651: Bradley Martyn Instagram & YouTube Star with Co-Hosts Mason Cervantes and Brandon Gerdes of the Culture Cast Podcast

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with YouTube and Instagram star Bradley Martyn and Co-Hosts Mason Cervantes and Brandon Gerdes of the Culture Cast podcast.

If you are a follower of Bradley, you may feel like you know him from his social media presence but after this episode you will see him in a whole new light. Not only do the boys dig into his backstory but Bradley is not afraid to get vulnerable.

This is an excellent conversation that not only entertains but informs.

Check out Bradley on social media by searching "Bradley Martyn"

Also, check out Culture Cast on iTunes and YouTube.

• How did the guys meet? First jobs? (3:20)
• Shredz and competition talk (14:03)
• Supplements and the fitness industry (20:56)
• How do they like the podcast game? What is their message? (26:31)
  • Bradley’s loss of his father
  • Why do you care what you are doing?
• Does Brad feel he is steering his ship in a different direction? (35:20)
• The guys talk how their gym is different from others? / People stealing their ideas. (36:44)
  • CrossFit changed the game
• Competitive world and insecurities/nutrition/steroids storytelling (52:04)
  • Competing to be popular on social media
  • Paying your dues
  • Need for better coaching
  • It’s a lifestyle
• What does it mean to listen to your body? (1:18:43)
  • Start tracking
  • Be aware around your meals
  • How you feel before and after you eat
  • Wearables
• Bodybuilding lifestyle terrible for gut health (1:37:20)
  • Anxiety epidemic
  • Hyper permeability of the gut
• Protein and fasting myth busting (1:41:26)
  • Optimize the human body
• Identifying with your body (1:47:30)
  • Growth only happens through being uncomfortable
• Where does Brad feel he is having the most personal growth? Changing? (1:53:42)
  • Dealing with haters

Related Links/Products Mentioned:

• Home - Lou Ferrigno Bodybuilding | Fitness EXPO | IFBB & NPC Contest
• Bradley Martyn Jump out of 4 and a half foot pool (YouTube)
• Generation CrossFit | The New Yorker
• Kettlebell Sport v. Kettlebell Hardstyle – Which is BETTER | KB Fit Britt
• Bodybuilder Anabolic Steroid Abuse May Lead to Insulin Resistance
• Intuitive Nutrition Guide - Mind Pump Media
• The New Way to Love Food
• Food Advertising and Marketing Directed at Children and Adolescents in the US
• Our body adapts to intense exercise to burn fewer calories
• Exercise dependence and the drive for muscularity in male bodybuilders, power lifters, and fitness lifters
• Alterations in intestinal permeability
• HPA Axis Dysfunction | Adrenal Fatigue Solution
• The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives – Lewis Howes (book)

Featured Guests/People Mentioned:

• Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn)  Instagram
  • Bradley Martyn -  Facebook
  • Bradley Martyn – YouTube
  • Clothing line
• Mason Cervantes (@masscervantes)  Instagram
• Brandon Gerdes (@brandongerdes)  Instagram
• Culture Cast – YouTube
• Zoo Culture
• Greg Plitt
• Jay Cutler (@jaycutler)  Instagram
• Stan McQuay (@stanthemanmcquay)  Instagram
• Tim Ferriss (@tferriss)  Twitter
• Kevin & Bean Show (@kevinandbean)  Twitter
• Howard Stern (@HowardStern)  Twitter
• Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub)  Twitter
• Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Twitter
• Kelly Starrett (@mobilitywod)  Twitter
• Robb Wolf (@robbwolf)  Twitter
• Barbell Shrugged
• Beyond The Barbell (@btbpodcast)  Instagram
• Mike Salemi (@kettlebelllifestyle)  Instagram
• Ifbb Legend Chris Cormier (@chriscormier2)  Instagram
• Ben Pakulski (@ifbbbenpak)  Instagram
• Brandon Curry (@brandon__curry)  Instagram
• Dr. Michael Ruscio (@DrRuscio)  Twitter
• Dr. Joseph Mercola (@mercola)  Twitter
• Lewis Howes (@LewisHowes)  Twitter

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