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Episode 279 IronRadio - Topic Favorite Lifting Techniques and Programs Sep 21, 2014

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Dr. Lowery and Phil share science news and industry news, then talk about their favorite lifting techniques of late. In science news, the guys cover vitamins, fish oils, and coffee naps. In industry news, the Mr. Olympia weekend gets discussion. Then, in the Topic of the Day, favorite training techniques and programs are on tap. Eccentric reps, potentiation, avoiding failure, neural plasticity, and frequency overload get attention. Also, do you fight reps or coast through a lockout? Do you condition yourself to fail? Are you optimizing your muscle protein synthesis windows? Tune in and get some insights. Future guests are also offered. Pull up a bench and get in on this!

Episode 278 IronRadio - Topic What Makes a Guru Sep 14, 2014

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Coach Stevens and Dr. L share industry and science news, then go after some of the slickest conmen in our industry. In the news, super-total events, very-high-protein diets, and a new healthy snack get attention. Then, in the Topic of the Day, the guys target nutrition and fitness gurus. What defines a guru? What's an advanced guru? What are they studying to take advantage of you? And why else are they a threat? Tune in and find out. Also covered are cults of personality, God complexes, fake universities, and reinventing established educational paths in one's own image. Tune in and defend yourself!

Episode 277 IronRadio - Topic News and Reviews Sep 07, 2014

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Dr. Lowery and Fortress cover all sorts of news, go off on tangents, and review weight gainers. In industry news, the death of a famous bodybuilder leads to discussion on career longevity. Where do YOU stand on burning out versus fading away? In science news, new fat loss studies shed light on traditional bodybuilding approaches. Are two meals better than six? Does building muscle inadvertently cause fat loss? And if so, when? Then, in the Topic of the Day, the purchase of a weight gainer powder leads to an invesigation and review of what's actually in them. Can the same product vary depending on where it's sold? Are you paying forty bucks for a tub of cheap sugar? And what's good about mass gainers in general? Tune in and wise up!

Episode 276 IronRadio - Guest Ben Moore Topic Strongman, Powerlifting Aug 31, 2014

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First, Phil talks with large mammal Ben Moore on his success in both strongman and powerlifting. Topics range from the interplay between the sports, to peaking for a meet, to nutrition. Then after the break, join Lonnie and guest host Jon Mike for some gym talk. The guys cover conjugate training, using eccentric contractions for gains, and more. Want advice from both an elite competitor and a scientist-lifter? Join the conversation!

Episode 275 IronRadio - Guest Spencer Aiken Topic Meathead vs. Mainstream Aug 24, 2014

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Dr. Lowery and Phil share some news and talk with strength coach Spencer Aiken. Topics abound. Mosquitoes, lactate, highland games, statistics, injury rehab, education, competitors, moms, kids, motivation, and more! This episode wraps up Part III in a series of interviews with industry insiders. It's also sure to interest listeners who are trainers and coaches. Ditch the local radio drivel and join your like-minded brothers on Iron Radio. Come on in!

Episode 274 IronRadio - Guest Jeff McCarrell Topic Behind the Scenes at Supplement Companies Aug 17, 2014

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A guest co-host, an industry insider, and some extra Fortress make for one full episode. First, in the news, a whey protein product and carb dosing get attention by Drs. Lowery and Nelson. Then, come behind the scenes at bodybuilding supplement companies with guest Jeff McCarrell. If you've ever wondered how someone rises in the industry to become a powerhouse, this story is for you. Positives, negatives, and tales of all kinds are offered. Then it's time for the Enter the Fortress segment, in which Fortress shares his own tales of good, bad, and ugly. Pull up a bench and join the conversation!

Episode 273 IronRadio - Guest Bryan Krahn Topic Working in the Industry Aug 10, 2014

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Join the guys for an insider discussion about the bodybuilding-dietary-supplement-fitness industry. Blogger, editor, marketer Bryan Krahn shares highs, lows, and tales of working behind the scenes. Topics range from dietary supplement sales networks, to ghost writing, to rote formulaic articles, to the mininmal role of science that few realize. Also tune in for history and thoughts on prohormones, ephedrine, DNP, and more. Finally, join the guys in a new membership drive and score a t-shirt while supplies last. Got time? We've got audio! It's time again for your weekly dose of Iron.

Episode 272 IronRadio - Guest Bill Llewellyn Topic Anabolic Fats, Steroids Aug 03, 2014

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After sharing news on fatty acid supplements and Russian powerlifting, the guys talk with William Llewellyn. Two distinct topics get attention. Llewellyn is well-read on both dietary fats and anabolic steroids, and has a passion for sharing the information. As owner of the patent on arachidonic acid for muscle gain, Bill explains why simply eating lots of precursor vegetable oils won't dramatically increase this important fatty acid in your muscle cells. He then speculates on how arachidonic acid interacts with fish oils, inflammation, and muscle growth. As author of the Anabolics Reference Guide, Bill then shares facts and opinions on the effects and side effects of various types of drugs. Finally, in the Enter the Fortress segment, Rob rails against the latest pro bodybuilder-turned-supplement-purveyor. Brace yourself for a little profanity, a lot of blunt opinion, and an extra long episode!

Episode 271 IronRadio - Guest Dr. Chris Peters Topic Science for Lifters Jul 27, 2014

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This week the pendulum swings toward egghead rather than meathead. Or perhaps how to use your inner egghead to become a better meathead! After recent discussions on self-publishing and changing your game, in the weight room or at the table, the guys turn to an evidence expert. Dr. Chris Peters from Sense About Science and Ask for Evidence shares advice on topics relevant to the thinking man's lifter. What constitutes good evidence? Why is our community particularly vulnerable to being bamboozled? What questions should you ask when presented with a claim? Get answers and even check out the www.SenseAboutScience.org nutrition quiz to see if you can even detect a made-up diet from one that's actually marketed. Topics herein range from CLA to amino acids to genetically modified foods and more. Come on in and become a smarter fitness consumer!

Episode 270 IronRadio - Topic Gym Talk, Listener Mail Jul 20, 2014

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Grab some coffee and join the gym talk! Phil and Lonnie cover recent happenings in the fitness industry, then answer listener questions from email and Facebook. First, in the news, a USSF super-total event is coming up, Benedikt Magnusson relights the competitive fire, Dr. L shares insights from experimenting with training volume, and American Muscle is coming to Discovery Channel. Then, in the Topic of the Day, the guys cover varied topics such as personal training certifications, branched chain amino acids, abrupt and intense neural stimulation before a lift, and plenty more. It's time again for Iron Radio!

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