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Episode 90 IronRadio - Topic Intangible Training Skills Jan 26, 2011

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Lonnie, Rob and Phil talk about the hidden intangibles of training in the iron game. Questions abound! What are these skills? Can they help you determine when to push forward versus call it a day in the gym? Will they ever help you decide when to eat big, pick a competition date, or train around an injury? Can YOU develop these skills of bodily and psychological hyper-perception? Get these questions answered in a way that can't be found on the pages of a magazine or textbook. (We do not get hokey but instead try to explain with anecdotes and professional opinions.)

Episode 89 IronRadio - Guest Powerlifter Chad Aichs Topic Proper Form Jan 19, 2011

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Rob, Phil and Lonnie talk with champion powerlifter Chad Aichs. This dude is outrageously strong - 1000+ lb. squats, 800+ lb. bench presses and other insanity. How does he do it? Partly it's proper form - and he's not kidding when he says this. How do you get form like this giant powerhouse? Who do you turn to and who do you avoid? Listen and learn. Plus, we discuss how this relates to bodybuilding and regular gym goers who just want to be big and strong.

Episode 88 IronRadio - Guest Physicist John Keifer Topic Energy Balance Jan 12, 2011

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Lonnie, Rob and Vegas-Phil talk with physicist-turned-physiologist John Keifer. He discusses his background and his diet books. Can you really get ripped gulping down doughnuts at night? How on earth would THAT happen? Find out if this approach to dieting is beautiful or bupkiss! Also tune in to learn the truth about how energy balance -calories in versus calories out- actually operates in the real world. This could answer why you're not gaining or losing as planned!

Episode 87 IronRadio - Guest Ian King Topic Ripped versus Fit versus Skinny Jan 06, 2011

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Phil, Lonnie and Rob talk with Coach Ian King about his background, his thoughts on the fitness industry versus athletics and on the obsession with leanness and how it can be a problem in sports, including bodybuilding itself! How ripped should YOU be? Are the Americans leading the whole bloody world down the primrose path of abs-at-all-costs? Find out! Note: Please forgive the change in audio quality about minute 28; a Skype glitch altered the recording process but with Ian's help we emerged victorious!

Episode 86 IronRadio - Year-end review and look forward Dec 31, 2010

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Again on the road, we forge onward. Phil, Lonnie and Rob talk about compteting and about past and future guests as they do a year-end funds drive. In a sense we are like Public Radio; please help us stay on the air by going to www.IronRadio.org and clicking the DONATE button. And a big Holiday Thank You for helping us grow so much!

Episode 85 IronRadio - Guest Jesse Burdick Topic Drop Sets Dec 24, 2010

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We made it! This Holiday episode was patched together RAW and UNCUT on the road with a little netbook. Such is our mania. Phil, Lonnie and Rob talk to power athlete Jesse Burdick about drop sets, among other stuff. Then we do a year-end funds drive. In a sense we are like Public Radio; please help us stay on the air by going to www.IronRadio.org and clicking the DONATE button. And a big Holiday Thank You for helping us grow so much!

Episode 8 Experiments vs Experience 2.0 What makes one competitive level in strength sports Dec 17, 2010

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Jon Mike and Lonnie answer the question, What exactly equals competitive status in amateur powerlifting and strongman? Textbook science on physical strength norms from the average population get compared to more rigorous rules of thumb for competitors. Are YOU strong enough to compete? Find out! Also check out a new, second part of the show from Phil and Mark Bell on power sport events.***THIS IS NOT THE FLAGSHIP IRON RADIO PODCAST, BUT A DIFFERENT SHOW THAT WILL SOMETIMES APPEAR***

Episode 84 IronRadio - Guest John Schaeffer Topic Frequency Training Dec 09, 2010

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Phil, Lonnie and Rob hear from Johnny -Pain- Schaeffer. He talks about his background, garage lifting, injuries, etc. Then there's some discussion on how much frequency and volume are really needed for rapid physical change. There's a difference between overtraining and just being a wus. ***NOTE: We are about to start our Winter Iron Radio fund raiser / donation drive. In a sense we are like Public Radio; please help us stay on the air by going to www.IronRadio.org and clicking the DONATE button. Thanks - fifty times!***

Episode 83 IronRadio - Guest Geoff Starling Topic Surgery Bounce-back Dec 02, 2010

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Phil, Lonnie and Rob talk with one brave and positive dude - Geoff Starling. He's a trainer and professional coordinator of other trainers but also a man who's bounced back from some major surgeries. Feeling a little sorry for yourself for having been injured or ill? It's natural but you can also rise above it... like Geoff.

Episode 82 IronRadio - Guest Dan John Topic Gym Talk Nov 18, 2010

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Phil, Lonnie and Rob talk shop with strength coach Danny John. Find out what prinicples make Dan such a popular - and successful - coach and speaker. For those few who don't know about Dan, now you will. This guy is the kind of authentic mentor and coach to whom we would like our own sons exposed. It's mostly just gym talk this time around but that's the point! Not everyone lives in a place where power sports and bodybuilding are popular enough to supply this kind of thing. Surrounding yourself with positive, informed gym buddies is as easy as downloading the show.

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