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Episode 339 IronRadio - Guest Matt Wenning Topic Strength for the Military Nov 15, 2015

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Phil and Lonnie cover news and mail, then talk shop with powerlifter Matt Wenning. The news is about a new way for lifters to look at coffee. The mail addresses prohormones and leanness. Then, in the Topic of the Day, Matt shares his experiences with military and para-military organizations. Have they had the concept of fitness wrong all these years? What can the military learn from strength athletes? And how does military fitness parallel academic fitness? Join in and get the inside scoop. Note: potty-mouth powerlifters at work.

Episode 338 IronRadio - Guest Dr. Peter Fitschen Topic Getting Stage Lean Nov 08, 2015

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This week, after a bit of Iron Radio listener mail on entry-level powerlifting, the guys discuss how to get competition-lean with Dr. Peter Fitschen. Peter is a natural pro bodybuilder who also holds graduate degrees in physiology and nutrition. Plenty gets discussed. What principle is most important to know when dieting? How long do these extreme diets take? Should a dieter choose multiple shows to enter? And what does a bodybuilder need to look out for in the final throes of a half-year diet? Tune in to find out!

Episode 337 IronRadio - Topic News, Listener Appreciation Nov 01, 2015

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Coach Stevens and Drs. Mike and Lowery cover news, mail, and the Topic of the Day. The news and mail are about red meat, creatine, certifications, and fasting cardio for women. The Topic of the Day is the promised segment that involves listener appreciation. The guys turn to the facebook Listeners Page and offer further insight of their own on traveling to events. Grocery lists, equipment, and last-minute water balance plans get attention. It's time again for your weekly dose of Iron!

Episode 336 IronRadio - Topic News, Mail, Superfans Oct 25, 2015

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This week Dr. L covers news and listener mail, then asks licensed counselor Kelly Lowery to bring some information on the phenomenon of superfans. The news covers paleo diets and a surprising protein supplement. The Topic of the Day covers the super-fan concept. What is a superfan? How are they identified? And how do bodybuilding and powerlifting fans differ from mainstream superfans? Tune in and find out!

Episode 335 IronRadio - Topic Strength Guild Games, Attending Events Oct 18, 2015

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Join in for a roundtable discussion with Strength Guild Games competitors. These lifters were feeling rocked but positive about some extreme performances the prior day. In the Topic of the Day, everyone offers insights on event preparation. As the co-hosts gear up for the listener appreciation event, which will ask listeners to offer their own tips, it seemed an opportune time to also ask the coaches and competitors on-hand. This episode was recorded on the road, so again please forgive minor glitches.

Episode 334 IronRadio - Topic Best Bulking Oct 11, 2015

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After listener mail, the guys talk Autumnal bulking. With the smell of Guinness meat pies and chili in the cool fall air, how can they not? During listener mail, tune in for facts and opinions on using saunas, dietary supplements for older lifters, and more. In the Topic of the Day, everyone offers thoughts on how to take advantage of high calorie foods without simply acquiring a jiggling belly. This week there was a fairly catastrophic tech breakdown, so please forgive the glitches.

Episode 333 IronRadio - Topic Listener Mail, Lifter Jokes Oct 04, 2015

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This week Iron Radio gets increasingly silly. Some serious listener questions give way to lifter jokes! In the mail, speculation on mixed strength-endurance events brings about some thoughts. Then a British listener comments on the vegan article critiqued on-air recently. Afterward, questions involve bulking, periodization, and cold-hot contrast showers for recovery. The Topic of the Day then gets funny. Learn about such important topics as... How Franco Columbu is a metaphor for life, how to identify a novice bodybuilder, why powerlifting is not a sport, when to call 911 after dieting, why runners waste time, which vegan practices are questionable, and tons more! Finally, note that the fall funds drive is kicking off and the guys appreciate your support. Come on in for Iron Radio's first humor-specific topic.

Episode 332 IronRadio - Topic How to Stall Progress, Bloopers Sep 27, 2015

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Jon, Lonnie and Phil cover the usual mail and news, then get sarcastic. In the mail, a vegetarian lifter speaks up. In the news, learn what a Big Mac does to you within an hour. Then the Topic of the Day turns increasingly tongue-in-cheek. If you've ever wanted to stagnate your strength and size gains, the guys are here to help. Find out how to stall your progress in a variety of ways - program hopping, undereating, getting injured, imitating the pros - the list gets long and humorous. Then, since the discussion was brief, stick around for behind-the-scenes bloopers. These reveal the coffee slurping, tired and blunt ramblings of the co-hosts on all sorts of topics over recent months. Brace yourself, some get a little explicit!

Episode 331 IronRadio - Topic Support Gear Sep 20, 2015

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News and listener questions get addressed, then the Topic of the Day ensues. News covers curry recipes and vegan bodybuilding, and the listener question is on spinal fusion surgery for young lifters. After the mid-show break, the discussion covers support gear. Questions get answered. When should one use straps? Are belts often used incorrectly? And how do belts get used differently among muscle sports? Why do the co-hosts love sleeves? And what's up with the excessive taping trend? Tune in for facts and opinions. This episode grows into a bit of a variety show, so if you are into sports nutrition, injury treatment, or simple support gear, come on in!

Episode 330 IronRadio - Guest Host Jerell Barber Topic Mind-in-the-Muscle Sep 13, 2015

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Guest host Jerell Barber joins the guys for news chat and a discussion on the mental side of lifting. In the news, a blog written by Dani Shugart draws listener attention. Then Dr. Lowery offers a random mini-review of modalities that may help with muscle soreness and recovery. There are many and some are better than others, depending on the desired outcome. In the Topic of the Day, everyone looks at the Mnd-in-the-Muscle, or perhaps Mind-in-the-Movement, concept. Is it better to deeply associate with what you are doing or to dissociate? Come on in to get varying perspectives!

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