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History In A Rant with Peter Pardini – Episode 2633

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2633: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to director and producer Peter Pardini about Peter’s latest movie, which reviews recent history in a rant, and more.

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History In A Rant

  • The story of when Peter and Vinnie met. (2:00)
  • Peter’s documentary “Now More Than Ever” introduced the band Chicago to a whole new generation.
  • Joe Mantegna and Serena Scott Thomas worked with Peter in “Rolling Thunder.” (9:00)
    • Joe also narrated Peter’s second documentary about the band Chicago.
    • The band has been performing for almost 60 years and is still going strong. (11:00)
  • They discuss how Vinnie and Peter decided to do a documentary together. (16:00)
    • “FAT: A Documentary” was crowdfunded with the guidance of Peter.
  • Peter shares his recent movie “Man Goes On Rant” about U.S. history since Y2K, but from a different point of view. (25:00)
    • They discuss various things in recent history and how society reacted.
  • You can find “Man Goes On Rant” on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3GpTNLx
  • They discuss cell phones, screen time, and Vinnie’s “phone diet”. (1:05:00)
  • Children in today’s society have a whole different set of challenges.
  • There are lessons to be learned on how media and society have handled events over recent years. (1:02:00)

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Reconnecting to Nature with Mark Allen – Episode 2366

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Episode 2366 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes triathlete Mark Allen and they talk about Zone 2 training, movement for longevity, reconnecting to nature, and more.

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RECONNECTING TO NATURE

  • Vinnie and Mark start off the conversation by discussing Zone 2 training and Mark’s history as a triathlete. (2:30)
    • Nobody believed in the effectiveness of Zone 2
    • Mark saw his success skyrocket by training in Zone 2 under the guidance of coach Phil Maffetone.
  • Vinnie and Mark discuss how movement and exercise were a part of everyday life, and people didn’t have to pay to go to a gym to get in exercise. (9:00)
    • Fitness and longevity used to be a byproduct of regular workdays and living. (13:00)
    • We’ve become a very sedentary society, and it’s harder to fit movement in because of the current workday.
    • They each discuss goals for movement for conditioning and vitality.
      • And if movement and vitality can be part of our play—that’s even better.
    • Vinnie tells Mark of his 365 Cardio goal. (16:00)
      • He emphasizes the need to always have something in front of you.
  • They discuss how cell phones have affected society negatively. (18:45)
  • Mark shares thoughts on how, just like your body needs recovery from exercise, your brain needs recovery to reset from screen time.
    • The phone is interfering with and depleting replenishment. (19:55) 
  • They go into a deep dive about other ways to disconnect; as a result, this leads to chatting about the need for reconnecting to nature. (22:00)
    • They reflect on what brings fulfillment to each of them.
    • Vinnie tells Mark about Colin O’Brady and the 12-Hour walk. (28:30)
    • Vinnie plays a bit from George Carlin about “stuff”. (36:30)
  • They discuss the differences in types of racing bikes and the Tour de France. (51:30)
  • You can find Mark on tridot.com where he does triathlon training for clients.
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Half-baked and Disconnected with Dr Lisa Strohman – Episode 2221

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2221 – On this Friday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Lisa Strohman about how some technology and social media have led to kids being “half-baked”, how much of it creates disconnection not connection, the ill effects of certain social media, and more.

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HALF-BAKED

  • Vinnie welcomes Dr. Lisa to the show, who is the author of two books, Unplug and Digital Distress.
  • Vinnie starts by telling Dr. Lisa about what he observed at the gym recently when a young man literally couldn’t put his phone down. (2:30)
  • So many people are dependent on their phones, but he doesn’t want his life ruled by a 2″ x 4″ piece of glass! (7:00)
    • Vinnie says kids are “half-baked” and what he means by that.
  • Dr. Lisa agrees; kids do not have a real sense of self without having external affirmation; as a result, everything is distorted. (8:00)
    • Kids don’t understand tech as a mere tool.
    • She has witnessed the psychology behind the use of certain technology.
  • Dr. Lisa talks about the psychological profiling of the two teens behind the Columbine shooting in 1999. (11:40)
  • This is a mental health problem–the disconnect is very real; many kids don’t even know how to make eye contact. (17:20)
    • She reviews some of the issues that impact kids at younger and younger ages.
    • The addiction-reward neural pathway is getting activated early on.
    • Vinnie shares an uncomfortable story about a teen he used to know years ago. (19:40)
  • Dr. Lisa shares what she knows about how insidious “ad bundles” lure kids in. (23:20) 

DISCONNECTED

  • They also chat about what they observe at places like restaurants, as well as how body image and filters are distorting reality and expectations. (30:00)
  • The conversation turns to social media and the messages people see and respond to. (53:30)
    • Vinnie gives the example of treatment between Lizzo vs. Adele.
    • They chat about trending and how being negative gets you seen more; there is desperation to be relevant.
    • The art of conversation, connection, and communication are getting lost.
  • Vinnie asks Dr. Lisa what we can do. (47:30)
    • Dr. Lisa gives several examples, including what she has done with her children.
    • Many parents have given up because it’s easier to hand over the device than to step up.
    • She explains how devices are stealing children away from their parents. 
  • They also discuss the hyper-sexualization of girls and boys at younger ages and how they become brazen in their behavior. (52:45)
    • Dr. Lisa and Vinnie talk about some of the trends, and how they affect standards of behavior towards one another, especially sexual behavior.
  • They transition to the early days of online dating and today’s online culture of dating apps and what it means to “swipe.” (1:05:00)
    • She talks about how some of her clients she see often deal with emotional issues from rejection.
    • Ghosting is rude.
  • Vinnie invites Dr. Lisa back as this is her specialty–dealing with the psychological challenges of tech and life online.
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Soft and Succulent with Dr. Drew Pinsky – Episode 2211

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Episode 2211 – On this Friday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Drew Pinsky where they discuss various addictions and how they work, how society has become soft and succulent, seed oils, and more.

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SOFT AND SUCCULENT

  • Vinnie welcomes Dr. Drew to the show and first they chat a little about Vinnie’s birthday. (3:15)
  • Then Vinnie expresses concern about kids and cell phone use and relays a story that is an example of why is he’s concerned. (5:50)
    • Drew agrees and gives an example of his own realization of how dependent he has become on his phone.
  • Vinnie then asks Drew about what goes on in the brain with cell phone addiction; Drew gives his thoughts. (11:00)
  • The conversation leads to discussing other types of addictions and the biology of what is going on in the brain. (13:30)
    • They discuss Drew’s daughter and her struggles with marijuana.
    • They also chat about long-term concerns, especially with motivation.
    • Drew explains both the links and well as the differences in behavioral vs. chemical addictions.
  • They also discuss how society today is “soft and succulent.” (24:30)
    • Vinnie discusses Mt. Whitney.
    • Drew talks about a training challenge he did with Navy SEALS in the desert.
  • Vinnie and Drew also chat about AI tech; there’s no telling what that kind of technology will do to society, and it’s a little concerning. (28:40)
  • As some final points, Vinnie and Drew talk about some dangers of seed oils and how coconut oil has great benefits. (29:40)
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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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Good Communication Skills – Episode 1468

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1468 – Gina Grad joins Vinnie for this Sunday School show, and the two talk good movies, Vinnie’s recent hair cut, good communication skills, staying off your cell phone, and more.

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GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  • Vinnie had to find a new hair cuttery in Virginia.
  • He went to a place and they kept asking clippers or shears.
    • Vinnie didn’t even know.
  • It was a bit tough communicating here!
    • He felt the person had a hard time communicating because she has always been stuck in her phone.
  • He ended up with a good haircut after all.
  • Kids, it’s important to not be on your phone at dinner.
    • Learn to have grown-up conversations!
      • This is a skill that will serve you well.

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Angriest Trainer 42: Is Sugar Toxic?

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie discusses cycling records, the connection between cell phones and brain tumors, and this fantastic New York Times article from Gary Taubes.  Anna does a planking demonstration and discusses marinades from recipes found at Gluten Free Anna. Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It is recommended reading yet again (it’s that good, people).