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 discuss the Boston Marathon bombing, pull-ups, and the tomfoolery of Hammer Nutrition.

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

This episode kicks off with Vinnie and Anna chatting about Double Shot coffee. Vinnie then gives a few shout-outs to some superfans. The conversation turns to the Boston Marathon. They get into possible solutions for preventing future violence. Vinnie also tells the story of Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Later, Vinnie drops the hammer (all of these puns are intended, folks) on Hammer Nutrition.

Vinnie and Anna discuss being preppy in the 80s, biofuels, the “Refresher,” and the importance and how-tos of stretching.  NYT article on stretching studies here: Reasons Not To Stretch.

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

In this episode, Vinnie talks about his days at Newman School in New Orleans. A former student recently found him through Facebook. That leads to a trip down memory lane about Vinnie’s good old days as a strength and conditioning coach in the 80s. Later, Vinnie goes off on a rant about the Starbucks “Refresher.” Down the line in this podcast, Vinnie talks about First Lady Michelle Obama, who recently invited some kids to the White House. Vinnie and Anna also go into detail about stretching.

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.

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.

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 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 what it really means to go in and out of ketosis.  Download the Glycemic Index chart here.

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

The show begins with Vinnie telling of his experience earlier in Starbucks. He then talks about a couple of guys who came knocking at home. Vinnie and Anna then take a question on ketosis. They then get into a discussion of “cheat days.” Later in this episode, Anna reads an update from a cyclist who went from a vegan diet to a no sugar/no grain diet and noticed results in just a week. They conclude the show with some peculiar news of more sugary foods in schools, and vegans tweaking their diets.

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 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.