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50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

By: Jim McDonald
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 Mike "Silent Mike" Farr and Jim McDonald are the owners of Third Street Barbell in Sacramento, CA, and veteran podcasters. On this podcast, they try to answer a single question. Any question is fair game, but most involve health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, culture…even sex. In some episodes, they examine relevant popular media (movies and documentaries) for connections to the world of health and fitness. Full episodes every Wednesday.

Business inquiries: Jim@thejimmcd.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support.Copyright 2018-24 Third Street Barbell 3SB, LLC Art Economics Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Comedian Nick Scopoletti

    Comedian Nick Scopoletti
    Oct 1 2025
    Comedian (and personal training manager) Nick Scopoletti returns to chat about growing his comedy career, working with Lisa Lampanelli, managing personal trainers, and how his personal warmth has been kind of a cheat code.

    You can find Nick on Instagram @nickscopes https://www.instagram.com/nickscopes/ and as Lisa Lampanelli’s sidekick on her podcast, Shrink This https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shrink-this-with-lisa-lampanelli/id1819746873

    The AI generated summary

    In this engaging conversation, Jim McDonald and Nick Scopoletti explore themes of friendship, cynicism, personal growth, and the comedy journey. They reflect on their experiences in the fitness industry, the impact of COVID, and the importance of networking in the comedy scene. The discussion also touches on family dynamics, wealth, and the challenges of managing people in the workplace. Throughout the conversation, they share humorous anecdotes and insights, emphasizing the value of perseverance and self-discovery in both personal and professional realms.

    Chapters
    00:00 Warm Connections and Cynical Reflections
    03:05 The Comedy Journey: Struggles and Triumphs
    05:50 Navigating Life's Changes: Comedy and Personal Growth
    08:46 The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
    11:49 Family Dynamics and Personal Insights
    14:38 The Reality of Working in the Fitness Industry
    17:40 Acting, Comedy, and Authenticity
    20:40 Nostalgia and Cultural Identity
    23:26 Creative Outlets and Self-Expression
    31:48 Expo Experiences and Bodybuilding Culture
    35:44 Managing a Fitness Team
    39:44 Clientele Development in Boutique Gyms
    44:39 Wealth, Work Ethic, and Personal Growth
    50:08 Networking and Social Media Surprises
    55:58 Memorable Encounters with Icons

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Things that make dieting hard (plus some influencers who are getting it right)| Guest: Jerry Molinero

    Things that make dieting hard (plus some influencers who are getting it right)| Guest: Jerry Molinero
    Sep 25 2025
    Jerry Molinero, one of our trainers here at Third Street Barbell, joins to talk about losing over 100 lbs and some of the habits, foods, and situations that make dieting harder.

    We also discuss a few influencers we think are getting it right on social media.

    You can find him on Instagram @jerrykilos https://www.instagram.com/jerrykilos

    Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com!
    Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/!
    Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com https://www.50percentfacts.com/
    50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network.

    Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/
    Produced by Jim McDonald
    Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Navigating Parenthood and Performance | Guest: Jonathan Gregg

    Navigating Parenthood and Performance | Guest: Jonathan Gregg
    Sep 17 2025
    In this conversation, Jim McDonald and Jonathan Gregg explore a variety of themes, including parenting, the dynamics of living in New York City, the journey of performance and acting, mental health, and the impact of social media on personal identity. They discuss the importance of authenticity, the role of anger in society, and the significance of personal growth. The conversation also touches on fitness and the unique experiences of being a stay-at-home dad, as well as the cultural commentary that arises from their respective experiences.

    (Experimenting with AI-generated show notes on this one. No idea if it will make any difference in discoverability.)

    Jonathan is the only guest who has both been on this show and appeared in the MCU (Jessica Jones). Also, he's the only guest whose whole ass I've actually seen (HBO's High Maintenance, Season 2, Episode 1). He's super cool, and I could have kept talking to him a long time, but I'd already made him run late. You can catch Jonathan and his best friend, Tom on the No Homo Podcast -- Two best friends (one straight and one gay) riff on their daily lives, the insanity of current events, and what it means to be a man – gassing each other up while the world burns. (Jonathan is the straight one.) https://www.youtube.com/@NoHomoPodcastwJonathanandTom

    You can find him on Instagram @jgregg_jonathan and @nohomopod.

    Takeaways
    Learning how to learn is crucial for personal development.
    Anger often masks deeper emotions like sadness or fear.
    Parenting involves navigating societal norms and expectations.
    Mental health discussions should be normalized and destigmatized.
    Improv can teach valuable life skills like adaptability and listening.
    Social media can amplify voices but also create pressure for validation.
    Authenticity in content creation resonates more with audiences.
    Fitness can be a form of personal expression and growth.
    Cultural commentary is essential in understanding societal dynamics.
    Personal growth often comes from recognizing and addressing one's own flaws.

    Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com!

    Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/!

    Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com https://www.50percentfacts.com/

    50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network.

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    Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/ Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)


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    1 hr and 17 mins
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