Talkin' Fit
Welcome to the Talkin' Fit podcast hosted by Grace and Louis where we discuss (mostly aggressively argue) about all things gym/fitness related. Hot takes and controversial opinions surrounding the fitness industry and community are the backbone of these episodes along with other fun and interactive segments. So dry scoop that pre, get your ass to the gym and listen to us along the way.
Why 2024 Was The Best Year!

WELCOME TO THE LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR!!!! This week we recap everything that went down in 2024, from the highs to the lows and explain why 2024 was one of the best years for us both. We go over our 2024 new years resolutions to see if we upheld them and give out our own personal awards for the year. A huge thankyou to every single person who has supported the podcast over the year!!! We love you all and wish you the best in 2025!
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Louis Graduated!!!
Hey Everyone!!! Welcome back to the second last ep of the year where we recap Louis' Graduation! We discuss what was good and what was really not so good about the event. Louis also reveals some news regarding a business he is looking to start in 2025! We also try to guess the prices of popular Christmas items.
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We're Going On Love Island?!?!

Welcome to another week of the pod! This week we discuss our recent obsession with Love Island and if we were asked to make our own reality TV show, what would we get people to do??? We also discuss the results of our Spotify Wrapped and play more "what blank are you?"
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What The Sigma?!?!

Welcome back to another week!!! This week we're getting in touch with our gen z and trying our best to define a bunch of new slang words. Louis also has a rant about an incident he had in the gym and we make our Spotify wrapped predictions.
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We've Changed Our Mind...

We're back on a Wednesday?!?! This week we rehash a topic we've spoken about in the past... OZEMPIC! We also talk about how seeing the same person in the gym is a glitch in the matrix along with why basketball jerseys are an L gym fit. We end the ep with a fun segment where we say what dog breed we think the other person is???
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Louis Has A Mental Breakdown!

WELCOME BACK GAMERSSSS!!!! Apologies in advance as Louis has a bit of a mental breakdown at the start of the episode but is all good now and just needed to get a few things of his chest. This week we discuss a real problem in the fitness industry currently amongst influencers trying to "educate" people and how they need to go about it differently. Grace also recaps how she nearly died in a car trip recently....
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Anabolic Or Not: Xmas Edition

Anabolic or Not IS BACK!!! That's right, if you're an OG of the pod we expect you to be hyped as we dive back into this old gem of a segment for a special Christmas Edition as we get closer to December. Also we recap on our life changing experience at Coldplay over the weekend!
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Riddle Me This

Welcome to another week of the pod!!! This week we're bashing our head against the wall trying to figure out some riddles! (Let us know if you get any of them) We also discuss about our glorious lord and saviour Cbum coming out of retirement for one last side quest!!!
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Louis Went Viral For This?!?!

WELCOME BACK AGAIN GANG!!! Just like to apologise for our lack of uploads and consistency as of late but, we are committed to uploading every week for the rest of the year (if we don't, we will be punished!). This week has been a HUUUUUUGE week for Louis as he has gone TikTok VIRAL!!! (find out what for....). There's also been a ton of drama in the fitness community which we recap completely for you guys. As always thankyou for listening and supporting the pod WE LOVE YOU!
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Lee Priest Flipped Us Off!

WELCOME BACK SEXY GANG!!! Apologies for the typical Talkin' Fit Hiatus but we're back for another episode. We recap our recent adventure to the Aus Fitness Expo down in Sydney and speak about our interaction with bodybuilding legend Lee Priest!!! We also give a quick recap on the biggest weekend in bodybuilding... the Mr Olympia! Then we answer some of your guys questions, leading us both down a spiral of our favourite foods.
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The Worst Episode Ever!

We're back with one of the worst episodes in Talkin' Fit history! We'll let you guys listen and find out why but just know you've been warned (we'll be back with some more banger content next week... PROMISE).
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These Sports Have Infinite Aura

Welcome back shit talkers!!! On this weeks episode, we're back with a fun segment where we blind rank different things including sports with the most aura, local gyms and sex positions?!?! Grace also discusses an interesting study she came across that might prove ice baths are overrated. We also discuss our netball related drama and controversial result...
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Ragebait

WELCOME BACK RAGERS!!! This week we play a fun little game to try and piss each other OFF!!! We also recap some big recent news including Daddy Cbum's move to Gymshark and how Nikocado Avocado has fooled everyone. Grace also shares her controversial thoughts on Acai bowls and Louis finds out what his forfeit will be if he doesn't read 10 books by the end of the year (it's not looking good...).
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We Hate The Carnivore Diet

Welcome back guys to another week of the pod!!! This is by far the funniest episode to date so strap yourself in! We discuss why we are haters of the carnivore diet and why Grace would rather be a vegan. We also discuss why gym toilets are left in such a diabolical state by other fellow gym goers. Grace also had a big rant about work that had to be cut due to it not being PG13...
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<...Grace's Femi-Wellness Era

This week we recap our first time playing mixed indoor netball and lets just say we might be overnight professionals... Grace recaps her "Femi-Wellness" pilates event that Louis wasn't invited to, whilst Louis recaps his ultra masculine group gym sesh he had with some of the boys!!! We also dive into the "optimal" gym haters online and Louis discusses his future in the sport of bodybuilding.
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Please Stop Gagging On Spoons!

We're back for another fun filled and lowkey motivating episode!?!? Louis discusses what he has learnt from his new book he's been reading and Grace recaps her 2nd official park run! We also both recap our anticipated trip to the new local MEGA GYM! Louis also has a rant about why he can't stand people GAGGING ON THEIR GODDAMN SPOONS!!!!!
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We're Becoming Hybrid Athletes

Guess whose back!!! Welcome back guys and apologies as we have been away on a mini vacation recently. On this weeks episode, we recap what we've been up to over the last 2 weeks and talk about our slow progression into becoming hybrid athletes! We also finish up our recap of the Paris olympics and why Raygun is the greatest olympian of all time. Louis also quizzes Grace on her geography knowledge after a recent discovery that it sucks...
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We Were So Wrong About This

Welcome back to another week guys and gals!!! This week we give our recap of the olympics and discuss our highlights after the first week of action. We also dive into some of our old 'hot takes' and find out whether we agree or disagree with them still (be prepared, some of these takes are embarrassingly bad...). Hope you enjoy and have a great week :)
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We're Buying A Gym!

We're back this week to discuss the most highly anticipated sporting event of the last 4 years... THE OLYMPICS!!! We give our initial thoughts and plan to update you guys over the coming weeks of our highlights. We also discuss the logistics of us actually investing in a gym instead of a house and how the new world gym in Newcastle is going to be insane!!
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Drafting The Greatest BodyBuilders Of All Time

We're back and this week for another chatty ep. We recap on our week and then chat (debate) about a few different things including Louis' new fav foods, our thoughts on certain sports and genetics in the gym before playing a new game we discovered! Sit back and enjoy us debate.
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Why You Can't Compliment Someone On Their Weight-loss

In this lively episode, we dive into the unconventional world of gym music. Discover what Louis thinks as Grace reveals that she still listens to Alvin and the Chipmunks while working out. We also tackle the tricky subject of complimenting someone on their weight loss – when it’s encouraging and when it can be problematic. Plus, a hot topic in the fitness community: fitness influencers who smoke. How does it impact their credibility and what message does it send? Tune in for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion!
Louis Did WHAT With A Tripod!?

In this episode, we dive into the hot topic of a fitness influencer who got banned from their gym for using a tripod to film workouts. We discuss the implications for content creators, gym etiquette, and how to balance personal branding with respect for shared spaces. We also have a fun segment to start the episode with which you guys can play along with. Tune in for a lively conversation filled with insights and opinions on the evolving landscape of fitness culture!
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How We Walked 100,000 Steps In 24 Hours

On Saturday 29th of June, we embarked on a journey spanning over 16 and a half hours and 87km to walk 100,000 steps in 24 hours for mens mental health awareness. This episode recaps our journey over the day where we battled blisters, broken bones and starvation in order to achieve the goal we set ourselves. We were joined with some special guests along the walk who made the day that much more special. This was by far the hardest thing physically, mentally and emotionally that either of us had ever done!!!
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Why The Month Of June Is So Important ft. Jerry Skeeter

Welcome back to another week, another ep! This ones extra special though, because we got to sit down with Jerry Skeeter from The Chocolate Network! Jerry is an advocate for mental health, fitness and balance and provides great insight into how to navigate these things to uplift your life!
Listen up as we chat all things life, fitness, growing up, business and mental health. We delve into The Chocolate Network, what it is and how its designed to curate positivity for all audiences!
June is Mens Mental Health Awareness month, both Jerry and us are...
Sponsorships - The Problem With The Fitness Industry

We're back! Its been a hectic few weeks with Louis on placement and Grace doing exams but we're back in the studio to give you a recap on what else has been happening in the gym and out.
We kick off the ep with a quick game of Wavelength before giving our thoughts on big brands sponsoring certain 'athletes'. Should sponsorships be based purely on followers? Or based on values? Or education? Or content?
Listen up as we pick each others brains and try to reach a conclusion. Make sure to DM us your thoughts!<...
Red Light, Green Light - Gym Edition

Hey guyssss! We're back! Its just us this week, but we use the opportunity to have a bit of fun ;) We're playing red light, green light (inspired by the We Mean Well Pod) - gym edition.
Listen up as we give our thoughts on some very specific gym situations and whether we approve of them or not. Let us know what you think and send us a DM if you agree or disagree!!
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<...What It Takes To Win A Bodybuilding Show (ft. Ryan Hanly)

New week, new ep, but this ones special because we had the honour of having Ryan Hanley AKA the North Coast Classic Bodybuilding Overall Champion join us to chat all things gym, life, prep and parrots ;)
Ryan is a successful ICN bodybuilder with a big future ahead in the sport, but he is also one of the coolest and smartest people we've ever chatted with. He provides great insight into the dedication it takes to be an athlete and has really inspired us to chase after our goals. Hopefully he can inspire you too! We are so...
Is It Overrated Or Underrated? pt. 2

We're back with another popular segment this week. We touch on competing, reverse diets, time under tension and other popular concepts - giving our thoughts on whether they're overrated or underrated. Listen up and let us know what you think.
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Graces First Body Building Show

Welcome back guys! This week we give a recap on the much anticipated ICN North Coast Regionals! AKA Graces first bodybuilding show! We experienced Graces prep together, and 6 months later we can finally soak it all in. It was an absolute treat.
Listen up to hear about all of the ups and downs of show day - we recap and reflect on what was such an incredible and successful day.
This ep was a bit cathartic as well as motivating for us! Give it a listen and hopefully we can motivate you too!
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Why Training To Failure Is Overrated

Welcome back to another week, another ep!
Listen up to hear our recap for the past couple weeks - and get an update on Graces prep.. happy peak week!
This week we kick off with a fun little segment before chatting about training to failure and if its really worth it..
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Why Ozempic Isn't The Answer To Weight Loss

We're back for another week but this time to discuss a trendy new drug that has landed itself in the news tabloids recently... Ozempic? We discuss the ins and outs of the drug, which of your favourite celebrities are taking it and why your mum needs to stay the heck away from it. Is it the new super drug or just another distraction from what weight loss and health is all about? Listen to find out!!!
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How Well Do We Know Each Other?

We're back from our 2 week hiatus with a super fun episode!!! We quickly recap where we have been and why we're now professional models... kind of. Then we try out a TikTok trend on each other to see how well we actually know one another. The aim is to choose what thing out of 4 things (all relating to the gym of course) is the other person choosing. We learn that Louis is a bit of a kiss ass and that Grace is more confusing than ever.
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What Is Mechanical Tension And Why Do You Need It?

Welcome back to another episode of the podddd! This week we keep the educational theme going and are talking all about Mechanical Tension, aka the main driver behind muscle growth in hypertrophy training.
We explain what it is and why you need to understand it if you're trying to grow muscle. Hopefully you guys can take something away from it and implement it, if you haven't already.
Let us know your thoughts or send us a DM on insta if you have any questions @talkinfitpod
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To Bulk Or To Cut? That Is The Question.

Hey besties this week its just us two in the studio answering some of your questions!
Firstly we give a recap of our weeks and then give a quick rundown of the 2024 Arnolds! Listen up to hear who we think could potentially de-throne our father Cbum in the future! Let us know your thoughts on this...
We also give our advice on cutting and bulking - specifically when you should do either if you're unsure.
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The Start Of Australia's Next Biggest Supplement Store ft. Eric and Lara from Limitless Nutrition

Come join us as we chat to the founder and co-founder of Australia's next most successful supplement shop - Eric and Lara! They have recently founded Limitless Nutrition - an online supplement shop stocking only the best products for athletes in Australia!
We talk all things fitness, bodybuilding, business and supplements - picking Erics brain and discovering the story behind Limitless Nutrition.
Its a super interesting and easy listen, plus we absolutely loved having them join us. Let us know what you guys think and look forward to hearing from Eric and Lara more in...
Is It Overrated Or Underrated?

On this weeks episode... WE'RE BACK IN OUR STUDIO!!!! We are pumped and ready to roll for the rest of the year as we finally have our podcast studio back. Grace discusses her recently discovered diagnosis and Louis rants about why you shouldn't attend the gym if you are SICK. We also have a new episode idea where we go through gym and fitness related things and say whether we believe they are overrated or underrated which causes a few hot takes from the both of us. As always make sure you rate us 5 stars, share the pod and...
The Importance of Training Volume

We're back for another week. This week Louis chats about the importance of training volume when it comes to hypertrophy. Hint: Less is more.
Give it a listen and let us know if you learnt anything new! Catch us on instagram and tiktok @talkinfitpod. If you're looking for premium, evidence based online fitness coaching check out @graceliannafitness on Instagram and get started today!
In Our Powerlifting Arc?!

This week we're back at it again! We give a recap of our weeks and talk about our awesome experience at Hunter Performance Centre, where we had an SBD assessment and learnt the ins and outs of moving our body under a bar. We're lowkey inspired to enter our powerlifting era..
Doing a 180, we also discuss the importance of stability when training for hypertrophy, and how if you're training with unstable movements - you could be limiting your gains.
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Why The Government Doesn't Want You Eating Healthy

We're back and this week we're chatting about Louis' struggle to find the perfect split, Grace's prep update and our conspiracy on why eating healthy is so expensive... the government are up to something.
Hope you enjoy the ep. Be sure to check our socials out @talkinfitpod and send us a DM with your thoughts!
Why Most People Fail When Starting The Gym

Welcome back!! Its 2024 and officially season 2 of the Talkin Fit Podcast!
We give a quick recap on what's been happening since we last chatted. Grace talks about starting her Online coaching business and how preps going. Louis gives an update on his bulk and how his trainings been.
We also give some advice to all the new lifters that've started the gym this year (we are so proud of you!!) and chat about the biggest mistakes some people make.