
Fat-Burning Man by Abel James (Video Podcast): The Future of Health & Performance
Hosted by Abel James · Abel James
4.7from 237 ratings
- 508
- Episodes
- 70
- Transcribed
- 237
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2012
- First episode
- 6M
- YouTube views
About Fat-Burning Man by Abel James (Video Podcast): The Future of Health & Performance
Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. The Abel James Show features in-depth interviews with 500+ world-renowned experts including Dr. Mark Hyman, James Clear, Dr. Terry Wahls, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. Kelly Starrett, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, Noah Kagan, Bob Harper, Shawn Stevenson, Tucker Max, Jordan Harbinger, JJ Virgin, Shaun T, JP Sears, and many more. Originally launched in 2012 with the tongue-in-cheek title, The Fat-Burning Man Show, this podcast hit #1 in Health in 8 countries with 100 million downloads and 4 independent media awards. Featuring in-depth interviews with Professional Athletes, #1 Bestselling Authors, Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Touring Musicians, Comedians, Artists, and more, this podcast will dramatically change the way you think so you can achieve mastery in health and performance. A leading voice in health and technology for more than a decade, Abel James has helped millions train like the masters and get in the best physical, mental, and spiritual shape of their lives. Abel James is an OG Podcaster, New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Wild Diet,” and an award-winning Musician. He’s starred as a Celebrity Coach on ABC Television, in documentaries, and has been featured in People, Entertainment Tonight, Forbes, Fox News, and many other major media platforms and podcasts. Get ready to explore a wide variety of topics to help you master your mindset and motivation, delving into mental health, circadian biology, mitochondrial health, peak performance optimization, and much more...
- Publisher
- Abel James
- Category
- business · health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 5 Mar 2012
- Latest episode
- 7 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
70 of 508 episodes have a transcript.

7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Why the Future of Music Belongs to Humans with Abel James and Aly Rose

17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Art of Strategic Unfocus with Harvard-Trained Experts Dr. Srini and Dr. Uma

27 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
The "Perfect Day" Experiment and Longevity Myths with Brian Sanders
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Why the Future of Music Belongs to Humans with Abel James and Aly Rose
Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] We're all coming here with different things that we're going to be good at and kind of built for. But we all can start from that place and then go to incredible places. And a lot of the most well-known musicians aren't the ones who were the best or the most talented. That's for sure. Especially now. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. I say that because you don't have to be the fastest runner in the world. to enjoy getting out in nature and running around. And that's what I mean. You don't need to be the best musician from a technical standpoint to make some really great music. Because the experimental, the playfulness, the enjoyment of the person who's creating the music is part of the fun, the feeling, the vibe, the goodness that comes through that people enjoy so much. […]
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- Alyson Rose
- Srini Pillay
- Uma Naidoo
- Brian Sanders
- Ahmad Ammous
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- 6,063,597
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- 4.7 / 5
- 237 ratings
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- 100
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- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 98
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