Best Unnecessary Noise Podcasts (2025)

🎯 Join the 3-Week Strong Finish Challenge (Kickoff December 8) Get structured support through the hardest weeks of the year. Get a 3-week personal roadmap, custom workouts for travel, daily accountability check-ins, and meal/recipe plans for every holiday scenario: 👉 https://live.witsandweights.com - Includes FREE custom nutrition plan 🛌 Try Cozy E…

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"Why would anyone want AI generated fitness content?" 19:36

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Someone unfollowed the show after saying they were "grossed out" by AI in fitness. Apparently I'm now part of the evil AI empire. 🤷‍♂️ But their reaction reveals a fundamental misunderstanding about what AI can actually do when it's built on evidence-based principles rather than generic junk content scraped from the interwebs. Discover why rejectin…

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Bias goes 1 way 32:02

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and only one way. It's not getting each side of the story. Is that a problem for you. Not if you want to know what the rest of the story is. You may have to follow 1 way, but you should decide for yourself.

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Prostate PSA Results and Unnecessary Biopsies (Dr. Stephen Petteruti) | Ep 403 51:41

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Get Fitness Lab, the #1 coaching app for people over 40 that adapts to YOUR recovery, YOUR schedule, and YOUR body. Build muscle, lose fat, and get stronger with daily personalized guidance. https://witsandweights.com/app -- Are you over 40 and trying to stay muscular, lean, and strong, but PSA tests and prostate fears leave you confused? Worried t…

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008. The Psychology of Happiness: 5 Science-Backed Habits to Feel Happier Every Day 23:02

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Discover the science behind happiness and learn five actionable habits that rewire your brain for joy, resilience, and inner peace. Based on psychology, neuroscience, and long-term research, this episode gives you practical steps to create a happier life starting today.By Stuart Hyslop

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The Guilty Are Innocent 31:35

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Why should they have to prove to anyone they are innocent. It's not their fault, it's not because they know the law, it's because they are the exception to the law.

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Calorie Counting vs. Pattern Analysis for Fat Loss and Muscle Building Over 40 | Ep 402 44:38

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Download Fitness Lab (live now for iPhone!) – Get AI-powered nutrition analysis, daily guidance, and adaptive strength training that responds to your biofeedback. Like a physique coach in your pocket. Built for adults over 40 who want sustainable fat loss and muscle building without guesswork. Get 20% off through Black Friday at http://witsandweigh…

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It’s Live! How Fitness Lab Works (My New Coaching App for Fat Loss Over 40) 22:22

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Fitness Lab is live! Fitness Lab is an innovative, game-changing AI coach that adapts to your patterns, turns data into daily actions, and helps you LEARN about yourself and the science behind everything. From periodized programs and form checks to one-photo nutrition and biofeedback, the goal is less stress but more progress. Designed for building…

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When do you switch sides? 31:23

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You don't, hang on for dear life to your side. No one can say you are wrong? It doesn't work that way. It's not your fault. So the only accounting for it is on you...

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Why Most Fitness & Nutrition Apps Fail People Over 40 (And What Actually Works) | Ep 401 34:04

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Get early access to Fitness Lab before the official launch! Join my email list at witsandweights.com/email (if you’re already on just reply and ask for the “secret link”) Get Cozy Earth bamboo-derived sheets (use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for 20% off) that regulate temperature for better sleep and recovery -- Even if your tracker or workout/nutrition app…

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AI Coaching for Building Muscle Over 40 (Launches This Week) 9:46

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Get early access to the app AND the Black Friday pricing by joining my list (if you're already on my list, ask for the “secret link”): https://witsandweights.com/email -- Get a first look at Fitness Lab, my new AI coaching app that turns your daily signals into clear guidance on food, training, recovery, and progress. Built for lifters over 40, it …

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Which way the tail wags: matters 34:07

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You look at a dogs tail and you think oh he loves me his tail is wagging. Not so fast, it means several different things depending on which way it is wagging. Seriously. You really don't know all things that is why you need to listen. Thanks.

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007. The 7-Step Process to Achieve Any Goal 21:17

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Learn a powerful 7-step strategy to hit your goals with clarity, discipline, and momentum. This episode breaks down how to define exactly what you want, choose what to give up, set a deadline, build a plan, craft your personal mission statement, and design an environment that makes success easier. Ideal for personal development, productivity, and h…

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15 Reflections from 400 Episodes of Evidence-Based Fitness | Ep 400 46:33

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Join the early access list for my new Fitness Lab app, the #1 adaptive training and nutrition app that evolves with your progress, recovery, and lifestyle so you can build muscle and lose fat over 40 with science-based AI coaching: https://witsandweights.com/email -- 400 episodes and 4 years of challenging the fitness industry's myths and proving t…

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Is it a con; no it's Khan 25:58

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Bobby Khan, running for Congress in the 1st District in the State of Nevada. We thought you needed to hear what he has to say. New blood is needed. Yesterday.

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Q&A - Women Over 50 Strength Training and Fat Loss (Pam Sherman) | Ep 399 56:44

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Join the early access list for my new Fitness Lab app, the #1 adaptive training and nutrition app that evolves with your progress, recovery, and lifestyle so you can build muscle and lose fat over 40 with science-based AI coaching: https://witsandweights.com/email -- Struggling to build muscle or lose fat after 50, even though you’re lifting weight…

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Coincidence or head fake 37:40

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A Columbian transplant to the US said that the only person who can save Columbia is Donald Trump. Would you believe it if you knew the story.?

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How Much Protein You Really Need to Build Muscle (Not What You Think) | Ep 398 33:40

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Join the early access list for my new Fitness Lab app, the #1 adaptive training and nutrition app that evolves with your progress, recovery, and lifestyle so you can build muscle and lose fat over 40 with science-based AI coaching: https://witsandweights.com/email Get Cozy Earth's temperature-regulating bamboo sheets that help you sleep deeper and …

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Something BIG is Coming... 3:16

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I've been building something for the few months. Something that's going to change how you approach building muscle and losing fat after 40. I'm not telling you what it is yet. But if you want the first preview tomorrow, join my email list at https://witsandweights.com/email More coming this week. Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s scienc…

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Slave or free; it's not your call 30:59

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You are a slave to your choices. You don't make them without influence. You can't keep the world out. You now are slave to it. It's not your call. It takes a lot of courage to blow it off.

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006. The Effortless Path to Success: How Doing Less Creates More Clarity and Growth 24:45

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What if success didn’t have to be hard? In this episode, Stuart explores how subtracting — not adding — can lead to a clearer, more fulfilling life. Using the powerful metaphor of a dusty mirror, he shares eight practical steps to remove the clutter, beliefs, and habits that hold you back. Discover how to clear your mental space, find your natural …

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The Most CRITICAL Meta-Skill for Fitness Consistency (Alan Lazaros) | Ep 397 57:26

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Want to build your fitness meta-skills? ⁠⁠⁠Join Physique University and get a FREE custom nutrition plan using code FREEPLAN at: https://physique.witsandweights.com/ — Why do so many people who know how to lift weights, track macros, and prioritize recovery still struggle to stay consistent long term? How do you design a fitness system that actuall…

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You can't or you won't; which is it? 33:28

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Cant is a word taken from latin, that has a meaning that you weren't aware of. If you want to know listen for yourself and decide.

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The Hypertrophy Hierarchy (Which Training Variables Actually Matter) | Ep 396 37:17

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Get your free Strength Training for Hormone Health guide at witsandweights.com/free to learn how to structure your training to support healthy hormone levels as you age, applying the principles from this episode. -- Every week there's new advice about training. Train to failure. Don't train to failure. Do more volume. No, you're overtraining. Meanw…

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La Cosa Nostra in black robes 31:40

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You can't tell that it's organized but then how can you explain it? It doesn't occur that way in real time. But it is at this time occurring that way...

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5 Body Recomp Mistakes (Why You're Not Losing Fat or Building Muscle) | Ep 395 38:58

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Get Cozy Earth temperature-cooling sheets at witsandweights.com/cozyearth and use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for 20% off Join the 6-Week Strong Finish Challenge starting November 18th at witsandweights.com/physique and use code FREEPLAN for a custom nutrition plan. Learn to maintain your strength and body composition through the holidays using flexible sy…

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The hamas wing of the dem party 32:07

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terrorism in its broadest sense is use of violence against non combatants to achieve political aims. Just as hamas a terrorist org. strikes fear so does the left wing of the Democrat party. Not all but certainly some who are not being called out for it.

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005. 7 Practical Ways to Slow Down and Get More Done 30:04

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Ever find yourself flat-out busy but strangely unproductive? In this episode, Stuart shares how slowing down, taking strategic breaks, and finding balance between drive and rest can actually triple your productivity. Drawing from personal experience, he reveals the 7 practical ways to recharge your energy, refocus your mind, and perform at your bes…

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The RAW TRUTH About Fitness, AI, and Influencers (Adam Schafer of Mind Pump) | Ep 394 1:31:33

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Love what you’re hearing from Adam? Take the guesswork out of training with the MAPS workout programs from Mind Pump. — Ever feel like the more fitness podcasts you listen to, the less you know about how to build muscle, lose fat, and actually see progress? Are AI tools and influencers helping your nutrition and fitness goals, or just creating more…

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Believe it; it's true 30:13

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You can't keep the truth from anyone.. it does come out eventually. Keep in mind the consequences of saying what you really mean, when your supposed to use shade...

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Why Now Is the PERFECT Time to Build Muscle Over 40 | Ep 393 47:53

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Get your free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint to optimize your protein intake, calories, and meal timing for maximum muscle growth at any age: https://witsandweights.com/muscle -- Can you still build that much muscle in your 40s and beyond? Discover why strength training over 40 might actually be your BEST opportunity to build serious muscle an…

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AI can't fake a reality check 30:57

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Your own intelligence gives you the tool you need to decide the fake one from the real one. They want you to think that's a lie.

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The Alcohol Cancer Report Cover Up | Ep 392 25:29

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Get your free Eating Out Guide to make smart nutrition choices at restaurants and handle social drinking situations while staying on track with your body composition goals: https://witsandweights.com/free -- Your tax dollars paid for a government study on alcohol and cancer. Scientists completed it. Then it disappeared. Discover why a major health …

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Don't take my word for it 30:24

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You can't learn anything by listening to yourself, and by listening to other people. Learn to accept what you know as not the whole story and you will learn a lot more going forward

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004. The Secret to Self-Discipline: Master Your Future 20:02

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How many times have you promised yourself you’d start — the workout, the new habit, the dream goal — and then talked yourself out of it? In this episode, we explore what self-discipline really means — not punishment or pressure, but self-respect in action. You’ll learn how discipline becomes an act of self-love and the foundation for building a lif…

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How Can We Trust Hypertrophy and Nutrition Science? (Eric Helms) | Ep 391 1:35:32

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Build muscle and lose fat with evidence-based fitness. Free custom plan when you join Physique University (code: FREEPLAN): witsandweights.com/physique — How can you tell when science is solid and when it’s just being sold to you? Dr. Eric Helms returns for his third appearance to unpack how we interpret fitness research, why “evidence-based” doesn…

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The only question you have to answer 30:27

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and truthfully. You will have to listen to get the answer, but there is only one. The rest of life is about the best you can do.

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7 Tips to Save 200 Hours in the Gym (Without Losing Muscle) | Ep 390 31:16

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Join Physique University and get the IGNITE 4-Day Time-Saving Workout Program (use code FREEPLAN for a custom nutrition plan when you join) -- Can you cut your gym time by 40 to 50% while still training effectively to build strength and muscle? Learn 7 research-backed strategies to help you save tons of time with your workouts to reclaim up to 200 …

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Reflection is not in the mirror 30:13

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Can you see the real you. Are you authentic? It's not showing when you look in the mirror, then it isn't there.

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The Myth of Reverse Dieting (Do THIS Instead) | Ep 389 31:09

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Join the 10-Week Recovery Diet Workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, October 21) at noon Eastern. Get the complete evidence-based protocol for metabolic recovery without reverse dieting. Just $27 includes the full workshop, replay, 20-page protocol workbook, and bonuses. Register at: http://live.witsandweights.com -- Reverse dieting promises to "fix" your su…

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Why You Gained 5 Pounds in 3 Days (And Why It's Not Fat) 5:16

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The scale jumps 3–5 pounds after you start eating more and your brain screams, “I knew it, fat gain!” Not so fast. We break down the real reasons behind that early spike and show you how to navigate the first two weeks with confidence (instead of fear). Why does the scale goe up 3-5 pounds or more so quickly? What's actually happening physiological…

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Reading the warning label is not forwarned 29:17

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You have to follow the advice. You know better than anyone that you don't follow any advice. Why would you do that?

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003. Transform Your Life in 6 Months: The Ultimate Reset Plan 18:25

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What if the next six months could completely change your life? 🚀 In this episode, you’ll learn the 3-step blueprint to transform your mindset, your habits, and your future. Discover how to get crystal clear on what you really want, master one high-income skill, and build a plan that finally sticks. This isn’t theory — it’s a practical, proven proce…

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Pain-Free Knees, Low Back, and Shoulders for Training LONGEVITY (Dr. John Rusin) | Ep 388 59:42

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Get John’s new book Pain-Free Performance: Move Better, Train Smarter, and Build an Unbreakable Body — Knees sore? Back tight? Shoulders giving out? You’re not broken, you’re just missing the system your body was built on. I talk with Dr. John Rusin, an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and author of Pain-Free Performan…

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Resisting is roadblocking your brain 32:36

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You don't need that information to make an intelligent decision, cause you are stupid, and we will make sure that you stay that way.

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Why You Can't Lose Weight on 1200 Calories (And What To Do About It) | Ep 387 32:31

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Ready to escape the low-calorie trap and eat 400-800+ more calories while maintaining your body composition? Join the 10-Week Recovery Diet Workshop on Tuesday, October 21st at 12pm Eastern and get the complete protocol workbook plus 30 days in Physique University for just $27: https://live.witsandweights.com -- Are eating very low calories, yet th…

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Women's Hormone Testing, Treatment, & Q&A 11:40

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Register for the Live Q&A with Karen Martel taking place TODAY, October 14 at 12p ET / 9a PT, only in Physique University (replay available if you're listening to this later). Use code FREEPLAN to get a free custom nutrition plan when you join at physique.witsandweights.com Get hormone creams and oils without a prescription at witsandweights.com/ka…

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That finger your pointing is broken 30:23

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Remember that you are in charge, what happens to you is not who you are, but you forget and keep pointing your finger. You; yourself is to blame, no one else cares what happened to you.

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Body Positivity vs. Healthy Habits (You Can Have Both) | Ep 386 41:35

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Track your nutrition without shame or judgment. MacroFactor learns your metabolism and adjusts to what's actually happening with your body with no guilt, no moral judgment, just data. Try it free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS: https://bit.ly/philipmacrofactor -- Can you love your body and still want to change it? For years we've been caught between two …