Get ready to dive into a world of nutrition, sports, some snacks and dorm room cooking! Host Alex is joined by the one and only Brad Shannon and our special guest, Carly Robinson, a grad assistant in the Wellness Department at Holy Cross. Carly’s journey from student-athlete to nutrition guru is nothing short of impressive. She managed to self-design a nutrition major at Holy Cross—because who wouldn’t want to create their own degree when you’re that ambitious, right?

Carly spills the tea on how her athletic days helped her find the perfect blend of sports nutrition and food science, and she’s now juggling grad school at UMass Lowell with a gig as a wellness assistant at Holy Cross. You know, just casually becoming a registered dietitian while still having time for, well, life.

In this episode, Carly shreds some common nutrition myths (no, protein shakes are not just for bodybuilders), shares the ins and outs of becoming a registered dietitian (spoiler: it involves a lot of really interesting internships and real-world experience), and serves up a ton of valuable info for anyone interested in health, food, and the athletic lifestyle. So grab a snack, , and tune in for a fun, educational, and slightly hilarious episode. You won’t want to miss it!

In this episode, Brad and Alex tackle the wild world of nutrition labels – because, let’s face it, who actually reads them unless they’re hunting for the secret sugar stash? They’ll guide you through deciphering all that confusing jargon like "serving size" (spoiler: it's never as big as you think) and "percent daily value" (and no, it's not a secret plot to get you to eat more broccoli). From finding out how much sugar is really in your snack to learning how to spot a deal without getting duped by fancy packaging, this episode is your grocery store survival guide. Bonus: they’ll tell you when to skip the supplements and when your vitamins are actually working harder than you are. So grab a snack (preferably something with a real label), sit back, and get ready for a hilarious yet practical crash course in smarter shopping and healthier eating!

In this a-moo-sing episode, Brad is alone in the studio again, and this week we have a Special Guest from Mapleline Farm, our Milk supplier for the campus. In this week's episode we milk the truth from a real-life dairy farmer to learn more about Milk and Local Dairy. Ever wondered what happens to male calves on a dairy farm?

Our guest, and fifth generation farmer, Jessica Dizek, drops knowledge on everything from the elite status of Jersey cows—yes, they’re basically the royalty of ruminants—to why your oat milk latte is just expensive grain water. We dive into milk math, cow comfort strategies (fans! shade! spa days?), and the ongoing dairy vs. “milk” beverage debate. Are almonds trying to pass themselves off as mammals? The nerve.

Plus: raw milk, Connecticut cheese nuns, and whether probiotics are really just party animals in your gut. It’s a full-bodied conversation with a creamy finish—no additives necessary.

So pour yourself a tall glass (of actual milk), and get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe question your next alt-milk decision.