The Bros and Blokes Lifestyle Academy

In today's overdue NFL/Chiefs check-in, the guys - and returning guest Ryan Dahlquist (who's also a dentist!) discuss what happened to the Chiefs latest run to the Superbowl. They talk about those players who may be released and the team requirements going into the 2022-23 season.

They also debate the league at large, including Aaron Rodgers future landing spot - if not at Green Bay - as well as those future dra...

In today's wellness episode, James sits down with Douglas Sands, founder of the 'Anywhere Hypnosis' platform. He runs sessions to help those dealing with PTSD, anxiety, disordered eating or other traumas. Doug offers 1-1 coaching via online portals (similar to a zoom call), which makes it accessible to anyone, "anywhere!"

Doug shares his thoughts on the myths behind hypnotism, and the well-perceive...

James jumps on the mic to share a brief update on the future of 'The Bros and Blokes Lifestyle Academy'...

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In today's audio outing, Kalan and James share some of the latest offerings from movies and TV.  This includes a review of Marvel's latest solo outing, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (07:41), James Wan's latest horror piece, Malignant (13:42) and Squid Game (15:12) the current no1. show on Netflix.

In addition, James poses the questions about whether or not it's OK to skip breakfast on a regu...

In another shorter episode this week, James shares some of his personal favorites when it comes to...abdominal exercises!

Sometimes, the "classics" can get boring. Some can also be detrimental to our fitness success. (Sit-Ups, for example,  performed poorly and can lead to lower back issues.)

All of these examples below vary in difficulty, but are great for strengthening your abs and working on core stab...

In a shorter episode today, James goes over some of those common mistakes new parents make with their newborn. These include: lack of sleep schedule, not regulating the baby's body temperature, no "Tummy Time" and more!

Useful Links:

The 'Wake Windows' (purewow.com)

Baby's Temperature Regulation (Stanford Children's Health)

Tummy Time! (Romper.com)

Babi...

In today's bumper variety episode, James and Kalan break down their thoughts on the latest DC movie to hit our screens: The Suicide Squad (2021). Was it a major improvement on the 2016 version? (08:01)

We then discuss the fitness transformation protocols of Bulking and Cutting. Which one should we focus on first? What are the deciding factors? (24.39)

We conclude with a fun quiz on the most fun states, accor...

James and Kalan welcome back Dr. Ryan Dahlquist, dentist and Chiefs fanatic to breakdown the upcoming NFL season. We discuss:
 
- The improved elements of the Chiefs offensive line
- The questions over Mahomes's 2nd pre-season performance
- Who would win in a Chiefs/Bucs Superbowl rematch
- Aaron Rodgers's future with Green Bay
- The NFL's lack of response to the Deshawn Watson sexual assault ...

The long-awaited "snack-off" is finally here!

James and Kalan share some unique snacks from America and the UK. The guys debate which of the snacks brought to table are superior to the others and which...need to be kept away! Snacks (and other treats) include:

- Spotted Dick
- Fruit by the Foot
- Crunchie
- Sour Patch Kids
- Quavers
- "Pop with Nuts"

And more!
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In today's fitness skills episode, James takes us through a step-by-step guide on how to achieve those elusive 'Double Unders' (i.e. two passes of a rope in one jump) - one of the staple moves in many Crossfit workouts, but also a great way to burn extra calories!

Tips include:

- Finding a decent rope and ensuring correct length
- Fixing your current Single Unders
- Tweaking your body positi...

In our latest discussion of movie reviews and current affairs, James picks apart the new 'Space Jam' movie, starring Lebron James. Why was there no decent plot?!

The guys chew over the lawsuit between Disney and Scarlett Johansson over a financial bonus dispute...

To conclude, Kalan summaries and gives analysis to Chris Pratt's "The Tomorrow War" action feature, from Amazon Prime.

In this new parenting episode, James shares some key tips he's learnt over the last few weeks from being a dad.

These include:

- Bracing for a lack of organisation in the first few weeks.
- Working in shifts with your significant other to care for newborn.
- Getting help from your friends & family.
- Learning from strong resources (like books) vs. getting bad advice from the internet!

We have returned to the mics!

In today's episode, we chew over some of the life events from the last few weeks, as well as some exciting things coming up on the horizon. This includes:

- Upcoming show guests and episodes
- The Euro 2020 Soccer tournament (and England's demise)
- The Toyko 2020 Olympics!
- Thoughts on Marvel's Disney+ series 'Loki' and the 'Black Widow&apos...

After a brief break owing to Paternity Leave, James returns in this shorter episode to announce plans for the show moving forward. This includes:

- Potential to re-introduce 'Parenting' episodes onto the podcast
- New interviews out in the field, with exciting new guests
- Additional episodes coming out every so often!

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As James takes a break for "Paternity Leave", this is the third episode as part of our brief "ReRun" series.  Be sure to follow @brosandblokes on the social medias for his key updates!

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NOTES FROM ORIGINAL RECORDING:

Our latest movie episode has arrived! This time, we review some of our favourite "biopic" movies and explore the "truths" behind some of the elements...

As James takes a break for "Paternity Leave", this is the second episode as part of our brief "ReRun" series.  Be sure to follow @brosandblokes on the social medias for his key updates!

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NOTES FROM ORIGINAL RECORDING:

In today's episode, James shares his in-depth knowledge of England's most popular sport and league - soccer (or Football as locals call it) and the English Pr...

As James takes a break for "Paternity Leave", this is the first episode as part of our brief "Rerun" series.  Be sure to follow @brosandblokes on the social medias for his key updates!

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In another Fitness check-in, the guys go over some ideas for working out at home. Tyler presents three different "Categories" of money, all dependant on budget...

In Kalan's absence, James goes over the upcoming European soccer tournament - Euro 2020! Not only that, he has the guys from Mostly Soccer podcast to help break things down - Mike Dalo and Jimmy Fuoco!

Together, the guys outline the format of the tournament, including details of the group stages and the knockout stages, share thoughts on those teams to watch (and even teams to miss!) and highlight some star players to...

In the latest movie review episode, James and Kalan go over the latest zombie offering from filmmaker Zach Snyder - Army of the Dead (Netflix, 2021).

What were some of the common expectations going into this movie? How did making it a "Money-heist" movie make it more unique? Was Dave Bautista's performance convincing?

We also include some fun trivia from the production of the movie, including the on...