Vinnie and Anna have Andrea Anders back again to talk McDonald’s marketing techniques with Jessica Gottlieb, Coca-Cola’s anti-obesity campaign, and running shoe drops.

70 Pound Dachsund

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

Vinnie and Anna go back to the music with a rendition of “She Talks To Angels” by The Black Crowes. Andrea Anders is back in the studio for another episode. Early on, they talk about triathletes who are able to finish triathlons despite having weight issues. Later, Jessica Gottlieb joins the show to talk about McDonald’s and the practice of Ronald McDonald visiting schools. After chatting with Jessica, they get into the Coca-Cola calorie count campaign. They also talk about the drop of running shoes. Toward the end of the episode, they discuss the development of children. Oh, and Anna serenades us once again with her Aaron Neville impression.

Vinnie and Anna are joined by Andrea Anders to discuss Napoleon Hill, the dangers of vegetable juice, how to eat No Sugar No Grains as a vegan, Chris Christie, and Nigella Lawson.

Nigella Lawson

How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking

Think and Grow Rich

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

Vinnie and Anna chat about the band Blind Melon as this episode kicks off. That leads to Vinnie talking about his favorite authors from way back when he was a kid. Later in the podcast, Andrea Anders joins for another appearance. The conversation includes mention of British foodie Nigella Lawson (picture above).

Chris Christie

Later, Vinnie weighs in (pun intended) on Christ Christie’s lap band surgery.

Vinnie and Anna give shout-outs and answers to Superfan questions.

UK Mars Bar Ad from 1983:

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

Vinnie’s love of introducing his favorite music on the show continues early in this one. He kicks off this podcast with a clip of guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughn. About midway through the show, they play back an old Mars candy ad from 30 years ago (link above). Vinnie then rants on Bob Harper. This leads to Vinnie’s update on why his book has been delayed. Later, they get into some superfan shout-outs.

Vinnie and Anna talk leg exercises, elliptical machine settings, and the myriad activities LA drivers do in their cars.

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

Leading off this episode, Vinnie and Anna chat about adventures in Los Angeles traffic. Vinnie tells of the sights he sees on the freeways (the good, bad, and ugly). Later, Vinnie and Anna reminisce about how their mutual friend, Nancy Wolfson, introduced them. Nancy runs Brain Tracks Audio. Vinnie goes on to talk about the availability of his book. “You can get this book any way you want to get it. I think we’re even going to do it on stone tablets,” he says. Anna and Vinnie close out the episode talking about a so-called fitness article.

Vinnie and Anna talk to Dr. X, Jessica Gottlieb, & super fan Pam Ayers.

Info about KFC Kids Meals here.

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

In this podcast episode, Vinnie and Anna check in with former guest Dr. X. They happen to catch her during a run, but she kindly advises on lowering high blood pressure. Dr. X offers tips on salt intake and exercise. Later in the show, Vinnie and Anna chat with another returning guest, Jessica Gottlieb. They talk about how Big Food types like KFC are taking advantage of mom bloggers. That leads to a conversation with Pam Ayers, one of the show’s super fans.

Vinnie and Anna talk in-studio to Rich Roll, author of Finding Ultra, and our favorite vegan!

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

Author and podcaster Rich Roll returns for a second interview. They lead off the show with discussion of the flu vaccine. They then talk about audio books, and how podcast innovator Adam Carolla read his own books with lots of improvisation. Later, they get into the craziness of Calabasas and Hidden Hills (two affluent southern California cities). Bruce Jenner comes up next as topic of conversation. They later discuss the difficulties of promoting a book.

Rich Roll

Vinnie and Anna discuss this ridiculous article, how to control carb cravings, and the Celebrity Cougars Vinnie loves.

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

Leading off this episode, Vinnie and Anna talk about vitamin products and how some have fillers. Vinnie talks about the possibility of selling better vitamins. Anna then reads an article about eating less. As Vinnie frequently says, we’re the only animal on the planet that thinks it’s a good day when we have less to eat. Vinnie then begins to lose his mind as Anna reads more. Anna reads an article that says surgery and drugs are the most effective treatment for obesity. This causes Vinnie to go nuts and practically give up on podcasting. Vinnie then talks about his now infamous appearance on Oprah. Vinnie was doing the cougar thing before it was cool. He was also wearing pink pants, which was never cool. This leads to a discussion of celebrity cougars. They talk about Jennifer Coolidge (Stifler’s mom from The American Pie series), Jane Fonda, Helen Mirren, and of course, Sophia Loren (Vinnie’s all-time favorite cougar). They then take questions about dealing with carb cravings.

Vinnie and Anna interview Matthew Fueling, a podcast listener who recently beat Hairy Cell Leukemia.  Yes on Prop 37, California!

Vinnie lays out all the dietary ketosis details, the definition of low-carb living, and how to eat during holiday binge fests.  Green smoothies as well as Dr. Phinney & Jeff Volek’s book The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable are discussed.

Vinnie clarifies his yoga issues, Anna does Q & A with Vinnie:  night eating, wine, and the mysteries of cupcake icing.  Vinnie address the heated debate of Farm Raised salmon vs. Wild Caught salmon.   Shout-outs to Jess Perreca, Jessica Gottlieb, Matt Kelley, Dean Lorey, Howie Mandel, Bill Meadows, and of course, Gluten Free Anna.