Blood, Sweat & Gear Podcast Thread

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #244: Chris Tuttle Great Old School Bodybuilding Stories
4/12/2024

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0:00 teaser
0:55 Intro Chris Tuttle
2:10 Chris’ intro to Bodybuilding
7:30 Amateur Bodybuilding Stories
14:20 Evan Centopani
16:00 Training with Evan
18:30 Eating during class
20:30 https://truenutrition.com Code THINK
21:33 Does Being a Dietitian Help in Bodybuilding?
26:30 GREAT STORY - Must Listen!
47:00 Organically Become a Coach
50:20 How to get clients?
52:30 Balance a coach
1:01:20 Sizing Down
1:05:30 Getting back into Motorcycles

 

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #245: Egg McMuffin Carb Up + Other Coaching Questions
4/19/2024

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0:00 teaser
0:30 intro
1:10 Melanotan II for fat loss?
4:00 Dispersing oil from a shot
10:20 BPC for plantar fasciitis?
12:20 Nike Metcons
13:45 Truenutrition Code THINK for Savings & Support the Podcast
14:50 Turning Pro and Never Competing Again
16:30 Highest Protein Per Mean?
22:30 Arbs for Blood Pressure
27:40 Life Insurance for a gear user?
33:45 Favorite foods to carb up before stage
40:45 Supplements for Crohn’s disease?
44:45 Stress and metabolism
48:00 Did Ronnie Coleman Contribute to more people getting hurt?
50:00 Scott’s Old Podcasts from 2016
53:45 Low FODMAP diet for digestion issues
59:00 Top convicted bodybuilders?
1:04:15 Breaking Olympia Documentary

 

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #246: Cialis - Best Preworkout Ever? + CGM for Bodybuilding?
4/26/2024

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0:00 teaser
0:50 Intro
1:20 Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)
2:15 Traditional BG monitor
4:15 Scott’s experience with CGM
8:00 Training with CGM
9:00 Tracking 24/7
10:00 Exogenous insulin and getting lean - side story
14:00 Too much data?
16:00 How long does it last
19:40 Cialis in Bodybuilding
24:00 Face leanness when dieting
26:15 True Nutrition Code THINK
27:20 Cialis benefits
32:00 adenosine monophosphate (AMP)
33:30 Strength from Higher Test VS Test/Deca
39:00 Deca Vs Primo a secondary compound
43:20 Drinking Egg Whites Vs Protein Powder
47:00 Mercury from Sushi
55:10 Is it possible to use too much T4 since it has to convert to T3?
59:00 Lab work talk
1:00:00 Best Phrase to Wear On T-shirt
1:08:30 Skip’s Word of the Day

 

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #247: Your Hardest Training Block Ever!
5/3/2024

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0:00 intro and sponsors
0:40 Squats: Parallel or ATG?
7:30 Go-To Exercises for Quad Development
9:20 Do you get tired coaching competitors?
22:30 Code THINK
23:25 Hardest Training Block You’ve Had?
30:15 Primo with TRT @ 1:1 Ratio
32:00 Traveling Overseas with Gear
33:35 Great John Meadows story
35:55 Growth: Intramuscular or Subcutaneous
37:20 Sites for L-Carnitine
39:30 Do Mg Matter More Than The Compound?
45:15 Skip’s Word of the Day: “Nefarious”
46:55 What TV shows are the guys watching?

 

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #248: Growth Hormone Fullness & Do You Need To Pull HGH?
5/10/2024

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0:00 intro
1:20 Rogers Gym Equipment
16:30 GH Fullness During A Cut
27:00 AJ Sims
29:00 Benefit of Growth through the prep
33:00 What happens when you’re flat from diuretics?
26:30 Do you get desensitized to Cialis?
37:30 Should Heavy Metal Testing Be in Regular Labs
39:55 Viagra over Cialis when C causes Sinus congestion
41:45 Signs of Insulin Sensitivity
47:40 What Do The Coaches Wives Think of Them Using Gear?
50:24 Do you tell your girlfriend you’re on gear?
54:30 TV Shows - Fallout, Sopranos
57:10 Skip’s word of the day

 

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #249: When To Add A New Compound To Your Cycle | Coaching QA
5/17/2024

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0:00 teaser
0:45 Intro
1:30 When to add a new compound
11:00 Being truthful about mass gains
14:00 How fast should you gain per week?
17:15 Metformin in refeeds
19:10 The coaches cruise doses
33:20 Skip’s Lateral Delt Tricks
38:20 Upright Rows anyone?
39:10 Banding movements - Pros & Cons
48:20 Where do you get your water?
55:00 Skip’s word of the day
58:30 John Meadows 6 Ways

 

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #250: Adjusting Training & Diet Into The Show - Coaching QA
5/24/2024

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0:00 Teaser
0:45 intro Nate Spear!
2:15 Nate and Andrew’s plan for the next 2.5 weeks
9:15 Your lifestyle changes your cardio needs
15:50 cutting intensity techniques in prep
18:50 Cutting volume going into a show
25:30 MI40 Gym - What's it like?
31:00 Nate signed with REVIVE & RAW
34:00 How has Nate’s training changed?
43:00 We watch Nate Train - Pendulum squat
47:30 Leg Press depth
53:45 Giving your athlete choices
1:05:15 Behind the scenes

 

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #251: Optimize Your Diet Rebound To Make Incredible Gains
5/31/2024

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0:00 Intro and sponsors
1:20 Rebounding and making the best progress possible
1:55 How do we handle gear in the rebound?
6:25 Calculating food increases
13:00 Getting Fat too fast
15:50 Training In a Rebound
23:00 New training to make newbie like gains
31:00 GH getting ruined in the mail?
37:00 Struggling to eat enough
47:45 Modafinil in prep?
53:30 Benefits of fats for enhanced athletes

 

[tommyguns2]

Thanks BMJ. I'm really enjoying these podcasts!

 

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #252: Top 3 Proven Tips for Bodybuilding Coaching Success
6/7/2024

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00:00:00 - Lean and Ready for Competitions
00:02:07 - Nate Spear Training Progress and Competition Excitement
00:04:34 - The Transformation of His Physique
00:06:32 - Complaints about the Toronto Pro live stream
00:08:48 - Tips to be a Better Coach
00:11:07 - The Changing Landscape of Coaching
00:13:29 - Client Retention and Building Rapport
00:15:42 - Building Rapport and Personal Relationships with Clients
00:17:54 - Maintaining Boundaries with Clients
00:20:15 - Taking Coaching Seriously
00:22:22 - Coaching Tips and Communication
00:24:36 - Transitioning to Coaching Profession
00:26:41 - Making and Managing Money
00:29:02 - Full-Time Coaching and Commitment
00:31:11 - Turning a Side Hustle into a Legitimate Business
00:33:25 - The Reality of Job Responsibilities
00:35:28 - The Role of IGF and GH in Body Composition
00:38:01 - Favorite T-Bar Row Variations
00:38:40 - Welcome Turner Riddle!
00:40:12 - T Bar and Machine Comparison
00:42:45 - Discussing Favorite Back Machines
00:45:16 - Armbrust Pro Gym and Colorado Memories
00:47:32 - Dealing with Tennis Elbow
00:49:57 - Quitting Training with Straps
00:52:20 - The Ineffectiveness of BPC157 for Skip & Turner
00:54:33 - Managing Elbow Pain
00:56:41 - The Importance of Rest and Recovery
00:58:56 - The use of straps for training and preventing injury
01:01:19 - Physique Critique for Strongman Competitor
01:03:38 - The Passion and Challenges of Bodybuilding
01:05:46 - Strong Man Competitions
01:07:52 - Patreon Questions and Upcoming Episode Preview

 

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #253: All Gas, No Brakes with TURNER RIDDLE
6/24/2024

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00:00:00 - The Power of Leg Training
00:03:12 - Pushing the Limits of Leg Training
00:06:27 - Using Intense Training as Fuel
00:09:41 - The Psychological Impact of Looking Different
00:13:00 - Thinking Outside the Box
00:16:31 - Pushing Through the Pain
00:19:24 - The Importance of Hard Training and Adaptation
00:22:52 - The Lack of Intensity in Gyms
00:25:59 - Adjusting Diet and Training Strategies
00:29:15 - Taking Time Off and Pushing Hard
00:32:45 - Diversifying Income Sources
00:35:46 - Nutrition and Changing Interests
00:38:41 - Losing Motivation in Bodybuilding
00:41:53 - The Struggle with Bodybuilding Identity
00:45:02 - Reflecting on the Past and Moving Forward
00:48:16 - Discussion on Lower Doses and Coach's Advice
00:54:46 - The Importance of Focus and Limit Testing
00:57:52 - The Importance of Warming Up
01:01:08 - Adjusting exercises for different training partners
01:04:03 - The Difference Between Dogmatic and Pragmatic Approaches
01:07:13 - Gator, Turner's Mentor
01:10:48 - The Mentorship Story

 

[MR. BMJ]

BSG Episode #254: Grow the Legs You've Always Wanted - Starting Today
6/21/2024

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00:00:00 - Intensity over Weight: Building Muscular Adaptation
00:02:45 - Intro and Podcast Plan
00:04:00 - Test Peak Week without HGH
00:06:35 - The Nuances of Peaking for a Competition
00:13:00 - Training Approach for Quads
00:16:16 - Leg Extensions and Proper Foot Position for Quads
00:19:36 - Vulnerabilities and Misconceptions in Leg Training
00:22:50 - Intensity over the amount of weight
00:26:23 - Generating Intensity in Training
00:29:28 - Realistic Training Expectations
00:32:19 - Overtraining and Digging a Hole
00:35:36 - Skip's word of the day
00:38:49 - The Benefits of Piston Style Reps
00:41:49 - One Arm Row Technique
00:43:10 - SEO - Site Enhancing Oil
00:49:00 - The Art of Synthol Injections
00:51:49 - Filling in the Gaps in Muscle Development
00:55:02 - SEO - starting low and building up
00:58:28 - Increasing Water Retention with Hyaluronic Acid
00:59:00 - Pyramid up in a high dose cycle
01:01:38 - Overthinking in Bodybuilding
01:04:46 - Window Shopping for Coaches
01:07:49 - Building Rapport with Clients
01:10:53 - The Burden of Information
01:14:06 - The Argument Over Big Words
01:17:13 - Narcoleptic Issues
01:20:25- Sleeping Difficulties in bodybuilding
01:23:29 - Dealing with Physical Injuries