Best Alec and Austin Podcasts (2025)

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Commonwealth vs Karen Read - 2024 Trial (Part 3) 1:45:07

3d ago1:45:07

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NOTE: This will be a four-part series. There was way too much testimony that I was unable to cut out. Sorry for any inconvenience to those hoping I could do it in three episodes. After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused K…

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Special Episode: National Black Radical Organizing Conference | Roundtable 1:16:58

7d ago1:16:58

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Grounding Our Purpose https://www.blackagendareport.com/grounding-our-purpose-second-national-black-radical-organizing-conference INDIANAPOLIS, IN – April 7, 2025 – The Second National Black Radical Organizing Conference (NBROC) will convene approximately 500 Black/African/New Afrikan organizers from Friday, May 30th to Sunday, June 1st, 2025, at B…

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Commonwealth vs Karen Read - 2024 Trial (Part 2) 1:35:10

17d ago1:35:10

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After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive coverup. Please s…

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Myth: Poor Caribbean Savages Pt. 2 (w/ Austin Cole & Erica Caines) 46:46

26d ago46:46

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We return with for part 2 to discuss how Caribbean leadership bends to the rules of the west, the importance of Haiti, the BAP Zone of Peace Campaign and how imperialism in the Caribbean can teach us about Africans in the US. Austin Cole is co-coordinator of Black Alliance for Peace, and one of the co-coordinators of BAP’s Haiti/Americas Team, and …

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Myth: Poor Caribbean Savages w/ Austin Cole & Erica Caines 1:14:25

30d ago1:14:25

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We discuss how negative stereotypes about Africans in the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti, create a rationalization for US imperialism throughout the region. To help us discuss this topic we are joined by organizers Austin Cole & Erica Caines. Austin Cole is co-coordinator of Black Alliance for Peace, and one of the co-coordinators of BAP’s Haiti/…

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Commonwealth vs Karen Read - 2024 Trial (Part 1) 1:39:58

1M ago1:39:58

1:39:58

After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive coverup. Please s…

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Muscle Insights With Eric Seifert: Addressing Muscular Asymmetry & Ribcage Compression 1:58:21

1M ago1:58:21

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(0:00) Catching up, Erics clientele, Pure Muscle Gym (20:00) common glute training mistakes, biomechanics talk, orientation strategies, importance of ribcage awareness (47:59) breath work, belly pooch, more glute talk, creating a novel stimulus, (1:04:00) how to address muscular asymmetries, foot mechanics, movement variability (1:18:04) mobility &…

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Muscle Insights With Alec Blenis: Hybrid Training And Building Resilience 2:06:24

1M ago2:06:24

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(0:00) value of in person training, Alec’s background, how to acclimate to running when coming from strength sports (12:06) when to regress a movement, running ultra marathons, managing injuries (41:43) nocebos & becoming overly neurotic, different movement systems, Alec’s vegan diet (1:02:51) Alec’s hybrid programming, grandfather doing marathons,…

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The Ashley Benefield Trial 1:21:10

1M ago1:21:10

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The prosecution and the defense in this case both agreed on one thing - Ashley Benefield shot and killed her estranged husband, 54-year-old Doug Benefield. But would the jury believe she was justified? Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-Production for the show This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please subscrib…

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Muscle Insights With Austin Stout: Improving Gut Health & Digestion 1:26:04

2M ago1:26:04

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(0:00) how Austin got into functional health (9:52) causes of digestive issues, food variety, commensal bacteria, chronic inflammation (20:50) foods to improve good gut bacteria, reintroducing foods, powdered greens (34:25) supplements for digestive health, probiotics & prebiotics, fast vs slow motility (53:37) lowering protein intake, enzymes, whe…

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Muscle Insights With Sergio Oliva Jr: Prep Talk, Detroit Pro & Why Don’t More Pros Put Out Content? 1:21:03

2M ago1:21:03

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Always good to talk with the homie Sergio. Check out www.victoryclothing.com for some awesome new merch drops if you wanna show some support to Sergio (0:00) sponsors, why don’t pro bodybuilders put out more social media content (16:53) men’s physique drama, hostile sponsoring enhanced teenager (25:09) IRHSA, gym equipment (36:41) training with a n…

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Myth: Hip Hop Birthday, Hip Hop Origins 1:19:02

2M ago1:19:02

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This episode will focus on how the city of New York created the conditions for Hip Hop. We also discussed the meeting between rival gangs in the South Bronx that helped create the conditions for what became Hip-Hop to operate. We end with how we should understand Hip Hop with these new reveals in history. https://www.amazon.com/City-Hip-Hop-Rob-Swi…

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Ep 287: The A$AP Rocky Trial 1:23:31

2M ago1:23:31

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A$AP Rocky, an American rapper and songwriter, went on trial in February 2025. He was facing two felony gun charges following an incident with a former friend in November 2021. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Spon…

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Muscle Insights With Justin Compton: Arnold Classic Review & Training Talk 1:40:44

2M ago1:40:44

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Catching up with my coach and going over the Arnold Classic. Apologies for the abrupt end my internet went out right as we were wrapping up I’ll try and update some chapters but this really just a long run on conversation. If you want to further support the channel and get additional content please become a member. Exclusive no ad vids, q & a’s, ea…

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Myth: Hip Hop's Birthday (w/ Rasul A. Mowatt) 1:39:26

2M ago1:39:26

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Friend if the show Rasul Mowatt returns to discuss his new book "The City of Hip-Hop: New York City, The Bronx, and a Peace Meeting" and how the birth of Hip Hop needs to be reexamined. We explore the material conditions that produced Hip Hop (housing, public policy, city planning, etc) and how they don't correspond with the mainstream history Hip …

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Muscle Insights With Lucas Hardie: Mobility Training For Bodybuilders 1:16:37

2M ago1:16:37

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(0:00) Lucas’s powerlifting background, how he got into mobility training, how to start (19:45) progressively overloading mobility, benefits for bodybuilders, programming, elbow health (38:52) velocity training, changes with age, odd lifts (56:27) common mobility mistakes, managing a newly acquired range of motion, breath work (1:05:21) ankle mobil…

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Ep 286: Murder in the Farris Family 1:35:18

2M ago1:35:18

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A tragic death in Cherokee County, Georgia, tears an entire family apart. After one family member goes on trial for murder, the others are left to testify about what they know. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Spon…

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Muscle Insights With Angus Bradley: Plyometrics, PRI, Social Media & Mental Health 1:56:24

3M ago1:56:24

1:56:24

Really enjoyed talking with Angus super intelligent and energetic guy made for an easy chat. (0:00) Australia talk, transitioning from in person to online training, Poloquin (15:01) influences that shaped his movement model, PRI, propulsion, antifragile (34:22) butt winks, chronic spine extension, implementing plyometrics (50:35) social media & men…

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Muscle Insights With Geoffrey Schofield: Optimal Volume & Balancing Science With Bro Science 1:53:18

3M ago1:53:18

1:53:18

(0:00) Chinese new year, deloads, injuries, gear talk, current split (22:35) muscle soreness, lowering volume (38:36) limitations of studies on hypertrophy, science based influencers (57:07) improving technique and mind muscle connection (1:10:48) common mistakes from more advanced lifters, synthol (1:24:10) favorite cues for each body part (1:39:2…

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Ep 285: The Wrong Man: The Ray McCann Story (Part 3) 59:52

3M ago59:52

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When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer. Thank you to Ray McCann for speaking to us about this case, as well as former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and…

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Ep 285: The Wrong Man: The Ray McCann Story (Part 2) 54:41

3M ago54:41

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When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer. Thank you to Ray McCann for speaking to us about this case, as well as former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and…

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Ep 285: The Wrong Man: The Ray McCann Story (Part 1) 1:19:02

3M ago1:19:02

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When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer. Thank you to former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and Ray McCann for talking to us about this case. Please subs…

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Muscle Insights With IFBB Pro Nick Jackson: Full Time Attorney Competing Without A Colon! 1:38:46

3M ago1:38:46

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(0:00) Nicks offseason progress (6:56) “Training Talk” bringing up a weak area, German Volume Training, when to push ROM, training to failure?, Calf training, rear delts, triceps, shortened range focus (39:08) requests from weirdos, competing while being a dad and working full time as an attorney (57:10) emergency surgery to remove his colon, train…

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Muscle Insights With Dr Pat Davidson: Applying The “Expansion/Compression” Model To Bodybuilding 1:34:46

3M ago1:34:46

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(0:00) Pat’s background and journey to his Ph.D, developing his movement model, biotensegrity (16:00) Basics of Pat’s model for exercise selection and progression, overspecifity (36:27) applying this movement system to bodybuilding, training different phases of propulsion (51:38) when to incorporate low level breathing exercises, how bad can we let…

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Myth: Body Cams Hold Police Accountable (w/ Alec Karakatsanis) 1:36:47

3M ago1:36:47

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We debunk the myth that body cams hold the police accountable. To help us break it down, we interview civil rights lawyer, and social justice advocate Alec Karakatsanis about his recent paper "The Body Camera: The Language of our Dreams." We explore the origins of body cams, how they help launder genuine outrage, and some of the alternatives to sol…

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Muscle Insights With Sergio Oliva Jr & Carlos Thomas Jr: Arnold Classic & Mental Health Talk 1:43:20

4M ago1:43:20

1:43:20

(0:00) catching up with Sergio, does Carlos feel pressure this prep, going on SSRI medication, managing depression (37:59) coach talk, Arnold Classic (1:01:15) best genetics of different eras, Dennis Wolf, Bonac wins death battle (1:29:31) most impressive lifts, gut health If you want to further support the channel and get additional content please…