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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 5M

Jacob Thompson: Stronger Than You Think, and It’s Never Too Late to Start Now

from Respectfu11y · host Jamie Tompkins

Jacob Thompson left Iowa for New York City the second he could and never really slowed down. He circled the globe performing everywhere from stages to ships before trading sea legs for suburbia. These days he is a licensed personal trainer with a Marvel themed home gym proving that the line between performer and superhero is negotiable.From New York Comic Con to cosplay conventions across the country Jacob has turned a love of muscle and spandex into a full blown lifestyle. It is equal parts discipline fandom and unapologetic fun.A true shape shifter on and off the stage Jacob built his foundation in theater the old school way through training touring and saying yes to roles that demand physicality precision and presence. His work spans stage immersive theater and fan driven productions including visually striking work with Synetic Theater and interactive hits like Dungeons and Dragons The Twenty Sided Tavern.Actor athlete cosplayer storyteller.If there is a costume involved chances are Jacob is already in it and fully committed, Respectfu11y.

Jacob Thompson left Iowa for New York City the second he could and never really slowed down. He circled the globe performing everywhere from stages to ships before trading sea legs for suburbia. These days he is a licensed personal trainer with a Marvel themed home gym proving that the line between performer and superhero is negotiable.From New York Comic Con to cosplay conventions across the country Jacob has turned a love of muscle and spandex into a full blown lifestyle. It is equal parts discipline fandom and unapologetic fun.A true shape shifter on and off the stage Jacob built his foundation in theater the old school way through training touring and saying yes to roles that demand physicality precision and presence. His work spans stage immersive theater and fan driven productions including visually striking work with Synetic Theater and interactive hits like Dungeons and Dragons The Twenty Sided Tavern.Actor athlete cosplayer storyteller.If there is a costume involved chances are Jacob is already in it and fully committed, Respectfu11y.

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