Lonnie Lowery, Ph. D, is an exercise physiologist, professor and a bodybuilder. Rob “Fortress” Fortney has been an editor for magazines like Muscle Intenrational, Peak training, among others. Rob is a former competitive bodybuilder and currently competes in powerlifting. Lonnie and Rob are the co-hosts of Iron Radio, a podcast dedicated to strength sports. Both [...]

Helene Wecker’s debut novel is “The Golem and the Jinni,” out now from Harper Collins. Helene talked to me about her evolution as a writer through her MFA work at Columbia University. The stories she constructed early on about immigrant families and characters stuck between two worlds transformed over seven years into the final published [...]

Michael Largo, author of the new book “The Big, Bad Book of Beasts” talked with me about his path to becoming a writer, mythology, nature and science, as well as the ways in which medieval bestiaries reflect the way certain cultures saw (or see) the world. Michael is also the author of several other encyclopedic [...]

I am so psyched to welcome back Daniele Bolelli to the Labyrinth. Daniele’s new book “Create Your Own Religion” is a romp through the fallacies, myths and history of some of the major world religions. Daniele suggests that people can find what works for them best and develope their own religion or philosophy, and he [...]

Today I am honored to talk to one of the legends of fantasy, Guy Gavriel Kay. Guy is the author of “The Fionavar Tapestry,” “Under Heaven,” Ysabel,” and he is also a published poet. His new book, “River of Stars,” is an epic fantasy tale set in Kitai, which is inspired by Song Dynasty in [...]

I have had a few days’ delay with the show, since I had a guest drop out! However, I am excited to tell you that the fantasy legend Guy Gavriel Kay is our next guest! That show will be available later this week. Guy is the best-selling author of several fantasy novels and poetry collections. [...]

Peter Larson, Ph. D, is the author of the running book “Tread Lightly” and the creator of the running site Runblogger. Pete’s interest in the anatomy of the human foot and the evolutionary aspects of running led him to create his blog, which has been so successful that he will take a leave of absence [...]

James Clear is a writer, weightlifter, photographer and entrepreneur. He talked about some of his latest insights in nutrition and diet, and also what inspires him. If you liked previous episodes with people like Vanessa Runs, Matthew Fizgerald or Abel James, you’re gonna dig on James. Subscribe and listen Download and Listen:  The Labyrinth 30 – [...]