Bro... James telling the xan story literally had me crying by the 51 minute mark. I think we have all had some moments like that story with friends, so sad to think about... IM SO GLAD you guys can be SO open, honest, personal, and detailed. THIS IS WHY YOURE THE BEST IN THE GAME RN
I'm glad we got thee deep talks honestly because it just shows how authentic you guys are even if its super personal its really just I dont even have words to express how to say it. Just happy to see how much you're willing to share with your audience , thanks for the pod💪
James talking about his experience on handling Soosh, a very good friend who was under the influence often is very important and educational. The confrontation doesn't have to start where your loved one lost everything to addiction. Small warning signs are the best time before it gets too deep. Bless you both to be very intimate friends where you can confront each other.
I’m still in the middle of this podcast but I have to say Soosh is extremely open-minded for being able to reflect the way he does. Seriously, not a lot of people are able to look at their past actions this type of way. It’s extremely admirable
I crashed my car twice in one day on bars. For other people it makes them steal like crazy. All around bad news bears. Good you guys are solid and have the ability to call each other out on bs.
Doesn’t directly “make someone steal” it’ll cause someone to think they are invincible and then they’ll steal because of that. From what I’ve witnessed and heard.
Klonopin made me steal lol. Klons are way more gnarly imo they’ve got a 36 hr half-life whereas xans only 12 hrs. I once walked into a Walmart and grabbed a big screen tv and carried it straight out the front lol. Glad Soosh isn’t getting any deeper, it gets way more crazy if you don’t stop.
Bro thank you for coming clean about xanax. I’m a little over 4 years clean off benzos. The addiction creeps up out of no where and getting off benzos is complete hell. I tried cold turkey 3 different times and I wouldn’t wish that sickness on anyone, I finally went to a out patient program and haven’t taken them since. Also, James is such a good friend for calling it out and not just letting it go on for longer. Stay safe guys
@@zmurphy4657 it’s really not bad. They just treat it like counseling and you’ll have to go a few times a week for a hour or so. The biggest part is just staying strong during everyday life. You got this shit bro trust me if I can do it anyone can do it. Stay strong life is way fucking better sober 💪
I remember watching soosh content during that time and thinking “something is not right with him mentally rn” and then I would go check the comments and nobody was saying anything so I just shrugged it off. It all makes a lot more sense now, and I’m glad to hear you’re doing better bro.
Brothers, I’m in my 30s and been through my share of ruined friendships from drugs. This one hit different, thanks for sharing glad you two made amends
Xans take your fucking soul away literally. I remember relying on them to ease my insomnia from taking preworkout so late at the end of 2020 and I met Soosh Dec 29, 2020 when his Focus ST broke down outside of Alphalete. 4 days prior to that I took 2.5 bars and some acid, which was my ultimate low. I remember feeling my chest locking up, being on my own and dazing off n idk probably potentially could of died in my own car. Meeting soosh that day motivated to be consistent in gym which made me ease off the xans and hearing his story it hit a bit too close knowing how addicting and dangerous benzos really are. I never really had a friend or anyone to sit me down and give me the talk like how Jam n Madrid did with Soosh, but meeting him kinda did the equivalent to that for me. Glad to see your doing better Soosh.
yes ive been there myself and being in this position is really hard and weird because talking to someone who's on substances and having conversations with them is impossible to the point where not saying anything is better sometimes.
Most authentic people in the fitness industry made me feel like I was actually their friend and respect to Brandon and James opening up this much on social media. Crazy how Brandon was actually hearing about some things for the first time. This the reason they have a cult.
Major props to brandon for letting james go. It takes guts to own up to addiction and to let someone else go into detail to a major audience is even more impressive.
Major props to Soosh for doing this. James youre a great friend, Soosh good on you for being able to introspect on yourself and your past to us, you are a true homie
Thank you James and Brandon for being so open and transparent about things like these. Best podder on the planet. We all love you guys and I’m glad to hear you’re doing better❤️
I really appreciate this conversation, takes a lot from Brandon to be willing to talk about these things and take responsibility. It’s amazing to see the friendship you guys have, the support from your friends is a huge part of getting off this shit. I was addicted to Xanax for a long time, almost 5 years. I’ve had this exact conversation more times than I can remember. Brought me back to the times I had where I tore everything in my life apart. I’ve been thinking about going back, using again; to deal with some of the thoughts and feelings I’ve been having. This is the reminder to me that no matter how bad things are, they will always get worse when I use Xanax. I think you guys have a slight understanding of the impact of this pod, but I don’t think you’ll ever understand what it does for someone like me personally. Thank you Brandon and James.
honestly really glad you talked about this because it’s a big issues. Had a negative experience during quarantine and still think my short term memories not the same. Hopefully your story steers people away, xans are not to be abused.
If you guys want to exit the fitness industry and become more mainstream, pivoting with the podcast and speaking on multiple topics outside of fitness is the 🔑
Love to real talk you guys are having every episode. Glad to we got to see the deep talk as well. Just shows even more how transparent you guys are when it comes to this kind of stuff. Thank you guys!
Xanax rage gets to the point where you don’t even know what you’re saying or why you’re saying it. You have to be there in that benzo addiction/ bender position to fully understand how warped your mind can get on the pills being helpful. Props to Jam and Eric for being good friends❤️ Brandon, please keep your eyes open to how it impacted the people around you. That urge to pop another bar doesn’t really go away, hope you can stay away from benzos brother you have my support 💪🏻💪🏻 1 year and 7 days clean myself
@@Aguynearu It’s super easy all you have to do is go to a doctor and say you have anxiety/insomnia. Please don’t do it though I have friends who do xans and it will completely change you for the worse.
Respect to you guys for the transparency about everything in your life. Brandon I'm glad your off the bars man, glad you got out of that dark path and into a better light. You guys are a real friend group, you all need to hold onto that
Absolute phenomenal pod. At the end of the day y’all are still human beings and go through shit. Jam and drip, good stuff helping soosh and saving him from the madness. Much love guys 🖤
i always imagined that your life on camera was similar to your life off camera, thanks for being so honest and transparent, glad everything is good now
Man, we really gotta understand how important what these guys are saying about benzos. The nature of them makes it so you lose the ability/ want to even question your use, you just slip into using them so easily. Months of being prescribed Ativan (similar to Xanax) and I’m still feeling the effects a year clean off of them. Thank you for the openness, y’all are changing lives letting people have this knowledge
I appreciate you guys opening up about this. It takes alot to do that. It probably made all of you guys closer and I can relate to my friends. Well done Brandon and James!
Wow this pod was so great. This is why you guys are my fav youtubers. You guys are genuine, authentic and a huge inspiration. You guys are so relatable, having situations like these really shows you guys have your lows too like everyone else and it makes me love you guys so much more. You guys have been a huge inspiration for me and thousands of other people I couldn’t image if something horrible were to happen. Brandon I’m very glad you got over what you were going through. James and Eric I’m very happy you guys were able to keep your trust in Brandon and know that your friendship isn’t spoiled, true brotherhood. Love you guys keep doin what your doin ❤️
If ever a more beautiful group of gentleman existed on this planet, I certainly don't know them. I love you guys and I wish we could all have a friend like James English and Madrip is to Brandon
really enjoyed this one lads - good to be so open and honest with your audience. Props to James for recognizing the situation and not taking it personally. As someone with a short temper not sure I could keep my cool if someone comes at me like that!
I have to say it takes a lot to open up about a very tough personal time to your audience rather than just highlighting all the dope moments in life. Yo Soosh I met you yesterday (The freshman at bama) at Alphaland and It meant a lot for you to take time just to say what’s up to someone who looks up to you. Little do you know it’s people like you and James that curated my fitness journey to be something grand in my life. Because of my successes in fitness I now have an insane work ethic from it. Much love boys.
I can see how yalls personalities could clash at times, but yall are like the Yin-Yang of the fitness industry. Yalls relationship is unique and badass. Love seeing yalls collab videos 💯
Soosh I’m glad you’re off the Xanax. I had similar issues with it when I was younger so it was both very relatable and emotional to listen to you. Keep up the grindset!
My homies were doin pills my sophomore year and i almost lost two of em due to it so l fs don’t fuck w that shit but glad boosh got thru it w/o any major problems, shit is scary fr keep up the good pods and vlogs tho🙏🏽
thank you guys for sharing your personal life and struggles on top of your mainstream content because it helps relate to a lot of your audience, including myself. i just enjoy watching and listening to both of you so much 💪
Fire pod guys, appreciate you guys opening up and being real. Those things u talked about are very important for people who have not experienced it yet. Keep killing the content and hopefully these pods will keep on coming 💯
Really dig how honest you are shoosh about your struggles because everyone has fuck ups sometimes and hearing about what you went through helps other people avoid the same mistakes or out of a similar problem. Great pod. The duo chemistry is honestly sometimes better bois
Bro... James telling the xan story literally had me crying by the 51 minute mark. I think we have all had some moments like that story with friends, so sad to think about... IM SO GLAD you guys can be SO open, honest, personal, and detailed. THIS IS WHY YOURE THE BEST IN THE GAME RN
I'm glad we got thee deep talks honestly because it just shows how authentic you guys are even if its super personal its really just I dont even have words to express how to say it. Just happy to see how much you're willing to share with your audience , thanks for the pod💪
Dead ass needed this in my life right now
When I heard “new sponsor” I thought they were gonna hit us with the most legendary premier protein sponsorship of all time😈😈😈
I wish 😔
James talking about his experience on handling Soosh, a very good friend who was under the influence often is very important and educational. The confrontation doesn't have to start where your loved one lost everything to addiction. Small warning signs are the best time before it gets too deep. Bless you both to be very intimate friends where you can confront each other.
I’m still in the middle of this podcast but I have to say Soosh is extremely open-minded for being able to reflect the way he does. Seriously, not a lot of people are able to look at their past actions this type of way. It’s extremely admirable
I crashed my car twice in one day on bars. For other people it makes them steal like crazy. All around bad news bears. Good you guys are solid and have the ability to call each other out on bs.
Bro my friend was asleep for 2 days off xans not a clue how he didn’t die
Doesn’t directly “make someone steal” it’ll cause someone to think they are invincible and then they’ll steal because of that. From what I’ve witnessed and heard.
Klonopin made me steal lol. Klons are way more gnarly imo they’ve got a 36 hr half-life whereas xans only 12 hrs. I once walked into a Walmart and grabbed a big screen tv and carried it straight out the front lol. Glad Soosh isn’t getting any deeper, it gets way more crazy if you don’t stop.
Bruh why tf you doing xans in the first place 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
@@benjaminvoss7987 u get away with the tv tho?
Bro thank you for coming clean about xanax. I’m a little over 4 years clean off benzos. The addiction creeps up out of no where and getting off benzos is complete hell. I tried cold turkey 3 different times and I wouldn’t wish that sickness on anyone, I finally went to a out patient program and haven’t taken them since. Also, James is such a good friend for calling it out and not just letting it go on for longer. Stay safe guys
I’m about to do outpatient how is it?
@@zmurphy4657 it’s really not bad. They just treat it like counseling and you’ll have to go a few times a week for a hour or so. The biggest part is just staying strong during everyday life. You got this shit bro trust me if I can do it anyone can do it. Stay strong life is way fucking better sober 💪
@@zachfordyce9055 I take like 6+mg a day, soosh has no idea the mg he’s talking about
Incredible display of vulnerability and friendship. Glad you’re doing better Brandon. So glad the pod is back.
I remember watching soosh content during that time and thinking “something is not right with him mentally rn” and then I would go check the comments and nobody was saying anything so I just shrugged it off. It all makes a lot more sense now, and I’m glad to hear you’re doing better bro.
What vids of his were uploaded during that time?
@@03yankeematt he was just doing his normal vlogs but he seemed off
@@NhSxCoNfLiiCT yea but what time period.
@@jt-vh1xk like since beginning of February
Soosh and James alone is therapeutic idk why
Brothers, I’m in my 30s and been through my share of ruined friendships from drugs. This one hit different, thanks for sharing glad you two made amends
Had a life long buddy overdose a few weeks ago, 21y/o. Proud of all you guys to handle this situation the way you guys did. This was a great listen.
Xans take your fucking soul away literally. I remember relying on them to ease my insomnia from taking preworkout so late at the end of 2020 and I met Soosh Dec 29, 2020 when his Focus ST broke down outside of Alphalete. 4 days prior to that I took 2.5 bars and some acid, which was my ultimate low. I remember feeling my chest locking up, being on my own and dazing off n idk probably potentially could of died in my own car. Meeting soosh that day motivated to be consistent in gym which made me ease off the xans and hearing his story it hit a bit too close knowing how addicting and dangerous benzos really are. I never really had a friend or anyone to sit me down and give me the talk like how Jam n Madrid did with Soosh, but meeting him kinda did the equivalent to that for me. Glad to see your doing better Soosh.
@Evander R no maidens? 🤨
Why not use weed for insomnia? Way healthier.
All this just because you took preworkout bru
James is a great friend for helping Brandon get off the bars
yes ive been there myself and being in this position is really hard and weird because talking to someone who's on substances and having conversations with them is impossible to the point where not saying anything is better sometimes.
yo soosh brah i totally respect the hell out of you for droppin this podcast as someone who’s gone through the exact same thing
Love the transparency, y’all are real ones. Glad you’re doing better Brandon.
Thank you ❤️ we’re all good now 🤠
Cardio is about to feel a whole lot better listening to these beauties:)
Most authentic people in the fitness industry made me feel like I was actually their friend and respect to Brandon and James opening up this much on social media. Crazy how Brandon was actually hearing about some things for the first time. This the reason they have a cult.
Real friends have those uncomfortable situations and talks ! James is more then a friend to Brandon for sure
No cap bro
Major props to brandon for letting james go.
It takes guts to own up to addiction and to let someone else go into detail to a major audience is even more impressive.
47:55 “ that was bar’dbrah “ I’m so sorry Soosh bro but that made me laugh hard 🤦🏻
Idk why I didn’t notice this during the pod but this made me laugh - jam
🤣
Major props to Soosh for doing this. James youre a great friend, Soosh good on you for being able to introspect on yourself and your past to us, you are a true homie
Love y’all, crazy too see how far you’ve come
Thank you James and Brandon for being so open and transparent about things like these. Best podder on the planet. We all love you guys and I’m glad to hear you’re doing better❤️
This friendship is legendary I hope y’all stay connected forever
I really appreciate this conversation, takes a lot from Brandon to be willing to talk about these things and take responsibility. It’s amazing to see the friendship you guys have, the support from your friends is a huge part of getting off this shit.
I was addicted to Xanax for a long time, almost 5 years. I’ve had this exact conversation more times than I can remember. Brought me back to the times I had where I tore everything in my life apart.
I’ve been thinking about going back, using again; to deal with some of the thoughts and feelings I’ve been having. This is the reminder to me that no matter how bad things are, they will always get worse when I use Xanax.
I think you guys have a slight understanding of the impact of this pod, but I don’t think you’ll ever understand what it does for someone like me personally. Thank you Brandon and James.
well said man. glad youve been able to stay away from xans
honestly really glad you talked about this because it’s a big issues. Had a negative experience during quarantine and still think my short term memories not the same. Hopefully your story steers people away, xans are not to be abused.
James and Madrid are real ones for helping Soosh. Soosh and James are also real ones for understanding Weston.
i listen to y’all podcasts at work to make my shifts go by faster
love you shoosh be careful with the drugs bro fr
podcasts with just you two are always so much better.
If you guys want to exit the fitness industry and become more mainstream, pivoting with the podcast and speaking on multiple topics outside of fitness is the 🔑
Damn boys, no one is out here doing it like you guys! Props for being so open and honest, brought tears to my eyes.
One of the best podcast yet, James is an amazing friend. Also at 50:40 that explains why James and Soosh beefed for a while , that’s colddd .
We all need a James in our lives fr.
Love to real talk you guys are having every episode. Glad to we got to see the deep talk as well. Just shows even more how transparent you guys are when it comes to this kind of stuff.
Thank you guys!
these types of conversations can only be held with people who care about you and are on the same level
Xanax rage gets to the point where you don’t even know what you’re saying or why you’re saying it. You have to be there in that benzo addiction/ bender position to fully understand how warped your mind can get on the pills being helpful.
Props to Jam and Eric for being good friends❤️ Brandon, please keep your eyes open to how it impacted the people around you. That urge to pop another bar doesn’t really go away, hope you can stay away from benzos brother you have my support 💪🏻💪🏻 1 year and 7 days clean myself
Congrats bro. 4 years clean my self. Fuck benzos. I went through hell getting clean glad you were able to do it as well 💪
Congrats bro good stuff
Congratulations sir .
How does Soosh even get Xanax lol.
@@Aguynearu It’s super easy all you have to do is go to a doctor and say you have anxiety/insomnia. Please don’t do it though I have friends who do xans and it will completely change you for the worse.
i love how open you guys are about your personal experiences
Respect to you guys for the transparency about everything in your life. Brandon I'm glad your off the bars man, glad you got out of that dark path and into a better light. You guys are a real friend group, you all need to hold onto that
Yo that whole Xanax shit had me tearing up by the end bro, so glad you were there for Soosh.
This new angle is clean, it kinda feels like we’re sitting at the table with yall
Wtffff. 2 pods on the same week❤️❤️
Everything u guys talk about is so relatable. Authentic af.
Absolute phenomenal pod. At the end of the day y’all are still human beings and go through shit. Jam and drip, good stuff helping soosh and saving him from the madness. Much love guys 🖤
This was a deep episode. I appreciate you both being hella genuine
Honestly props to you guys, opening up this much on camera is crazy. All love for all of you and shout out to James and Madrid for being there
Coming from an ex benzo addict. I’m so glad you stopped before it got bad. Benzos took me to hell and back. Destroyed a huge part of my life.
i always imagined that your life on camera was similar to your life off camera, thanks for being so honest and transparent, glad everything is good now
Man, we really gotta understand how important what these guys are saying about benzos. The nature of them makes it so you lose the ability/ want to even question your use, you just slip into using them so easily. Months of being prescribed Ativan (similar to Xanax) and I’m still feeling the effects a year clean off of them. Thank you for the openness, y’all are changing lives letting people have this knowledge
best podcasts ever, just good life talks
Great podder boys! The authenticity is real, and i appreciate that. Weston is definitely not boring....love the guy and his vids!
My morning just got alot better. Loving the pods.
I appreciate you guys opening up about this. It takes alot to do that. It probably made all of you guys closer and I can relate to my friends. Well done Brandon and James!
This is my favorite podcast you guys have done... I dig the real life stories and talk. It's like a behind the scenes stuff
Wow this pod was so great. This is why you guys are my fav youtubers. You guys are genuine, authentic and a huge inspiration. You guys are so relatable, having situations like these really shows you guys have your lows too like everyone else and it makes me love you guys so much more. You guys have been a huge inspiration for me and thousands of other people I couldn’t image if something horrible were to happen. Brandon I’m very glad you got over what you were going through. James and Eric I’m very happy you guys were able to keep your trust in Brandon and know that your friendship isn’t spoiled, true brotherhood. Love you guys keep doin what your doin ❤️
best pod ive listened to…love the honesty and authenticity
Shoutout to James & MADRID for being W friends.
been goin thru it w 2 herniated discs rn can’t rly do shit u guys never fail to make me feel better 🤞 big bros
Did u deadlift like an idiot or How did it happen?
2 damn bro had to been deadlifting💀
@@davidbjorkholm310 365 squat reps weak core
@@asthetic_gains7639 365 squat reps weak core
@@TydenKicklighter damn bro gotta use a belt or sum rough
Just found y’all, great podcast I appreciate the openness and honesty
I woke up to strained adductors and a horrible cold but seeing that there’s a new mogcast put a smile to my face :)
If ever a more beautiful group of gentleman existed on this planet, I certainly don't know them. I love you guys and I wish we could all have a friend like James English and Madrip is to Brandon
Broo love when they drop on Fridays! This shit motivates me to keep going. Hopefully get to meet them both some day🤟🚀🚀🚀
really enjoyed this one lads - good to be so open and honest with your audience. Props to James for recognizing the situation and not taking it personally. As someone with a short temper not sure I could keep my cool if someone comes at me like that!
I have to say it takes a lot to open up about a very tough personal time to your audience rather than just highlighting all the dope moments in life. Yo Soosh I met you yesterday (The freshman at bama) at Alphaland and It meant a lot for you to take time just to say what’s up to someone who looks up to you. Little do you know it’s people like you and James that curated my fitness journey to be something grand in my life. Because of my successes in fitness I now have an insane work ethic from it. Much love boys.
I can see how yalls personalities could clash at times, but yall are like the Yin-Yang of the fitness industry. Yalls relationship is unique and badass. Love seeing yalls collab videos 💯
Get this on Spotify. Please.
best podcast by far. shows how good of friends you guys are and how how bad you want to help each other 🙏
👏🏻
Soosh I’m glad you’re off the Xanax. I had similar issues with it when I was younger so it was both very relatable and emotional to listen to you. Keep up the grindset!
Thanks for being a good friends to Soosh, James.
Soosh, way to get better. It'll be a lifelong struggle but you got it
Probably the only podcast I’ve ever listened to without skipping through. Keep it up !
Thanks to you guys keeping it so real and showing the more “ugly” sides of you, even when fitness is all about image these days 💯respect
We need a “mxdrid” code for blvd frames
These are my favorite podcasts!! Just Jam and soosh talking its so chill and relaxing
Love you guys, never afraid to dig deep personally and emotionally. I love seeing it!
My homies were doin pills my sophomore year and i almost lost two of em due to it so l fs don’t fuck w that shit but glad boosh got thru it w/o any major problems, shit is scary fr keep up the good pods and vlogs tho🙏🏽
thank you guys for sharing your personal life and struggles on top of your mainstream content because it helps relate to a lot of your audience, including myself. i just enjoy watching and listening to both of you so much 💪
Dave on this podcast would be amazing. Need him and Jam reunited to tell some stories
listened to the whole podcast from Australia! enjoyed it thoroughly
love the new quality, thank you guys for posting this while I’m eating !!!
These are the only fitness dudes I watch mainly for fun & to hang out.
Keep it real buds
This is the most genuine/real pod. Loved listening to it! Glad your mental health is better
Most authentic podcast u guys are sum real ones best in the game
Finally you guys are back with the deep talks!!!
Great pod guys! The conversations and stories were so captivating
On this episode of the mogcast Jam and Soosh explains how to get blood work done and hypothetically evade taxes
Fire pod guys, appreciate you guys opening up and being real. Those things u talked about are very important for people who have not experienced it yet. Keep killing the content and hopefully these pods will keep on coming 💯
Just got to the airport where I have to wait for 3 hours, godbless this is definitely gonna make that feel quick
This is the pod we all been waiting for
Really dig how honest you are shoosh about your struggles because everyone has fuck ups sometimes and hearing about what you went through helps other people avoid the same mistakes or out of a similar problem. Great pod. The duo chemistry is honestly sometimes better bois
Its great that you guys really care and love each other. Its hard to find solid homies like that nowadays...
Bruh such a great podcast please do these more often
I love the Pod but these are making me not want to do drugs. So thank you haha
Thanks for being so open with us guys it’s really interesting to know you all in this way
Best and most entertaining podcast out there, most underrated one as well 💯
Perfect time for my ride back home for spring break. Thank you guys
Love the angle. Looks epic.
Been waiting all day for this
57:15 .... Everyone needs chirped; causes a *paradigm shift* of self-realization/reflection & evolution
Happy to see u guys running the pod again