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Dumbbells & Dragons

by Dumbbells & Dragons

In a world where fitness and nerdiness collide, one man chooses to share the adventure with everyone. Get geeky, get inspired, and join the adventure! Using nerd and fitness culture to break down barriers to both. I will be talking to fitness people about nerdy stuff, nerdy people about fitness stuff and everything in between!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 100!!!

    Welcome to the 100th episode of Dumbbells and Dragons! What a ride it has been! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the...

  2. Bonus! My appearance on TDI Podcast!

    Hey Dragons, This was my appearance on the Dependent Independent Podcast! Check it out and follow Nick at http://thedependentindependent.com/ and https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dependent-independent-podcast/id960829618?mt=2 Send us your feedback online:...

  3. Ep 099 - Incredibles 2

    Morgan is back and we are reacting to Incredibles 2 and give our run down of the best and worst Pixar movies! Enjoy, #WorkOutNerdOut Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to...

  4. Ep 098 - Morgan's First Mudder!

    Hi Dragons! Morgan is back and we are talking Tough Mudder! She did her first one this past weekend and it was awesome! Hope you enjoy! WorkOutNerdOut! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact…

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  5. Ep 097 - Disney Races, What the hell is a parsec?

    Jess is back and we talk Disney races! She just ran the Dark Side challenge at Disney World! We also spend some time figuring out eaxactly what is a Parsec. Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to…

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  6. Ep 096 - Solo Spoilercast!

    And we are back with new episodes! And there is no better way to jump back into it a spoilercast! Morgan and I saw Solo this weekend and recorded our new episode! Work Out Nerd Out! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com....

  7. Trip in the Way Way Back - Mindy Neal

    This is our last Trip in the Way Way Back episode. It's been a blast. I hope everyone has enjoyed catching up on where this podcast first started. Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me…

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  8. Trip in the Way Way Back - MMA Fighter Zac Falk

    This is our penultimate Way Way Back episode! New episodes coming at you in a few weeks, Dragons! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to [email protected]. You can...

  9. Trip in the Way Way Back - Sheila Miller Nelson

    This episode is with my friend Sheila Miller Nelson. Sheila is a fitness instructer and offers some great insight! Enjoy! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to...

  10. Trip in the Way Way Back - Nerdy Bodybuilder Mickey Larm

    On this episode, I talk to Mickey Larm, a really awesome nerdy bodybuilder. We talk about Spiderman, anime, and how he got into the world of bodybuilding! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. If you would like to contact...

  11. Trip in the Way Way Back - Love 2 Live Clothing

    On today's episode, I talk to the owners from Love 2 Live Clothing, a positivity based clothing company out of Huntington Beach California. Hope you enjoy the episode! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. If you would…

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  12. Trip in the Way Way Back - Lindsey Tredent Mauch

    You may recognize Lindsey's name from our very first episode. This was recorded about 18 months before we debuted. I had an opportunity to re-record with Lindsey so I jumped at the chance to do it and have a fresh episode 1. So this is our original interview. #WorkOutNerdOut Also, if you are...

  13. Special Announcement!!

    Dragons! I'm back with a new episode! It's a short one and a brief update about what's been going on behind the scenes at DB&D. WorkOutNerdOut! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send…

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  14. Trip in the Way Way Back - Medical Marijuana and NFL Concussions

    From the original blog, found here: https://dumbbellsanddragons.com/877/ Like many of us, I spent the last two weekends watching football. It was exciting, surprising, and, above all, entertaining. I followed the games along with my fantasy stats, cheered when my players scored, cursed when my...

  15. Trip in the Way Way Back - Brent Scholar

    One more trip in the Way Way Back Machine! This time we hang out with my buddy Brent Scholar, who does iron mans all the time. Such a beast! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an...

  16. Trip in the Way Way Back - Marvel Et Al

    This was also recorded in August of 2014 and we discuss the status of Marvel at the time! Hope y'all enjoy! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to…

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  17. Trip in the Way Way Back - Amy Ebling, Skydiver

    Here we go in another trip in the way way back machine. This conversation is with my friend Amy Ebling who is a badass skydiver. This was recorded way back in 2015, maybe even 2014. Hope you enjoy! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at...

  18. Ep 093 - #Assist100Mudders

    Today’s episode is with Mike Stephan, one of the founders of #Assist100Mudders, a special challenge that reinforces the spirit of Tough Mudder. The challenge is you assist 100 mudders at a single obstacle. I’ve done it and it was a remarkable experience. I’m looking forward to joining Mike on the...

  19. Ep 095 - Black Panther

    Ladies and gentlemen, my friend Tiffany came on the podcast to talk about the influence and our reactions to Black Panther. We discuss how this is the first time she was able to see strong black women, and a strong black cast, in a major hollywood feature. The episode was by far one of my…

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  20. Ep 094 - Board Games and Ballet

    Welcome back Taylor Smith, who has launched his own game company, Whimsy Machine. His new kickstarter is successfully funded right now on kickstarter. The game is called Spell! It is an RPG with scrabble like tiles. Taylor also talks about his fitness habits, including ballet! Side note: Arnold...

  21. Ep 092 - Starting Beastmode & TV Couples

    Katie comes back to chat about her entry into Beastmode and then talk about some amazing TV/Movie couples. It’s a blast. #WorkOutNerdOut Recorded 02/13/2018, Posted 02/14/2018 Contacts: http://www.teatimewithkc.com [email protected] Twitter: @LadyKatharineP, @TeaTimeWithKC If you would like to...

  22. Ep 091 - Mammoth Film Festival

    Tanner Beard and Tomik Mansoori join me for a brief chat about Mammoth Film Festival happening this weekend (Feb 8th-11th) in Mammoth Lakes, CA. It’s the first year of the fesitval and there will be much more than films. The festival will also feature an expo hall, shorts, episodic shows, and VR!...

  23. Trip in the Way Way Back - Brunch Running

    Alright Dragons, we are taking a trip in the way way back machine to August of 2014. One of our first recordings was with Alex Weissner from Brunch Running. Brunch Running is a group of runners that meet at a restaurant, run a 5k, and eat brunch. How is that a bad plan? Great conversation…

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  24. Ep 090 - LA 48 Hour Film Challenge & Lin Manuel Gush Sesh

    I met Adam a couple years ago at San Diego Comic Con. He is an author and screenwriter who has a lot of projects out there right now, including a few submissions for the LA 48 Hour Film Project, and his book series, The Gray Wars. We also spend some time gushing on Lin Manuel Miranda and some of...

  25. Ep 089 - Whole 30 w/ Jess

    Alright Dragons, my law school friend Jess is here to guide us through the Whole 30. The Whole 30 is a diet reset that can help you get more energy and discover what foods make you feel less awesome. Hope you find it useful in the new year! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the...

  26. Ep 088 - 2018 Goals

    Alright Dragons, Morgan is back for the hat trick. We realized that we hadnt spoken about anything fitness related, so we spent an hour chatting about our 2018 fitness goals and threw in some nerdy goals as well. Hope you find it useful in the new year! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a...

  27. Ep 087 - Best of 2017, Part Deux

    Guess who's back? Back again? Morgan's back. She's our friend. Morgan is back and we talk our favorite Podcasts, Comics, and Books from 2017! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. Recorded 12/31/2017, Posted 01/03/2017 If...

  28. Ep 086 - Best of 2017

    Morgan and I talk about our favorite movies and TV shows from 2017! Spoiler Alert, they are all nerdy selections. #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. Recorded 12/26/2017, Posted 12/27/2017 If you would like to contact…

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  29. Ep 085 - Kenny, The Bored Jedi

    Joel and I chat about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Joel loved it, I….didn’t. Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. Recorded 12/19/2017, Posted 12/20/2017 If you would like to contact me, send an email to...

  30. Ep 084 - Catching Up with Katie and Joel

    I got to catch up with Katie and Joel! It was awesome. #WorkOutNerdOut Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. Recorded 12/11/2017, Posted 12/13/2017 Contacts: http://www.teatimewithkc.com [email protected] Twitter:...

  31. Blast from the Past - Veronica Surges

    Hey Dragons, here’s another blast from the past. Good friend of mine, Veronica Surges and I recorded this a few years ago to talk about being healthy at any weight. We talk about the right and wrong reasons for working out and eating right. We did discuss some issues with alcohol and disordered...

  32. Ep 083 - Nerdy Dating & Kelley Hightower, live from PSCC!

    Today’s episode features long time friend of the podcast and geek relationship expert, Kelley Hightower. Kelley and I are both getting back into the dating scene and decided that we would do a geek dating panel at palm springs comic con! WorkOutNerdOut! Also, if you are thinking about starting…

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  33. Ep. 82 - Justice League w/ The Reading Rainbros!

    This episode was recorded live at a Starbucks with 5 members of the Readings Rainbros, the Perky Nerd’s comicbook club. We discuss all our thoughts on Justice League which we all saw together right before recording. If you are interested in joining the Reading Rainbros, or Perky Nerd’s other book...

  34. Blast from the Past - Tony Jackson

    Hey Dragons, here’s another blast from the past. Good friend of mine, Tony Jackson and I recorded this a few years ago to talk about power soccer. Soccer with power wheelchairs for adaptive athletes. It is some of the coolest stuff you can see. I highly suggest you check it out! #WorkOutNerdOut...

  35. Ep 081 - Tough Mudder & Star Wars!

    Today’s episode features Heather Bode, a new friend, host of the Overcome and Run Podcast, and a fellow Tough Mudder. Heather and I spent most of Sunday with a group of other Mudders really enjoying the course. It was so much fun. Be on the lookout for me on her show soon! We talk about what we...

  36. Ep 080 - Distance Training & Halloween!

    As some of you may know, I am prepping to do Toughest Mudder, 8 hours on a 5 mile course, as many laps as you can do. To help getting started, I reached out to marathon expert, and friend from law school, Kim Clark. Kim has run 11 marathons and many more halfs. She gives me tips on how to start…

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  37. Ep 079 - Vegan Diet & WIllow

    I met Matt Silvio at the Dallas Tough Mudder and he is a beast! I was shocked to find out he was vegan. This began a great conversation about his fitness, his diabetes, and his nerdiness. He was also a big fan of the movie WIllow, starring Val Kilmer. Enjoy the show! Also, if you are thinking…

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  38. Ep 078 - Staying Fit at Work & Super Mario!

    Welcome back Doug Coleman, host of Almost Better Than Silence. Doug and I chat about how to stay fit with sedentary jobs and our first experiences with Super Mario! Enjoy the convo! #WorkOutNerdOut Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at...

  39. Blast from the Past - Sarah Fortin

    Here’s another Blast from the Past featuring my friend Sarah Fortin. Sarah is one of the funniest, dirtiest, most awesome people I have ever met. Her social media constantly makes me laugh. I'm in the process of setting up some new recording sessions soon. So new episodes will be back shortly!...

  40. Blast from the Past - Rachel Bohlen

    Here’s another Blast from the Past featuring Dumbbells and Dragons blogger, Rachel Bohlen. #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to [email protected]. You can also...

  41. Ep 077 - Hiking & Deadpool!

    My friend Greg and I talk about our favorite LA Hiking spots and how we got into Deadpool, one of our favorite comic characters. We also talk some WWE as the No Mercy pay-per-view was this past Sunday. And I manage to talk another person into doing a Tough Mudder. Special shout-outs to Tiffany at...

  42. Blast from the Past - Pax Whitmore

    Here's another Blast from the Past featuring founding member of Dumbbells and Dragons, Pax Whitmore. This was one of our first recordings and was a great conversation about how fatherhood can make you want to get fit. #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net…

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  43. Ep 076 - 100 Days Without Alcohol

    So here is a unique episode in that there is no guest. It's just me, sharing my experience giving up alcohol for 100 days. I hope you enjoy my experience, both the positive and negative. WorkOutNerdOut! Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by...

  44. Blast from the Past, Kelli Ryan

    Today's podcast is with Kelli Ryan, a long time runner and nerd friend from back in the day. Enjoy! Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. Posted 09/06/2017 If you would like to contact me, send an email to [email protected]. You...

  45. Ep 075 - Dragons & Gridirons

    Make way! Football season is finally back! And that means Fantasy Football season is back too! You know what would make Fantasy Football better? More fantasy! Add some D&D type stuff! That’s exactly what Edward Wright and his partners over at Fantasy Realms Sports are doing! They are…

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  46. Blast from the Past #3 - Julie Weiss, Marathon Goddess

    This episode features Marathon Goddess, Julie Weiss. Julie has run over 100 marathons. At the time this was recorded she was preparing for her 100th. She also ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks, which is a crazy accomplishment. I hope you get just as inspired as I was with Julie. Dumbbells and Dragons…

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  47. Ep 074 - Ches Hall, +7 Intelligence

    Ches Hall came back on the podcast to talk about his new podcast, +7 Intelligence. +7 Intelligence is a podcast about how video games can help people, in all aspects. If you havent caught this podcast yet, subscribe today! Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is...

  48. Blast From The Past #2 - Christi Wheeler

    Ok, Dragons. Life has thrown me some curveballs the last two months. I will be telling you all about it when it is all over. Sadly, it has prevented me from reaching out to new guests and recording. That being said, we get to dig into the war chest of unreleased deep tracks! Today's episode is…

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  49. Ep 073 - Brian, The Average Geek Show

    My buddy Brian came on the show to talk about his podcast, the Average Geek Show! We also touch on our favorite Fandoms, including Disney, Star Wars, My Little Pony, Spiderman etc. On a separate note, this episode was recorded on the day of Chester Bennington’s death. Brian and I talk about him…

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  50. Ep 072 - Joe Hogan Returns Again!

    Today, we welcome back Joe Hogan from the Geektitude and State of the Geek podcasts. Joe has become one of my close friends and favorite people in the year we have known each other. Enjoy! #WorkOutNerdOut Recorded on 06/25/2017, Posted on 07/26/2017 Contacts: Geektitude.com,...

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In a world where fitness and nerdiness collide, one man chooses to share the adventure with everyone. Get geeky, get inspired, and join the adventure! Using nerd and fitness culture to break down barriers to both. I will be talking to fitness people about nerdy stuff, nerdy people about fitness stuff and everything in between!

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