Let's Grow Big Together

There’s a belief that fitness and comedy are at odds with each other. We’ve seen many comedians get jacked and then they don’t appear to be as funny.

Carrot Top famously said he stopped bodybuilding because it didn't fit his style. Dave Chappelle put on muscle and started trolling trans people, and who can forget those awful Bud Light TV ads from the 80s where Joe Piscopo dressed up in drag and flexed his bulging biceps?

But even for all those comedic tragedies, Instagram is packed with muscle men who get the laughs and the lifts.

Let’s Grow Big Together, I mean, Welcome to Feast of Fun! The podcast that always makes you sore in all the right places.

Today comedian and obstacle course athlete Joel Bryant joins us to chat about racing, lifting and comedy.

When he’s not working as a comedy host or doing stand up, Joel is dodging giant foam blocks in an American Ninja style race or crawling through the mud in a Tough Mudder.

Listen as we pit Joel Bryant against the AI robot to see who is funnier, muscle man or machine?


JOEL BRYANT: https://joelbryant.net

Plus--
➤ The Feds issue new guidelines discouraging comedy from highway safety billboards and signs.
➤ The Smithsonian Institution releases over 4.5 Million historic images into the public domain,
➤ Rest in pudding Ron DeSantis’ political career.

Last weekend in Bloomington, Illinois, over 210 bodybuilders showed up to go for the glory at the NPC Mid-American Winter Classic. The competition was intense, but surprisingly friendly and juiced up with sportsmanship.

Let’s Grow Big Together!
The podcast that reminds you the biggest prize of all is the friends we make along the way.

Today we take you to the NPC Mid-American Winter Classic, where I as a first time novice stepped onstage to compete in Men’s Classic Physique, and like all roller coaster rides, it was scary as hell and tons of fun!

Plus--
• What’s it really like backstage at a bodybuilding show?

• The steps you need to take if you want to compete yourself!

FEATURED VIDEO:
Emma Hyndman, the Posing Pro
★ https://youtu.be/v1lxXCEXebA?si=nK9UaIlGwB8jYH9z

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FAUSTO FERNOS:
★ instagram.com/faustofernos
★ facebook.com/faustofernos
★ twitter.com/faustofernos

MARC FELION:
★ instagram.com/marcfelion
★ facebook.com/marcfelion
★ twitter.com/marcfelion

When training for any athletic event, a lot can go wrong. Even worse: your mind can start playing tricks on you. So it helps a great deal to have a great coach guide you on the road to become a legend.

Let’s Grow Big Together! The podcast that climbs the Stairmaster along with you, but not on the same machine, cause people are gonna look.

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.

Today, I’m just a few weeks out from my first bodybuilding contest at the young age of 51, and we’re thrilled to introduce you to my coach Matt Claussen.

As a powerlifter, Matt Claussen is highly regarded as a four time National Powerlifting Champion.
As a bodybuilder, Matt Claussen has won five major championships including first place in the 2005 NPC East Coast Classic and guided over 75 clients to get stage ready for their own contests.

COACH MATT CLAUSSEN:
https://www.instagram.com/mattclaussen/

NPC WINTER CLASSIC DEC 2, BLOOMINGTON IL:
https://npcmidamericanwinterclassic.com

Plus--
• Getting ready for your first coach.
• Coming out of the closet to your parents as a bodybuilder.
• Are powerlifters really using butt plugs to stabilize their core?
• Weightlifting horror stories to put a chill down your spine.

Almost a third of American gym goers will use performance enhancing substances at some point in their lives.

There’s always risks to consider when supplementing to get big muscles and many doctors just don't have the training or knowledge to help prevent serious complications. So what do you do?
It’s the podcast that squeezes the juice to the last drop.

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.

Today, bodybuilding coach Tyler Fluitt joins us to look at harm reduction for anabolic steroids.

Tyler specializes in training natural athletes to compete as well as helping enhanced athletes compete in safer ways. Tyler is a popular bodybuilding coach in Austin Texas and now Nashville, and is training for his 19th bodybuilding competition.

TYLER FLUITT: https://instagram.com/level_up_physiques

Plus-- New DEA rules could make it harder for everyone to get telemedicine for testosterone replacement therapy.

Bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman loves to say “Everybody wants big muscles but nobody wants to lift no heavy ass weights!”

But lifting heavy ass weights isn't the most difficult part of bodybuilding for everyone. For some, the biggest challenge to coming home with that sword in a competition is the ability to shred body fat without losing muscle mass.

Let’s Grow Big Together - It’s the only bodybuilding podcast that slays at the gym, on the stage and the runway baby!

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.

Today tech developer, daddy and up and coming NPC Classic bodybuilder George Ward joins us to talk about getting ready for the stage, his adventures in bodybuilding and working with Dorian Yates to build an impossible physique.

We met George Ward at the food court at the Arnold Sports Festival and were so charmed by him we had to get him on the show.

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★ instagram.com/georgewardfitness
★ instagram.com/faustofernos
★ instagram.com/marcfelion

When it comes to building muscle, eating is fundamental.

Besides being incredibly good looking, bodybuilder and film star Derek Bolt is great at fixing yummy things in the kitchen to help build his legendary physique.

Let's Grow Big Together: the podcast that shows you the things you need to put in your body to make it grow!

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.

Today we chat once again with Derek Bolt- amateur bodybuilder, architect, film star, and overall renaissance man on maximizing your meals for building muscle.

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★ instagram.com/derekboltfit
★ instagram.com/faustofernos
★ instagram.com/marcfelion

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➤ How did Derek do in his last competition when he entered under his name assigned at birth?

➤ Why are athletes susceptible to political and nutritional misinformation?

➤ Low carb pizzas: the good, the bad and the freaky.

Episode #3072

Bodybuilding can be very lonely as you toil away at the gym, make your meals and rest a lot all by yourself.

So in the endless pursuit of building muscle it’s important to always be looking for inspiration that reminds you of why you fell in love with it in the first place.

Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast that screams “come with me if you want to lift!”

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.

Today we find inspiration to recharge our batteries in the neverending quest to build muscle, as we look back at our amazing weekend at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio.

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★ instagram.com/faustofernos
★ instagram.com/marcfelion

Plus--
• Far out and brilliant fitness products we saw at the Arnold.
• Who started the butt grabbing tradition between Chris Bumstead and Ramon Rocha Queiroz?
• Why setbacks are an inevitable part of the growing process.

Episode #3069

Every great adventure begins with an explosion that sets our heroes on a new path, and bodybuilding is no exception. When the journey begins, it’s great to have the wisdom of a good teacher to help illuminate the path towards building muscle.

Let’s Grow Big Together - where sticks and stones may break your bones but squats make you a badass.

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.

Today Shea Menchaca, Austin’s bodybuilding glamazon, coach, guru, chef and owner of the legendary gym Metroflex ATX, joins us to talk about inspiring others to overcome their struggles and build lots and lots of muscle.

SHEA MENCHAKA: instagram.com/shea_glamazon_of_metroflx_ifbb

FAUSTO FERNOS: instagram.com/faustofernos
MARC FELION: instagram.com/marcfelion

Plus--

• Bodybuilding on the cutting edge with peptides, stem cells and hormone replacement therapy.

• 100 repetition finishers for biceps and triceps, do they work?

• Do you put whey protein in your coffee?

If you want to be big, you have to eat big. When it comes to building muscle, the cornerstone of bodybuilding is nutrition, not just what you eat, but when you eat it to keep those gains in motion.

But it’s not always that easy, for some people it’s incredibly hard to get the calories and protein they need to grow in size.Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast that is on the ABCDEFG diet plan: Always Be Consuming Delicious Edible Food! (Goddamit.)

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to putting on muscle.

Today bodybuilding coach, nutritionist and boxer Chris Bickley joins us to look at bodybuilding nutrition and the outrageous things bodybuilders have done over the years to get big or die trying.A jacked up 5’10” 230 lbs, Chris turned to becoming a full time coach and nutritionist during the pandemic, and judging from the results of his clients, Chris knows what he’s talking about.

CHRIS BICKLEY: instagram.com/ctbickley
FAUSTO FERNÓS: instagram.com/faustofernos
MARC FELION: instagram.com/marcfelion

Hire Chris Bickley as your coach or nutritionist:
https://chrisbickleycoaching.com

Plus--
➤ Are German gummi bears anabolic? Why highly branched cyclic dextrin is awesome and is there any benefit to doing hard drugs before hitting the gym?

➤ Protein rich pumpkin pie and Mexican chicken thighs al pastor.

Protein Rich Pumpkin Pie:
https://www.egglandsbest.com/recipe/protein-pumpkin-pie

Chicken Thighs Mexican Pineapple "Al Pastore Style"
https://masonfit.com/oven-roasted-chicken-al-pastor/

Episode #3066

One of the drawbacks of following bodybuilders on social media is you come across a few muscle giants who unfortunately have fallen for a lot of right wing nonsense, sexism and bigotry.

Thankfully, the kids are all right and a rising tide is shifting to invite everyone to pump iron and bring on the gains.

Let’s Grow Big Together - the podcast that helps put meat on the bone and then slathers it in gravy.

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.

Today Canadian bodybuilder, fashion model and fitness influencer Carter Kissick joins us to talk about bigotry as the ultimate gains goblin. Listen as Carter takes on the haters while squatting a whole lot of weight, and of course while wearing fabulous fashion.

CARTER KISSICK: instagram.com/classic_kissick
FAUSTO FERNÓS: instagram.com/faustofernos
MARC FELION: instagram.com/marcfelion

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• Swallowing raw eggs to build your chest arms and legs.
  
  
• Does Viagra work to get a pump in the gym?
  
  
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