{"podcast":{"title":"Trying Not To Die","slug":"trying-not-to-die-7396726","podcast_index_feed_id":7396726,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/585175/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/585175","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/0/7/a5071bc621adbe8616c3140a3186d450/TNTD_logo2.jpg","author":"Osbourne Media","episode_count":22,"summary":"Trying Not to Die is a bi-weekly video podcast hosted by Jack Osbourne and Ryan Drexler, where caffeine meets chaos and survival is the point. Expect unfiltered conversations, high-performance hot takes, and deep dives into aging, recovery, wellness, mental performance and everything we're doing to cheat death (or at least slow it down). From mad-scientist doctors and longevity junkies to artists, athletes, and off-beat thinkers, Jack and Ryan explore what it really takes to stay strong, sharp, and a little wild in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond. This isn't a self-help show, it's a low-pressure hang with two curious minds, trying new things and asking the questions we all wonder but rarely say out loud. Powered by Cave Man Coffee.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-23T22:17:44.726118+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trying-not-to-die-7396726"},"episode":{"title":"Dan MacPherson On Acting, MMA Training, Ironman & Mental Health","slug":"dan-macpherson-on-acting-mma-training-ironman-mental-health","published_at":"2026-03-31T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trying-not-to-die-7396726/dan-macpherson-on-acting-mma-training-ironman-mental-health","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trying-not-to-die-7396726","url":"https://13606d2d-153b-435f-9001-aedfac4b01a5.libsyn.com/dan-macpherson-on-acting-mma-training-ironman-mental-health","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/13606d2d-153b-435f-9001-aedfac4b01a5/Dan_MacPherson_FINAL_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=5076795","summary":"In this episode of Trying Not To Die, hosts Jack Osbourne and Ryan Drexler sit down with actor and endurance athlete Dan MacPherson for a deep dive into discipline, identity, and what it really takes to push your limits. Dan shares his journey from starring on Neighbours to competing at Ironman world championship level, and eventually transforming his body and mindset for intense Hollywood roles alongside Russell Crowe. The conversation explores the brutal reality of training for MMA film roles, the mental and physical demands of high-performance acting, and the lessons learned from years of endurance sports. They also get into the deeper side of life, including why your late 30s and early 40s can feel like the hardest years, the shift from boyhood to manhood, and the struggle of maintaining purpose and identity through major life transitions. Dan opens up about balancing fatherhood, career, and health, while emphasizing the importance of discipline, routine, and staying grounded. Thank you to our sponsors: - Need Delicious Coffee? Go to https://www.drinkcaveman.com and use code trying15 for 15% off your first order. -Get up to 39% off your Mitopure Gummies at Timeline.com/TRYING Music by Ryan Hahn.","meta_description":"In this episode of Trying Not To Die, hosts Jack Osbourne and Ryan Drexler sit down with actor and endurance athlete Dan MacPherson for a deep dive into d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3956,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trying-not-to-die-7396726/episodes/dan-macpherson-on-acting-mma-training-ironman-mental-health/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trying-not-to-die-7396726/dan-macpherson-on-acting-mma-training-ironman-mental-health.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}