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Sean Tumilson
Hi, I'm Sean Tumilson, and on KeepTalking I post daily episodes on different topics that I am an expert in (or at least claim to be): language learning, health & fitness, daily habits, and global & societal issues. Why so many topics instead of one "niche"? Because I have worked in half a dozen different industries in a rapidly changing world, and have too many areas of interest to narrow it down to just one topic. Most of KeepTalking's episodes are in English with occasional episodes in Spanish. Enjoy! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keeptalkingco/support
The lonely world of the popular entertainer
In this episode, I reflect on spending the last few years performing various roles in the entertainment industry.
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10:2606/10/2024
Discover your fitness level to create your fitness plan
In this episode, I share how to determine what changes you should make to improve your fitness depending on your current level of fitness.
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11:3905/10/2024
Minneapolis needs to get rid of the zombies or bring them back to life
In this episode, I share two anecdotes about drugged out individuals harassing people on the streets of Minneapolis.
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07:4504/10/2024
Did JD Vance just win the election for Donald Trump?
In this episode, I give my analysis of yesterday's vice presidential debate, from the perspective of an undecided voter whose political views are not all one-sided.
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24:4203/10/2024
Why pessimists need strict rules and optimists are okay without them
In this episode, I speculate and why people (like myself) who have a generally more negative than positive outlook on life need strict rules and guidelines to keep themselves in line.
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09:3702/10/2024
The most successful people just want inner peace
In this episode, I share two anecdotes about extremely wealthy individuals who no longer care about their wealth and possessions.
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10:3501/10/2024
Burn body fat with the "just do it" method
In this episode, I explain the no-B.S. formula that guarantees you will recomposition your body.
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13:0530/09/2024
How to sleep well in a world full of stimulation
In this episode, I give some tips on how to relax more before bed.
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09:2429/09/2024
Why calories burned is not a good measure of an effective workout
In this episode, I explain why you shouldn't worry about how many calories you are burning during your workout.
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07:3828/09/2024
Biggest issue with the American voting system
In this episode, I discuss the upcoming elections in November 2024 and explain what I think the biggest issue is related to our voting system.
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22:4027/09/2024
Does coffee have a net positive or net negative effect on us?
In this episode, I talk about my anecdotal experience as a coffee addict and add some scientific information to back up my conclusions as to whether or not it is a good or a bad thing overall to consume caffeine regularly.
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23:3626/09/2024
Biggest American political issue that people are still not talking about enough
In this episode, I talk about a huge issue in American politics that the people appear to still not be interested enough in solving.
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19:3625/09/2024
Most important skill for the 4th straight year
In this episode, I talk about an important skill that I have discussed for the previous three years on this podcast.
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10:4624/09/2024
Get in great shape forever on a budget - no personal trainer or gym or expensive food required
As a personal trainer, one of my struggles with the industry is that personal training is a luxury good. In this episode, I teach you how to get in great shape without ever needing a personal trainer or super expensive foods.
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17:0023/09/2024
My opinion on the US-Mexico border crisis having spent a lot of time there in 2023
I share my anecdotal experience along the US-Mexico border and compare it to the mainstream media narrative.
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14:1922/09/2024
Are loyalty and discipline undervalued in the modern workforce?
In this episode, I explain why I have had many different jobs over the last 15 years, in spite of the fact that I am not the type of person who likes to "wear many different hats."
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10:4621/09/2024
Time to bring back the handshake?
Society has changed a lot in recent years, and the pandemic in particular had a lot of (mostly negative) effects on society. One of those effects is that people are often more apprehensive about shaking hands with others. In this episode, I explain why I am trying to bring back the handshake.
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09:0820/09/2024
Minneapolis is officially a hellhole
In this episode (which I recorded from my condo in downtown Minneapolis, ironically), I explain why I now describe the city of Minneapolis as a "hellhole".
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16:0219/09/2024
I find it offensive when people worry about getting too bulky
Building muscle is extremely challenging and "toning" is a myth. In this episode, I explain why.
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10:4218/09/2024
"Health is the new wealth" especially in a country that seems to be collapsing financially
In this episode, I speculate on the financial future of the United States, and talk about investing in our health instead of making financial investments.
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15:4017/09/2024
How big of a role do genetics play in our physique?
In this episode, I share my anecdotal (and somewhat scientifically researched) evidence about how capable we are of changing our physique in spite of our genetics.
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10:1316/09/2024
Why I still have daddy issues at age 35
In this episode, I share a recent anecdote related to my insecurities about fitness and athleticism.
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09:5215/09/2024
It makes me laugh when people (mostly men) act tough
In this episode, I share three personal stories about when I wasn't as tough as I thought.
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11:0514/09/2024
The only principle from all of the self-help content I consumed that has actually worked
Several years ago, I began reading and following a lot of "self-help" content to improve my life. There is a lot of good information out there on this topic, but one key principle has really stood out, and in this episode I explain my experience with the principle.
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18:4413/09/2024
Harris-Trump debate analysis from an undecided voter
I went into the September 10, 2024 presidential debate between current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as an undecided voter. I watched every minute of the debate, took notes, and did some additional research afterwards. In this episode, I share my conclusions.
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32:0812/09/2024
¿Es mejor vivir en los estados unidos o europa?
En este episodio, yo comparo la vida en estados unidos con la vida en europa en varios aspectos.
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11:3811/09/2024
Teenagers all want to be influencers and I do too!
In this episode, I rant about the interesting world of trying to gain attention and "influence" on social media and in-person settings.
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09:4510/09/2024
Why fruits and vegetables shouldn't be your priority if you want to improve your physique (and even improve your overall health)
In this episode, I explain why prioritizing fruits and vegetables is not necessarily the best advice for the average person.
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10:0509/09/2024
Why the chase for respect leads men down both good and bad paths
In this episode, I share some controversial realities about male psychology, speaking from my experience as a 35-year-old man who has always lived with a lot of insecurities and has been chasing respect in different ways for most of my life.
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11:5008/09/2024
Best workout split for 80% of people
There are many different "workout splits" to choose from. In this episode, I explain which I think works the best for muscle and strength gains in most situations.
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10:0607/09/2024
Why "toxic masculinity" content has been helpful for me but why I realized I needed to check myself
The phrase "toxic masculinity" gets thrown around a lot nowadays. I have followed many influencers who fall into the "toxic masculinity" category. In this episode, I explain why their influence on me has been mostly positive, but one area in which I realized I needed to check myself.
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17:1106/09/2024
3 harsh realities of working as a personal trainer
I have been working as a personal trainer for about 3 years, starting it as a side business where I trained several clients per week. Over the past year, I have made it into a full-time career. In this episode, I explain 3 challenges that most personal trainers will face.
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12:4205/09/2024
You don't get what you want in life, you get what you demand with repeated action
This is a quote from one of my mentors. In this episode, I explain three areas of life where this quote applies to me.
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13:3004/09/2024
How intense do your workouts need to be to get stronger?
In this episode, I talk about the "art" of fitness: determining when to push hard and when to back off, and how hard you should train on a regular basis in order to elicit gains while minimizing the risk of injury.
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10:5903/09/2024
Clima político en los EEUU 2 meses antes de las elecciones de 2024
Yo soy un ciudadano normal que vive en el estado de Minnesota, EEUU, y me considero centrista políticamente. En este episodio, les cuento mi opinión sobre el clima político en mi país dos meses antes de una elección presidencial muy interesante.
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10:0302/09/2024
How I turned fitness into my religion and why you maybe should too
I still identify as mostly "agnostic" when it comes to actual religion. In this episode, I explain the good and the not so good things that have come from making physical fitness almost a form of religion in my life.
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12:5601/09/2024
How to turn failure into success in any area of life
This podcast has seemed like a "failure" to me at many points throughout the last three years. In this episode, I explain why I realized that it has actually been quite a success, and how you can relate this to being "successful" in other areas of life.
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19:5531/08/2024
Do this workout split forever and you will get results
There are many different workout "splits", and it often creates confusion among gym-goers. In this episode, I try to simplify things for you.
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08:4730/08/2024
Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, machines, cables, bands... which should you use and when?
If you are new to the gym, it can be overwhelming to decide which equipment to use. In this episode, I try to help you out.
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16:1529/08/2024
3 reasons why you are not getting stronger in the gym
In this episode, I share 3 common reasons why most people do not see strength and muscle gains.
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09:1928/08/2024
The danger of being too obsessed with your body
Over the last three years, I have started to identify with my physique. Having an obsession with physique and an addiction to exercise can be good, but like almost anything, too much of it can be dangerous.
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09:1627/08/2024
Is a calorie deficit ever truly sustainable?
In this episode, I share the story of a recent "cut" I went into to illustrate whether or not a calorie deficit can be sustainable.
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09:3226/08/2024
This plan will get you shredded but you probably shouldn't follow it
In this episode, I share an admittedly unhealthy way to burn body fat and preserve muscle as efficiently as possible.
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09:0725/08/2024
Do you need a gym membership or are home workouts enough?
In this episode, I tell my story of how I built some muscle with home workouts, and then explain why I needed a gym membership to take things to the next level.
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11:0924/08/2024
Train for speed and power and you'll love what it does for your physique
I very rarely see people truly train for speed and power at the gym. Most people are either training for hypertrophy or just doing cardio (sometimes cardio with weights). In this episode, I teach you why training for speed and power could greatly benefit you.
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09:3023/08/2024
Discipline with an imperfect plan is better than a perfect plan without discipline
In this episode, I ramble about several topics while taking it back to the point of how discipline is more important than a perfect plan in fitness.
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13:1622/08/2024
Do you have an unhealthy relationship with exercise?
In general, regular exercise is good for our physical and even mental health. However, some of us, myself included, can develop an unhealthy relationship with exercise when used in the wrong way.
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09:5021/08/2024
Best 3 exercises for an efficient full-body strength workout
In this episode, I talk about which 3 exercises I would pick for most people if I had to choose just 3 for them to get a time-efficient full-body strength workout, almost independent of skill level.
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11:0320/08/2024
How I hurt myself during a workout and how you can avoid doing the same
About a month ago, I hurt my lower back during a squat. Here, I explain why, and tell you how to avoid doing the same.
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10:5919/08/2024
How to overcome the psychological struggle of getting into shape
The psychological challenges of building muscle and burning body fat are often harder than the physical challenges. In this episode, I start with a silly story and then give some advice.
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09:1618/08/2024