# Hour 3: Chris Ballard, Author

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Podcast: [The Paul Finebaum Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-paul-finebaum-show-745283)
Published: 2026-06-09T22:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

Author Chris Ballard joins the show to discuss the benefits of ice baths. Plus we continue with your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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