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The Pursuit of Healthiness with Blake Griffin

By: Blake Griffin
Narrated by: Blake Griffin
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 NBA superstar Blake Griffin is a “health and wellness geek” and he’s on a quest to find out the secrets to keeping his body and mind in shape—and he wants to take listeners with him on his journey. For him, it’s not just about performance, it’s about looking good, feeling good and feeling confident about your body. The world of health and wellness can be a confusing one—How often do we have to work out? What is cupping about? And do we really have to stop eating gluten? In 30 minute episodes, Griffin will lead a fast-break through the world of health and wellness, meeting top experts in the field, putting their ideas and techniques to the test, and discovering the best ways for everyday people to feel good about themselves inside and out.©2019 Audible Originals LLC (P)2019 Audible Originals LLC Entertainment & Performing Arts Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Episode 1: Michael B. Jordan

    Episode 1: Michael B. Jordan
    Aug 4 2020

    Michael B Jordan and his trainer Corey Calliet discuss what it's like training for movies like Creed and Black Panther, both physically and mentally, as well as the power of therapy.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 2: Arianna Huffington

    Episode 2: Arianna Huffington
    Aug 4 2020
    Arianna Huffington — The Thrive Global CEO and Huffington Post Founder talks the keys to good sleep, finding life balance, and redefining success.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 3: Andy Puddicombe

    Episode 3: Andy Puddicombe
    Aug 4 2020
    Andy Puddicombe — The founder of Headspace talks about his search for mindfulness and the path that took him from Buddhist monk to tech entrepreneur.
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    31 mins
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About the Creator and Performer

Blake Griffin is a six-time NBA All-Star and 2011 NBA Rookie of the Year who led the Detroit Pistons in the team’s return to playoff contention in 2019. He recently signed with the Brooklyn Nets to complete his 11th year in the NBA. Off the court, Griffin has cultivated a reputation for his business acumen and investing prowess, appearing on the cover of the 2019 Forbes 30 under 30.
One of those ventures was the establishment of Mortal Media, a Los Angeles-based film and television production company. In a combined effort with his partner, former NFL star Ryan Kalil, the company has set up a number of film and television projects at various studios, networks, and streaming services, such as Apple, Netflix, Comedy Central, Paramount, 20th Century Studios, and Disney. A recent project of note has Griffin appearing as the host of a brand-new prank show that premiered on truTV in March 2021, Double Cross with Blake Griffin.
The NBA star has taken a deep interest in the health and wellness space and launched the first season of his podcast, The Pursuit of Healthiness, in 2020, and looks forward to a Season 2 launch in May 2021.
Additionally, Griffin has gained respect in the world of comedy with his impressive comedic timing and genuine love of the genre. In addition to his guest appearances on Showtime’s Kidding, and Comedy Central’s Broad City, Roast Battle, and the Roast of Alec Baldwin, Griffin has appeared in numerous shorts with Funny or Die, and in the indie film The Female Brain. His annual "Comedy. By Blake" charity fundraiser, which he last hosted at the world-renowned Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, has become known for its dynamic lineup of big-name comedians and hilarious up-and-coming young talent.

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I struggled to finish listening to this. It neither added to my knowledge or entertained me.

No in depth knowledge or new material.

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I knew Blake was a great athlete but didn't know he was also a podcaster. Blake does an excellent job of interviewing all of his guests. Worth the listen and hope to hear more from Mr. Blake.

Enjoyed every episode.

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I really like them I listen to it before bed BUT I want more episodes PLEASE BLAKE

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I enjoyed this a lot and looked forward to the next episode. Made me laugh out loud a couple of times. Blake is a pretty relaxed guy and he seemed to really enjoy making his podcasts. I would recommend.

Interesting range of guests

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Sometimes it felt like the author himself was bored by the interviewees. Or maybe it was just the tone or the way he reacted to some things that were said. But it wasn't what I thought it was going to be and therefore and found the material not to be exciting to me.

I couldn't finish it. Bored me and the author.

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I think each interview could have had more specific questions instead of using the same ones for each interview. Overall good series to listen to. Each episode was a good length too.

Good Variety

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This is by far an amazing interview! Learned a lot about all 3 of these amazing men and their journeys!

Amazing!

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Episode 1:
I wasn't sure what to expect from this but it was interesting to hear Michael B. Jordan talk about preparing for roles and his experiences on set. I'm not a fan of Blake Griffin but this podcast style listen can be enjoyed by anyone. If you would enjoy getting an inside look into what an actor does to prepare his mind and body for movie roles, as well as hearing about the beginnings of Michael's career, give this episode a listen.
Episode 2:
Anyone who has a hard time getting enough hours of sleep at night could benefit from listening to these tips from Arianna Huffington. This title was my introduction to her and I was pleased at how many tips were packed into this short conversation between her and Blake. I especially appreciated her recommendation to start out small and work up to your goal. So many times, people try to start at the max level and maintain, which sets them up to fail. Slowly working up to a goal increases the likelihood you will stick with the change in the long run.
Episode 3:
This is general information about mindfulness. If you are new to the topic, it is a good introduction. If you are aware of the basics of mindfulness, there's nothing new presented in this short conversation.
Episode 4:
This was an interesting conversation that kept my attention. Several things were mentioned that I plan to research further. With that being said, I do not agree with everything Deepak stated and I do not recommend following Deepak without doing some critical thinking and independent research. It can be dangerous to listen to the medical/health claims of ANYONE without doing your own research. I recommend listening with an open, yet, critical mind. I find many of Deepak's claims to be dubious, but I listened with an open mind, having heard of Deepak for many years but having never delved into his beliefs/teachings. This is an interesting overview of Deepak Chopra, but the content of his message should be received with caution.
Episode 5:
This short conversation between Blake and Antoni is worth a listen. I had never heard of Antoni before listening to this and I don't cook, but it was interesting to learn about this man's journey to where he is now. If you like learning more about interesting individuals, you might enjoy this.
Episode 6:
This is a great conversation between Blake and Oksana Masters. Oksana has overcome adversities in her life to accomplish things few ever will. She tells her story with enthusiasm and she embraces being a role model for others. Definitely share this with anyone in your life who may feel like they are limited due to a disability. Hopefully, they will find inspiration in Oksana's story.
Episode 7:
I had never heard of this guy before listening to this title. I am sure Dave Asprey's views are controversial. It was interesting to listen to this man's views, but I would recommend anyone who wants to follow this man's recommendations to do your own research into his claims first.

Each episode explores a different facet of healthiness and I appreciated the well-rounded approach. Worth a listen even if you don't agree with each guest.

Some episodes better than others

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Blake is a great host. It’s a very calm and down to earth podcast. I’ve found value from each episode and I kept looking forward to the next. Thank you so much for doing this podcast and putting it on here

Easy, beneficial listening

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I like this different perspective based around Healthiness. Not being a basketball fan, I didn't previously know who Blake Griffin is, but he asks meaningful questions to interesting people who are at the top of their game - whatever game that may be. I'd like to listen to more of these podcasts.

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