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Apr 12, 2019

: Episode 1296 - Scott Carney joins Vinnie this Friday, and the two talk his work What Doesn't Kill Us, Wim Hof, his work as an investigative journalist, crazy adventures and not being a wimp, and more on this fantastic podcast.

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SCOTT CARNEY

  • Scott is an investigative journalist and anthropologist
    • Also from SoCal
  • Took a look at Wim Hof
    • He liked to debunk myths like this type of guy
    • Realized this guy was actually for real 
    • His methods really helped Scott
      • Showed him he knew what he was talking abut
  • Works in dangerous, fantastic environments
  • Combines narrative non-fiction with ethnography
  • Used to be out of shape, overweight 
  • World-renowned investigative journalist!
  • Has learned a lot about not being a wimp
    • Okay to push your body to a point
      • Need to build some resilience
        • Do it in controlled environment until you're ready enough to do it in natural environment 
    • Now he will do a lot of events with fewer layers
      • Has pushed and acclimated his body
      • For example, start colder and your body will warm up
        • Start uncomfortable and your body will find comfort