Dietary supplements are sold and marketed in a legal no-mans land where practically anything goes. How did we get here and most importantly, what supplements will actually get you looking swole? 

The first gay bars appeared in London in the 1720s and it's been a wild ride since then. We talk about the history of how these spaces came to be and the challenges they face in 2024. 

Steroids have been widely demonized by mainstream media and culture and glamorized by the internet- but what are the real harms, and is it possible to use them safely? 

*definitely not medical advice

Today we take a look at the prevalence of eating disorders in the queer community, and how fitness culture can be a toxic influence on our relationships with food.

Healthline article cited: https://www.healthline.com/health/disordered-eating-vs-eating-disorder#vs-eating-disorders

This we we dive into the history, the effects, and the cultural baggage of our beloved bro hormone. 

And most importantly we'll talk about what science says about how big it'll get you. 

Body Dysmorphia is a disorder more common in gay ns queer men than in straight men. We look at the numbers and address what may be causing this and how we might be able to alleviate dysmorphic feelings. 

Firstly, we dive into the myth of 'body types' and why this idea is rooted in racism and xenophobia.

Secondly, we look at the various traits that can be identifiably linked to our genes and what (if anything) we can do about them.

Finally, we give a rundown of some bro calculators that can help you assess what your potential for muscular development might be

US Navy body fat calculator: https://www.calculator.net/body-fat-calculator.html

FFMI Calculator: https://ffmicalculator.org/

Casey Butts formula: https://www.fitmatic.com/body/calculator/muscular-potential-calculator

Menno Henselmans' calculator: https://mennohenselmans.com/ffmi-calculator/

It's important to know your body fat percentage, right?!

In this episode, we explore why all existing body composition methods fail to accurately give individual results. 

The source for much of the episode is this article by James Kreiger
https://weightology.net/the-pitfalls-of-body-fat-measurement-part-1/

An explanation of basic fitness concepts and simple explanations of how to accomplish common fitness goals. Goals explored include: getting stronger, getting healthier, improving performance, getting leaner, getting more muscular, and a few more. 

The second half of the episode contains potentially triggering discussions of body fat, weight loss, food tracking, and other concepts that could be difficult for people with disordered eating, body dysmorphia, or low self-image issues. There will be an announcement during the episode when this section is about to start. 

A brief explainer of who are we, and what the hell this is even about.