Iron Radio

Dr. L starts picking up the pieces of an audio meltdown while he and Phil share news, mail, and a discussion on the timing of less-than-heavy training. When is it okay to go lighter? How is it done without wasting time? Find out! Also, tune in for topics like taste changes in heavy-set people, protein and kidney health, and plenty more. Finally, thanks go out to supporters like these who faithfully back Iron Radio - Joel, Robert, Fred, Michael, Eliazar, Jacob, and Cory. You are appreciated!

Despite technical issues, Dr. Nelson and Coach Stevens check in with Dr. Chris Lockwood to learn about the dietary supplement industry and what consumers should know. Learn key terms and how the laws have evolved to make your own better decisions. Also, thanks go out to supporters like these who faithfully back Iron Radio - Frederick, Ruvim, Jonathan, Douglas, Christopher, Philip, Joseph, Michael, Cale, Wyatt, and Jarrett. You are appreciated!

After some food industry news that further confuses the plant versus meat debate, Phil and Lonnie talk with strongman performer David Whitley. From definitions inherent to density training to its novel stimulus and other applications, Dave shares his recent passion - and a single dumbbell challenge. Lastly, thanks go out to supporters who helped make this episode possible - Austin, Steak-n-Hoagie Shop, Kara, Jon, and Andrew. You are appreciated!

With Phil at a meet, Drs. Lowery and Nelson discuss the concept of super foods. Specific nutrients and phytochemicals, functional benefits for bodybuilders and powerlifters, and food sources get attention. Also, of course, thanks go out to supporters who helped make this episode possible - Neil, Tyler, Steven, Alan, Jill and Kurt. You are appreciated!

Returning to a topic of growing popularity, the guys check in with exercise physiologist and gut microbiome researcher Dr. Sara Campbell. From types of gut microbes, to foods listeners should consider, to time frames and expectations, plenty gets covered from a lifter's perspective. Also, a huge thank you goes out to supporters who helped make this episode possible - Britney, Shannon, Thomas, Travis, Nathan, David, Michael, and Joe. You are appreciated!

Listener mail and news are again building up, this time with some controversy. Topics range from training on a low-calorie diet, to new dietary guidelines, the best artifical sweetener for weight loss, a new TV series on feats of strength, ketogenic diets, and tons more. Lastly, thank you to supporters who help make IronRadio possible - Eliazar, Jacob, Cory, Jonathan, Christopher, Douglas, Philip, and Ruvim. You are appreciated!

What are you good at? Not so good at? And how do you know? Coach Stevens and Dr. Lowery prompt listeners to think about these things using themselves as examples. Categories of self-assessment range from physique to performance and more. Also tune in for listener mail on caffeine tolerance, and science news on optimal fish oil dose and sodium restriction. Lastly, a big thank you goes out to supporters Rory, Stephen, Korey, Matthew, Chris, and Zafer. You are appreciated!

Coming off and intense period of professional travel, the guys look forward to some mid-summer downtime with changed-up training, eating and sleeping. The episode begins with Dr. L sharing some science and market news on potential CBD risks and meat-plant hybrid foods, then joins each co-host individually for commentary on how their summer lifting differs. Also of course, weekly gratitude is extended, this time to supporters Steven, Damon, Alan, Andrew, Neil, Tyler, and Michael. You are appreciated!

After the weekly mail and news, Phil talks shop with Lonnie and Mike about Jim Wendler's visit for the competition he hosted and other summer travels. Also tune in for discussion on demonized dietary supplements, processed foods' relationship to food allergies, tart cherry extracts for joint and muscle pain, and more. Lastly, thanks go out to Jill, Kurt, Marek, the Outdoor Alliance Company, Ryan, and David. You are appreciated!

In a special episode, Drs. Lowery and Nelson share highlights - on site - from this year's International Society of Sports Nutrition conference in Las Vegas.

Ever wanted to make serious money as a trainer? Fitness business coach Michelle Blakely joins the guys for a conversation on how to do it right. Topics range from professionalism to client on-boarding to marketing, pricing, and more. Also tune in for talk on strength-vs-endurance gains and sex differences during ketogenic dieting. Finally, thank you to the following members for their strong support - Kara, Austin, Jon, Korey, Rory, Chris, and Matthew. You are appreciated!

Powerlifter and firefighter Dal Gains returns to share insights on strength and size development for his profession. Also tune in for mail and news on trying a strongman competition, ketogenic diets, and the science of sleep. Lastly, gratitude goes out to the following members for their strong support - Jon, Andrew, Neil, Tyler, Steven, and Alan. You are appreciated!

With listener mail and news backing up, it's time to share. In fact, there's more in a pile than can even be handled! In any case, topics getting attention include a new Westside Barbell documentary, cold water immersion, use of weird localized light frequencies to stimulate mitochondria, a minor super power exhibited by habituated coffee consumers, processed foods, scary bodybuilding supplements, and hormonal effects of rye fiber that may benefit carb tolerance. Lastly, huge thanks go out to new supporter David as well as to the usual crew who keep the lights on, for example - Steven, Alan, Neil, Damon, Jill, Kurt, and the Outdoor Alliance Company. You are appreciated!

In an unusual patchwork episode, Dr. Lowery shares some mail and news, then talks a bit about weird neurological issues that lifters may confront. Dr. Nelson adds his commentary after the mid-show break. Across the episode, topics range from joint health, to over-feeding, to nutrients that affect the nervous system, to hands-on soft tissue work and visual issues. Gratitude is also extended to Travis, Britney, Nathan, Joel, Marsh, and Robert for their support of the show. You are appreciated!

This week the guys revisit assistance work meant to support the big three lifts in powerlifting. Movements, equipment, and weakpoints get attention. Also tune in for listener Q and A on distance coaching, the history of Iron Radio, and why you might prefer bitter versus sweet beverages. Lastly, supporters like the following are never forgotten - Jacob, Cory, Douglas, Cale, Tom, and Wyatt. You are appreciated!

For the indisputable 10-year landmark episode, Lonnie and Phil keep it light with rapid-response, this-or-that opinions on various bodybuilding-specific topics. Also tune in for listener questions on pork as a protein source and how to keep track of periodized training programs. And supporters like the following are never forgotten - John, Steak and Hoagie Shop, Kara, Austin, Jon, and Andrew. You are appreciated!

Powerlifter, grad student, podcaster, and Irishman, Arthur Lynch joins the discussion this week. Topics range from dietary supplement regulation to de-stressing in nature, to the state of podcasting in the powerlifting community. Many thanks go out to those who helped make this episode possible - Kurt, Jill, Marek, Ryan, Prasan, David, Joe, and the Outdoor Alliance Company. You are appreciated!

After some mail and news, mostly on the controversial nature of cholesterol, the guys head into the kitchen to talk shop in a different sort of way. From farm-raised to fast-prep and from fresh to frozen, plenty gets discussed. Also gratitude goes out to those who helped make this episode possible. Guys like Prasan, David, Joe, Michael, and Thomas. You are appreciated!

There's more gym talk this week. Mike, Lonnie and Phil continue to offer their perspectives on what is meant by common gym terms like lean, out of shape, old school, big eats, and more. Also tune in for news on mushroom nutrition, posing music, and physiologic flexibility. Lastly, thanks go out to new IronRadio supporter Jonathan, and to Cory, Eliazar, Jacob, Christopher, Philip, and Douglas. You are appreciated!

It's time for some gym talk. After offering some news on a new diet analysis tool, beta agonists, and a new fish oil-derived drug, the guys talk shop. From the guys' perspectives, what is meant by adjectives like strong, over-fat, and large mammal? Find out! Also, thanks go out to IronRadio supporters Zafer, John, Steak-n-Hoagie Shop, Austin, and Kara. You are appreciated!