If you lost a billion dollar opportunity, how would that affect your life? For Noah Kagan, it certainly was not easy. But he didn’t let it stop him from becoming successful. Noah is the founder/CEO of AppSumo, a daily deals website for digitally distributed goods and online services based in Austin, TX. Before founding AppSumo, he was employee #30 at Facebook, working directly under Mark Zuckerberg. After a 9 month tenure, Noah was fired, losing out on nearly a billion dollars in stock. He was also employee #4 at Mint.com before deciding that he wanted to be his own boss, and founding AppSumo. In today’s episode, Noah sits down with Nick to talk about how getting fired from Facebook was just the beginning of his story, and share some great insight into what it truly means to be successful. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Nick Cassano is a social media influencer and BPN Ambassador who has exponentially grown his platforms on both Instagram and TikTok by creating comedic content. While the content uses similar characters, the themes for the videos are incredibly diverse. Most however have some relation to sports, or Italian American heritage. Through being authentic, providing quality content, and a professional attitude Nick has been able to build a loyal audience that looks forward to the content on a daily basis, and his content has even been featured on Barstool Sports, Buzzfeed, and more. In this episode, Nicky sits down with Nick to enjoy some some laughs as well as discuss the importance of staying true to yourself, not letting your insecurities control you, and more. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Mike Thompson could have listened to the doctors. At the age of 15, after five years of battling four rounds of cancer, when they told him he wouldn’t make it past age 18. Or when they told him that he would never be able to do athletic activites ever again.  But he didn’t. Now in his mid-30’s, Mike has completed multiple marathons and Ironmans, including the Kona Ironman, and has summited Mount Kilimanjaro. He has now devoted his life to helping others who struggle with cancer, PTSD, and more by partnering with Texas Original, one of the two operating medical cannabis providers in Texas. In this episode, Mike sits down with Nick to share his story, as well as share about his work with Texas Original, and how they hope to educate about the benefits of medicinal cannabis. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Everyone is creative in some way. Some may create art. Some create food. Some create businesses. For all of us, we are the creators of the life we want to live. For many of us, being creative can come with some resistance. The choice to be original and forge your own path can be one of the most difficult parts of the creative process. In this episode two members of the BPN Media team, Jordan Utter and Alex Rodriguez, join Nick on the show to talk all about what it truly means to be original, and shed some deep insight into how you should view originality and creativity. As they share with us, by eliminating distractions and working deeply, we can eliminate creative barriers and be more creative, original, and productive. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

What impact does your past have on your present? Many people let their past trauma or negative experiences have power over how they live their life, and let it consume them. Others try to run from and ignore it. Bedros Keuilian and Ray “Cash” Care have made it their life goal to help others realize that we cannot out-run, out-fight, or out-smart our past, but we can use it as a catalyst for growth and choose to be better from it. Bedros is a best-selling author, speaker, business consultant, and founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp. Ray is a Navy Seal veteran and instructor for the Modern Day Knight Project, a 75 hour self-development program for men founded by Bedros. MDK Project: www.mdkproject.com Bedros Keuilian: www.bedroskeuilian.com Ray “Cash” Care: www.raycashcare.com More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Do you have enough salt in your diet? Joining us on this week's episode, we have Dr. James DiNicolantonio to explore how salt intake is a key factor in physical performance and overall health.  Nick and Dr. James dive deep into the science behind how our body responds to salt, as well as debunk some misconceptions about this mineral that have been popularized over the years. Dr. James is a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, and author of The Salt Fix and Superfuel.  He has shared his expertise on The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and international news media outlets. Dr. James' Website: https://drjamesdinic.com/ Shop BPN Electrolytes here More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod Youtube: The Bare Performance Podcast

Does running slower make you faster?   On this week’s episode, Nick’s marathon coach Jeff Cunningham is back for his second time on the podcast to discuss the most effective way to train for distance running.     Nick and Jeff share specific insight into how workouts are being crafted and executed to move towards Nick’s goal of running under 2:50 at the Buffalo Marathon at the end of May.  They dive deep into how to properly apply the “5 Pillars of Distance Running,” which are easy runs, speed workouts, recovery, nutrition, and strategic planning, to your training.  If you are looking to PR your next distance race, you will want to tune in to this episode.   Watch Episode 3 of Nick’s Marathon Prep series on the 5 Pillars: https://youtu.be/ysUMSRaldpY   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition   Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Fitness expert Sal Di Stefano joins Nick Bare to discuss the importance of incorporating strength training into all types of exercise. They explore how strength training raises metabolism and leads to more fat loss than cardio alone. They debunk the fear of getting too big and emphasize the importance of personal growth in fitness. They also discuss intuitive eating, the controversy and dysfunction with 'If It Fits Your Macros' (IIFYM), and the importance of transitioning to intuitive eating and understanding macronutrients.

In this episode, host Nick Bare is joined by BPN's Creative Director Jordan Utter to recount both their experiences running the Rocky Raccoon Ultramarathon which was held on February 5th, 2022.   This is Nick's second 100 mile ultramarathon, and the first race he has run since the Leadville 100 in August of 2021.  Jordan ran the 100 kilometer race on the same course to complete his first ultra. The two share insight into how they approached training, nutrition, and mindset for their respective races, and how their individual experiences differed throughout the weekend.   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick Bare website: www.nickbare.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition

What if there was an ingredient in just about every food product being sold in supermarkets today that could potentially have harmful effects to your metabolism and overall health?   Dr. Paul Saladino, the CarnivoreMD, joins host Nick Bare on the podcast for the second time to discuss the potentially harmful effects seed oils may have on your body.  He goes in depth into the science behind how these oils interact with your body and how you can take steps to avoid including them in your diet.   Dr. Paul’s Website: www.carnivoremd.com Dr. Paul’s Social Media: @carnivoremd2.0   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick Bare website: www.nickbare.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition