Ick on the Highest Level - Episode 2706
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 10/06/2025
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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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info_outlineEpisode 2706 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the recent documentary about the "Liver King," and how it is "ick on the highest level."
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Ick On The Highest Level
- Anna and Vinnie recently watched the documentary about the "Liver King," whose real name is Brian Michael Johnson.
- Vinnie identified Liver King as a steroid user early on.
- Anna didn’t pay much attention to the Liver King before. (4:00)
- The documentary revealed egregious lies and unsafe practices.
- Dessicated liver supplements can be great for you if you choose not to eat liver.
- But just like many other supplements, there are good brands and bad brands. (6:15)
- Anna created a list of takeaways from the documentary.
- But just like many other supplements, there are good brands and bad brands. (6:15)
- The documentary is called “Untold: The Liver King” and is currently available on Netflix. (8:15)
- What you see is not what you get. Vinnie and Anna call out what didn’t make sense in Liver King’s reality show.
- The Liver King has been exposed as making unsavory decisions in life.
- Vinnie and Anna have been podcasting since 2012 and have previously been nominated for awards. (27:00)
- They discuss the ethics of some influencers in monetizing their platforms.
- Some of the information exposed during the documentary was that the Liver King was taking approximately $11,000 per month in steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. (38:00)
- Steroids are dangerous—they can be deadly. Pro bodybuilders have died because of them. (40:00)
- Supplements like dessicated liver can be beneficial, but vary widely in quality.
- Dessicated liver *with fat* is the optimal version to purchase.
- They are great to have if you don’t eat enough meat, or if you don’t care to eat liver. (44:00)
- Anna is learning to make her own yogurt. (47:00)
- Making yogurt and kefir is interesting, very cost-effective, tastes great, and is great for you!
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