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The B.rad Podcast
Join Brad Kearns, New York Times bestselling author, world #1 ranked masters 60+ high jumper, Speedgolf world record holder, and former world #3 ranked pro triathlete, in pursuing peak performance with passion throughout life. Brad delivers an engaging mix of step-by-step education on important heal...
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Hicham El Guerrouj: The Most Talented, Most Focused, and Best Trained Athlete of All-Time?
I take you through the incredible story of Hicham El Guerrouj, the Moroccan middle-distance legend who was virtually unbeatable for nearly four years,...
Don't Run In The Heat! It's A Dumb Idea (But Go Ahead And Sprint In The Heat)
In this episode, I talk about a couple of articles I saw recently about running in the heat—about heat acclimation and endurance training—that honestl...
Sean Brosnan: How Dreaming Big And Going All-In Made The Greatest High School Athletic Team Ever
I’m so excited to welcome Sean Brosnan to the B.rad podcast!
Sean is the author of Beyond Fast: How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High Schoo...
Endurance Running is a Bad Idea For Most People!: 40 Mind-Blowing Assertions From Born To Walk
In this show, I share 40 mind-blowing assertions to recalibrate modern fitness philosophy, inspired by content in the book Born to Walk, written by me...
Dr. Layne Norton is Giving Horrible Fitness Advice - Beware!
The foremost health authority, the contrarian, and voice of reason is spouting this level of misinformation, so I think it deserves the acronym: A-Y-F...
Dr. John Douillard: The Ancient Ayurvedic Path To Better Digestion and Better Breathing
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. John Douillard, a leading expert in Ayurvedic medicine and founder of LifeSpa.com.
I read his book Body, Mind...
The Importance Of Social Connection For Longevity, With Christy and Ana of the Girl Can You Talk Podcast
In this episode, you’ll learn about the powerful role of friendship and connection in promoting physical, emotional, and even cognitive longevity.
Cynthia Monteleone: The Dangers Of Chronic Endurance Training and the Benefits of Sprinting
Please enjoy a great conversation with my friend and sprinting mentor Cynthia Monteleone, coming to you all the way from the beautiful big island of H...
Personal Health Optimization And Comprehensive Testing With Stride DNA
In this episode, I go through my deep and fascinating experience with the Stride health optimization program.
You'll hear me walk through the si...
Beware of Superstar Athletes Embellishing Their Training And The BS Of The 10,000-Hour Rule
In this episode, I take a hard look at the glorification of obsessive training habits in elite sport, using Michael Phelps’ famous claims—like eating...
Wes Greenwood: Your Indoor Air Quality Sucks And How To Fix It With Jaspr
During this episode, I talk to former firefighter and chief breath officer of Jaspr, Wes Greenwood, about the unseen world of air quality and what’s r...
Sasha Graham: How Sports Will Save Us All, And How To Navigate Today's Overpressurized Youth Sports Culture
Please welcome Sasha Graham, the host of the Sports Will Save Us All podcast!
What a great name for a show, and I had a great time being a guest...
Ben Azadi: Achieving Metabolic Freedom With An Empowering Mindset, Optimal Sleep, And Good Eating Habits
I welcome bestselling author Ben Azadi to the show on the occasion of the release of his new book called Metabolic Freedom: A 30-Day Guide to Restore...
Brad's Dexa Scan Results Summary, The Dangers Of Visceral Fat, And The Truth About Body Fat Percentage
In this episode, I share my full DEXA scan results, including a visceral fat score of 0.38 pounds, which I’m determined to drop to “0.0 fricking zero”...
Dr. Jonathan Sanburg: The Cutting Edge Of Sports Performance Physical Therapy
In this episode, I sit down with my go-to expert for all things sports performance and injury recovery—Dr. Jonathan Sanburg, a highly respected physic...
How I Modified My Fitness Routine To Avoid Burnout and Promote Longevity
This show was inspired by a very thoughtful question from a college-aged listener named Justin who wanted to know what my current training regimen is...
High Protein Bars Are A Scam—I Have Some Much Better Ideas!
In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of the popular practice of consuming energy bars as a supposedly nutritious snack on the go.
The...
How To Achieve Maximum Dietary Nutrient Density - The B.rad Nutrition Guide
Welcome to class!
In this episode, we dive into the B.rad Nutrition Guide—a simple, practical, and totally free resource you can download at bra...
How To Optimize Pronation, Glute Activation and Big Toe Functionality Like A Good Human
Welcome to another show about the big toe (hopefully you heard the first presentation, What’s the Big Deal About the Big Toe?) because in this episode...
What's The Big Deal About The Big Toe?
In this episode, you will learn about the critical role the big toe plays in human movement and athletic performance.
I reveal the truth about h...
Dr. Casey Means: The New Surgeon General Talks About Good Energy And Talking Responsibilty For Your Health
It’s time for a rebroadcast of a wonderful interview with my old friend, Dr. Casey Means, where she talked about the launch of her book, Good Energy.<...
Brad's "Perform, Recover" Mantra Contrasting With Calorie Restriction And Extreme Biohacking
In this show, I share more thoughts on my new, recent longevity mantra: perform, recover, perform, recover.
These thoughts were inspired by an i...
Henry Abbott: Ballistic Training To Prevent Injuries, And High-Tech Training Practices Of Elite NBA Players
I'm pleased to welcome Henry Abbott, the author of a new book called Ballistic: The New Science of Injury Free Athletic Performance!
What an int...
Shawn Stevenson: The Shocking Health Challenges and Triumphant Journey Of The Model Health Show Host
Shawn is one of the world’s leading health experts as the bestselling author of Sleep Smarter and host of the #1 rated Model Health Show.
The f...
How To Sail To 100: Research, Insights, and Forming Empowering Beliefs
In this episode, I’m diving into some fascinating research and sharing my own opinions for a fun, insightful show about longevity and living to 100 ye...
Alex Hutchinson: A Friendly Debate About The Benefits Of Running
Enjoy this second show with Alex, where we left the mic on after our interview emphasizing his book, The Explorer’s Gene, and started talking about Ma...
Alex Hutchinson: Why Humans Are Wired To Explore
Please enjoy my B.rad podcast conversation with Alex Hutchinson, the world’s leading science-sport journalist and NYT best-selling author of Endure.
B.rad Highlights #5: Animal-Based, Protein-Centric, Nutrient-Dense Diet Insights From Experts
Welcome to part five of the B.rad podcast highlight series!
In this episode, we dive into the juicy, interesting, and possibly controversial to...
Michael Brandt: The Performance and Brain Benefits of Supplemental Ketones
I welcome Michael Brandt, co-founder and CEO of Ketone IQ, to the show for a conversation about supplemental ketones!
Ketone IQ offers suppleme...
Philip Pape: Building Muscle First To Lose Fat
I have a great discussion to share with you from Philip Pape, the host of the Wits and Weights podcast.
I had the pleasure of joining him on his...
B.rad Highlights #4: Relationship Tips And Insights From Experts (Including Mia Moore!)
Welcome back to another highlight show!
In this episode, we continue our series of relationship tips and insights from some experts I’ve intervi...
Creatine Is Also Beneficial For Heart Health
In this episode, you will hear about the many benefits of creatine—widely known for its role in muscle building and athletic performance.
Recent...
Is VO2 Max Overrated? The Truth About This Popular Fitness Test
Let’s talk about VO2 max—a laboratory cardiovascular performance test that began rising to prominence in the mainstream medical, fitness, and biohacki...
Tania Teschke: The Benefits Of Ancestral Cuisine, Slow Food Culture, And Natural Skin Care Products
Please welcome my good friend, Tania Teschke back to the show!
Tania is the author of the book Bordeaux Kitchen, which by many accounts is the...
Susan “The Sexpert” Bratton: How To Regain Lost Relationship Intimacy
Susan Bratton, the sex expert, is back for this episode and she brings the heat as usual. Please listen to our first show where we talked about all th...
Brad Kearns: Analyzing Shelby Houlihan Insights About Aerobic Base and Anaerobic Threshold Training
In this show, I break down and analyze comments from my recent interview with one of the greatest female middle distance runners in the world, the Ame...
Brad Kearns: How To Avoid Todays Epidemic Decline In Testosterone Levels - 4 Hot Tips
This breather show is about the epidemic and steady decline in the average level of testosterone in today's male compared to years and decades past, a...
Olympian Shelby Houlihan On Elite Training, Resiliency, Mindset, and Her 2025 Comeback
Welcome to this special episode of the B.rad podcast, where Brad Kearns visits American record holding middle distance runner Shelby Houlihan at her h...
B.rad Highlights #3: Relationship Tips and Assignments From John Gray
Once again, it is time for a refresher course inspired by the teaching of four-time podcast guest John Gray, the #1 bestselling relationship author of...
Brad Kearns: The Benefits Of Foot Functionality, Minimalist Shoes, And A Barefoot Inspired Lifestyle
I want to talk about the benefits of Peluva, five toe minimalist shoes, and a barefoot inspired lifestyle overall.
A commercial recording, perha...