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.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts--5538735/support .
Die Hard 2: Die Harder | Holiday Film Fest | Guest co-host Josh Hajjar
Die Hard 2 (1990) · Nov 26, 2025
Untold: The Fall of Favre (2025) | 50% Facts Review
Untold (2025) · Jun 25, 2025
Netflix’s Untold: The Liver King | Review
Untold: The Liver King (2025) · May 21, 2025
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)| Review | Examining media about cults
Review (2015) · Apr 23, 2025
Hungry for Change (2012) | A 50% Facts Review
Hungry for Change (2012) · Apr 9, 2025
Generation Iron: Natty 4 Life (2020) | A 50% Facts Review
Generation Iron: Natty 4 Life (2020) · Mar 19, 2025
CT Fletcher: My Magnificent Obsession (2015) | A 50% Facts Review
CT Fletcher: My Magnificent Obsession (2015) · Mar 5, 2025
Generation Iron (2013) | A 50% Facts Review
Generation Iron (2013) · Feb 26, 2025
Ronnie Coleman: The King (2018) | A 50% Facts Review
The King (2018) · Feb 12, 2025
Generation Flex | A 50% Facts Review
Generation Flex · Feb 5, 2025
Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever |A 50% Facts Review
Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (2025) · Jan 29, 2025
Lethal Weapon (1987) | A 50% Facts Review
Lethal Weapon (1987) · Dec 25, 2024
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) | A 50% Facts Review | Christmas, not Christmas
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) · Dec 11, 2024
Die Hard (1988) | A 50% Facts Review | Christmas, not Christmas
Die Hard (1988) · Dec 4, 2024
Iron Man 3 (2013) | A 50% Facts Review | Christmas, not Christmas
Iron Man 3 (2013) · Nov 27, 2024
Batman Returns (1992) | A 50% Facts Review | Christmas, not Christmas
Batman Returns (1992) · Nov 20, 2024
Logan (2017) | A 50% Facts Review | Kickass-tober
Logan (2017) · Oct 23, 2024
John Wick (2014) | A 50% Facts Review | Kickass-tober
John Wick (2014) · Oct 16, 2024
The Terminator (1984) | A 50% Facts Review | Kickass-tober
The Terminator (1984) · Oct 2, 2024
Creed (2015) | A 50% Facts Review
Creed (2015) · Jul 10, 2024
Rocky (1976) | A 50% Facts Review
Rocky (1976) · Jul 3, 2024
You are what you eat | A 50% Facts review
You Are What You Eat (2019) · Jan 10, 2024
Untold: Hall of Shame – A 50% Facts Review
Untold: Hall of Shame (2023) · Sep 6, 2023
Untold: Johnny Football – A 50% Facts Review
Untold: Johnny Football (2023) · Aug 30, 2023
“Arnold” docuseries: A 50% Facts Review
Arnold (2018) · Jun 28, 2023
“Air” review: Nike’s historic pursuit of Michael Jordan
Air (2023) · May 17, 2023
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: The only Thanksgiving movie?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) · Nov 23, 2022
Hustle (2022): Finally another good Adam Sandler sports movie?
Hustle (2022) · Jul 13, 2022
King Richard | BioPic Review and Reaction
King Richard (2021) · Dec 16, 2021
The Commissioner of Power | Documentary Review and Reaction
The Commissioner of Power (2021) · Nov 24, 2021
The Tillman Story: Documentary review
The Tillman Story (2010) · Nov 11, 2021
“Untold: Malice in the Palace” Documentary Review – How did the Pacers-Pistons brawl really start?
Untold: Malice at the Palace (2021) · Aug 19, 2021
“Athlete A” Documentary Review – How did medals become more important than children?
Athlete A (2020) · Aug 13, 2021
“I am Bolt” Review | Olympics Kickoff with a look at one of the fastest humans ever, Usain Bolt
I Am Bolt (2016) · Jul 22, 2021
“Super Size Me” – How did this junk food movie fool anyone? | Review and reaction
Super Size Me (2004) · Jun 3, 2021
Icarus: Steroid documentary or spy thriller? | Reaction & Review w/Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos
Icarus (2017) · May 12, 2021
“The Last Blockbuster” | A preview of the death of retail? w/Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos
The Last Blockbuster (2020) · Apr 1, 2021
Did “Pumping Iron” create the fitness industry? | Reaction & Review w/Dean Saddoris of Caffeine and Kilos
Pumping Iron (1977) · Mar 11, 2021
“Fake Famous” | What did Instagram do for (and to) fitness?
Fake Famous (2021) · Feb 11, 2021
What if globo gyms go bankrupt? | Q & A
Q & A (1990) · Apr 22, 2020