Iron Radio

Phil, Fortress and Dr. L cover news from listeners, Phil's seminar, and the world of science. Then in the Topic of the Day, the guys get cheeky with a special topic for very select listeners - How to Stay Small. If you're looking for real facts, great reviews, and some fun, this episode is for you. From turning genes on and off to cutting stress via dietary means, to outlandish reversed tips for getting big, it's time again for Iron Radio!

Fortress and Dr. L share controversial news from the supplement world and emails from listeners before getting to the Topic of the Day. Are stimulant geranium extracts now banned? What is new research suggesting about fish oils that has some authorities crying foul? And how do corporations sometimes fool consumers with science? Also, what can powerlifters expect when they transition to bodybuilding? Time to embrace the pump!

After some listener mail, Phil, Lonnie and Fortress talk shop with Jamie Allan. Jamie is a pro bikini competitor with an unusual proclivity for strongwoman training. What does heavy strength training do for a bikini physique? And how do these ladies peak for contests considering their ripped-but-not-too-ripped physique rules? From Internet training gurus to powerlifting-bodybuilding transitions to painful SI joints, there's plenty of discussion as usual. Join the guys - and a gal!

Which muscle group is on the verge of extinction? From cubical jobs to lifters who are always training t-shirt muscles, the world seems poised against the posterior chain. From thick hamstrings to a brutal and intimidating back capable of heroic feats, let's bring these muscles back to the limelight! Listen-in as powerlifters and bodybuilders alike tip their caps to real power. Also tune-in for some horrific powerlifting news, Crossfit squabbles, and new research on the calorie-is-a-calorie debate. Time to turn around and show your quality!

Lonnie, Fortress and doc student Jon Mike review Expendables 2, wrap up the action hero contest, and share tips on training through life's challenges. From maximum body count flicks to GH use in actors to the single best tip for getting through life events, get in on this! New babies, new jobs, and significant others don't have to keep you from the war of the weights! There are also educational bits on the dose of fish oil that blunts cortisol, the truth behind adrenal fatigue and more!

Phil, Fortress and Dr. L first question some recent studies, then discuss lifting while pregnant. You heard that right. Pregnant. Since Phil's recent and gender-defying pregnancy, the guys have renewed interest. - All kidding aside, this show covers issues from anabolic steroids to jerks on Internet forums to the story of eggs and health. And in the Topic of the Day, there's hard-to-find legitimate info. on lifting and pregnancy. Beware, a regular phone line affects audio quality this time. Fortress will deal harshly with any complaints.

Fortress, Phil and Dr. Lowery continue answering a wave of listener mail, then talk Olympic Games. What's the best way to buy and dose your fish oil? What are some pros and cons of ibuprofen at various doses for lifters? Also, how does one incorporate overhead pressing, and how should a bodybuilder transition from bulking to a cutting diet? Finally, in the Topic of the Day, the guys marvel at the specialization and toughness of Olympic lifters and throwers. There's so much education in this episode you'll be a doctor by the end!

What are the gripes, oddities and experiences of living with excess muscle mass? The guys discuss living large - literally. From broken toilet seats to poorly fitting clothes to chafed thighs, it's likely you'll identify with some of this! Join in for a laugh. Also tune in for listener mail on fascial release, protein types, and regular bowel movements - yes really.

After some news on cortisol and weight loss, the guys share some reader mail and chat with lifter-thrower-awesome-athlete Adriane Wilson. As usual there is a wide range of iron goodness. Is cortisol really the villain we think it is? Is it cocky to be proud of your robust health and functionality as a lifter? And when it comes to lifting for Highland Games, what needs to be done before big gym lifts take place? And how much time should be spent on the sport's skills versus gym lifts? Tune in for these gems and more!

Rob and Phil dive into a host of listener emails - thanks everybody - and talk about their experiences in the gym of late. What body type are YOU? Is body-typing even real science? Also, how is it possible to lose roughly half of one's strength in just two weeks? Then during training discussion, find out what's getting Phil excited about squatting lately and why the guys have been favoring three-days-per-week regimes. From physiology to psychology to an analysis of classic powerlifting approaches, this episode has plenty going on!

Rob, Phil and Lonnie answer a reader question and offer a quick rant before progressing to the Topic of the Day. Are dips good, bad or just ugly? Why do the guys think Americans are broken? And what is the tremendous triune doing in the gym lately? From warm ups in the heat to self-experimentation, hear what's been happening! Plus, stay to the end of the show for random gym music suggestions! Rock on!

Phil, Rob and Lonnie once again sit and talk with industry veteran Danny John. After offering a contest announcement, some news on what drives women crazy, and facts on what weird protein may help you recover, the intrepid trio learns from Big Dan. What are the core responsibilities of a teacher? A coach? What does a veteran coach like Dan do to create peer support in his gym? Tune in for the wisdom!

In an extra-long episode, Lonnie, Rob and Phil talk with doc student Mike Nelson. The focus is the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) conference but the usual menagerie of muscle is also here. Tune in to hear about Phil's whopping double-digit bench press, listener mail, insights from soon-to-be Dr. Nelson, and info. on the upcoming summer funds drive. Brief audio teasers from last weekend's ISSN meeting provide the seeds for much sciencey discussion. Geek out with the guys!

Travel and tech glitches will not stop your hosts! Phil and Lonnie discuss breaking news in sports nutrition, then remind each other that everyone in the iron game should respect his brothers.

Phil and Lonnie interview Olympic lifting coach Joe Micela, then the intrepid triune all share some gym talk. How do Olympic lifters in the U.S. get as far as the Olympic Games? What does a coach do in the final weeks to prepare them? And what are our chances in London? Get in on this behind-the-scenes info.! Also stick around for a rant on ignorance in the U.S. and some regular-guy gym talk on recent training.

Phil, Fortress and Dr. L discuss science and training news before getting to all things protein. From genetic engineering, to stem cells to a new paper refuting high-protein diet risks, there's plenty to learn. The guys also check in on Phil's biceps blow-out and they offer cool learning resources on TV and online. The talk ranges from conspiracy theories to gurus to misguided protein practices on all sides. Join in by offering your own epic protein meal on our Facebook Listeners page! Win one of these sweet 100-dollar 2012 protein textbooks!

Time for gym talk... and some soul searching. Phil, Rob and Lonnie discuss random topics and news, do a movie review, and get brutally honest in the Topic of the Day. From cannibalism to a new CDC report on the zombie apocalypse to careers involving muscle sports, surely there's something in all this discussion to get your attention. Very real career questions do indeed get answered. How have the guys incorporated their love of muscle into their varied careers? What's a waste of time? What surprisingly isn't? Is it better to be self-employed, go corporate, or be an academic? And how can YOU make choices true to your own path? Tune in for the goods.

Dr. Lowery, Rob and Phil discuss the new DMAA ban, then get details on other stimulants like caffeine from guest Dr. Dawn Anderson. Dr. A is a role model for female bodybuilders and academic geeks alike. Tune in for her story and learn from her in the Topic of the Day. From differences among "physically active" research subjects to caffeine, to gender issues and more, this conversation is a great one for both male and female listeners. Join in and learn!

Phil, Fortress and Dr. L share some recent iTunes comments, announce our home gym video contest winner, and then get to talk shop with Stan Efferding! How did the World's Strongest Bodybuilder get his start? What does he think about guys who are all show and no-go? And what does he consider some of his biggest accomplishments? You know you want to find out.

Dr. L, Fortress and Phil discuss the prevalence of powerlifting injuries, movement by movement, then share an amazing new treatment for herniated vertebral discs. Afterwards, super trainer Nick Tumminello shares his ideas on hybridizing bodybuilding and powerlifting. What can bodybuilding bring to powerlifters - and vice versa? How might one go about hybridizing our beloved sports? Tune in for the cross-bred goodies.