60 acast.com Secretly Sporty https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty en Varsity Arts, LLC Sebastian Langdell What if working out was about more than the workout?  Each week, writer and fitness enthusiast Sebastian Langdell talks to an author, musician, comedian, filmmaker, or other creative about their exercise routine, athletic passions, approach to nutrition – and, most importantly, how their fitness practice fuels their artistic practice.

 

You’ll hear about how boxing and bouldering boost mental health, long bike rides offer a shortcut to transcendence, and getting physically stronger leads to more ambitious art.  

 

By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to both hit the gym and write your novel.  


Have someone you’d love to hear discuss their workout routine? Email us at secretlysportypodcast@gmail.com.


Note: The views expressed in this show are those of the show’s creators or the guests, and not those of any other entity or institution. Please consult with a doctor before starting any new exercise routine or nutritional program.


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You’ll hear about how boxing and bouldering boost mental health, long bike rides offer a shortcut to transcendence, and getting physically stronger leads to more ambitious art.  

 

By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to both hit the gym and write your novel.  


Have someone you’d love to hear discuss their workout routine? Email us at secretlysportypodcast@gmail.com.


Note: The views expressed in this show are those of the show’s creators or the guests, and not those of any other entity or institution. Please consult with a doctor before starting any new exercise routine or nutritional program.


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]]> true Varsity Arts, LLC info+699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6@mg-eu.acast.com 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 secretly-sporty episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1772063451704-fca445f5-ef39-4402-a894-f2d89e6cc5ee.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty Secretly Sporty Hanif Abdurraqib Runs the Memory Palace Hanif Abdurraqib Runs the Memory Palace Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT 35:34 69ed1eedd2febdbec974943a true https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty/episodes/hanif-abdurraqib-runs-the-memory-palace 69ed1eedd2febdbec974943a 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 hanif-abdurraqib-runs-the-memory-palace full 1 9

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]]> Jason Kander Swings for the Fences Jason Kander Swings for the Fences Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT 28:18 69e471c9d2febdbec92d654f true https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty/episodes/jason-kander-swings-for-the-fences 69e471c9d2febdbec92d654f 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 jason-kander-swings-for-the-fences full 1 8 Invisible Storm and host of the podcast Majority 54, joins Sebastian to discuss playing high-level baseball (not softball!). He shares how joining the team changed his relationship to fitness, made him a more empathetic father, and opened up community in his life. He also goes in depth on his experience living with untreated PTSD, how that affected his physical health, and how he was eventually able to treat it. Plus, he reveals the writing advice President Obama gave him — and explains why he refuses to swim in the ocean!

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]]> Invisible Storm and host of the podcast Majority 54, joins Sebastian to discuss playing high-level baseball (not softball!). He shares how joining the team changed his relationship to fitness, made him a more empathetic father, and opened up community in his life. He also goes in depth on his experience living with untreated PTSD, how that affected his physical health, and how he was eventually able to treat it. Plus, he reveals the writing advice President Obama gave him — and explains why he refuses to swim in the ocean!

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]]> Laura van den Berg Packs a Punch Laura van den Berg Packs a Punch Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT 28:36 69dbcd48fdeddc4b122aab77 true https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty/episodes/laura-van-den-berg-packs-a-punch 69dbcd48fdeddc4b122aab77 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 laura-van-den-berg-packs-a-punch full 1 7 The Third Hotel and State of Paradise, discusses how she became a competitive boxer — and the intense training regimen she maintains to be ready to get in the ring at a moment’s notice. She shares with Sebastian the ways in which competing helps her manage her anxiety, how being a writer makes her a better boxer, and how partaking in the sport has inspired her upcoming novel. Plus, she and Sebastian discuss the one exercise they’re surprised they can do.

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]]> The Third Hotel and State of Paradise, discusses how she became a competitive boxer — and the intense training regimen she maintains to be ready to get in the ring at a moment’s notice. She shares with Sebastian the ways in which competing helps her manage her anxiety, how being a writer makes her a better boxer, and how partaking in the sport has inspired her upcoming novel. Plus, she and Sebastian discuss the one exercise they’re surprised they can do.

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]]> Dano Cerny Hikes to the Beat Dano Cerny Hikes to the Beat Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT 28:06 69d28ac5f57702d2d9726211 true https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty/episodes/dano-cerny-hikes-to-the-beat 69d28ac5f57702d2d9726211 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 dano-cerny-hikes-to-the-beat full 1 6

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]]> Halimah Marcus Rides on the Level (with Liam Billingham) Halimah Marcus Rides on the Level (with Liam Billingham) Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT 36:42 69cd8a4e7d4a54c657f4c8d4 true https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty/episodes/halimah-marcus-rides-on-the-level-with-liam-billingham 69cd8a4e7d4a54c657f4c8d4 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 halimah-marcus-rides-on-the-level-with-liam-billingham full 1 5

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]]> R.O. Kwon’s Midnight Climbs R.O. Kwon’s Midnight Climbs Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 30:56 69c8769126c1fb9c073f87b0 true https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty/episodes/ro-kwons-midnight-climbs 69c8769126c1fb9c073f87b0 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 ro-kwons-midnight-climbs full 1 4 The Incendiaries and Exhibit, tells Sebastian about her love for bouldering, why she stopped, and what brought her back. She also talks about her passion for powerlifting, and how those two activities are the best antidote to anxiety she’s found to date. She also shares her approach to revisions and the precise metric she uses to know when a novel is finished. Plus, she reveals the ways in which she’s like a vampire.

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]]> The Incendiaries and Exhibit, tells Sebastian about her love for bouldering, why she stopped, and what brought her back. She also talks about her passion for powerlifting, and how those two activities are the best antidote to anxiety she’s found to date. She also shares her approach to revisions and the precise metric she uses to know when a novel is finished. Plus, she reveals the ways in which she’s like a vampire.

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]]> Soman Chainani Gets Deadlift Drunk Soman Chainani Gets Deadlift Drunk Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 31:29 69bf30f31a160b44db1c5174 true https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty/episodes/soman-chainani-gets-deadlift-drunk 69bf30f31a160b44db1c5174 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 soman-chainani-gets-deadlift-drunk full 1 3 The School for Good and Evil series and the forthcoming Young World, talks to Sebastian about his weightlifting practice and tennis game. He discusses how getting what he calls “deadlift drunk”’ helped him through a rough year and how the joy of playing tennis with college students keeps him young. He tells Sebastian that it was only by getting physically stronger that he had the stamina to keep up with his creative ambitions. Plus, he makes the case for what he believes is the best protein bar on the market. 

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]]> The School for Good and Evil series and the forthcoming Young World, talks to Sebastian about his weightlifting practice and tennis game. He discusses how getting what he calls “deadlift drunk”’ helped him through a rough year and how the joy of playing tennis with college students keeps him young. He tells Sebastian that it was only by getting physically stronger that he had the stamina to keep up with his creative ambitions. Plus, he makes the case for what he believes is the best protein bar on the market. 

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]]> Alison Bechdel’s Superhuman Strength Alison Bechdel’s Superhuman Strength Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 31:32 69b6160fcad04b6222453e7b true https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty/episodes/alison-bechdels-superhuman-strength 69b6160fcad04b6222453e7b 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 alison-bechdels-superhuman-strength full 1 1 Fun Home and Spent, shares with Sebastian the weightlifting routine she’s been doing for over 20 years and discusses the magic of long bike rides and cross country skiing. The two go deep on Bechdel’s book The Secret to Superhuman Strength and bond over their mutual love of rollerblading. Plus, she outlines her tried and true tip for making sure she gets her workout in. 

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]]> Fun Home and Spent, shares with Sebastian the weightlifting routine she’s been doing for over 20 years and discusses the magic of long bike rides and cross country skiing. The two go deep on Bechdel’s book The Secret to Superhuman Strength and bond over their mutual love of rollerblading. Plus, she outlines her tried and true tip for making sure she gets her workout in. 

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]]> Chris Duffy has Seven Minutes to Work Out Chris Duffy has Seven Minutes to Work Out Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 30:57 69b617241b5a7dfbdfde947c false https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty/episodes/chris-duffy-has-seven-minutes-to-work-out 69b617241b5a7dfbdfde947c 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 chris-duffy-has-seven-minutes-to-work-out full 1 2 How to Be a Better Human podcast and author of Humor Me, speaks with Sebastian about his years-long devotion to the scientific Seven Minute Workout, his love of swimming in community pools, and how comedy and laughter are an essential element of good health.  He also fills Sebastian in on a war raging among the world’s demographers, and explains why he always (always) eats before working out. 

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]]> How to Be a Better Human podcast and author of Humor Me, speaks with Sebastian about his years-long devotion to the scientific Seven Minute Workout, his love of swimming in community pools, and how comedy and laughter are an essential element of good health.  He also fills Sebastian in on a war raging among the world’s demographers, and explains why he always (always) eats before working out. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Introducing: Secretly Sporty - An Arts & Fitness Podcast]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT 1:53 699f94f8d15b2c2a126f20db false https://shows.acast.com/secretly-sporty/episodes/introducing-secretly-sporty-an-arts-fitness-podcast 699f94f8d15b2c2a126f20db 699f8b52d15b2c2a126c1bc6 introducing-secretly-sporty-an-arts-fitness-podcast trailer Host Sebastian Langdell interviews a wide variety of creatives about their fitness routines. In each episode, an accomplished artist goes deep into what they do in the gym, their fitness goals, and the way exercise impacts their creative work. Emphasizing the mind-body connection, these interviews will have you thinking about exercise in a whole new way.  


New episodes weekly, starting Monday, March 16th.

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]]> Host Sebastian Langdell interviews a wide variety of creatives about their fitness routines. In each episode, an accomplished artist goes deep into what they do in the gym, their fitness goals, and the way exercise impacts their creative work. Emphasizing the mind-body connection, these interviews will have you thinking about exercise in a whole new way.  


New episodes weekly, starting Monday, March 16th.

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