The Ripped Body® Podcast
Episodes
"Strong Enough for the Slopes Into My 60s"
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Paul. He is 50, lives in Switzerland, has a demanding corporate job, and is an avid alpine skier. He’s also someone who’s st...
"The Diet Isn’t Over When the Diet Ends"
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s conversation is with Don Selkirk. Don is 52, has trained consistently for decades, and has a physique most people would be more than happy w...
"I Know What to Do… So Why Am I Still Stuck?"
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast is for the people who already know what to do, but can’t seem to make it stick.Nico (42), originally from Venice, Italy, but n...
"My Old Physique Is Holding Me Back"
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Jon. He’s a Brit who used to be ripped at 50. — That was when he lived in Australia.But for the past 7 years, he’s be...
"New Year Mistakes to Avoid" with Matt and Sam
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2026 has arrived, which means you’ve probably been bombarded with all sorts of fitness advice, hacks, and shortcuts. We know it can be hard to sort ...
“Dr. Eric Helms and Andy Morgan on The Muscle and Strength Pyramid books (3rd editions)”
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If fitness feels more confusing now than it did five or ten years ago, you’re not imagining it.This week on the podcast, I’m joined by **Dr. Eric ...
Building Strength and Muscle After 50, with Chad Landers
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Chad Landers, a coach who’s been training people hands-on for more than 30 years and recent...
“How Should You Choose a Training Program?” - with Matt and Sam
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, you’ve been a little inconsistent in the gym and want some routine, or you’re simply looking ...
“The Least Effort Method of Maintaining Your Physique After Dieting”
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once the diet ends, most people don’t know what to do next.In this episode, Coach Matt and I talk about how to transition from fat loss to maintenan...
“I Quit My Job to Finally Get in Shape”
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Todd, a father of six, spent two decades in engineering and renewable energy. At 48, he decided it was time to re-engineer something else: his own lif...
“He Lost 41 lbs on 1,000 Calories a Day: Now What?”
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Coach Sam joins me for a new Q&A episode. I put him to the test by asking him to answer a reader’s question — one I’d already ans...
“I ate only 5 foods to get lean.”
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m joined by Chris, who went from 170 lbs to an unsustainable 118 lbs by eating just five foods and hammering cardio. That crash diet left s...
“What Should You Do When Progress Stalls?” - with Matt and Sam
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ripped Body coaches Sam and Matt break down why people often feel “stuck” in their fat loss journey, even when they’re consistent w...
“I’m 42 and wondering: Can I still grow?”
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chandler is a form of client of mine. He’s a 42 year-old father of two young boys living in Savannah, Georgia. We work together 11 years ago when he...
“Should You Cut Through the Holidays? — with Andy and Matt”
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Coach Matt talk about dieting during the holiday season, getting back on track after losing momentum, and how their coaching philosophies h...
“I've been from 140 to 280 and back… But why can’t I bulk?”
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe’s beaten obesity and kept the weight off for years — but every bulk ends in failure. Why?On the face of it, it looks like he has been doing ev...
“Set Your Expectations in Reality — Not Fantasy”
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don’t quit training because they don’t get results. They quit because their expectations didn’t match reality.In this episode, Sam a...
"Skills Aren’t Your Problem — Mindset Is"
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t a lack of knowledge or skills… but mindset?That’s the core idea behind Itamar Marani’s new book [*Elit...
“The Most Common Diet Mistakes – with Matt & Sam”
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ripped Body coaches Matt and Sam break down the biggest mistakes people make when starting a diet — and the smarter, sustainable st...
''I lost 80 lbs and kept it off for 10 years — Now I’m afraid to bulk''
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2014, Jason went from 225 lbs to 145 lbs in just nine months — and he’s kept it off for 10 years.At 52 years old and has the physique of a boxe...
#91 Training Through Injuries, Deloads, and Cuts — Q&A with Coach Matt
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off a new Q&A series on the Ripped Body Podcast. Today, I sit down with Ripped Body Coach Matt to answer listener questions. In th...
"I thought I had to push, but I realize now I had to pull back"
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, I’m Andy, and welcome to another episode of the Ripped Body Podcast, where we explore what it really takes to build and maintain a strong, lean ...
Coach Sam’s photo shoot prep
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
------------Since 2011, we’ve helped 2,000+ busy men get lean, strong, and in control — without supplements, gimmicks, or sacrificing their lives ...
"From 360 lbs to 173 — and I'm still not done"
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, I’m Andy, and welcome to another episode of the Ripped Body Podcast where I interview listeners and newsletter subscribers, and help them unders...
I broke my arm and tore three shoulder ligaments. Here’s my recovery plan.
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last Sunday, I had a freak accident while cycling that resulted in a broken arm and three torn shoulder ligaments. So I decided to jump on a call with...
"I promised my family I'd come back bigger and stronger."
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian is an engineer living in New York, a disciplined calisthenics enthusiast, and one of the most thoughtful guests I’ve ever had on.Eighteen mont...
"Someone asked if I still work out..."
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott was one of the first clients I ever coached — and one of the first client transformations I ever posted online.At his leanest, he was absolute...
Why the Carnivore and Anti-Seed Oil Movement Scares Me
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This One’s Personal.While updating our Client Onboarding Guidelines this week, I found myself going off on a bit of a rant.Fifteen years ago, my cou...
"I just want to see my abs — once."
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Savio grew up the chubby kid — avoiding pools, hiding behind crossed arms, and feeling the weight of insecurity long before he ever picked up a weig...
"I used to be 250. Now I want to be Captain America."
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t be fooled by how fit he looks.Don is 6’4”, 180 lbs, lean, and strong—but what makes his story special isn’t what you see now. It’s t...
"What worked before isn’t working now."
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian, a 44-year-old father of three, has already done the hard thing — he lost 40 pounds, got lean, built serious strength, and learned to fuel him...
"I just want to look like I train."
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Justin — a 42-year-old stay-at-home dad, former diesel mechanic, and garage business owner who's been working hard to bui...
"I was always the fat twin."
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m speaking with Richard Golden — a longtime Ripped Body reader who’s undergone a dramatic transformation over the last decade.Rich grew ...
"I gained 30 lbs — because I finally let myself grow."
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Justin Maller — a world-class digital artist and tech founder based in New York. At 41, Justin just completed his first real bulk...
"Weekdays I’m perfect. Weekends, I spiral."
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael opens up about his lifelong struggle with weight, starting in his early 20s when he hit 200 pounds, without any muscle. After the birth of his...
"I want to bulk — but I’m afraid of undoing everything"
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex opens up about his years-long battle with performance obsession, burnout, and a hidden addiction to Adderall. What began as a drive to "get ...
"I’m trying to become the role model my daughters deserve"
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is stuck in a battle a lot of men never talk about: the fear that changing his body might change how he’s seen - by the world, by his family, a...
Introducing our new coach: Sam Edwards — “I’ll never let a client go through what I did!"
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It started with a moment of quiet shame: his girlfriend swooning over a Twilight actor’s abs while Sam sat next to her, skinny-fat and stuck. That m...
S4E22: Danny Lennon on Spotting Misrepresentations in Nutrition Research
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Danny Lennon.Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition. He is the long-time host of the popular podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio...
S4E21: Eric Trexler on the Metabolic Changes When Dieting
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Eric Trexler. Eric has a PhD, and is a pro bodybuilder, coach, co-owner of the MASS Research Review, and a metabolism r...
S4E20: Sohee Carpenter's Story and How to Spot Loved Ones Struggling With Disordered Eating
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m speaking with Sohee Carpenter.I first met Sohee back in 2012, and at the time, she was a Stanford student studying human biology. Then she...
S4E19: Greg Nuckols’s Backstory and Whether Kids Should Lift
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm speaking with Greg Nuckols, the co-founder of Mass Research Review, Stronger by Science, and MacroFactor. Greg also held three all-ti...
S4E18: Eric Helms's Story
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm speaking with Eric Helms, one of my co-authors of The Muscle and Strength Pyramids, and one of the brightest minds in the fitness indus...
S4E17: From Death’s Door to Bodybuilding Coach | Steve Hall’s Story
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This season on the Ripped Body podcast, I’ve been speaking with readers who find themselves stuck, helping troubleshoot their progress and break thr...
S4E16: Reaching a 1,000 Pound Lifting Total | Troubleshooting Tuesday
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Hemang, who is a 50-year-old father of two who works in finance, and has a work-from-home arrangement. He does the carpool ...
S4E15: Finding Motivation After Losing 50 Pounds | Troubleshooting Tuesday
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Gary, a 59-year-old consultant living in Scotland.Gary has been self-described skinny-fat all of his life. He lived in the ...
S4E14: Are There Bulking vs. Cutting Programs? | Q&A Friday
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our weekly Q&A series, where Ripped Body coaches Andy and Matt answer your questions.In this episode, we're answering the followin...
S4E13: Is Tyler’s Goal of 230 pounds at 10% Body Fat Realistic? | Troubleshooting Tuesday
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Tyler (@tyler.lavasseur), a 31-year-old minister living in Jackson, Florida, who has just become a dad.Tyler started traini...
S4E12: How Much Volume Do I Need To Maintain My Physique? | Q&A Friday
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our weekly Q&A series, where Ripped Body coaches Andy and Matt answer your questions.In this episode, we're answering the followin...
S4E11: I Lost 25 Pounds, Now What? | Troubleshooting Tuesday
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Donald, who is a 59-year-old, former accountant living in Florida.He’s been a runner all of his life, but only started li...
S4E10: Who Would You Throw On the Fire? | Q&A Friday
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our weekly Q&A series, where Ripped Body coaches Andy and Matt answer your questions.In this episode, we're answering the followin...
S4E09: Program Hopping Purgatory | Troubleshooting Tuesday
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Chris, who is a semi-retired food industry exec living in Arkansas.Chris has been dieting and training in some form for the...
S4E08: Should We Tackle Fat Loss in Phases? | Q&A Friday
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our weekly Q&A series, where Ripped Body coaches Andy and Matt answer your questions.In this episode, we're answering the followin...
S4E07: "My Girlfriend is Mystified by My Relationship With Alcohol" | Troubleshooting Tuesday
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m speaking with Jonathan, a 57-year-old entrepreneur whose main business is providing insurance for companies operating in high-risk marke...
S4E06: How Can We Train Around Injuries? | Q&A Friday
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our weekly Q&A series, where Ripped Body coaches Andy and Matt answer your questions.In this episode, we're answering the followin...
S4E05: Helping Mark Reveal His Six-pack at 49 | Troubleshooting Tuesday
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Mark, who is a 49-year-old father of two daughters, working a high-stress job with the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico.A fe...
S4E04: Why Has My Initial Weight Loss Stalled? | Q&A Friday
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our weekly Q&A series, where Ripped Body coaches Andy and Matt answer your questions. In this episode, we're answering the followi...
S4E03: Troubleshooting Nick's Fat Loss Plateau | Troubleshooting Tuesday
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Cybersecurity expert Nick, who specializes in offensive hacking.Nick is not a tall guy, and he used to weigh close to 300 p...
S4E02: Helping Stephen Overcome His Fear of Weight Gain | Troubleshooting Tuesday
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking with Stephen, who is a Chief Administration Officer for a major non-profit in the US.Stephen used to be overweight. He got into ...
S4E01: Troubleshooting Greg's Bulk | Troubleshooting Tuesday
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I had a fantastic conversation with Greg, who is a comedy writer and actor living in LA.As you’ll hear, Greg is at a bit of a loss for motiva...
S03E20: Ben Carpenter Q&A
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Ben Carpenter. I’ve invited him back on the show to answer some reader questions that we didn’t get a chance to cover on the pr...
S03E19: Ben Carpenter on Everything Fat Loss
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Ben Carpenter.Ben is a personal trainer who makes the best videos debunking nutrition myths that I’ve seen. He has a heart of gol...
S03E18: Jordan Harbinger on Losing 40 Pounds of Fat
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’ve invited my good friend and fellow podcaster, Jordan Harbinger, to share his weight loss story. Jordan's been a Ripped Bod...
S03E17: Itamar Marani, Israel's Jason Bourne, on How Your Mindset is Holding You Back
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’ve invited mindset coach, Itamar Marani, on the show to talk about how our mental and emotional blocks often stop us from achievi...
S03E16: The Biggest Fitness Mistakes We've Made
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emil and I share the biggest mistakes we've made in our own fitness journeys. We talk about wasting hundreds of dollars on s...
S03E15: Should We Use Calorie Calculators?
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss whether or not people should use calorie calculators to determine their macros. We share the pros, and cons, a...
S03E14: How Often Should We Change Our Training Programs?
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss how often we should be changing our workout programs. We share how we approach our own training programs, and ...
S03E13: Dr. Idz on the Problems with Nutrition Research, the Carnivore Diet, Artificial Sweeteners, and... Does Fasting Cure Cancer?
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by a special guest, Dr. Idz, the TikTok nutritional nonsense assassin. Instagram 👉🏻 @dr_idzTikTok 👉🏻 @dr...
S03E12: Should I Be Dieting if I'm Stressed or Sleep-Deprived?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss the challenges that come when you're highly stressed, or struggling with sleep. We share our personal exp...
S03E11: How to Travel and Maintain Your Physique
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emil and I share our personal strategies for travel, as well as how we help our clients succeed and maintain their physiques on t...
S03E10: How to Spot a Charlatan
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss how to spot a charlatan in the fitness industry, and how to tell the difference between good and bad coaches. ...
S03E09: Stop Letting the Scale Ruin Your Life
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss how to properly use the scale to inform our decisions, rather than letting it toss us around emotionally.If yo...
S03E08: Food Intolerances, Gluten, and Should I Avoid Sugar?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss food intolerances, gluten, and the question we get far too often - should I avoid sugar?We share our experienc...
S03E07: Should I Bulk or Cut?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emil and I answer the question, "should I bulk or cut?"We share our experiences with clients, our personal approaches t...
S03E06: Is It Dangerous to Go Below 1200 Calories?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to my good friend, co-founder of The Rising Coach Collective, and now podcast co-host, Emil Hodzovic.Emil shares a little bit ...
S03E05: Crafting a Winning Mindset - Coach James’ Story
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m speaking to Ripped Body coach James Cunningham. James used to play American Football for the UK. He shares why hiring coaches from a very...
S03E04: Lessons from a Decade in the Fitness Industry - Coach Matt's Story
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm speaking with Ripped Body Coach Matt Dustin about his journey into the fitness industry. Matt talks about his horrible experience with...
S03E03: Bullied into Anorexia, Saved by Bodybuilding — Coach Reid’s Story
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm speaking with Ripped Body Coach Reid Duggan about his journey into fitness. Reid shares what led him to struggle with anorexia, how bo...
S03E02: Losing 150 pounds in 8 months - Alberto’s Story
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm speaking with my good friend Alberto about his 150-pound weight loss journey. Not only did he lose the weight in only 8 months, but he...
S03E01: Where the hell have you been, Andy?
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’ve asked Ripped Body coach Matt to interview me to catch you up on what’s happened in the 3.5 years since the last pod.I talk about the n...
S02E01 James Clear on How Small Changes Can Lead to Remarkable Results
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the second season I have my friend James Clear of JamesClear.com.James writes and teaches people how to instill lasting habit...
S1E29: Hypertrophy Researcher, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, Answers Your Questions
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hypertrophy researcher, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, answers questions covering considerations for older lifters, hypertrophy mechanisms, training splits, the...
S1E28: Joseph Agu on the Nutrition Challenges of Elite Athletes
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Agu talks about the challenges he faced working as sports nutritionist to the British Athletics Team, and how those lessons apply to us regular...
S1E27 Pt2: Menno Henselmans on Steroid Use, HMB & Ketogenic Study Fraud
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of our interview, Menno talks about the recent HMB and Ketogenic diet study fraud, and why using steroids can be like creating a &...
S1E27 Pt1: Menno Henselmans on Physique Maintenance While Traveling
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in my living room in Tokyo, Coach Menno Henselmans of BayesianBodybuilding.com shares tips on how he has stayed jacked and shredded while tra...
S1E26: Patrick Umphrey on the Power of Empathy for Building a 13,000+ Member Facebook Community
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This time I have Patrick Umphrey on the show, the man behind the legendary "Eat. Train. Progress." Facebook group. I talk to him about the p...
S1E25: Community Trumps Marketing: How Luka Hocevar Built a 7-figure Gym
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This interview with Luka Hocevar was absolutely epic.Luka owns Vigor Ground fitness, a 12,000 square foot facility just outside of Seattle in a town c...
S1E24: Second Special Reader Q&A with Coach Andy Morgan
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Special Q&A Session with questions from members of the RippedBody.com Family Facebook Group.Why not join the family?https://facebook.com/groups/ri...
S1E23: Mike Tuchscherer on Building World Champions With Better Recovery
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"The thing that ties all lifters together, regardless of their level, is that we are all interested in getting to the next PR."On this episo...
S1E22 Pt3: Greg Nuckols Answers your Questions on Squats, Progressive Overload, and Muscle Gain
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third and final of a multi-part interview with Greg Nuckols of StrongerbyScience.com.Greg is one of my favorite people in the industry, ex...
S1E22 Pt2: Greg Nuckols on Benching, Blueberries, and Protein
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second of a multi part interview with Greg Nuckols of StrongerbyScience.com.Greg answers reader questions and we cover three key things: P...
S1E22 Pt1: Greg Nuckols on the Science of Strength
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Dude, if you're like a hardcore Ketofile, you're probably not going to be aware of the vast majority of research that says otherwise. ...
S1E21: Ben Carpenter on Overcoming His Emaciating Chron's Disease, Twice
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"I don't track my macros either, and loads of people are surprised when they hear that because I talk about it all the time. But if you want...
S1E20: Eric Helms Answers Your Most Popular Questions
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this 60-minute interview, researcher and coach, Eric Helms, answers twenty reader questions posted in our Facebook Group. We talk about a variety o...
S1E19: Eric Helms on Interpreting and Using Training Research, for Gainz ;)
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can we stay up to date with training research? What is the point of even trying to do so when we have studies coming out that seemingly contradict...
S1E18: How to Factor in Individual Differences for Physique Progress
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Rippedbody Podcast, I welcome back researcher and online coach, James Krieger, who I have invited back on the show to discuss o...
S1E17: Chad Landers on Becoming One of LA's Top Celebrity Trainers
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this frank conversation with writer, speaker, strength and conditioning specialist, power lifter, and the owner of Push Private Fitness in ...
S1E16: Martin Macdonald on Calling Out Fitness Industry Charlatans, With Integrity
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Rippedbody Podcast, I interview one of Britain's most well-known sports nutritionists, Martin MacDonald. We discuss Martin...
S1E15: Special Q&A with Andy Morgan
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this Rippedbody podcast, I answer listener questions. Topics covered include my stance on intermittent fasting, tips for maintaining strength durin...
S1E14: Alan Aragon on Turning His Career Failures into Success
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Rippedbody Podcast, I interview sports nutritionist, researcher extraordinaire, educator, and one of the most influential figur...