SO. MUCH. NEGATIVITY! Dave Palumbo and John Romano are back for the year-end episode of Heavy Muscle Radio, and there are a lot of controversies to unpack. Plus, our BOLD predictions for bodybuilding in 2026, and remember Dean Tornabene (former Mr. America and Gold's Gym Venice staple) who passed away a few days ago. SHOP SPECIES NUTRITION: https://speciesnutrition.com/

Dave Palumbo is joined by John Romano on an all-new episode of Heavy Muscle Radio, bodybuilding's longest running weekly bodybuilding podcast. 

On today's episode - Dave and John offer their advice to Nick Walker for the upcoming Arnold Classic, what can "The Mutant" do to WIN the Arnold - after a disappointing Olympia appearance? 

Plus - a HUGE controversy surrounding alleged PMMA usage among some of the top bodybuilders in the world. It's Heavy Muscle Radio, on RXMuscle. 

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Palumbo & Aceto | HMR (12/15/25)

Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto are back for an all-new episode of the Heavy Muscle Radio Show, bodybuilding's longest running weekly podcast. On today's episode, Chris Aceto vigorously defends 2 x Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford against accusations linking him to PMMA usage. Also: Is Dave the most UNDERPAID coach in all of bodybuilding? Scientific-based vs experienced-based coaching - which is better? It's Heavy Muscle Radio, on RXMuscle.

Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto are back for an all-new episode of Heavy Muscle Radio, bodybuilding's longest running weekly podcast. On today's episode, a recap of the 2025 Bigman Weekend Pro which saw Polish giant Damian Kuffel qualify for his first Mr. Olympia (previously Classic Physique Olympia in 2023). Plus, Shaun Clarida wins the Japan Pro, once again qualifying him for both the open and 212 Olympia in 2026 - might we see him go to the open? 

It's Heavy Muscle Radio, on RXMuscle. 

SHOP SPECIES NUTRITION: https://speciesnutrition.com/

Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto are back for an all-new episode of Heavy Muscle Radio, bodybuilding's longest running weekly podcast. 

SHOP SPECIES NUTRITION: https://speciesnutrition.com/ 

Dave Palumbo is joined by Chris Aceto and Kamal Elgargni - LIVE from Romania where Andrew Jacked wins the 2025 Romania Pro in emphatic fashion. It's Heavy Muscle Radio, bodybuilding's longest running weekly podcast, on RXMuscle. SHOP SPECIES NUTRITION: https://speciesnutrition.com/ -

Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto are back for an all-new episode of Heavy Muscle Radio, bodybuilding's longest running weekly podcast. On today's episode - Nick Walker breaks up with his coach, Kyle Wilkes, and both have had their space to share their sides of why this relationship did not survive past the Olympia. 

Plus - the 2025 Poland Pro took place this past weekend, which saw Italy's Andrea Presti punch his ticket to the 2026 Mr. Olympia. 

SHOP SPECIES NUTRITION: https://speciesnutrition.com/

Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto are back for an all-new episode of Heavy Muscle Radio, bodybuilding's longest running weekly radio podcast.

Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto are back for an all-new episode of Heavy Muscle Radio, recapping some more fallout from last weekend's Mr. Olympia competition. 

Plus, a recap of the 2025 Mexico Pro, which saw Tonio Burton punch his ticket to the '26 Olympia! It's bodybuilding's longest running weekly radio podcast. 

SHOP SPECIES NUTRITION: https://speciesnutrition.com/