Vinnie and Anna discuss the Ironman resting rafts, what should be our optimal weight, and running injuries.

Support Superfan Mike Tate raising money for Beyond Blue!!! (More info about Beyond Blue here and the North Face 100 here)

Traffic performing “Low Spark on High Heeled Boys”:

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Once again, Vinnie and Anna take a trip down memory lane…musically, that is. They then bring up the well-known Neville family. Vinnie reminisces about his days in New Orleans. Later, they talk about the Ironman swim changes. Strap in for a rant. Vinnie and Anna then move on to a few questions. Later, they talk about optimal weight.

Vinnie and Anna discuss the NCAA program, Spelman College’s new move toward fitness for all students, and a Hammer Nutrition Follow Up.

Huffduffer.com can be accessed through the Google Chrome Browser.

Julian Baker Sponge or Bread video:

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Early in this episode, Vinnie and Anna chat with Serena Scott Thomas. They also talk about the Prius crowd, as Vinnie recalls a run-in with Ed Begley Jr. Then they turn to discussion of Huffduffer (link above). “It’s like Pinterest for podcasts,” Anna explains. Later, Vinnie talks about college sports and the millions of dollars generated.

Superfan Mike Tate

Vinnie and Anna discuss this article at Popular Science on 9 Reasons To Avoid Sugar As If Your Life Depended On It.  They also talk to super fan Mike Tate in Australia, who is doing a 50K on May 17th to raise money for Beyond Blue.

A little Curtis Mayfield just for you:

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This episode starts with a bang as Vinnie comes out of the gate singing “Diamond in the Back” by Curtis Mayfield (video link above). The conversation then turns to previous guest Minnie Driver. Vinnie and Anna then go over the article (linked above) on reasons to avoid sugar. In the conversation, he brings up an experience yours truly had recently where I overheard a guy talking about how he’s on disability (probably due to being overweight). Later, they interview Mike Tate about his upcoming running event.

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 have Dean Lorey on the show to celebrate the 100th episode of the Angriest Trainer podcast.  See this movie: Happy.

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Dean Lorey returns for the 100th episode extravaganza. After an update from Dean, they talk about their guy’s nights out. Vinnie then talks about his experiences at the shooting range. They later discuss the movie Happy (link above). The conversation eventually turns to the perils of wearing underwear.

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:

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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 discuss how ego can get in the way of becoming a better athlete, plus they discuss Andrew Weaver’s blog.

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Vinnie begins this show talking about his experience with skeet shooting. Lesson to be learned? Don’t let your ego get in the way. Vinnie and Anna then get into Andrew Weaver’s blog (check out the link above). Later, they debate structure to aerobic exercise. Vinnie then brings up The Heart Attack Grill. That goes right into talk of taxing soda.

Vinnie and Anna talk health, fitness, and roach motels with Dr. X.

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Vinnie leads off this episode by bringing up the “Do not abandon your baby” sign he saw on a coroner van. They then get the anonymous Dr. X on the phone. After introducing Dr. X, they get into a discussion of “boot camp” programs. Vinnie even tells my story about a boot camp I went to where the instructor was the heaviest person there, yelling at other heavy people. Later, they talk about being on time (i.e. Lombardi Time). That leads to discussion of heart rates. Stick around until the end because Dr. X talks about the weirdest things she’s found up people’s butts.

Vinnie and Anna discuss Zone 2 aerobic training.

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Vinnie kicks off this episode with a rant about Jillian Michaels. Vinnie and Anna then get into listener questions. That leads to talk of aerobic training.

Andrea Anders visits with Vinnie and Anna to talk Golden Globes and more No Sugar No Grains.

Gropey picture and article here

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Despite being under the weather, Vinnie keeps his commitment to helping the train down the track. Andrea Anders also sits in for this episode. They lead off with a discussion about a groping incident between Andrea and boyfriend Matt LeBlanc. Vinnie goes on to talk about his dog, Stella, who got into some pills (HTP5)and narrowly escaped death. Vinnie happened to catch her having a seizure, so he grabbed her and ran out of the house with the bottle. Fortunately, there was a happy ending to the ordeal. Later, Andrea talks about going “full Wisconsin” on the food at the Golden Globes. Serena Scott Thomas calls in later, and they talk about chi running. Vinnie then mentions that visitors can sign up for the free newsletter. You can find the form on www.vinnietortorich.com. They move on to discussion about Miss Alabama Katherine Webb, the girlfriend of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron.