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Lean and Lethal Podcast
The Lean and Lethal Project is a mission-driven podcast for men who are done living soft, distracted, and disconnected. This show is about forging strength—in your body, your mind, and your purpose.
Hosted by Bridger Deaton, each episode blends science, real-world experience, and hard-hitting conversation to guide you through the process of becoming a weapon: sharp, strong, capable, and relentless.
This isn’t about chasing aesthetics. It’s about relentless growth, building resilience, and becoming the kind of man others can count on.
We’re not here to be average. We’re here to evolve.
Episodes
20 episodes
019 | Pain, Accountability & Progress: The Real Journey to Sustainable Fitness Ft. Ryan Tripp
In this episode, I sat down with Ryan Tripp to talk about something way bigger than just training plans or macros — we dug into the real stuff that holds most guys back.Ryan’s story started with a health scare that forced him to...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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018 | Testing The Limits - Arizona Monster 300 Mile Ultra Marathon Ft. Jaden Bienvenue Part 2
In this episode, I sat down with Jaden Bienvenue — a guy who went offensive lineman and 280lbs to three years later running 300 miles across the state of Arizona. No coaches, no special treatment… just grit and relentless self-belief.<...
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36:35
017 | Conquering The First Ever 300 Mile Ultra Marathon Ft. Jaden Bienvenue Part 1
From being a 280lb offensive and defensive lineman to completing the first-ever 300-mile ultra marathon in Arizona — Jaden Bienvenue’s story is straight-up wild.In this episode, we dig into the mental battles, the physical pain, and the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:04:33
016 | Sports, Medicine & Mental Strength: Lessons From the Pool to the Medical Field w/ Peter Szekely
In this episode, I sit down with Peter Szekely — a former competitive swimmer and medical student abroad in Hungary. We talk about the connection between sports and medicine, and how the discipline, mental fortitude, and persistence built...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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52:02
015 | From Zero to Ironman: How Failure Built Unstoppable Confidence w/ Justin Medlin
In this episode, I sit down with Justin Medlin to talk about what it really takes to go from not knowing hot to swim to completing multiple Ironman 70.3s. We get into mindset, failure, personal growth, and why being willing to fail is one of th...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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27:30
014 | My Story: From Soft & Stuck to Building Lean & Lethal
In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I went from planning to be a physical therapist to building the Lean & Lethal movement. I talk about the key moments that forced me to level up—mentally, physically, and emotionally—and t...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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37:17
013 | Part 2: How to Build An Effective Training Program
If you’ve ever felt like you're spinning your wheels in the gym—training hard but not seeing the results—this episode will fix that. I break down exactly how to structure your workouts for real progress, from rep schemes to progressive overload...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:39
012 | Part 1: Keys To Building An Effective Training Program
In this one, I break down how to actually build a training program that works—something that supports both muscle growth and fat loss without wasting time doing random shit from Instagram. I talk about choosing the right split, what lifts to pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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33:37
011 | How To Set Your Macros With 4 Simple Steps & Take Control of Your Nutrition
In this episode, I break down the basics of nutrition and how to actually take control of your food without overcomplicating it. We talk macros—what they are, how to calculate them, and how they tie into your goals whether you’re trying to cut,...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:27
010 | Fear Is Holding You Back—It's time you get out of your own way
In this episode, I get into the real stuff holding most guys back—fear, self-doubt, and lack of accountability. I talk about the mindset shifts that helped me push through those same struggles and how tracking progress, leaning into discomfort,...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:24
009 | What I Wish I Knew When I Started Lifting: 3 Game-Changing Lessons
In this one, I’m sharing three of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my own fitness journey—stuff I wish someone would’ve told me when I first started lifting. I break down why training harder isn’t always better, why cheat meals are complete ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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37:23
008 | How To Optimize Your Metabolism To Get Lean
In this episode, I break down how your metabolism actually works—and why understanding it is the key to making real progress with your body. I go over the basics like BMR, NEAT, TEF, and how your daily activity and muscle mass impact your calor...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:16
007 | The Testosterone Cheat Code: Simple Strategies for Peak Male Performance
In this episode, I dive into some key facts about low testosterone, why so many guys are struggling with it, what’s actually causing low T, and what you can do to fix it without taking TRT. I cover five of the biggest lifestyle mistakes that ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:09
006 | 6 Essential Supplements Every Man Needs for Health, Strength, and Performance
In this episode, I break down the truth about supplements—what actually works, what’s a waste of money, and where you should be focusing your attention first. I cover six supplements that I actually recommend. Stuff like creatine, fish oi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:49
005 | Why Fad Diets Fail and What to Do Instead
In this episode, I talk about the truth behind fad diets and why they keep so many guys stuck in the same cycle—drop weight fast, burn out, gain it back. I share some of my own experiences from the bodybuilding world and break down what it real...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:37
004 | Fitness for Busy Entrepreneurs: How to Get Lean Without Wasting Time
In this episode, I lay out how busy guys—especially entrepreneurs—can still get lean, stay strong, and feel good without turning their whole life into a fitness project. I cover how to simplify your nutrition, how to get more out of less time i...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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15:17
003 | Unlocking the Secrets of Superhuman Sleep: The Science of Sleep Optimization
Sleep is the one thing most guys overlook, but it affects everything—your energy, your recovery, your focus, your results. In this episode, I break down why sleep is the real secret weapon when it comes to getting lean, building muscle, and per...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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37:00
002 | Muscle, Fat Loss, and Nutrition Q&A: Answering Your Top Fitness Questions
In this episode, I’m answering some of the most common fitness and nutrition questions I get—from how much protein you actually need, to whether or not you should be taking creatine, to what it really takes to burn fat and build muscle. I break...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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24:50
001 | Flexible Dieting: The Skill Every Man Needs to Master for Strength, Performance, and Freedom
In this episode, I get into the concept of flexible dieting and why it beats the hell out of strict meal plans and crash diets. I talk about how hitting your macros—not following a list of “good” or “bad” foods—is what really moves the needle, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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31:07
000 | Welcome To The Lean and Lethal Podcast
In this debut episode of the Lean and Lethal Podcast, host Bridger Deaton shares his journey from athlete to fitness coach and entrepreneur, and how he discovered that fitness is the foundation for freedom in every area of life. Bridger introdu...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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