Is Bikini Still a Thing?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Laura and Sammy Jo discuss the evolving landscape of bikini competitions, focu...
Season 6 Episode 45: Why You're NOT Growing in the Off-Season (FIX THIS NOW)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bikini Things podcast, hosts Laura and Sammy Jo discuss the importance of man...
Season 6 Episode 44: What to Expect Competing: The Costs & Sacrifices You're Not Ready For?! Bikini Things Podcast
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Laura & Sammy Jo discuss the emotional and logistical aspects of preparing for ...
Season 6 Episode 43: Charlotte Pro Preview & Fit Model Changes?!
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bikini Things podcast, Laura and Sammy Jo discuss this weekend's upcoming Cha...
Season 6 Episode 42: Fat burners - do they really work or waste your money?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bikini Things podcast, Laura and Sammy Jo discuss some of their new favorite ...
Season 6 Episode 41: Who will WIN the Arnold?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bikini Things podcast, hosts Laura Moore-Shay and Sammy Jo discuss what their...
Season 6 Episode 40: The FIRST Fit Model Competition & Start of the Show Season
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bikini Things podcast, hosts Laura Moore-Shay and Sammy Jo discuss what it wa...
Season 6 Episode 39: The HARSH reality of judge's feedback
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bikini Things podcast, hosts Laura Moore-Shay and Sammy Jo discuss various as...
Season 6 Episode 38: Listener Q&A + Laura's New Coach!
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy answer listener questions on everything from off season reverse die...
Season 6 Episode 37: Fit Model vs. Bikini: A Reaction to PED Use in Bodybuilding??
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy talk about the new Fit Model division including why it was created,...
Season 6 Episode 36: "Surviving" The Holiday Season
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy talk about how to navigate the holiday season whether you are in a ...
Season 6 Episode 35: Listener Q&A PEDs in the Bikini Division!
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to to answer listener submitted questions on PEDs in femal...
Season 6 Episode 34: How to Find the RIGHT Coach for You!
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about how to find the right coach for you, what fa...
Season 6 Episode 33: Nutrition in the Off Season!
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about nutrition in the off season - everything fro...
Season 6 Episode 32: The History of the Bikini Division (2010-2023)
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura breaks down the history of the bikini division from 2010-2023 reviewing all t...
Season 6 Episode 31: OLYMPIA Top 10 Recap!
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura breaks down what she saw at the 2024 Olympia and what the top 10 athletes and...
Season 6 Episode 30: IFBB Bikini Pro Kiki Cunningham
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down with fellow IFBB Pro Kiki Cunningham! Kiki has been compet...
Season 6 Episode 29: The UGLY truths of competing
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about the often not discussed and not so glamorous...
Season 6 Episode 28: Do you have BAD or Good genetics?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about Sammy's new coach, Laura's experience at the...
Season 6 Episode 27: Nashville FitShow & Dealing with Disappointment
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Laura & Sammy catch up on the Nashville FitShow & Texas as well as answer li...
Season 6 Episode 26: Show Day Glam, EVERYTHING You Need to Know!
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about everything related to show day GLAM. All the...
Season 6 Episode 25: IFBB Bikini Pro Sam McDonough
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Laura & Sammy catch up with new IFBB Pro Sam McDonough! Sam won her pro card at ...
Season 6 Episode 24: Are the National Shows Shrinking? Patriots Challenge & NPC USAs Update
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Laura & Sammy catch up on Sammy's first show of the year - Patriots Challenge!! ...
Season 6 Episode 23: How To Turn PRO! (And What It's Like Once You Do)
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Laura & Sammy catch up on Sammy's PEAK WEEK for Patriots Challenge and they also...
Season 6 Episode 22: IFBB Bikini Pro Listener Questions PART 2
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this follow-up episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to answer listener submitted questions covering ...
Season 6 Episode 21: IFBB Bikini Pro Listener Q&A
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to answer listener submitted questions covering everything...
Season 6 Episode 20: The Youngest IFBB Bikini Pro Tianna Weymouth
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down with friend of the podcast IFBB Bikini Pro Tianna Weymouth...
Season 6 Episode 19: Summer Pro Shows & Sammy's Prep!
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy talk about the summer pro bikini shows upcoming and recent shows li...
Season 6 Episode 18: Sharing our Gym "Icks"!
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy talk about some of their common gym “icks” - everything from hy...
Season 6 Episode 17: Gym Girl Chat & Optimum/Klash Pro Bikini Previews
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy talk about the bikini line ups for the Optimum Classic and Klash So...
Season 6 Episode 16: New York Pro & What to Expect on Show Day!
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy talk about the bikini line up for the New York Pro! They also revie...
Season 6 Episode 15: Pittsburgh Pro Recap & Off Season Update
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about "peak week" the week before a competition! E...
Season 6 Episode 14: IFBB Bikini Pro & Olympian Tara Grier
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down with friend of the podcast IFBB Bikini Pro & Olympian ...
Season 6 Episode 13: Peak Week!
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about "peak week" the week before a competition! E...
Season 6 Episode 12: What to Expect Competing
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about the ins and out of competing, and what to ex...
Season 6 Episode 11: Finding Your Tribe - How to Have a Happy, Healthy Support System
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about everything related to support systems. This ...
Season 6 Episode 10: The Pro Season Kicks Off!
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy catch up about the first few bikini pro shows of the season - San D...
Season 6 Episode 9: In the thicc of off season & Arnold update
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy catch up about their experiences at the Arnold Sports Expo and thei...
Season 6 Episode 8: How to Get Sponsorships as a Competitor
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura sits down to talk about to seek out and connect with sponsors to make the pr...
Season 6 Episode 7: Our BIGGEST Regrets and Listener Q&A
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk answer listener questions, covering everything fr...
Season 6 Episode 6: How to Know When You're Ready to Prep
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about their Valentines Day, current competition p...
Season 6 Episode 5: Margaret Bialkin, Founder of Toxic Angelz Bikinis
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down with founder and owner of Toxic Angelz Bikinis Maraget Bi...
Season 6 Episode 4: Bikini Things x Celeste Rains-Turk!
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down with mental health practitioner and host of the Confessio...
Season 6 Episode 3: How to Afford Competing
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy talk about how to estimate competition expenses, make it fit with ...
Season 6 Episode 2: Answering Listener Questions! IG Q&A
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura answers a variety of questions submitted through Instagram. Everything from ...
Season 6 Episode 1: Getting Back on Track!
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and Sammy talk about strategies to get back on track after the holidays, or h...
Season 5 Episode 9: PEDs in the Bikini Division
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura talks about the use of PEDs in the bikini division, specifically touching on ...
Season 5 Episode 8: Laura's Reverse Diet & How to Crush an Off Season
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura talks about her 2023 reverse diet and why it wasn’t as perfect as we may ho...
Season 5 Episode 7: Bikini at the National Level (USAs Recap) & Laura's Show Schedule
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a recap of NPC USAs 2023 and what the look and ideal is for bikini competit...
Season 5 Episode 6: How to Shrink Your Waistline
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a bikini competitor (or just as a fit person who wants to look good!) there are several key princ...
Season 5 Episode 5: How to Cultivate an Athlete's Mindset
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those considering competing, or those who have competed before, the imporance of a strong mind i...
Season 5 Episode 4: 7 Signs you are READY to start prep!
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bikini Things, Laura dives deep into 7 key signs that indicate readiness for a co...
Season 5 Episode 3: How to crush your goals & make 2023 your year!
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast Laura lays out 5 tips to make 2023 your best year yet as a competitor...
Season 5 Episode 2: Surviving the Holiday Season
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura talks about some strategies to make it through the holiday season as sane, ha...
Season 5 Episode 1: 2022 Season Recap & What's Next?
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are back baby! This week’s episode is a quick one overviewing Laura’s 2022 IFBB season, the f...
Season 4 Episode 6: Common Health Concerns for Competitors with Dr. Kirsten Singler
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, Laura sits down with Dr. Kirsten Singler, Clinical Director at Lee R...
Season 4 Episode 5: How to Avoid Excess Weight Gain in Off Season
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura reviews strategies and tips to avoid excess weight gain post-show or in an of...
Season 4 Episode 4: Toxic Angelz Bikinis Founder Margaret Bialkin
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, Founder of Toxic Angelz Bikinis Margaret Bialkin joins to talk about...
Season 4 Episode 3: 20 Questions with IFBB Pro & Olympian Raphaela Milagres
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the pod, Laura sits down with IFBB Bikini Pro, Olympian, Body by O teammate, and ...
Season 4 Episode 2: IFBB Bikini Pro Nikia Hovey
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast Laura sits down with friend and fellow IFBB Bikini Pro Nikia Hovey. K...
Season 4 Episode 1: Laura's Big News
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast Laura records solo and describes some of the big changes in her life,...
Season 3 Episode 17: IFBB Bikini Pro Cory Hageman
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, Laura sits down with IFBB Bikini Pro Cory Hageman. Based in Los Ange...
Season 3 Episode 16: Plastic Surgery for Active Women with Dr. Jay Calvert, MD, FACS
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, Laura sits down with Board Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jay Calvert...
Season 3 Episode 15: IFBB Pro Mahsa Akbarimehr
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura catches up with IFBB Bikini Pro Mahsa Akbarimehr! Mahsa is the first ever Per...
Season 3 Episode 14: IFBB Pro & Precision Elite Head Coach Will Sage
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Laura sits down with IFBB Classic Physique Pro & CEO of Precisio...
Season 3 Episode 13: 2x Bikini Olympian Lucia Malavaze
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast Laura sits down with 2x Bikini Olympian and online coach Lucia Malava...
Season 3 Episode 12: 6 Signs you should take a step back prepping
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bikini Things, Laura records a solo episode reviewing 6 examples that indicate it...
Season 3 Episode 11: Celeste Rains-Turk
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Laura sits down with queen of the bikini podcasts, Celeste Rains-Turk, hos...
Season 3 Episode 10: Bikini Olymian Ariel Barley
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura sits down with IFBB Bikini Pro, 2021 Olympian, Body by O Teammate & fello...
Season 3 Episode 9: Prepping (or not!) through the holidays!
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast Laura does a quick solo episode to talk about strategies for managing...
Season 3 Episode 8: What's a reverse diet? Everything you need to know!
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast Laura and Michelle sit down to talk about reverse diets! Maybe you ha...
Season 3 Episode 7: Finding Balance with Life & Competing
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this solo episode Laura speaks about finding your balance with life, competing, and everything th...
Season 3 Episode 6: 2021 Competition Season Update
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bikini Things Laura and Michelle sit down to recap their 2021 competition seasons...
Season 3 Episode 5: Pro Debut Prep Update & How to be a Successful Competitor
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bikini Things, Laura records solo and gives an update of her prep for her IFBB pr...
Season 3 Episode 4: Traveling & Competing!
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bikini Things Michelle and Laura sit down to talking about traveling while compet...
Season 3 Episode 3: By Amelia Rose
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast Laura sits down with Amelia Stewart, physical therapist and founder o...
Season 3 Episode 2: IFBB Wellness Pro Mandeezy Fit
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bikini Things we interview new IFBB Wellness Pro Amanda Weiss aka “Mandeezy Fit...
Season 3 Episode 1: We're back baby!
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Michelle sit down in the studio to recap how the rest of 2020 and competition seasons went...
Season 2 Episode 12: Season 2 Recap!
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, we recap our favorite episodes and moments from Season 2. We are goi...
Season 2 Episode 11: Special Guest Dr. Kate Raastad
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast we sit down with physician in residency and national-level bikini com...
Season 2 Episode 10: Self-Love & Body Image
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Bikini Things we cover everything related to body image & self-love!...
Season 2 Episode 8: Stress & What You Can Do About It
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk about stress! We ALL feel it at times, but what are some ways you can cope,...
Season 2 Episode 7: Female & Hormonal Health with Rachel Lattner
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we sit down with Rachel Lattner (@mslattcat on social media!) to talk about her expe...
Season 2 Episode 6: Getting Back on Track!
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down this week to talk about GETTING BACK ON TRACK! Whether it’s coming out of quarantine, ...
Season 2 Episode 5: Macros vs. Bro Diets
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we throw down on the pros and cons of “bro diets” and “macros, and what even are the...
Season 2 Episode 4: Budgeting for Competitors
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, we talk about how to budget for competitions. While competitions can be so...
Season 2 Episode 3: What to Expect on Your First Prep
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bikini Things to girls sit down to talk about what to expect your first time comp...
Season 2 Episode 2: Fitness During COVID
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bikini Things, the girls share what they have been doing to stay active and posit...
Season 2 Episode 1: Welcome Back Bikini Things!
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bikini Things is back after a year hiatus! Find out more about our two new additions to the podcast,...
Episode 35: What to expect on show day
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jamie and Laura revisit audience submitted topic “what to expect on show day”! W...
Episode #34: Surviving break ups on or off prep
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bikini Things is back! On this episode of Bikini Things new co-host Jamie D. and I talk about surviv...
Episode #33: Off Season Update
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the podcast, I give an update on my current eating/training routine and ...
Episode #32: Binge Eating
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast I sit down with friend and roomie Jackie Smith to talk about common i...
Episode #31: Cultivating Strong Friendships
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast I sit down with friend Jamie Davis and roommate Mary Kate Brelsford t...
Episode #30: Off Season Thoughts
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the podcast, I share my own thoughts and feelings as I transition from w...
Episode #29: Social Media Q&A
12 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I answer all your questions sent in on IG. Want to know when I’m c...
Episode #28: New Year, New Me
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s new year fit friends! On this week’s episode I talk about goal and resolution setting for t...
Episode #27 Part 2: Booty Building with Silken Smooth
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Silken Kennedy is a trainer at UFC gym Costa Mesa, CA. She combines a variety of workout styles to g...
Episode #27 Part 1: Booty Building with Silken Smooth
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Silken Kennedy is a trainer at UFC gym Costa Mesa, CA. She combines a variety of workout styles to g...
Episode #26 Part 2: Growth Mindset
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Schleich is an engineering manager at a controls automation firm based in Irvine, California. ...