The Zack Arnold Podcast

In this episode I have a conversation with editor Joe Leonard who is the lead editor on the show Empire on FOX. He is also a member of my latest challenge group (as well as my edit suite neighbor on Empire), and we discuss what it means to start a challenge group, the health obstacles he faces every day as a high level episodic editor, and how we adapt to become healthier without giving up time with our families.Our Sponsors:GeekDeskThat StudioBoris FX AdobeUseful Links:Beachbody ProgramsThe Sitting SolutionShow Credits:This episode was executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

In this episode I have a rapid-fire conversation with nutrition and fitness expert Ben Greenfield who is an ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, Spartan racer, coach, speaker and author of the New York Times Bestseller “Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life”. In 2008, Ben was voted as NSCA’s Personal Trainer of the year and in 2013 was named by Greatist as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness. We discuss all kinds of health related topics listed below.Topics of Conversation:Where the Standard American Diet came from (i.e. the "Food Pyramid"), why it's so wrong, and what you can do about itBen's "Superhuman Food Pyramid"The spectrum of healthy and unhealthy foods on the pyramidWhy we don't need glucose (i.e. carbohydrates) for energyWhy eating fat is good for youWhy Gatorade and sports drinks are bad for youTop 3 Recommendations for those out of shape who want to get healthier but don't know where to start (they aren't what you may think)Why being cold helps you burn calories ("Cold Thermogenesis")Top 3 Recommendations to avoid EMF in your office (Electromagnetic Fields)Our Sponsors:GeekDeskThat StudioBoris FX AdobeUseful Links:- Ben Greenfield Fitness- The Superhuman Food Pyramid- "Grain Brain" by Dr. David Perlmutter- "Wheat Belly" by William Davis- Ben's Quick & Dirty Tips- How to Detox Your Home (and office)- Negative Ion GeneratorShow Credits:This episode was edited by Kristin Martin, and the show was executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

In this episode I chat with Curtis Fritsch about our pre and post-race experience running the Malibu Spartan Sprint. The pre-race interview is in the car on the way to the event, and the post-race interview was done via Skype a couple weeks later. We discuss a little of our training, but mostly we talk about the course specifics, our favorite and least favorite obstacles, and Curtis even threw in a great free plug for Shakeology.\Our Sponsors:GeekDeskIndie EssentialsBoris FX AdobeUseful Links:Spartan RaceGO FAR: The Christopher Rush StorySpartan Up!Spartan Sprint Facebook albumGrip Strenghteners on AmazonWhat is a burpee?My 2013 Hurrican Heat videoObstacle Dominator PodcastBen Greenfield FitnessShow Credits:This episode was edited by Kristin Martin, and the show was executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

In this episode I interview Chad & Brenda Walding, Doctors of Physical Therapy and the authors of the new book The Sitting Solution, a brilliant resource for anyone (read: everyone) in our industry who is sedentary for more than 6-8 hours per day. We talk about the health problems associated with chronic sitting, and more importantly, we talk about the realistic solutions to fixing years of chronic pain, as well as reversing the negative health effects of being sedentary. And even if you're already standing, there is still a lot to learn about staying healthy. This is a MUST LISTEN for everyone in our industry.Our Sponsors:GeekDeskIndie EssentialsBoris FX AdobeUseful Links: The Sitting Solution"Don't Break the Chain" method of habit formingLift Page for Daily #FiP30The Pomodoro Method (via Asian Efficiency)The equipment in my office "gym"Show Credits:This episode was edited by Kristin Martin, and the show was executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

In this episode I speak with returning guest Dr. Michael Mark, a neuropsychologist and co-founder of NeuroEdge Inc, a brain treatment center in Southern California. We discuss the science behind how the brain functions in those with ADD and ADHD, the short and long term effects of medications and stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall, why less people are actually ADD than they think, and how the brain really isn't capable of multitasking the way we think. I also share some of my own tips for avoiding being overwhelmed by too much footage.Our Sponsors:GeekDeskIndie EssentialsBoris FX AdobeUseful Links:NeuroEdge CentersOur Guest:Dr. Michael Mark is a neuropsychologist, legal professional, and the co-founder of NeuroEdge Inc, a sports concussion and brain treatment center in Southern California. He holds degrees from UCLA and ABSI in Political Science and Neuropsychology, as well as a Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University. He has been an entertainment manager, a professional sports agent, and a lawyer for industry elites. But his current specialty is treating traumatic brain injuries, neurological disorders, and optimizing human performance.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Kristin Martin, and the show was executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

In part 2 of this episode I continue my conversation with Kylee Wall and Siân Fever about work environments for women in post-production. This episode was inspired by a recent article by Kylee Wall on Creative Cow titled Sexism In Post. We talk about why Kylee wrote the article in the first place, lots of different studies about the gender gap in post-production, wage differences for the same jobs, and we even go as far to discuss sexual harassment and other not-so-pleasant topics.Listen to part 1 hereOur Sponsors:GeekDeskIndie EssentialsBoris FX AdobeUseful Links:Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media researchLearning to Love CriticismCenter for the Study of Women in Television and FilmGender Gap in STEMThe Bechdel TestA 2011 McKinseyLean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead Howard / Heidi experimentConfidence Woman in Time MagazineThelma Schoonmaker in MovieMaker MagazineShow Credits:This episode was edited by Kristin Martin, and the show was executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

In this episode I speak with Kylee Wall and Siân Fever about work environments for women in post-production. This episode was inspired by a recent article by Kylee Wall on Creative Cow titled Sexism In Post. We talk about why Kylee wrote the article in the first place, lots of different studies about the gender gap in post-production, wage differences for the same jobs, and we even go as far to discuss sexual harassment and other not-so-pleasant topics. This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast.Our Sponsors:GeekDeskIndie EssentialsBoris FX AdobeUseful Links:Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media researchLearning to Love CriticismCenter for the Study of Women in Television and FilmGender Gap in STEMThe Bechdel TestA 2011 McKinseyLean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead Howard / Heidi experimentConfidence Woman in Time MagazineThelma Schoonmaker in MovieMaker MagazineShow Credits:This episode was edited (with a REALLY fast turnaround) by Bart Walczak, and the show was executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

In this episode I speak with Zack Sexton, a content creator for Asian Efficiency. We discuss ways to improve your e-mail workflow, task management and task management software, how to "eat your frog," and ways to establish morning or evening rituals to enhance your productivity, thus making your life less stressful. This is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their to-do lists.Our Sponsors:GeekDeskIndie EssentialsBoris FX Topics of Conversation:"Inbox Zero" and managing e-mail more effectively"Eating That Frog," i.e. how to tackle your largest task of the day first"Solar Flaring," a technique to develop new habits and get things doneThe science behind why multi-tasking just doesn't workWhy we should turn off ALL notifications on ALL of our devicesTask management software and systemsMorning and evening ritualsUseful Links:You Can Book MeDavid Allen's "Getting Things Done"Text ExpanderTrelloOmniFocusZeigarnick EffectFiveSentences.esBulletproof CoffeeAutomate habitsJust Get FluxJames Clear's "Habit Stacking"Shakeology Show Credits:This episode was edited by Kristin Martin, and the show was executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.

In this episode Natalie Baker and I discuss our most recent experience at the 8.2 mile Spartan Race SUPER in Sacramento, CA. We walk through the race obstacle by obstacle (at least what we could remember), and what we learned from the experience, both physically and mentally.Our Sponsors:GeekDeskIndie EssentialsBoris FX Useful Links:Spartan RaceSpartan Race ChecklistFiP Spartan Race Photo AlbumWhat the heck is a burpee?Show Credits:This episode was executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA. 

In this episode I speak with David Tarr, Chriss Horgan, and Sian Fever, the three top finalists of my most recent Fitness In Post challenge group. We discuss the challenges they face in their jobs as editors and sound editors, what they learned from the challenge group, how they improved, and most importantly...I announce who the grand prize winner of the GeekDesk is!Our Sponsors:GeekDeskIndie EssentialsBoris FX Topics of Conversation:Each member's state of health at the beginning of the program and why they joined the challenge groupTheir favorite units of the program and what helped them the mostThe number of calories in a 'crumpet'Whether or not getting healthy is funUseful Links:Step 3 'Making Small Changes' with Chriss HorganSpartan Race'The Incredibles' Finalists Voting PageFiP Clean Eating Challenge GroupMy Fitness PalFitbitFed Up DocumentaryP90P90XP90X3T25Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock AppPolar H7 Heart Rate MonitorMio Alpha Heart Rate MonitorShow Credits:This episode was edited by Kristin Martin, and the show was executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.