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Mystery Profile #3

3-Minute Thursday is a weekly show where host Taylor Blum, former national championship coach and current professional personal trainer, shares the most interesting things that he has been pondering, read, encountered, or enjoyed throughout the week. Topics range from products to career advice to interesting thought exercises to best-of lists and everything in-between, along with the occasional special guest host. This concise show will give listeners something to think about heading into the weekend with the goal of doing it in 180 seconds.