Vinnie Tortorich

Fitness Confidential Podcast

Angriest Trainer 157: The Brett Blankner In-Studio Interview

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna talk open water ultra swimming with Brett Blankner and Morgan Christian. Check out Brett’s podcast Zen and The Art of Triathlon!

Vinnie and Anna talk to Brett Blankner from Zen and The Art of Triathlon.

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Brett Blankner’s lovely wife Emily.

Sarah Quesen’s Blog: Low Carb Shark.

Michael Tortorich‘s Angriest Trainer sidebar blog:

Fellow podcaster Brett Blankner joins Vinnie and Anna for this episode. Zen and the Art of Triathlon has been around for years. They recalled how Brett helped get the Angriest Trainer podcast up and running. Later, they talk to Brett and Morgan about their beginnings in ultra sports.

Angriest Trainer 149: Andrew Weaver and AMA’s New Obesity Disease

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna talk to Andrew Weaver, Reverend, triathlete, and author of fantastic blog Doughboy To Ironman.  Sponsor Maryland’s Swim For Life here!

Michael Tortorich‘s Angriest Trainer sidebar blog:

Racist Paula Deen returns to the podcast. After a spirited conversation, Vinnie and Anna call Andrew Weaver for an interview. The early conversation focuses on Vinnie’s upcoming book, Fitness Confidential. They talk about some of the content of the book, such as NSNG (No Sugar No Grains). Later, they discuss the AMA’s obesity disease distinction. Check out Andrew’s blog and Swim For Life links above.

 

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

by Vinnie Tortorich

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 120: Vinnie Nails Hammer Nutrition

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss the Boston Marathon bombing, pull-ups, and the tomfoolery of Hammer Nutrition.

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

This episode kicks off with Vinnie and Anna chatting about Double Shot coffee. Vinnie then gives a few shout-outs to some superfans. The conversation turns to the Boston Marathon. They get into possible solutions for preventing future violence. Vinnie also tells the story of Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Later, Vinnie drops the hammer (all of these puns are intended, folks) on Hammer Nutrition.

Angriest Trainer 41: Flu Shots, Dehydration, and Back Pain

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss the mindless morning chat shows, flu shots, dehydration prevention (hint: it’s not what you think), how to gain lean muscle mass for men, and how to get rid of back pain. Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports and Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection are recommended reading materials.

Angriest Trainer 9: Losing Weight with No Sugar-No Grains & The Scandalous World of Olive Oil

by Vinnie Tortorich

Michael Tortorich loses over 60 pounds with diet only, doing what Vinnie tells him to do.  Heart rates and fat burning clarified.  Fig Newtons, KFC, Feeding Tubes, and 1-800 Get-Thin are on the Vinnie rampage, along with strange celebrity diets and able-bodied assholes who park in handicapped spots.  Don’t miss the discussion on the scandalous world of Olive Oil.