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The Stay Real Podcast

The Stay Real Podcast

By Mike

Welcome to the Stay Real podcast! Join Mike and Tom as they delve into a wide range of topics. So, kick back, relax, and prepare for an good time that'll keep you grinning from ear to ear.

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S1 EP 8 Where Do I Start

The Stay Real PodcastNov 20, 2019

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S2 Ep24 Season Finale and State of the Podcast

S2 Ep24 Season Finale and State of the Podcast

We made it! 24 episodes for season 2 and what a season. New co-host, new segments and even more laughs then the first. Again I'm riding solo because Tom was under the weather but still put out a finale. Here I discuss some things about the podcast, hopes, dreams and the future. Thanks so much to all the new subs and people liking our stuff. We really enjoy making it and it makes us so happy that some people out there are enjoying it. Happy New Year to you and your families, 2024 here we come!

Jan 01, 202431:45
S2 Ep23 Wonka Review

S2 Ep23 Wonka Review

Shorter episode and just me this time. Tom had a passing in the family so lets show some love to him and his family. So I take the reigns and eat my shoe when i give a great review of Wonka 2023. There is both non and spoiler sections so don't worry but just show you know, see this movie!

Dec 27, 202333:24
S2 Ep 22.1 Best of 2023

S2 Ep 22.1 Best of 2023

The year and the season are wrapping up so why not take a look back and see some moments from past episodes. Be here next week for the final episode of the season!

Dec 20, 202301:43:42
S2 Ep22 This Week in BS, Classic Christmas Commercials and What WebMD Suggests for Injuries

S2 Ep22 This Week in BS, Classic Christmas Commercials and What WebMD Suggests for Injuries

In This Week in BS we talk grilled ice cubes, live explosive yard ornaments, poo in your groceries and so much more. Then we look at some classic Christmas commercials from the 70s - 90s. Finally in Get Real we look at WebMD and see what their different suggestions are for an injury. You may be surprised at what they said! If you like what you see, please make sure you follow before you leave. Check out our Instagram for all the links you will ever need. Thanks!

Dec 13, 202301:25:58
S2 Ep21 This Week in BS, Our Top 5 Christmas Movies and Chronic Pain: Cause and Effect

S2 Ep21 This Week in BS, Our Top 5 Christmas Movies and Chronic Pain: Cause and Effect

We start with TWIBS with stories about men's pencils sizes around the world, giving Christmas trees a bath, dogs that talk Italian and so much more. Then we give our top 5 Christmas movies of all time, what do you think made the cut. Finally in Get Real we discuss cause and effect as it relates to chronic pain. Here's a hint, the problem isn't always where you think.

Dec 06, 202301:22:39
S2 Ep. 20.1 Best of This Week in B.S.

S2 Ep. 20.1 Best of This Week in B.S.

No new one this week but we do have another Best of. Do you like our weird and strange news, well this one is for you! If you like what you see, please make sure you follow before you leave. Check out our Instagram for all the links you will ever need. Thanks!

Nov 29, 202335:28
S2 Ep20 This Week in BS, Black Friday Special and How to Pick the Right Trainer

S2 Ep20 This Week in BS, Black Friday Special and How to Pick the Right Trainer

In This Week in BS we discuss Morgan Freeman's earrings, pizza crooks, donkey torture and so much more! Finally with the holidays coming up, we discuss if you need a trainer and how to go about getting the right one for you. If you like what you see, please make sure you follow before you leave. Check out our Instagram for all the links you will ever need. Thanks!

Nov 22, 202301:19:04
S2 Ep19 This Week in BS, The Thanksgiving Special and Thanksgiving Dinner, Diet or Not

S2 Ep19 This Week in BS, The Thanksgiving Special and Thanksgiving Dinner, Diet or Not

In BS we discuss fridge toilet paper, goldfish in blenders and so much more. Then it's the Thanksgiving special where we discuss little known Thanksgiving movies and parade balloon disasters. Finally in Get Real we talk Thanksgiving dinner, should you worry or just enjoy yourself.

Nov 15, 202301:21:14
S2 Ep18 This Week in BS, We have some fun with AI and How to Program Correctly

S2 Ep18 This Week in BS, We have some fun with AI and How to Program Correctly

In THIBS we discuss butt hair, butt plugs getting stuck, a deer stopping at a restaurant and so much more. Then we have some fun with AI, wait til you see some of the results. We finish with our Get Real segment where we discuss what is programming and how to do it. If you like what you see, please make sure you follow before you leave. Check out our Instagram for all the links you will ever need. Thanks!

Nov 13, 202301:29:56
S2 Ep17 This Week in BS, 1940s and 50s PSA and What People Did to Lose Weight in the 1950s

S2 Ep17 This Week in BS, 1940s and 50s PSA and What People Did to Lose Weight in the 1950s

In This Week in BS we talk piss pillows, bigfoot, ear spiders and so much more! Then we watch a couple of PSAs from the 40s and 50s on be clean, grooming and affection. You think it will be similar to today/ Lastly in Get Real, we keep the PSA thing going with one from the 50s on nutrition and losing weight. If you like what you see, please make sure you follow before you leave. Check out our Instagram for all the links you will ever need. Thanks!

Nov 01, 202301:18:38
S2 Ep16 This Week in B.S., Some old Halloween Commercials and Tom's Injury.

S2 Ep16 This Week in B.S., Some old Halloween Commercials and Tom's Injury.

In This Week in B.S. we talk about deadly kangaroos, Kanye's "autism" and so much more. Since Halloween is coming up we watch some old halloween commercials. Finally we discuss Tom's nagging injury and how we are going to fix it.

Oct 25, 202301:24:19
S2 Ep15 This Week in BS with Arnold, Weird and Scary Real Life Ghost Stories and Young and Lifting.

S2 Ep15 This Week in BS with Arnold, Weird and Scary Real Life Ghost Stories and Young and Lifting.

Welcome to Episode 15! First we start with This Week in BS with Arnold getting drop kicked, Bigfoot sighting, man almost dying from tripping over his cat and so much more. In our second segment we tell some real life weird stories from our past. Lastly we discuss being a young man in 2023 and what it's like to workout in a gym compared to when we started. If you like what you see, please make sure you follow before you leave. Check out our Instagram for all the links you will ever need. Thanks!

Oct 18, 202301:33:08
S2 Ep14 This Week in BS with Weird News, Top 5 Horror Movies of All Time and Consistency.

S2 Ep14 This Week in BS with Weird News, Top 5 Horror Movies of All Time and Consistency.

This Week in BS hits with some more crazy stories of birds, pasta and dirty crouches. Everything you could ask for. Next we each give our top 5 horror movies of all time. What will they be? Will there me any similar ones on our lists? Finally we discuss the c word nobody likes to say, consistency.

If you like what you see, please make sure you like and follow before you leave. Check out our Instagram for all the links you will ever need. Thanks!


Oct 11, 202301:28:49
S2 Ep13 This Week in B.S., We Look at Some Ghost Videos and We Talk Intensity and Volume

S2 Ep13 This Week in B.S., We Look at Some Ghost Videos and We Talk Intensity and Volume

In our first segment we look at some weird and funny news stories from the past week. Then in honor of October we take a look at some ghost videos and other weird pics. Finally we compare different the training styles of Mentzer and Schwarzenegger, volume vs. intensity!


If you like what we do, make sure you follow us on the way out. Check out our Instagram for all the links you will ever need! Thanks!

Oct 04, 202301:24:04
S2 Ep12 Netflix's Wrestlers, Lots of Weird News, Search Twitter for Creepy Stuff and Body Types

S2 Ep12 Netflix's Wrestlers, Lots of Weird News, Search Twitter for Creepy Stuff and Body Types

Mike gives a quick review on the Netflix series Wrestlers. Then in This Week in Bullshit we learn about a 36 year old virgin, armpit care and much more weird stories. We search Twitter for some creepy stuff in excitement forOctober and finally in Get Real we discuss the myth of body types.


Make sure you like and follow before you go if you liked what you saw. Check out our Instagram for all the links!

Sep 27, 202301:15:27
S2 Ep11 Weird News, Some Funny Stories, How Some Veggies Might Not Be For Everyone and Much More!

S2 Ep11 Weird News, Some Funny Stories, How Some Veggies Might Not Be For Everyone and Much More!

In this week's episode we learn about where the oxygen come from in a plane, food that can kill you that everyone in this country loves and othe weird news.


We though it was time for another storytime episode so that's what we did. Who is Catching Flies? Find that out and more!


Finally we talk about digestion of veggies and how some people just can't do it. I'm talking to all you people with IBS out there.


Make sure you follow on your way out. Thanks!

Sep 20, 202301:12:53
S2 E10 Fall Review, Thoughts on the Netflix Version of One Piece, Gross News, Middle-Age Fitness

S2 E10 Fall Review, Thoughts on the Netflix Version of One Piece, Gross News, Middle-Age Fitness

This week we get into the movie Fall and my interesting experience with it. We also commend Netflix on a great job. And as always some weird news and great fitness advice.


New episodes every Wednesday. Check out our Instagram for more links and merch. Make sure you follow if you like what you see. Thanks for listening!

Sep 13, 202301:16:22
S2 Best of Toben's Retro Guide

S2 Best of Toben's Retro Guide

In this best of we put all our favorite retro movie reviews in one place, We talk about all the Wonka movies, One Crazy Summer, Pantera Watch it Go and the passing of Pee Wee Herman. If you like our retro movie reviews, you will love this. Make sure you follow us to keep up on all things Stay Real.

Sep 06, 202302:00:36
S2 Best of Get Real

S2 Best of Get Real

No new episode this week so it's the perfect opportunity for best of. This first one will be for Get Real so if you like our health and fitness segments, this is for you. Make sure you hit that follow button if you like what we do.

Aug 30, 202301:52:03
S2 E9 Go For Guy!

S2 E9 Go For Guy!

In episode 9 we get into this week in bs, then we talk about the Pantera home video Watch It Go, and finally we discuss the elimination diet and my journey 1 week in. Please follow if you enjoyed it. Hit up our Instagram for links to merch and everything else you could imagine...maybe.

Aug 23, 202301:16:11
S2 E8 Watch Me Go!

S2 E8 Watch Me Go!

In this episode we talk about some news this week you won't hear anywhere else. Then we discuss the Metallica concert Tom attended. Finally in our Get Real segment I talk some preventative measures to not hurt yourself in the first place.


If you enjoy what we do please hit that follow button. Thanks!

Aug 16, 202349:51
S2 E7 Urine Rice

S2 E7 Urine Rice

In this episode we talk this week in BS, a tribute to the character Pee We Herman and explain the proper way to treat an injury. Come on, it's time to Stay Real!

Aug 09, 202301:11:58
S2 E6 Alize and Shake Weights

S2 E6 Alize and Shake Weights

In episode 6 we tell some stories about the infamous Gootz. If you don't know who that is, sit back and grab your favorite beverage because you are going to thing we are making it up.....or are we??? In the second half we look at some of the most interesting exercise equipment you have ever seen. So join us for another fun ride and don't forget, no matter what, STAY REAL!

Aug 07, 202301:04:48
S2 E5 One Crazy Diet

S2 E5 One Crazy Diet

In Episode 5 we talk about the 1986 movie One Crazy Summer and some of our favorite scenes. In our Get Real segment I finish up my thought from last week and get more into nutrition and workouts. Music: The Count's Castle by Shane Ivers

Jul 26, 202301:11:39
S2 E4 Willy Wonka and the Realiztic Workout

S2 E4 Willy Wonka and the Realiztic Workout

This episode we compare all three Willy Wonka movies and explain why the 1971 version is superior. The second half we discuss some of the problems with the health and fitness industry and what we can do to make it better.

Jul 19, 202301:01:55
S2 E3 What is Realiztic Fitness and Why I Started This Podcast
Jul 12, 202358:49
S2 E2 About us

S2 E2 About us

Today we figured we talk about how we met and what led us to this podcast. Sit back, relax and get ready!

Jul 05, 202342:19
S2 E1 Welcome to the New Stay Real

S2 E1 Welcome to the New Stay Real

After a long hiatus I am back with a new episode, new format and a new co-host! Check out what the podcast will look like moving forward. Hope you stay for the ride.

Jun 28, 202309:55
S1 EP 12 Christmas Special

S1 EP 12 Christmas Special

It's that magical time of the year and we are here to ring the new year in with you.  This episode we discuss resolutions, what we hope for Christmas and much more.  Thanks for being a part of this first season of Stay Real and look forward to season two coming in 2020.  


Music: Actionable by Bensound

              Christmas Rap Kevin MacLeod 

Dec 23, 201918:49
S1 EP 11 Why You Are Finished Before You Even Start

S1 EP 11 Why You Are Finished Before You Even Start

It's December and you know what that means....New Years resolutions!  Every year we promise ourselves to start or stop something and wind up going nuts the whole end of the year because we know what' coming.  The sad part is no matter what it is, most will be done by the end of January.  Today I discuss a better way to change in the new year and set yourself up for long term success!  


Music- Actionable by Bensound


Dec 12, 201918:30
S1 EP 10 What a Pain in my Butt

S1 EP 10 What a Pain in my Butt

Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving with no stress and lots of family and friends.  This week we will discuss a topic near and dear to my heart, pain.  We all have some degree of it but what are you doing about it?  Are you closing your eyes and hoping it goes away or are you actively trying to fix it? Let's dive into this and remember, STAY REAL!


Music:  Actionable by Bensound 

Dec 04, 201923:07
S1 EP 9 Happy Thanksgiving 2019

S1 EP 9 Happy Thanksgiving 2019

On this Thanksgiving episode I am joined by a very special guest, my son Z-man.  We talk about what we are thankful for and what to do about the infamous THANKSGIVING DINNER! Make sure your kiddos check out his Youtube channel at Super Mushroom Kingdom, they won't regret it.  Have a great day with family and enjoy all the great food , conversations and naps that come with it.  STAY REAL!


Music: Actionable by Bensound



Nov 27, 201923:19
S1 EP 8 Where Do I Start

S1 EP 8 Where Do I Start

Welcome back to another great episode, thanks for being here.  We have talked about a lot of things over these past few episodes and I thought it  was time I talked about what to do when first starting out.  Should you dive head first into a crazy workout or should you ease into it.  What are the factors that will help you make your decision?  Let's get into it! STAY REAL!



Music: Actionable by Bensound


Nov 20, 201923:19
S1 EP 7 Fads

S1 EP 7 Fads

What can I say, they are here, they have always been here and they aren't going anywhere!  Today I wanted to discuss some of the fads in the fitness and diet industry, what makes them popular and why are they still around.  How many have you tried?  Did you get the results you were looking for?  Let's see how many you remember as we discuss fads and why we love them.  STAY REAL!


Music: Actionable by Bensound


Nov 13, 201926:00
S1 EP 6 All About Me

S1 EP 6 All About Me

On today's episode I dive into my past and what brought me to this point in my life.  Why I do what I do? Why I'm so passionate when it comes to all the misinformation out there? Now without further adieu,  let's jump in my DeLorean and go back in time.  Next stop, the 1970's! Thanks as always for the support and hope you enjoy.


Music: Actionable by Bensound

Nov 08, 201923:10
S1 EP 5 You Look Good in Those Genes!

S1 EP 5 You Look Good in Those Genes!

Happy Halloween everybody!  Today on the podcast I want to talk about genetics.  How do they mess with our weight loss goals and why we need to embrace them.  We will never be able to starve or out train our genes so let's try a different approach instead.  Let's make you the best version of you possible!  Thanks for all the support and remember...STAY REAL!


Music: Actionable by Bensound

Oct 30, 201919:49
S1 EP 4 Why I'm Not a Huge Fan of Group Training/Boot-camps

S1 EP 4 Why I'm Not a Huge Fan of Group Training/Boot-camps

Boot-camps are all the rage right now.  Grab your towel, a friend and let's get ready to kick your butt for 60 minutes!  They are affordable and appealing to most people who find exercise boring and just plan don' t like it.  But unfortunately, some  people should avoid them all together while others should start with something different before they move to a group setting.  In this episode I discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of group training.


Music:  Actionable by Bensound

Oct 25, 201922:59
S1 EP 3 Why Don't You Do Anything?

S1 EP 3 Why Don't You Do Anything?

Last week we tackled why you do what you do but this week the question is why aren't you doing anything?  What are some of the reasons you give for not taking care of yourself?  Whether it's time, pain, lack of motivation or just plain not caring, we tackle it in this episode.  No more excuses, get off that couch and make it happen!


Music: Actionable by  Bensound

Oct 17, 201924:22
S1 EP 2 Why Do You Do What You DO?

S1 EP 2 Why Do You Do What You DO?

You have goals and work hard everyday to achieve them. You follow a exercise regiment, eat certain things, track it all and take your supplements. I have a question, why?  Why are you doing the things you do?  Are you happy?  Are you satisfied.  Are you healthy and relatively pain free.  Will you keep this up for the rest of your life? If you answered no to any of these questions then again I ask, why are you doing it.  If you never lost a pound or changed the way you look, would you still do those things.  In this episode we dive into why we do it and maybe, just maybe, there is a better way.

Oct 10, 201919:40
S1 EP 1 Welcome to Stay Real!

S1 EP 1 Welcome to Stay Real!

Welcome to Stay Real!  In this first episode I kinda give the run down what this is all about.  If you are tired of all the BS in health and fitness, you came to the right place.  This started on YouTube and is slowly turning into a podcast, so I thought, why not!  Again, welcome and appreciate you being here.

Oct 10, 201909:42