Grab your thermometers and put down that dented can of beans because Brad is about to school you on food safety like never before! In this episode, we're talking all things temperatures, bacteria, and the things you should NEVER eat—like a bulging can (trust us, you don’t want to mess with botulism).

Brad explains the world of FAT TOM (and no, that’s not a new breakfast trend), walks us through the danger zone (spoiler: it’s not a cool action movie), and why you should ALWAYS let your steak rest—because it’s been through a lot, okay?

Plus, as a seasoned ServSafe proctor, Bradley spills the beans on what it’s really like teaching food safety—hint: it's not all fun and games, but he’s got a few tricks up his sleeve to keep things exciting. So tune in, get the facts, and learn how to cook without giving yourself or your guests a foodborne illness. You’ll never look at a can of soup the same way again!

Get ready to dive into a world of nutrition, sports, some snacks and dorm room cooking! Host Alex is joined by the one and only Brad Shannon and our special guest, Carly Robinson, a grad assistant in the Wellness Department at Holy Cross. Carly’s journey from student-athlete to nutrition guru is nothing short of impressive. She managed to self-design a nutrition major at Holy Cross—because who wouldn’t want to create their own degree when you’re that ambitious, right?

Carly spills the tea on how her athletic days helped her find the perfect blend of sports nutrition and food science, and she’s now juggling grad school at UMass Lowell with a gig as a wellness assistant at Holy Cross. You know, just casually becoming a registered dietitian while still having time for, well, life.

In this episode, Carly shreds some common nutrition myths (no, protein shakes are not just for bodybuilders), shares the ins and outs of becoming a registered dietitian (spoiler: it involves a lot of really interesting internships and real-world experience), and serves up a ton of valuable info for anyone interested in health, food, and the athletic lifestyle. So grab a snack, , and tune in for a fun, educational, and slightly hilarious episode. You won’t want to miss it!

In this episode, Brad and Alex tackle the wild world of nutrition labels – because, let’s face it, who actually reads them unless they’re hunting for the secret sugar stash? They’ll guide you through deciphering all that confusing jargon like "serving size" (spoiler: it's never as big as you think) and "percent daily value" (and no, it's not a secret plot to get you to eat more broccoli). From finding out how much sugar is really in your snack to learning how to spot a deal without getting duped by fancy packaging, this episode is your grocery store survival guide. Bonus: they’ll tell you when to skip the supplements and when your vitamins are actually working harder than you are. So grab a snack (preferably something with a real label), sit back, and get ready for a hilarious yet practical crash course in smarter shopping and healthier eating!