Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Steve Hall Q&A - Solomon Nelson Videos, Shifting Away From RP Training, Neuromechanical Matching

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

               0:00- Intro               1:00- Revive Stronger podcast               3:20- Solomon Nelson videos / Mike Israet...

Dr. Eric Helms - HUGE Gains In One Season, High Volume, Contest Prep Surprises

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

              0:00- Intro              1:00- AI in education              4:00- Eric’s latest bodybuilding show          ...

Alberto Nunez Q&A - Optimizing 2-3 Days of Training, Tracking Cheat Meals, Proper Exercise Selection

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

               0:00- Intro               1:30- Alberto contest updates               14:30- How to do proper exercise selectio...

Basement Bodybuilding Q&A - What If You Lost All Gains, 19 Inch Arms, Staying Shredded

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

               0:00- Intro               0:30- Motivation               10:00- Getting shredded and maintaining a shredded sta...

Mario Tomic Q&A - High Dose Creatine, Knowing You're 10%, Genetic Variation

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

               0:00- Intro               1:30- High dose creatine               13:00- How does one know they’ve reached 10%...

Geoffrey Verity Schofield Q&A (Pt 2): Paul Carter, Lyle McDonald, Beyond Failure Training

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - How is Geoff’s bloodwork? 10:55 - Geoff’s camera and mic quality 13:15 - Thought on Paul Carter 16:35 - How to know you’re too focused...

Geoffrey Verity Schofield Q&A (Pt 1): High Dose Creatine, High Volume Training, Weak Points

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro   1:00- Our most recent diets 8:30- The Jeff Nippard Controversy   20:30- High dose creatine  24:30- How to train with high volume ...

Aaron Straker + Bryan Boorstein - Lifetime PRs With Low Volume, High Energy Flux, Glucose Readings

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro 1:00- Fasting glucose and HbA1c 24:00- Bryan’s high energy flux experiment 27:30- Low volume training  36:00- Libido and dieting 3...

Alex Leonidas (Part 2) - Self Experimentation, Ideal Diet For Health & Performance

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro0:10- N=1 experimentation5:00- People hating on tried and true exercises15:00- Skill levels of different exercise modalities  27:00- Makin...

Alex Leonidas (Part 1) - Lifting Continuum, How To PR On Pull Ups, No PEDS

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

               0:00- Intro               1:00- Alex staying lean               2:00- Bodybuilders continuing to do the same th...

Abel Csabai - 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla, Abel's Divorce, Video Game Addiction

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

               0:00- Intro               0:30- Getting Abel back on                5:00- AI discussion               ...

Andrew Coates - Reverse Dieting Myths, AI In Fitness, Meal Prepping

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

               0:00- Intro                1:00- Intro to Andrew               8:00- Meal prep services versus cooking meals o...

GVS + FitnessFAQs - Calisthenics, Epic Workout Meet Up, Combining Lifting Approaches For Gains

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

               0:00- Intro               0:30- Introducing Daniel from FitnessFAQs               4:30- Can calisthenics build ...

Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Rapid Fasting Fat Loss, Unrealistic Natural Expectations, Who To Trust

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Re-upload of the podcast due to a mix up in the audio content 0:00- Intro1:00- Fasting10:00- Dropping calories for naturals dieting16:00- Weighted ve...

Dr. Brad Stanfield - Rapamycin, The Future Of AI In Medicine, Supplement Mistakes

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro 1:00- Dr. Brad’s background 6:00- Longevity clinics and medical tests 8:00- Vitamin D 15:00- Common supplements to avoid 18:30- Cre...

Alex Bromley + Joey Szatmary - "Science-Based" Issues, Effort Above All, Lifting As Therapy

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 0:00- Intro 0:45- Alex’s background 1:45- Joey’s background 3:00- Is an athletic background common for serious lifters? 8:00- What periods i...

Q&A 16 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Long Term Abs, Maingaining vs Bulking, How To Know Ideal Volume

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 – Intro  3:55- How to maintain leanness long term  14:30- Ninja Creami and protein ice cream  26:20- What are our current macros 35:00- ...

Aaron Straker + Bryan Boorstein - CGM, Cholesterol, Food Enjoyment, Low Volume

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro1:00- CGM and Peter Attia’s recommendations11:00- Lipids. LDL, ApoB24:00- Hedonic eating31:00- Our super power to manipulate weight33:00-...

Eric Helms (Part 2) - AtlasPowerShrugged Debate, How Hard To Push, Scientific Evidence

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Fitness industry pulling back on high volumes6:00- How hard to push rest-pause sets 21:00- Attack on Science-Based lifting

Eric Helms (Part 1) - Altered States of Mind, Being "In The Zone", Counting Volume

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro 1:00- Altered states of mind 13:00- Back to bodybuilding 13:30- High volume workouts 25:00- Being “in the zone” all of the time 39:00-...

Steve Hall - Severe Dieting, Loving Training, Tattoos in Bodybuilding

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

               0:00- Intro               1:00- Podcast guests               4:50- Steve shaving his head               ...

AtlasPowerShrugged - TRT Being Pushed, Influencers Shilling Products, Core Work and Calisthenics

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 0:00- Intro1:00- TRT being pushed in the fitness industry       12:00- Industry “experts” shilling products and other influencers21:30- Misc...

AtlasPowerShrugged - "Evidence-Based Nonsense", Height Insecurity, Fasting

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro 1:00- Atlas’ background 4:15- Odd lifts 8:00- Height insecurity 15:00- Video quality / content 20:30- Issues with the evidence-base...

Geoffrey Schofield + Mario Tomic - TRT Bandwagon, Natty or Not, Training Logs

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro1:30- Everyone jumping on TRT30:00- Natty or not accusations36:00- What is necessary for maximal progress?45:00- Can you listen to advice f...

Q&A 15 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Jeff Nippard Assault, Bro Splits, Exercise Variation

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro1:30- Jeff Nippard assault10:00- Reoccurring tendon issues15:00- Is it OK to do bro splits?19:45- Boostcamp program28:30- Finding time to w...

Andrew Jones - Fitness Before And After Heart Transplant

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro               0:30- Andrew’s story               15:00- LVAD               19:00- Heart transplant         ...

Dr. Pak - Lengthened Partials vs Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy, Stronger By Science, Echo Chambers

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro               1:00- Pak’s background and strength               8:00- Bodybuilding versus other endeavors          ...

Alex Leonidas - Energy Flux, Calisthenics, Best Curls, Vegan Gains

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro               0:50- Home gym talk, gym crowds, etc.               8:00- Exercising on vacation               11:00...

Nicolas Verhoeven (Part 2) - Rancid Fish Oil, Xylitol Dangers, Medical Innovation

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro               0:45- Fish oil and oxidation               18:50- Xylitol and Erythritol               28:00- Contro...

Nicolas Verhoeven (Part 1) - Saturated Fat, LDL and ApoB, Statins and PCSK9 Inhibitors

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro               0:30- PhD process               8:00- Repetitiveness in expertise               14:40- Saturated fat...

Vigorous Steve - Finasteride, Fertility, Health Markers

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            1:00- Taking gear for events            4:00- Having enhanced guests on the podcast            10:00- Testing...

Brian DeCosta - Elite Genetics, High Volumes, What Motivates Top Athletes

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            0:30- Charity donation            1:30- Background on Brian            5:00- Genetics            10:30-...

Q&A 14 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Wasting Newbie Gains, Importance of Carbs, Extending Intensity Sets

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro1:30- Shin Splints2:10- How far can you push myo-reps / rest-pause sets?8:30- Supplements for joint pain13:00- Advice for dental health18:0...

Eric Helms + Steve Hall - Leaner Gains, Individual Fatigue, Supersetting

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro               1:00- Taking gains from other muscle groups               7:00- Will untrained muscles hold back maximal gro...

Pete Rubish - Regaining Muscle Drug Free, Ultra Running, Health Above All

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro 2:00- Pete’s strongest lifts 5:30- Maintaining vs losing steroid gains 10:00- Total testosterone levels on TRT 17:00- What made Pete...

Basement Bodybuilding - Breaking Arm Plateaus, Backing Off Leg Training, Home Gyms

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro 0:30- Hitting 18in arms 10:45- Progressive overload 12:20- What was done specifically to get to 18in arms 26:00- Exercise and rep selectio...

Abel Q&A 13 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Bulking on Fewer Meals, Exercise Frequency, Ab Progression

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro 3:00- Where has Abel been? 12:00- How to lose weight 13:00- Is it really possible to bulk on 3 meals per day? 23:10- Is it better to have ...

Dr. Stuart Phillips - Misguided Hypertrophy Ideas, Di- and Tripeptides, Protein Frequency

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro1:30- Misguided views on hypertrophy / metabolite training9:30- Powerlifter vs bodybuilder physique14:00- Protein frequency of dosing and t...

Geoffrey Verity Schofield + Kassem Hanson - RP Methods, Rotating Exercises, Contracted Positions

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro 1:00- Disagreements with Renaissance Periodization 13:00- Social media discrepancies 18:00- Different “gurus” and camps on form 19:30-...

Nicolas Verhoeven (Pt 2) - Curcumin, How to Look Youthful, Melatonin

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

            0:00- Intro            0:30- Curcumin / Turmeric            13:30- Nick’s current supplements            17:30- ...

Nicolas Verhoeven (Pt 1) - Oreo Experiment, Cholesterol & Longevity, High Sodium

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

        0:00- Intro            1:00- Nic’s background            4:00- Oreo’s bringing down LDL              25:00- Cholest...

Alex Leonidas - Bro Splits, Going Vegan, Calisthenics

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro0:30- Progression in the natural community  4:00- Shifting training routines and priorities8:00- Issues with “optimal” biomechanics tr...

Aaron Straker + Bryan Boorstein - Aaron Jumping On Testosterone, Sudden Gains, Blood Work

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro1:00- Aaron going on TRT9:00- What has Aaron noticed on TRT so far?25:00- Focus on health31:30- Reasons for going on TRT37:30- Placebo vs r...

Abel Csabai - Fake Relationships, Pull Up Strength, Gains with Poor Sleep

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro4:45- Inauthentic relationships on social media19:10- Pull up strength when heavier vs lighter33:00- Looking big in person39:00- Strength t...

Jeff Alberts + Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Health Detriments to Bulking, Volume Extremes, Balance

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro 1:30- Temptation to try other methods of training 8:30- Volume per exercise and per week 20:30- Is cheat form necessarily wrong? 33:00...

Alberto Nunez + Steve Hall - New Volume & Failure Data, Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting, Advanced Gains

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro1:30- Eric Helms’ progress7:45- Can advanced bodybuilders detect progress without being contest lean10:45- Competing next12:45- New failu...

Omar Isuf + Eric Helms - Bigger Than Ever, YouTube Fitness, Strength to Size Potential

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            1:30- Omar’s background            5:00- The beginning of Omar and Eric’s bromance            14:30- Pote...

Basement Bodybuilding - Powerbuilding, Flawed Progressive Overload, Fitness Debates

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro     1:30- Road to 18in arms     9:30- Injuries     13:40- Comparisons for progress     18:30- Powerbuilding is an abomination ...

Brian Carroll - Sam Sulek, Starting PEDs EARLIER?, Biomechanics for Back Pain

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 0:00- Intro            1:00- Sam Sulek and other newer influencers with rapid popularity            11:00- Ronnie Coleman and other body...

Alex Bromley - Carnivores vs Vegans, Unified Theory of Training, Obsessive Striving

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 0:00- Intro            0:40- Alex’s recent growth            5:00- Different training and nutrition camps            19:00- Alex...

Eric Helms - WNBF PRO, On Stage vs Instagram, Extreme Calf Study Update

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            1:00- Eric’s bodybuilding season            14:00- Eric’s competition history            19:00- Non-compe...

Abel Csabai + Bryan Boorstein - Breaking Plateaus, Die With Zero, Power Training

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            1:00- Defining a true stall and breaking through them            20:00- Die with Zero            48:00- Dieti...

Q & A 12 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Street Fights, Intensity Techniques, Mini Cuts

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 0:00- Intro            1:00- Self defense and street fights            11:50- Including power work as one ages            16:30- H...

Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Banking Muscle Gains, Breaking Natural Limit, Training Age

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Geoffrey Verity Schofield is back!0:00- Intro 0:50- Blending passion with career choice 12:00- Did Geoff break the natty limit 22:00- Realistic FFMI ...

Dr. Stu McGill - Elite Athletes, Avoiding Back Surgery, Posture

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 32 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic inv...

Dr. David Maconi - Fake Gurus, Need for Novelty, Individual Diets

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            1:30- My background            2:30- Promiscuous expertise            5:00- How I manage my time         ...

Dr. Scott Stevenson - Bodybuilding Health Risks, Stretch Mediated Hypertrophy, Size vs Strength

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  0:00- Intro            2:00- German bodybuilding            9:50- Jo Linder’s death and other bodybuilding deaths            10...

Dr. David Maconi (The Scott Mys Show) - My History, Carnivore Diet, Focus on Progression

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            0:30- My background            3:00- Focusing on progressive overload            9:00- Rates of progress over...

Milo Wolf - Does Cardio Improve Longevity, Ideal Range of Motion, Natural Progression

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

     0:00- Intro            1:00- Introduction to Milo Wolf            2:30- Has the natural fitness industry progressed          ...

Brandon DaCruz - PED Dependency, Ozempic, Lack of Fitness in the Fitness Industry

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

   0:00- Intro            0:30- Time passing by            2:00- Connecting with people in the fitness industry            11:00- ...

Brian Carroll - 1306lb Squat, Fixing Back Pain, Extreme PED Use in Powerlifting

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            0:30- St. Jude’s Donation            1:30- Introduction to Stu McGill            5:00- Brian’s background...

Nick Licameli (3DMJ) - Deep Tissue Work, Injury Prevention, Placebo

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            0:30- Nick with 3DMJ            2:00- Making yourself uncomfortable            6:30- Enjoying the journey   ...

Q & A 11 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Desensitization Phases, Strength Plateaus, TRT

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            0:30- Abel’s new book            3:40- Desensitization phases              8:30- How much muscle was added...

Paris Butler (Bald Omniman) + Landon (Basement Bodybuilding) - Pure Programming

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 0:00- Intro2:30- How Landon is training4:15- How Paris is training8:00- Training variation12:30- Strength and size correlation            17:0...

Alex Leonidas - First Competition, Post-Contest Rebounds, Fake Naturals in Bodybuilding

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro0:30- Changing Alex’s channel name and focus5:50- Alex’s competition14:30- Does weight matter?16:30- The competition details18:30- Post...

Bryan Boorstein - Longevity, Peter Attia's Outlive, Cardio Extremes

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 0:00- Intro1:00- Peter Attia3:00- Peter Attia’s new book3:30- Increased interest in health with age6:30- Cardio recommendations9:30- Promiscuous e...

Geoffrey Verity Schofield, Natural Hypertrophy, Abel Csabai - Willpower vs Habits

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro0:30- Willpower in different areas of life  33:00- Our YouTube journeys40:00- What motivates us52:00- Our current training goals 

Geoffrey Verity Schofield, Natural Hypertrophy, Abel Csabai - Cardio If Bulking, Per Session Volume

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Abel Csabai, Geoffrey Verity Schofield, and Natural Hypertrophy are back for another podcast. In part 1 we discuss the following: 0:00- Intro0:30- Cat...

Alexander Bromley - Strongman Lifts, Steroid Use, Online Training

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

            0:00- Intro            0:45- Social media connections            2:00- Coming across Alex            6:30- Who is ...

Steve Shaw - Are GVS and Alex Leonidas Unique? TRT Clinics, Liver King, Natty or Not Videos

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

            0:00- Intro            2:30- Balancing lifting with work            6:15- Early names in the fitness industry       ...

Bryan Boorstein + Aaron Straker - In Depth Blood Work + Aging

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

             0:00- Intro            2:00- Bryan’s bloodwork            23:00- Aaron’s bloodwork            55:00- Hitting...

Eric Helms - Extreme Calf Stretching and Training For New Gains

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eric Helms is back on the podcast to discuss all things calf training! 0:00- Intro0:30- AFSP Donation3:30- Calf experimentation18:00- Is stretchin...

Pete Rubish - Losing EVERYTHING Off PEDs, 900lb Deadlift, Blood Work Analysis

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Rubish is back to discuss the following: 0:00- Intro 0:30- Catching up with Pete 3:00- Difficulty of a YouTube career 9:00- Coming off all PEDs ...

Menno Henselmans - Is TRT Effectively Natural? TRT In Natural Bodybuilding Competitions

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Menno is back to discuss his recent comments on TRT use:0:00- Intro 0:30- Intro to Menno 2:00- Dispersing information on testosterone 8:00- How helpf...

Q&A 10 - Preworkouts, Best Routines for Naturals, Unstable Schedules

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A 11 with Abel Csabai is live!0:00- Intro 0:30- Memory foam mattress 2:00- Abel’s weight 9:45- Programming tips for unpredictable schedules 1...

Marie Raia / Bostin Loyd - Bostin Loyd's Death and Steroid Addiction

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Marie Raea, Bostin Loyd's mother.  0:00- Intro 0:30- Intro to Marie 2:00- Bostin’s genetics 2:40- When did Bostin star...

Vigorous Steve - Why He Exposed The Liver King

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro0:20- Catching up1:00- Olympia 20225:30- Exposing Liver King27:00- YouTubing 47:30- Are steroids overestimated or underestimated?52:00- Co...

Dr. Allan Bacon - Breaking Through Plateaus

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Dr. Allan Bacon of Maui Athletics 0:00- Intro 0:30- Intro to Dr. Allan Bacon 5:00- Issues with social media fitness 19:00- Rea...

Abel Csabai, Geoffrey Verity Schofield, Natural Hypertrophy - PED User Amnesia, Liver King, Science

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have our first 4-person roundtable to discuss the following topics: 0:00- Intro0:30- Liver King fiasco35:00- Leaning away from “evidence ba...

Abel Csabai - Chiropractic Scams, Jordan Peterson Dietary Advice, Training Experiments

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Abel Csabai and I are back for another talk:  0:00- Intro 0:40- Chiropractors 11:00- Strong biases 19:00- Pain 22:45- Jordan Peterson diet advice ...

Alberto Nunez - Genetics Video, New Season Progress, Lower Intentional Volume

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 0:00- Intro            0:30- Alberto’s current season            2:00- Phone usage6:00- Alberto’s current season12:00- Cardio16:00- ...

Eric Trexler - Variation in Response to Training, Holding Gains, Visualization

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eric Trexler is back to discuss the following topics:0:00- Intro1:00- Prepping for guests3:15- Mindfulness /Buddhism 8:30- Visualization21:05-Hold...

Minimalist Training, Our Splits, Going Straight to Bear Mode

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro            0:30- Very minimalist training            7:15- Our splits            17:55- When did I stop seeing clear pro...

Milo Wolf - Range of Motion, Lengthened Partials, Flawed Research

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Milo Wolf is a natural bodybuilder, PhD candidate, and coach. Today we discuss the following topics: 0:00- Intro 0:30- Milo’s background 3:45- Bein...

Natural Hypertrophy - Genetics Video Debate

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro0:20- My genetics video10:30- Portraying what is accurate vs what is good17:00- Comparisons to others / social media 26:30- Comparing to si...

Geoffrey Verity Schofield + AlphaDestiny - Holding High Bodyweights, PED Users Forgetting Natty Life

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with Alex Leonidas of AlphaDestiny and Geoffrey Verity Schofield!Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/BULK SUPPLEME...

Dr. Dean St. Mart - Jumping on Gear Too Young, Cognitive issues, Protective Substances

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro0:30- Operation Smile1:00- Dean St. Mart’s background7:15- The natural route / emotional decision making 10:15- Dosing relative to natura...

Dr. Mike Israetel - Misery is the Primary Driver of Hypertrophy

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mike is back! For the following topics: 0:00- Intro1:00- More exposure for Renaissance Periodization2:00- Debating Joel Seedman and Greg Doucette7...

Holly Baxter - Identity, Physique Dissatisfaction, Competition Standards

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Baxter is a dietitian, coach, and competitor. Today we discuss the following topics: 0:00- Intro0:40- The Brain and Behaviour Research Foundatio...

Cornelius Parkin - Bostin Loyd, Turkesterone, Research Chemicals, Progress Over Time

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're back with Cornelius Parkin, bodybuilder and coach.  0:00- Intro 0:30- Bostin Loyd 2:30- Research chemicals / turkesterone 7:40- Dow...

Paris Butler (Bald Omniman) - Keys to Growth, YouTube Fitness, Strength Levels

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today by popular request we get Balm Omniman on the podcast!0:00- Intro 0:30- How Paris got the name Bald Omni-man 3:50- Paris’ social media growth ...

Jeff Alberts - Final Muscle Growth, Training Experiments, Extended Off Seasons

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Alberts of 3DMJ is back for another podcast0:00- Intro 0:40- How many bodybuilding seasons has Jeff Alberts had? 2:10- Maintaining / missing the ...

Abel Csabai + Bryan Boorstein - OHP Isn't Good For Delts? Minimalist Training, Bear Mode

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with Bryan Boorstein and Abel Csabai to discuss the following:  0:00- Intro 0:20- Estimating a follower’s body fat 2:00- Hat Boys ...

N1 Roundtable (Pt 1) - Could Kassem Improve Ronnie Coleman's Physique? Pre-Fatigue, Performance Loss

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a roundtable with myself, Kassem Hanson, Bryan Boorstein, and Abel Csabai with the "Come at me bro" style 0:00- Intro 1:00- P...

Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Liver King, Arm Training, Geoff's Workouts

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro1:00- Roundtable1:30- Concerns with IG3:10- Liver King15:30- The importance of callout culture23:30- Arm training29:00- Loose vs strict for...

Dr. Eric Helms - Training Experiments, Measuring Volume, Efficacy of Failure

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're back with Eric Helms, PHD, for another podcast with the following topics:0:00- Intro 1:30- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention...

Q&A7 - Rep Ranges, Natural Hypertrophy's Podcast, Intermittent Fasting

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00- Intro1:00- Is there a benefit to varying rep ranges4:00- Is it necessary to have a structured program?12:00- Why aren’t hormonal issues addres...

Steve Hall - Coaching Together Results and Breakdown

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Steve Hall back on the podcast to discuss our 6 months of coaching together as well as a few other topics 0:00- Intro1:00- The importanc...

Vigorous Steve - Alternating TRT, Fertility, and Long Term Health

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of the podcast with Vigorous Steve. Part 1 is on Steve's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM4JA...00:00 - Why Does Steve E...

Dr. David Maconi - Metabolic Adaptations, Fasting, Diet Breaks, Set Points

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I was interviewed by Rachel and Nikki of the RachandNikkipodcast. Check out their channel below00:00  Intro 02:14  Is there such a thing as a ...