Iron Radio

After some health and nutrition news on food labels and on herbal supplements in the age of COVID-19, the guys chat with sports nutrition grad student Nicole Corkrean about intermittent fasting and related topics. Come on in! Also, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste test on YouTube - Bang Keto Coffee. Lastly, sincere thanks to strong supporters like Tom, Joe, Michael, Chris, and Jarrett. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFSUbqidmqY

Listener mail and news drive the guys into tangents like the most filling protein, acceptable levels of hunger when dieting, differently shaped bars for squats and deadlifts, direct arm and ab work, risks associated with sugary versus artificially-sweetened drinks, and highly-processed Franken-foods. Also, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste test on YouTube - Bang Keto Coffee. Lastly, sincere thanks to strong supporters like Joel, Jon, Nicholas, and Kara. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFSUbqidmqY

Most people pursue fitness and nutrition goals vaguely and with limited chance of success. So how do the pros do it so effectively? Tune in for discussion of what to consider BEFORE goal setting and how to create goals you are highly likely to achieve! There's also health science news on eggs and lifting to failure. Come on in! Further, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste test on YouTube - Bang Keto Coffee. Lastly, sincere thanks to strong supporters like Steven, Kurt, Jill, and Stephen. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFSUbqidmqY

Do you have a license to carry those? After sharing some nutrition health news on vitamin D, red meats, and turmeric extracts, Dr. Lowery joins Phil and Mike for a discussion on big arms. Topics include tips, favorite exercises, and past exploits surrounding biceps and triceps training. Come on in! Also, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste test on YouTube - Bang Keto Coffee. Lastly, sincere thanks to strong supporters like these - Marsh, Jacob, Cory, Isaac, and Cale. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFSUbqidmqY

After weeks of focus on science news, we turn to Phil's recent travels in the world of powerlifting. Where did he go? Who did he visit? And what happened at Nationals in Ohio? Okay, first there's a little science discussion that was promised last week, but then get insights on career longevity, opposite-sex spotters, caffeine, and more! Also, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste test on YouTube - Jack Links Bacon Jerky. Lastly, sincere thanks to strong supporters like these - Andrew, Christopher, Douglas, Philip, and Wyatt. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z0G3cnDGEo

The egg head vs. meat head pendulum swings toward science this week. With Phil visiting Jim Wendler, Drs. Lowery and Nelson cover breaking sports science and nutrition news. Topics, in order include... - Rate of career strength gains in powerlifters - Different-sex spotters and lifting performance - Discussion of plant-based meats, plus some new ones - A large review of ketogenic diets and performance - A teaser about coffee and nervous system burnout Come on in! Also, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste test on YouTube - Jack Links Bacon Jerky. Lastly, sincere thanks to strong supporters like these - Joel, John, Tony, the Steak-n-Hoagie Shop, and Austin. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z0G3cnDGEo

Why do many lifters avoid carbs? And how does our muscle mass make us different? Tune in for a discussion of how power athletes have viewed carbs over the years and how both men and women can avoid diabetes and be better carb handlers. There's even a mini literature review of recent scientific studies at the 40-minute mark. Also, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste test on YouTube - Jack Links Bacon Jerky. Lastly, sincere thanks to strong supporters like these - Neil, Tyler, Steven, Marek, and Prasan. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z0G3cnDGEo

Join the veteran co-hosts as they share mistakes they've made when it comes to leg training, in hopes you can avoid these pitfalls. Also tune in for listener mail and news on calorie-versus-protein restriction, the dose of zinc that's helpful to carb metabolism, and what full squats do that half squats cannot. Finally, huge thanks to strong supporters like these - Ryan, Kurt, Jill, Monique, David1, David2, and Isaac. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z0G3cnDGEo

How do you judge quality articles and information? Join the guys as they get insights from science journalist Kara Marker (Credle). From legitimate writers' credentials to the temptations of composing click bait, plenty gets discussed. Also tune in for quick analysis of a new study on how low-carb diets may help maintain metabolic rate after dieting. Finally, huge thanks to strong supporters like these - Jacob, Michael, Jacob2, Jacob3, and Isaac. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z0G3cnDGEo

Mass. Hypertrophy. Size. It's time to revisit the topic with straight-up examples of the best growth-inducing techniques the guys have experienced across the decades - body part by body part! Also tune in for mail and news on the controversial mineral boron and on gene editing to double muscle mass. Last but not least, huge thanks to strong supporters like these - Matthew, Chris, Cory, Korey, Rory, Tony and John. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z0G3cnDGEo

Listener mail and breaking science news bring on PLENTY of discussion on a wide range of topics. Join in for talk on... - Creatine use and potential confusion during a doctor's visit - Planning and logging training programs - High protein diets - Metformin and longevity - mTORC1 stimulation vs. suppression - Top nutrition podcasts - Red flags for fraud and bro science - Carb challenges for predicting your chance of diabetes - A molecule in oranges that may help control obesity - A newly identified gene that may be a linchpin for staying lean - CBD oil and COVID-19 severity Pull up a bench and get in on this! Lastly, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste tests on YouTube - Shrooms original mushroom jerky and Jack Links bacon jerky. https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSdCiZtvcB0

Lookin' big bro! How do I do that? Tune in for a tongue-in-cheek tutorial on how to best immerse yourself in bro-science culture. What it is, what is isn't, who to seek out, and even how to become a bro-master yourself! Oh, and there's also some real science news herein on the problems of certain cooking oils and on what ibuprofen actually does after soreness-inducing exercise. Pull up a bench and get in on this! Lastly, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste tests on YouTube - Shrooms original mushroom jerky and Jack Links bacon jerky. https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSdCiZtvcB0

After covering some quick health science news on a new way to look at dietary protein, the guys are joined by former powrlifter and online coach Dean Guedo to talk about metabolic flux. Also, thanks to strong community members who support the show like Travis, Michael, Marsh, Joel, Fred, and Jacob. You are appreciated! Lastly, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste tests on YouTube - Shrooms original mushroom jerky and Jack Links bacon jerky. https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSdCiZtvcB0

Who's interviewing who? The guys check in with Tommy Defea and Tanner Baird of the Massenomics podcast. Caution, there's some "powerlifter language" in this one that might not be best for you sensitive types. Tune in for origin stories, a game of Overrated-Underrated, and a group discussion of the little things lifters - and podcasters - do that keep them at it. Also, thanks to strong community members who support the show like Andrew, Tom, Cale, Joseph, John, and Christopher. You are appreciated! Lastly, you're invited to pre-buy and follow along with our next taste tests on YouTube - Shrooms original mushroom jerky and Jack Links bacon jerky. https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSdCiZtvcB0

Licensed psychologist and lifter Dr. Lisa Lewis shares her thoughts on building positivity, grit, and resilience - and how strength training is a natural tool toward these ends. Also tune in for news on a new pre-workout drink and on a potential risk of using sucralose (Splenda) in carbohydrate products. Last but not least, thanks to strong community members who support the show like Jon, Tyler, Nicholas, Kara, Austin, and Pete at the Steak-n-Hoagie Shop. You are appreciated! http://www.ironradio.org and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUdNlmxAi40

With Phil away, Drs. Lowery and Nelson each give their top three super foods for health and performance. Also pull up a bench and get in on discussion surrounding fitness guru marketing, tinkering with inflammation to get lean, and an unusual potential benefit of melatonin - its anti-viral properties. Plus of course, huge thanks to strong community members who support the show like Jill, Kurt, Marek, Steven, and Neil. You are appreciated! http://www.ironradio.org and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUdNlmxAi40

There can be only one! What if you had to pick a single exercise, food item, and lifestyle tweak to move someone closer to looking like a bodybuilder? After covering science news on testosterone and COVID-19, as well as on new health and nutrition gadgets, the hosts make their impossible bodybuilding choices. Also, huge thanks to new supporters Isaac and Monique as well as strong community members like Michael, Joe, Fred, Joel, and Marsh. You are appreciated! http://www.ironradio.org and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUdNlmxAi40

Follow along this week with your own answers to these quick questions posed to the co-hosts. What are YOUR preferences when it comes to categories like food, supernatural phenomena, daily life, and running a gym? Also tune it for a coffee tangent that was stimulated by some recent science news. Pull up a bench and get in on this! Lastly, huge thanks to strong supporters like these - Dave, Wyatt, Tom, Jon, and Chris. You are appreciated! http://www.ironradio.org and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUdNlmxAi40

After covering weekly listener mail and news, on desiccated liver tablets and on NAD boosters, the guys offer their favorite exercises to include in circuit training programs. Today's show is slightly truncated to make time to record the new monthly VIDEO. Search for IronRadio or Dr. L Nutrition Science Podcaster from within YouTube. Come on in! Lastly, huge thanks to strong supporters like these - Sandy, Tony, Joel, Steak-n-Hoagie Shop, and John. You are appreciated! http://www.ironradio.org and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUdNlmxAi40

Listener mail and sports nutrition science news are again building up. Stay abreast! Topics include chicken vs. beef protein for muscle gain, how to take or not take branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), considerations if checking your blood glucose, daily weight fluctuations, epigenetic changes after lifting, and evidence-based benefits of fish oils for athletes. Come on in! Lastly, huge thanks to strong supporters like these - Neil, Steven, Tyler, Neil2, and Antoniusz. http://www.ironradio.org