The PricePlow Podcast #201: Nate Frazier & Brooks Thomas - Gym Snack - Savory High-Protein Snacks Without Seed Oils
Welcome back to Episode #201 of the PricePlow Podcast! We’re thrilled to be joined by Brooks Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer at Louisville Brands, and Nate Frazier, Founder and CEO of Red Knot Capital and Managing Partner at Gym Snack. Long-time listeners will remember Nate from Episode #098 when he was COO at GNC. Today, he’s back to discuss an exciting new venture that’s filling a massive gap in the protein snack market.
Gym Snack: Deliciously Savory High-Protein Snacks
Gym Snack is tackling a problem many of us face: protein fatigue. The market is saturated with sweet, chewy bars and gummies, but where are the savory options? Brooks and Nate have created a crunchy, plant-based snack delivering 30 grams of protein per bag with clean ingredients and zero seed oils. Using pea protein as the foundation, they’ve launched three distinct flavors that satisfy both taste and macro goals. The discussion covers everything from manufacturing excellence and vegan certification to the impact of GLP-1 agonists on protein absorption and the critical importance of authenticity in today’s crowded supplement market.
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Video: Savory Protein Snacks That Actually Deliver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHw8X0eeb5g
Detailed Show Notes: Brooks Thomas & Nate Frazier on Gym Snack’s Mission
- (0:00) – Introductions and Welcome
- (1:30) – Brooks’ Background and Louisville Brands’ Foundation
- (2:00) – What Makes Gym Snack Different
- (4:45) – Nate’s Vision and Industry Perspective
- (5:00) – The Problem Statement: Where Are the Savory Snacks?
- (7:00) – Development Journey: From Soy to Pea Protein
- (9:00) – Three Flavors: Jalapeno Cheddar, Cheddar, and Everything Bagel
- (9:45) – Manufacturing Excellence and Certifications
- (10:00) – Nutritional Profile: 30 Grams of Protein, 160-170 Calories Per Serving
- (12:00) – Clean Ingredient Philosophy: Real Food, Olive Oil, No Seed Oils
- (18:00) – Protein Fatigue and Market Saturation
- (25:00) – GLP-1 Agonists and Protein Absorption
- (35:00) – Authenticity in Branding and Competitive Differentiation
- (42:00) – Distribution Strategy and Pantry Program
- (50:00) – Future Flavor Innovation and Collaboration
- (1:00:00) – The Louisville Manufacturing Advantage
- (1:09:00) – Where to Sample and Purchase
- (1:10:00) – Where to Follow and Connect
Where to Find Brooks Thomas, Nate Frazier, and Gym Snack