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Episode 199 IronRadio - Topic Spring Lifting Camp, Defining Goals Mar 09, 2013

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Phil and Lonnie do their usual thing, but in a unique way - from the floor of the Strength Guild facility. Iron Radio listeners become Iron Radio doers in this episode, joining the guys under the bar and on the podcast too. Find out what can be learned from some intensive coaching, shop talk, and a little lab science. Then, in the Topic of the Day, the guys talk about defining goals. How does one determine what he's good at? What's realistic? What choices and sacrifices must be made? The door to Spring lifting camp is open, all you need to do is come on in!

Episode 198 IronRadio - Guest Ken O'Neill 2 Topic Soviets, Untapped Potential Mar 02, 2013

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Phil, Rob and Lonnie rant, brag on listeners, answer listener mails, and chat again with Ken O'Neill. Why is Lonnie railing against science journalists? Who just kicked arse at the Arnold Weekend IPF event? What are the pros and cons of lifting belts? And, after the break, what did the Soviets explore with their athletes and what's lacking in our modern Western approach? Facts and opinions fly. Come listen to Ken's historical and behind-the-scenes commentary. It's time again for your weekly dose of information, discussion, and even a little barbarism. Conan, what is best in life?!

Episode 197 IronRadio - Topic Judging Subjectivity in Strength Sports Feb 23, 2013

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The guys share science news, popular media news, and industry news, followed by the Topic of the Day. From green coffee extracts to steroid hype to valuing extreme athletes of all kinds, facts and opinions fly. How well does green coffee help one lean out? What's the mechanism? And is the mass media once again dredging for a steroid connection to crime? Further, what does the scrawny look of competitive runners say - and NOT say - about them? Finally, after the mid-show break, the discussion turns to how strength sports are judged. From gray areas to apple-vs-orange comparisons to influencing a judge, observations and opinions are offered. Time to enter the discussion!

Episode 196 IronRadio - Guest Mike Walker Topic Transitioning to Olympic Lifting Feb 16, 2013

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Lonnie, Phil and Fortress cover a wide variety of news, then talk with olympic Games hopeful Mike Walker. First, in Iron Brotherhood news, a listener comments on last week's popular but controversial show. Then, in industry news, the science vs. practice pendulum swings widely, prompting the guys to chime in. Finally, after sharing spanking new science on myostatin inhibitors, your hosts turn to Big Mike. How does Mike feel his background in Strongman has translated to Olympic lifting? How do the traditions and politics differ in his new sport? Further, what advice do Mike and Phil have regarding the learning curve of transitioning into the sport? And finally, what's up with the new documentary film that's chronicling Mike's Olympic quest? Learn the answers in this week's Iron Radio!

Episode 195 IronRadio - Guest Ken ONeill Topic Mental-Spiritual-Social Influences on Physical Culture Feb 09, 2013

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Phil, Lonnie and Rob get historical insights from physical culture insider Ken ONeill. A man close to greats like Frank Zane and Bill Pearl, Ken has a wealth of information and a unique perspective. Historical influences become present-day lessons as one talks to Ken. Many questions get answered. How did steroids affect the scene in the 60s? Were we right or wrong about them? How hybridized were physique athletes? Where did Buddhism come into play? And what social and financial drivers control much of what we think now days? Let's get some answers in this latest edition of Iron Radio!

Episode 194 IronRadio - Topic News and Gym Talk Tangents Feb 02, 2013

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Fortress, Phil and Lonnie discuss science and power sport news before getting carried off in multiple unplanned directions. Indeed, the Topic of the Day gets postponed as the tangential trio talks about weight gain and loss, breakfast, little girls with near-900 pound powerlifting totals, and plenty more. What's the latest on the chronobiology of weight gain? What do the guys consider mature when it comes to exercise programming? And when the heck is the viking-esque weekend in which Lonnie and Phil will eat, lift and talk shop with a select few friends? Listen to find out!

Episode 193 IronRadio - Topic News, Crowded Gyms, Conditioning Jan 26, 2013

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Lonnie, Rob and Phil share science news, community news, and gym talk before getting to a double Topic of the Day. The guys range from vasodilating drugs to overeating to why they tend to agree on most issues. And, importantly, what is the Iron Radio Weight Gain Challenge? Dare you commit? Finally, what do you do when your gym is overly packed this time of year? And how does one tailor his or her cardio choices? Join in and find out!

Episode 192 IronRadio - Topic A Call to Paul Carter, Powerlifting Federations Jan 19, 2013

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Caution - Powerlifter potty mouths. Phil fights through a rough phone connection to be our huckleberry. He calls powerlifting competitor Paul Carter and nothing is safe. From bacon to gym talk to the the good and bad in powerlifting federations, these guys give honest opinions. And tune in to hear early insights into their new federation!

Episode 191 IronRadio - Topic News, Programming for Leanness Jan 12, 2013

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Fortress and Dr. L cover science and industry news, then answer leanness questions. From red wine as an ergogenic aid to the "new" supplement phenibut to the state of modern muscle magazines, the guys rant. Are anti-doping researchers going overboard? What are magazines missing? And in the Topic of the Day, what are your choices when manipulating your leanness phase? Finally, is Lonnie mispronouncing the old Soviet drug, phen-i-byoot? Listen in and decide for yourself. Heck, you can even "whey in" on the Iron Radio Facebook page!

Episode 190 IronRadio - Guest Chad Waterbury Topic High-Frequency Training Jan 05, 2013

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Lonnie, Rob, and Phil talk training and neuromuscular function with Chad Waterbury. Chad is a guy who is using his neurology background to challenge convention regarding exercise programming for lifters. How much brutality is really necessary to adequately stimulate muscle growth? If less than a 60-minute workout is required, what does that mean for weekly frequency of lifting? Can we really hasten gains by briefly training a muscle group 4, 5 or 6 times per week? And how can this be done without frying yourself? Tune in to find out!

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