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Join hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones as they dive into a powerful conversation with Coach Jerry Francois, founder and heartbeat of the Goldfinger Track Club (GFTC)
Coach J isnāt just building records; heās building movementsāturning therapy into miles, and miles into activism.
In this episode, Coach J opens up about:
Launching GFTC in 2016 to uplift runners of all paces and backgrounds under the mantra "Diverse, but never divided." His mission behind Black Miles Matter, a running movement sparked by the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, and why every mile taken by Black and Brown runners holds profound significance Organizing the 5th Annual Juneteenth Black Miles Matter Run, hosted at Crown High in NYC: a celebration of history, community, and solidarity where everyoneāwalker, jogger, or runnerāis welcome.Using running as collective therapy: how GFTCās safe, supportive space helped many navigate grief, anxiety, and social injustice Coach Jās journeyāfrom channeling grief at age 17 into finding purpose, to completing marathons like Boston and aiming for a 2:50 debut at His roles beyond coaching: balancing fatherhood, leading youth fitness programs, and serving as Creative Director for PYNRS, the only Black-owned US running apparel brandTune in to hear how one man turned his stride into a movement, community, culture, and courage, one mile at a time.
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This week, Tony Vidal and KR Jones sit down with East Atlantaās own SĆ©rgio Santosāa multi-hyphenate creative, sneaker connoisseur, gamer, and founding force behind Brooklynās Recess Run Club. Whether heās behind the camera shooting legends from Future to Bad Bunny or leading the charge with New Balance for the Puerto Rican Day Parade Run, Sergio is always in motion.
In this episode, we talk about:
šāāļø The cultural power of running and how Sergioās pivot into wellness began after the loss of a close friend, starting with Atlantaās Movers & Pacers Run Clubšµš· Why this yearās Puerto Rican Day Parade run is deeper than sneakersāitās about pride, community, and representationš” The realities of being a creative in the industry ā from ānet 30, 60, 90ā to hearing the universe scream at you when it's time to pivotš® How Sergio's passion for gaming and music collided in the world of soundtracks and sneaker retail, and why āblerdsā need more spaces to uniteš§ Lessons from the field: Donāt stress out over a strike out ā whether youāre swinging in baseball or life, the real game is staying in itWe also get into the importance of a good partner, earning your kicks through the run, and why the next collab might be closer than you think.
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In this episode of Off the Strength, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones sit down once again with Thai Richards, founder of Rage & Release, to discuss his recent completion of the London Marathonšš¾āāļøš¬š§
But wait, there's more!!!!
š The transformative power of travel for young Black men
šæ Navigating the evolving cannabis landscape
š„ Creating impactful wellness events
š¤ Building and leading communities at home and abroadTune in as they explore the importance of creating meaningful events, the role of manifestation in personal growth, and the evolving landscape of cannabis culture.
Thai emphasizes the significance of fostering curiosity, leading the next generation, and building Black communities abroad.
If you want some Good Highdeas, Some Bad Highdeas, all along with your weekly navigation of the function and dysfunction found in the wellness industry, you've come to the right place!šŗļø
Tune in to hear how Thai Richards is honoring his gift and inspiring others to do the same.
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In this weekās episode of Off the Strength, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones tap in with another round of unapologetic wellness talk, sharp takes, and hard-earned wisdom in an episode weāre calling āPlaying Small to Win Big.ā
They break down what it means to move with intention in a world thatās often loud but not always aligned. From tech-fueled beauty scams to corporate wellness fumbles, hereās whatās on deck:
š Why the online beauty biz might be catfishing your confidence
š¢ The WeWork modelās quiet collapse and what it says about our work-life values
š Cadence x Sweetgreen linking up for 5K freshness
š KFC + Gymshark overseas collab = The Colonel tries creatine
š„ The golden rule: Never show up the sensei ā in sports or life
š§ How overconfidence in the wrong room will have you misunderstood
š¢ Why perception aināt reality ā and communication is a lifelong lift
š¬ And how shrinking your ego might be the biggest power play of allItās a reminder that sometimes, you gotta move quiet to move smart ā and that playing small isnāt weakness when itās rooted in self-awareness.
#OffTheStrength #PlayingSmallToWinBig #WellnessCulture #CadenceRunClub #Sweetgreen5K #KFCGymshark #PerceptionVsReality #BetterCommunication #MentalFitness #BlackWellness #MoveWithIntention
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This week on Off the Strength, weāre chopping it up with a man who turned a childhood classic into a cultural movement: Chris āCTā Thomas, founder and one of the five masterminds behind the Recess Kickball League (RKL) @recesskickballleague š
In You Aināt Gotta Kick It To Kick It, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones sit down with CT to talk about how a simple game of kickball became one of the fastest-growing co-ed sports leagues in the country, offering low-barrier access to fun, fitness, and communityāespecially for Black and Brown young professionals.
We cover:
šāāļø The HBCU mindset that shaped CTās vision
š„ How to build a real team of collaborators
šļø Why Chicago produces greatness in athletes and artists
š Favorite sneakers, soundtracks, and why deep dish aināt it
š The dos & donāts of tryouts at RKL
šÆ How fun and purpose go hand-in-hand in wellness
š¤ Supporting Black businesses and showing up for the cultureFrom leading with love to serving communities with intention, CT drops gems on what it means to build something that lastsāand still have fun doing it.
š§ Tap in.
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This week on Off the Strength, Tony Vidal and KR Jones are back in the booth and diving deep into the wins, weirdness, and wellness of the week.
In this episode titled āPutting In Work,ā the fellas chop it up on:
šæ How 420 jumped clean over Easter weekend and turned NYC out (shoutout Timeout NY)
š§ The power of knowing your value and learning when to say no thanks
š£ļø Why asking your friends for an honest āperformance reviewā might be the realest thing you do
ā½ The legendary granny gang getting busy on the soccer field
š§ Hypericeās new recovery boots and how recovery tech keeps leveling up
š Underwater workouts and why theyāre making a splash in fitness
šļøāšØļø The curious case of masculinity and menās eyelash cutting
āš½ Owning your narrative and writing your story from your own POV
š³ How intentionality in the kitchen can be a form of self-careTap in for laughs, insight, and some real talk on what it takes to keep putting in work ā mind, body, and soul.
#WellnessCulture #OffTheStrength #MensHealth #420Vibes #RecoveryTech #UnderwaterTraining #SoccerGrannies #SelfCareForMen #Hyperice #CookingWithPurpose #KnowYourValue #MasculinityReimagined #PodcastDrop
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šļø In this episode of Off the Strength, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones link up with BMX rider, educator, and cannabis advocate Jillian Alvarez, aka Ms. Jilly Jillz (@ms.jillyjillz), for a conversation that moves as fast and free as we do riding through the city streets!
š“š»āāļø From riding through the noise of impostor syndrome, to carving space for women in bike life, tune in and hear how Jillz is pushing forward with her mission to bring equity and education to the two-wheel community and the cannabis industry. šæš±š
We talk about her upcoming bike ride collab with Happy Munkey and Ayrloom, her favorite NYC sights and scenes, the ups and downs of working with brands, important family lessions, and the power of being confident in what youāre saying and what youāre representingāwhether youāre in the classroom, on the street, or in the cannabis space.
Itās raw, real, and packed with insight on mental health, movement, and making your mark. If youāre into bikes, buds, and building better communities, this episodeās for you.š«µ
š§ Tap in and ride out with us.
#BikeLife #CannabisCulture #MsJillyJillz #OffTheStrength #BMXGirls #CookiesUniversity #HappyMunkey #AYRLOOM #CannabisEquity #MentalHealthAwareness #NYCBikeLife
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This week feels like a full-body workout for your soul ā everything, everywhere, all at once. Tony and KR tap into the chaos and clarity of modern wellness, taking you from Strava mules and lusty gym hotels to mushrooms in the park and ancestral exploration.
On the docket:
š Why trying to PR at a trade show is wild behavioršāāļø Strava mules: They run so you can lieš Mushrooms in the park? Coming to a brunch circle near youš§¼ How often do you really wash your gym clothes? (Lookinā at you, Earthy Eric)šØ The first in-gym hotelā¦ and why it would absolutely turn into a thirst trap here in the Statesš§ Is animation our collective emotional support animal now?šµš½āāļø Were all the best detectives low-key neurodivergent?š§“Fitness folks, itās time to talk about the microplastic in your gym fits ā no more pretending your Patagonia doesnāt shedFrom Storm King meditations to gym clothes confessions ā weāre talking wellness thatās not just about the gains, but about the grace. Imperfection, intention, and everything in between.
š”This oneās for the people navigating movement, identity, and meaning in a world that rarely slows down.
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This week, Tony Vidal and KR Jones break down what it really means to find a winning environmentābecause success isnāt just about talent, itās about where and how you grow. Whether youāre leveling up in fitness, business, or life, your surroundings shape your outcomes.
We also dive into:
š¹ Ask for what you needāclosed mouths donāt get fed.
š¹ Trust, but validateāhow deep do you go to improve your expertise?
š¹ Lil Jon x Pelotonādoes "Yeah!" make you push harder?
š¹ The White Lotus effectāhow TV is changing travel trends.
š¹ Forme x Virgin Atlantic gym at LAXāwill there be showers, or nah?
š¹ Luxury fitness is going too farāwear at your own risk.
š¹ Morning routines: overhyped or essential?
š¹ Are Indian clubs problematic? Fitness history gets questioned.
š¹ Viral marketing gone wrongāwhat does your algorithm say about you?
š¹ LeBron & Pat McAfee on growing up as a winnerāthe rise and fall of child stars.You canāt always choose where you start, but you can create an environment that sets you up for success. Tap in and find your winning space. šļø
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This week, Tony Vidal and KR Jones break down the wins, the weirdness, and the wellness of modern life. From coregasms (yeah, itās real) to fighting through the week, weāre talking about what it takes to stay strongāphysically, mentally, and culturally.
We also get into:
š¹ RIP George ForemanāBoxing icon, entrepreneur, creator of the best bachelor's appliance ever.
š¹ Have we lost the ability to make greats in todayās world?
š¹ The Palanco Brothers' Chronic Combat Jiu-Jitsu Matchāyou ready?
š¹ Orchard Street Runners' all-out midnight mile through Times Square.
š¹ UTI outbreak at a social spaārethinking self-care yet?
š¹ Hip-hop artists and canned beveragesāthe latest pivot.
š¹ Edible Arrangements is in the cannabis game nowāhigh-quality gifting?From daytime park chaos to Sunnah concerts on a school night, weāre unpacking it all. Tap in and learn to enjoy today. šļø
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Podcast Episode Description:
Off The Strength - "Kaizen, A Change For Good"
This week, Tony Vidal and KR Jones explore the wild world of wellness with a fresh dose of satire and real talk. From the importance of hand hygiene (no shake if you ain't clean) to the art of the double dap, we break down the awkward rituals of modern manhood.
Weāre talking consistency, faking the funk, and why masking sadness isnāt the moveāunless youāre Bill Burr, who just made menās emotions hilariously mainstream. Also on the docket:
š¹ Whenās the last time you redefined what being a man means to you?
š¹ MLBās hat rollout proves Spanish speakers should be in the room.
š¹ T-Pain needs a muscle shirt in his skin toneāletās make it happen.
š¹ The dangers of raw-juice-only diets (spoiler: donāt).
š¹ NYC nostalgia, AI genies gone wrong, and glow-in-the-dark pickleball.Itās all about Kaizenācontinuous improvement, a change for good. Tap in and elevate.
Shout out to FOY (Fountain OF Youth) Organic Mushroom & THC Chewsābecause relaxation should be responsible.
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š From the trading floor to the gym floor, from CrossFit boxes to digital fitness dominanceāAndrĆ© Crews is climbing the ladder (literally) and bringing 4,500+ people with him.
This week on Off The Strength, weāre tapping in with the former Menās Healthās Fittest Trainer and Ladder coach extraordinaire, @andrecrews, to talk about:
šš½āāļø Why "My Dad Can Kick Your Dadās Ass" is more than just playground talk
š„ HOA fans of shirtless front-yard lifting and how to inspire your neighbors to lift
š» The rise of digital fitness and why storytelling is just as important as strength
š„ What happens when your in-laws see you in a national ad
š“š½āāļø Ladder vs. Pelotonāwhich side are you on?
šŖš½ Why consistency beats intensity and the real struggle of staying fit while running a businessFrom Elite CrossFit athlete to digital fitness mogul, AndrĆ©ās philosophyāMove well, lift heavy, breathe hardāhas never changed, but his reach has never been bigger. Tap in and get ready to level up.
š Join the CREWS CONTROL program on Ladder: Crews Control
š„ Follow AndrĆ© on TikTok: @andrecrewscontrol
šø Follow AndrĆ© on Instagram: @andrecrews#OffTheStrength #LadderFitness #CrewsControl #MoveWellLiftHeavyBreatheHard #FitnessJourney #DigitalFitness #FitDad #MensHealth #CrossFit #WorkoutMotivation
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šļø This week on Off The Strength, Tony Vidal and KR Jones take a deep dive into the wild world of wellness, unpacking everything from childhood radio icons to why your own battery needs charging just as much as your phone.
ā” Ever feel like you're running on fumes? Weāre breaking down the art of self-recharge, whether itās through fitness, discipline, or just stepping away from the endless scroll.
š„ UFC training for FBI agents? Fast food pretending to be healthy? The army tweaking body fat standards? Weāre calling out the unforced errors in our own lives and in todayās wellness game.
šāāļø Jelly Rollās āLosers Run Clubā is inspiringāso why donāt more artists hit the pavement? Plus, Pelotonās āMy Brotherās Keeperā highlights the power of Black male accountability in fitness.
š Burnout. Procrastination. Social media vs. real reading. If you had to write an apology letter to yourself for past mistakes, what would it say?
š® And finally, from sound baths to ear seeding, weāre exploring unconventional ways to restore the mind and body.
Tap in for the real talk and unfiltered takes on wellness culture. š§šØ
#OffTheStrength #UnforcedErrors #WellnessCulture #CannabisCommunity #MindsetMatters #SelfCare #BlackMenInWellness #RunClub #FitnessJourney
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šļø Off The Strength Podcast | Episode: "People Need Change"
This week, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones sit down with Alex Norman, co-founder of Budega NYC, an upcoming legal cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn poised to make waves on the scene š. From navigating the NYC cannabis market to surviving the transition from legacy to legal, Alex keeps it real about the highs, lows, and hustle of opening a dispensary in a city thatās always been at the heart of cannabis culture. šæšØ
In this episode, we explore:
ā The legal cannabis market vs. the legacy game ā is it really any easier?
ā Why NYC is the epicenter of cannabis culture and what that really means.
ā The hustle behind Budega NYC ā from hip-hop studios to dispensary doors.
ā The realities of working with family in a booming industry.
ā Why New York is a sativa city, and how that affects the game.š Tap in for raw insights, real talk, and a few laughs as we break down the truth about the cannabis biz in NYC!
š§ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all streaming platforms.
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This week, Tony Vidal and KR Jones are back with a no-holds-barred breakdown of their week in wellness, tackling everything from š bad party etiquette to the fitness scams lurking in your pantry. šš
š¹ Warning Signs of a Bad Party: If there are more pets than people, itās time to leave.
š¹ Beefing Couples Who Go Out: Keep the toxicity in your DMs, not at dinner.
š¹ Getting Back to Basics: Sometimes the best workout is just showing up.
š¹ Con Body, Con Bud & Ayrloom Workouts: Prison-style training meets the high-end wellness hustle.
š¹ Hanger Strikes Back: Are Snickers Protein Bars really the cure for HANGRY RAGE?
š¹ Evolving What It Means to Be On Top: Can men soften up and still be strong?
š¹ Netflix Apple Cider Vinegar Scams: Will drinking ACV make you shredded or just pucker-faced?
š¹ Meta Smart Glasses & Opera Airās Wellness Browser: Because whatās mindfulness without another gadget?
š¹ Oatlyās Sketchy Marketing & Even Sketchier Health Claims: Is oat milk the new big tobacco? š¾š¬
š¹ Never Go Full Ye: The dangers of losing the plot entirely.Plus, weāre diving into mentorship at every stage of life, how social programming can be reversed, and why movies from the '70s might have already predicted 2025. Buckle upāthis oneās a ride.
šŖš¾ Tap in, subscribe, and donāt let the algorithm dictate your gains. #OffTheStrength
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Is America finally ready to get real about health? In this powerful episode of Off The Strength, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones dive deep into the state of wellness in the U.S.āfrom the impact of FDA warning labels on our food to TikTok water influencers shaping hydration trends. They unpack the hidden dangers of old-school sugary drinks, the rise of fake Ozempic, and whether policy changes can truly shift behaviors.
But that's not allāthis episode gets personal. The guys break down the wellness professionalās burden, the importance of routine check-ups (yes, donāt run from the finger), and why men still feel ostracized in fitness spaces traditionally dominated by women. Plus, a shoutout to the Health in Her Hue movement and the Nile App making waves in Black health advocacy.
Get ready for raw, unfiltered talk about making real health history every day. Tap in, take notes, and letās get to work! šŖš¾š„šļø
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In this weekās unfiltered, unapologetic, and unexpectedly insightful episode of Off The Strength, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones take you on a wild ride through the world of health, wellness, and questionable life choicesāall while engaging their cores and holding onto the rails of reason (because train-surfing is, apparently, a thing).
āØ Topics on Tap (or Should We Say, āOff Tapā?) āØ
š« Dry January or Just Dry Heaving? We break down the Hard Ketones craze, the alt-bev trial era, and why 25% of U.S. adults are voluntarily choosing hydration over hangovers. (The other 75%? Still in denial.)
š¤ Slacking On Your Napping? The science is inābad sleep is ruining your metabolism, messing with your gains, and quite possibly giving you the kind of carcinogenic vibes you didnāt sign up for. Bedtime rituals are now officially cooler than bottle service.
šŖ Gym Sharkās Modesty Line: Because Clothes Are Optional, Apparently. The inverse correlation between gym price and gym attireāthe more you pay, the less you wearāproves that luxury fitness might just be a high-end nudist colony with protein shakes.
šāāļø Are Americans Doing Fitness Wrong? According to The New York Times, yesāand based on the Hoka-wearing, corner-store-running culture of the UK, we might actually agree.
š Ketamine Therapy for Depression? Big Pharmaās favorite pivot: Johnson & Johnson is now out here treating severe clinical depression with horse tranquilizers, proving that self-care is just science with better branding.
ā½ Disco Foot is the New Soccer Movement? You mean to tell us weāve been plyometrically training all wrong, and all it took was adding a strobe light and some questionable footwork?
š Revisiting Your Old Work to Make Progress ā Why growth sometimes means cringing at your past self and embracing your evolution (yes, even that phase when you thought meal prepping was your entire personality).
š Don Julio x The Popeyes x The Super Bowl ā Because nothing says ātouchdownā quite like a tequila-powered halftime sermon.
š Cosmetic Death from Surgery ā At what point does "snatched" turn into "snatched from existence"?
š Embrace The Pivot. Affirm Your Authenticity. Sometimes, life throws you off courseāwhether it's your fitness routine, career path, or attempt at train-surfing (again, please donāt). But at the end of the day, the real flex is adaptation.
š„ Tune in, laugh, learn, and rememberāwellness isnāt just about gains, itās about game. š„
š Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your dose of questionable advice and unfiltered health & wellness insights.
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Join us on this weekās episode of Off The Strength as we unpack the absurdities and ambitions of modern wellness. From why hoarding is just a terrible attempt at time travel to why 40 and 50-year-olds are rewriting the book on longevity, weāve got your dose of satire, science, and soul-searching.
Weāll dive into the real reasons Method Man warned his daughterās ex, explore the lawsuits you didnāt know you needed (yes, Tekashi 6ix9ine vs. LA Fitness), and reveal why trainers arenāt your security detail. Plus, the latest fitness fads: say goodbye to hot girl walks and hello to Nuck-while-you-ruck workouts.
Weāre calling out food crimes, red dye conspiracies, and the McFlurry-hash brown monstrosity. On the flip side, weāre spotlighting Nigel Sylvesterās game-changing Jordan collab, Mick Jenkinsā pay-what-you-want model, and the rise of pickleball and padel as your new go-to sports.
End your week right with tips on metabolic training, second winds, and cleaning as a form of meditation. Whether youāre tracking your cycle with Whoop or just trying to make everyday count, this episode serves up sharp commentary and actionable wellness insightsāall with a side of humor.
Tune in, stay strong, and donāt forget: Wu-Tang is forever. š
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Peace and much love to y'all out there until next time, we'll see you soon! -
Join hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones on this compelling episode of Off the Strength as they dive deep into the balance between urgency and discipline in life, fitness, and personal growth. Together, they unpack the complexities of making deliberate moves versus impulsive decisions, offering insights to kickstart your year with clarity and purpose.
Highlights:
Hypocrisy as a mirror: How our actions often reflect deeper truths.Don't die on the wrong hill: Choosing battles that truly matter.Heavy hearts for LA wildfires: A moment of reflection on resilience amidst loss.Losing everything isn't everything: How lifeās value transcends material possessions.Vision for 2025: Setting intentions to shape your year ahead.Urgency vs. desperation: Acting with purpose instead of panic.Priorities & perspectives: Confirming your assumptions with a second viewpoint.Fitness trends to watch: Weighted hula hoops on GMAās list and the Nike After Dark Tour.Inspiring feats: A Belgian womanās marathon-a-day journey and D-Roseās heartfelt farewell tour.Tech meets wellness: The Omnia concept device showcased at CES.Cultural reflections: From TikTokās shutdown implications for creators to the evolution of the Black manās hair journey.Hot takes: Boston Market and red-light therapy, Jimmy Carterās funeral-inspired core training, and Carl the Quitters Day Fairyās rise in commercials.Anti-fragility in the digital age: Building resilience for uncertain times.Finding joy in small things: Why appreciation shouldn't wait for tragedy.Unconventional stress relief: Exploring surprising ways to cope with lifeās pressures.From adjusting for pitfalls to understanding that every repāphysical or emotionalācounts, this episode serves as your guide to aligning your actions with your aspirations. Plus, the duo reflects on instant gratification vs. long-term success and what it takes to separate your true self from your public persona.
Tune in to discover how to embrace the grind, find fulfillment in the small victories, and build a life where urgency serves disciplineānot the other way around.
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Kyle - @krjones_ and his organic thug line at undnyc
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IG page @b_write_there
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Dealing With Change
This week on Off The Strength, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones tackle the wellness world's most pressing questions (and a few nobody asked). From the absurdity of scooter-squat discipline in Kuala Lumpur to channeling aggressive energy into productivity, this episode is a masterclass in balancing humor with self-improvement.Tune in as the duo unpacks:
Why Fred Curlyās look is a visual cease-and-desist warning.Stacking disciplined days over motivationās fleeting buzz.Navigating the uselessness of the year's last two weeks.Dry January as an excuse for a non-alcoholic bar crawl.The rise of GLP-1 drugs and Weight Watchersā pivot to pharmaceutical ads.Stravaās burrito challenge and how running for food might just save us all.Brian Johnson's immortality goals: biohacking or just plain boredom?Plus, Tony reflects on the childhood trauma of wide-toe box shoes, we interrogate why people resist change despite knowing itās vital for growth, and explore the intersection of personal development and nostalgia-fueled consumerism.
Wellness buzzwords? Check. Hot takes? Double check. Resistance may be futile, but laughter is inevitable.
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Tony - @atrainercalledtony
Kyle - @krjones_ and his organic thug line at undnyc
Produced in association with Bryant Perkins of "Eye Did-Dat Productions"
IG page @b_write_there
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