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.

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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.

Vinnie and Anna talk to Andrea Anders and Dana from Wisconsin!  Also Dr. Oz, bullet proof coffee, and how to count calories.

Brace yourselves for Vinnie 20 years ago in W magazine:

Fake Coke Video Here:

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

Vinnie, Anna, Andrea, and Andrea’s BFF Dana are all in the studio for this episode. They lead off the show talking about the cover photo for Vinnie’s book, as well as the one above from his modeling days. Andrea then gives an update on her father’s weight loss, and her own progress. Vinnie later talks about daily use of bullet proof coffee, and calorie counting.

Vinnie and Anna talk about eccentric contraction, super fans, and Bugs Bunny.

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

Vinnie somehow ties Mickey Mouse to the diet and fitness industry in this episode. Later, Vinnie explains muscle contraction. Vinnie then talks about doctors coddling their patients who are unhealthy.

Vinnie and Anna discuss bullet proof coffee, lactose intolerance, almond milk, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a ton of other listener questions.

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

Vinnie starts this episode by talking about physical education in schools. “It belongs there,” he says. Having connections to James Carville, he tried to get involved with the President’s physical fitness program. Instead, Arnold Schwarzenegger took over the post. Vinnie and Anna then loathe the boasting they endure on Facebook. They follow that with some coffee tips. That leads to a discussion of the Vitamix. Later, they talk about lactose intolerance. They get into a discussion of NBA star Kobe Bryant‘s diet.

Serena Scott Thomas comes back to chat about all things running.  Vinnie, Anna, and Serena discuss customer service issues at Lululemon and the USPS.

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

Serena Scott Thomas returns to the show for this episode. They begin this one by talking about “burn out” among ultra runners. As Serena says in the show, “Every improvement needs to be built upon a solid foundation.” That leads to discussion of over-training for events. They later talk about the best and worst shoes for running. Following that, they answer a listener’s question about stevia. They later give shout-outs to a few listeners, including Senator Gary Hand, who lost nearly 60 pounds. The show wraps up with the trio lamenting the decline of customer service.

Serena Scott Thomas

Vinnie and Anna film a segment live for the OWN network!  Oprah Winfrey, lookout!

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

Vinnie and Anna start the show talking about chocolate cravings. Vinnie then goes into a rant about Big Food for his Oprah segment. They then answer a listener question on carbohydrate intake.

Vinnie and Anna talk to the wonderful Jimmy Moore of “Livin La Vida Low Carb.”  This Dr. Oz video is discussed.

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

Vinnie and Anna begin the show discussing the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. That leads to a conversation about mental health Vinnie had with Howie Mandel. They then talk about carbonation and cellulite. That leads to an interview with Jimmy Moore, who once weighed over 400 pounds. He started to make a change back in 2004. They move into discussion of Dr. Oz. During their interview, they refer to the book Wheat Belly, which if you’re interested in ordering it, you can get it by clicking through the Amazon link on this site.

A very special interview with the great Dean Lorey!

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

The man who is literally running Hollywood, Dean Lorey, is in studio. They start the show talking about Gay Andy coming over for Christmas, but Dean won’t be able to make it because he’ll be in Hawaii. Vinnie then receives a call from his girlfriend, Serena Scott Thomas, who is in the middle of Christmas shopping hell. Vinnie later talks about Dr. Oz, who he calls a walking, talking infomercial. The conversation then turns to Dean’s beard, which draws comparisons to comedian Brian Posehn. Vinnie and Dean tell the story of how they wrote the book together, including mood lighteners like Family Guy and Shakira, particularly, the “Hips Don’t Lie” video. They later talk about if a movie were made Vinnie would be played by Daniel Day Lewis and Dean by Paul Giamatti. They then compare their southern roots, as both Dean and Anna have lived in Georgia.

Andrea Anders returns for more No Sugar No Grains QandA.  Ketosis explained, weightloss is happening, people.

Very special interview with the one and only Gary Taubes, author of Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It and Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health, two of our most favorite books here at The Angriest Trainer podcast.  Check out more info on Gary at NuSI.org and at his site: GaryTaubes.com.