
50% Facts
- Business · Entrepreneurship
- Health & Fitness
- TV & Film · Reviews
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About
A podcast that examines how health, fitness, nutrition, mental health…even sex...are portrayed in popular culture, including movies and social media. And how those portrayals are sometimes distorted beyond recognition. Veteran podcaster Jim McDonald hosts discussions with guests from the world of weights, fitness, and sometimes entertainment and sports. Jim is the owner of Third Street Barbell in Sacramento, CA. Mike "Silent Mike" Farr appeared as co-host through mid-2025.Business inquiries: Jim@thejimmcd.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts--5538735/support.
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Recent episodes
- Scrooged! (1988)| 50% Facts Holiday Special Review | Guest cohost Josh Hajar
- Creating safe outlets for coping with trauma| Guest: firefighter Chad Dillon
- Die Hard 2: Die Harder | Holiday Film Fest | Guest co-host Josh Hajjar
- Paul Oneid | From Injury to Strength
- Larry Wheels with John Gaglione | The Power of Resilience
- Mission-driven Fitness | Guest Kevin Meier
- John Gaglione: The Evolution of Powerlifting Culture
- Comedian Nick Scopoletti
- Things that make dieting hard (plus some influencers who are getting it right)| Guest: Jerry Molinero
- Navigating Parenthood and Performance | Guest: Jonathan Gregg