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When you lift, you change your body’s shape, right?

Well, that’s also may be how we create gender.

The Big Inside host Christian Matyi, a/k/a “XN,” tackles the fascinating topic of how changing our shape creates – and sometimes conflicts – with how society understands our gender.

We’re joined by self-proclaimed “regular guy,” collegiate wrestler Mack Beggs, as well as professors Kareem Kubchandani and Stephan Pennington to discuss how changing our body’s shape to perform gender is maybe one of the most normal aspects of just being human.

Plus, one of the coolest Little Insider segments at the end of the show. (CAT JACKET!) All this and more on this very masculine episode of The Big Inside.

TBI-115 The Most Normal Story You Ever Heard About Mack Beggs And Muscles When you lift, you change your body’s shape, right? Well, that’s also how we create gender.  We talk about it with collegiate wrestler Mack Beggs and professors Kareem Kubchandani and Stephan Pennington.

What is the most important meal of the day? The Big Inside’s show host Christian Matyi, a/k/a “XN,” is betting he knows what you’re gonna say. What you’re probably not expecting is how what we think we know about breakfast may not be quite what we assumed. XN dives into the background of this nostalgic meal armed with a pack of nutrition-savvy athletes and the amazing food historian and author Heather Arndt Anderson. What we pull up might make you forget about whether or not breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but instead wonder why you thought that in the first place.

TBI-114 Arguing With the Breakfast Sheep Over What Is Really Important Show host Christian Matyi, aka "XN," versus “the most important meal of the day.” We’re tearing apart breakfast with food historian Heather Arndt Anderson and a pack of athletes who know a lot about nutrition.

What are you doing right now? Like LITERALLY right now? And are you sure you’re doing it right? The Big Inside’s host Christian Matyi, a/k/a “XN,” is joined by professional Classical Music viola player Drew Ricciardi, who’s journey brought him from the high stakes world of professional music into some interesting theories on how you’re moving your body. Or not moving. Plus: a couple detours into history and housebuilding.

TBI-113 Doing the same thing over and over and over with violas and Drew Ricciardi The Big Inside’s host Christian Matyi, a/k/a “XN,” talks with professional viola player Drew Ricciardi, who uncovers a fascinating way to look at how your body moves, and says a bunch of complicated words.

Just how much does your personal aesthetic – the way you look to others – impact what you create?

In the second of a two-part episode of the podcast, The Big Inside, show host Christian Matyi, a/k/a “XN,” is joined again by very special guest Liam O’Donnell, director, writer, and producer of 2017’s sci-fi flick “Beyond Skyline.” They unpack how, whether we know it or not, aesthetics are constantly reshaping how we represent ourselves in the world.

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TBI-112 The Dog's Name Is Crom. The Director's name is Liam O'Donnell, Part 2 of 2 The second of a two-part episode featuring movie director of Liam O’Donnell of 2017’s sci-fi flick “Beyond Skyline” looks at how personal aesthetics shape our perception.

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We’re back for our tenth (we think) season! And we are opening this run of episodes with a very special guest: Liam O’Donnell, movie director, producer and writer most known for the 2017 sci fi action flick, “Beyond Skyline.”

Liam gave show host Christian Matyi (a/k/a “XN”) a whole lot of interview. So much, in fact, that we are going to present our stories with Liam in two parts. This episode is the first of two parts.

Liam shares a fascinating backstory that may shift how we perceive the power of physical aesthetics. And yes, Schwarzenegger makes an appearance in the narrative. (Because he always does, right?) The tale is a little different than you might think, and sets a stage for how he perceives the world, which sets us up to learn more about the film itself in part 2.

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TBI-111 Keeping Our Good Eye On The Alien Invasion with Liam O'Donnell – Part 1 of 2 The first of a two-part episode featuring the Schwarzneggerian backstory of Liam O’Donnell, movie director, producer, and writer of 2017’s sci-fi flick “Beyond Skyline”.

Men's Physique is a pointless exercise when it comes to drug-tested competitions. And it may not only be a pointless pursuit, but also highly destructive. While more and more "insta-fame" lusting men flock to this bastard pageant, the sport from which it emerged – bodybuilding itself – is being deteriorated. Cause for alarm among competitors? Coach XN thinks so . . . and here's his Mr. Miyagi version of wisdom for y'all.

The bodybuilders who refuse to call themselves bodybuilders. Men's physique may be the worst thing to happen to bodybuilding. But drug-tested competitors are actually working against their own benefit most of all!

tribute shows why athletics are relevant for the human spirit.

#OrlandoUnited tribute shows why athletics are relevant for the human spirit. Orlando's Major League Soccer team, Orlando City, hosts a match with San
Jose imbued with tribute and grace for those lost in the Pulse Nightclub
tragedy.

Don’t be mistaken: Tolerance and patience are achieved through conscientious practice, not through a single resolution. And finding the ability to become a more understanding and patient person may be found in some of the most unlikely – and socially abrasive – circumstances. Take a look at this think-piece on how tolerating even the obnoxious, Instagram-selfie-addicted show-offs and egotists of the world can teach us how to become less self-important and more compassionate ourselves.

Love the ugly. Gain the beauty. How running into a half-naked muscle brute showing off on a city street
might hold a secret lesson in transforming your world into a more tolerant
place.

Perhaps the most important competitive bodybuilder in the world.

Perhaps the most important competitive bodybuilder in the world. We will not hide the fact that we have a favorite bodybuilder. We are
completely biased towards Collin Clarke, who's genius is once again making
the rounds of the interwebs.

Every bro who loves sports of any kind needs to see this one. : Gender harassment in sports is worsened via online cowardice.

Every bro who loves sports of any kind needs to see this one. #MoreThanMean A very revealing look at the cowardice and harassment against women in
sports.

Your desire for success, unto itself, is not enough.

Your desire for success, unto itself, is not enough. We often think success relies on having an overwhelming desire. But Jeff
teaches us that desire alone is far from enough to reach a goal.

From the PhysiQademy's Next Level: How can I be like Thor Bjornsson?

How can I be like Thor Bjornsson? Strongest man the world Thor Bjornsson shares with you his watery secret to
getting jacked and huge.