An audio show in which Austen Alexander and his girlfriend Sara discuss life, relationships, business, and everything in between!
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Discover the perfect way to end your day with "Sleep with Classic Books," a unique fusion of relaxation and education for literature lovers and sleep enthusiasts. This sleepcast is crafted to cater to both the curious mind that thirsts for knowledge and the tired soul that seeks a tranquil night. Embark on a calming journey through the pages of classic books penned by literary giants such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and many more. Our show weaves together the captivating tal ...
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The That Fit Friend (TF2) podcast is a place to talk about all things fitness, training gear, and much more.
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Classic lit with a modern tone, every other week. From the creators of Myths and Legends, comes an altogether same-but-different podcast set in the world of classic lit. These are the stories of Dracula, The Time Machine, The Three Musketeers. They're stories written by Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and H.P. Lovecraft, but with a casual, modern tone. Listen as Jason and Carissa Weiser breathe new life into the classics and tell the stories of some of the greatest books ever written.
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TEASER: The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1839)
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part one of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. In this episode of Sleep with Classic…
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Guest Episode: Sleep with Classic Films
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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Classic Films. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. The Wizard of Oz (1939) | We journey back to 1939 to explore the world of "The …
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The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal (1839)
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Explore the romantic tumult of early 19th-Century Italy in a narrative both grand and subtle, pulsating with ambitious quests and passionate pursuits. In this episode of Sleep with Classic Books, we delve into the captivating world of Stendhal's 'The Charterhouse of Parma.' Discover a tale where societal flux becomes the silent but impactful shaper…
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The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper (1826)
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Prepare to venture on an extraordinary journey into the untamed wilds of early America with "The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper in the latest episode of Sleep with Classic Books. Is your heart longing for a rugged adventure that echoes the conflict of clashing cultures and embodies the resilience inherent in the human condition? Can…
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TEASER: Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin (1833)
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dare to transport yourself to the resonating rhythms and lyricism of the golden age of Russian literature wi…
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813)
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We step back into the horse-drawn carriages of early 19th-century England in the latest episode of "Sleep with Classic Books." Join us as we waltz through the grand ballrooms of Jane Austen's beloved "Pride and Prejudice," guided by her skilled literary hand. Why has this regency romance captivated readers for more than two centuries? What makes El…
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TEASER: The Prisoner of Chillon by Lord Byron (1816)
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- The chill shores of Lake Geneva is our setting for this episode dedicated to Lord Byron's renowned classic, …
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A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov (1840)
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The turbulent backdrop of Russia in the 1840s is our setting as we navigate the stirring brilliance of Mikhail Lermontov's unforgettable masterpiece, "A Hero of Our Time". There's a complex duality within its enigmatic protagonist, Pechorin. We'll find an audacious story teetering between romantic idealism and societal cynicism. Listen now to disco…
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1820)
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Embark on a ghostly ride through the misty pages of American literature as we delve into Washington Irving's early 19th-century classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." This episode of Sleep with Classic Books takes you to the remote hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where a spectral figure known as the Headless Horseman haunts the town's quiet lan…
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The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter (1809)
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Welcome to "Sleep with Classic Books," where we journey into the tempestuous Highlands of Scotland with the captivating historical novel, "The Scottish Chiefs" by Jane Porter. How did a book from the early 19th century, born in a time of transformation, become a stronghold of storytelling might? How did Jane Porter's profound Scottish roots inspire…
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TEASER: The Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1834)
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Our newest adventure takes us to ancient roman Italy and into Edward Bulwer-Lytton's masterpiece, 'The Last …
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo (1831)
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Immerse yourself in a timeless tale of love, loss and the power of human spirit, set in medieval Paris. Our latest episode features "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. This episode journeys through the cobblestone lanes of 1831, providing a radical transformation of the classic narrative into a poignant exploration of societal unconscious…
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The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper (1841)
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Brace yourselves – the wilderness of 19th century North America awaits you. Our episode takes us deep into a heart-stirring saga about a society wrestling against the inevitable onset of progress, steeped in the untamed grandeur of the American wilderness. Our tale is "The Leatherstocking Tales" by James Fenimore Cooper. Feel the ceaseless brush be…
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TEASER: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (1814)
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dive into the rich literary world of Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park" in this latest episode of Sleep with Cla…
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Welcome to 'Sleep with Classic Books', the podcast that reanimates the spirit of literary giants, one classic at a time. In this enthralling episode, we delve into the very core of the gothic horror genre, exploring the electrifying masterpiece, Frankenstein. In the summer of 1816, Mary Shelley embarked on a literary journey that culminated in Fran…
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1811)
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Welcome to Sleep with Classic Books, where we unravel the majestic tales that have shaped literature. In this first installment, we’ll take you into the world of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility,' a novel that has charmed readers since 1811. But what makes this classic so enduringly popular? Is it the rich blend of romantic intrigue and social …
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Coming soon - Sleep with Classic Books. Rediscover the art of relaxation, connect with your inner self, and enjoy restful sleep. For more shows and information visit Whisper.fm.Av Whisper.fm
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Brittany Diamond | Embracing Strength & Muscle as a Pro Strongwoman
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Brittany Diamond, a professional strongwoman, shares her journey into the world of strongman competitions. She started as a long-distance runner and transitioned to rowing in college. After discovering her natural ability for lifting heavy weights, she participated in her first strongman competition and fell in love with the sport. Brittany discuss…
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Austen Alexander | From US Navy Veteran to Content Creator and Entrepreneur
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Austen Alexander, a US Navy veteran and fitness enthusiast, shares his journey from joining the Navy to becoming a content creator. He discovered his love for fitness at 19 and used it as a way to build discipline and transform his body. After dropping out of college, he joined the Navy and went through intense training to become a diver. However, …
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Harsh Lessons We've Learned From Lifting Mistakes
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The conversation covers the mistakes and lessons learned in the lifting careers of the speakers. It delves into early lifting experiences, body image issues, training mistakes, and gym accidents. Jake and Raechel share insights on the importance of consistency, program following, and the impact of external validation on training habits. In this con…
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Claire Bays | A Journey into Fitness and Sobriety
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In today’s episode, Claire Bays, a personal trainer and content creator, shares her journey into fitness and sobriety. She grew up in a small town in Oklahoma and didn't start going to the gym until her 20s. She struggled with weight gain and eating disorders before finding her way to fitness. Claire also battled alcoholism and made the decision to…
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ALEX MOE | Overcoming Fear and Visualizing Success
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CONNECT WITH ALEX: https://www.instagram.com/themacrobarista/ In this conversation, Jake interviews Alex Moe, a content creator known as The Macro Barista, about his journey in building a successful business around coffee. They discuss the challenges and pain points Alex faced along the way, including a period where he felt like quitting social med…
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Raechel Sinuk | Meet That Fit Friend's NEW Co-Host
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Raechel Sinuk is about to bring a breath of fresh air to the That Fit Friend podcast. She's been in the fitness industry for over a decade and has avid experience with bodybuilding and CrossFit. In this week's podcast, Jake introduces Raechel to the TF2 community, and they discuss plans for the podcast, Raechel's training background, and much more!…
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Austin Current On Weathering Life's TOUGHEST Storms
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Austin Current is a highly respect strength coach and author. His book Science of Strength Training has been an all-time best-selling book globally in the health and fitness sectors. In this week's podcast, I chat with Austin about his new business ventures and how he's navigated arguably one of the toughest points in his life. CONNECT WITH AUSTIN …
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How to effectively tackle HYBRID TRAINING (ft Mark Bottenhorn)
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Mark Bottenhorn is an ultra-endurance athlete, hybrid athlete, HYROX competitor, powerlifter, professional soccer player, coach, corporate professional, dad... the list goes on. In this week's podcast, I chat with Mark about hybrid training and navigating mental lows while trying to progress workouts. CONNECT WITH MARK Instagram: https://instagram.…
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Joey Miuccio: the FITTEST Commercial Pilot In the World?
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Joey Miuccio has become a close friend of mine over the last few years. What started as a connection through a mutual company we worked with has blossomed into an incredible bromance. Whenever you talk to Joey, you know your mood is going to be lifted. That's why I wanted to have him on the TF2 podcast. The way he approaches his life and goals set …
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Dr. Freddie Drummond is in a great position: a fulfilling job, a wonderful fiancée, and the respect of titans of industry. So...why is he going out at night, living a double life? Today's story was based on "South of the Slot" by Jack London.Av Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
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Time Enough at Last: One for the Books
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Someday Henry Bemis is going to do it. Sometime he is going to go to that wonderful, glorious place and live the life of his dreams. The place? Well, the public library, of course. But...today is not that day. -- Today's episode was inspired by "Time Enough at Last" by Lynn Venable.Av Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
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Isabella von Weissenberg Talks Powerlifting, Mental Contrasting, & Bao Buns
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Isabella von Weissenberg, a World-Class Powerlifter, Founder & Coach of Tempest Barbell, and just overall bad@$$ human being, joins Jake & Nikki this week on the TF2 Podcast! From casually starting lifting in her early 20s with no sports experience to breaking multiple world records early in her career, Isabella has had a unique competitive powerli…
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What happens when your nose leaves your face...and starts living a better life than you? Today's episode was adapted from the story "The Nose" by Nikolai Gogol. You can find the full text here. -- Looking for something else to listen to? Check out Best of the Worst! It used to be a segment on this show. Now it's a weekly mini-cast. https://www.next…
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You receive a letter from an old friend. He isn't doing well. He invites you to visit him at his house. His house...that's eating him whole. Today's episode was inspired by "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe.Av Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
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Mark Bottenhorn Talks Running, Recovery, & Mental Health
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Mark Bottenhorn is a hyphenate -- ultra endurance athlete, hybrid athlete, record holder, powerlifter, collegiate soccer player, coach, corporate professional, dad... the list goes on. It's easy to look at his life and think he has it all. And, you wouldn't be wrong. But Mark has been through a lot to get to where he is. He's had to work really har…
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Talking Kim K's Traps and Why Jake HATES White Shoes
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In this episode, we discuss new cross-training shoes, why Kim K wants traps "out" for the summer, fitness pendulum swings, and the ever-changing landscape of how social media continues to warp our perception of beauty. REVIEWS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Nike Metcon 8 Article: https://thatfitfriend.com/nike-metcon-8-review/ Video: https://www.youtube.…
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Best Trainers for Travel (*Jake turns 30!* NYC Trip)
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In this episode, we talk Jake's birthday & his & Nikki's big NYC trip, how to choose shoes for travel & favorite travel-friendly picks, and managing stress around training and nutrition while traveling. Bonus content: how to smuggle dogs on a plane! REVIEWS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Nike Metcon 8 Article: https://thatfitfriend.com/nike-metcon-8-revi…
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Arune Talks Comics, Fitness, & Bad Reviews
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Arune Singh, Director of Brand at Skybound Entertainment & a member of the TF2 Community, comes on this week's podcast to talk writing for Jake's competitor, reviewing shoes for beginners, & how he got into the comic industry because of... soap operas? CONNECT WITH ARUN Twitter: @arune Instagram: @arunesingh SHOES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Under Arm…
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How did I *really* get into training shoes?
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Aaaand we're back! After a short hiatus, the TF2 Podcast is back and better than ever! In this episode, we talk the shoes we've been loving & testing, Lululemon's dive into shoes & NFT footwear (this is not a crypto podcast, we promise!), Jake's first training shoes and how his passion for them developed over time, & 5 things to look for in a shoe.…
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Two men, a servant and his master, take a drive on a snowy evening. The experience will forever alter both of their lives. Adapted from "Master and Man" by Leo Tolstoy. -- If it sounds like it would be your thing, check out Mitos y Leyendas, Myths and Legends in Spanish! https://myths.link/mitosAv Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
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It's the 2010s and nuclear war between the US and the Soviet Union has forced humanity into bunkers, scorching the planet and leaving only the Leadys, the semi-sentient robot fighters, to continue to wage the war above against other Leadys. The humans below, however, think that their Leadys might have other motives... -- Adapted from "The Defenders…
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We learn which crime Sherlock Holmes thinks is the absolute worst...and it's not what you think it is. Also, the great detective tries his hand at crime himself. Once he crosses that line, will he be able to come back from it? -- Check out Best of the Worst! https://www.nextpod.com/botwAv Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
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A young woman working as a servant for a cruel countess falls in love with the man across the street. It seems like a fairy tale, but are there more sinister motivations at play? Adapted from " The Queen of Spades" by Alexander PushkinAv Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
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Tony Nash On Leadership and Working Through Trauma
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When it comes to productivity and leadership, Tony Nash is your guy. Tony wears a lot of different hats. He's hosts the Got Your Six podcast, runs a mentorship program, and helps others hone in on their leadership skills. In this episode, we talk about a variety of topics that span from overcoming mental miles to dealing with trauma. CONNECT WITH A…
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Sanger Rainsford, a big-game hunter, just wants to go home, but he finds himself on an island belonging to General Zaroff, a fellow hunter with twisted, unorthodox tastes. Sanger refuses to go along with Zaroff, but what will last longer, Sanger's adherence to his principles...or his life? Adapted by the Weisers from "The Most Dangerous Game" Read …
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Every home gym needs this... (Ft Jake from Garage Gym Experiment)
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Jake Jaworski is the Founder and Owner of Garage Gym Experiment. Garage Gym Experiment is a resource that is designed to help you simplify the process of building out your home gym. Whether you're just getting started on your home gym journey or you're trying to figure out which new piece of equipment you should invest in, Garage Gym Experiment is …
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Humanity is isolated for their own safety in their homes, but they settle in to communicate through world-wide messaging and video calls, and face-to-face, person-to-person interaction becomes rarer and rarer, to the point that it's uncomfortable and awkward. And no, the writer had no knowledge of the year 2020. E. M. Forster's prescient work of sc…
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The story of Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief, begins with him sending a letter to a baron with the exact date and time he will rob the man. The baron immediately contacts the best detective in France. ...oh and Arsène Lupin is actually in prison so the armed guards, locked gates, and flooded tunnels seem like overkill. But...this is Arsène Lupin, so,…
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Dr. Andy Chen On Overcoming *YOUR* Moment
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Dr. Andy Chen is a Physical Therapist and a Co-Owner of Moment Physical Therapy and Performance, based in NYC. Dr. Chen works with a variety of clients in-person and remotely including elite athletes, the general population, and those rehabbing and coming back from injuries. In this episode, Dr. Andy and I talk about a variety of topics including t…
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Nikki On Lifting Mistakes and Navigating *TRIGGERING* Content
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Nikki Koplitz is a personal trainer, engineer, and strength enthusiast. Nikki has been coaching for the last three years and has been training and building her knowledge in the gym for well over a decade. In this episode, Nikki and I cover a variety of topics including her top beginner lifting mistakes, navigating a corporate job while training, an…
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Don On Using Your Breath to Decrease Stress
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Don Tran is the Co-Founder of Deepend Fitness and the Underwater Torpedo League. In addition, Don is also a trainer, a co-author of F.R.E.E. Your Mind Guidebook, and a former marine. When it comes to putting yourself into uncomfortable elements like being underwater to improve both your mental and physical performance — Don is your guy. He's a grea…
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Kyle On What *ACTUALLY* Creates Training Progress
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Kyle Dobbs has been in the fitness industry for well over a decade and is the Founder of Compound Performance. Every quarter, he runs a mentorship program for other trainers and coaches that provides a wealth of knowledge with his business partner Matt Domney. Kyle is also a co-host on the Compound Performance Radio podcast, he has a YouTube channe…
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Waleed on Balancing Coaching With An Unexpected Diagnosis
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Waleed Hourani is a powerlifter, strength coach, and is one of the Co-Owners of Project Strength. Waleed is a fantastic coach and works with a variety of athletes with a majority of them being powerlifters. In this episode, we talk about coaching through the pandemic, the state of fitness on social media, and how Waleed has balanced coaching while …
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