Welcome to the 100th episode of Dumbbells and Dragons! What a ride it has been! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also follow the show on Facebook at Dumbbells And Dragons. Follow us o…

Hey Dragons, This was my appearance on the Dependent Independent Podcast! Check it out and follow Nick at http://thedependentindependent.com/ and https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dependent-independent-podcast/id960829618?mt=2 Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/dumbbells--dragons/15b9cb67-54e5-44d0-892e-272305005674 T…

Morgan is back and we are reacting to Incredibles 2 and give our run down of the best and worst Pixar movies! Enjoy, #WorkOutNerdOut Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also follow the s…

Hi Dragons! Morgan is back and we are talking Tough Mudder! She did her first one this past weekend and it was awesome! Hope you enjoy! WorkOutNerdOut! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You ca…

Jess is back and we talk Disney races! She just ran the Dark Side challenge at Disney World! We also spend some time figuring out eaxactly what is a Parsec. Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. Y…

And we are back with new episodes! And there is no better way to jump back into it a spoilercast! Morgan and I saw Solo this weekend and recorded our new episode! Work Out Nerd Out! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. Recorded 05/28/2018, Posted 05/29/2018 If you would li…

This is our last Trip in the Way Way Back episode. It's been a blast. I hope everyone has enjoyed catching up on where this podcast first started. Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can als…

This is our penultimate Way Way Back episode! New episodes coming at you in a few weeks, Dragons! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also follow the show on Facebook at Dumbbells And Dr…

This episode is with my friend Sheila Miller Nelson. Sheila is a fitness instructer and offers some great insight! Enjoy! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also follow the show on Face…

On this episode, I talk to Mickey Larm, a really awesome nerdy bodybuilder. We talk about Spiderman, anime, and how he got into the world of bodybuilding! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You…

On today's episode, I talk to the owners from Love 2 Live Clothing, a positivity based clothing company out of Huntington Beach California. Hope you enjoy the episode! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddr…

You may recognize Lindsey's name from our very first episode. This was recorded about 18 months before we debuted. I had an opportunity to re-record with Lindsey so I jumped at the chance to do it and have a fresh episode 1. So this is our original interview. #WorkOutNerdOut Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out …

Dragons! I'm back with a new episode! It's a short one and a brief update about what's been going on behind the scenes at DB&D. WorkOutNerdOut! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also f…

From the original blog, found here: https://dumbbellsanddragons.com/877/ Like many of us, I spent the last two weekends watching football. It was exciting, surprising, and, above all, entertaining. I followed the games along with my fantasy stats, cheered when my players scored, cursed when my opponents did. Then the injuries happened. Tony Romo ou…

One more trip in the Way Way Back Machine! This time we hang out with my buddy Brent Scholar, who does iron mans all the time. Such a beast! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also foll…

This was also recorded in August of 2014 and we discuss the status of Marvel at the time! Hope y'all enjoy! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also follow the show on Facebook at Dumbbe…

Here we go in another trip in the way way back machine. This conversation is with my friend Amy Ebling who is a badass skydiver. This was recorded way back in 2015, maybe even 2014. Hope you enjoy! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send …

Today’s episode is with Mike Stephan, one of the founders of #Assist100Mudders, a special challenge that reinforces the spirit of Tough Mudder. The challenge is you assist 100 mudders at a single obstacle. I’ve done it and it was a remarkable experience. I’m looking forward to joining Mike on the course in Arizona for the 1 year anniversary. Join u…

Ladies and gentlemen, my friend Tiffany came on the podcast to talk about the influence and our reactions to Black Panther. We discuss how this is the first time she was able to see strong black women, and a strong black cast, in a major hollywood feature. The episode was by far one of my favorites to record. And you can hear, in real time, me chal…

Welcome back Taylor Smith, who has launched his own game company, Whimsy Machine. His new kickstarter is successfully funded right now on kickstarter. The game is called Spell! It is an RPG with scrabble like tiles. Taylor also talks about his fitness habits, including ballet! Side note: Arnold Schwarzenegger did ballet to train for Mr. Olympia. Al…

Katie comes back to chat about her entry into Beastmode and then talk about some amazing TV/Movie couples. It’s a blast. #WorkOutNerdOut Recorded 02/13/2018, Posted 02/14/2018 Contacts:http://www.teatimewithkc.comTeaWithKC@gmail.comTwitter: @LadyKatharineP, @TeaTimeWithKC If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com.…

Tanner Beard and Tomik Mansoori join me for a brief chat about Mammoth Film Festival happening this weekend (Feb 8th-11th) in Mammoth Lakes, CA. It’s the first year of the fesitval and there will be much more than films. The festival will also feature an expo hall, shorts, episodic shows, and VR! Check out all the info below! Enjoy! #WorkOutNerdOut…

Alright Dragons, we are taking a trip in the way way back machine to August of 2014. One of our first recordings was with Alex Weissner from Brunch Running. Brunch Running is a group of runners that meet at a restaurant, run a 5k, and eat brunch. How is that a bad plan? Great conversation, although we were in a crowded restaurant so there was that.…

I met Adam a couple years ago at San Diego Comic Con. He is an author and screenwriter who has a lot of projects out there right now, including a few submissions for the LA 48 Hour Film Project, and his book series, The Gray Wars. We also spend some time gushing on Lin Manuel Miranda and some of our fitness goals for the upcoming year. Enjoy! #Work…

Alright Dragons, my law school friend Jess is here to guide us through the Whole 30. The Whole 30 is a diet reset that can help you get more energy and discover what foods make you feel less awesome. Hope you find it useful in the new year! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.…

Alright Dragons, Morgan is back for the hat trick. We realized that we hadnt spoken about anything fitness related, so we spent an hour chatting about our 2018 fitness goals and threw in some nerdy goals as well. Hope you find it useful in the new year! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered…

Guess who's back? Back again? Morgan's back. She's our friend. Morgan is back and we talk our favorite Podcasts, Comics, and Books from 2017! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. Recorded 12/31/2017, Posted 01/03/2017 If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@d…

Morgan and I talk about our favorite movies and TV shows from 2017! Spoiler Alert, they are all nerdy selections. #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. Recorded 12/26/2017, Posted 12/27/2017 If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You c…

Joel and I chat about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Joel loved it, I….didn’t. Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. Recorded 12/19/2017, Posted 12/20/2017 If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also follow the show on Facebook at D…

I got to catch up with Katie and Joel! It was awesome. #WorkOutNerdOut Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. Recorded 12/11/2017, Posted 12/13/2017 Contacts:http://www.teatimewithkc.comTeaWithKC@gmail.comTwitter: @LadyKatharineP, @TeaTimeWithKC If you would like to contact …

Hey Dragons, here’s another blast from the past. Good friend of mine, Veronica Surges and I recorded this a few years ago to talk about being healthy at any weight. We talk about the right and wrong reasons for working out and eating right. We did discuss some issues with alcohol and disordered eating, so be aware of that. I highly suggest you list…

Today’s episode features long time friend of the podcast and geek relationship expert, Kelley Hightower. Kelley and I are both getting back into the dating scene and decided that we would do a geek dating panel at palm springs comic con! WorkOutNerdOut! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services…

This episode was recorded live at a Starbucks with 5 members of the Readings Rainbros, the Perky Nerd’s comicbook club. We discuss all our thoughts on Justice League which we all saw together right before recording. If you are interested in joining the Reading Rainbros, or Perky Nerd’s other book club, the Perky Bitches, check out the links below. …

Hey Dragons, here’s another blast from the past. Good friend of mine, Tony Jackson and I recorded this a few years ago to talk about power soccer. Soccer with power wheelchairs for adaptive athletes. It is some of the coolest stuff you can see. I highly suggest you check it out! #WorkOutNerdOut Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podc…

Today’s episode features Heather Bode, a new friend, host of the Overcome and Run Podcast, and a fellow Tough Mudder. Heather and I spent most of Sunday with a group of other Mudders really enjoying the course. It was so much fun. Be on the lookout for me on her show soon! We talk about what we love about Tough Mudder and then we get into Star Wars…

As some of you may know, I am prepping to do Toughest Mudder, 8 hours on a 5 mile course, as many laps as you can do. To help getting started, I reached out to marathon expert, and friend from law school, Kim Clark. Kim has run 11 marathons and many more halfs. She gives me tips on how to start my training and with a runner’s diet. We also talk abo…

I met Matt Silvio at the Dallas Tough Mudder and he is a beast! I was shocked to find out he was vegan. This began a great conversation about his fitness, his diabetes, and his nerdiness. He was also a big fan of the movie WIllow, starring Val Kilmer. Enjoy the show! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their ho…

Welcome back Doug Coleman, host of Almost Better Than Silence. Doug and I chat about how to stay fit with sedentary jobs and our first experiences with Super Mario! Enjoy the convo! #WorkOutNerdOut Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. Recorded 10/15/2017, Posted 10/18/2017…

Here’s another Blast from the Past featuring my friend Sarah Fortin. Sarah is one of the funniest, dirtiest, most awesome people I have ever met. Her social media constantly makes me laugh. I'm in the process of setting up some new recording sessions soon. So new episodes will be back shortly! #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of th…

Here’s another Blast from the Past featuring Dumbbells and Dragons blogger, Rachel Bohlen. #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also follow the show on Facebook at Dumbbells And Dragons. …

My friend Greg and I talk about our favorite LA Hiking spots and how we got into Deadpool, one of our favorite comic characters. We also talk some WWE as the No Mercy pay-per-view was this past Sunday. And I manage to talk another person into doing a Tough Mudder. Special shout-outs to Tiffany at the Perky Nerd and all the Reading Rainbros, and Chr…

Here's another Blast from the Past featuring founding member of Dumbbells and Dragons, Pax Whitmore. This was one of our first recordings and was a great conversation about how fatherhood can make you want to get fit. #WorkOutNerdOut Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. If you would like …

So here is a unique episode in that there is no guest. It's just me, sharing my experience giving up alcohol for 100 days. I hope you enjoy my experience, both the positive and negative. WorkOutNerdOut! Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. Recorded 09/12/2017, Posted 09/13/2017 If you wou…

Today's podcast is with Kelli Ryan, a long time runner and nerd friend from back in the day. Enjoy! Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. Posted 09/06/2017 If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also follow the show on Facebook at Dumbbells An…

Make way! Football season is finally back! And that means Fantasy Football season is back too! You know what would make Fantasy Football better? More fantasy! Add some D&D type stuff! That’s exactly what Edward Wright and his partners over at Fantasy Realms Sports are doing! They are incorporating power ups and RPG elements into fantasy football. T…

This episode features Marathon Goddess, Julie Weiss. Julie has run over 100 marathons. At the time this was recorded she was preparing for her 100th. She also ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks, which is a crazy accomplishment. I hope you get just as inspired as I was with Julie. Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is po…

Ches Hall came back on the podcast to talk about his new podcast, +7 Intelligence. +7 Intelligence is a podcast about how video games can help people, in all aspects. If you havent caught this podcast yet, subscribe today! Dumbbells and Dragons is a member of the AlmostBetter.net network and is powered by Pinecast.com. Recorded 07/30/2017, Posted 0…

Ok, Dragons. Life has thrown me some curveballs the last two months. I will be telling you all about it when it is all over. Sadly, it has prevented me from reaching out to new guests and recording. That being said, we get to dig into the war chest of unreleased deep tracks! Today's episode is with my dear friend Christi Wheeler. She is a nutrition…

My buddy Brian came on the show to talk about his podcast, the Average Geek Show! We also touch on our favorite Fandoms, including Disney, Star Wars, My Little Pony, Spiderman etc. On a separate note, this episode was recorded on the day of Chester Bennington’s death. Brian and I talk about him and his music and also about the National Suicide Prev…

Today, we welcome back Joe Hogan from the Geektitude and State of the Geek podcasts. Joe has become one of my close friends and favorite people in the year we have known each other. Enjoy! #WorkOutNerdOut Recorded on 06/25/2017, Posted on 07/26/2017 Contacts:Geektitude.com, http://www.stateofthegeek.com/Email: joehogan@geektitude.comTwitter: @epicg…