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Episode 129 IronRadio - Topic Contest Tales, Lifting As Its Own End Nov 03, 2011

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Lonnie and Fortress have a very candid talk about what competing felt like for Rob after years away from the competitive scene. Have you ever wondered what it's like to pit yourself against other men - and more importantly, yourself? Will something awaken within you? Get a perspective! Also tune in for a meat pie recipe that's guaranteed to pack on mass this fall season - and - listen to the discussion on lifting for its own sake. Virtually all sports now employ lifting in various ways, but what about the purity of MASS and RAW STRENGTH as their own ends? Tune in and get back to your roots! ***PS IronRadio is now jointly airing on PRIMAL FM on Saturday nights; your radio is no longer safe. Rock on!***

Episode 128 IronRadio - Guest Paul Klinger Topic Doping Control Oct 27, 2011

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Lonnie and Phil talk with Paul Klinger, Director at Informed Choice.org about contaminated dietary supplements. How prevalent is contamination? What are the most common contaminants? Steroids? Stimulants? Should you even care if you're not in the NCAA or Olympics? And during the Topic of the Day, the guys talk with Paul about why bodybuilders and powerlifters get so much doping attention by the media. They also debate whether or not professional sports should even BE tested. ***PS IronRadio is now jointly airing on PRIMAL FM on Saturday nights; your radio is no longer safe. Rock on!***

Episode 127 IronRadio - Topic Listener Mail, Unhealthy Strength Sports II Oct 20, 2011

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Phil, Rob, and Lonnie share some very positive listener mail and news before getting to the topic of the day. It's time the full triumvirate weighed-in on the unhealthy side of strength sports. Rather than harp on drug use, the guys range all over the place discussing blood pressure, serum lipids, flexibility myths, inflammation and arthritis, among other stuff. How does one prevent or address these things? Tune in for the goods.***PS IronRadio is now jointly airing on PRIMAL FM on Saturday nights; your radio is no longer safe. Rock on!***

Episode 126 IronRadio - Topic Gym Talk, Unhealthy Strength Sports Oct 14, 2011

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Dr. Lowery and Fortress talk shop about his rapidly approaching powerlifting meet. If you've wondered what goes through the head of a competitor right before a competition, this will offer you insight. Fortress is friggin' strong for a clean and raw lifter but can he pull it together when under the microscope? Also, Dr. L shares some brand new news that may appear biased to some. It relates to how Strongman athletes are less healthy than runners. Are these size-impaired researchers prejudiced against our heftier ilk? ***PS IronRadio is now jointly airing on PRIMAL FM on Saturday nights; your radio is no longer safe. Rock on!***

Episode 125 IronRadio - Topic Evolution of Strength in Sport Oct 07, 2011

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Phil and Fortress talk shop, Lonnie shares some breaking steroidal science news, and then Rob and Phil are on to the topic of the day. What's on tap... Fortress struggles to avoid getting kicked out of his gym, Phil plays water balloon, and Lonnie launches our fall contest. The day's topic questions how strong humans have REALLY become and what truly equals elite. If you're so big you break toilet seats, you'll be especially interested in this episode. ***PS IronRadio is now jointly airing on PRIMAL FM on Saturday nights; your radio is no longer safe. Rock on!***

Episode 124 IronRadio - Guest John Meadows Topic Preserve Muscle on a Diet Sep 29, 2011

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Dr. L, Fortress and Phil share a little athletic and scientific news, then interview top bodybuilder John Meadows. This guy is a real trooper and class act. In fact, John is fresh off the Mr. North America just a few weeks ago. After some initial history and more sharing of his current activities, Big John joins the topic of the day. How does a high-level competitor specifically approach contest dieting? How does one hold onto precious muscle mass as a diet drags on? How long should YOU diet, based on your starting point and physiological state? Tune in and get a competitor's eye view. ***PS IronRadio is now jointly airing on PRIMAL FM on Saturday nights; your radio is no longer safe. Rock on!***

Episode 123 IronRadio - Topic Polypharmacy in Muscle Sports Sep 22, 2011

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Dr. L, Fortress and Phil cover news from vikings to sperm banks to cloven skulls to Mr. Olympia results. Yes, they can stretch THAT far. Lonnie even shares some erudite info. on whether growth hormone or IGF-1 is the main mechanism behind modern 'beyond juice' muscle growth. Then the guys move on to the topic of the day - use of multiple drugs, especially growth hormone, in strength sports. Does something magical happen when a bodybuilder stacks androgens plus GH plus insulin and IGF-1? What are the consequences? How are high-tech bodybuilding careers lasting compared to the old juice-only days? Tune in and get both facts and opinions. ***PS IronRadio is now jointly airing on PRIMAL FM on Saturday nights; your radio is no longer safe. Rock on!***

Episode 122 IronRadio - Topic Planning Off Days Sep 15, 2011

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Rob, Phil and Lonnie talk about recent bodybuilding and nutrition news, then move on to the day's topic. Who's in the upcoming Mr. Olympia? How is the sport changing, including women's bodybuilding? Is it just about sex and money or is there some competitive purity left? Also, what's the FDA got planned regarding your supplements? And in the day's topic, how many days per week do YOU take off from the gym? And do you ever plan multiple days - even a week - off from training entirely? Could you even MAKE yourself do so? Listen in for some insight. ***PS IronRadio is now jointly airing on PRIMAL FM on Saturday nights; your radio is no longer safe. Rock on!***

Episode 121 IronRadio - Topic Misrepresentation in Bodybuilding, Powerlifting Sep 08, 2011

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Dr. L, Rob and Phil talk about recent training, nutrition, news and drugs. Fortress stuns even Phil and Lonnie with the dosages he's seen abused. The discussion then segues into the topic of the day - misrepresentation in bodybuilding and powerlifting. It happens all the time on the covers of magazines and in ads. A huge dude holds up a supplement bottle as he flexes his 24-inch pythons. Is it all greed and lies or just athletes on-contract trying to get ahead while avoiding inconvenient truths? How many times do the young or uninitiated try a product held up by a shredded behemoth, only to wonder why they can't achieve such awesomeness? Tune in for the behind the scenes chat. ***PS IronRadio is now jointly airing on PRIMAL FM on Saturday nights; your radio is no longer safe. Rock on!***

Episode 120 IronRadio - Guest Rockman Wylie Topic Raw Lifting Sep 01, 2011

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Rob Fortress Fortney and Phil the Thrill Stevens interview Phillip Rockman Wylie. It's a veritable cornucopia of nicknames. Tune in and get a competitor's eye view of how raw powerlifing differs from conventional lifting. Are you man (or woman) enough to go RAW? ***PS IronRadio is now jointly airing on PRIMAL FM on Saturday nights; your radio is no longer safe. Rock on!***

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