% Facts Holiday Special Review | Guest cohost Josh Hajar
In this conversation, Jim and Josh discuss the Christmas movie 'Scrooge'd', reflecting on its nostalgic value, Bill Murray's career, and the themes of corporate greed and morality. They explore the…
Creating safe outlets for coping with trauma| Guest: firefighter Chad Dillon
In this conversation, Jim McDonald and firefighter Chad Dillon delve into deeper topics surrounding mental health, community, and self-expression through photography and music. They discuss Chad's…
Die Hard 2: Die Harder | Holiday Film Fest | Guest co-host Josh Hajjar
In something of an annual tradition, the Holiday Film Fest is back with this Christmas flick for Thanksgiving. Yes, Die Hard 2 is a Christmas movie! In this film, detective John McClane (Bruce…
Paul Oneid | From Injury to Strength
In this conversation, Jim and Paul Oneid discuss the current state of gyms post-pandemic, sharing insights on the challenges faced by gym owners and members alike. They delve into Paul's personal…
Larry Wheels with John Gaglione | The Power of Resilience
This is something of a follow-up to episode 491 with John Gaglione about the training environment. This time, Larry Wheels, who was coached by John and has become an iconic figure in the fitness…
Mission-driven Fitness | Guest Kevin Meier (@purebullfit)
In this conversation, Jim McDonald speaks with Kevin Meier, a former Marine, video game character, and fitness coach, about his journey from military service to the fitness industry. Kevin has…
John Gaglione: The Evolution of Powerlifting Culture
John Gaglione joins to discuss the evolution of powerlifting, coaching philosophies, and the importance of community in strength training. They explore the challenges of weight loss expectations, the…
Comedian Nick Scopoletti
Comedian (and personal training manager) Nick Scopoletti returns to chat about growing his comedy career, working with Lisa Lampanelli, managing personal trainers, and how his personal warmth has…
Things that make dieting hard (plus some influencers who are getting it right)| Guest: Jerry Molinero
Jerry Molinero, one of our trainers here at Third Street Barbell, joins to talk about losing over 100 lbs and some of the habits, foods, and situations that make dieting harder. We also discuss a…
Navigating Parenthood and Performance | Guest: Jonathan Gregg
In this conversation, Jim McDonald and Jonathan Gregg explore a variety of themes, including parenting, the dynamics of living in New York City, the journey of performance and acting, mental health,…
David Thomas Tao
David Tao returns to the show to take us inside the world of theater production and spirits (not the BOO!) kind. Following up his role as the successful CEO of Barbend.com, David has taken on two new…
Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser | 50% Facts Review
From 2009 to 2020, The Biggest Loser was a phenomenon. A huge cultural moment.What it wasn’t, however, was a show about healthy lifestyles and healthy weight loss. Netflix’s Fit for TV: The Reality…
The inside scoop on rehabbing an on-the-job injury | Guests: Ammar Alhaidar and Mohammed Rashed
Our gym, Third Street Barbell, is blessed to have three physical therapy providers as members at the moment. Ammar and Moe work together in a clinic that treats patients covered by workers comp…
Getting older but getting stronger | Guest: Ralph Caggiano
Some things definitely diminish with age, but the need for strength is not among them. After being introduced to designing fitness training for others in the Coast Guard and a career in the…
Journey to bodybuilding | Guest: Riley Corbett
Unlike some powerlifters who turn to bodybuilding, Riley always knew it was something he wanted to do. Other goals and priorities simply got in the way. When the opportunity came to leave…
What should powerlifters eat to maximize performance? | Guest: Dan Feldman, RD
Powerlifter and Registered Dietitian Dan Feldman guests this episode to break down some nutrition strategies for competitive powerlifters. Is a crazy amount of protein necessary? Are carbs around…
USAPL calls out the IPF on drug testing | Guest co-host: Josh Hajar
The former International Powerlifting Federation affiliate representing the United States, the USAPL, took to instagram recently to criticize the integrity of its drug testing program through WADA.…
The keys to fitness for executives | Guest: Justin Wright
Justin Wright is a sales executive who found himself in a position that’s all too common for executives: overweight and out of shape. Work stress, the demands of travel and entertaining, inconsistent…
The “Okayest Coach” on finding purpose as a male military spouse and the essentials of good coaching | Guest: Toby Ralph
Toby spent a decade as a first responder -- with all the stress and hazards those careers entail. Then, he left it all behind to marry a woman with a military career. Military families are used to…
The Voices of Men (2020) | Men’s mental health documentary | 50% Facts Review
Just a couple of days past the official Men’s Mental Health Month, we take a look at a short, but powerful documentary available on YouTube, “The Voices of Men.” It was produced in the UK and is…
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