The B.rad Podcast
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
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 health topics like staying fit, strong and powerful as you age; transforming diet to lose body fat and increase energy; sort through hype and misinformation to make simple, sustainable lifestyle changes; and broaden your perspective beyond a fit body to experience happy relationships, nonstop personal growth, and ultimately sail to 100 with a happy, healthy, long life. Let’s explore beyond shortcuts, hacks, and crushing competition to laugh, have fun, appreciate the journey, and not take ourselves too seriously. It’s time to B.rad!
Episodes
- Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Goals? Most Likely Yes! Here's How To Reprogram Quickly!
Today’s episode is a special rebroadcast of one of my all-time favorite conversations on the B.rad Podcast! Every so often, I like to revisit episodes that made a profound impact on me personally and delivered tremendous value to lis…
- Running A Marathon Causes Shocking Damage To Brain And Body! (Here's What To Do Instead)
Running a marathon is a bad idea—and in this episode, I explain why. I react to a shocking new study suggesting that during a marathon, the brain may actually consume myelin (the fatty insulation around nerve fibers) for fuel once gl…
- 8 Rules For A Better Life; Or, How To Get Over Yourself
Here’s a quick show about getting over yourself, inspired by a passage from Tony Robbins called “8 Rules for a Better Life.” As I read through the rules, I realized they all kind of hearkened back to my old podcast title,…
- Sprinting The Right Way, Beware of Influencers Going Outside Their Lane; Are Chemicals (Not Calories) Making Us Fat?
This Q&A episode of The B.rad Podcast addresses intuitive dieting, hex bar deadlifts, the impact of food chemicals on obesity, runner's knee causes, and the fitness benefits of short sprints. It also touches on influencer expertise and bal…
- Should You Broadcast Your Goals, Or Quietly Pursue Them?
This episode of The B.rad Podcast examines whether announcing goals publicly aids or hinders their achievement. It delves into the psychological effects, such as dopamine release from mere announcement, and contrasts this with potential be…
- Faster Than College Athletes at Age 50! Meet World Record Holder Kristy Matthews
This episode features an interview with Kristy Matthews, a world indoor record holder in the 400 meters for the 50+ Masters division. Matthews, who also excelled in college track and plays elite adult soccer, discusses her mindset, lifesty…
- 3 Ways To Get Superfit - Without Going To The Gym!
This episode of The B.rad Podcast discusses three methods for achieving fitness without a gym: establishing a morning exercise routine, incorporating micro workouts, and performing brief high-intensity efforts. These strategies aim to incr…
- The Rise Of The Omega Man—A Vulnerable, Authentic Approach to a New Masculinity
In The B.rad Podcast, Dave Rossi shares insights from his book "Alphas Die Early," contrasting the destructive traditional Alpha male model with the "Omega Man" concept, which emphasizes self-awareness, emotional control, and authenticity…
- 4 Ideas To Make America Fitter (Since Only 21% Of Americans Are Part Of The Fitness Boom)
In this episode, I talk about why only about 21% of Americans are regularly active despite today’s booming fitness culture—and I share 4 simple ideas to help make fitness more accessible, affordable, and doable for more people.…
- Why The "Quarter" Is The Best Fitness Marker For Longevity
This episode describes why your time in the 400-meter run could be the single best indicator of your longevity potential and your overall fitness competency. The 400 is known in track & field as the “race of truth” because it s…
- 3 Steps to Control Chronic Inflammation (And How to Keep Score On Your Progress)
In this episode, I talk about three simple ways to control chronic inflammation—and how to keep score on your progress instead of chasing expensive supplements. The topic was inspired by a friend who texted me a photo of a pricey bot…
- Why Your Feet Are The Most Overlooked Element Of Lifelong Health
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Courtney Conley, world renowned foot expert and author of the sensational new book, Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity One Step at a Time . Mark Sisson and I are big fa…
- Do These Five Things Right Now To Prevent Dementia Later
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tommy Wood about how to protect and strengthen brain health across the lifespan—how overstimulation, chronic stress, and not giving your brain time to rest and recover undermines focus and productivit…
- Why Protein Supplements Are Getting More Expensive (And Less Potent) And How To Source The Best
In this episode, I answer the question of “Why is your B.rad protein so expensive?” and dig into why protein prices keep rising—and why lower prices often mean watered-down products. You will hear about the huge distincti…
- Are You Overdoing Cardio and HIIT (And Missing Out On the Single Best Fitness Stimulation For Longevity and Fat Loss?)
Are you overemphasizing cardio in your exercise program? The answer for almost everyone out there is yes. We are doing too much cardio at the expense of the most beneficial fitness stimulations by far (as known to exercise physiology, not…
- Brad Reacts to Alex Hutchinson's "6 Supplements Worth Trying" Article
In this episode, I explain why my stance on supplements has shifted and react to a New York Times article by Alex Hutchinson (author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene ) that cuts through the hype surrounding fitness supplements and a…
- Whey Protein And High Intensity Exercise - Two Key Longevity Drivers
In this episode, I dive deep into why protein—especially high-quality whey protein isolate—becomes non-negotiable as we age, and why so many popular products completely miss the mark. I explain the real differences between whey…
- Brad Reacts To Paul Saladino's Whey Protein Claims (Sorting Fact From Hype)
In this episode, I do a reaction—and a critical deep dive—into Paul Saladino’s newly released Heart & Soil grass-fed whey protein. I explain why whey protein is considered the highest biological-value protein on the plane…
- World Champion Sprinter Gives The Secret To Lowering Inflammation and Getting Fast and Strong For Longevity
Please enjoy a great conversation and in-person show here in the Sacramento studios of the B.rad podcast with my good friend and sprinting mentor Cynthia Monteleone, coming to you all the way from the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii. We had…
- The Best Fitness Benchmarks For Longevity (Better than Lame Internet Clickbait)
In this episode, I get into all these viral “every man should be able to…” fitness challenges you see on Instagram and YouTube—the ones with the deep-voice narrator rattling off random benchmarks that aren’t…
- Beware of BS Exercise Physiology Data - Use Critical Thinking Instead
In this episode, I talk about the modern tendency to obsess over “science says…” posts—like the viral claim that slapping your quadriceps ten times will wake up your motor cortex, spike your stretch reflex, and inc…
- Start Here: A Master Class in Sleep, Diet, Movement, Fitness and Stress Management
A friend recently asked, “What’s a good episode to start with?” for a basic overview of health and lifestyle optimization. Great question—and honestly, I didn’t have a good answer. So here it is! This show cov…
- Discipline, Motivation, and Will Power Are Overrated: The 3 True Secrets To Becoming a Fitness Champ
In this episode, I talk about why “inspiration is for amateurs,” and why discipline, motivation, and willpower are some of the most overrated concepts in the fitness world. We’re surrounded by grind-culture blowhards brag…
- Four Ways To Be More Active In Life
In this episode, I talk about four simple but powerful ways to be more active in daily life. Experts now agree that your overall level of movement—not your formal workouts—is the single most important factor for long-term healt…
- How To Avoid Crappy Protein Supplements (And Choose The Best)
In this episode, I dive deep into protein supplements—how to avoid crappy products loaded with questionable ingredients, and how to read labels like a pro. We break down how whey protein is made, why it’s the most potent and bi…
- Training In 100F Heat, And Other Horrible Fitness Advice
In this episode, I call out some dangerous and misguided fitness advice floating around on social media—like a post from a PhD in exercise physiology suggesting that everyone should go run for 45 minutes in 100-degree heat to boost t…
- Allen Iverson Was Right! Practice Is Overrated - Here's Why
In this episode, I revisit one of the most infamous press conferences in sports history—Allen Iverson’s legendary “practice” rant from 2002—and explain why I think he was actually right all along. Iverson&rsqu…
- 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, only to face heartbreaking defeats at the Atlanta Olympics. I walk through the agony of…
- 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 honestly kind of rubbed me the wrong way. So alert runners: we need to have a talk a…
- 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 School Team Revolutionized Distance Running , written with Chris Lear and Andrew Grefe.…
- 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 and Mark Sisson. Walking is universally health-boosting, delivers excellent aerobic con…
- 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-K-M. Dr. Layne Norton, internet health influencer and self-titled Truth Seeker and debun…
- 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, and Sport about 20 years ago, and it was one of the first books I found that comb…
- 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. I sit down with longtime (40 years long!) friends Christy and Ana from the Girl, Can Y…
- 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 Hawaii. A Team USA world champion sprinter, Cynthia is also a highly trained metabolic hea…
- 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 six detailed reports from my DNA and microbiome testing—starting with the methylation repor…
- 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 10,000 calories a day and not missing a single day of training for six straig…
- 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 really in the air we breathe—both indoors and out. You’ll learn how air…
- 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 on it—we had a wide ranging conversation and really hit it off as she hit me with some s…
- 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 Your Metabolism, Heal Hormones & Burn Fat. Of course, we get into all the important talki…
- 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” through sprinting—shown in research to preferentially burn visce…
- 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 physical therapist who’s changing the game when it comes to getting people back to…
- 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 like, and if I believe zone two training is really necessary, if VO two max workouts are…
- 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 inspiration for this show was an exciting spicy battle between health experts Dr. Layne Norton…
- 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 bradkearns.com. Print it out in full color, stick it on your fridge, and use this tiered ran…
- 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, we’re taking it further. You will learn why your big toe is crucial for ef…
- 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 how shoes can weaken and restrict your big toe, leading to imbalances and a higher risk of injur…
- 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. It has been a year since we talked on the eve of her book launch, which was just ab…
- 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 interaction I had with my friend Michael Kummer—host of The Primal Shift podcast&mda…
- 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 interesting conversation we had, and we went on a wide ranging journey through several topics of…