The Long & Thick Podcast

5 Tips to Defeating Your Training Plateaus Episode 67. We're officially washed. The Uncs are still here though, still recording late into the night because that's just what we do. This week we're breaking down five ways to beat a training plateau — whether you've stalled on your lifts, your cardio, or both. And the honest truth is most of these points keep circling back to one thing: you can't manage what you don't measure. If you're not tracking, you're guessing. And guessing is how people spend years spinning their wheels wondering why nothing's moving. We get into: Managing intensity relative to your actual goal — not just how hard it feels, but how hard you're actually pushing Matching recovery to your effort — and why more days in the gym isn't always the answer Why being data-driven isn't optional if you want to stop plateauing Fueling your body relative to where you're trying to go The outside stuff that drains your battery — work, relationships, life in general — and why ignoring it will catch up with you We also dropped some news — big production-level interviews are coming. We can't give you dates yet but trust us, we're locked in. If you know someone we should be talking to, send that rec our way. And if you know somebody that can help us with a rebrand on the logo front, DM us or text one of us directly. Seriously. One last thing — shoutout to our sponsor, PTU Biomechanics Course 1.0 from Jason Colley at Personal Trainer U. If you work with clients whose movement keeps breaking down no matter what you try, this course is the framework you've been missing. Nine modules built around the human skeleton, covering how structure drives hip mechanics, foot position, compensation patterns, overhead range — all of it connected. Use code LONGTHICK15 for 15% off at checkout. Link in the show notes. Thanks for riding with us. We love y'all. See you next week.

In this episode of The Long & Thick Podcast, we decided to each share one recurring thought we keep coming back to. Both thoughts lean negative. We discuss: Why modern American life feels overwhelming How media, technology, and constant stimulation affect mental health The sense of paralysis many people feel right now Loneliness, outrage culture, and attention economics How we’re personally reframing these patterns without ignoring reality This is a more contemplative episode. Less banter, more reflection. If you’ve been feeling mentally overloaded, stuck, or discouraged about the direction of society, this conversation may help you zoom out and think more clearly. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Watch the full episode on YouTube.

Everyone wants the perfect protocol.The optimal split.The magic supplement. And somehow… they’re more confused, stressed, and inconsistent than ever. In this episode of The Long & Thick Podcast, we talk about why simplicity is king — in training, nutrition, habit formation, and basically every corner of health and wellness. We break down: 5 Key Areas where you should keep things SIMPLE If your health journey feels overwhelming, this episode is your permission slip to zoom out, strip it back, and focus on what actually moves the needle.

A lot of men feel lost right now — and most don’t know how to talk about it without feeling weak, dramatic, or judged. In this episode, we dig into: Why modern social norms have quietly stripped many men of purpose and direction The loneliness epidemic and how isolation sneaks in even when life “looks good” How to peel back the layers of expectation and reconnect with something meaningful What “calling” actually means (and why it’s not some mythical lightning strike) This isn’t a motivational speech or a hustle sermon.It’s a real conversation about fulfillment, responsibility, identity, and learning how to recenter when life feels off. Women may also find this episode helpful as it sheds light on how many men process purpose, connection, and meaning — often silently.

We closed out the year by doing something surprisingly simple — and surprisingly hard. Daniel and I walked through 2025 month by month, calling out the moments that actually stuck with us. Some months were packed. Some were quiet. All of them mattered in different ways. From our shared highlight — Japan in February — to the smaller moments we didn’t realize were important until we slowed down and said them out loud, this episode is less about “accomplishments” and more about memory, perspective, and noticing your own life as it’s happening. We also challenge listeners to try the same exercise:Scroll your camera roll. Let your photos time-stamp your year. See what shows up. No resolutions. No productivity hacks.Just two dudes reflecting honestly on a year that went fast as hell. 🎧 Available now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts