50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

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Mike "Silent Mike" Farr and Jim McDonald are entrepreneurs (lifestyle apparel company and a barbell gym) and veteran podcasters. In every episode, they try to answer a single question. Any question is fair game, but most involve health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, culture…even sex. They examine common misconceptions and then try to get to the correct answer -- often with the help of subject matter experts. They walk away with a better sense of the facts…and so do you. Full episodes every Wednesday. Shorter episodes every Friday, dedicated to answering a question from listeners.

Business inquiries: Jim@thejimmcd.com

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  • Adrian A.
    Mike=insufferable
    Took me a while but I’m finally unsubscribing. Love Jim, but Mike has become such an insufferable bootlicker.
  • thrdskreat
    Was better
    Jim is great. Mike...ehhh. But.....Avi? No thank you. She doesn’t have much to contribute. Nothing personal, but her voice isn’t made for this kind of platform.
  • Mrandio1
    One of my favorites
    Always funny, always dropping knowledge and no fake stuff. Just some good guys teaching you about being a better person, better lifter, and having some laughs along the way. Been following Mike and Jim for a long time now and there’s a good reason for it.
  • Marisa J2
    LOVE IT!!!!
    This is an great podcast!! This show offers insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!! This show is a must listen!!
  • Weak power lifter
    Ect Ect
    Good podcast. Have enjoyed the more laid back and actually interview format the last few months vs the original format. Still miss the OG power cast but some loser had to ruin the best lifting related podcast ever with His selfishness. Keep up the good content guys! Ect Ect
  • ttrox88
    Just a good sometimes educational time
    Great concept for a podcast where we can actually learn something while having a little fun. It’s a great listen for anytime specially during these crazy stay inside times we are living these days. Keep rocking it the best episodes are when you bring in Omar or just don’t necessary have a planned topic and planned/not planned insanity ensues!!!
  • BeyondGymWalls.com
    Love the approach to these health and fitness topics!
    I really like the way Mike and Jim approach various topics in the health and fitness space. First kicking the topic back and forth with their own knowledge and experience then bringing in an expert to dive even deeper. Great idea and delivery!
  • !T0nutz!
    Good stuff
    My boys tell it like it is!
  • Brazz88
    Awesome
    Mike talks like a mob boss now. Ditch the act.
  • Logo17
    This show is real
    This podcast with Jim and Mike allowed me to heal my relationship with Depression. Helped me heal my relationship with overcoming anxiety. When you listen to this podcast, it’s like sitting in the room and quietly listening to your heroes having a normal conversation together.
  • David M-Denver
    Get in on this!
    Excellent podcast! Mike & Jim get after awesome topics. What’s best about the show is that the content they offer comes to you in and out of their excellent rapport. You feel like you’re sitting with them chatting. Very entertaining. Secondly, the content is easy to retain, transferable, and helpful in that what the guest experts offer are is content that you could apply today to your life. Good, good stuff.
  • Minersechs
    Awesome show!
    Jim, Mike, and their weekly guest bring the perfect mix of banter and information. Love this show.
  • coldironnn
    Fun informational podcast
    this one is great for the condensed information and the top notch industry experts he brings in.
  • Flahie68
    Great cast
    Great podcast guys, no BS. Love it.
  • mgb255
    Dive in
    Learn more than you thought there was to know about common topics in a short time in an easy to understand manner with some laughs thrown in
  • Bluecollarboy23
    Excellent Listen!!
    Great to hear a conversation that normally takes place with my buddies and I, but bringing in the expert is where it's at!! Totally relatable to most of my daily thoughts and convos!!
  • Big Daddy Clutch
    100% dope!
    Great podcast - informative, humorous, and thought provoking. Mike and Jim are entertaining media personalities and surround themselves with the brightest subject matter experts. Definitely worth a listen at the gym, work, toilet, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
  • Sroomberg
    Great content except too much unrelated content at the beginning
    I love the idea and the content related to the conversation but please cut down on all the unrelated tangents for the first 15 minutes of the podcast.
  • Just Another Meathead
    Hijacked Podcast Feed
    I haven’t even listened to 50% Facts but taking the Powercast’s feed feels very slimy. I wasn’t subscribed to 50% Facts. I was subscribed to the Powercast. If I wanted to listen to the new show, I would have subscribed to the new show. Syphoning listeners like this is unearned and shady.
  • Jmasen
    !!!
    Excited to hear you guys back together. Ready for all the good, entertaining content to come.
  • Clong429
    Thank you!
    As someone who isn’t deep in the fitness game it is nice to have a resource to help me understand what everyone is talking about haha Thanks guys keep it up!
  • Johno123bam bam
    What
    Did I just listen to the final episode of one of my favorite podcasts? Please help.
  • Pete tellsthetruth
    Great convo - heavy breathing!
    If you want to hear some info on powerlifting, dieting, strength sports, and some cool interviews all interspersed with very heavy breathing - you’ve come to the right place! Fellow fat boys, rejoice! The time is now to continue our pursuit of strength, as slowly and as gracefully as our bodies will let us.
  • Josh951jmm
    Greatest podcast for the fitness industry!!
    Lots of great info and they do a really good job of keeping you entertained as well. I usually struggle to get through an entire podcast but mark's hilarious and I have no problem listening through one of his entire episodes.
  • DakluZ
    Great content
    Mark is inspiring and the content is amazing. 10/10 would recommend.
  • Nate_56
    Solid Podcast
    One of the many podcasts that I have on rotation. Whether its training related, or just rants about life philosophy, I consistently enjoy the content. I find myself coming to this one at times where I'm in the mood for some entertainment and some laughs as well as solid training content and principles
  • Just_Ralph
    More than Power
    Mark and Jim talk a wide range of topics generally centered around nutrition and power lifting but also general fitness. They talk life, goals, and motivating topics that have a place in all aspects of life not just specific to “fitness industry.” And they have on some pretty great guests and bring quite a bit of comedy to the listener as well.
  • Tbucks
    Love the Bell bros ! 💙, Bucks
    Amazing! Love this Smelly!
  • Irishscotch
    Lots of Love
    I have listened to almost all of the episodes and have listened to many multiple times. IF YOU WANT TO BIG AND STRONG!! Then you should listen to ... ... ... Just kidding, GO LIFT SOME HEAVY WEIGHT AND DO IT OFFEN. Then repeat for the rest of your life. And don't eat like a you know what. But if you want to listen to some the great minds of the sport/lifestyle of lifting weights and being healthy than this is the podcast for you. They might have some big ol swol muscles and look intimidating, but they got bigger hearts and all they want to do is help you, the listener, by getting you quality information. Thankfully they do it in a very entertaining and fun way. I'm constantly laughing out loud listening to these guys and there guests. Thank you for all that you do!
  • Rich.Ragno
    Great podcast
    I really enjoy listening to this podcast. It has great information with some humor.
  • soundwave.
    Funny, informational, and motivating
    Number one is this podcast is hilarious. Mark Bell is great and interacts so well with everyone. The typical dude humor is perfect here and I can't get enough. Jim Mcd is a great co-host and brings a viewpoint of the regular guy, has great questions, and just fits right in. There are a lot of great guests and great information from both the guest and Mark himself. Marks simple approach of hard work and consistency is a motivating attitude and I always can't wait for the next episode.
  • 7 aces
    Best part of my days
    Great podcast. Listen whenever I'm cooking/cleaning/driving. I had a question for the crew: for people who work out early in the morning, how do you suggest to warm up the body? As someone who only has the opportunity to workout in the early AM, it's really hard to get my joints and muscles warm at 5 am or so. Much love guys!
  • jkem355
    Awesome Podcast
    I love this podcast. Mark and Jim really make you feel like apart of their community. Would love to go and lift with those guys. Keep on keeping on!!
  • Snowsthename
    Great stuff
    Love listening.
  • Lifter42
    Great Podcast
    Becoming a regular listener now. Always good information, entertaining, and if you are into any type of lifting there is always good information. Pumped there are two a week now!
  • Jowlesmc
    Great podcast
    Listen to it almost everyday in the car.
  • Boevec
    Great content
    I really appreciate this podcast and the way Smelly breaks everything down. These guys make me lift harder, train smarter, and above all keep me Entertained when I’m bored as hell at work. Good luck on the new gym fellas! Ps, more brian A, Alan Thrall and that jacked lady from Toronto with bushy eyebrows and nip slips. She always has some fun stuff? Plus she’s super strong.
  • Webbspot
    The most entertaining fitness podcast out there!
    This show makes my hour commute super enjoyable! Mark and Jim are awesome together and the content is both entertaining and informative. Great humor, great guests, and great content! Super excited they are moving to 2x per week as well!
  • AWD77
    Powerpod cast
    Awesome
  • KlafckntrayC
    Great podcast!
    Very entertaining and informative!
  • Groovy Luke
    The best
    Great guest, great information, great humor. Must have podcast for any athlete.
  • cantu1t
    Awesome show
    Love this podcast. You guys are hilarious and keep it real. Love the content and the conversations. Thanks guys! Keep it up!
  • Ashati
    Helps keep me motivated!!!
    Love this podcast. Super informative, and it's helped me greatly!
  • Jscittles
    Great
    Top 3 fitness podcasts!!!
  • fitnessmedic
    Best podcast
    This is the only podcast that I listen to every week. It has the best guest and it's has helped me tremendously with my lifting. Thanks guys and keep up the great work.
  • aroper8
    Love ST!!!!
    Mark Bell and the ST crew have awesome guests and put out great information on the regular! Always giving me great things to think about and implement into my training and nutrition!
  • AlexHogle
    Funny and informative
    I've learned a lot listening and was surprised by the funny banter.
  • Neverleaveamanbehind2311
    Can't get enough
    Been listening for a little over a year. By far one of my favorite podcast and always wanting more. Mark and Jim are awesome, please keep it coming.
  • Jubulitastic
    Wish they'd actually talk about powerlifting
    But they rarely do
  • Epic awesome game in the world
    Awesome
    Haven't missed an episode in over a year
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