Have you ever salivated over online food pics? Or tried a meal based on

one? Or even posted photos yourself? This week Dr. L gets behind-the-scenes facts on

food and fitness photo blogging from Master's-prepared sociologist Jaya Dixt. Not

only does Jaya have a considerable athletic and lifting background, she also

understands the social implications of online photo blogging better than most.

What's really behind these photos and how do they affect us? What does a seemingly

simple online food or physique pic say about the author or photographer? Get fresh

insight! Also in this episode, learn why size matters regarding whey protien, what

different overfeeding strategies do to your metabolism, and how to get involved with

Dr. L's anabolic brownie beta test. Thanks for listening!

Phil, Lonnie and Rob get an earful from irrepressible fitness veteran John

Davies. Theories, facts, and questions fly. When did marketing supplant the best

parts of training, namely quality of life and community? Why does fitness culture

change so quickly these days? What's wrong with thinking, skepticism, and sobriety

in today's market? This episode is not just for you curmudgeons. It's time to

reflect and reconnect with your passion for the game - without feeling the need for

a Like button!

Special event coverage... Coach Stevens covers a wide range of audience

comments at yesterday's strength and fitness seminar in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Meanwhile, from Iron Radio Recording Studio Number 1 (i.e. Lonnie's home office),

commentary on nutrition topics gets interspersed. From the most practical whole food

choices, to specialty supplements, to training strategies, to successful weight

gain, tons of questions get answered. Don't miss this episode; it's like being

there!

Lonnie and Phil share lots of news, info. on upcoming guests, and good old

fashioned gym talk. From Dr. Fred Hatfield to an IFBB pro to some fascinating

experts in other areas of interest, there's plenty in the May-June lineup! Then...

Interested in caffeine? Coffee? Creatine? Learn about one of the lingering

controversies regarding how these things interact. There's also talk on maximal

protein dose in a meal, getting the best results from biceps tendon surgery, and

what plain old milk does to your insulin sensitivity. After the break, the

discussion turns to what the diverse duo is doing in the gym. Low-volume,

high-frequency, fasting, cookie binges - are they really this varied? And why? Tune

in to help choose what YOU will be doing in the gym this summer!

Dr. Lowery and Phil talk news and brands. From artificial organs to gene

doping to protein spreads for maximal muscle growth, there's plenty of the usual

science. Then Phil shares some lifting progress and the guys move to the day's

topic. What brands of gym equipment, gear, clothes, supplements and foods do the

guys prefer? What apps and web sites are giving away free stuff that's worth it? If

you are interested in good free podcast apps, the crowd-funding craze, nutrition

science news, national fitness statistics, free meditation audio, or tracking your

diet, this is one practical episode for you!

Phil tells Rob and Lonnie about last week's power meet and explains

behind-the-scenes facts on running competitions. Then everyone talks shop.

Afterward, mid-show ads be damned... the guys move right to iTunes reviews, listener

mail, and science news. Want details? From meet day mindset, to tips on running them

smoothly, to mature strategies for contest day success, the tactical trio

pontificates. Also, topics range from assessing your potential to whole-body

training to red meat and low-carb diets. Join in this week for all things meet...

and MEAT!!

The guys cover reader mail and news, then eccentric training as the day's

topic. The conversation ranges all over the place. In bodybuilding, which is better

- genetics or effort? What does gifted actually mean? In powerlifting, should

lifters include walk-outs with super-heavy weights? And how do the guys feel about

adolescent mass training and eating? Then, the talk turns to the brutal but

effective nature of eccentric training. What are the pros and cons of incorporating

negatives? What do they do to muscle tissue that's so interesting? And ultimately,

how can we leverage them properly for massive strength and size? Unless you're too

sore to reach for your computer, it's time again for Iron Radio!

After the news, Lonnie and Phil spend some more time with Chad Waterbury.

Chad, a physiologist who focuses on neurology, is also a strength coach. This time,

Chad discusses mechanisms behind HFT and answers devil's advocate questions on the

approach. Check out www.hftmuscle.com for more. Also tune in for a spring contest,

with new prizes. You will have a blast with this one! Lastly, get new science on

body fat reduction and health enhancement from several angles; some of this will

surprise you. It's time again for your favorite mix of news, science and all things

iron!

Phil and Lonnie are all over the science and industry news, then get to the

Topic of the Day. How does one overcome anabolic resistance? What do high protein

breakfasts do for late-day indulgers? What new drug stance is Crossfit HQ taking

that's controversial? Then, with warm weather approaching, it's time to get your

arse outdoors! Tune in to hear tips and stories about what's so good about lifting

in the sun! Think outside the box, grab some weights, and go claim a local scenic

spot for Iron Radio!

Dr. L and Phil share the usual bevy of news, then talk vices - smoking and

drinking in strength sports. First, the news... listeners and Iron Radio friends let

the guys know they are competing, needing answers, and reading some science of their

own. Also, the passing of two titans, Nasser El Sonbaty and Joe Weider, gets some

discussion. Then, Phil and Lonnie give straight facts about what smoking and

drinking do to - and for - bodybuilders and strength athletes. Why are competitive

bodybuilders walking around smoking? What benefits could a stiff drink have for

performance? Going beyond a just-say-no approach, the guys explain what they know

from the science world and from training experiences. Don't miss these knowledge

bombs and stories!