The Dad Bods and Dumbbells Podcast

The hosts Mitch and Bart discuss fitness, fatherhood, and guy stuff to help men live a great life, have fun, laugh, and get a little more fit in this weekly Podcast.

The Dad Bods and Dumbbells Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Barton Bryan and Mitch Royer, with 96 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Barton Bryan and Mitch Royer hosts The Dad Bods and Dumbbells Podcast, a health show with 96 episodes published.

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  The Dad Bods and Dumbbells Podcast

  Where is Mitch? and a Big Announcement Regarding Bart's Pod

  Apr 16, 20263 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Link to the Mindset Forge Podcast on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-forge/id1535891737</p><p>Barton’s RIVIAN Referral Code: BARTON16694413</p><p>Become a Premium Member of Dadbods and Dumbbells by visiting: </p><p>https://dadbodsanddumbbells.supercast.com</p><p>----------</p><p>Follow Mitch: http://instagram.com/runwithmitch<br/><br/>Follow Bart:  http://instagram.com/bartonguybryan<br/><br/>Follow the Podcast:  http://instagram.com/dad_bods_and_dumbbells<br/><br/>Visit Mitch's website: http://Bigboysruntoo.com<br/><br/>Visit Barton's Training Website: http://teambryanwellness.com<br/>  </p>

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  Episode #93

  Bart and Mitch Learn the Profound Impact of a Present Father for your child w/ Susan Schwartz PhD

  Mar 12, 202642 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>We sit down with Jungian analyst Susan Schwartz to talk about what makes a father emotionally present, not just physically around. We dig into trust, pressure, phones, sports, and how our own unfinished stories can quietly land on our kids.<br/>• emotional presence as daily curiosity, not proximity<br/>• asking better questions about feelings, friends, dreams, and body changes<br/>• follow-up conversations about puberty and sex that stay calm and real<br/>• why internet access raises the stakes for related dad communication<br/>• Jungian analysis as depth work rather than quick advice<br/>• “present but ab...

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  Episode #92

  The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of Energy Drinks like Ghost, Red Bull, and Monster

  Mar 5, 202633 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p> break down the energy drink landscape with a clear plan for smarter caffeine: how much to have, when to stop, and which cans keep it clean without wrecking sleep. We compare brands, sugar vs sweetener, strength vs cardio timing, ketones hype, and our Ghost flavor tier list.<br/><br/>• key FDA guideline of 400 mg caffeine per day<br/>• why tolerance builds and how to reset it<br/>• risks of mixing alcohol with energy drinks<br/>• top sellers: Red Bull, Monster, Celsius, Reign, 5-hour, Ghost<br/>• sugar vs zero-sugar trade-offs and calories<br/>• acids and dental he...

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  Episode #91

  Body Dysmorohia, the NBA, Olympics, and Barton’s 51st Birthday

  Feb 26, 202636 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>We celebrate checked-off goals at 51, from a powerlifting meet to singing the national anthem, then pivot to a real talk breakdown of body dysmorphia versus everyday insecurity. Peptides, recovery, sports highs, and a four-jar balance check give listeners tools they can use now.<br/><br/>• sponsor shoutouts and peptide basics for recovery and fat loss<br/>• bloodwork-led protocols and first steps<br/>• hitting age-50 goals and managing performance nerves<br/>• Rivian sport mode update and joy of smart upgrades<br/>• Olympic hockey highs and NBA reality checks<br/>• clinical definition of body dysmorphia and warning...

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  Episode #90

  Quiet Battles: Men, Midlife, And Finding Community

  Feb 19, 202634 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>We unpack the quiet strain many men carry in midlife—loneliness, stress overflow at home, and the gap between outward discipline and inner connection. We trade the old chase for status and control for a new pursuit of presence, wisdom, and honest community.<br/><br/>• premium extras from our Optimize chat and a$50 monthly discount code<br/>• marathon-as-a-tree plans, suits, and shifting timelines<br/>• Bart’s national anthem moment and creative goals<br/>• winter Olympics takes and the coming Enhanced Games<br/>• why fitness can mask isolation and emotional load<br/>• stress spillover and showing up b...

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