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The B.rad Podcast
Join Brad Kearns, New York Times bestselling author, world #1 ranked masters 60+ high jumper, Speedgolf world record holder, and former world #3 ranked pro triathlete, in pursuing peak performance with passion throughout life. Brad delivers an engaging mix of step-by-step education on important health topics like staying fit, strong and powerful as you age; transforming diet to lose body fat and increase energy; sort through hype and misinformation to make simple, sustainable lifestyle changes…
Episodes
The B.rad PodcastThe Training You’re Missing That Prevents Age-Related Decline
Quick: What’s the leading cause of injury and death among Americans over age 65? Heart attack? Stroke? It’s actually falling—and…
The B.rad PodcastCould The Quarter (400-Meter Run) Be The Best Fitness Metric For Longevity?
What if running one lap around the track could reveal more about your longevity potential than any other fitness test? The 400-meter run is known in track and…
The B.rad PodcastForget Wearables! Follow These Simple, Low-Tech Sleep Secrets
It’s time for some more Bradsplaining! These are short episodes inspired by longer, full-length episodes that I have on the B.rad Podcast, so if you want…
The B.rad PodcastAre You Neglecting The Most Important Workout For Longevity?
Welcome to a new series on the B.rad Podcast called “Bradsplaining,” where I provide tips, insights, and commentary on distinct subjects, giving…
The B.rad PodcastWhy Testosterone Is The Best Blood Marker To Track Overall Health and Longevity Potential
Today, I'm taking you through my latest blood testing with Vitals Vault and sharing the biomarkers I pay the most attention to for health and performance. I…
The B.rad PodcastWhy I Stopped Jogging (And Maybe You Should Too): A Morning Walk With Brad
I made a post the other day stating that people over 50 should be banned from running marathons, and was greatly amused to see all the savage, critical…
The B.rad Podcast5 Shocking Misconceptions About Doping In Olympic and Professional Sports
Almost everything the average sports fan believes about doping is wrong. The “dirty cheaters stealing medals from clean athletes” story almost…
The B.rad PodcastIs Circadian Rhythm The Ultimate Biohack? (Yes: Especially For Post-Menopausal Females!)
Could optimizing your circadian rhythm be the most important health intervention of all? In this show, I take a trip around the 24-hour clock, exploring…
The B.rad PodcastSurprising Strategies to Help You Fall and Stay Asleep. Hint: They're Not The Usual Stuff | Chu Zhu
I’m so excited to bring you this wonderful interview with Mr. Chu Zhu. He is the founder of a company called Somnus Lab, and they make an amazing…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Talks Testosterone Testing (And Other Important Blood Tests)
Let’s talk about testosterone testing and other important blood tests you can track for your overall health, wellness, vitality, and longevity. I…
The B.rad PodcastIs Pursuing "Loungevity" Over Longevity Funny, Or Offensive?
Should we pursue "loungevity" instead of longevity? This is a question posed by prominent sports commentator Colin Cowherd on a recent rant that appeared on…
The B.rad PodcastIs Muscle Power More Important Than Strength For Longevity?
In your 30s, you start to lose a certain percentage of muscle tissue year over year, and that rate really accelerates when you hit 60. But everything we've…
The B.rad PodcastThe Three Most Important Workouts For Longevity (That You Probably Aren't Doing!)
Hey, Brad Kearns here with some thoughts from my morning walk about the foundation of any excellent, well-rounded fitness program for peak performance…
The B.rad PodcastManage Your Emotional Response With 4 "Tiny Shifts" | Dr. Elisha Goldstein
What if the emotional patterns you struggle with aren’t actually who you are? What if they’re just patterns—and patterns can be interrupted?…
The B.rad Podcast"A Tweak A Week": Secrets to Transforming Your Diet And Health The Right Way | Ben Azadi
Get ready for another great show with Ben Azadi, author of the new book KetoFlex. Ben has an incredible story—after struggling with obesity and…
The B.rad PodcastCould Cacao Be The #1 Superfood Of All-Time?
Welcome to a most informative and inspiring show about the amazing ancient superfood of cacao! This episode will give you everything you need to know about its…
The B.rad PodcastThe World's Fittest Woman Trains Easier Than You Think! | Lauren Weeks
Hey, how about a podcast guest of the fittest female athlete in the world? Her name is Lauren Weeks and she is a Hyrox legend and a three-time world champion…
The B.rad PodcastFour Rest Days A Week To Become World Champion? The Truth About Recovery | Cynthia Monteleone
I am so excited to welcome back to the B.rad Podcast, Cynthia Monteleone, my good friend and sprinting mentor coach to numerous Olympic and world champion…
The B.rad PodcastFive Ways You May Be Screwing Up Your Fitness Goals - Even If You're Hard Core!
The more hardcore and devoted you get to fitness, the more risk you bring that you might actually be doing things the wrong way and getting counterproductive…
The B.rad PodcastBeware of Drinking Coffee, Workout Soreness, And Garbage At Whole Foods
In this Q&A episode, I answer questions about how to train for varied competitive distances without getting pulled in too many directions, explain my…
The B.rad PodcastAre You Self-Sabotaging Your Goals? Most Likely Yes! Here's How To Reprogram Quickly! | Thais Gibson
Today’s episode is a special rebroadcast of one of my all-time favorite conversations on the B.rad Podcast! Every so often, I like to revisit episodes…
The B.rad PodcastRunning A Marathon Causes Shocking Damage To Brain And Body! (Here's What To Do Instead)
Running a marathon is a bad idea—and in this episode, I explain why. I react to a shocking new study suggesting that during a marathon, the brain may…
The B.rad Podcast8 Rules For A Better Life; Or, How To Get Over Yourself
Here’s a quick show about getting over yourself, inspired by a passage from Tony Robbins called “8 Rules for a Better Life.” As I read…
The B.rad PodcastSprinting The Right Way, Beware of Influencers Going Outside Their Lane; Are Chemicals (Not Calories) Making Us Fat?
Get ready for a wild one! I dive into this Q&A with interesting insights on a variety of topics: designing your own intuitive diet instead of outsourcing…
The B.rad PodcastShould You Broadcast Your Goals, Or Quietly Pursue Them?
In this episode, I talk about whether you should announce your goals to the world with great fanfare—or just quietly plug away and pursue them. The topic…
The B.rad PodcastFaster Than College Athletes at Age 50! Meet World Record Holder Kristy Matthews
Enjoy this engaging interview with Kristy Matthews, the world indoor record holder in the 400 meters in the female 50+Masters division of Masters track&field!…
The B.rad Podcast3 Ways To Get Superfit - Without Going To The Gym!
In this episode, I talk about how to get super fit without going to the gym—and how it doesn’t take much time, equipment, or even budget to get…
The B.rad PodcastThe Rise Of The Omega Man—A Vulnerable, Authentic Approach to a New Masculinity | Dave Rossi
In this episode, I talk with my good friend and greatest mentor for personal growth and self-awareness, Dave Rossi—appearing for his fifth time on the…
The B.rad Podcast4 Ideas To Make America Fitter (Since Only 21% Of Americans Are Part Of The Fitness Boom)
In this episode, I talk about why only about 21% of Americans are regularly active despite today’s booming fitness culture—and I share 4 simple…
The B.rad PodcastWhy The "Quarter" Is The Best Fitness Marker For Longevity
This episode describes why your time in the 400-meter run could be the single best indicator of your longevity potential and your overall fitness competency…
The B.rad Podcast3 Steps to Control Chronic Inflammation (And How to Keep Score On Your Progress)
In this episode, I talk about three simple ways to control chronic inflammation—and how to keep score on your progress instead of chasing expensive…
The B.rad PodcastWhy Your Feet Are The Most Overlooked Element Of Lifelong Health | Dr. Courtney Conley
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Courtney Conley, world renowned foot expert and author of the sensational new book, Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to…
The B.rad PodcastDo These Five Things Right Now To Prevent Dementia Later | Dr. Tommy Wood
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tommy Wood about how to protect and strengthen brain health across the lifespan—how overstimulation, chronic stress, and…
The B.rad PodcastWhy Protein Supplements Are Getting More Expensive (And Less Potent) And How To Source The Best
In this episode, I answer the question of “Why is your B.rad protein so expensive?” and dig into why protein prices keep rising—and why lower…
The B.rad PodcastAre You Overdoing Cardio and HIIT (And Missing Out On the Single Best Fitness Stimulation For Longevity and Fat Loss?)
Are you overemphasizing cardio in your exercise program? The answer for almost everyone out there is yes. We are doing too much cardio at the expense of the…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Reacts to Alex Hutchinson's "6 Supplements Worth Trying" Article
In this episode, I explain why my stance on supplements has shifted and react to a New York Times article by Alex Hutchinson (author of Endure and The…
The B.rad PodcastWhey Protein And High Intensity Exercise - Two Key Longevity Drivers
In this episode, I dive deep into why protein—especially high-quality whey protein isolate—becomes non-negotiable as we age, and why so many…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Reacts To Paul Saladino's Whey Protein Claims (Sorting Fact From Hype)
In this episode, I do a reaction—and a critical deep dive—into Paul Saladino’s newly released Heart & Soil grass-fed whey protein. I explain…
The B.rad PodcastWorld Champion Sprinter Gives The Secret To Lowering Inflammation and Getting Fast and Strong For Longevity | Cynthia Monteleone
Please enjoy a great conversation and in-person show here in the Sacramento studios of the B.rad podcast with my good friend and sprinting mentor Cynthia…
The B.rad PodcastThe Best Fitness Benchmarks For Longevity (Better than Lame Internet Clickbait)
In this episode, I get into all these viral “every man should be able to…” fitness challenges you see on Instagram and YouTube—the…
The B.rad PodcastBeware of BS Exercise Physiology Data - Use Critical Thinking Instead
In this episode, I talk about the modern tendency to obsess over “science says…” posts—like the viral claim that slapping your…
The B.rad PodcastStart Here: A Master Class in Sleep, Diet, Movement, Fitness and Stress Management
A friend recently asked, “What’s a good episode to start with?” for a basic overview of health and lifestyle optimization. Great…
The B.rad PodcastDiscipline, Motivation, and Will Power Are Overrated: The 3 True Secrets To Becoming a Fitness Champ
In this episode, I talk about why “inspiration is for amateurs,” and why discipline, motivation, and willpower are some of the most overrated…
The B.rad PodcastFour Ways To Be More Active In Life
In this episode, I talk about four simple but powerful ways to be more active in daily life. Experts now agree that your overall level of movement—not…
The B.rad PodcastHow To Avoid Crappy Protein Supplements (And Choose The Best)
In this episode, I dive deep into protein supplements—how to avoid crappy products loaded with questionable ingredients, and how to read labels like a…
The B.rad PodcastTraining In 100F Heat, And Other Horrible Fitness Advice
In this episode, I call out some dangerous and misguided fitness advice floating around on social media—like a post from a PhD in exercise physiology…
The B.rad PodcastAllen Iverson Was Right! Practice Is Overrated - Here's Why
In this episode, I revisit one of the most infamous press conferences in sports history—Allen Iverson’s legendary “practice” rant from…
The B.rad PodcastHicham El Guerrouj: The Most Talented, Most Focused, and Best Trained Athlete of All-Time?
I take you through the incredible story of Hicham El Guerrouj, the Moroccan middle-distance legend who was virtually unbeatable for nearly four years, only to…
The B.rad PodcastDon't Run In The Heat! It's A Dumb Idea (But Go Ahead And Sprint In The Heat)
In this episode, I talk about a couple of articles I saw recently about running in the heat—about heat acclimation and endurance training—that…
The B.rad PodcastHow Dreaming Big And Going All-In Made The Greatest High School Athletic Team Ever | Sean Brosnan
I’m so excited to welcome Sean Brosnan to the B.rad podcast! Sean is the author of Beyond Fast: How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High School Team…
The B.rad PodcastEndurance Running is a Bad Idea For Most People!: 40 Mind-Blowing Assertions From Born To Walk
In this show, I share 40 mind-blowing assertions to recalibrate modern fitness philosophy, inspired by content in the book Born to Walk, written by me and Mark…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Layne Norton is Giving Horrible Fitness Advice - Beware!
The foremost health authority, the contrarian, and voice of reason is spouting this level of misinformation, so I think it deserves the acronym: A-Y-F-K-M. Dr…
The B.rad PodcastThe Ancient Ayurvedic Path To Better Digestion and Better Breathing | Dr. John Douillard
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. John Douillard, a leading expert in Ayurvedic medicine and founder of LifeSpa.com. I read his book Body, Mind, and…
The B.rad PodcastThe Importance Of Social Connection For Longevity | Christy and Ana of the Girl Can You Talk Podcast
In this episode, you’ll learn about the powerful role of friendship and connection in promoting physical, emotional, and even cognitive longevity. I sit…
The B.rad PodcastThe Dangers Of Chronic Endurance Training and the Benefits of Sprinting | Cynthia Monteleone
Please enjoy a great conversation with my friend and sprinting mentor Cynthia Monteleone, coming to you all the way from the beautiful big island of Hawaii. A…
The B.rad PodcastPersonal Health Optimization And Comprehensive Testing With Stride DNA
In this episode, I go through my deep and fascinating experience with the Stride health optimization program. You'll hear me walk through the six detailed…
The B.rad PodcastBeware of Superstar Athletes Embellishing Their Training And The BS Of The 10,000-Hour Rule
In this episode, I take a hard look at the glorification of obsessive training habits in elite sport, using Michael Phelps’ famous claims—like…
The B.rad PodcastYour Indoor Air Quality Sucks And How To Fix It With Jaspr | Wes Greenwood
During this episode, I talk to former firefighter and chief breath officer of Jaspr, Wes Greenwood, about the unseen world of air quality and what’s…
The B.rad PodcastHow Sports Will Save Us All, And How To Navigate Today's Overpressurized Youth Sports Culture | Sasha Graham
Please welcome Sasha Graham, the host of the Sports Will Save Us All podcast! What a great name for a show, and I had a great time being a guest on it—we…
The B.rad PodcastAchieving Metabolic Freedom With An Empowering Mindset, Optimal Sleep, And Good Eating Habits | Ben Azadi
I welcome bestselling author Ben Azadi to the show on the occasion of the release of his new book called Metabolic Freedom: A 30-Day Guide to Restore Your…