Add CoQ10 to Your Supplement Stack
A chat comment name-dropped CoQ10 on episode 200, and Darren confirmed he’s a believer — he takes it regularly and recently told a friend to start too. CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10) is an antioxidant your body already makes, and levels naturally drop as you age, which is why it’s a popular add-on for heart and energy support. It’s not flashy, but it’s one of those unsexy supplements with real staying power in wellness circles. If your regimen has room for one more capsule, this is a reasonable one to research — talk to your doctor before starting anything new.
Shop it on Amazon (generic pick, no brand named on air): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00347ACH2?tag=oaklandopolis-20
[Unrelenting #200 6:58]
Put B12 on Your Daily Supplement List
Live on air, Darren popped a B12 supplement and made the case plainly: “your regimen should include this all the time.” He admits the podcast is literally the only reminder he has to take it — relatable if you’ve ever bought a supplement and then forgotten it exists in the cabinet. B12 supports energy and nerve function, and it’s one of the more commonly recommended add-ons for people who don’t get enough from diet alone. It’s cheap, low-risk, and easy to build into a routine — assuming you actually remember it’s there.
Shop it on Amazon (picked NatureMade, Amazon’s Choice, as Darren didn’t name a specific brand.)
[Unrelenting #200 1:15:07]
Try Soylent Mint Chocolate for Breakfast
Darren’s latest diet experiment: swapping breakfast for Soylent, jokingly called “Soylent Green” all episode, on-brand for a show that leans into the bit. His take: “I’m kind of digging it… if you haven’t tried it, give it a shot.” It’s 400 calories a bottle, chocolate-mint flavored, and packed with a full day’s worth of vitamins and minerals in liquid form — not medical advice, just a guy who’s tried it more than once. Heads up: he mentioned it’s currently backordered and limited to one bottle at a time, so stock may be tight.
Shop it on Amazon (12-pack — note possible stock limits per Darren’s comment and they’re currently out of mint chocolate):
[Unrelenting #200 1:53:35]
Max Velocity Is Your Best Bet for Watching Storms Live
If you’re the type who watches the radar more than the TV during a bad storm, check out Max Velocity. It’s a live storm-chasing stream — actual chasers driving straight into severe weather so you can watch it happen in real time instead of guessing from a weather app. During the recent Chicago-area storms with 100+ mph winds, it was apparently must-watch stuff, chasers included. Free to watch on YouTube, no subscription required. If you’re into weather at all, it’s a genuinely wild way to spend an hour when something big is rolling through.
[Planet Rage #231 2:42]
The Ozempic Tip Buried in a Bent-Needle Story
Buried in the chaos of a listener’s crooked-needle Ozempic story was an actually useful tip: if you’re paying full price overseas, getting US insurance can drop a 3-month supply down to around $25. Also worth knowing — the injector needles are absurdly thin, thinner than a hair, so you genuinely won’t feel the shot even though the process looks scary. If you bend one popping the cap off, just toss it and grab a new one; they’re cheap compared to the medication itself. Standard disclaimer: not medical advice, check with your own doctor and insurance plan.
[Unrelenting #201 1:22:02]
Beard Meats Food Will Ruin Your Appetite (in a Good Way)
Beard Meats Food is exactly what it sounds like: a guy attempting absurd food challenges — think 4-pound burgers speared together with a sword, giant steaks, the works — and somehow finishing dessert afterward. He’s not a huge guy, which makes it more impressive, and the channel’s charm is really just how likable he is while doing something your stomach would never forgive. It’s mindless in the best way, and a lot more entertaining than whatever’s on basic cable. Good background watching if you want something upbeat and a little ridiculous.
[Planet Rage #231 1:16:49]
A Full Table, A Full Heart: No Agenda Family Gathers in Oakland
No Agenda fans packed Pizzeria Violetta in Oakland for an afternoon of pizza, stories, and love for our dearly departed friend, John C. Dvorak. It was a lovely afternoon, with a big crowd that included members of John’s family. I got to reconnect with familiar faces from past meetups and had the privilege of meeting…
Add CoQ10 to Your Supplement Stack
A chat comment name-dropped CoQ10 on episode 200, and Darren confirmed he’s a believer — he takes it regularly and recently told a friend to start too. CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10) is an antioxidant your body already makes, and levels naturally drop as you age, which is why it’s a popular add-on for heart and energy…
Put B12 on Your Daily Supplement List
Live on air, Darren popped a B12 supplement and made the case plainly: “your regimen should include this all the time.” He admits the podcast is literally the only reminder he has to take it — relatable if you’ve ever bought a supplement and then forgotten it exists in the cabinet. B12 supports energy and…
Try Soylent Mint Chocolate for Breakfast
Darren’s latest diet experiment: swapping breakfast for Soylent, jokingly called “Soylent Green” all episode, on-brand for a show that leans into the bit. His take: “I’m kind of digging it… if you haven’t tried it, give it a shot.” It’s 400 calories a bottle, chocolate-mint flavored, and packed with a full day’s worth of vitamins…
A Full Table, A Full Heart: No Agenda Family Gathers in Oakland
No Agenda fans packed Pizzeria Violetta in Oakland for an afternoon of pizza, stories, and love for our dearly departed friend, John C. Dvorak. It was a lovely afternoon, with a big crowd that included members of John’s family. I got to reconnect with familiar faces from past meetups and had the privilege of meeting…
Add CoQ10 to Your Supplement Stack
A chat comment name-dropped CoQ10 on episode 200, and Darren confirmed he’s a believer — he takes it regularly and recently told a friend to start too. CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10) is an antioxidant your body already makes, and levels naturally drop as you age, which is why it’s a popular add-on for heart and energy…
Put B12 on Your Daily Supplement List
Live on air, Darren popped a B12 supplement and made the case plainly: “your regimen should include this all the time.” He admits the podcast is literally the only reminder he has to take it — relatable if you’ve ever bought a supplement and then forgotten it exists in the cabinet. B12 supports energy and…
Try Soylent Mint Chocolate for Breakfast
Darren’s latest diet experiment: swapping breakfast for Soylent, jokingly called “Soylent Green” all episode, on-brand for a show that leans into the bit. His take: “I’m kind of digging it… if you haven’t tried it, give it a shot.” It’s 400 calories a bottle, chocolate-mint flavored, and packed with a full day’s worth of vitamins…