Rafi's Desk
Rafi's Desk
Rafael Renteria
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UN to Release New Meat Consumption Guidelines
The United Nations organization is set to make drastic recommendations on meat consumption, focusing on richer countries that consume "too much" meat. I looked into this story because it seemed overblown in how people reacted, which is true to a degree but there is something to worry about here. I go through a Bloomberg article that speaks about the event in a neutral tone and provide commentary.
Dec 3, 2023
16 min
Getting Off Caffeine, Zyn Cycling - Rafi's Desk E9
Update on what's been going on for the last couple months with myself and Monday Iron, plus the wonders of Zyn (Disclaimer at the beginning) and how I got off caffeine.
Nov 26, 2023
15 min
Crystal Pump Founder Strongman Steve - Rafi's Desk E8
I sat down with my absolute boy Strongman Steve and we discussed Limp Bizkit, adrenochrome, and how Aaron Singerman from Redcon1 helped revive the Crystal Pump Preworkout.
Nov 26, 2023
2 hr 26 min
USAPL Making Olympia Moves, Government Corruption, Expendables 4, Rocky Edit - Almost Monday Report
This week we’ve got the USAPL making moves, a new Expendables movie, and some good ol fashioned government corruption. Want an energy drink with clean ingredients for extended energy and brain function? Check out today’s sponsor, Underdog Energy. The alpha-GPC and extended release caffeine gives you big brain with no crash. Use MONDAY10 at checkout for 10% off.  
Sep 10, 2023
22 min
Need for Sncheef, Master's Olympia, Brita Lawsuit - Almost Monday Report
This week we’re doing lines, watching the old timers on stage, and drinking microplastics. And if you’re in a training slump due to a new lifestyle, our boy Tommy Gainz has a message for you. Want an energy drink with clean ingredients for extended energy and brain function? Check out today’s sponsor, Underdog Energy. Underdog now has two flavors, Blue Rasperry and the Classic Strawberry lemonade. It’s exceptional for focus and sustained energy using Alpha-GPC and extended release caffeine.
Aug 27, 2023
9 min
Enhanced Olympics, Sam Sulek and Greg, Canada Recalls Monster Energy - Almost Monday Report 8-21
Buy MF Underdog: 0:33 Overview 1:12 Entertainment- 1:37 Sports- 5:00 Sean O Malley Fight- 7:26 Business: 8:29 I Hate Eddie Hall 11:10
Aug 21, 2023
12 min
Barstool Returns, Alani Nu Hates Fun, Red Meat Allergy Update - The Almost Monday Report
The Barstool pirate ship has been taken back, bodybuilders be eating, and Alani Nu hates jokes. Slow week but I tried to find some interesting topics. Also, I go over some of the red meat allergy details, including the claim that the COVID vaccines are being weaponized to make meat obsolete.
Aug 13, 2023
9 min
Joesthetics Passes, Monster Buys Bang Energy, Metaverse Boxing - The Almost Monday Report
At a Glance: Marc Lobliner Calls Out Arnold Jo Lindner “Joesthetics” Passes Away at 30 Lee Priest Calls for Gutting “Useless” Bodybuilding Divisions Roy Jones Jr and NDO Champ Metaverse Match (WHY) Monster Acquires BANG Energy Aspartame Causes Cancer, says WHO Canadian Supps in Danger EU Literally Wants to Take Away the Sun Zucc and Elon Fight Developments (It’s a psyop)
Jul 2, 2023
30 min
Stephen Poll - Rafi's Place E3
Live from Columbus, OH, I sat down with Stephen Poll to shoot the shit about how we got into the gym, content creation, and how we manage regular lives along with posting online.
Dec 10, 2021
58 min
Weight Loss 300-150 lbs Jake Sadler PPSC - Rafi's Place E1
For our first episode, we sit down with Jake Sadler PPSC and talk about his weight loss journey going from 300 lbs all the way down to 150 and is helping others do the same.
Aug 14, 2021
44 min