Send us Fan Mail Tim and Kelly are back with a not-so-perfectly-scientific experiment: creatine, weightlifting, and a little help from Kelly's intern. In this episode, we discuss: Creatine & Lifting: Tim tries daily creatine and a three-day-a-week weightlifting plan.Joint Pain & Strength: Tim rates the routine an 8 out of 10 and explains what helped, what still hurts, and what changed.The Next Phase: Kelly explains why strength training, protein, and better tracking matter before the ...
17 Jan 2026
The Skeptics Take on Supplements
Send us a text Tim’s gut results are in, his sugar cravings are down, and now Kelly has decided it’s time to get "swoll". Kelly (the scientist) has moved Tim (the skeptic) into Phase Two, and this time it involves a lot more than just tracking gut microbes. In this episode, we discuss: The Nutrition Review: Tim shares how months of probiotics helped "fill the gaps" and remarkably reduced his sugar cravings.Creatine for Brains & Brawn: Why Kelly is using creatine not just for the gym, but ...
20 Dec 2025
The Skeptics Take on Gut Health Part 2
Send us a text What happens when a research scientist tests her skeptical husband’s gut health? You get a 3 out of 10 score and a lot of explaining to do. In part two of our gut health series, Kelly finally reveals Tim’s microbiome test results, and it’s a wake-up call. From a "severe phyla imbalance" to a complete absence of the "gold star" beneficial bacteria, we look at the raw data behind Tim's chronic inflammation, skin issues, and gout. In this episode, we discuss: The "3 out of 10" Sco...
19 May 2025
Bonus: Xander's take on Strength Training
Xander Barnes shares his strength training session with Tim Barnes and Kelly Barnes, which provides a humorous and insightful experience for the hosts in this interview episode.
21 Apr 2025
The Lost Files: A Skeptics take on Peloton Training
Tim Barnes reluctantly tries Peloton training, expressing skepticism towards trendy fitness programs in this rediscovered episode, while Kelly Barnes encourages him.
23 Mar 2025
The Skeptics Take on Gut Health
Kelly Barnes persuades the skeptical Tim Barnes to undergo a gut microbiome test, exploring its potential impact on digestion and mental well-being in this interview episode.
18 Jan 2023
The Skeptics Take on Magical Elixirs
A skeptical husband dismisses his challenge, while his wife embraces and promotes magical elixirs, leading to marital discord.
20 Jul 2021
The Skeptic's Take on Food Sensitivity Tests
A skeptical husband, whose name is not provided, undergoes a food sensitivity test to determine if unknown sensitivities or an unhealthy diet cause his issues.
30 Apr 2021
The Old Wife's Take on Resistance Training
The Old Wife explores resistance training, testing if weight training increases her strength and endurance or causes her body to break down.
8 Jan 2021
The Skeptic's take on Resistance Training
A skeptical husband revisits his high school weightlifting routine to see if he can recapture past glory or faces the realities of aging.
11 Sept 2020
The Skeptic's take on Vegetarianism / Veganism
A skeptical husband, BARNES, experiments with vegetarian and vegan diets, exploring whether he will embrace plant-based eating or endure a challenging two weeks.
4 Jul 2020
The Skeptic's Take on Tai Chi
A skeptical husband, whose name is not provided, experiments with Tai Chi, exploring whether he can center his Chi or face physical challenges.
25 May 2020
The Skeptic's take on Cleanses
A skeptical husband, BARNES, experiments with cleanses to determine if the benefits outweigh the potential side effects.
5 May 2020
The Skeptic's take on Social Connectedness
A skeptical husband, the host of The Barnes Experiment, explores social connectedness, questioning if he can resurrect friendships or if the experiment will increase isolation.
24 Apr 2020
The Skeptic's take on Journaling
A skeptical husband, whose name is not provided, experiments with journaling to determine if it improves his mental health or if he considers it pseudoscience.
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