This is a podcast of an awkward 15 year old girl who talks about random topics from babies to why im always broke
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Hosts Kayla and Lexi take turns each week telling you a story. Every episode varies as we discuss true crime cases, such as serial killers, unsolved crimes, and lesser known crime stories that you may not have heard of. We also tell you scary tales of cryptids and their legends and lore and perhaps how to escape them if encountered. And we won't forget the cults and conspiracy theories, as long as you tune in every Sunday and Thursday to listen in!
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Jon Evans of WECT/Fox Wilmington has nearly 40 years of television news experience. He's asked a lot of questions to newsmakers, and you've seen or heard their answers on his newscasts. Now Jon is asking different questions to those same newsmakers.
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The Tri Doc is a physician on a mission; to dispel all the false notions about injuries, training aids and pseudoscience that permeates the triathlon community. This podcast takes a fresh look at how to train and race for a triathlon while being smart about choices related to gear, nutrition and anything that goes in or on your body.
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Welcome to your new favorite literary podcast! Books and the City Podcast is hosted by four New York City-dwelling, book-nerd best friends who met for one Bookstagram book club, and the rest was history. Unlike most bookish podcasts, each episode of Books and the City stays spoiler-free. Every Monday, the hosts come prepared to discuss the last book they read, meaning you’ll walk away from each weekly episode with four new must-read titles! Pour yourself a glass of whatever, and meet your ne ...
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Ep. 155: Positive thinking and how it impacts performance/Michelle Bond; Unlocking the Power of Fascia: Why It's Essential for Athletes
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In this episode: At the commencement speech for Dartmouth College's graduates in June of this year, Roger Federer spoke eloquently on the power of positive thinking and how it enabled him to win close to 80% of his matches over the course of his career despite having lost almost half of the points that he played in those matches. Can athletes in ot…
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Mike Oblinger: UNCW’s Athletic Director and the Future of the Front Porch
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Mike Oblinger took over as Athletic Director at UNCW in April of 2023, coming to Wilmington from the University of Connecticut where he worked alongside coaches and administrators who won several national championships. Oblinger brings years of experience in fundraising and administration, looking to take Seahawk athletics to the next level, while …
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Ep 154: Which salt is best?/Fiona Moriarty
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In this episode: Everyone knows that sodium is an important component of sport nutrition but what form should it come in? For a long time sodium chloride was preferred but more recently sodium citrate is much more popular. Is there a reason for this change and is there evidence that one is better than the other? The Medical Mailbag discusses the ev…
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Major Frank Zastoupil: Once a Blue Angel, always a Blue Angel
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They fly at 400 miles per hour in fighter jets that are inches apart. The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron has entertained crowds for decades with precision mid-air maneuvers, and U.S. Marine Corps pilot Major Frank Zastoupil had one of the best seats in the house. Major Zastoupil, who is now stationed in North Carolina, is featured in new…
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Ep 153: Doping in triathlon, the 10% question
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In this episode: A widely read and much discussed media article out of Germany quoted researchers who surveyed athletes at the 2024 Challenge Roth on the use of performance enhancing drugs among age group triathletes. The results were somewhat disheartening. Around 10% admitted to using agents that would enhance performance and almost none had any …
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Ep 152: Muscle typology and training variation/Kennon Heard, cardiac arrest survivor
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In this episode: Skeletal muscles are made up of fast twitch and slow twitch fibers each of which has differing properties. The amount of each fiber in muscle varies from person to person and while it is possible to determine this makeup, it is not so easy. The architecture of muscle in each individual is important in determining how a person can p…
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Ep 151: Aging decline and gender variance?/Chris Bagg
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In this episode: It is a fact of life that as we age endurance performance inevitably declines. But do both genders decline at the same rate or, does one gender decline more slowly than the other? Hear what the research says on the Medical Mailbag. Plus, Chris Bagg is the head coach at Campfire Endurance and the writer of an article on whether or n…
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Ep: 150: Fitness and the risk of breast cancer/Doug Morris
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In this episode: How does cardiorespiratory fitness affect the lifetime risk of developing breast cancer in women? In the Medical Mailbag we look at new research that suggests daily exercise can have a profound effect on decreasing the likelihood of developing this disease. Plus, an interview with age group triathlete, author and coach Doug Morris …
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Ep: 149: Biomechanics and running Economy/Mark Cullen
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In this episode: How much do biomechanics influence running economy and is this something that coaches and athletes should work on improving? New research sheds some light and reveals some surprising answers to this questions. Mark Cullen is a successful age group triathlete a coach and one half of the co-hosting duo of the Endurance Icons podcast.…
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Ep 148: Antihistamines and performance/Jonathan Su and the 6-minute cure for knee pain
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In this episode: During allergy season many use antihistamine medications as a means of controlling their symptoms. Emerging evidence suggests that there may be a cost to this practice in the form of decreased endurance performance. On the Medical Mailbag we look at the evidence. Jonathan Su is a long time physical therapist who has written a book …
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Ep 147: Can ginseng make you faster?/Dr. Jim Taylor PhD
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In this episode: Ginseng is a root purported to have myriad beneficial properties making its use widespread in Chinese medicine and across the far east. Recently, a listener asked if this traditional remedy might also have benefits for athletes? On the Medical Mailbag, we dig in to the evidence for and against. Dr. Jim Taylor is a PhD in psychology…
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Ep 146: Strength training to improve endurance performance?/Couples' therapist Kayla Crane
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In this episode: Strength training is advocated for by coaches all the time in order to mitigate injury and improve endurance performance but finding scientific evidence to support these claims has been difficult. A new study gives some insight on the performance aspect and we look at it in the Medical Mailbag. Triathletes can take their selfish pu…
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Erika Arlee & Kristi Ray: Award-winning filmmakers who put females out front
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Erika Arlee and Kristi Ray are kindred spirits. A casting call on Craigslist brought them together a decade ago, sparking a friendship that helped launch their production company, Honey Head Films. Their mission is to tell strong stories from the often-overlooked female perspective. The duo’s debut feature film, the multi award-winning A Song for I…
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Ep 145: Pneumatic Compression Boots revisited/Dorien Morin Van Dam
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In this episode: I first looked at pneumatic compression boots back in episode 3 in 2019. Has there been any research published since then to suggest that my original recommendation has changed? We look at new research in this episode's Medical Mailbag. Plus, an interview with busy entrepreneur, mom and podcaster Doien Morin Van Dam. Her ability to…
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Kayla talks about songs written about true crime. https://www.buzzfeed.com/ehisosifo1/songs-inspired-by-true-crime https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Elementary_School_shooting_(San_Diego) https://www.biography.com/athlete/rubin-carter https://www.georgialeahmoses.com/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-Ramirez https://en.wikipedia.o…
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Ep 144: Mortal Hydration/Tyler Pedersen
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In this episode: Gatorade Endurance is being replaced by Mortal Hydration on IM and 70.3 courses in North America this year. What does that mean for athletes who rely on products provided at aid stations for fueling and hydration? We look at this question in the Medical Mailbag along with special guest Alex Larson. Plus, a conversation with Tyler P…
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In this episode: Turmeric lends a bright color and savory flavor to curries and other foods. For many centuries it has also been used as a natural remedy for most everything that ails you. Recently this spice has been advocated as a miracle anti-inflammatory cure by makers of supplements who sell versions of this root in powders and capsules. But w…
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Lexi discusses Delaware's only serial killer, Steven Pennell. https://delawaretoday.com/life-style/route-40-delaware-serial-killer/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/steven-brian-pennellAv Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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This MLM, disguised as a school, promises to teach students that after spending tens of thousands of dollars, they can learn magic and other spiritual abilities.Av Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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Jessica Holmes: NC’s State Auditor has gone from Pender County to public service
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When Jessica Holmes took the oath of office to become North Carolina’s State Auditor in December 2023, she added another “first” to her growing list of accomplishments. It’s even more impressive when you learn Jessica Holmes experienced homelessness as a child while growing up in Pender County. But thanks to adults who took the time to care, severa…
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Ep 142: MCT oil/Strides for Strength
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In this episode: Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) are advertised as a kind of booster fuel that can provide rapidly available and abundant energy during long training sessions or races. A fair amount of science has been done looking at whether or not this is true and on the Medical Mailbag we bring you the answers. Erin Rosen and Michaela Robertson…
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Lexi goes into the theories and conspiracies surrounding youtuber Marina Joyce, her strange videos, and her disappearance.Av Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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Kayla Thompson: Grinding to take her golf game to the LPGA Tour
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Kayla Thompson had success as a member of the West Bladen High School and UNCW women’s golf teams. Since turning professional in 2019, Kayla has chased the dream of earning her card and playing on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour. After several years of ups and downs, Kayla has now earned the chance to take her game to the next level, …
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Ep 141: Alcohol and sleep/Nick Klingensmith
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In this episode: Does a nightcap interfere with sleep and recovery? We know that alcohol can be deleterious to training but what are its impacts on sleep? Plus, Nick Klingensmith found redemption for hard living through endurance sport and now tells anyone who will listen that they can do the same. Segments: [09:23]- Medical Mailbag: Alcohol and sl…
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Kayla tells the second half of the Snowtown Murders.Av Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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Ep 140: Plasmaide/Marilyn Chychota
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In this episode: Extract of the bark of the maritime pine tree is thought to provide a host of potential benefits to health measures including some that extend to endurance sport. A new product aims to bring this substance to triathletes and is being backed by none other than the Norwegian duo of Iden and Blumenfeldt through their Santara Tech init…
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Lexi talks about the urban legend surrounding the Bunny Man. https://allthatsinteresting.com/bunny-manhttps://www.insidenova.com/headlines/bunny-man-bridge-fact-or-fiction-the-truth-behind-the-chilling-legend/article_a27c7000-dca4-11e8-ad84-af51d935cbcb.htmlhttps://wamu.org/story/17/10/31/true-story-bunnyman-northern-virginias-gruesome-urban-legend…
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Kody Kinsley: From NC to DC and back, just in time for Covid and Medicaid expansion
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Kody Kinsley’s life came full circle in 2023. The man who grew up in Wilmington without health insurance helped roll out a program that will provide coverage for 600,000 North Carolinians. That’s the latest accomplishment for the state’s Health and Human Services Secretary, whose career of firsts has combined his two passions, health care and publi…
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Kayla discusses the murderer John Bunting and the beginning of what would become known as the Snowtown Murders. This episode mentions sexual assault and deals with crimes against the gay community. “No Place for the Weak” – Ryan Green https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowtown_murdersAv Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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Ep 139: Training after illness/Cristina M Ramirez
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In this episode: When is it ok to train through illness and how should you adapt your training when recovering from a malady? We look at several common ailments and discuss if it is safe to train through, whether you should rest up instead and how you should return to training afterwards. Cristina M Ramirez is a three time Ironman and best selling …
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Lexi talks about the survival tale of Phineas Gage, the man who was shot through the head with a pole. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/phineas-gage-neurosciences-most-famous-patient-11390067/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phineas_Gage https://www.britannica.com/biography/Phineas-GageAv Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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Kayla talks about the unsolved mystery of the disappearance of Dorothy Arnold.Av Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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Ep. 138: Carbohydrate periodization/Dr. Daya Grant
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In this episode: Cycling carbohydrates so that you train with low glycogen levels was once thought to be a viable strategy for getting real benefits in endurance performance. This strategy has come in to question with more recent scientific research. On this episode's medical mailbag we take a look and see what the latest data suggests about this c…
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Lexi goes into the Simpsons and everything they have predicted. https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/everything-the-simpsons-predicted-correctly-so-far/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/simpsons-future-predictions-accurate-1140775/Av Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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Terry Hayes: Back at his storytelling best with "The Year of the Locust"
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Terry Hayes found international success when his 2014 debut novel I am Pilgrim became a critically-acclaimed best seller. But in achieving his lifelong ambition, the former journalist and Hollywood screenwriter suddenly found himself in an abyss, searching for the emotional drive to take readers on another page-turning thriller ride. Now, with The …
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I apologize for the audio quality on this episode, not quite sure what happened! But this episode is about more shenanigans that the CIA did in the 50s!Av Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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Ep. 137: Magnesium supplementation/Mark Evans
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In this episode: Magnesium is the latest supplement to be advertised as a panacea for all that ails triathletes. Can it really do everything that the makers of Pillar, a powdered drink form of the element, promise? On this episode's medical mailbag, we take a look at the science. Plus, an interview with age grouper Mark Evans. The former submariner…
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Lexi discusses the nuclear bomb called the DemonCore and how it got it's name. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_core#:~:text=The%20demon%20core%20was%20a,effort%20during%20World%20War%20II. https://allthatsinteresting.com/demon-coreAv Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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Kayla goes into the top ten conspiracies as to why the Titanic sank. https://www.history.com/news/titanic-sinking-conspiracy-myths-jp-morgan-olympic https://spyscape.com/article/the-titanics-top-10-weirdest-conspiracy-theories https://blog.pia.org/2021/04/15/did-the-owners-of-the-rms-titanic-commit-insurance-fraud/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/-d…
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Ep 136: Rebroadcast-The Nutrition Episode
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In this episode: Often referred to as the fourth discipline in triathlon, nutrition remains a source of confusion for many athletes. I have discussed nutrition across many episodes with many guests but I felt like it was time to bring together a couple of experts and dedicate an entire episode to this weighty topic. Alex Larson and Celine Evans are…
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Lexi dives into the urban legends surrounding the Gonjiam Asylum.Av Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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kayla discusses the murders and arson cover up that is the zimmer family and Katherine Brown.Av Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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Ep. 135: Long Run Coffee/Dave Lowry-IM on a BMX!
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In this episode: Long Run Coffee claims to be coffee with a purpose-to help start your day and your run off right by adding a dose of electrolytes to everyone's favorite morning beverage. There are a host of other claims and we wanted to know if any of them are backed up by science so we take a look on this episode's Medical Mailbag. Dave Lowry is …
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