Fireside chats are a collection of conversational, off-topic episodes hosted by Greg Nuckols. In Fireside Chat #11, Greg sits down with Eric Trexler to discuss freak athletes, pets, luxury items, alternative careers, podcast recommendations, and a bunch of other miscellaneous topics. SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.MacroFactorIf you want to learn more about our MacroFactor diet app, check it out  here.To join in on the MacroFactor conversation, check out our Facebook group and subreddit.MASS Research ReviewSubscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.Bulk SupplementsFinally, next time you stock up on supplements from BulkSupplements.com, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. TIME STAMPSIntro/Announcements (0:00)How was summer break? (3:18)Do you guys have any more stories about freak athletes? (8:26)If every NFL athlete were to compete in bodybuilding, how many would you guess would have the ability to make the Olympia stage, if any? (20:24)I would like you to speak about your relationships with animals/pets. Do you have gym “mascots” for your home facility or outside of the home facility? Also, the obvious question: cats or dogs? (23:37)What's the coolest country you've been to? Is it cooler than America? (31:28)If you had to give up gluten or dairy for the rest of your life, which would you pick? (38:20)What is the most “luxurious” thing you own, that you don’t ever want to live without? (44:05)Who would win in a fight: a Greg sized Eric, or an Eric sized Greg? (51:20)What is the best method for starting a campfire? (56:12)If you weren't doing what you do now, what would you be doing with your life? Any other passions or near-misses when it comes to other ways your life would've gone that you can think of? (1:00:39)What is a piece of modern technology/gadget that you flat out reject, and insist on doing things the way you've always done before said technology/gadget? (1:09:54)What are your favorite podcasts? Other than Iron Culture and Joe Rogan, of course? (1:17:30)