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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

E435 George Kittle

Mar 14, 2023
George Kittle, a 4x-time Pro-Bowler and NFL Tight End for the San Francisco 49ers, chats with Theo Von about his journey from Iowa to the NFL. Kittle shares hilarious stories about his 'Grim Reaper' school phase and candidly discusses locker room antics, including a wild past with cigarettes. He opens up about the physicality of hitting 300-pound linebackers and even his WWE aspirations. The conversation dives into the personal challenges athletes face, emphasizing the unique pressures of professional football while bringing a good dose of humor.
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  • George Kittle emphasizes the importance of rigorous recovery routines, including ice baths, for promoting mental and physical well-being in sports.
  • The podcast highlights the growing oligopoly in the U.S. meat industry, which threatens the viability of American family farms.

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Concentration of Power in the Meat Industry

The podcast discusses the domination of the U.S. meat industry by just four companies, which control over 80% of the market. This oligopoly has significant implications for American family farms, which struggle against aggressive tactics employed by these corporations to crush their competition. Furthermore, it highlights the concerning trend of China gaining control over a large portion of U.S. pork production. This situation raises important questions about food security and consumer choice in America.

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