#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
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Notable books mentioned: A Case Against Reality by David White, Why People Like Pain by Paul Bloom, The Sacred and the Profane, Endure by Alex Hutchinson
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The host discusses how our interpretation of reality is shaped by our senses and experiences, referencing David White's work to illustrate the comp…
The host discusses the relationship between pain, fitness, and mindfulness, referencing Paul Bloom's book to explore how extreme experiences can en…
The host discusses the concept of sacredness in relation to fitness and how modern practices often lack this element. They reference 'The Sacred an…
#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness mentions A Case Against Reality by David White, Why People Like Pain by Paul Bloom, The Sacred and the Profane, and Endure by Alex Hutchinson with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
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Books Mentioned
“The author of A Case Against Reality is mentioned in relation to the discussion about perception and reality.”
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“The excerpt mentions Paul Bloom's new book discussing the relationship between pain and meditation, and how it relates to experiences like BDSM.”
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“There's a really good book called, uh, the sacred and the profane that kind of describes how almost all, all human cultures have this idea of sacred and profane.”
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“The speaker mentions reading 'Endure' by Alex Hutchinson and discusses its insights on endurance and the brain's response to boredom in training.”
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“The speaker refers to 'Endurance' by Alex Hutchinson, highlighting the author's expertise and the discussions that arose from reading the book.”
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“The speaker mentions reading Tucker Max's book 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell' and reflects on his journey and transformation.”
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“The speaker references following Ryan Holiday's path of help marketing, implying a connection to his book 'The Obstacle Is the Way'.”
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“The speaker references Joseph Campbell's work, discussing the concept of the hero's journey and personal transformation.”
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“The mention discusses the book 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker, highlighting its main message about the importance of sleep and the length of the book compared to its core message.”
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
Valley Uprising
“It's one of the best documentaries I've seen about the culture growth in Yosemite national parkway climbing came onto the scene.”
300
“The speaker mentions their involvement in the original 300 movie and its sequel, highlighting its impact on fitness culture.”
300: Rise of an Empire
“The speaker references their work on 300: Rise of an Empire as part of their experience in movie fitness.”
Man of Steel
“The speaker mentions their involvement in Man of Steel, indicating their role in training actors for the film.”
Justice League
“The speaker includes Justice League in a list of movies they worked on, relating to fitness training.”
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
“The speaker mentions Batman v Superman, indicating their involvement in the fitness training for the film.”
Wonder Woman
“The speaker lists Wonder Woman as one of the films they worked on, relating to their fitness training experience.”
Aquaman
“The speaker mentions Aquaman in the context of their work with actors and fitness training for the film.”
Andy and Me
“It's a documentary about Jim Carrey and his struggle with identity after becoming his character, Andy.”