• 54 minutes 40 seconds
    Was Bro Science Right? | Dr. Pak

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro and the case for revisiting bro science

    04:33 Protein absorption and large protein meals

    07:41 How much protein lifters actually need

    11:36 Diet vs. training for body composition

    15:23 The anabolic window and pre-workout nutrition

    22:08 Why dirty bulking does not build extra muscle

    24:22 Squats, deadlifts, hormones, machines, and failure

    30:27 Fitness tribalism and muscle confusion

    37:07 BCAAs, supplement marketing, and cardio

    43:44 Stretching, isolation exercises, and rep ranges

    48:51 Defining failure and whether the big three are necessary

    53:35 Dr. Pak's book and closing thoughts

    27 July 2026, 3:45 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    How to Use Drop Sets to Build Muscle in Less Time | Dr. Milo Wolf

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro and RP app research preview

    06:29 What drop sets are and why they work

    10:17 Drop sets vs. myo-reps, rest-pause, and supersets

    15:18 The warm-up debate for older and advanced lifters

    25:22 Drop-set research and time savings

    27:09 How to structure drop sets and reduce the weight

    31:35 Best rep ranges, discomfort, and training to failure

    35:10 The best exercises and gym setups for drop sets

    43:22 High reps, failure accuracy, and common mistakes

    46:35 When drop sets are a poor fit

    52:53 Joint-friendly use cases, app tracking, and programming

    20 July 2026, 3:45 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Opera Singer to Viral Viking: Big Brev's Story

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    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro and who Big Brev is

    00:21 Opera singer, voice teacher, RP athlete, and influencer background

    01:10 Starting on TikTok and discovering social media reach

    02:03 The viral "Yo Ho" sea-shanty moment and 14 billion streams

    03:07 Record-label attention, internet virality, and not overthinking cringe

    05:17 Authenticity, Viking covers, and handling comments online

    07:33 Childhood singing, being labeled the fat kid, and finding confidence

    10:22 Confidence, bullying, and the chip-on-the-shoulder mindset

    13:14 Choir, musical theater, opera training, and meeting his wife

    18:33 Opera career highlights and turning performance into a profession

    31:00 Big Brev's fitness background, RP connection, and content transformation

    44:03 Shoulder specialization, Viking visuals, and stretch-focused lateral raises

    45:33 Ego checks, deep-stretch pressing, and training smarter for hypertrophy

    48:25 Occlusion-style pump work, filming, and social-media lifting

    52:16 Current training split, shoulder emphasis, and bringing up quads

    56:16 Diet, protein targets, and vocal-health considerations

    59:20 StudioBrev, Bass Singer Academy, music, and where to find Big Brev

    13 July 2026, 3:45 pm
  • 48 minutes 29 seconds
    Dr. Pak on Aggressive Fat Loss Without Crash Dieting

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    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro, Dr. Pak's Greek rap album

    01:38 Summer shredding and why aggressive fat loss is on the table

    02:25 Slow fat loss, lean mass retention, and the classic deficit research

    03:47 Why a 700-800 calorie deficit can make sense for average lifters

    08:25 Controlled aggressive dieting versus crash dieting

    10:11 The psychology of getting the diet over with sooner

    12:09 The maintenance rebound risk after a hard cut

    13:33 Who aggressive dieting is for, and who should stay slower

    17:43 Body-composition research, bodybuilding prep, and lean mass loss context

    29:31 The real muscle-retention priorities: lifting, protein, stress, and creatine

    34:18 Mindset, training performance, and not overreacting to one bad session

    39:28 Deficit ceilings, real-life calorie buffers, and using the RP Diet Coach App

    41:37 Why the post-diet maintenance plan matters

    47:13 Pak's book, where to find it, and closing thoughts

    6 July 2026, 3:39 pm
  • 55 minutes 47 seconds
    Colton Engelbrecht on Chasing the Heaviest Deadlift Ever

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    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro and why Colton's lifts look unreal

    01:18 Colton's Instagram and current size

    02:07 Best lifts, 1,100-pound deadlifts, and fake-plate reactions

    07:47 Growing up in South Africa and early sports background

    09:45 Getting into lifting through CrossFit and Olympic lifting

    12:32 First powerlifting meets, early totals, and record chasing

    18:04 Self-coaching, research, high-rep training, and programming basics

    20:36 Working with Thomas Lilley and improving technique

    22:45 Meet-day mindset and staying calm under huge weights

    33:39 Bulking, appetite, and using the RP Diet Coach App

    40:33 Travel, Moscow, future U.S. meets, and long-term competition planning

    47:22 The path from powerlifting to strongman goals

    48:11 A sample 6,000-calorie day of eating

    53:08 Colton's socials, sponsors, and closing thoughts

    29 June 2026, 3:45 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    TRT: Benefits, Risks, and Realistic Expectations | Dr. James Hoffman

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro and Dr. James returns for Men's Health Month

    01:24 James' upcoming TRT guide and why the topic matters

    03:29 Why TRT is becoming more mainstream and less taboo

    05:03 What counts as TRT vs. recreational/performance-enhancing use

    07:10 TRT as testosterone replacement therapy and medical supervision

    08:16 Finding the right dose: benefits, risks, and side effects

    10:00 When "TRT" starts looking like too much testosterone

    10:51 Blood work, labs, TRT Kingdom, and clinician oversight

    11:26 Why chasing the high end of the range can backfire

    12:49 Why lower testosterone may be normal for some people

    14:00 Practical takeaways before considering TRT

    22 June 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 24 seconds
    The Aesthetic Revolution - Dr. Mike on Why Vanity Is Not Always Bad

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    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro and Dr. Mike's book release

    03:23 The Aesthetic Revolution and why the title uses "vanity"

    05:48 When vanity is toxic versus useful

    10:58 Why so many clients really want to look better

    12:33 What the book covers: training, diet, surgery, drugs, and support

    13:23 Self-image, compliments, and accepting appearance changes

    16:24 RP transformation stories and social treatment after weight loss

    35:11 Surgery choices, hair transplants, and personal preference

    39:41 What changed while writing the book

    40:03 New drugs, age reversal, and future-looking claims

    47:21 Teen aesthetic upgrades and the ethics of intervention

    53:02 Why the book exists and who should read it

    15 June 2026, 3:45 pm
  • 57 minutes 40 seconds
    How Much Do You Really Need To Warm-Up? | Dr. Milo Wolf

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    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro and why warmups matter

    00:46 Why warmups may be overrated for hypertrophy

    03:21 General vs specific warmups and static vs dynamic stretching

    04:41 Static stretching and short-term performance tradeoffs

    07:25 Stretching and injury-prevention evidence

    10:08 FIFA 11, strength training, plyometrics, and multi-part warmups

    11:42 Why plyometrics can build resilience

    15:55 Mechanisms: temperature, oxygen uptake, psychology, and neural readiness

    18:16 Sports-team warmups, coaching logistics, and specificity

    38:29 Nick's real warmup routine and Milo's reaction

    49:20 Milo's default warmup recommendation

    53:07 Pain, injury, and adjusting the approach

    8 June 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 49 seconds
    Why Drugs Did Not Break Every Record at the Enhanced Games With Dr. Derek Wilcox

    A bonus episode on The Enhanced Games!

    A treat for being such a jacked, good looking, and smart listener like you, Greg!

    Yes, we can see you through your webcam... Please stop doing that thing with Capri-Suns!

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    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro and what the Enhanced Games are

    02:01 Why "enhanced" does not mean a drug free-for-all

    03:49 Transparency, bloodwork, and the public-health question

    06:17 Derek's background around clean and enhanced athletes

    09:41 Why PEDs do not turn average athletes into world record holders

    12:03 TRT, hormone levels, and performance misconceptions

    15:16 Genetics vs drugs in elite sport

    18:14 BALCO, baseball, and public narratives around PEDs

    35:13 The $10 million sprint offer and money in sport

    45:21 Drug testing, transparency, and whether this model is safer

    51:38 Hormones, aging athletes, and smart training

    55:05 Wrap-up

    3 June 2026, 3:45 pm
  • 54 minutes 52 seconds
    Dr. Mike Answers Your Biggest Training, Cardio, Diet, and Supplement Questions

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro, Mike's sickness, Nick's shoulder, and training downtime

    05:05 Beginner weight selection and progressive overload

    06:34 When to switch exercises in a program

    10:23 Can lower weight and higher-volume lifting still grow muscle?

    13:37 Deep stretch, hypertrophy, and what we know from research

    15:29 Adding CrossFit, cardio, or running to strength training

    19:02 Bodybuilders, strongman potential, and natural physique limits

    20:35 What to do when the same muscle keeps getting injured

    23:25 Power work, lifting, and jiu jitsu performance

    25:16 Brain fog while cutting and practical diet adjustments

    26:36 Carb timing versus total carb intake

    28:36 Protein needs while bulking

    30:42 Can natural bodybuilders get to 8% body fat?

    32:04 Best cardio for fat loss and why steps matter

    34:34 Emphasizing weak muscle groups while cutting

    35:59 Artificial sweeteners during a cut

    38:37 Over-the-counter test boosters

    39:48 Peptides, GLP-1s, growth hormone secretagogues, and supplement caveats

    44:23 Getting bigger while doing jiu jitsu and managing training tradeoffs

    48:26 Sport-specific lifting for surfing and other action sports

    53:55 Wrap-up

    1 June 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 20 seconds
    Why Most Tactical Fitness Tests Miss the Point | Dr. James Hoffman

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro and James' current training

    04:59 Memorial Day, Murph, and tactical training

    05:43 Why James got interested in tactical populations

    10:24 Why common fitness tests can point tactical athletes in the wrong direction

    15:00 Body composition, strength, and cardio as prerequisites

    18:38 Training cops more like MMA athletes

    27:52 Body composition as the first tactical priority

    32:52 Periodization and readiness for tactical professions

    39:35 Law enforcement KPIs: strength, grip, sprinting, and jumping

    46:06 Tactical guides, skills, and job-specific training

    53:05 What's in the law enforcement article and upcoming resources

    25 May 2026, 4:00 pm
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