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The Movie Draft House

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Hosted by Mark and Jeff, every month we pick a film theme. Then we each draft a movie fitting that theme (corresponding with how many weeks in a month). Then we disagree on the movie. Join us as we dive into film from a unique and often hilarious perspective!
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Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and best selling author of Keto Flex, is the host of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast. We bring on the thought leaders in this space in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply it and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include bio-hacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset and metabolic health. Discover how to cut through all the noise in the health and nutrition space so you can finally get the results you want, and ...
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Each week on the StoryBrand Podcast host Donald Miller, bestselling author of the book "Building A StoryBrand", shares strategies for creating marketing and messaging that make you stand out, connect with customers, and actually grow your business. Get the tools you need to create clear and effective messaging that grows your business at StoryBrand.com.
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In this episode, Ben reveals the most researched, safest, and most effective supplement for lowering inflammation, shrinking visceral fat, boosting strength, and upgrading brain energy — and it isn’t a fat burner. It’s creatine monohydrate… but only the right kind. Ben breaks down how creatine protects your mitochondria, reduces inflammatory marker…
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Most people blame posture for their neck and shoulder pain, but research shows the real root cause is often hormones, not mechanics. In this episode, Ben explains how cortisol, thyroid hormones, sex hormones, insulin, and even growth hormone can lock your muscles into chronic tension and why most doctors miss these connections. You’ll learn how str…
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What if the key to better metabolism, faster fat loss, deeper detox, and emotional healing wasn’t a pill or protocol… but light? In this in-depth episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace, for a powerful exploration of near-infrared light, red light therapy, and heat therapy as metaboli…
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Get free marketing videos from Don every week at WeeklySoundbite.com A confused team can't sell a clear product. Period. If your executive team can't clearly articulate your mission, you're already losing ground. You think you've cast a vision, but no one's catching it. Instead, you're running a business with a fractured identity where every depart…
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In this episode, Ben breaks down why a simple 24-hour water fast can outperform Ozempic for fat loss, metabolic health, and longevity. While Ozempic forces weight loss through slowed digestion and appetite suppression, it also causes muscle loss, reduced metabolism, and hormonal disruption. Fasting, on the other hand, works with your biology to bur…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the 7-day coffee experiment that transformed his metabolism, lowered insulin, flattened belly fat, and eliminated cravings—without changing workouts or counting calories. You’ll learn how most people unknowingly drink coffee in a way that spikes cortisol, raises blood sugar, and leads to stubborn fat gain… and how…
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In this episode, Ben reveals three stupid-simple movements that activate fat loss in under five minutes a day — no gym, no sweating, no burpees. These moves target the three systems that slow down after 40: Lymphatic flow (your body's drainage + detox system) Insulin sensitivity (your fat-storage switch) Mitochondrial activation (your metabolic eng…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the earliest warning signs of kidney decline—signals that appear years before traditional labs detect a problem. He explains why kidneys can lose up to 80% of their function with no pain, what subtle symptoms to watch for, and how insulin resistance, inflammation, uric acid, dehydration, and NSAIDs silently damage…
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Welcome back to The Movie Draft House! We're winding down 2025 here in the month of December with our year-long theme of "one degree of separation" where each new film we watch has to have some connection to the previous weeks' film. This week we watched the 1985 John Hughes "classic" film "Weird Science" starring Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBroc…
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In this episode, Ben reveals the 3-day science-backed protocol that rapidly reverses fatty liver — one of the most overlooked drivers of weight gain, fatigue, bloating, cravings, and insulin resistance. One in three people have fatty liver and don’t know it, but research shows you can transform your liver and metabolism in as little as 72 hours wit…
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In this episode, Ben breaks down the right way to use apple cider vinegar for fat loss, gut health, and stable energy. ACV only works when taken at the correct timing, and most people unknowingly do it wrong, which leads to cravings, blood sugar crashes, and zero progress. Ben explains why 10–20 minutes before your biggest meal is the sweet spot fo…
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What if the secret to rapid fat loss, high energy, and faster recovery was not another diet, workout plan, or supplement, but learning how to work with your biology instead of against it? In this powerful in-studio episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with fitness and performance expert Michael Morelli Jr. for a candid conv…
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Get free marketing videos from Don every week at WeeklySoundbite.com Running a marketing consulting business is never simple. In uncertain times, it's even harder. Clients are cautious, timelines stretch, and budgets shrink. You know your services create real results, but closing new business feels tougher than ever. If you're not clear and confide…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes the hidden cortisol–insulin loop that keeps millions stuck with stubborn belly fat even when they’re eating clean, fasting, or doing keto. Ben breaks down how visceral fat acts like a hormone factory, absorbing cortisol and driving insulin resistance — creating what he calls the Cortisol–Insulin Death Spiral. You’…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down a powerful 14-day protocol designed to melt visceral fat without exercise. Even people who eat clean and work out can still store dangerous fat around their liver and organs due to high insulin, liver inflammation, and sluggish mitochondria. Ben explains how this step-by-step plan lowers insulin, unclogs the l…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down five science-backed metabolic drinks that naturally reduce arterial plaque, boost nitric oxide, lower inflammation, and support metabolic health — without medications or side effects. You’ll learn: • Why arterial inflammation — not cholesterol — is the real silent killer• How pomegranate juice reversed arteria…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the five simple but powerful shifts that helped him reverse insulin resistance, drop 80 pounds, fix prediabetes and high blood pressure, and keep the weight off for 18 years — without medication or extreme dieting. These strategies are accessible, low-cost, and rooted in restoring your body’s natural fat-burni…
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Welcome back to The Movie Draft House & Happy Thanksgiving! We're wrapping up November 2025 this week with our year-long theme of "one degree of separation" where each new film we review has to have some connection to the previous weeks' film. This week we reviewed the Michael Bay directed action flick "13 Hours: The Secret Soldier of Benghazi" sta…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the science and real-life experience behind a 36-hour fast, explaining why this specific fasting window creates a powerful metabolic, hormonal, and cellular reset. Ben walks listeners through the hour-by-hour stages of the fast — from digestion, to fat burning, to deep autophagy — and explains how fasting tran…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the exact strategy that allows you to eat carbs like bread, rice, potatoes, and even pizza without spiking insulin or storing fat. If you're over 40 and feel like carbs work against you, this episode is a complete game-changer. You’ll learn the four metabolic levers that instantly flatten glucose spikes:• Fiber fir…
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What if the future of fat loss and rapid recovery isn’t a supplement, a workout program, or a diet plan, but a molecule your body already knows how to use? In this in-studio episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Robert Bello, chiropractor and founder of Bio Thrive Peptides, for an eye-opening conversation about pept…
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Get free marketing videos from Don every week at WeeklySoundbite.com Leadership success often hinges on a trait many people misunderstand: self-awareness. In today's fast-paced world, leaders are surrounded by noise: social media flattery, AI-generated validation, and constant feedback loops that create more confusion than clarity. And while confid…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how most people are using olive oil completely wrong — and how drinking high-quality extra virgin olive oil at the right time can melt belly fat, lower cortisol, reduce inflammation, and boost metabolic health in as little as one day. 🔥 CLICK to Get the Only Olive Oil I Trust (Buy 2, Get 1 FREE) → https://bit.ly/4…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the real reason aging accelerates after 40 and the free 10-minute ritual that reverses visible aging from the inside out. Instead of creams, injections, or prescriptions, Ben explains how activating your body’s natural nitric oxide (NO) production can restore youthful energy, boost fat-burning, improve collagen, s…
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This episode features highlights from Ben’s live keynote presentation, revealing why sugar is not the true cause of obesity. The real driver is cellular inflammation. When the cell membrane becomes inflamed, hormones cannot communicate, fat-burning shuts down, and chronic disease begins to develop. Key Points From the Keynote • Obesity is not genet…
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Welcome back to The Movie Draft House! We're in the thick of Turkey month, November 2025, and our theme of "one degree of separation" is coming to a close. This week, we reviewed the 2020 sequel "A Quiet Place Part II" directed by and starring John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe. Tune in to find out what we thought of thi…
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What if one simple morning drink could activate your body’s natural repair system and melt stubborn fat? In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals a powerful 7-day protocol that combines fasting with a nutrient-dense drink designed to trigger autophagy and stem cell regeneration. Backed by emerging research from Columbia and USC, this method helps restore…
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In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes the hidden toxins inside popular “healthy” ice cream brands — even those labeled organic, vegan, or keto-friendly. You’ll discover: The five toxic ice cream traps that damage your gut, hormones, and metabolism. Why ingredients like seed oils, emulsifiers, and carrageenan can cause leaky gut, inflammation, and insu…
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What if aging wasn’t something that just happens to us, but something we could actively influence at the cellular level? In this eye-opening episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Chris Burres, co-founder of MyVitalC, to explore the breakthrough science behind ESS-60, a powerful molecule that may help slow aging and boos…
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Get free marketing videos from Don every week at WeeklySoundbite.com Most entrepreneurs eventually feel the pull to pivot, but that shift can come with real risk. You've worked hard to build trust, grow your audience, and establish your expertise in one lane. So when it's time to evolve, how do you shift your messaging without confusing your audien…
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Most people think sugar is the worst carb — but there’s one “healthy” carb that’s even more dangerous. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how whole-grain wheat bread, often labeled as “heart-healthy,” secretly shuts off your fat-burning hormones, causes insulin resistance, and keeps you inflamed — especially after 40. You’ll learn how this common f…
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Most people think yogurt is healthy… but the truth will shock you. In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes how most commercial yogurts are loaded with hidden sugars, artificial sweeteners, and gut-damaging additives — creating bloating, inflammation, and brain fog. You’ll learn: Why “healthy” low-fat yogurts are metabolic traps How these products fuel b…
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Microplastics aren’t just polluting the planet—they’re polluting your body. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how these invisible toxins hijack your hormones, damage your mitochondria, and block fat loss. You’ll learn the 6 hidden warning signs of microplastic toxicity, the everyday products quietly poisoning your metabolism, and the proven protoc…
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In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi reveals a simple yet powerful trick to flip your body from fat-storing to fat-burning mode in just 7 days — no calorie counting or crazy diets required. You’ll learn why your body holds on to toxic visceral fat, how your metabolism is deeply tied to your circadian rhythm, and the secret to…
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Welcome back to The Movie Draft House! We're in the thick of November 2025 with our year-long theme of "one degree of separation" where each film we review has to have some connection to previous week's film. This week we reviewed the 2024 action-romantic-comedy "The Fall Guy" starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Tune in to find out what we thoug…
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Your favorite “healthy” foods might be making you sick. In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes 11 hidden ingredients that are silently destroying your metabolism, hormones, and gut health — from maltodextrin and seed oils to artificial sweeteners and preservatives. Ben breaks down how each toxin affects your body, how to spot them on labels, and what t…
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Dementia doesn’t begin in your 70s — it starts decades earlier with what you do before bed. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how a single nighttime habit can either protect your brain or speed up its decline. Learn why eating or drinking close to bedtime blocks your brain’s natural detox system, disrupts deep sleep, and accelerates cognitive agin…
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What if menopause wasn’t a decline — but a powerful transformation? In this in-person episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Anna Cabeca, OB-GYN, best-selling author, and The Girlfriend Doctor, live from the Biohacker Expo in Miami. Together they explore how hormones, mindset, and metabolism work in harmony — and how…
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Get free marketing videos from Don every week at WeeklySoundbite.com Most businesses struggle to explain what they do in a way that actually gets people interested. You tweak your website copy, add more content, and keep pitching your product, but the reaction is lukewarm at best. Why? Because you're missing the most critical part of a messaging st…
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What really happens when you drink only water for 24 hours? In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the powerful science behind fasting and how it can help heal a fatty liver, reduce inflammation, and reignite your body’s natural fat-burning ability. You’ll learn: Why constant snacking keeps your liver in “storage mode” The hour-by-hour breakdown of…
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If you’ve struggled to lose weight no matter what you try, it’s not your fault — your metabolism has been hijacked. In this episode, Ben Azadi shares a simple 3-step fat-melting protocol that flips your body’s fat-burning switch in just 24 hours and can help you lose up to one pound of fat per day. You’ll learn: How to follow the 20-4 fasting sched…
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Your body tells the truth about your health — and it’s not through BMI or cholesterol. In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the five simple movements that can predict your lifespan and biological age better than any lab test. You’ll learn how to test yourself right at home, what your results mean, and how to rebuild mobility, balance, and flexibility …
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Welcome back to The Movie Draft House! We're continuing our year-long theme of "one degree of separation" as we enter November 2025. This week we reviewed the 2022 action film "Bullet Train" starring Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael Shannon, and Joey King. Tune in to find out what we thought of this one... Here's the rund…
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For decades, doctors told us eggs were bad — that they raised cholesterol and caused heart disease. In this episode, Ben Azadi uncovers the truth: avoiding eggs has done more harm than eating them. You’ll learn how four eggs a day can transform your health, from your brain to your belly. Ben breaks down the science behind cholesterol, debunks outda…
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Most people destroy their fasting benefits with the very first bite they take. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the five worst foods that instantly block fat burn and the five best foods to break your fast for optimal energy, healing, and fat loss. You’ll also learn: Why fruit smoothies, protein shakes, and seed oils sabotage your results The bes…
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What if mastering your metabolism wasn’t just about food, fasting, or fitness — but about transforming your inner world? Purchase Dave Asprey's new book Heavily Meditated here: https://amzn.to/3LlrKQ0 In this in-person episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Dave Asprey, the Father of Biohacking, in Austin, Texas, for a p…
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Get free marketing videos from Don every week at WeeklySoundbite.com If you're offering your services to everyone, chances are nobody's listening. Most businesses, especially coaches and consultants, waste valuable resources trying to speak to a crowd instead of their community. The result is confused messaging, unqualified leads, and no growth. If…
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In this episode of The Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi reveals the science-backed nighttime protocol to unlock your body’s natural fat-burning potential while you sleep. If you’re waking up tired, anxious, or stuck at the same weight, your evening habits—not your workouts—are likely to blame. Ben shares nine simple steps to lower cortisol, bal…
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Hair loss isn’t just about genetics or aging — it’s your body’s way of signaling internal imbalance. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the root causes of hair loss — from inflammation and hormonal dysfunction to mitochondrial decline and nutrient deficiencies — and reveals his proven 30-day, drug-free protocol to reverse shedding and regrow st…
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Your morning coffee might be blocking fat burn and spiking insulin. In this episode, Ben Azadi explains how to turn your daily cup into a metabolic fat-burning weapon using the right timing, ingredients, and clean sources. You’ll learn why drinking coffee too early raises cortisol and insulin, how dirty coffee beans inflame your cells, and what to …
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