The Long & Thick Podcast

Cardio 101 with Exercise Physiologist Rory Sutherland

Cardio 101 with Exercise Physiologist Rory Sutherland
We sat down with exercise physiologist Rory Sutherland. Rory is also a performance coach and runs metabolic tests for his company, Sutherly Performance. He is a husband and father, and an all-around badass human being. Our goal was to learn more about Rory and share his story with our listeners while simultaneously educating people about all of the confusing aspects that we hear surrounding cardiorespiratory fitness. Tune in to unpack the basics around cardiovascular training and what actually matters for health, performance, and longevity. From Zone 2 vs. intervals, to VO₂ max training, fueling strategies, and much more, Rory helps us separate fitness myths from physiology.
We also talk about his background as an athlete, the mental side of endurance suffering, and what truly moves the needle when it comes to your conditioning and recovery.
If you care about living longer, performing better, or just not sucking wind walking up stairs — this one’s for you.

Training With the Seasons — How Nature Shapes Your Fitness

Training With the Seasons — How Nature Shapes Your Fitness
 
Your training doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it’s part of nature’s rhythm. In this short episode, we break down how the different seasons of the year can (and should) influence your training approach. From sunlight exposure and temperature shifts to seasonal foods and recovery needs, we talk about how aligning your cycles with nature can help you train smarter, not harder.
We also reflect on how our routines evolve across the year — and why most people ignore the biological cues that could help them perform, recover, and live better.
🔸 In this episode:
How seasonal light impacts recovery and performance
Why your cravings and training intensity shift through the year
Ways to use temperature and daylight to optimize your workouts
Our personal approach to “off-season” vs “in-season” training
🎧 Listen or watch full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.We’ve got a growing collection of interviews with coaches, strength experts, and weirdos of the health world — all helping you live longer, move better, and laugh harder.
👇 Drop a comment or DM us with who or what topics you’d like to hear next.#TheLongAndThickPodcast #SeasonalTraining #FitnessPhilosophy #StrengthAndHealth

The Long & Thick Podcast Feat. DJ Murakami

This week on The Long & Thick Podcast, we sit down with DJ Murakami — strength coach, mover, thinker, and master of the unconventional.
We dive into:⚡ DJ’s origin story and the path that shaped his philosophy⚡ Why unconventional lifts and play teach us more than barbells ever could⚡ His 3 non-negotiables for health and longevity⚡ How altered states, microdosing, and consciousness tie into training⚡ The future of health & wellness culture (spoiler: it’s not just gyms and dumbbells)
This one is part philosophy, part training wisdom, and a whole lot of laughs.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube.
👉 Tap in, question what you thought you knew, and get a fresh perspective on how movement can change everything.

The Long & Thick Podcast Feat. Cassandra Grippe | IFBB PRO

The Long & Thick Podcast Feat. Cassandra Grippe | IFBB PRO
 
On this week's episode, we had the chance to sit down and pick the brain of Cassandra Grippe!
In this episod,e you'll learn about her origin story and the bumps and turns along the way. We discuss balancing her coaching work, her own training, and all that is involved with being at the highest level of bodybuilding! Discussion around HRT and some history that you may not have known about also comes up...and SO MUCH MORE. 
 
We hope you enjoy listening and share with someone who you know will be sure to enjoy it as well! 
 
New episodes out every Friday, so make sure to tune in, share, and follow along! 

20 Questions with Willie Nelson

Sorry folks—Willie wasn’t actually here… just in spirit. We took a detour from our regularly scheduled programming to do something a little different—and honestly, it was a blast. In this episode, we asked each other 10 completely random questions. No prep, no notes, just off-the-cuff conversation and laughter. 🎧 If you like hearing us go off the health and wellness path from time to time, let us know: Should we do more episodes like this? ⚡️Try it yourself: Grab a friend, ask each other 10 completely random questions, and see what unfolds. 👉 Tag us in your favorite moments—we’d love to repost and react. Available now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, & more. #TheLongAndThickPodcast #RandomQAEpisode #PodcastChallenge #OffScriptConversation #TryThisWithAFriend #TagUsInYourChaos #UnfilteredPodcast #WillieInSpirit #PodcastGames

The Long & Thick Podcast Feat. Sav Hill

The Long & Thick Podcast Feat. Sav Hill
 
This week on The Long & Thick Podcast, we got to sit down and learn more about Savanna Hill, better known as Sav. She is a Nashville native, strength coach, and mobility specialist & so much more as you will come to hear throughout this episode. Sav shares some amazing parts of her story, including her entry into health and wellness, and how it was not all butterflies and rainbows. We had so much fun learning more about Sav and hearing her story, as well as how she is positively impacting lives in Nashville and beyond, through Instagram and more! She shares refreshing points of view, and we left feeling livened by her perspectives on things like country music, yoga, and how those things may seem like they don't correlate, but they do!

The Long & Thick w/ Doctor Sleep

Not really interviewing Doctor Sleep here (solid movie by the way)
 
This episode is full of fun and laughter as Daniel & Ronnie have a conversation about sleep! Along the way , you'll be learning some tips and tricks that you may not have known about and can try to implement for yourself! We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with someone you think will enjoy it. 
 
Be sure to subscribe and tune in as we put new episodes out WEEKLY. We need your help to ensure we can keep this up! So sharing on socials and sending links to friends will never go without loads of appreciation from your two favorite coffee-obsessed degenerate uncles. 

The Long & Thick Podcast Feat. Bianca Vesco

On this episode of The Long & Thick, we had the pleasure of chatting with Bianca Vesco. 
Bianca has an incredible story regarding her fitness journey. From boutique gyms in New York City to helping high level establishments ensure they are delivering to their clients as a consultant. She is a one-on-one personal trainer, group instructor, and Wilhelmina Model and so much more. Be sure to tune in and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed getting to talk with Bianca! 
 
Long & Thick 

The Long & Thick Podcast Feat. Zack Henderson

This week on The Long & Thick we had the pleasure of interviewing Zack Henderson. 
 
Zack has been in the industry for 13+ years and has helped many different types of people ranging from "everyday folk" to high performing powerlifters, spartan racers, and much more! This episode is full of gold nuggets especially for those who are looking for tips on how to optimize their personal growth as a strength coach. You'll learn about Zack and his origins in fitness, the path that lead him to ending up in Nashville, and plenty more. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed the conversation! 

Muscle, Microplastics & Misinformation: Hot Takes w/ Long & Thick

Muscle, Microplastics & Misinformation: Hot Takes w/ Long & Thick
In this episode of The Long & Thick Podcast, we dive into some of the weirdest, wildest, and most frustrating trends we’re seeing across the online health and fitness world right now.
Buckle up—this one’s spicy.🔥 The bizarre obsession with fad diets and fear-mongering nutrition🔥 Misunderstanding caloric deficits and blaming everything but intake🔥 Men and women building muscle: why the rules aren’t different🔥 Neurotic levels of control over things like scented candles, plastics, and “toxins”—and why those things don’t matter as much as sleep, community, training, and real food
We’re not saying toxins don’t exist—we’re saying you probably need less paranoia and more protein.