{"podcast":{"title":"Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates","slug":"lift-free-and-diet-hard-with-andrew-coates-60220","podcast_index_feed_id":60220,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/4acb2b0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://andrewcoatesfitness.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/684268/684268-1730332827731-5cb6847635b12.jpg","author":"Andrew Coates","episode_count":493,"summary":"The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast dives deep into the science and practice of living a strong, healthy, and intentional life. Hosted by Andrew Coates, the show brings together inspiring guests to share insights, stories, and practical advice that empower listeners to build confidence, make informed choices, and stay resilient in their fitness and wellness journeys. Every episode encourages thoughtful exploration of what it means to lift free, diet hard, and live fully.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T12:20:46.823568+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lift-free-and-diet-hard-with-andrew-coates-60220"},"episode":{"title":"#483 Brad Jensen - Being A Real Human On Social Media In An Age Of AI Automation","slug":"483-brad-jensen-being-a-real-human-on-social-media-in-an-age-of-ai-automation","published_at":"2026-07-02T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lift-free-and-diet-hard-with-andrew-coates-60220/483-brad-jensen-being-a-real-human-on-social-media-in-an-age-of-ai-automation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lift-free-and-diet-hard-with-andrew-coates-60220","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/episodes/483-Brad-Jensen---Being-A-Real-Human-On-Social-Media-In-An-Age-Of-AI-Automation-e3lfus2","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/4acb2b0/podcast/play/122206530/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-30%2F427114199-44100-2-51da26f5f914e.mp3","summary":"My good friend Brad Jensen returns in a more casual conversation between two old friends catching up. We wanted to share this discussion with you, so we hope you come along for the ride. Brad shares his thoughts on: People commenting on "his account" as if he isn't even a real person Never imagining the reach and impact of his content Whether all of the engagement from social media is actually a positive experience and how he manages it Being willing to admit when you missed the mark with content A nuanced discussion about choosing sponsorship deals carefully Can you eat fast food and maintain your weight—or even lose fat? Practical tactics for navigating eating on the run Getting clear on which treats are actually worth the calories Why alcohol consumption is declining Using non-judgmental language around drinking less The challenge of responding to every message on social media while avoiding questionable tactics like appointment setters pretending to be you in your DMs Thoughts on using AI to fake interactions with followers And much more Instagram: @thesoberbodybuilder CHAPTERS 00:16 Reuniting With Brad 00:49 Conference Talk Stories 01:59 Fast Food and Weight Loss 03:10 Monetizing Content 06:30 Choosing Sponsors Wisely 08:02 Turning Down Bad Deals 10:38 Eating Out Strategy 15:11 Go-To Orders 16:25 Stop Wasting Calories 21:08 Food Pressure and Alcohol 24:32 Why Drinking Is Down 25:36 Cannabis Versus Alcohol 27:08 Aging and Hangovers 28:55 How Media Normalizes Drinking 29:42 The Sex and the City Myth 32:14 Why Content Tone Matters 36:02 The Steroid Story Lesson 40:26 Followers and Ego 43:10 DM Setters and Trust 45:04 AI DMs and Ethics 49:53 Why Human Coaching Still Wins 52:48 The Future of In-Person Coaching 54:02 Final Thanks and Wrap-Up SUPPORT THE SHOW I…","meta_description":"My good friend Brad Jensen returns in a more casual conversation between two old friends catching up. We wanted to share this discussion with you, so we h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3298,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lift-free-and-diet-hard-with-andrew-coates-60220/episodes/483-brad-jensen-being-a-real-human-on-social-media-in-an-age-of-ai-automation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lift-free-and-diet-hard-with-andrew-coates-60220/483-brad-jensen-being-a-real-human-on-social-media-in-an-age-of-ai-automation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}