This week the guys offer news, a contest, and some feedback for

listener-competitor Holly Chapman. In the news, testosterone injections, muscle

memory, fructose, and current competitions get attention. For the landmark 250th

episode, a contest gets put up on the Iron Radio Facebook page. And in the Q-and-A

Topic of the Day, answers range from peri-workout nutrition, to spot reduction, to

proper lifting form. Finally, who's playing with his mic? Help our beleaguered audio

editor yell at the other co-hosts. It's time again to get caught up, win stuff, and

join the discussion on Iron Radio!

Phil and Lonnie get in 30 minutes with world class powerlifter Donnie

Thompson. Issues range from his monstrous 3000-pound total, to mobility and

performance therapy, to getting -pretty- later in a career. Then Lonnie and Phil

change gears and discuss how to choose federations and contests. Whether it's

bodybuilding or powerlifting, there are a few things worth considering. From

marketing and money for promoters, to inflated titles, to setting yourself up for

success, there are plenty of tips. Come on in!

Dr. L, Phil and Fortress share news and talk with powerlifter Joe

Schillero. In the news, newly publicized side effects of testosterone gel and

injections get coverage. Listener successes and new t-shirts from Phil get

attention, too. Then the guys talk with Joe Schillero about all sorts of things. Get

gold nuggets from the recent strength workshop Joe hosted in Ohio. Then join the

conversation on how to become an effective coach, how raw and equipped lifting can

be wed for best progress, and tons more. It's time again for Iron Radio!

After threatening to do it for weeks, the guys finally move Iron Radio to

its new morning show, mainstream format! The usual muscle industry news and listener

mail get attention, of course, but now in the style that the mainstream media and

fitness industry demand. Tune in as Polar Bear, The Pullmaster and Dr. Strong

entertain and inform just like every other radio show does. PLUS, join the Titanic

Trio in welcoming new sponsors, Swole-Tech and Forklift Sports. Forget the usual

no-nonsense version of Iron Radio; it's time to wake up to the level of

professionalism that apparently millions enjoy! Key words - joke, satire, mock,

parody.

There's so much going on! The Mighty Fortress returns to field listener

mail, discuss news, and engage in some gym talk. The show ranges though many topics,

from size discrimination to success stories to new records and catastrophic

injuries. But wait, there's more! Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! The LA FitExpo just took

place, breakthroughs in stem cells are happening, and cheesy mainstream talk shows

get attention. There's even a preview of the Akron Strength Seminar and Clinic. It's

time again to grab a cup of joe and talk shop on Iron Radio!

Dr. Lowery and Coach Stevens field Facebook questions, then learn from Dr.

Joey Antonio. In the Facebook world, questions involve favorite books, lifting

belts, and protein dosing. Then, in the Topic of the Day, Dr. Antonio offers

insights into one of the stem cell types in muscle tissue, and what these cells do

for lifters. Is muscle memory real? What role do satellite cells play? What drugs,

supplements, and other factors enhance satellite cell activity? Tune in for some

permanent muscle gains!

Phil and Dr. L talk about breaking news on testosterone and flu vaccines.

The news then spills into the Topic of the Day, where the guys talk about flu season

training in general. What do men have to consider when it comes to immunization and

training? Which gyms are most risky when it comes to contracting influenza? And how

does one decide when he or she is too sick to lift? There are also tips herein on

avoiding overtraining this time of year and what nutritional supplements may

actually help us fight viruses. Note: The audio on this episode is also a little

sick, but the info. is valuable.

Do you have to be a bit nutty to be a serious lifter? After promising to

interview some psychology experts, the guys start close to home with Counselor Kelly

Lowery. She's not only graduate-trained, but has been around (and lived with)

bodybuilding for decades. Lots of questions and issues get addressed. Are elite

athletes abnormal? Are they protected from mental disorders? What toll does chronic

pain take, and why do lifters endure it while pressing on? What about aging and

identity loss in long-time lifters? And what about the mania and subsequent

depression that can be induced by anabolic steroids? Join in as the discussion turns

to what counselors do to treat anxiety, depression, and other issues that many

strength athletes face. Also get a list of cognitive errors (stinking thinking) that

counselors help clients, including lifters, identify. Do YOU fall prey to any of

these in your work with the iron?

Rob, Phil, and Lonnie look back and look ahead. What happened in science

and in the fitness industry in the recent past? What do the guys think will happen

in the near future? From confusing controversies on fish oils and vitamin D, to

premature deaths occuring in the upper echelons of body building and strength

sports, to stimulant abuse and lifting trends, there's plenty to chew on as usual.

Whether you're a powerlifter, a bodybuilder, or a recreational lifter just looking

for a recap and look forward, welcome to Iron Radio in 2014!

Phil and Lonnie discuss some science news, Rob offers another CD review,

then the guys talk about getting built cheaply. With Christmas over, Boxing Day upon

us, and everybody feeling broke, economical eating and training sound attractive.

The guys cover cheap sources of protein and quality fuels, ways to get OTC meds at a

fraction of the cost, free and cheap ways to lift and do cardio, and more. Tune in

and save a buck or two!