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Episode 189 IronRadio - Topic Internet Fitness Forums Dec 29, 2012

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Phil and Lonnie jump right into gym talk, then follow it up with a discussion on Internet fitness forums. From golden rules on etiquette to the mine field awaiting consumers, there's plenty of brutally honest chat. Are large public forums really communities of individual consumers and experts offering valuable insights? Or are we being manipulated? Get facts and opinions from a couple of guys who have worked behind the scenes in this arena for years. Plus, tune in for topics ranging from Winston Churchill to high-rep sets to vomiting from your car door! Where else can you find such audio gold?

Episode 188 IronRadio - Guest Dr. Nick Burd Topic Maxing Muscle Protein Synthesis Dec 23, 2012

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Brace yourself for some Christmas knowledge bombs! Behind-the-scenes facts on muscle research are shared by Dr. Nicholas Burd. Dr. L gets first-hand insights from a guy who is responsible, at least in part, for much of our modern knowledge regarding muscular gains. Tune in for super-juicy topics such as the best per-kilogram dose of protein per meal, when time-under-tension goes bad, how to incorporate new research on the oft-misunderstood high-rep-sets approach, and why ibuprofen exerts mild anabolic effects over time. Dr. Burd even explains how to use - and NOT use - leucine! From isotope-enriched, freshly-butchered research cows to first-hand explanantions from the man doing the research himself, this episode could really surprise you! Enjoy the Christmasy science goodness!

Episode 187 IronRadio - Topic The 2012 Holiday Episode! Dec 15, 2012

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Despite audio gremlins and elves repeatedly messing with the audio, Phil, Lonnie and Rob press on with the show. As always, there's news and gym talk, plus holiday-specific product reviews and gift ideas. What kitchen gadgets does Dr. L find helpful during his preparation of copious amounts of food? What metal music is Fortress buying? What does Coach Stevens suggest for belts, sleeves, shoes and wraps? And - once the audio elves get properly shot down - the tannenbaum trio pontificates on topics from silicon-inflated biceps to pre-workout stimulant stacks. Grab a glass of egg nog and join in the festivities!

Episode 186 IronRadio - Topic How Fat Is Too Fat? Dec 08, 2012

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New show day and time! Join the guys now on Saturday nights. This extra-long episode has the guys sharing tech and science news, then getting to the always-intriguing Topic of the Day. What is science revealing about brown fat and calorie burning? What's bad about carrying extra body fat, beyond aesthetics? And what nutrients and supplements may be effective at helping out your "good" brown fat, given these new discoveries? Then thematically, the intrepid triune offers thoughts on what level of body fat is acceptable for offseason bodybuilders and powerlifters. Love both brains and brawn? It's high-time you joined the Iron Army! Come on in!

Episode 185 IronRadio - Topic News and Listener-generated Topics Nov 30, 2012

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The Mighty Fortress returns! Tune in for personal tips on maintaining your eating and training whilst relocating. Also, hear what Phil's up to, and what listeners are asking on our growing Facebook page. There's a menagerie of topics! From youth lifters to Black Friday competition benches to exploding teeth to curling shampoo bottles, the usual information and insanity ensues. Get in on the coaching, the chit-chat, and the good times!

Episode 184 IronRadio - Topic It's the Little Things You Treasure Nov 21, 2012

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Phil and Dr. L cover science news, both controversial and bogus, before getting to the thematic holiday topic. From unhealthy muscle building behaviors to staring at ta-tas, there's certainly enough here to spark your own Thanksgiving conversations. Also, what are the little things in your lifting lifestyle that you value most? The guys share some of their own thoughts. Plus, tune in for information on the real science behind positive thinking and gratitude, and even updates on the Iron Radio funds drive and Dr. L's Movember beard. Thank you for listening!

Episode 183 IronRadio - Topic Specificity vs Variety in the Gym Nov 15, 2012

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Dr. L and Phil discuss new science on cortisol and protein, then talk shop, then address the Topic of the Day. This week's Topic is a deeper and different dig into something the guys have alluded to in the past: The balance between specificty and variety in the gym. Which concept is more important? How do the guys balance the two and how does bodybuilding differ from powerlifting in this regard? Find out! Plus, tune-in for an update on Phil's gym expansion, how Dr. Lowery bounced back from a recent eight-pound loss, and why there's a bit of 'muscle monster' in us all.

Episode 182 IronRadio - Guest Marty Gallagher Topic Coaching the Greats Nov 08, 2012

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Phil, Rob and Lonnie sit-in with legendary powerlifting coach Marty Gallagher. Marty is author of the Purposeful Primitive and is THE man who has been right there with almost every powerlifting great as history was written. Join the guys for some awesome tales from Valhalla itself, and hear some critiques of the current era... How big were powerlifting crowds in the sport's heyday? How can everyone be a national champion these days? What can the younger guys do, now that human strength has seen its peak in Marty's eyes? Get in on these gold nuggets and some real wisdom on manhood in general.

Episode 181 IronRadio - Topic News, Freebies, Gym and Lab Talk Nov 01, 2012

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Dr. Lowery and Coach Stevens carry the torch in this one. The science news is about common substances that may protect and prolong testosterone in the body. The freebies are apps and online diet analysis tools that could save you hundreds in your quest to measure your intake. And the Topic of the Day involves good ol' gym talk from the guys, as well as some lab talk from Lonnie. If you want to know about bouncing back from weightroom injuries, or what Jim Wendler is doing in November, or how Dr. L is augmenting explosive muscular performance in the lab, TUNE IN for some Movember goodness!

Episode 180 IronRadio - Guest Jason Pegg Topic Three Mistakes Oct 25, 2012

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Caution, potty mouth powerlifters at work. Phil, Rob and Lonnie talk shop with popular powerlifting expert Jason Pegg. Jason's no nonsense beard-and-barbell approach is a breath of fresh air in an industry full of over-wrought muscle gurus. Get in on this GOLD - from how much bedroom slippers add to Jason's deadlift to what he's doing in Jim Wendler's garage. And in all seriousness, find out Jason's thoughts on raw vs. equipped lifts, which mistakes beginners and intermediates make, and more. There's fun and informative talk in this one, as well as listener reviews and spanking new science for female lifters.

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