Vinnie and Anna talk to Paul Cappelli and Steven Crutchfield, owners and olive oil makers at Villa Cappelli (our new sponsor).

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Early in this podcast, Vinnie talks about a common theme he has seen at the gym – going from “zero to a thousand” in a minute. “I take my time to break into it,” he says. Vinnie then gets into a photo shoot yours truly took on – the Baton Rouge 5K Foam Fest. “It’s perverts’ new way of doing a wet T-shirt contest,” as Vinnie says. Believe you me, there was plenty of foam…and mud. Later, Vinnie and Anna call Steven Crutchfield and Paul Cappelli to talk about Villa Cappelli (check out the link above). They go into detail about all things olive oil.

Vinnie and Anna discuss what to do in weight loss plateaus, Monsanto’s dirty tricks, and they interview Kacie Darden and Dani Grabol about the Race Across America.

Donate to Kacie & Dani’s RAM charity here.

Sign the petition to stop Monsanto from selling GMO seeds without public knowledge here.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Have you hit the wall with losing weight? Vinnie and Anna kick off this podcast talking about the ebb and flow of changing lifestyle. They even talk about my battle of the pudge. I lost a few pounds really fast, but it started to slow down as I reached my target weight. Vinnie talks about the evolutionary reasoning behind why our bodies want to hang on to extra weight for rainy days. Later, they talk about the Race Across America with Kacie Darden and Dani Grabol.

Michael Tortorich here, sharing an article related to a common theme Vinnie and Anna talk about on the podcast.

New Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) research suggests that roughly 180,000 obesity-related deaths worldwide—including 25,000 Americans—are associated with the consumption of sugary drinks.

Read more here: Chron.com.

Vinnie and Anna interview the genius behind Sinastr, whose name we cannot reveal (because we don’t know it).

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie leads off this episode talking about his epic day off. Later, Vinnie sets the record straight about his Oprah appearance. He agreed to participate in the “Where are they now” piece if they allowed him to mention this podcast and his book. Apparently, there was some sort of oversight, and all mention of the book and show ended up cut. I hope you’re sitting down…Vinnie gets quite angry over the whole deal. He calls out the usual suspects when it comes to ratings grabs, like Octomom and Dennis Rodman. Vinnie then mentions his involvement with The Tom Chenault Show. Later, they get Sinastr on the phone for a chat. Like Vinnie, Sinastr is also from Louisiana. Turns out, Sinastr saw himself in an unflattering light in a sex tape, and decided to make a change with his health. Weighing in at 270 pounds, he dropped all the way to 200. “You know how hard it is to lose one pound in southern Louisiana?” Vinnie asks. Why did Sinastr trust Vinnie? He didn’t have anything to sell.

Minnie Driver

Vinnie and Anna welcome Minnie Driver and Andrea Anders in the studio. Special guest appearances from Loren Tarquinio and Izzy the Italian Greyhound.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

British actress and singer-songwriter Minnie Driver is in the studio for the first time, along with returning guest Andrea Anders. Minnie is probably best-known for her role in Good Will Hunting, a film she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe for her part in the television series The Riches. The conversation flows to Minnie’s dating history, three balls, and Southern Comfort. Later in the podcast, they talk about Dr. Oz’s diet tips. Stick around until the end because Minnie plays out the show on guitar with a nice serenade.

Katy Sullivan

Vinnie and Anna talk to actress, ParaOlympic athlete, and amazing lady Katy Sullivan in the studio. Stump Humping is addressed.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Katy Sullivan is in for an extended interview (55 minutes). Here is the link to the Facebook page they talk about at the top of the show: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Katy-Sullivan-ActressAthlete/123843137690517?ref=ts&fref=ts. The three get into a detailed discussion of bonking. Later they get into an interesting conversation about applying the BMI to an athlete who doesn’t have legs. Katy talks about how she discovered the podcast, and goes into detail about her athletic accomplishments.

Vinnie and Anna discuss when to stretch, more aerobic training, Special K Pinch An Inch, and an interview with Greg Vick, Navy man extraordinaire.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

In this episode, Vinnie and Anna go over stretching (photos above). They then talk about the Special K “Pinch An Inch” campaign. After discussing the cruise industry, they mention Donna Simpson (video above) and Oprah. Later they hear from Greg Vick, who has lost weight by cutting sugars and grains.

Vinnie and Anna address thyroid issues, diabetes, Hashimoto’s, and endocrinologists.  A quick interview with marketing expert and blogger Kimberly Bondi Grabinski devolves.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

In this episode, Vinnie shares our idea of the common Starbucks beverage. It’s not just about coffee, it’s like drinking ice cream. He references a doctor he’s brought up several times before on the podcast, Dr. Robert Lustig, the author of Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease. Vinnie and Anna then talk about diets. “You should never go hungry,” Vinnie says. “If you are going hungry, you’re doing something wrong.” Later they talk to Kimberly Bondi Grabinski who has helped get the Vinnie Tortorich Facebook page updated. To go directly to the page, see https://www.facebook.com/angriesttrainer. Check it out when you get a chance, and feel free to “like” the page and share some of Vinnie’s quotes.

Vinnie and Anna discuss the “weight loss challenge” scam flyer left on Vinnie’s car.  Match.com, Analog vs. Digital, and The English Language also discussed. Buy Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease here.  Video to make you cry here: 

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie leads off this episode talking about the spreecast he will do with previous guests to the show, Ben Greenfield and Rich Roll. He then gets into a conversation he had with a guy begging for change. Vinnie later gets into an idea he had while talking to yours truly. Vinnie and Anna then get into the oddities of the English language (I still say roof should be pronounced “rew-f”"). They later get into the weight loss scam they’ve discussed previously. After debunking that, they talk about dating sites like Match.com.

Vinnie and Anna discuss all sorts of fitness and diet bits and pieces, most of which are extremely illuminating. Buy Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease here.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

This episode begins with Vinnie and Anna talking about blenders, such as the Vitamix and others. He even brings up yours truly, who recently bought a Ninja (and I love it!). Vinnie later talks haircuts. On a recent trip to the salon, he met Ron Jeremy. Later in the show, they talk about spinning and bike fits.