Fitness and nutrition conversations from ordinary dudes for regular people. This podcast explores the confusing landscape of all things health, from the experiences and perspectives of two lifelong friends that have tried it all. With tons of experts in the space - some more qualified than others and some sharing better information than others - we are bringing a non-biased, proudly uncertain, experience-based voice to curiously explore the world of fitness and nutrition in an effort to bring more people into the fold.
Hot Topic: When did we stop playing?
Main Course: Run or lift? Sleep in or get the workout done? Look athletic or actually be athletic? This week on The Better Basics Podcast, Matt and Dylan pick sides in a round of fitness “this or that”. And nobody gets to open with “it depends" (mostly). From machines versus free weights to daily walks versus hard workouts, we debate what matters for everyday people who want to feel good, look good, and stay capable. Honest answers, questionable hypotheticals, and a little interrogation of our own training priorities.
Q&A: How do you manage Halloween candy with your kids?
14 Oct 2026
The Fitness Advice Protection Program
Worth It? Single-Set Training
Main Course: Good fitness advice can get pretty annoying when everything becomes something to track, perfect, or optimize. This week, Matt and Dylan introduce the Fitness Protection Program: saving useful advice from the messaging that makes people roll their eyes. From getting enough sleep and eating protein to progressive overload and consistency, we unpack where the advice gets lost, how we’ve contributed to the confusion, and what we actually mean when we tell you to do this stuff.
Q&A: If you had to simplify someone’s fitness routine tomorrow, what would you remove first, and what would you protect?
7 Oct 2026
Two Bros, No Agenda
After a couple of Matt solo episodes, the boys are back together and have some catching up to do. This week, we’re shooting the shit with no agenda, no structure, and no telling where the conversation will go. Just two bros catching up on life, sharing a few laughs, and enjoying being back on the mic together. Grab a coffee, take a walk, or throw us on during your commute and hang out with us.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
895
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
46
Social presence
0
YouTube
64
Engagement
60
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