The Feed Podcast

In this episode we talk about: Gary Erickson * 3:00 What does the CEO of Clif Bar do for fun* 5:00 What is Gary’s relationship with Risk?* 6:40 What was the inspiration for starting Clif* 10:05 “I can make a better energy bar”* 11:45 “The decision to turn down $60 million”* 15:20 How Clif manages to stay on top* 19:20 What has changed over the years* 21:00 The birth of Clif Books* 23:55 The idea of packing blocks* 25:30 The ideas that innovate products* 30:25 The concept of palette fatigue* 31:30 Mainstream sports* 32:20 Luna Bar and Women’s Rights* 36:35 The Epiphany Ride* 40:00 The commitment to what’s inside the package

In this episode we talk about: NUUN Podium Series1:45 Kevin Rutherford CEO (Chief Eternal Optimist)2:28 Nuun Company History and where the name NUUN came from5:07 From humble beginnings to 16 years of massive growth5:47 How NUUN has stayed in tune with elite athletes9:40 NUUN 2.0 All Natural11:10 Most served hydration on run courses in Canada and #2 in US13:25 Vishal Patel The fundamentals of hydration17:30 Does proper hydration have a role is staving off viruses18:30 How is your immune system most compromised24:30 How NUUN approaches innovation (Immunity)27:00 The importance of effervesence as a delivery system31:30 Hydration and training indoors34:20 The correlation between core temperature and hydration36:30 Should you drink to thirst?37:40 Meet the Podium Series product line40:00 What does science say you need for pre, during & post hydration?42:00 Endurance with Stacey Sims43:15 Hydration goals before exercise (Prime)45:30 The importance of Amino Acids and fueling for endurance49:10 Is there another energy system?51:20 The importance of cognitive function during endurance exercise52:40 How gut health impacts hydration54:00 Can you use Prime to enhance fasted training sessions?56:50 Recover (only the essentials)58:20 BCAAs59:30 Development and launch of the Podium Series1:00:30 Where can you purchase the Podium Series   

In this episode we talk about: Theragun1:30 Dr. Jason Wersland, founder of Theragun4:00 The idea that launched Theragun10:15 What types of athletes benefit from percussive therapy12:40 The importance of timing14:45 How to use with an endurance athlete vs. a strength and power athlete16:30 Theragun University17:10 Why is Theragun the Gold standard of percussive therapy19:50 Why percussive therapy is not the same as vibration therapy21:10 The value of 16mm of amplitude22:30 Current studies on therapeutic benefits of Theragun24:50 The effects of Theragun on hyperalgesia (increased sensitivity to pain)29:30 Increased blood flow and muscle oxygenation31:00 How to enhance your workout by using Theragun in-between sets32:45 4th Generation Theragun35:30 Quiet Force Technology37:05 The new line up37:40 The Mini39:50 The Prime, The Elite, The Pro41:55 Theragun Protocols47:00 Two minute threshold47:35 Pre race cycling protocol49:10 During competition treatment52:00 How to delay muscle breakdown with Theragun53:45 Sleep protocol55:50 Stimulating the para-sympathetic nervous system58:00 Smart app integration1:00:20 Incorporating Thergun for Ironman training1:03:30 Track and field athletes: Tyson Gay1:04:14 Deshaun Watson1:06:20 Treating neurological issues1:12:00 Treating the Psoas1:15:40 Using CBD in conjunction with Theragun1:20:00 Bio absorb technology1:23:20 The new Wave roller1:27:00 May 4th Thergun launch

In this episode we talk about: Biosense 1:15 Tim Ratto:  Inventor of Biosense3:45 Should I be experimenting with the Keto diet7:00 The correlation between higher blood glucose levels and susceptibility9:10 What is Biosense10:25 Tim Ratto biological weapons13:15 Why clinical trial data is the gold standard15:15 Why would you use breath vs. blood17:40 The history of fasting18:57 What are ketones21:30 What are the different levels of ketosis24:35 What are the factors that impact metabolism27:50 Exogenous ketones and supplements29:25 MCT to increase ketone levels33:35 Using ketones for weight loss37:25 Continuous monitoring improves compliance39:10 Immediate feedback and objective measurements

In this episode we talk about: Dr. Elisa Song1:00 Dr. Elisa Song board-certified, Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained holistic pediatrician3:30 Healthy Kids Happy Kids5:00 Separate our the facts from the fiction 7:07 High Dose Vitamin C9:30 Is it important for the general population to wear a mask in public15:00 Most of us are going to get it… what can we do20:30 Are you at danger performing intense exercise25:30 Why are the elderly more at risk28:30 Cytokine Storm - what is it31:00 What to do if you are concerned about illness32:40 Food is medicine34:15 What supplements should I be taking34:45 Zinc36:00 Quercetin36:15 Ortho molecular D-Hist36:30 Vitamin C36:55 Glutathione37:40 Vitamin A & D, Probiotics, Omegas39:55 We don’t experience optimal levels of rays from the sun (Vitamin D) until the summer42:00 Can you get all the nutrients you need through supplementation43:20 Is it worth paying more for pharmaceutical grade supplements45:00 Liposomal Glutathione48:15 The importance of hydration49:10 Bone Broth52:30 Stress eating and sugar54:10 The connection between psychological stress and physical stress56:15 The importance of strong HRV59:00 Start your day with gratitude and positivity 

In this Episode we talk about: Dr. Kevin Sprouse2:00 What is the #1 question athletes are asking right now?3:00 Should athletes that are young and healthy be concerned about training?4:45 What should endurance athletes consider during time in quarantine?6:30 How should we be thinking about my training load?8:15 What are some of the risky training environments that we should be concerned about?9:40 Should I stop going to the gym?11:28 Does it make sense to still go on group rides?14:40 Is the swimming pool a Petri dish?19:20 Are a-symtomatic carriers contagious?21:00 What are the training opportunities now?23:50 How PGA athletes are using forced training to improve their game.26:30 What are some of the foundational aspects we should be focusing on?28:20 Does the Keto diet make sense right now?31:50 What supplements should we be considering?36:15 What is the efficacy of Vitamin C in treating viruses?40:00 The importance of batch tested supplements.42:15 What is the probability of summer events?47:20 What is Dr. Sprouse’s protocol?

In this episode we talk about: Jeff Byers * 4:10 What is the origin of AMP HP* 6:50 What type of athlete benefits from AMP Lotion* 11:20 Performance implications of AMP Lotion on low intensity exercise* 15:50 The cumulative performance effect of sodium bicarb* 17:40 The performance studies on AMP Lotion* 20:40 50% reduction in perceived level of DOMS* 22:40 What pro sports teams are saying about AMP Lotion* 25:50 The benefits of lactate* 29:10 How to use AMP Lotion for recovery* 30:50 What pro athletes are using AMP Lotion* 34:06 How AMP Lotion is changing the game for TDF riders* 35:15 AMP pro tips* 37:15 The benefits for the weekend warrior* 40:10 The difference between Next Gen and the original AMP Lotion* 43:20 What is the bioavailability of AMP Lotion* 45:10 What’s next from AMP* 48:30 What elite performances have been fueled with AMP

In this episode we talk about: Olof Sköld * 1:00 How do you pronounce Maurten* 3:00 The background of founder Olof Sköld* 4:00 What is the origin of Maurten* 9:00 The introduction of Hydrogel technology* 14:55 The introduction on the world stage - Kenenisa Bekele 2016* 16:20 The early confirmation* 22:00 How the technology works* 23:45 The science behind gastric emptying* 24:55 The studies on hydrogel* 29:00 75% of the elite marathon field is fueling with Maurten* 31:50 How to use Maurten* 39:50 Why almost all elite marathon runners are choosing to fuel with Maurten* 41:50 Why MMA fighters are fueling with Maurten

We are delighted to be bringing you the first episodes of the Feed Podcast. We created this podcast for the athlete and the coach looking for answers and insights into fueling wellness and performance from the experts, innovators, and biohackers we feature on the Feed.Today we launch four episodes -- Our first episode is with Matt Johnson, the founder of the Feed. At age 16, Matt had dreams of becoming a World Tour cyclist. After a short-lived ride in Europe, he traded in his bike to become a serial entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about: Matt Johnson * 2:50 The Team behind the Feed* 6:55 How did the Feed originate* 9:52 The difference between nutrition and sports nutrition* 15:00 The discovery of Maurten* 17:15 Why the Feed remains an independent voice* 18:15 How the Feed navigates the Wild West of CBD* 21:15 The AltRed difference* 23:40 The benefits of sodium bicarb (AMP HP)* 26:00 How to biohack your AMP HP application* 27:55 How the Feed is influencing the World Tour* 31:10 The next frontier of health and wellness* 35:00 How the Feed marries supplementation with education* 39:10 How the Feed creates customized recommendations