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by 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 2 days ago27 min
Felicia Day and the Guild of the Weighted Vest & Walking Desk
Actor-writer-producer Felicia Day (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, The Magicians) joins Sebastian to discuss how a walking desk is key to maintaining her fitness while plotting the 20th anniversary movie for her groundbreaking webseries The Guild. She also shares the inspiration for her graphic novel The Lost Daughter of Sparta, reveals why foreign language classes are the best thing to listen to on the elliptical, and discusses various methods used to curb her insomnia. Plus, she reveals where to buy the best peanut butter in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Eileen Myles Does Yoga with the Dead
Legendary author and poet Eileen Myles shares with Sebastian how they fell in love with yoga during the pandemic through Yoga with Adriene, and how it changed their relationship with their own breath. They share their long history of running and the counterintuitive accessory they used to bring to the track, and how they’re attempting a return to running now, using an entirely new method. They also detail their writing process, and how the type of notebook they use influences the shape of a poem. Plus, Eileen reflects on writing poetry for Versace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago27 min
Doree Shafrir Serves Aces and Saves the Cat
Doree Shafrir - author of Startup and Thanks for Waiting, and co-host of the Forever35 Podcast - shares with Sebastian her newfound love of tennis, how training for a marathon helped her tackle her first novel, and the joy of seeing your kid be proud of you. The two also discuss the role of plot in novels, and go deep on the acclaimed writing template detailed in Save the Cat. Plus, she helps Sebastian come to a realization about the activity in his life that commands his full attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Fan Favorite: Alison Bechdel’s Superhuman Strength
In honor of our New York Times debut and our 4-month anniversary, we're rereleasing our pilot episode with Alison Bechdel! Legendary cartoonist Alison Bechdel, author of 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago30 min
Carolina A. Miranda’s Aesthetically Pleasing Aerobic Adventure
In this month’s episode of Rest Day Radio, award-winning arts writer Carolina A. Miranda joins Sebastian to discuss her recent tour of 1980s exercise videos, including Buns of Steel and Jane Fonda’s Workouts. She details the history of those franchises and analyses what drove their aesthetics versus the starker aesthetics more common today. She also goes into how she became an arts writer and how it changed the way she sees the world, and she and Sebastian share their admiration for author Álvaro Enrigue. Plus, she makes the case against the word “protein.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago27 min
Sondre Lerche Flips the Running Order & Lands New Love
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche joins Sebastian to discuss his new album Acrobats, his journey to a sub-three hour marathon, and how starting to run in his 30s expanded his approach to music & boosted his performances. He shares why he’s taking a new, lower-key approach to running these days, but also why he’ll never give it up. Plus, he reveals the connection between Acrobats and Seinfeld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 29, 202626 min
Isaac Butler’s Perfect Moment for Pilates
Award-winning writer Isaac Butler — author of The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act; and The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art and the Birth of America’s Culture Wars — shares with Sebastian how Pilates unlocked a consistent exercise habit for the first time in his life, why he’s learning the bass, and what the culture wars of the 80s and 90s can tell us about the way society views the body. The two also trade thoughts on their favorite Yo La Tengo albums and reminisce about 2 Live Crew. Plus, Sebastian and Austen celebrate Secretly Sporty’s first award! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 22, 202626 min
Greg Marshall and the Speed Bike to Nowhere
Greg Marshall, author of the acclaimed memoir Leg: The Story of a Limb & the Boy Who Grew From It, joins Sebastian to discuss why Peloton classes give him the same sense of peace as a well-lit department store, how learning he had cerebral palsy at 30 affected his exercise routine, and why he thinks about optimization differently than his husband Lucas Schaefer (last week’s guest). Plus, he discusses how he balanced comedy and craft in Leg, and why he thinks everyone needs creativity in their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Secretly Sporty
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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