Abel James Show
Abel James Show

Abel James Show

Abel James

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Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. In-depth interviews with 400+ world-renowned experts including James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Mark Hyman, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, JP Sears, and many more. Originally launched in 2012 with the tongue-in-cheek title, The Fat-Burning Man Show, this podcast hit #1 in Health in 8 countries with 100 million downloads and 4 independent media awards. Featuring in-depth interviews with Professional Athletes, #1 Bestselling Authors, Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Touring Musicians, Comedians, Artists, and more, this podcast will dramatically change the way you think so you can achieve mastery in health and performance. A leading voice in health and technology for more than a decade, Abel James has helped millions train like the masters and get in the best physical, mental, and spiritual shape of their lives. Abel James is an OG Podcaster, New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Wild Diet,” and an award-winning Musician. He’s starred as a Celebrity Coach on ABC Television, in documentaries, and has been featured in People, Entertainment Tonight, Forbes, Fox News, and many other major media platforms and podcasts. Get ready to explore a wide variety of topics to help you master your mindset and motivation, delving into mental health, circadian biology, mitochondrial health, peak performance optimization, and much more...

Recent Episodes

From Illness to Ironman with Brett and Harry of the Meat Mafia
DEC 19, 2024
From Illness to Ironman with Brett and Harry of the Meat Mafia
If you could save $400,000 a year in medical costs by making a radical change to your diet, would you do it?<br /><br />Today we’re here with <strong>Brett Ender</strong> and <strong>Harry Gray</strong>, fellow Austinites, former college athletes turned entrepreneurs and hosts of the Meat Mafia podcast. From fitness to faith, we cover a lot of ground in this one and I hope you enjoy.<br /><br />In this episode, you’ll hear:<br /><ul><li>How Brett <strong>saved $400,000</strong> a year by making a radical change to his diet</li><li>The power of <strong>lifestyle interventions</strong> over medication</li><li><strong>Strategies to compete</strong> as low-carb ultra-endurance athletes</li><li>How to <strong>balance</strong> entrepreneurial pursuits with athletic ambitions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>Read the show notes: <a href="https://fatburningman.com/from-illness-to-ironman-with-brett-and-harry-of-the-meat-mafia/" target="_blank">https://fatburningman.com/from-illness-to-ironman-with-brett-and-harry-of-the-meat-mafia/</a><br /><br />Go to <a href="https://nobleorigins.com/" target="_blank">https://nobleorigins.com/</a> for Brett and Harry’s nose-to-tail grass-fed beef protein powder with organs, bone marrow, colostrum and more<br /><br />Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: <a href="https://abeljames.substack.com/" target="_blank">https://abeljames.substack.com/</a><br /><br />Listen and support the show on Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH" target="_blank">https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH</a><br /><br />Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman</a><br /><br />Like the show on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman</a><br /><br />Follow on X: <a href="https://x.com/abeljames" target="_blank">https://x.com/abeljames</a><br /><br />Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: <a href="http://fatburningman.com/bonus" target="_blank">http://fatburningman.com/bonus</a>&nbsp;
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60 MIN
Suzanne Santo: How to Reinvent a Broken Music Industry
DEC 14, 2024
Suzanne Santo: How to Reinvent a Broken Music Industry
Why do so many famous, seemingly successful musicians wind up completely broke?<br /><br />In this bonus series, I’m interviewing incredibly talented musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting technology to reinvent the music industry.<br /><br />Today we’re here with <strong>Suzanne Santo</strong>, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. A tireless creator, her sound has been described as Americana, Southern-gothic soul, and forward-thinking rock &amp; roll. Santo performed for a decade as a member of the L.A.-based duo HoneyHoney, and went on to tour the world from Greece to Glastonbury as a member of Hozier’s band.<br /><br />You’re going to dig this one. In this episode, you’ll hear:<br /><ul><li>The surprising and tragic truth about <strong>big contracts in the music industry</strong></li><li>How and why musicians lose <strong>creative control</strong> over their art and identity</li><li>How to maintain top health and <strong>performance on the road</strong></li><li>How to <strong>balance a career</strong> as a musician with being a mother</li><li>Why <strong>deleting all of your social media</strong> accounts is awesome</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>Be sure to listen until the end of this show to hear Suzanne’s track, <em>Worried</em>.<br /><br />These special episodes with fellow performing artists are free of ads with no sponsors, so if you like what you’re hearing, you can support this show by sending a “boost” or “boostagram” to this episode on a modern podcasting app like <a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain</a>.<br /><br />If you want to help <strong>create a better future for music</strong> and podcasting, here’s your challenge:&nbsp;<br /><ol><li>Download the <a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain</a> app.</li><li>Add a few dollars to your lightning wallet.</li><li>Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message.</li></ol>Since the Abel James Show is now using modern podcasting 2.0 technology, your contribution will automatically be split 50/50 with Suzanne Santo. We truly appreciate your support!<br /><br />If you’d like to hear Suzanne Santo LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX.<br /><strong>&gt;&gt; Get your tickets</strong> ($10): <a href="https://antonesnightclub.com/tm-event/adam-currys-boostagram-ball-live" target="_blank">AntonesNightclub.com</a><br /><strong>&gt;&gt; Or join the Livestream</strong> on <a href="https://tunestr.io/" target="_blank">Tunestr</a> or <a href="https://www.boostagramball.com/" target="_blank">Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast</a> (<em>Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024</em>)<br /><br />Head over to <a href="https://www.suzannesanto.com/" target="_blank">SuzanneSanto.com</a> for music, upcoming shows, merch and more from Suzanne Santo<br /><br />Read the show notes: <a href="https://fatburningman.com/suzanne-santo-how-to-reinvent-a-broken-music-industry/" target="_blank">https://fatburningman.com/suzanne-santo-how-to-reinvent-a-broken-music-industry/</a>
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48 MIN
Stacey McCann: Why “Getting Fired” Needs to Go On Your To-Do List
DEC 13, 2024
Stacey McCann: Why “Getting Fired” Needs to Go On Your To-Do List
How much do musicians actually make streaming and performing live? <br /><br />The truth is gnarlier than you think! <br /><br />But we’re working hard to change that. <br /><br />This is the third episode in our bonus series, where you’re hearing rapid fire interviews with musicians who are reinventing the music industry by using cutting-edge “Value 4 Value” technology. <br /><br />This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit on December 15th and our live music performance at Antone’s Nightclub on December 16th. <br /><br />Today we’re here with my dear friend and longtime bandmate, <strong>Stacey McCann</strong>. Stacey is a vocalist, songwriter, bassist, and the leadwoman of S.O.B. &amp; The Dangs (S.O.B. = Stace On Bass).<br /><br />In this episode, you’ll hear:<br /><ul><li>Why you need to add “<strong>getting fired</strong>” to your to-do list</li><li><strong>How much musicians actually make</strong> streaming and playing live</li><li>What being a musician was like <strong>before social media</strong></li><li>How to convince yourself to <strong>create your dream band</strong></li><li>And much more…</li></ul>Make sure to listen at the end of this interview for a concert recording where Stacey and I perform live as S.O.B. &amp; The Dangs. You’ll be hearing “Surrender” and “Whole Lot of Trouble.” We hope you dig it. <br /><br />These special episodes with fellow performing artists are free of ads with no sponsors, so if you like what you’re hearing, you can support this show by sending a “boost” or “boostagram” to this episode on a modern podcasting app like <a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain</a>.<br /><br />If you want to help <strong>create a better future for music </strong>and podcasting, here’s your challenge:&nbsp;<br /><ol><li>Download the <a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain</a> app.</li><li>Add a few dollars to your lightning wallet.</li><li>Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message.</li></ol>Since the Abel James Show is now using modern podcasting 2.0 technology, your contribution will automatically be split 50/50 with Stacey McCann. We truly appreciate your support!<br /><br />If you’d like to hear S.O.B. and The Dangs LIVE, we’ll be rocking the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX. <br /><strong>&gt;&gt; Get your tickets</strong> ($10): <a href="https://antonesnightclub.com/tm-event/adam-currys-boostagram-ball-live" target="_blank">AntonesNightclub.com</a><br /><strong>&gt;&gt; Or join the Livestream </strong>on <a href="https://tunestr.io/" target="_blank">Tunestr</a> or <a href="https://www.boostagramball.com/" target="_blank">Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast</a> (<em>Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024</em>)<br /><br />Head over to <a href="https://www.sobthedangs.com/" target="_blank">sobthedangs.com</a> for music, upcoming shows and more from Stacey McCann<br /><br />Read the show notes:<a href="https://fatburningman.com/stacey-mccann-why-getting-fired-needs-to-go-on-your-to-do-list/" target="_blank"> https://fatburningman.com/stacey-mccann-why-getting-fired-needs-to-go-on-your-to-do-list/</a>&nbsp;
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67 MIN
Johnny Elrod: What Real Musicians Think of AI-Generated Music
DEC 12, 2024
Johnny Elrod: What Real Musicians Think of AI-Generated Music
What do real musicians think of AI-Generated music?<br /><br />In this 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting 2.0 tech to reinvent the music industry.<br /><br />This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit and our live music performance at Antone’s hosted by the inventor of modern podcasting and legendary MTV VJ, Adam Curry.<br /><br />We’re here today with <strong>Johnny Elrod</strong>, fellow Texan, musician, and drummer for FM Rodeo. In this episode, you’ll hear:<br /><ul><li>What real musicians think about <strong>AI-Generated music</strong></li><li>How to approach <strong>learning a musical instrument</strong> in an age of distraction</li><li>Why having <strong>your own music library</strong> is better than Spotify</li><li>Why labor-intensive hobbies that don’t have a financial pay off are <strong>worth it</strong></li><li>And more…</li></ul>Hang on until the end of this interview to hear a track from FM Rodeo, “Rit Jons.”<br /><br />And if you’d like to drop some “sats” in the tip jar for today’s episode, your contributions will automatically be split 50/50 with FM Rodeo. So, to leave a little tip, all you have to do is:<br /><ol><li>Download the <a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain</a> app.</li><li>Add a few bucks to your lightning wallet.</li><li>Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message.</li></ol>If you’d like to hear FM Rodeo LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX. <br /><strong>&gt;&gt; Get your tickets</strong> ($10): <a href="https://antonesnightclub.com/tm-event/adam-currys-boostagram-ball-live" target="_blank">AntonesNightclub.com</a><br /><strong>&gt;&gt; Or join the Livestream </strong>on <a href="https://tunestr.io/" target="_blank">Tunestr</a> or <a href="https://www.boostagramball.com/" target="_blank">Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast</a> (<em>Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024</em>)<br /><br />Go to <a href="https://www.fmrodeotx.com/" target="_blank">FMRodeoTX.com</a> for upcoming shows, lyrics, merch and more from FM Rodeo<br /><br />Read the show notes: <a href="https://fatburningman.com/johnny-elrod-what-real-musicians-think-of-ai-generated-music/" target="_blank">https://fatburningman.com/johnny-elrod-what-real-musicians-think-of-ai-generated-music/</a>&nbsp;
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52 MIN
Ainsley Costello: How Bitcoin is Disrupting the Music Industry
DEC 11, 2024
Ainsley Costello: How Bitcoin is Disrupting the Music Industry
Technology is disrupting the music industry once again. <br /><br />In this week's special 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with incredible musicians who are using cutting edge podcasting tech to reinvent the music industry.<br /><br />We’re kicking off this bonus series with one of the top artists in the world of value-for-value music, <strong>Ainsley Costello</strong>.&nbsp;<br /><br />Ainsley began performing in school and community musical theatre productions at the age of 7. Fueled by her passion and determination, she began taking classes at Berklee College of Music online at just 15 years old.&nbsp;<br /><br />A rare combination of raw talent and relentless ambition, Ainsley has a resume of those twice her age, graduating from Berkeley magna cum laude with a degree in music business at the age of 19, with over 20 commercial single releases and 200 shows in 20+ states under her belt—no big deal. And I get the feeling that she's just getting warmed up.&nbsp;<br /><br />In this episode with Ainsley Costello, you’ll hear:<br /><ul><li>What really happens when <strong>artists sign their lives away</strong> to record companies</li><li>The<strong> future of music</strong> in the age of generative AI</li><li>How artists and DJs are using podcasting technology to <strong>reimagine the music industry</strong></li><li>A few inspiring words that might just convince you to <strong>chase your dreams</strong></li><li>And more…</li></ul>Make sure to listen to the end of this interview to hear one of Ainsley’s tunes, “Cherry on Top” the first song to ever to hit one million Satoshis on Wavlake!<br /><br />And if you’d like to drop a some “sats” in the tip jar for today’s episode, which will be split 50/50 with Ainsley, simply:&nbsp;<br /><ol><li>Download the <a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain.fm</a> app</li><li>Add a few bucks to your lightning wallet</li><li>Find this episode on Fountain, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message</li></ol>If you’d like to hear Ainsley Costello LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX. <br /><strong>&gt;&gt; Get your tickets</strong> ($10): <a href="https://antonesnightclub.com/tm-event/adam-currys-boostagram-ball-live" target="_blank">AntonesNightclub.com</a><br /><strong>&gt;&gt; Or join the Livestream </strong>on <a href="https://tunestr.io/" target="_blank">Tunestr</a> or <a href="https://www.boostagramball.com/" target="_blank">Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast</a> (<em>Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024</em>)<br /><br />Go to <a href="https://AinsleyCostello.com" target="_blank">AinsleyCostello.com</a> to connect with Ainsley and hear a sampling of her music <br /><br />Read the show notes: <a href="https://fatburningman.com/ainsley-costello-how-bitcoin-is-disrupting-the-music-industry" target="_blank">https://fatburningman.com/ainsley-costello-how-bitcoin-is-disrupting-the-music-industry</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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66 MIN