This show fits into our mini-series on health and wellness, which kicked off last time with Derek Flanzraich, founder and CEO of Greatist. Mike's insights are a great complement to Derek's because they cover different aspects of the health universe. Just like a wonderful venn diagram, Mike's focus on muscle strength and sport performance overlaps with and supports Derek's focus on healthy lifestyle habits and choices.

Muscle health is important for everyone, not just athletes. Thanks to Mike, you can learn a lot about how to start improving your muscle strength today. Enjoy the show!

Thank you so much for making our show part of your weekly habit! To say thank you, we're running a fun prize giveaway. Enter any time before 5:00 p.m. CDT on April 28, 2013.

Tim and Ry are two co-founders of Differential, a Cincinnati-based startup company that's part incubator, accelerator, consultancy, and angel investor. Uniting their many years of experience working in the tech startup scene, Differential works with early stage web entrepreneurs on idea validation, software development, and customer acquisition.

If ever there were two smart guys to share great advice about tech startups and the web entrepreneur lifestyle, Tim and Ry fit the bill. Join us as we explore the inner workings of the entrepreneurial mind.

Bill is a talented developer while Michael is a sharp designer. Together and with the help of other web friends, they produce an interesting video podcast series called Designer Vs. Developer (DvsD). DvsD is an outlet where the guys talk about digital breakthroughs, the startup lifestyle, web culture, and much more.

There's nothing quite like a skip down memory lane, especially when it involves silly things like GeoCities. Enjoy!

Pat is kicking off our new miniseries on digital entrepreneurship. We talk with Pat about the start of his professional career as an architect and how he made the transition into being a successful entrepreneur. He offers up a treasure trove of amazing advice for anyone with the itch to try their own had forging their own path.

Joseph Rose is one interesting guy. Mindy and I wanted to chat him up about all things letterpress. And we did. But little did we know heading into our conversation that Joseph is also quite musically inclined, including singing and playing bass guitar in a band. Letterpress + music = one fascinating show, if we do say so ourselves.

Jump onboard this episode to hear us talk with Joseph about the resurgence of letterpress, letterpress machinery and styles, the function of business in one’s life, music hobbies, and so much more. This conversation may meander, but it’s a damn good time!

Sean's imagination is impressive to behold. Our chat with him about being a proud entrepreneur, ambitious writer, creative storyteller, and devoted father, you will enjoy but a glimpse of his magic. He talks fast; consider yourself warned. He uses colorful language (meaning more than a few explicit words, although in a lighthearted way); consider yourself warned. And he knows more than just about anyone about modern book publishing and how to build a worthwhile life and career as an author entrepreneur.

Sean's a hoot. So strap in for a fun, fast-paced chat. You'll enjoy the ride!

More than the wonder of her creations, Maria's story is delightful. Down in her luck and ready for a lifestyle pivot, she embraced her inner nerd and leaned forward into her craft. Fast forward to today and Marisa's popularity and influence is soaring. She has a gorgeous book out and many other fun projects are in the works!

Join us now as we chat with Marisa about creativity, adversity, self-confidence, positivity, and so much more. She's a peach!

Stella Botticelli is a twenty-something comic book artist who publishes her own book about the courtship and dating of two superheroes. Stella is navigating her way through life with the help of her closest friends, a tight-knit group of like-minded nerds who call themselves “The Busted League.” Together, they face off against a harsh world and life's little ups and downs.

Join us as we talk with Jeff about his comedy creation as well as the highs and lows of being an independent artist.

At 17, Brittany went on a mission trip to Romania where she met other girls her age. These girls, however, were among the millions of young people around the world being bought and sold through a global network of human trafficking.

That experience inspired Brittany to foundThe Red Thread Movement, which is devoted to (1) raising money to combat sex trafficking in Nepal and (2) generating awareness of human trafficking.

On the surface, Brittany's story may not sound like those nerdy adventures we normally feature. But when you look deeper, you'll find that her motivation is born from the same unquenchable urge to solve real problems in creative and sustainable ways that we all share.

Tis the season of reflection and gratitude. So please, take some time to be thankful for the simple wonders we enjoy every day. And listen to how one person works to give those little wonders to those in dire need.

SparkTruck was born to revitalize hands-on learning for kids by introducing them to design challenges and empowering them with some cutting-edge tools like a laser cutter and some 3D printers. Infused with a spirit of curiosity, discovery and design--and supported by an enthusiastic community and successful Kickstarter campaign--SparkTruck drove over 14,000 miles across 33 different states, visiting over 2,000 students in more than 70 different locations during the summer of 2012.

If you care about learning, are concerned about the future of education, and just generally like to have fun making things, then plug in those headphones, turn up the volume and be inspired by the story of SparkTruck!

Three, we're still on our special Secret Agent L + NerdKicks kindness mission. We've already received a few wonderful submissions!

<em>I'm Fine, Thanks</em> is the documentary Adam and team have been working tirelessly at for the last many months. The film is "a collection of stories about life, the choices we all make, and the paths we ultimately decide to follow."

Their message strikes very close to home as <a href="http://nerdkicks.com/about/">NerdKicks is about</a> examining our personal hero's journey, our quest to become better nerds.

Speaking to Adam about the film's essence, creative process and special moments was delightful. To experience the full effect of their storytelling, watch their amazing trailer (below) before listening to our chat with Adam.

From blogging to books, from Google to Geek Yoga--and much in between--Jenny personifies what it takes to construct an accomplished geeky lifestyle. At her core, Jenny is motivated to become a better nerd everyday. She channels that energy into her every project, including motivating others through her Make Sh*t Happen coaching program.