Cody Ko Opens Up About His Self-Doubt and Finding Belief In Himself | 016

In this episode, I sit down with the multi-talented Cody Ko. Known for his hilarious comedy, today Cody takes us on a journey through his latest triumph of completing an Ironman and upcoming endurance challenges.
With his unstoppable rise in Hollywood, from his viral Vine days to becoming a digital megastar with millions of supporters - he is undeniably one of the most captivating guests thus far. He is also the co-host of the award-winning podcast, The Tiny Meat Gang, which ranks in Spotify's Top 10 comedy podcasts.
We dive into Cody's pursuit of a music career, building TMG Studios, training like a hybrid athlete, and unpacking his journey that led to where he is today. Cody's raw and honest account of overcoming self-doubt and reclaiming his health and fitness will also inspire you to push past obstacles in your life.
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Topics:
00:00 Intro
1:33 Welcome
5:45 Wetsuit strippers
7:23 Nut butters
9:23 Nick’s shaving horror story
11:23 Why Cody chose an Ironman
19:16 “Done is better than perfect”
25:07 Stop waiting for inspiration
28:08 Cody’s first job
33:05 From engineer to content creator
38:00 What happened to Vine?
42:05 Pursuit of perfection
48:56 Building TMG Studios
55:22 Music career goals
1:01:15 Next endurance challenge
1:08:09 Go One More Marathon
1:11:38 Cody’s back into lifting
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[@itsDGW]

CHOOO CHOOOO GOR CODY

[@aubreyfb]

This should be pinned.

[@NarcolepticNobody]

I say this every day to my friend 😂😂 GOR CODY!!!

[@jimbalaya_]

Gar Cardy

[@JRAD897]

Goooaur Caurdyy*

[@jacobjakus]

GORRRR

[@BryceKoebel]

Cody: "Can I swear on here?" Nick: "Yeah" Cody: Proceeds to not swear

[@GiDS222]

Best part is the apology like he did something wrong lol

[@ayla8345]

Idk why but in my eyes Cody is the type of person that can achieve anything. I never doubted him. Probably because he’s been so successful in the past and seems to have a lot of willpower and self discipline. Very problem solving oriented too. Like if he doesn’t know what he’s doing, he’ll somehow figure it out. Even when he fails at something, which doesn’t seem to happen often, he somehow still succeeds in the end. Idk what’s up with this guy

[@intheclouds666]

He’s living the future

[@willh2822]

yea at first he appears just incredibly funny and relaxed. but he actually just has success after success in all fields of life. entertainment, physical challenges, business, tech/software... and he constantly changes and adapts. its truly remarkable and underrated

[@ayla8345]

@@willh2822 yes! Noel too. Yes he’s a funny guy but him and Cody have build something big with TMG, they’re both very good with marketing and business. It’s pretty impressive

[@Rodviet]

Watching Cordy Kolocheesick prepare for the Ironman wasso fun. Seeing the ups and downs felt very human.

[@rmenesesa1]

The crossover I never knew I needed, been following Nick for years and Cody has kept me laughing for hours on end... Seeing the two of them having a real conversation just gave me so serious fuel to go do some big things!

[@theinnerworkclub6060]

When he started training I noticed the clips with his now wife Cody was SO much HAPPIER. Just baseline. Small things, he had a sense of glee then. That stood out to me a ton

[@dylanmax.]

you just made my long wish of an in depth conversation with cody come true. i could tell from his second and training channel he genuinely has a refreshing and interesting view on the world. i can tell at times he's way too harsh on himself, but the amount of good he spreads in so many disciplines and areas is something really special. even if it doesn't seem that way to him. i've been watching cody and tmg's content for years and watching him grow to be such a unique person along the way is beautiful to see. also when i saw the wedding photos on my ig feed i literally couldn't stop tearing up mAN

[@drewgo224]

Cody Trains, and the accompanying transformation that he brought with it, has been one of the most holistically inspiring things my fiancée and I have seen. The way he’s seeming to just take on life like a GTA character, simply choosing he can do a thing and going to do it. Like racing, and DJing. It’s given us so much drive and my fiancée is leaving her job to go full time on our business very soon because of it

[@lilleeble]

cody is so wise, love that dude

[@FOMO.BOYxoxo]

Cody inspired me into getting my shit together, I returned to exercising and started pushing myself and just showing up for myself. ChooChoo🚂 Gor Cody!!!

[@thedeathorb]

The best thing about this platform is seeing the creators I watch from total different ends of the spectrum, converge and collaborate. Wild. Great pod too!

[@spaceRANGERR3]

26:00 - Cody caught himself before she Canadian lied. 😂

[@Hitchariide]

Insanely inspired by both of you. I can't wait to listen to this. Cheers to you both and everyone listening

[@dfish349]

HIIIIITCH WE OUT HERE RUNNIN BABY LETS GO KEEP IT UP 💚

[@broganpero]

YOOOO HITCH

[@sumnerdarlington3321]

Bar None; the best podcast episode so far. Need more Nick x Cody content

[@LouLuRoo]

Cody is a huge inspiration to me. He really makes me feel like I can do whatever I want.

[@autumnd8594]

The lighting and setting definitely did make Cody open up!! I’ve never seen him talk so much without stopping and get so in depth. I really enjoyed this ❤ We’re all so proud of you Cody!

[@cskid052]

Been following Cody for years and recently found Nick as I’ve gotten into running/training more. This collab is EVERYTHING. You guys are the best!

[@jfreck]

energy is everything

[@corey8120]

My favorite podcast episode. 👍🏻

[@ethanjhughes]

Been follwoing nick for a few years and only got into cody at the start of his cody trains. Never did i think this would happen. How bloody good, Love from AUS

[@oscarlopezmov]

Loved this episode, you guys covered a lot of internal feelings about being an athlete and a creative. Was definitely relieved to find out that we all have similar insecurities and thought processes when it come to conquering things.

[@allison_diehl]

Very cool to be able to watch this as I’m training for my first half marathon. Setting my sights high for future events!

[@yepi4461]

LETS GOO!! CHOO CHOO! This man, Cody, got me motivated for my first ever ultra and marathon, then Nick Bare’s programs get me trained. I FREAKIN LOVE IT

[@ChristianGardner]

Nick I remember watching you like years ago when I was interested in the military. Coming back to watching your content from the Sam parr podcast and now finishing up this one. So inspiring and appreciate the conversations, thanks!

[@thetorturedreader]

Loving listening to y’all talk to each other. I don’t know much about either of y’all but you both seem very disciplined and great leaders.

[@Evanwilliamson_]

Cody is the goat

[@brycemartinez5825]

This episode is great. Would love to see you guys collab again in the future

[@hunterbyrnes4959]

We ascend together

[@freddoooooo]

Done is better than perfect! Such a great quote

[@ryleerubalcava1773]

Energy is everything! Loved this vid😁

[@mbv22311]

I loved this ep love Cody’s perspective on things also cody please do the race it’d be amazing 🙏🏼 it might turn into a big meet and greet tho

[@Benfishwick]

Great crossover, CHOO CHOO! - normally listen in on Apple but definitely had to watch this one!

[@curtiss5781]

This was so inspiring to hear, I feel so similar to most things expressed here, being addicted to the 0 to 1, the fear of the blank page, the idea I'm logical yet thrive in creativity (I also am in computer science but anyone who knows me knows I love to "entertain" and be the attention getter, also I made games to teach myself app/video game development/coding while in CS college anyway) @Cody Ko Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences, I've started realizing a lot about myself ever since watching your content. And thanks @The Nick Bare Podcast for showing such insight into this interview.

[@neongravestnes]

CHOO CHOO AND GO ONE MORE BABY. We Ascend together!!!

[@Turnur]

Such a good episode!

[@melissaaustin8877]

Real talk right off the bat🤣

[@heioni]

don't have the time to watch, but love Nick love Cody share y'alls story keep inspiring

[@brandonbernitz2431]

Hey Nick!! Unbelievable podcast with great guest and with insightful and inspiring content! Keep them coming!

[@Yeodoongiiie]

i love cody. 💕 sweet sweet guy.

[@Biglefty2525]

Awesome episode!!

[@hankrik3179]

Goorr Cody!

[@CohnTrohL]

GOR CODY!!!

[@thekeezcrew]

the jack & jill bit was hilarious 🤣🤣

[@20Moody00]

GOR CODYYYY YOU ARE THE IRON MAN GOR GOR!!!

[@Aight1Josh]

this episode was great

[@Dudepont]

ohhhhh shit they did it! can't wait for this one!

[@t_pric3]

Go CORDY!

[@greed7513]

GO CORDY

[@miissssb]

great lessons!! if i learned anything, it’s that you just gotta bounce with it

[@holdenmkrotch]

Shout out to… everyone Great interview

[@Acostajavie]

What a great podcast

[@ciara6988]

GORRR CODY

[@fabiangutierrez8424]

Amazing video!!

[@GavinSwaank]

thank you...

[@Poopybutt1]

Sick collab

[@isaiahwright223]

CHOOOO CHOOOOO!!!! 💪🏼

[@MichaelPari]

46:47 legend

[@christieid]

We. Ascend. TOGETHER

[@inhisimagepod]

Go one more baby!! been watching cody for years and this is so sick to see him and nick collabing in this way

[@hannahloveland5731]

YAYYY

[@blushampoo162]

CHOO CHOO🚂💪🏻💪🏻

[@audreythompson5948]

let’s gor cordy

[@sophiebradbury3760]

Love hearing men talk about how hard it is to shave their butt. Choo-choo!

[@emilydj]

GAUR CODY

[@lindseyy19]

GOR CODY

[@aus_creations]

Make Key Lime a regular whey flavor please!!

[@curlycarmen6892]

gaur cody!!

[@nicholkid]

It's eerie how much I have in common with Cody... everything but the bank account 😔

[@Running4lyfe1997]

Choo choo

[@oduff5744]

Choo Choo & go one more

[@jkstudent222]

kody come run the 50 mile at the Keys100 with me next year🤓

[@skylerrenee19]

CHOO CHOO 🚂

[@Kcasadont]

Misery is also a book by Stephen King

[@luke9478]

All he's gotta do is bounce wit it

[@Brandon-dl5qq]

For The Algo

[@CathAqualic]

Very good at keeping the conversation going despite the guests attempt to take over with a joke.

[@alexxccccxbbb9952]

Nick has no sense of humor lol. Most dry guy I’ve ever heard

[@jpht.adventures]

🚂🚂

[@aaronwhite3298]

😅

[@EthanMcAlpin]

🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@arca5200]

This Cody Trains guy (who has a channel about trains) looks very similar to Cody Ko. They should do a DNA test or something.

[@joshuaalexanderlynch]

Ambiguous crossover.

[@bryanseda3255]

wash your face nick !!

[@8yo8]

This guy pronounces his commas

[@8yo8]

(not cody)

[@lilasimpson2054]

🫶

[@Numenous]

Cody trying real hard for those sigma grindset youtube short clips

[@HMuny55]

Now Cody should learn to stop trashing people for laughs

[@_juanzu_]

don't fire Cody :(

[@Itsnicolelive]

Fire him