The S.C.A.L. Method Podcast

A Sound Mind

Perceive. Judge. Decide. Let's talk about a sound mind (part two of the S.C.A.L. method)! What is a sound mind? Why do you want it? How do you get it? For the quick tip, we'll discuss the importance of play ... for adults. And finally a little change in the format here; we are going with a single random topic of the pod. This episode, we'll talk about critical thinking. Most of us hate to do it, but it is absolutely necessary for a sound mind, and for society ... and for generations to come.
(00:11:41) Quick Tip - Get Out and Play! Playing for adults? Yes please!
(00:27:38) Main Topic - Perceive. Judge. Decide. A sound mind ...
(00:48:40) Randomness - The Critical Thinking Crisis. We need to start thinking critically again.

For My Sons aka The Man Show

For My Sons. In this episode, Coach Evan leaves a message for his boys. He offers guidance on what it is to be a masculine man, while also offering guidance on being a biblical masculine man. He also discussed the hormone testosterone. What is it? Why do men need adequate levels of it? How do men get their "T" up if their levels are low? And for the randomness of the episode, Coach Evan does a book review, and talks about the dangers of "persuasive technology."
(00:02:34) Quick Tip - Get Your "T" Up!: All about testosterone.
(00:24:21) Main Topic - For My Sons: What is a masculine man?
(01:04:30) Randomness 1 - Muscular Christianity: A book review of a book I found interesting.
(01:16:40) Randomness 2 - Persuasive Tech Looks A Lot Like "Skynet": Tech is only getting more advanced ... and more against humanity.

The "Other" Health Stuff pt. 2

The Plunge, Some Air, & Some Lights! In part two of The "Other" Health Stuff, Coach Evan discusses the benefits of 3 other health modalities (Cold Plunge, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Red Light Therapy). Also in this episode, he talks about weighted vest exercising, why he's trying to get average at golf, and professional cuddlers.
 
(00:02:00) Quick Tip - Get Your Weighted Vest: The benefits of exercising with a weighted vest
(00:13:00) Main Topic - The Plunge, Some Air, & Some Lights: Cold plunging, hyperbaric oxygen-ing, and red lighting all have some decent health benefits.
(00:54:14) Randomness 1 - I Stink at Golf: The benefits of challenging yourself
(01:10:54) Randomness 2 - Pro Cuddlers!?: What on Earth is a professional cuddler? And could even the existence of this profession signal a problem for men?

The "Other" Health Stuff pt. 1

Make it hot! In this part one of a two part episode, Coach Evan discusses the benefits of sauna use. Also in this episode, he talks about exercising backwards, Starbucks' new CEO, and why this podcast won't be known for politics.
 
(00:02:34) Quick Tip - Put it in Reverse: The benefits of exercising backwards
(00:13:21) Main Topic - Make it Hot: What is the sauna? Why is it good?
(00:45:27) Randomness 1 - Starbucks Opened up the Vault: Starbucks has a new CEO
(01:00:14) Randomness 2 - I'm not Trying to get Political: Why this Podcast will stay away from Politics
Mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Myron Golden

Endure

In this episode Coach Evan gives practical advice on how to build endurance the S.C.A.L. Method way!
 
(00:01:35) Quick Tip - BCAAs: Junk or Nah?
(00:18:34) Main Topic - 4 Arenas of Endurance
(00:50:00) Randomness 1 - Remain Optimistic
(00:59:41) Randomness 2 - Legacy and Purpose, A Quick Look into Fatherhood

Caps, Boulders, Sarah Connor Shoulders!

In this episode Coach Evan talks about growing your delts, and gives a breakdown on several of his favorite shoulder exercises.
 
(00:01:35) Quick Tip - Coach Evan's meditation practice
(00:9:48) Main Topic - Favorite shoulder exercises
(00:34:51) Randomness 1 - Reintroduction
(00:41:35) Randomness 2 - Empathy has been weaponized!

The Easiest but Hardest Way to Growth

Welcome to the S.C.A.L. Method Podcast! For this episode, Coach Evan discusses the difference between effort and intensity. Next, he examines the idea of strategically getting uncomfortable in order to grow. For "a bunch of randomness," he'll discuss a weird occurrence at a traffic light, and his love for bodybuilding.
(00:01:35) Quick Tip - Effort vs. Intensity
(00:13:20) Main Topic - Strategic Discomfort
(00:30:03) Randomness 1 - Rules vs. Principles
(00:43:35) Randomness 2 - My Love of Bodybuilding

A Relaxed Heart

Welcome to the S.C.A.L. Method Podcast! For this episode, Coach Evan gives a few programming ideas, specifically, training in seasons. Then, he digs into a part of the S.C.A.L. method, a sound heart. For "a bunch of randomness," he'll discuss the pathway from atheism to Christianity, and his take on much of the Caitlin Clark drama.
(00:01:32) Quick Tip - Training in seasons.
(00:12:27) Main Topic - A sound heart.
(00:42:06) Randomness 1 - From atheism to Christianity.
(00:56:23) Randomness 2 - Caitlin Clark drama.

The Immovable Object

Welcome to the S.C.A.L. Method Podcast! For this second episode, Coach Evan opens with tips to optimizing your sleep. Then, he dives into all things isometric exercise. The end of the episode brings up an interesting take on the Bible, and discusses how much your environment dictates what you achieve.
(00:00:53) Quick Tip - Optimizing your sleep.
(00:09:17) Main Topic - All about isometrics.
(00:34:06) Randomness 1 - A different take on the Bible.
(00:38:43) Randomness 2 - Does your environment dictate performance?

More than Sets and Reps

Welcome to the S.C.A.L. Method Podcast! For this first episode, Coach Evan talks about what the "Say CHEESE and LIFT!" Method is and how it was formed. We cap off the episode with some random talks on red pill stuff and cheating death.
(00:01:00) Quick Tip - How are these podcasts going to go?
(00:04:29) Main Topic - What is the S.C.A.L. Method?
(00:30:03) Randomness 1 - Red Pill shenanigans!
(00:45:36) Randomness 2 - The cheat death guy.