Today we have a oft-requested guest, Mr. Vinnie Tortorich. He's Hollywood's go-to guy for fitness and weight loss, coined as America's Angriest Trainer. Vinnie is also the author of the terrific book Fitness Confidential, where he debunks the myths and gimmicks of the weight loss industry.

Vinnie is hilarious - you're going to dig this episode.

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Alright, on the show. Vinnie and I chat about:

• Why the fitness and weight loss industry thrives on products that don’t work


• Why exercise is a horrible way to lose weight


• And why Jerry Seinfeld is wrong about what he orders for breakfast