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Episode 99 IronRadio - Guest Dr. Joey Antonio Topic Supplement Controversies Apr 06, 2011

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Lonnie and Fortress (a little) talk to postdoc-trained sports nutrition authority Joey Antonio about some of the "sacred cows" (myths and dogma) surrounding dietary supplements. Are they truly reserved for use only after one's diet is pristine? Does industry corrupt or enable proper research on sports supplements? Do professional sports nutrition groups work together enough to help the public on these issues? Time to get the skinny! ***Finally, we'd like to continue a new section here in our feed notes - appreciation of deserving listeners. Here's a hearty thanks to some of our newest supporting members and donors, like Jill, Marc, Joseph, and Seth, for stepping up to help us improve Internet media for bodybuilders and strength athletes. Fifty thanks, guys! And supporting listeners, your mugs are on the way!***

Episode 98 IronRadio - Guest Kelly Starrett Topic Self Care for Performance Mar 30, 2011

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Phil, Rob and Lonnie talk to physical therapist and strength coach Kelly Starrett about simple things that simultaneously enhance self care AND surprisingly add up to boost your lifts. Can you really do simple but critical things that boost performance as soon as tomorrow or even in just a few hours? What's a common feature of ergogenic interventions, from creatine to sodium ingestion to glycerol to carb loading to anabolic steroids? Listen and learn! ***Finally, we'd like to continue a new section here in our feed notes - appreciation of deserving listeners. Here's a hearty thanks to some of our newest supporting members and donors, like Jill, Marc, Joseph, and Seth, for stepping up to help us improve Internet media for bodybuilders and strength athletes. Fifty thanks, guys! And supporting listeners, your mugs are on the way!***

Episode 97 IronRadio - Guest Scott Mendelson Topic Big Benching Mar 23, 2011

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Rob, Phil and Jon talk to The king of the bench press, Scott Mendelson. From support gear to accessory work to technique to some harsh words for the Westside lifters, Scott lays it down. Tune in to hear from one of the best bench pressers in history. ***Finally, we'd like to continue a new section here in our feed notes - appreciation of deserving listeners. Here's a hearty thanks to some of our newest supporting members, like JR, Jon, and Seth, for stepping up to help us improve Internet media for bodybuilders and strength athletes. Fifty thanks, guys! Your mugs are on the way!***

Episode 96 IronRadio - Guest John Davies Topic Functional Training Mar 16, 2011

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Phil, Rob and Lonnie talk to Coach John Davies about true functional training. How much do traditional weight room movements transfer into on-the-field performance? What does functional training boil down to and how do you incorporate it? Have you been bamboozled by corporate influence, causing you to miss the point? The truth is simpler than you think! Tune in for some great education, consumer advocacy and opinion. ***Finally, we'd like to start a new section here in our feed notes - appreciation of deserving listeners. Here's a hearty thanks to some of our newest supporting members, like JR, Jon, and Seth, for stepping up to help us improve Internet media for bodybuilders and strength athletes. Fifty thanks, guys! Your mugs are on the way!***

Episode 95 IronRadio - Guests Layne Norton and Ben Hartman Topic Natural Bodybuilding Mar 09, 2011

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Lonnie, Rob and Phil catch up with natural pro bodybuilders Layne Norton and Ben Hartman, despite Skype's inability to obey our commands. Then Ben educates us on how the term -natural- differs from terms like legal, drug tested, etc. What equals natural? How do natural bodybuilders prepare differently for a competition? How do they make money, if any, from their sport? Tune in and find out! ***Finally, we'd like to start a new section here in our feed notes - appreciation of deserving listeners. Here's a hearty thanks to some of our newest supporting members, like JR, Jon, and Seth, for stepping up to help us improve Internet media for bodybuilders and strength athletes. Fifty thanks, guys! Your mugs are on the way!***

Episode 94 IronRadio - Guest BILL PEARL Topic Perceptions of Bodybuilders Mar 02, 2011

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Anyone in the iron game should listen closely to this guest for their own sake. Rob, Phil and Lonnie talk with bodybuilding legend Bill Pearl, now 80 years old, about how society perceives bodybuilders, whether or not the opinions are correct, and how bodybuilders should handle themselves. Bill also touches on his master work - a book on strength and muscle building throughout human history. Bill, thank you sir, for being a hero to us all.

Episode 93 IronRadio - Topic The Iron Radio Sphincter Awards! Feb 23, 2011

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After some breaking news blurbs, Lonnie, Rob and Jon Mike nominate some of the least legitimate and cheesiest things in the fitness industry for Iron Radio Schincter Awards. What's the cheesiest advertisement we've seen or heard? Which dietary supplements or pieces of exercise equipment are laughable? What embarrassing events have happened in bodybuilding that are worthy of tounge-in-cheek derision? Tune in and find out!

Episode 92 IronRadio - Topic The Get-swole 72 Supplement Breakthrough! Feb 16, 2011

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Phil fills in for us all with a special insider scoop and interview! Jesse Burdick reveals juicy secrets behind the Get-swole 72 supplement breakthrough! Don't be afraid of gaining four inches on your guns in a few days.

Episode 9 Experiments vs Experience 2.0 What makes one competitive in powerlifting II Feb 09, 2011

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Rob (Fortress) and Lonnie answer a question specific to powerlifting... What exactly is competitive status? From performance classifications (Elite, Masters, Class I, II, III, IV) to drugs, to support gear, a ton of info. gets shared. Can YOU compete and break into one of these powerlifting categories? Can you go to the top of them without drugs OR gear? Time to get an idea. Opinions and science fly everywhere in this episode, as usual. ***THIS IS NOT THE FLAGSHIP IRON RADIO PODCAST, BUT A DIFFERENT SHOW THAT WILL SOMETIMES APPEAR***

Episode 91 IronRadio - Topic Training: Why do you do it? Feb 02, 2011

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After some breaking news blurbs, Lonnie, Rob and Phil spill the beans about their own origins and motivations. How and why did these salty dogs and veteran competitors become "lifers"? What moves someone from his or her initial exposure to lifting, toward fully embracing the lifestyle? There are some commonalities that you may identify with!

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