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All Episodes

The Dad Bods and Dumbbells Podcast — 96 episodes

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1

Where is Mitch? and a Big Announcement Regarding Bart's Pod

2

Bart and Mitch Learn the Profound Impact of a Present Father for your child w/ Susan Schwartz PhD

3

The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of Energy Drinks like Ghost, Red Bull, and Monster

4

Body Dysmorohia, the NBA, Olympics, and Barton’s 51st Birthday

5

Quiet Battles: Men, Midlife, And Finding Community

6

Next Level Peptide Science to Optimize Health with The Optimize HP Guys

7

Don’t Fall For the Fake Social Media Fitness Myths

8

What are People Asking Chat GPT about Fitness in 2026

9

Table Topics: Goals, Concerts, AI takeover, and more!!

10

Season TWO!! Reconnecting and talking Real Big "Soft" Goals For Dads

11

BONUS Episode: Never Stop Training! 52 year old former Natural Mr. Olympia Phillip Ricardo Jr talks Strength after 50.

12

BONUS Episode: Pushing Past The Mind’s Limits with Mindset Coach Taylor Brown

13

BONUS Episode: Helicopter Pilot Lt. Col. Brian Slade Talks Elite Mindset in a Kill Box

14

BONUS Episode: David Garza, an Ironman Triathlete and Father talks highs and lows, Alcoholism, and Mindset

15

BONUS Episode: Former Texas Longhorn National Champion Talks Mindset, Texas Football, and the NFL w/ Michael Griffin

16

Final 2025 Episode: How to Prioritize Your Life and Go Deeper with Both Family and Fitness

17

Bart and Mitch talk about Mitch's New Chapter, Sciatica issues, and College Football

18

Building Strength vs. Building Muscle, Anniversaries, and "Where is Mitch?"

19

Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler on Raising Strong Kids Without Entitlement

20

Bart Challenges Mitch to go All In as a Powerlifter and things get Deep!!

21

Health Challenges, Telling Funny Stories, and Breaking the Stigma of Therapy for Men w/ Britt Knighton

22

Finding Dad-Life Discipline: Why Fitness Fuels Success at 40 and Beyond

23

Interview w/ Ryon Talbot: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma to become Healthy and a Good Dad

24

Fatherhood discoveries, Bart’s Rivian delay, & Mitch's Guiness Book World Record Announcement

25

Interview w/ Ryan O’Dea: How Fitness, Fatherhood and overcoming Alcohol Changed his Life

26

500 Meter Row Challenges, Back to School, UT drops first Game, and Andy Glaze

27

Taylor & Travis get Engaged, Recovery Tips for the Avid Lifter, and Bart's Rivian EV Story

28

Physical Therapist Chris Dickerson shares his story and why Resistance training matters

29

Talking Necessary Supplements After 40: What Your Body Actually Needs

30

Fatherhood, Trauma, and our thoughts on Hasan Minhaj's Podcast interview with Dr. Gabor Maté

31

Riley Daniel is Back to talk Love Island and the Gen Z perspective

32

Dropping Kids at overnight Summer Camp and Shane Gillis at the ESPY's

33

Marathons, Strength Training Updates, and Supporting Flood Victims

34

Michael Mercieca’s Story: "How Pinewood Judo saved my Life"

35

From Powerlifting Rankings to Book Launches: Our Summer Adventures

36

Table Topics With Britt, Mitch and Bart (Part 2)

37

Table Topics with Britt, Mitch, and Bart (Part 1)

38

Bart and Mitch Join the 1000 pound club at their Recent Powerlifting Meet!

39

The Official Pre-Powerlifting Competition Episode!!

40

The Hidden Cost of Six-Pack Abs at 40 years old and the End of an Era for Bart

41

Bad Thoughts, NBA Playoffs, and Strength Gains

42

Powerlifting, NBA Playoffs, & Cam Hanes’ new Book

43

Fun Bonus Pod: Bart talks Maximizing Muscle After 40

44

Fun bonus Pod: Policy Dog Stories with Bart and Retired Cop Pat O’Conner

45

Strength Coach James DeLacy talks the Latest Science in Strength Training vs. Hypertrophy

46

Hair Gains, Strength Gains, and Crazy Spring Break weather

47

Britt Knighton Interview: Humor, Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship.

48

Bart on Turning 50, his birthday workout and the National Anthem

49

Mitch wants a "Manly" Summer Body and is Powerlifting making Bart Fat?

50

Luka and the Lakers Deep-dive and Mitch's "22 Drink" Austin Marathon Story

51

From Missed Lifts to Mastery: Unlocking Powerlifting Potential

52

Tips on Improving Mitch's Grip Strength to Discussing Middle Aged Men's Health Essentials

53

Emergency Pod: Super Bowl Snooze and Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show

54

Barton needs a Superbowl Party, Powerlifting, Luka to the Lakers, and other Current Events

55

Table Topics: LeBron, Trumps Inauguration, American Primeval, and more...

56

Dad Jokes, Getting to 1000 lbs, and the College Football Championship

57

Vegas Mis-Adventures, the Round Top Phone Debacle, and Winter Workouts

58

Mitch and Bart’s 2024 recap and setting goals for 2025

59

Mitch turns 40 with Cigars, College Football, and Why Warming up Matters

60

The Mac & Cheese Marathon Mishap and Xmas Family Traditions

61

Mitch Finds loot on a run and Bart Shares how to get bigger arms after 40

62

Our First Spat, Soccer Chaos, and Fitness Tips

63

Tyson Fight Recap, Training Concepts, College Football, and Zach Bryan Drama

64

Reflections on the Matt Choi Interview and the Tyson vs. Jake Paul Fight

65

Matt Choi's Leadville & Marathon Journey, being Authentic, and dealing with Social Media

66

Fitness for the Slopes: Winter Ski Tips and Family Fun

67

Reflections on the Nate Boyer Interview, Natty or Not, Dad Joke, and Bronny and Lebron

68

Nate Boyer's Unstoppable Journey from a Green Beret to the Gridiron, and a Life of Service

69

Emergency Pod: College Football Updates, Mitch's Chicago Marathon Story, & Mr. O Samson Dauda

70

Table topics #6: Best Bench Press warm up, kids and PG-13 ratings, and family friendly Breweries

71

Football, Fitness, and Dad Joke Shenanigans

72

Smart Workout Strategies, Mouth Tape, and Recovery

73

Three Weeks to Chicago Marathon and Mitch has an Injury!!

74

Mitch’s Brother Debunks his “Origin Story” from Ep. 8

75

College Football, Family Happiness, and Fitness Challenges

76

Laughs, Meds, and Muscle Myths: A Deep Dive

77

From the Olympics to Mitch’s Journey with Ozempic (GLP-1)

78

Table Topics #5: Puzzles, Board Games, and NYC Adventures

79

Back-to-School Chaos, the Leadville 100, and Dexa Scans

80

Balancing Authority and Open Communication in Parenting and Fitness

81

Storms, Snorkels, and Summer Stories

82

Bridging the Generation Gap: a Conversation on Gen Z with Riley Daniel

83

Table Topics #4: Kill Tony, Bronny James, USA Hoops, and The Election

84

Balancing Fatherhood, Fitness, and Guy Stuff

85

Tales from Opera, Fatherhood, and a kid’s journey

86

Table Topics Episode #3: The One Phone Call, Beer with Beethoven, and more...

87

Creatine Benefits, Full Range of Motion Exercises, and Parenting Strategies

88

From Pre-Workout Hype to Parenting Strife: 90's Supplements, Cyberbullying, & Kids Birthdays

89

Sipping Whiskey and Tackling Testosterone: Comedy, Aging, and the Allure of Fame

90

Table Topics Episode #2: Rom Coms, Sci-Fi movies, and Epic NBA Finals Moments

91

Honoring Bill Walton & Creating Summer Legacies with Family

92

Embracing the Unexpected: Adventures in Fitness, Fatherhood, and Following Your Passions

93

Table Topics Episode #1: Moon Landing, Rudy, and Taking Zyns

94

Discussing Steroids, Fatherhood, & Dad Bod Makeovers

95

Introductions, Best Workout Splits, and Mitch's Real Life 10K Challenges

96

Dad Bods and Dumbbells Official Trailer