Vinnie Tortorich, Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Creator of #NSNG

Angriest Trainer 128: Schizophrenegenic Snacking, Serena Scott Thomas, and Timothy Noakes

May082013

Topsy and Izzy.

Vinnie and Anna welcome special guest Serena Scott Thomas into the studio to discuss running, snacking, and Dr. Timothy Noakes’ changing opinions on fueling for endurance. Superfan Tom Barbieri is interviewed about kids snacks for sporting events.

Listen to Runner Academy Podcast with Timothy Noakes here.

Kmart “Ship Your Pants!”

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

It’s probably safe to say the show has gone to the dogs. As you can see from the cute picture above, the dogs are special guests on this podcast. Serena Scott Thomas returns to sit in for this episode. Early on, they talk about a funny new K-mart ad. Later, they discuss schizophrenegenic snacking. After that, superfan Tom Barbieri chats about the difficulties of introducing healthy foods at his kids’ sporting events.

Angriest Trainer 127: The Truth About Celiac, HPV, and Unethical Doctors

by Vinnie Tortorich

May062013

Vinnie and Anna discuss CureCervicalCancer.org, doctors taking a cut from pharmaceutical companies, and interview Superfan Justin Ferrell, who has set a great example for how to get your kids to go sugar and grain free.

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Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Early in the podcast, Vinnie and Anna talk about the current state for doctors. They then talk to Justin Ferrell, a superfan of the show. They get into a discussion about personal experiences with celiac.

Angriest Trainer 126: The Antioxidant Myth and Massive Attack

by Vinnie Tortorich

May032013

Vinnie and Anna discuss this article on the marketing of antioxidants, the most insane stadium foods, and a redux on protein powder. Low Carb Shark blog here.

Pulled Pork Parfait

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie leads off this episode talking about his views on Coca-Cola. Anna and Vinnie then go over some of the most outlandish foods available. Later, they get into the marketing of antioxidants. Vinnie brings up a conversation he and yours truly had about secondhand smoke. He then makes an argument that his generation was always around smoking, so therefore it’s not so bad. I disagree. The Massive Attack reference in the title of this podcast references Vinnie’s ongoing obsession with the song “Diamond in the Back.”

Angriest Trainer 125: Bob Harper, Stevie Ray Vaughn, & Bill Meadows

by Vinnie Tortorich

May012013

Vinnie and Anna give shout-outs and answers to Superfan questions.

UK Mars Bar Ad from 1983:

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie’s love of introducing his favorite music on the show continues early in this one. He kicks off this podcast with a clip of guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughn. About midway through the show, they play back an old Mars candy ad from 30 years ago (link above). Vinnie then rants on Bob Harper. This leads to Vinnie’s update on why his book has been delayed. Later, they get into some superfan shout-outs.

Angriest Trainer 124: Katy Sullivan Part 2

by Vinnie Tortorich

Apr292013

Kick ass Paralympic athlete Katy Sullivan returns for another fun podcast with Vinnie and Anna. Cheesecake Factory’s Skinnylicious menu deconstructed.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Katy Sullivan returns to the show. Early in the show they talk about fueling for a 5K. They then go into detail as they look over the Skinnylicious menu. Later, they talk about the difficulties of losing limbs, especially in light of the Boston Marathon.

Angriest Trainer 123: Cellulite and The BJ Tucker Interview

by Vinnie Tortorich

Apr262013

Vinnie and Anna talk all things cellulite, plus they talk to Superfan and SuperDad BJ Tucker who is turning around the fitness program in the great state of Texas.

Mercola Article on Cellulite here.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

This episode goes right into the ongoing theme of Vinnie’s obsession with a particular Curtis Mayfield song. Vinnie and Anna have been in the studio for the long haul, including some time on Jimmy Moore’s podcast. They then get into a discussion of cellulite. That leads to a discussion of the Mercola article (linked above). Later, they chat with BJ Tucker, who has been working to make changes in the health and fitness programs in education.