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Aadam Ali on His Growth as a Writer, His Short Temper, & The Virtue Found in Suffering

Release Date: 05/22/2017

Side Quest Podcast

Three years ago, I had no idea how long this podcast would last. And I sure as hell had no idea what starting this show would actually accomplish. Over the last three years, I've made friendships and networked with people who have made me a better writer, coach, and human being. To all those who have been guests on this show, thank you. To all the friends I've made over the last three years, I'm grateful you are now a part of my life. But most importantly, to all of you who have listened to every episode, thank you. Thank you for listening to my rambling, for checking out some of the fitness...

Rog Law on The Importance of "Showing Up," & Why Krillin is the Hero of DBZ

Side Quest Podcast

In the 2nd to last episode ever, Rog Law comes on the show to dive into the deep shit of life. We talk DBZ, comics, video games, and the importance of showing up.

Tom Mullen of Washed Up Emo on The History of Emo & Life in the Music Business

Side Quest Podcast

In one of the final episodes of Side Quest Podcast, I interview Tom Mullen of Washed Up Emo about all things emo. Tom has written a book about those first few years of emo and packed with tons of interviews from some of the pioneers of emo.

Brandon Ridner on Losing Over 20+ pounds of fat, Gaining 10+ Pounds of Lean Muscle, & How Lifting Improved His Quality of Life.

Side Quest Podcast

In January of 2017, Brandon reached out to me about coaching. He had just lost a ton of weight via a weight loss competition at work, but he was weak; he had lost his way around the weight room. His goal: lose enough body fat, and building enough lean muscle so that he'd have the confidence to rip his shirt off on stage and strip. (As a character he calls "The Cock Knight.") So Brandon applied for coaching, began his journey, and since January, he's: Lost more than 20 pounds of fat; Gained over 10 pounds of lean muscle; Added more than 2 inches to his shoulders; and, Erased 5.5 inches off his...

Mike Doehla of Stronger U on Moments of Hypocrisy, Softcore vs Hardcore Eating Like an Asshole, & Star Wars

Side Quest Podcast

Mike Doehla founded Stronger U with the sole focus of helping people improve. Mike noticed the extremes people went to in order to reach their goals. But he found that most never saw what they wanted, and he knew there had to be a better way. Stronger U's program was created for those looking for a refreshing approach to nutrition. Mike and his team “reverse engineered” the entire process of dieting. By researching the reasons "most" diets fail, Mike and his team decided to do the opposite—get people results that stick. Their program is an experience unlike anything that's ever...

Joel Cohen on How to Lose a Marathon & Writing for The Simpsons

Side Quest Podcast

is a Canadian writer who has written for Saturday Night Live, Suddenly Susan and The Simpsons. He penned the famous season three episode of "Flaming Moe's." Joel received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1988 from the University of Alberta. He was born in Calgary. Outside of writing for "The Simpsons", he's also the author of the best-selling book — a hilarious retelling of Joel's training for and running the NY Marathon. In this episode, we discuss: 2013 NYC Marathon…the documentation Getting off the couch (an idiots guide) Post-Marathon contemplation…what just happened? How to...

Where Do We Go From Here?

Side Quest Podcast

A short episode, all about the one question I've been asking myself for months: where do we go from here?

Jason Helmes on Quitting Teaching, Mindset Shifts, & Sex Education from his Mom

Side Quest Podcast

It's that time of year again. No, it's not the end of summer. Well, it kind of is. But that's not what I'm talking about. Nope, this is the time of the year where my good friend Jason Helmes returns to the podcast and catches us up on what he's been up to. Jason was , and then he and This year, however, Jason and I dive into what his life has been like after he retired from teaching, and how he's adjusted to the life of an entrepreneur. We dive into how his life has improved, what new struggles he's taken on, and what he's done to make life less stressful. At the end, we also dive into...

John Fawkes on What He Learned Traveling the World for 9 Months & Being a Science Geek

Side Quest Podcast

John Fawkes used to be shy, scrawny, and scared. Now he's a fitness coach who turns science geeks into ripped, sexy beasts. When he's not pumping iron or answering emails, he's usually singing karaoke, playing Dungeons & Dragons (as a wizard, obviously), studying martial arts or eating ice cream. Last year, John traveled all over the world for 9-months living the nomad lifestyle. He returned home to the US and now lives in San Francisco, CA. John has written for sites like The Observer, MyFitnessPal, Roman Fitness Systems, and many more. to join John's free recomp...

Anagnorisis: The Hero's Discovery

Side Quest Podcast

This is from Wikipedia: [Anagnorisis] is a moment in a play or other work when a character makes a critical discovery. Anagnorisis originally meant recognition in its Greek context, not only of a person but also of what that person stood for. Anagnorisis was the hero's sudden awareness of a real situation, the realization of things as they stood, and finally, the hero's insight into a relationship with an often antagonistic character in the Aristotelian tragedy. When it comes to our own lives, we all deal with these discoveries. But what happens next—the choices you make—determine...

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There are very few people in the fitness industry who get my dick hard every time they write something new. Aadam Ali, is one of those guys. He also happens to be a very close friend and a brother I'd lay my life down for. Well, maybe. But only if he named his first born after me. Or at least his left testicle.

Anyways, Aadam has been a huge influence on my writing and my thinking as well. He's also been on the podcast at least a dozen times now on the Coaches Corner episodes. But this time, I got him solo, one-on-one, and we would have touched tips, but he's in Britain and I'm in NYC.

But here's a little bio about Aadam:

I am a cunt. The supreme cunt of cunts. Call me King Cunt. Cuntzilla of Cuntakistan.

I write things. And people read them. When they don't, I feel bad that they have no personality or sense of humor.

I taught Deadpool everything he knows. Seriously; I'm not fucking kidding—everything.

Oh, and I brood harder than Drake and Bruce Wayne combined. I also draw things. And read those ancient things made of paper called books.

And sometimes, I go onstage for Zayn of One Direction. Because we're brothers. Except, we got separated at birth and he wound up in a band, and I wound up getting wedgies at Uni, so I dropped out, got shredded, and then started helping people look better with their clothes off. But don't send me your pictures, I don't wanna see them. Unless you're fit. And by fit, I mean me.

So enjoy this episode with my brother, Aadam Ali. We talk about:

Why he’s taken a break from being on social media as much
Creating long form content
How’s he’s grown as a writer over the last two years
Creating the illustrations for his articles
Not being afraid to try things
Writing for social media vs blogs
His perfectionist streak
Where he struggles to be himself
His Keto experiment
Tools in his toolbox
Patience
His battle with a short temper
The struggles of the writing process
Getting started
The importance of doing the work
What he’s taken away from Jordan Peterson’s lectures
Virtue in suffering
Pain is the harbinger of truth
Guardians, Justice League, and more
The History of the Calorie
How he helps clients not count calories long term
There is no normal

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