(Thanks to Descript for this fantastic AI ep description) Part 2 of ABSURD's look at the 10 dumbest uses of your tax dollars continues with funding for a farmer's market in Hawaii, the Metropolitan Opera's fire suppression system in New York City, and studies abroad such as the secret language of Parisian butchers and climate change’s impact on dri…

Hey everyone, it’s Shawn from Think Outside the Lines! I’m excited to share something new with you. I’ve recently launched a new podcast called Relative Clarity, where I dive into the current political landscape with my second cousin, Susan. In each episode, we break down the headlines, cut through the noise, and offer a clear perspective on the is…

https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2022.11288 - the missing link in running injury research is non-running stress. It seems DashLX is one solution to start acquiring more of what consumers are doing, why, and that has great implications for research but also for brands to better understand their consumers. Using wearable technology data to exp…

(Thanks to Descript for this fantastic AI ep description) Today's ABSURD! delves into part one of a critique of government spending, listing several instances of wasteful expenditure of taxpayer dollars, including grants for drag shows in Ecuador, butterfly studies in Europe, and public art displays, which he believes do not benefit the American pu…

(Thanks to Descript for this fantastic AI ep description) The newest ABSURD! expresses extreme disappointment in Quentin Tarantino's praise for Joker 2, detailing the film's negative reception and artistic failures. The discussion covers how Joker 2, co-starring Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga, deviated drastically by being a musical, something critici…

(Thanks to Descript for this fantastic AI ep description) The newest ABSURD! discusses Donald Trump's return to the office of the presidency after winning the election by both popular vote and electoral college, a first for a Republican candidate since 2004. The script explores the divided reactions, with commentators criticizing the left's vitriol…

(Thanks to Descript for this fantastic AI ep description) The newest ABSURD! set during the early morning hours of November 5, 2024, the speaker shares his thoughts on the upcoming election, emphasizing its importance for the future of the United States. He plans his voting strategy to avoid long lines. The speaker expresses deep dissatisfaction wi…

(Thanks to Descript for this fantastic AI ep description) Thenewest ABSURD! is an extensive monologue that begins with frustration over ongoing voter suppression and potential voter fraud, referencing historical instances such as the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon election. It also delves into other contentious issues like the toxicity of fluoride in water, th…

(Thanks to Descript for this fantastic AI ep description) The newest ABSURD! covers frustration with the current state of media, politics, comedy, and alleged & forced societal norms. He discusses the impact of political correctness, diversity initiatives, and what he sees as the decline of quality entertainment. The speaker highlights Tony Hinchcl…

Hey everyone, it’s Shawn from Think Outside the Lines! I’m excited to share something new with you. I’ve recently launched a new podcast called Relative Clarity, where I dive into the current political landscape with my second cousin, Susan. In each episode, we break down the headlines, cut through the noise, and offer a clear perspective on the is…

Hey everyone, it’s Shawn from Think Outside the Lines! I’m excited to share something new with you. I’ve recently launched a new podcast called Relative Clarity, where I dive into the current political landscape with my second cousin, Susan. In each episode, we break down the headlines, cut through the noise, and offer a clear perspective on the is…

(Thanks to Descript for this fantastic AI ep description) The newest ABSURD! covers a case of an Arkansas father, Aaron Spencer, involved in a legal issue concerning his daughter's alleged stalker, and explores opinions about punitive measures for sex offenders. The author criticizes establishment politics, discusses media bias, and voices strong v…

The Physiology of Peak Performance with Olympian & PhD Shalaya Kipp Currently Post Doc Mayo Clinic with Michael Joyner PhD - University of British Columbia, Masters & Undergrad at CU Boulder. 2012 Olympian in steeplechase. Worked on the 4% study in conjunction with the breaking 2 project. Now works with Mike Joyner who made a famous prediction of w…

(Check out Descript for wonderful AI gimmicks like this show summary...) This episode of ABSURD! conveys a critique of the films 'Joker' and its sequel, alongside broader criticisms of current entertainment and societal issues. The speaker expresses disdain for the artistic direction and character portrayal in the 'Joker' movies, particularly the d…

Season 2 Episode 4: Ski Boots! Engineering Revolutionary Products with James O’Connell – Specialized, formerly K2 Engineer; Medic and Paratrooper, Texas A&M How to measure ski boot performance and biomechanics https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7967377/ Ski boot biomechanics part 2 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-013-0132…

(Check out Descript for wonderful AI gimmicks like this show summary...) This episode of ABSURD! covers a wide range of controversial topics, primarily focusing on the recent arrests and allegations involving high-profile figures in the entertainment industry. It discusses the massive amounts of foreign aid sent by the current U.S. administration w…

Episode 3: How do your biomechanics affect your performance and injury risk? With Allison Gruber – Associate Professor University of Indiana. PhD UMass Amherst and Masters East Carolina. Has worked deeply on the entire spectrum of running mechanics. from the mechanics and energetics of footfall patterns in running Impact causes injury hypothesis – …

Thanks to Descript for this wonderful AI summary of the show... This epsidoe of ABSURD! discusses the host's initial intentions to talk about recent economic changes and rising prices, but shifts focus to the decline of belief in the American Dream by 2024. The host shares personal experiences of financial difficulty despite maintaining a steady in…

(Check out Descript for wonderful AI gimmicks like this show summary...) In this introductory episode of the podcast 'Absurd,' the host reflects on his journey from starting a wrestling podcast in 2014 to launching his new show. He discusses his experiences with podcasting, wrestling, and TV writing, as well as dealing with an injury. He reveals hi…

Doctor of Physical Therapy for 10+ years Aspects of the shoes he tests: Insoles – can increase perception of comfort, plantar pressures change Impact testing to compliment human-based footwear testing Traction testing – how do you test? Is it indicative of real world where humans move in variable ways. Slipping vs. Sticking Do Pro Athletes need cus…

On ABSURD! I will be discussing whatever ridiculousness is going on the world that day, with a deep dive into some events of the recent past that I didn't have the balls to cover before. This is just the show's intro clip, maybe it sets a mood, maybe it doesn't, but I gave it a shot! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc…

Season 2/Episode 1: What can you do to stay resilient and how can shoes improve performance with Jay Dicharry – Physical Therapist, Oregon State University-Cascades, MOBO, Founder, author of Running Rewired Kinematics and Kinetics of Gait: From Lab to Clinic – We can measure things very precisely in the laboratory from the forces in 3 dimensions at…

Terry Tucker: Unlocking Your Extraordinary Potential Terry Tucker is a sought-after speaker who believes in the power of a good story to motivate, inspire, and encourage others to lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. By combining his eleven-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and law enforcement expertise, he d…

Cappi Pidwell: Unleashing the Power of the Subconscious Mind Cappi Pidwell is a Master of NLP & Hypnotherapy. As a Professional Speaker. Author Mindset Strategist, and Product Developer, she has been coaching and consulting audiences, corporations, associations, business owners, and Entrepreneurs on how to get rapid results with her mindset program…

Mark Williams' new book “The Connected Species: How understanding the evolution of our brain can change the world” is a #1 Best Seller. Mark has worked with thousands of students, teachers, health professionals, and company directors keen to understand how their brain works, how to perform optimally and maintain a healthy brain. He runs programs on…

Jesse Frank did his masters & undergrad at CU Boulder with Roger Kram where he did a variety of projects from trying to build a mobile, gravity reducing cart, to studying how various bike seats affect cycling comfort, and was a coauthor on the Nike 4% study. Over the previous 5 years, Jesse worked at Specialized where he had experience in the wind …

Reneau Peurifoy holds a master’s degree in counseling and is the author of four books: “Why You Feel the Way You Do,” "Anxiety, Phobias, and Panic: Taking Charge and Conquering Fear", "Overcoming Anxiety: From Short-Term Fixes to Long-Term Recovery", and "Anger: Taming the Beast." Reneau was in private practice for twenty years as a marriage and fa…

Keely – Recent winner of Black Canyon 100k, Freetrail Lead of Performance Coaching Team, plan to be a Medical Doctor, former biomechanics researcher and current nutrition researcher. Kate – PhD movement science at VCU, D1 runner and All American at West Virginia, 2nd NCAA 10K. Grew up playing all sorts of sports, always interested in performance. P…

Welcome James, Spragg. James is a coach at intercept performance consultancy. James is also finishing his PhD univ of capetown in exercise physiology where he studied the mechanisms responsible for deterioration in performance during grand tour cycling stage races. James also coaches a number of sky runners and ski mountaineers. Our conversation wi…

This conversation is with someone I have literally known for my entire life. We actually grew up together, and while we have gone on to forge our own paths in life, we reconnected for this conversation where she provides so many nuggets of wisdom that you're probably going to want to take some notes.She's an ex-corporate girl turned online marketin…

Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon are co-founders of Speedland and have created some of the most innovative shoes on the market. This company refuses to cut corners and design products with performance first in mind. They also both have a fascinating background working for Nike, Under Armor, and Puma. These guys have both appeared on numerous podcasts …

My guest today co-founded Team Builders Plus, one of the first team building companies in the United States, back in 1991. In 2012, he reinvented how people learn about themselves through the personality styles and started his second company, Take Flight Learning. He is the author of five books about tapping into the power of your personality, incl…

Eric Honert – PhD Vanderbilt University studying Ankle & Foot biomechanics, Post-Doctoral fellowship with Benno Nigg at Univ of Calgary. D1 Tennis Player, Manager biomechanics BOA Emily Matijevich – PhD Vanderbilt University Evaluation and Design of Non-Invasive, Wearable Musculoskeletal Monitoring Tools for Research, Occupational and Sport Applica…

Intro: Wouter was the lead author on the landmark article behind the Nike 4% shoe. Also has published theoretical reviews of how a sub 2 hour marathon would be possible and tries to understand which aspects of footwear lead to improved performance. He is also a great runner with some incredible range… Wouter ran a 48.69 400 m and 1:52 800 m in 2007…

My guest today has worked globally promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and furthering democracy. His work has taken many forms including writing and producing an award winning documentary on learning about the Holocaust at the Concentration Camps in Poland, Working on the Ghanaian Constitution, coordinating and producing events lead…

Welcome to "The Science of Performance," hosted by the trailblazing Dan Feeney, BOA Sr. Director of Partner Product Design and Innovation and supported by the Freetrail Network, this captivating podcast takes you on a journey into peak performance in trail running. This venture traces back to a live podcast session where Dan teamed up with Professi…

My guest for this episode was at the top of my list of people I wanted to interview when I embarked on this crazy endeavor of creating a podcast--and she's proof that if you ask, the answer might just be a resounding YES! She embodies everything about my mission with this show, and I guarantee you: She'll have some significant tools to improve your…