50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

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

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50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

Episodes

Getting older but getting stronger | Guest: Ralph Caggiano

Journey to bodybuilding | Guest: Riley Corbett

What should powerlifters eat to maximize performance? | Guest: Dan Feldman, RD

USAPL calls out the IPF on drug testing | Guest co-host: Josh Hajar

The keys to fitness for executives | Guest: Justin Wright

The “Okayest Coach” on finding purpose as a male military spouse and the essentials of good coaching | Guest: Toby Ralph

The Voices of Men (2020) | Men’s mental health documentary | 50% Facts Review

Untold: The Fall of Favre (2025) | 50% Facts Review

What to look for in a good physical therapist (or coach)? Guest: PT Dr. Patrick Bell

Why don’t lifters share a bar anymore? Guest: Jacob Ross