Abel James Show (Video)

Abel James
Abel James Show (Video)

Note from Abel: this is the Video Version of the show. If you'd prefer to listen instead of watch, search for the audio version of the Abel James Show for a better listening experience. Ready to unlock your full potential to perform at your absolute best? Get cutting-edge insights from 500+ world-class thought leaders in peak performance, health, fitness, longevity, music and brain science. Featuring in-depth interviews with Professional Athletes, #1 Bestselling Authors, Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Touring Musicians, Comedians, Artists, and more, this podcast will dramatically change the way you think so you can achieve mastery in health and performance. A leading voice in health and technology for more than a decade, Abel James helps millions of people across the world take their health into their own hands by shedding stubborn fat, training like the masters, and getting in the best physical, mental, and spiritual shape of their lives. Abel James is an OG Podcaster, New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Wild Diet,” and an award-winning Musician. He’s starred as a Celebrity Coach on ABC Television, in documentaries, and has been featured in People, Entertainment Tonight, Forbes, Fox News, and many other major media platforms and podcasts. The Abel James Show features in-depth interviews with 500+ world-renowned experts including Dr. Mark Hyman, James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Terry Wahls, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. Kelly Starrett, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, Noah Kagan, Bob Harper, Shawn Stevenson, Tucker Max, Jordan Harbinger, JJ Virgin, Shaun T, JP Sears, and many more. Get ready to explore a wide variety of topics to help you master your mindset and motivation, delving into mental health, circadian biology, mitochondrial health, the psychology of happiness, decentralized and functional medicine, holistic biohacking, wearable technologies, artificial intelligence, creativity, artistry, nutrition, regenerative agriculture, strength training, fitness, and habit-change. Whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds, crush your next athletic feat, or build a multi-million dollar business that actually changes the world for the better, you’re in the right place. Since its launch in 2012, The Abel James Show (originally called Fat-Burning Man) has hit #1 in Health and Fitness in 8 countries 5 years in a row with 100 million downloads and 2000+ 5-star reviews, winning 4 awards in independent media, including “Best Podcast” at the Impact Awards and “Best Health & Fitness Podcast” at the Podcast Awards. As a Strategy Consultant, Abel has presented keynotes for the Federal Government, lectured at top universities, and advised Fortune 500 companies. After completing an accelerated B.A. from Dartmouth College, Abel created his own interdisciplinary curriculum to research brain science, music, and technology, graduating as a Senior Fellow with Honors. This podcast features original music performed by Abel James and Friends. Catch Abel James playing live in Austin, Texas.

  1. 14 DEC · VIDEO

    Suzanne Santo: How to Reinvent a Broken Music Industry

    Why do so many famous, seemingly successful musicians wind up completely broke? In this bonus series, I’m interviewing incredibly talented musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting technology to reinvent the music industry. Today we’re here with Suzanne Santo, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. A tireless creator, her sound has been described as Americana, Southern-gothic soul, and forward-thinking rock & roll. Santo performed for a decade as a member of the L.A.-based duo HoneyHoney, and went on to tour the world from Greece to Glastonbury as a member of Hozier’s band. You’re going to dig this one. In this episode, you’ll hear: The surprising and tragic truth about big contracts in the music industry How and why musicians lose creative control over their art and identity How to maintain top health and performance on the road How to balance a career as a musician with being a mother Why deleting all of your social media accounts is awesome And much more… Be sure to listen until the end of this show to hear Suzanne’s track, Worried. These special episodes with fellow performing artists are free of ads with no sponsors, so if you like what you’re hearing, you can support this show by sending a “boost” or “boostagram” to this episode on a modern podcasting app like Fountain. If you want to help create a better future for music and podcasting, here’s your challenge:  Download the Fountain app. Add a few dollars to your lightning wallet. Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message. Since the Abel James Show is now using modern podcasting 2.0 technology, your contribution will automatically be split 50/50 with Suzanne Santo. We truly appreciate your support! If you’d like to hear Suzanne Santo LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX. >> Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com >> Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024) Head over to SuzanneSanto.com for music, upcoming shows, merch and more from Suzanne Santo Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/suzanne-santo-how-to-reinvent-a-broken-music-industry/

    52 min
  2. 13 DEC · VIDEO

    Stacey McCann: Why “Getting Fired” Needs to Go On Your To-Do List

    How much do musicians actually make streaming and performing live?  The truth is gnarlier than you think!  But we’re working hard to change that.  This is the third episode in our bonus series, where you’re hearing rapid fire interviews with musicians who are reinventing the music industry by using cutting-edge “Value 4 Value” technology.  This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit on December 15th and our live music performance at Antone’s Nightclub on December 16th.  Today we’re here with my dear friend and longtime bandmate, Stacey McCann. Stacey is a vocalist, songwriter, bassist, and the leadwoman of S.O.B. & The Dangs (S.O.B. = Stace On Bass). In this episode, you’ll hear: Why you need to add “getting fired” to your to-do list How much musicians actually make streaming and playing live What being a musician was like before social media How to convince yourself to create your dream band And much more… Make sure to listen at the end of this interview for a concert recording where Stacey and I perform live as S.O.B. & The Dangs. You’ll be hearing “Surrender” and “Whole Lot of Trouble.” We hope you dig it.  These special episodes with fellow performing artists are free of ads with no sponsors, so if you like what you’re hearing, you can support this show by sending a “boost” or “boostagram” to this episode on a modern podcasting app like Fountain. If you want to help create a better future for music and podcasting, here’s your challenge:  Download the Fountain app. Add a few dollars to your lightning wallet. Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message. Since the Abel James Show is now using modern podcasting 2.0 technology, your contribution will automatically be split 50/50 with Stacey McCann. We truly appreciate your support! If you’d like to hear S.O.B. and The Dangs LIVE, we’ll be rocking the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX. >> Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com >> Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024) Head over to sobthedangs.com for music, upcoming shows and more from Stacey McCann Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/stacey-mccann-why-getting-fired-needs-to-go-on-your-to-do-list/

    1h 10m
  3. 12 DEC · VIDEO

    Johnny Elrod: What Real Musicians Think of AI-Generated Music

    What do real musicians think of AI-Generated music? In this 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting 2.0 tech to reinvent the music industry. This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit and our live music performance at Antone’s hosted by the inventor of modern podcasting and legendary MTV VJ, Adam Curry. We’re here today with Johnny Elrod, fellow Texan, musician, and drummer for FM Rodeo. In this episode, you’ll hear: What real musicians think about AI-Generated music How to approach learning a musical instrument in an age of distraction Why having your own music library is better than Spotify Why labor-intensive hobbies that don’t have a financial pay off are worth it And more… Hang on until the end of this interview to hear a track from FM Rodeo, “Rit Jons.” And if you’d like to drop some “sats” in the tip jar for today’s episode, your contributions will automatically be split 50/50 with FM Rodeo. So, to leave a little tip, all you have to do is: Download the Fountain app. Add a few bucks to your lightning wallet. Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message. If you’d like to hear FM Rodeo LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX.  >> Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com >> Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024) Go to FMRodeoTX.com for upcoming shows, lyrics, merch and more from FM Rodeo Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/johnny-elrod-what-real-musicians-think-of-ai-generated-music/

    55 min
  4. 11 DEC · VIDEO

    Ainsley Costello: How Bitcoin is Disrupting the Music Industry

    Technology is disrupting the music industry once again. In this week's special 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with incredible musicians who are using cutting edge podcasting tech to reinvent the music industry. We’re kicking off this bonus series with one of the top artists in the world of value-for-value music, Ainsley Costello.  Ainsley began performing in school and community musical theatre productions at the age of 7. Fueled by her passion and determination, she began taking classes at Berklee College of Music online at just 15 years old. A rare combination of raw talent and relentless ambition, Ainsley has a resume of those twice her age, graduating from Berkeley magna cum laude with a degree in music business at the age of 19, with over 20 commercial single releases and 200 shows in 20+ states under her belt—no big deal. And I get the feeling that she's just getting warmed up. In this episode with Ainsley Costello, you’ll hear: What really happens when artists sign their lives away to record companies The future of music in the age of generative AI How artists and DJs are using podcasting technology to reimagine the music industry A few inspiring words that might just convince you to chase your dreams And more… Make sure to listen to the end of this interview to hear one of Ainsley’s tunes, “Cherry on Top” the first song to ever to hit one million Satoshis on Wavlake! And if you’d like to drop a some “sats” in the tip jar for today’s episode, which will be split 50/50 with Ainsley, simply:  Download the Fountain.fm app Add a few bucks to your lightning wallet Find this episode on Fountain, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message If you’d like to hear Ainsley LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX.  >> Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com >> Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024) Go to AinsleyCostello.com to connect with Ainsley and hear a sampling of her music Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/ainsley-costello-how-bitcoin-is-disrupting-the-music-industry

    1h 10m
  5. 5 DEC · VIDEO

    Israa Nasir: Why Hyper-Optimization Protocols Do More Harm Than Good

    Do you feel a constant pressure to optimize every aspect of your life? What if hyper-optimization protocols actually do more harm than good? The glorification of hustle culture has given many of us the nagging feeling that no matter how much we do or accomplish, it's never quite enough. Living in a cloud of frantic, urgent, reactive energy can even cause us to lose sight of who we are and why we’re working so hard.  If you want to reclaim your time, energy and purpose in life, you need to rebel against cultural norms and conditioning that does not serve you.  You'll be in good company. Studies have shown that no matter their field or area of expertise, peak performers share a unique characteristic: they take time for complete rest and recovery.  So when was the last time you created space for rest, or experienced the unexpected joys of under-committing and doing nothing for a minute? If your identity is in any way defined by over-achievement, hyper-optimization, perfectionism, or an obsession with productivity, this episode is for you.  And listen, I may be behind the microphone, but I'm just as guilty of all of this tomfoolery as the rest of you! Today, we're here with Israa Nasir, a New York City-based psychotherapist, author, and the founder of WellGuide—a digital community for mental health awareness. Israa's new book, "Toxic Productivity" is strong medicine for anyone who's ever felt the pressure to be constantly busy, constantly achieving, and constantly proving their worth.  In this episode with Israa, you’ll hear: Why hyper-optimization protocols often do more harm than good Why chasing and achieving the next big win can eventually lead to feeling more empty and disconnected than ever before How to break free from the constant pressure to achieve and optimize every aspect of your life How to build meaningful relationships in a hyperconnected but lonely world And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/israa-nasir-why-hyper-optimization-protocols-do-more-harm-than-good/ Go to https://www.israanasir.com/ to get Israa Nasir's new book, "Toxic Productivity" Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

    52 min
  6. 21 NOV · VIDEO

    Anna Vocino: Say “NO” to Big Food and Build Your Own Business Instead

    Have you ever wondered why almost every single packaged food contains industrial seed oils, anti-caking agents, preservatives, petrochemical flavorings and other non-foods? And why do so many growing companies that started as a healthier real food alternative ultimately sell their souls to Big Food? We're back this week with our dear friend, Anna Vocino, a best-selling cookbook author, actor, stand-up comedian, podcaster and founder of Eat Happy Kitchen, a natural food company. She's here to show you how the food we buy in the grocery store actually gets made, and it's not always pretty. In this episode with Anna, you're about to hear: Why nearly all of the products you find in the grocery store—everything from sauces, spices and dressings to cookies and cereals—contain sketchy non-food ingredients How to muster up the courage to start your own business without losing your mind or your pants How to achieve longevity in the world of podcasting and media, from a couple of OGs An optimistic vision for the future of human creativity in the age of AI And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/anna-vocino-say-no-to-big-food-and-build-your-own-business-instead/ Go to https://eathappykitchen.com for sauces, recipes, cookbooks and more from Anna Vocino, and get her latest cookbook "Eat Happy Italian" at https://eathappyitalian.com/ Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/ Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

    1h 3m
  7. 7 NOV · VIDEO

    Chef James Barry: Why Eating at Fancy Restaurants is Terrible for Your Health

    Why do fancy restaurants fill their meals with junk oils, sugars, chemical preservatives, and worse? With rampant food inflation and razor thin margins, even the fanciest, most exclusive and expensive restaurants can’t resist the tendency to cut corners on ingredient quality. That means that no matter how much you spend on eating out - with few exceptions - you’re still getting shockingly low-quality food.  So how do high profile celebrities and the rich and famous achieve such dramatic transformations?  And are regular joes and janes like us actually better off without private chefs and nutritionists?  Today we’re here with celebrity chef and entrepreneur, James Barry.  Chef James Barry’s 20 years in the field started as a private chef cooking for billionaires, musicians, and celebrities, including Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack, to name a few. But it was becoming a father that forced him to go deeper in his exploration of functional food.  As the Founder of Pluck, Chef James is the creator of a unique organ-based superfood seasoning that can be sprinkled on foods for a tasty kick that packs the nutritional punch of grass-fed liver, kidney, spleen, heart and pancreas along with organic spices.  In this episode, you’ll discover: Why the food served at fancy, expensive restaurants is so often terrible for our health Simple cooking tips and techniques to make home-cooked meals more flavorful, satisfying, and nutritious How to encourage picky eaters to become more adventurous by expanding their palate  The unexpected challenges and downsides of relying on external experts like private chefs and nutritionists And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/chef-james-barry-why-eating-at-fancy-restaurants-is-terrible-for-your-health/  Go to EatPluck.com for Chef James Barry's delicious blend of grass-fed organ meats and organic spices called PLUCK, and enter code ABELJAMES to save 20% off  Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman   Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman   Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames   Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

    1h 2m

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Note from Abel: this is the Video Version of the show. If you'd prefer to listen instead of watch, search for the audio version of the Abel James Show for a better listening experience. Ready to unlock your full potential to perform at your absolute best? Get cutting-edge insights from 500+ world-class thought leaders in peak performance, health, fitness, longevity, music and brain science. Featuring in-depth interviews with Professional Athletes, #1 Bestselling Authors, Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Touring Musicians, Comedians, Artists, and more, this podcast will dramatically change the way you think so you can achieve mastery in health and performance. A leading voice in health and technology for more than a decade, Abel James helps millions of people across the world take their health into their own hands by shedding stubborn fat, training like the masters, and getting in the best physical, mental, and spiritual shape of their lives. Abel James is an OG Podcaster, New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Wild Diet,” and an award-winning Musician. He’s starred as a Celebrity Coach on ABC Television, in documentaries, and has been featured in People, Entertainment Tonight, Forbes, Fox News, and many other major media platforms and podcasts. The Abel James Show features in-depth interviews with 500+ world-renowned experts including Dr. Mark Hyman, James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Terry Wahls, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. Kelly Starrett, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, Noah Kagan, Bob Harper, Shawn Stevenson, Tucker Max, Jordan Harbinger, JJ Virgin, Shaun T, JP Sears, and many more. Get ready to explore a wide variety of topics to help you master your mindset and motivation, delving into mental health, circadian biology, mitochondrial health, the psychology of happiness, decentralized and functional medicine, holistic biohacking, wearable technologies, artificial intelligence, creativity, artistry, nutrition, regenerative agriculture, strength training, fitness, and habit-change. Whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds, crush your next athletic feat, or build a multi-million dollar business that actually changes the world for the better, you’re in the right place. Since its launch in 2012, The Abel James Show (originally called Fat-Burning Man) has hit #1 in Health and Fitness in 8 countries 5 years in a row with 100 million downloads and 2000+ 5-star reviews, winning 4 awards in independent media, including “Best Podcast” at the Impact Awards and “Best Health & Fitness Podcast” at the Podcast Awards. As a Strategy Consultant, Abel has presented keynotes for the Federal Government, lectured at top universities, and advised Fortune 500 companies. After completing an accelerated B.A. from Dartmouth College, Abel created his own interdisciplinary curriculum to research brain science, music, and technology, graduating as a Senior Fellow with Honors. This podcast features original music performed by Abel James and Friends. Catch Abel James playing live in Austin, Texas.

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