Guys could really use some help adapting to our rapidly evolving society. Join Dr. Charles Joyner and Zach Butler as they launch entertaining and enlightening conversations about the spectrum of dilemmas facing modern men.
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Evolution of exercise with Master Trainer Andrew Jackson
Hello Twisted Wisdom Faithful!
It’s been far too long and we are excited to upload another episode, just in time as you travel “Over the river and through the woods.”🛷 🎄
And perhaps once you get there you’ll find some exercise equipment under the tree. Dumbbells, kettle bells, jingle bells, oh my! Purchased with best intentions. Received with enthusiasm or scorn. These are the tools of New Year’s resolutions….whether they actually work or not isn’t so clear.
You’ll really enjoy our conversation with Mr. Andrew Jackson, a wonderful friend and owner of Master Trainer Fit Pros here in Richmond, Virginia. Drew has been in the game long enough to see lots of exercise trends come and go, and he certainly knows what works.
On the other hand, we at Twisted Wisdom irreverently make him revisit some of the most ridiculous things we’ve seen, some that we actually purchased, truth be told.
Over some good bourbon we share stories of people, places, and perseverance. As we revisit fitness trends we’ll try to leave you looking forward to good health, happiness, and great plans for the new year.
Happy Holidays from Twisted Wisdom! Next episode delivered the first week of 2022!
Master Trainer Fit Pros
IG: @ mastertrainer_rva
1 Nov 2021
Twisted Wisdom Live at Kindred Spirit
Happy Halloween Twisted Wisdom listeners! Zach and I realized that we have recently “ghosted you” but we promise it was for significant reasons. Our amazing engineer Matthew has been on the road with an artist named Julien Baker and he is currently on the West Coast leg of that tour. Our wonderful intern Adia has returned to her academic obligations at VCU.
It may surprise you but we still have plenty in the bank. Tonight we will publish our first live episode recorded at Kindred Spirit Brewery here in Richmond, Virginia on August 19, 2021. It was really a good time with some great friends. We can’t wait to do it again soon! Over the next few weeks we will cover exercise and weight loss evolution, capping it off with a super interview with sports cardiologist Dr. Paul Thompson.
Stay tuned and don’t let the bogeyman get you tonight!
Charles and Zach
29 Sept 2021
Go to the principals office
In this third and final chapter of our series “Should you teach your kids to fight?” we look at the schools’ perspective. Many altercations, physical and virtual, begin and end at school. What do school administrators see and how do they respond? As these issues become more and more complex, what are the tools implicated by a school system?
In our first two chapters we spent significant time discussing what we actually hope no one needs: self defense. In the end it’s all about situational awareness. The fight is to make yourself and your loved ones prepared and then to ensure it’s never required.
13 Sept 2021
Teach Yourself to Fight
Bullies and abusers are not isolated to the playground. It is a fact that threats - and opportunities - orbit around us at all times.
In this episode we enlist the help of Mark Winn, owner and chief instructor of Winning Warrior Krav Maga here in Richmond and the author of the recently published book “Not a Victim but a Warrior.“ Mark will make a very informed case that a philosophy of strike first, strike hard might be the best single thing you can do to end a problem and return home safely to your family.
Get ready for what’s coming your way in this episode of Twisted Wisdom!
7 Sept 2021
Teach your kids to fight
The advent of another school year. While the pandemic throws its own sucker punch at us, kids still have more traditional bullies to contend with. Whether face-to-face or cyberspace, the anxiety and the damage is real.
Many of us can recall a personal struggle with this kind of confrontation. While we persevered, scars remain. Of course, our parents would do anything to help us, but it’s not that easy. Their advice was well-intended but likely poorly informed.
Let’s start a dialogue before something happens. Listen to our experts and let’s collaborate as parents. I think we can give our kids a better strategy this time.
Feat. Ethan Chandler, Phoenix Fitness and Martial Arts
Email: Train@phoenixfma.com
Website: https://www.phoenixfma.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phoenixfma
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix_fma
24 Aug 2021
The Disruptor, Pt. II
Aaron Montgomery and his partners disrupted the century-old used car sales business when they created CarLotz, the nation’s largest consignment to retail used car marketplace, right here in Richmond, VA.
Aaron’s upbringing as the only child of a single mom in Detroit, Michigan prepared him for this and much more. In fact, CarLotz is just one of many momentous chapters in Aaron’s story, each one built squarely on the last. He is an adept curator of all his experiences big and small, and the man himself will likely be the moral of his own story.*
We are absolutely certain you will enjoy this conversation, naturally divided into two sections to encompass the breadth of the interview. Aaron Montgomery is at once delightful, insightful, humorous, and inspiring. By the end I’m sure you will see why we couldn’t help but dub him “The Disruptor.”
* “Suspend Your Disbelief” copyright 2020 by Aaron Montgomery
12 Aug 2021
The Disruptor, Pt. I
Aaron Montgomery and his partners disrupted the century-old used car sales business when they created CarLotz, the nation’s largest consignment to retail used car marketplace, right here in Richmond, VA.
Aaron’s upbringing as the only child of a single mom in Detroit, Michigan prepared him for this and much more. In fact, CarLotz is just one of many momentous chapters in Aaron’s story, each one built squarely on the last. He is an adept curator of all his experiences big and small, and the man himself will likely be the moral of his own story.*
We are absolutely certain you will enjoy this conversation, naturally divided into two sections to encompass the breadth of the interview. Aaron Montgomery is at once delightful, insightful, humorous, and inspiring. By the end I’m sure you will see why we couldn’t help but dub him “The Disruptor.”
* “Suspend Your Disbelief” copyright 2020 by Aaron Montgomery
12 Jul 2021
“Brotox”
A needle that can make you happy ☺️
28 Jun 2021
“Un-Real Estate”
One of the most unexpected outcomes of the pandemic is a wildly active housing market. Those with financial means have purchased homes with near-abandon; Others have pursued creative home improvements inspired by lifestyle changes brought by the pandemic. The demand has pushed contractors and suppliers to the brink. This same environment may have made the dream of homeownership a nightmare for others.
In this episode of twisted wisdom we explore the many manifestations of this unpredictable market with local real estate expert Patrick Gee. You’ll see that while the current real estate market is not for the faint of heart, it will likely yield a more settled market with interesting post pandemic trends that keep the American dream alive.
19 Jun 2021
“Fathers Day,” untwisted
A new perspective on Father’s Day that may make you feel even better as a dad. It’s a quick listen, just in time for the celebration itself!
14 Jun 2021
How We Argue and Why
Have you ever analyzed how you argue? The style, the substance, the goal? Do you look further to see the potential cost of your position? Win or lose the debate, there could be much more at risk.
Arguments are a fact of life, though some take a more passive approach. By listening more than speaking, they could be the smartest people in the room.
It’s time to listen to the echoes of your contentions. It could make you better before, during, and after an argument!
4 Jun 2021
King of the Hill
Many men are absolutely obsessed with their lawns- or more correctly their “turf.” The classic springtime rite of rushing the hardware store, dispensing various potions on our lawns, and sharpening up the mower blade has begun in earnest.
Now, where did this come from? It almost seems instinctual, not really even a choice.
In King of the Hill we explore lawn care, not just the technical aspects but the psychological connections. We enlist the help of a new friend named Naylor Taliaferro, who is a lawn care expert and very charismatic fellow with a great backstory...and a podcast...and a YouTube channel. Need I say more?
The grass is certainly greener where you water it, but sometimes it takes a while to find your own little patch of paradise. Now go ahead and become your own “King of the Hill.”
28 May 2021
“I don’t drink enough”
Can it actually be true that some of us don’t drink enough? Is that even a thing?
Let’s talk about how we drink: when it’s too much and maybe when too little.
Here’s a candid conversation about the unspoken advantages of drinking alcohol, or perhaps more accurately, the disadvantages of not drinking.
So tune in, grab a drink and start this post-pandemic Memorial Day weekend off right...but don’t take it too far.
Cheers🍻from all of us at TW!
14 May 2021
Men's Sexual Health with Dr. Tony Sliwinski
Let's take one of the most difficult conversations for men and turn it around. Dr. Sliwinski is an expert in Urology who will put you at ease and even have you laughing over the typically unmentionable issues of men's sexual health, all while dispensing expert guidance. A medical discussion for the regular guy: You'll leave anxiety in your wake and move forward with an informed plan of action!
2 May 2021
The Genius of Procrastination?
It’s not what you think...
2 May 2021
Introducing Charles Joyner, MD and Zach Butler the hosts of Twisted Wisdom
Start here to hear the story of how we got started on this journey, or you can go straight to our first official episode called "The Genius of Procrastination?" Fitting, isn't it?
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