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BAD VEGAN: FAME. FRAUD. FUGITIVES.

Netflix Documentary Series

Netflix

We remember having editor lunches that took place at Pure Food and Wine here in as this was the cities' first raw vegan restaurant and one that was frequented by a number of celebs. It seems like at its height of fame, it suddenly was gone.

In Netflix's BAD VEGAN: FAME. FRAUD. FUGITIVES, we get the inside scoop on the rise of Sarma Melngailis' dream and how it came to an end when she began met Anthony Strangis via her Twitter feed.

We find out how she built her business, obtained financial backing and created a space in the culinary world that was ahead of its time. We also see how her need to be loved created a setup where she engaged in fraudulent business practices that ultimately derailed her business, and landed her in Rikers after being a fugitive in Las Vegas for 10 months.

It's up to the viewer to decide whether she was an active participant in the scheme or if she was a gaslit woman that truly believed that by following Anthony's instructions would allow her to finally obtain the money she desired, immortality and the life that she always wanted.

THE THING ABOUT PAM

Peacock Originals

Peacock

We enjoyed The Thing About Pam podcast hosted by Dateline's Keith Morrison. This true crime story is now a series which he continues to narrate. Renée Zellweger (Chicago, Judy, Bridget Jones's Diary) plays Pam Hupp who is seen as a pillar of her community. This series focuses on the murder of Betsy Faria who was battling a terminal cancer, had a supportive family life and a best friend, Pam who was available to pitch in and help.

Upon her death, although the police and prosecutors believe Betsy's husband is the murderer, there are a number of things that don't make sense. We see that Pam's creation of a trust to take care of Betsy's girls is in her name and it seems she has plans on these funds. She's also way too interested to assist the prosecutor in finding Betsy's husband guilty and goes to great lengths to stay in the loop on what's going on.

AMERICAN HOSTAGE

Amazon Original

Spotify

Jon Hamm (Mad Men, Bridesmaids, Top Gun: Maverick) plays Fred Heckman, a local radio reporter in Indianapolis in the true crime podcast. He finds that a call he takes connects him to Tony Kiritsis who is holding a banker hostage. Tony demands to be interviewed during a 63-hour standoff to explain how he got to this point.

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THE GIRL BEFORE

Max Original

HBO Max

We've all had those moments when we want to have a clean slate of sorts. When life gets hectic or confusing, it's time to change things up. In The Girl Before, we meet an architect who has a home where in exchange for staying there, you must agree to a series of rules and way of living. We are introduced to 2 women that opt to participate in this contract in different time periods. At times, their lives mirror one another, even when they have never met each other. The connection is the house, the architect/owner and a grieving man.

How much privacy are you willing to give up in order to reduce the chaos and clutter of your life? At what point do you decide that managing your life on your terms of more important then simply giving it away?

In this 4 episode limited series, you see the impact of making decisions and how each choice creates a number of options for better and for worse.

INVENTING ANNA

Netflix Originals

Netflix

Anna Delvey was a NY It Girl heiress on the move and was on the way to create a social club that allowed the elite sect of NYC and artists to come together. Anna worked to get the appropriate funding to ensure that her vision would be everything she thought it could be. She went on a number of meetings, met the right people and even created an inner circle of sorts that kept her finger on the pulse of what was going on.

The only part that was missing was that she was not a rich heiress waiting for her trust fund or for her father not to cut her off. She was a woman filled with ambition ready to move the chess pieces that she needed and left debts and embarrassment to those that connected with her that didn't know her full story.

In Inventing Anna, Shonda Rhimes delves into this story that has been the subject of a number of podcasts to dig deep into the players involved and additional information on this story that continues to evolve.

CLASSIFIED

QCODE

Spotify

When QCODE drops its immersive scripted podcasts, we know we will be intrigued. Their latest, CLASSIFIED, follows Ivan Harris who finds himself at the Ravenholm Institute.

They say that he will remain there until his delusions are gone. He knows that he is an assassin who fell in love with the woman he was supposed to kill. Who's right and how will he find out?

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ATHLEISURE LIST | THE PILATES CLASS

For 25 years, dancing and performing was a huge part of Jacqui Kingswell's life as she was a dancer for Beyoncé, and One Direction to name a few. Prior to becoming a pilates instructor, she had always included this as a supplement to her dance practice.

She launched The Pilates Class Method which focuses on the connection between your mind and body and is a holistic approach to wellbeing that teaches you to tune into your body and what it needs. It is a sustainable practice that is kind to the body and embodies strength, control and connection. No matter what your goal is or how active you are, you are able to practice this method and experience how it serves you both on and off the mat.

At TPC, they have 10 class categories so that you can find a class for whatever mood you are in. They have a variety of classes such as traditional Pilates, Barre, stretch, HIIT, calm, pre and postnatal and many more. The platform offers classes ranging from 5 to 45 minutes so that no matter where you are, what time it is or how active you feel, you can find a class that transforms your body and mind. Whether you’re craving a stretch session, an ab workout, a cardio burn, or all three, there’s a TPC class for you.

Class categories are based on selecting a class level that will serve you on that day. Their 'chill' classes are really nourishing and are designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated and grounded. The 'satisfying' classes are all about lengthening and scultping while still feeling a nice burn. Finally, the 'intense' classes focus on challenging their members to experience that deep burn and really sweat it out. Each of the levels focus on your Pilates technique and applying the TPC method the entire time.

From these levels, TPC offers two tailored weekly schedules; chill-satisfying and satisfying-intense depending on what your fitness goal is or how intense you would like your workouts to be that week. That way, your classes are chosen for you each week in an easy to follow format.

A brand new weekly workout is introduced and incorporated into the schedule so that members can try something new.

TPC encourages members to set sustainable habits and goals for themselves throughout the year which is why the January Challenge is a favorite. It is totally natural to fall out of your routine or feel low in motivation which is why the challenges encourage regular movement and committing to making time for yourself on the mat.

If you are new to Pilates, take the time to learn the foundational movements and how your body feels and what it is telling you.

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THE HARDER THEY FALL

Netflix Originals

Netflix

The Harder They Fall is a fictional film that is based on real cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws of the 19th-century American West with principals being a member of an all Black cast.

We follow Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) who is intent on getting revenge for the death of his parents when he was young. This outlaw connects with his crew to take down his mortal enemy, Rufus Buck (Idris Elba) a ruthless crime boss who was just released from prison.

Throughout the film, we look at the interactions between the Nat Love Gang, the Rufus Buck Gang and the US Marshal Bass Reeves. These historical black figures have goals that keep them on their mission. Nat's focus is to kill Rufus for his wrongdoings as well as to steal from bandits which keeps him on Bas Reeves' radar. Buck stays focused on protecting Redwood, a safe haven for Black settlers.

Ultimately, we'll see who has left standing with so much at stake.

THE CURSE OF VON DUTCH: A BRAND TO DIE FOR

Hulu Documentary

Hulu

The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For looks at the rise and fall of one of the most iconic brands to jump on a trend that dominated the 2000's. We're introduced to a series of characters from gangsters, Venice Beach surfers, European garmentos, Hollywood star power and more that attempt to gain control of Von Dutch.

We see as the brand begins from one that is obscure to one of the most recognized global labels. In a decade, the brand oscillates between backstabbers, greed and even bloodshed. Everyone that was involved with this brand is forever changed - even the scope of pop culture!

HAILEYWOOD

iHeart Originals

iHeart Radio

We've all had that moment when we visited a destination or even saw it online and thought that we would want to live there and in theory, bring all of our favorites to this town to make it our own. In Haileywood, hosted by Noble Blood's Dana Schwartz, she talks about the true story of Bruce Willis' quest to buy an Idaho town.

In this podcast, we connect with the Die Hard and 90's movie icon and we learn about the era and how celebrity was being produced beyond the screen. We also learn that Bruce was not one who enjoyed the media's eye on him and how he yearned to have a private life and how he thought he could do this in one of the smallest towns in Idaho.

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DOPESICK

Hulu Originals

Hulu

Hulu's latest limited series, Dopesick focuses on what happened when one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in US history. We're taken to a mining town where a number of its residents are injured to their work. We also learn about the origins of OxyContin and how one of America's richest families launched, marketed and infiltrated the medical community via its sales reps to get it into the hands of those who would eventually become hooked on it and in many cases would die.

With a cast that includes Michael Keaton, Rosario Dawson, Peter Sarsgaard and Michael Stuhlbarg tell this story from the doctors, Big Pharma, judicial system and the people who consumed the medication.

SQUID GAME

Netflix Series

Netflix

Sometimes there are shows that become phenomenons where you don't want to be the only person who hasn't watched it. Squid Game is a Korean series that has dominated the top 10 for weeks. Who would have thought that classic children's games can be turned on its head and involve winning life-changing money?

We come to know 456 contestants who come from various walks of life but all have financial strife as a common link between one another. The only way that they can change their life now is to play the games, stay alive, continue to win and then take their lives back!

Ultimately, we find that everything is not child's play and that even the game itself has a number of intricacies that include those who created the game, those with a vested interest in it and the societal implications that are involved. Even though this is the 1st season, we're hoping that there will be another one to see how it continues with everything that we now know!

QUEEN OF THE CON: THE IRISH "HEIRESS"

iHeart Radio

True Crime is always our go to and Queen of the Con: The Irish "Heiress" has been a story that we have heard at various times. Mair Smyth was friends with noted reality TV producer of Jonathan Walton. He found her to be sweet and a woman that was in need. She came from a storied Irish family and was fighting for her $25 million inheritance.

She fell into a few legal issues and after attempting to help her out, Jonathan learned the truth about his international scamming best friend.

Her con spans from Los Angeles to Belfast for hundreds of thousands of dollars. As he finds out about the diverse scams, can he get justice in time?

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NO KID HUNGRY | THANKSGIVING BAKE-A-THON

Avid readers of Athleisure Mag know that we have shared a number of initiatives as well as the chefs that participate in No Kid Hungry. Food insecurity shouldn’t be something that children should have to grapple with and we like that year around, They’re incredible efforts to tackle this issue for children in the US is so important for them to focus on as an organization. This Sat, Nov 13th from 1 - 5pm EST, you can get your holiday baking questions answered by the pros.

Hosted by Duff Goldman of “Ace of Cakes,” “Thanksgiving Bake-A-Thon” is a 4-hour livestream fundraising event that brings together baking superstars from across the country to raise funds for No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger. The event will offer hours of baking fun for virtual attendees and will include special appearances from celebrity bakers and culinary influencers including, Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley and Bill Yosses (Hulu’s “Baker’s Dozen”), Chef Joanne Chang (Flour Bakery + Cafe), Gemma Stafford (Bigger Bolder Baking), Amy Robach (Good Morning America) and more. These talented bakers will be demoing their favorite baking recipes, sharing tips and techniques and answering questions from the live audience. Viewers can participate and donate during the event by tuning into No Kid Hungry’s Facebook livestream on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 1 – 5 p.m. ET.

Make sure to mark your calendar for this weekend for a fun event and great way to give back as 1 in 6 kids may face hunger this holiday season.

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CLICKBAIT

Netflix Originals

Netflix

In the first episode of Netflix Original's Clickbait, we are introduced to Nick Brewer (Adrian Grenier), who on the surface is a good husband, father and family man. He loves his job, is respected by his peers and students and has friends who adore him. In the same episode, we see that there not everything is as it seems as we know he has a bit of a temper and his family - mainly his sister has a bit of bumps that pop up.

When Nick comes up missing, we get an intense look into those that he is connected with to see how their relationships really are and if they were involved in what happened to him. We also see how in an age of connectivity, it can distort reality and what people will do to maintain their images and the idealized life that they would like to lead.

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

Hulu Original

Hulu

We love a good true crime podcast and we're not going to lie, when a crime takes place, we do think about all the factors that are involved and how we or our favorite podcast hosts would solve it. Hulu's newest series takes all the tropes that we love about true crime podcasts with a murder that takes place in the UWS' Arconia and 3 of its residents played by Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez decide to find out who killed Tim Kono and to make a podcast out of it called, Only Murders in the Building.

We see how the characters are connected to one another as well as previous crimes, we learn how they make the podcast and the bumps that go along the way with production and of course, we're getting closer to solving the mystery itself. For those that have been enjoying this season, get ready as Season 2 has already been greenlit!

MURDAUGH MURDERS

FITS News

Spotify

Mandy Matney is a journalist for FITS News who brings her brand of small town journalism to an intricate case that has gained national momentum in the Murdaugh Murders podcast. She tells the story of an affluent and influential legal family for a century that is tied to a number of deaths and scandals that have taken place within the Murdaugh family as well as adjacent to it over the past few years.

She gives us insight into a family that has been involved in Hampton County, South Carolina. From the family impacting business that has come into the area, to embezzlements, she continues to report how all of these occurrences have come together to shape the news cycle that is still evolving with this family through her podcast.

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ATHLEISURE LIST | BODI

Over the past 19 months, we have figured out ways to get our workouts in from building up our home gyms, finding classes online, following our favorite influencers, and for some as studios have opened up, we have headed back to our favorite methods. Regardless of our choices, many of us have still stayed focused on maintaining our equipment at home while also investing in virtual classes as it's always good to have those on hand.

With a number of classes being offered BODi takes interactivity and an assortment of classes and methods offered to another level. With its initial launch this month, we have found cardio/HIIT, strength training, barre, pilates, yoga, meditation and more. Rolling out later this fall, those who have a MYX II bike will also be able to use this platform on their screen to cycle as well as to swivel your screen and do a number of workouts off bike as well.

You are able to select classes that are on demand as well as being able to join a class live - known as a BODcast where you can see others who are also participating as you are led by your preferred instructor. You can also receive live shoutouts from your trainers as well so that you feel you're in studio.

Other features that are worth noting is that in between classes, you can maintain accountability by participating in BODgroups where you can stay connected with your coaches as well as others that are also participating. You can also see what classes your friends are taking so that you can sign up as well.

BODi also offers nutrition programs so that you can continue to focus on your goals beyond the workouts themselves. The platform also allows you to take a range of programs that are within the Body by Demand universe such as P90X, Insanity, PIYO.

BODI

beachbodyondemand.com

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THE FINAL CHAPTERS OF RICHARD BROWN WINTERS

Gimlet/Spotify Originals

Spotify

We came across The Final Chapters of Richard Brown Winters podcast which is 1 episode with 13 chapters that introduces us to the quest of an author who is known for creating a series of books; however, he is a recluse that hasn't been seen for awhile. His fans are wondering when he will release his next book since it has been years since his last night. His critics wonder why the consistency of his books aren't there.

A small group of curious people come together to find out more about the author, his process and to understand why he has lived the way he has for so long. In addition, they uncover a number of truths about the recluse and how they can maintain his legacy to ensure that his fans stay with him to hear about the jounrey of his characters.

DR. DEATH

Peacock Original

Peacock

We enjoyed the first season of Wondery's Dr. Death podcast which talked about the destructive and murderous Dr. Christopher Duntsch who terrorized unsuspecting patients in Dallas, Texas with surgeries that left them more uncomfortbale then when they started, paralyzed and in some cases dead. This successful podcast has been turned into a series that's perfectly bingeable on Peacock.

In this series, we find out about how Duntch's past ultimately created an individual who would take his narcissistic behavior, risky surgeries and the ability to use his charm to advance in his career.

We also get insight into how he was ultimately taken down by the efforts of two doctors and a legal system that had to navigate how they approached doctors who work in such a negligent way as well as how they created checks and balances to better monitor the medical community as a means to advocate for patients rights.

For those who enjoyed the podcast, this series is a great way to learn more about portions of the story that were not covered.

THE CONTROL GROUP

iHeartMedia

iHeartRadio

The second season of The Control Group is a fictional podcast about a nuclear event that takes place in a city. Throughout the episodes, we find out how an entire town either lives in their bunkers or go to an area shelter. With little information being shared, they all listen to a radio station to find out what is taking place and to prepare for their next steps.

As we learn more about the main characters which includes a family, a stranger that happens to be caught up in the events that have unfolded as well as the military, we learn that there is more going on then what is being shared. How much of the nuclear episode is real and how big is it? What's happening outside of the town that this is taking place and will life return to normal? The Control Group looks at how people operate under distress when it is initiated by forces that are meant to protect those that they serve.

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ATHLEISURE LIST | OPUS

If the past year plus has taught us anything, we have a lot going on and we've all found ways to take time for ourselves so that we can recharge. OPUS' ethos is that they exist to help empower people to heal themselves from the inside out and to create a more emotionally fit world through emotional sovereignty (becoming the master of our own emotions and feeling empowered and purposeful in our life), embodied service (showing up as an inspiring example for others and sharing our gifts with the world) and collective coherence (coming together as families, communities and a planet to create from a place of cooperation and compassion).

They're doing this through SoundBed, an at-home immersive SoundHealing platform that acts like a home gym for your heart, emotionally speaking. The SoundBed offers self-care, made effortless - all you do is lay down, relax and experience.

There are two elements that are utilized when using this: spatial vibration and spatial sound. Spatial vibration uses vibroacoustic technology to resonate your entire body with purposeful vibration and specific frequencies. This eases you out of your stress response, attunes your energy, and delivers you into a deeply relaxed, parasympathetic state. Spatial Sound can be experienced with headphones, envelopes you in a world of sounds that quickly captivates your attention, dissolves distracting thoughts and brings your attention back to your body.

Together, these targeted experiences create immersive SoundHealing, a unique and powerful method for relazing the body, opening the heart and expanding the mind.

While impactful on it’s own, SoundBed stacks the power of sound & vibration with guided support and proven self-care practices such as a meditation, breathwork and visualization, helping amplify the existing benefits of those practices to provide potent benefits to mental and emotional healing.

Through the OPUS app, users fill out a short emotional intelligence questionnaire that helps assess and personalize the experience. Based on your intention, OPUS recommends a particular journey to help you reach that desired state.

After selecting the desired experience, users lay down on SoundBed, put headphones on followed by the eye mask and weighted blanket. Next, the users settle in while the SoundBed begins the journey. Opus “Journeys” are crafted by a community of leading experts in meditation, peak performance, breathwork, relationships, emotional intelligence, and more. The exclusive content ranges from 7-60 minutes sessions; including shorter experiences designed for daily relaxation or mood enhancement, to longer format “Journeys” intended for deeper exploration and personal growth.

OPUS

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ATHLEISURE LIST | TRX TRAINING CLUB

When it comes to Functional Training, TRX is a global leader and creator in the Suspension Training category with its TRX Systems and accessories that assist in getting your desired workout wherever you happen to train.

This month, TRX launched TRX Training Club (TTC), a new digital platform that embodies TRX's "Let's Move" campaign by allowing users to utilize a variety of functions to optimize fitness needs anytime, anywhere.

TTC provides a range of ways to interact with the platform:

TRX On-Demand Classes: Users can choose from thousands of guided workouts aimed at specific body parts, total-body, cardio, yoga, recovery, etc. with a wide variety of TRX trainers leading each workout available at their fingertips, anytime, anywhere.

TRX Live Classes: Users can join a live virtual class with an unlimited number of participants scheduled at pre-determined times throughout the day/week.

Virtual Personal Training (VPT): Book a one-on-one training session with a TRX Trainer specifically matched to individual users.

With unlimited videos, users are able to find the training that they are looking for which is led by TRX Pros. Class options include strengthening, toning, stretching and everything in between and facilitates all skill levels. In addition to taking classes of your choice, you're able to track your efforts from how many hours you've been sweating, classes you have taken, videos that you’ve watched, personal training sessions you’ve taken, and more. Additional features will be added to the platform. Currently, TRX is offering 30 days free for TTC when purchasing a TRX Signature Suspension Trainer.

TRX TRAINING CLUB

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YOUNGER

Paramount+

Parmount+

The final season of Younger has finally dropped with its initial episodes being available on Paramount+ and the remainder being available weekly. If you've yet to catch up on this series which focuses on a woman's quest to have her ideal job and life by pretending to be younger than she is.

As we watch her navigate her life in book publishing, maintaining new friendships and old ones as well as being a single mother, we see her come into her own as she realizes what she wants in life.

We're looking forward to how loose ends will be tied up with the cliffhanger from season 6!

MAY I ELABORATE? DAILY WISDOM FROM JB SMOOVE

Team Coco

Apple Podcasts

We've been a fan of JB Smoove ever since we saw him on Curb Your Enthusiasm playing Leon Black who is always giving advice to Larry David as well as being readily available to help him in whatever shenanigans that they have gotten themselves into.

In this newly launched podcast, May I Elaborate? Daily Wisdom From JB Smoove, he shares an inspirational quote every Monday - Thursday. JB not only shares his thought on the quote, but he expands its meaning and how it can be applied to your life. With episodes under 15 minutes, it's a light and funny way to go about your day. We're looking forward to hearing him muse about the mundane to the aspirational in his newest show.

SOFT VOICE

QCode

Spotify

Last summer, we were introduced to podcasts produced by QCode which is known for its immersive shows that have covered a wide array of subjects. In Soft Voice, we are introduced to Lydia, a real estate agent in London who has a perfect life. In addition to being a top agent, she has a stable and dependable boyfriend, a great place to live, savings, and a regimented life. We realize that she is led by Soft Voice, a voice that makes sure she stays on the straight and narrow and lives in moderation. She doesn't make decisions on her life and leans on her as a crutch.

One day, she realizes that Soft Voice has left and she isn't being reminded or scolded. In her place, Dark Voice utilizes strong suggestions to make her more active in her life. These suggestions lead her to begin questioning the life that she has been living and creates chaos that results in losing the very things that made her stable.

How will Lydia navigate her life and will she be able to do so without the need for either voice?

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MOMENTUM IS KEY WITH MARK WAHLBERG

We've been a fan of Mark Wahlberg since we first saw his music video for Good Vibrations and as a model for Calvin Klein underwear. We knew then that he would transcend his popstar status as a multi-hyphenated brand that we would continue to see. As he began to make the jump to the big screen in The Basketball Diaries and Boogie Nights, we knew that we would continue to see him taking on additional cool projects.

Since those early days, we have enjoyed Mark's range of characters in our favorite films from Martin Scorsese's The Departed, Patriot Day, Ted/2, 2 Guns, Transformer franchise and All the Money in the World. With the ability to oscillate between dramatic and comedic roles, Mark has proven to be a powerhouse and received A Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in The Departed. He has been equally as dominant behind the screen as an Executive Producer of HBO's Entourage, Ballers, McMillions, Boardwalk Empire, How to Make it in America, A&E's Wahlburgers, USA's Shooter (which he was the main character in the movie version) just to name a few.

We know him to be a man who has a work ethic and commitment to all of his projects whether it's an upcoming role, as an entrepreneur, his passion for his family and his ability to get up early to get his workout in so that he is in shape for whatever life throws at him.

We're excited to have Mark as the cover for this month's issue where he shares his words of wisdom that he has learned as he navigates life and the business. He shares how he continues to optimize his efforts, how he approached his roles, his upcoming film Arthur the King, his apparel brand, MUNICIPAL, and Wahl Street on HBO Max.

ATHLEISURE MAG: When we look at your career as an actor, producer, entrepreneur and investor what has been your mantra as you navigate these areas?

MARK WAHLBERG: Just get going. So many people get stuck over thinking whatever it is. But the key is just to get going. Any momentum is better than no momentum.

AM: You are known as a man with a number of optimized habits. What’s the best way that one can approach that?

MW: Get into a routine that allows you to be the best version of yourself.

AM: What’s the first 3 things that you do in the morning when you wake up?

MW: Pray. Then eat and workout.

AM: Obviously, you’re in great shape and we know that you get up pretty early to get your work in. What is the simplest, but most effective piece of workout equipment that you own?

MW: That’s got to be my PowerPlate Pulse. I feel like I have one in every room in my house. Soreness goes away in just a few mins.

AM: You have been in a number of our favorite movies, from Boogie Nights, The Departed and Transformers franchise. What has been the most physically taxing role that you’ve played on screen?

MW: There are so many because I love the physical aspect of some roles. People pushing themselves to the limit. The Fighter, Lone Survivor were like that. And my new movie I just finished shooting, Arthur the King, does the same.

AM: Which role that you’ve played — Tommy Saunders (Patriots Day), Marcus Luttrell (Lone Survivor), Mike Williams (Deepwater Horizon) — inspired you most personally?

MW: They’re all so different but the one thing that they have in common was they are all real people committed to something bigger than themselves.

That’s as inspiring as it gets.

AM: When you began as an entrepreneur, what was the best piece of advice that you received?

MW: Things never go exactly as you planned. But if you’ve put a great team together, and are persistent, you’ll find creative solutions together.

AM: Since last Oct, we became aware of your fashion brand MUNICIPAL and included it in our cover shoot with EDM DJ/producer duo SOFI TUKKER as well as in our cover shoot with Twilight's Peter Facinelli. We love that the line takes you from day to night. What’s your go-to pieces of MUNICIPAL gear?

MW: SuperBlend tees, Sport Utility Jogger, Everyday Boxer Brief, ICON Trucker Hat – can’t pick just one!

AM: So what’s your favorite new discovery?

MW: MUNICIPAL SuperBlend tees. I live in these things.

AM: When you’re not on set, brokering your deals or thinking of your next project, what is your ideal day?

MW: Spending time with my family.

AM: We love your commitment to your health and fitness, but when it comes to a splurge are you drinking wine, beer or liquor?

MW: Wine

AM: When it comes to athletes, who influenced you the most?

MW: I grew up in the 80’s so it was Larry, Michael, and Magic.

AM: So what music are you listening to right now?

MW: Lately I’ve been watching a bunch of old school hip hop videos with my kids. The stuff holds up!

AM: We’re all streaming a number of shows on various streaming platforms. Any suggestions on what we need to be bingeing?

MW: How about HBO Max? Netflix is Spenser Confidential. And on HBO Max, check out the Wahl Street series airing April 2021.

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THE ONE

Netflix Original Series

Netflix

Although many are waiting for a greenlight for Season 2, the first season of this limited series dropped this month. We're introduced to CEO of The One, Rebecca Webb who is a woman in tech who is known for creating a company that allows you to find your perfect match through DNA data. The idea of finding your perfect someone seems possible especially since users and potential matches see the perfect life that she has.

As expected, not everything is as it seems. Throughout the series, we will learn how she was able to build her company, more about the matches as well as what dark secrets she has been hiding.

ATLAS OBSCURA

Atlas Obscura + Witness Docs

Apple Podcasts

For those that have enjoyed reading Atlas Obscura, you can now listen to their podcast in partnership with Witness Docs. Each episode explores destinations and topics that you may not be aware of, while finding the beauty and nuances of them. Some areas are across the world and others may be much closer to home.

While many of us have yet to act upon our wanderlust, it certainly gives you ideas to add to your bucketlist. Co-Founder and host, Dylan Thuras takes listeners on his journey with new episodes that drop Mon - Thurs and are less than 30 minutes each.

Dylan also has interviews of those who are connected to these places and can share the history so that they can create insight into what makes this such a covetable place or topic.

IN PLAIN SIGHT: LADY BIRD JOHNSON

ABC Audio

Spotify

We enjoy a podcast that has figures that are able to share their story in their own words. In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson, we hear first hand from Lady Bird and see how she had a powerful role in his presidency.

Much of these recordings which comes from her audio diaries have never been heard. We are introduced to her in the hours following the assasination of JFK. We hear her concern as the presidency transitions to the Johnson Administration. She shares her thoughts on historical actions that took place, how she navigated the politics and polarization of her era to become one of the most influential members in the administration. Hearing about her efforts puts her in a new light that many have not understood.

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ATHLEISURE LIST | NORDICTRACK VAULT

The NordicTrack VAULT is a full-length,60 x 22-inch mirror and 32-inch HD touchscreen display for immediate visual feedback. VAULT is made of carbon steel and has a sweeping rotating mirror. This allows you to work out wherever you desire in your home while allowing you to feel as if your trainer is right there with you. It allows you to match the form of the iFit trainer for a better workout.

Behind its mirror, there are premium accessories that includes: six pairs of NordicTrack knurled-handled, rubber coated dumbells (5 lb,10 lb, 15 lb, 20lb, 25 lb, 30 lb) and 2 kettlebells (20 lb and 30 lb). In addition, there are 3 loop resistance bands and 3 superbands. Each comes with 2 yoga blocks, and an exercise mat. All are stored in a vertical dumbbell rack within the storage cabinet. It stands vertically and is stable without the need of a wall mount while having a compact footprint.

It syncs with Bluetooth audio and has iFit workouts for weight training, HIIT, sculpt & tone, stretching and mobility, full-body and muscle-specific strength workouts, Pilates, yoga, mindfulness and more. In addition, a 1-year iFit family membership is included which is valued at $468 and can be used for up to 5 adult profiles.

Users have access to a growing library of on-demand iFIT Studio Workoutsthat are led by the world's top trainers including Gideon Akande, Hannah Eden, John Peel - to name a few. The selection includes a versatile catalog across cardio, strength training and recovery workouts. While interacting with the platform, users are provided both visual and audio cues on form and technique which is facilitated by the oversized mirror.

VAULT began shipping this month and is available with all of the equipment$2,999, or $1,999 for a standalone version excluding weights and other workout accessories.

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MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM

Netflix Originals

Netflix

Netflix Originals brings the story of the Mother of the Blues, Ma Rainey, to showcase how she trailblazed in the industry. Based on the play written by August Wilson. The film where Viola Davis stars as Ma Rainey as well as Chad Boseman's final film as Levee Green, the band's trumpeter. The film tackles artistic control, commercial exploitation, and racism in various forms from systematic to violent.

Most of the scenes take place in a recording studio in Chicago in 1927 where the band shares stories that lets you know about their journey, the lies, truths and how their decisions led them to where they ended up.

FROM NOW

QCode

Apple Podcast

We've been fans of QCode's podcast for awhile now so when we heard that Richard Madden (Bodyguard) and Brian Cox (HBO's Succession) would be starring in this scripted sci-fi podcast, we made sure to add this to our list. The first episode introduces us to the USS Hope a spaceship that vanished for 35 years and then came back to earth. The lone survivor leaves the carrier and is the same age as when he left! His brother, voiced by Cox and is his twin and has a one-on-one meeting with them.

The meeting allows them to reconcile and although it was a pleasant exchange, it turn a bit dark as they uncover information that can threaten their relationship from sibling rivalry, family loyalty, technological advances, the future of space exploration, climate change, human adaptation and how we process time individually.

CATFISH

Wondery + MTV

Spotify

We enjoy seeing Catfish where Nev Schulman brings interested parties together to find out if they are who they say they are, if they are compatible to stay together or if they have other issues that they need to figure out. Nev has also shown us how we can go about protecting our digital spaces and interactions so that we can safeguard ourselves from those that may not have our best interests as heart. If you've enjoyed seeing the movie that started it all and the weekly TV show, you can now listen to some of the most shocking episodes on this podcast.

MTV partnered with Wondery to take some of the best episodes from the TV show and to make it an auditory experience as we navigate those being catfished. As this show just began, we love that Max is in these episodes. In listening to the first few episodes, you can hear the best of the actual show as well as voiceovers to connect portions of the episode in terms of describing the person that they are working with so that you have a full picture on what's taking place.

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SCAM GODDESS

Earwolf + Team Coco

Spotify

We've followed Scam Goddess for quite a while, but it was seeing the podcast's host Laci Mosley sharing her insight on scams on a recent episode of ABC's The Con which looks at scams that are known and unknown that intrigued us even more. After hearing her commentary of The Varsity Blues Con, we began listening to her show which breaks down a variety of cons in this true crime genre with her comedian guests that appear on the show.

Each week, she talks about the scam of the moment, digging deeply into the scam of the week and then looks at the historical ones and how they have manifested. They even share anecdotes of scams and rackets that they engaged in and the lessons that they learned and why they no longer doing them.

GHOST TAPE

QCode

Apple Podcast

As we have navigated quarantine, we got to know about the immersive audio-focused podcast network, QCode and have shared a few of their shows on previous Bingely Streaming inclusions. This month, their latest Ghost Tape dropped and we're hooked with-out a doubt.

If you enjoy military conspiracies with a sci-fi component, this show is something that you will enjoy. We are introduced to a cast that is in the throws of grief as well as being confused about the circumstances of how Tessa Dixon'sgrandfather died. Her desire to know more about his unexpected death sends her to signing up for the military to be able to under-stand more. Along the way, she comes across a tape that creates havoc on the lives of anyone that listens to it.

This tape takes over aspects of her life and puts her in a scenario of being accused of killing a fellow soldier. In addition, her psychiatrist in an attempt to help her listen to the tape and begins his own journey with it. He also realizes that not everything he is being told by military staff is in fact true. As we navigate the death of Tessa's grandfather and her charges - we get closer to what this podcast is all about.

DEAD EYES

Headgum

iHeart Radio

We've all been in an interview scenario where we thought we had the job, had to go back and maybe it didn't go as well as planned. In Dead Eyes, actor Connor Ratliff tells us about auditioning for HBO's Band of Brothers and his excitement for getting one of the minor roles. Although they had seen his tape, his agent calls him suddenly and asks him to come back into read in front of the director, TomHanks as there is a concern that he has "dead eyes." Although this audtion happened 2 decades ago, this podcast explores those who were connected to this show, Tom Hanks or, Connor. We get to hear his conversations with the actor who ended up playing his part - Adam Sims (Lost in Space), the actors he would have worked with Ron Livingston (Office Space and Sex in the City TV series) and Stephen McCole (Rushmore and Outlander) and friends Seth Rogen (Steve Jobs and Neighbors) and Bobby Moynihan (The Secret Life of Pets and Saturday Night Live). In the second season, we continue to delve into this story and to see if we ever get to hear Tom weigh in on what happened.

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THE WHITE VAULT

Fool and Scholar Productions

Spotify

This thriller podcast takes the listener to the far reaches of the world where explorers and researchers are asked to collect and find information at the Outpost Fristed. Over the past few seasons, we have listened to the soundscapes that have introduced us to beings that have done them harm and have the ability to mimic people on the trip. In the final season, we are brought in on a recovery mission which includes previous cast members.

The team at Fool and Scholar Productions will bring this particular story to a close and we can only hope to find out more about the beings that we have listened to as well as to understand the intersectionality of the team that has been challenged to find out more about them.

CHAMELEON: HOLLYWOOD CON QUEEN

Campside Media

Apple Podcast

In the entertainment industry, there are a number of scams from casting calls, seeking investments for productions and more. In CHAMELEON: Hollywood Con Queen, this scam has taken place for a number of years and has targeted stylists, makeup artists, fitness trainers and more. It utilizes a Hollywood hierarchy where everyone is connected via a network of assistants who talk to one another in order to connect top agents, directors and producers. Due to the lack of direct conversations, the head of this scam has impersonated assistants as well as directors and producers in order to get the intended victim to spend their own money to go overseas and to willingly provide money without understanding that they are furthering the activity of the scam.

As the listener learns how the scam takes place and learns about those that are involved, we're brought into a world that affects everyone that is involved in the industry. We also hear from those in the industry who were conned, those who unknowingly introduced people to the con as well as those whose identity was used to keep the scheme running.

VERIFIED: DUST UP

Witness Docs

Apple Podcast

The first season of True Crime podcast, Verified focused on the dangers of the share economy as it pertains to the travel industry. It follows the stories of women who were sexually assaulted while staying outside of Venice by Italian cop Dino Maglio who found his victims through the site, Couchsurfing.com. It looks at the power of reviews, checkmarks and how these positive ratings can still hide a predator in plain site. This season shared how the women fought back as a collective from across the globe legally.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Natasha Del Toro is back as a host for the second season which launched this month. This season explores the case against a baby powder identified as a possible carcinogen that caused cancer for adult women who used it.

Throughout the podcast, testimonies from a number of women are introduced as they came together to fight against one of the world's best-known companies in the world, Johnson & Johnson.

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ATHLEIUSRE LIST | CENTR

Chris Hemsworth (Thor franchise, Avengers franchise and Men in Black: International) founded Centr, a holistic health app in partnership with Australian based fitness technology company Loup.

Chris wanted to create Centr to offer the support people need to achieve their health and fitness goals, leveraging his team of world-class experts that he has used over the years. The program is designed to take all the guesswork out of a healthy lifestyle by offering a weekly goal that is customized to individual’s goals, ability and personal taste on demand.

Its approach believes that no one diet or training program is the sole answer, which is why the program offers such versatility. Centr's focus is to achieve a healthier body, a stronger mind, and a happier life - so you can reach your full potential. In one easy to use app, users are able to train, eat and live better through Centr’s:

• Personalized Training Planner: consisting of over 1000 workouts including Boxing, Yoga, Functional Training, Pilates and more for all fitness levels.

• Daily Meal Plan: Composed of 600+ unique recipes created by dieticians and world-class celebrity chefs with options for all dietary preferences from no limitations to vegan.

• Time To Breathe: Compiles hundreds of new meditations and sleep visualizations as well as including the latest kid’s meditations narrated by Chris Hemsworth & Taika Waititi.

There are hundreds of on-demand workouts anytime, anywhere. Current fitness modalities offered by Centr include boxing, MMA, yoga, pilates, HIIT and HIRT style workouts, functional training, strength training, plyometric workouts and stretching. There is a wide array of both equipment free and with equipment workouts, as well as the option to follow coached (video) workouts or self guided workouts that can be taken at your own pace and are ideal for in-gym use.

Within the Facebook community, Centr experts such as Dan Churchill, Luke Zocchi and Da Rulk frequently engage with members to offer tips and advice relevant to their specialty areas. The Centr community also provides valuable feedback on the Centr workouts, recipes and overall content which helps the product continue to evolve. Centr is compatible with Apple watch.

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CENTR

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