Prep Radio

By Tom Blackman

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Nutrition and training discussion by Veteran bodybuilder and nutrition consultants Paul Scarborough and Tom Blackman

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Prep Radio episodes:

11.14.2022
Episode 54 – Bodybuilding Now and Then with Matt Tofton
In this episode we talk to competitive bodybuilder Matt Tofton who is a champion amateur bodybuilder with multiple competitive wins and placings in both national and international events. We discuss: How has bodybuilding changed since Tom and Paul competed? What...
10.16.2022
Episode 53. Bodybuilding on a Budget, Simplification of Food Prep
In this episode we discuss how to bodybuild on a budget. Due to the cost of living the prices of food and gyms has risen so getting the essential nutrients in can be difficult if you’re on a tight budget....
10.16.2022
Episode 52. Bondage cable exercises
In this episode we discuss over complication and over simplification when it comes to nutrition and training. It is just as simple as ‘go heavy or go home’ Should you just ‘eat less and move more’ and what the F...
08.04.2022
Episode 51 – FitXpo, Gains begin at 40, Health scares
One for the ‘old’ school listener In this episode we discuss the recent FitXpo where Tom delivered a presentation on ‘Gains Begins at 40’ We also discuss the failing of the old guard bodybuilding federations and the rise of the...
05.17.2022
Episode 50 – Calories on Menus with Dr Mike Banna
Is it a good idea to put calories on menus? Dr Mike Banna visited the podcast to discuss this polarising topic. It’s not quite as simple as it seems and Dr Mike gave us a GPs perspective as well as...
05.02.2022
Episode 49 – Forgotten Supplements of Yesteryear
Supplements that you may have forgotten but were essentials 5 years ago In this podcast we remember the good times We all used to use these supplements, we even knew the ‘science’ behind them. But they seem to have...
03.28.2022
Episode 48 – Diet Hacks, The Lipostat, Calorie Averaging
Just because it worked for them doesn’t mean it will work for you In this episode we discuss how science can be twisted to fit an unscrupulous coaches agenda to sell their plans Also how the case of ‘it worked...
03.21.2022
49. Why you are not seeing any changes in your body from training
Why is your diet plan and training program not working for you? You’ve got the diet, You’ve got the training plan, But you just are not seeing the changes in your body that you want. You’re asking “What am I...
03.12.2022
Episode 47 – Listener Questions
Listener Questions What’s the best rep and set range for certain muscle groups? What do we know know that we wish we’d known back then? Supplements we recommend? Why does Paul always say drink more water? See Prep the...
01.19.2022
Episode 46 – January diets and Fitpro Apps
It’s TIME to get SHREDZ January is upon us and so are the fitpros with their January get shredz programs. We aren’t against people getting in shape but we are against the multitude of 6 week shredder mc shredz guys...
10.22.2021
Episode 45 – Bodybuilders that are outstanding in their field
What would be more silly than holding a bodybuilding show in a field? Maybe having no where for athletes to change? How about still charging over £200 to enter even though most of the costs of the show are removed...
07.23.2021
Episode 44 – FitXpo special
The First Bodybuilding and Fitness Expo Since Lockdown In this special episode of the podcast we talk to Darren Nally and Richard Foster who are behind FitXpo which has been delayed for over a year and is now running in...
07.20.2021
Episode 43 – Old School Bodybuilding VS New Methods
Can old tried and tested bodybuilding methods exist alongside the new? Are the old methods the best when it comes to bodybuilding and building muscle? There’s a constant discussion around old methods vs new. Many older bodybuilders will shun new...
03.31.2021
Episode 42 – Dean St Mart Part 2 Gut Health
Part 2 of our interview with Dr Dean St Mart Gut health is a complex and often misinterpreted topic. Many gurus talk about it, often wrongly. So we got Dr Dean back on to talk about all things to do...
01.28.2021
Episode 41 – Listener Questions
Nutrition and Training Q&A In this episode Paul and Tom discuss various topics from home workouts to the rise of the online PT. We discuss the best ways to manage home training when you are working from home and how...
12.25.2020
Episode 40 – Dr Dean St. Mart
Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Post Cycle Recovery, Bio Hacking for Bodybuilders Dr Dean St Mart came on the show to talk about the science behind some of the practices employed by bodybuilders in their pursuit of more muscle. We talked about...
10.30.2020
Episode 39 How to become a COVID expert survival guru coach
We discuss the legality of forcing gyms to shut in Liverpool which has now been corrected. What it takes to become a new guru covid coach Are people just tired of lockdowns and COVID and should we be working out...
09.20.2020
Episode 38 – Maximal Muscle Gains After Lockdown
How to make maximal muscle gains after lockdown In this episode we talk about what we think should be your priority in terms of workout construction calories macro splits rest if you want to build maximum muscle now gyms are...
08.21.2020
Episode 37
Will gyms survive after lockdown? Gyms have now reopened but at what cost to the business? Has the fear of COVID meant that many people will still stay away and not come back? Gyms run on a tight margin most...
06.28.2020
Episode 36
Gyms will not open on July 4th Many gym owners and gym goers mistakenly believed that gyms would open on 4th July. We talk about why this was never going to be the case and the reasons behind it. With...
06.16.2020
Episode 35
When will gyms reopen? A gym owner’s perspective Tom is a gym owner and over the 12 weeks of the COVID crisis has had to deal with a great number of issues including facing the prospect of never opening again....
06.01.2020
Episode 34
When will gyms open again? As lockdown rolls on we discuss when gyms are likely to open. Tom owns his own gym and talks about the issues that others and himself are facing. What is the likelihood that gyms will...
04.28.2020
Episode 33
Rehab through exercise and helping dads get into shape with Dan Fallon Military rehab trainer Dan Fallon came on the podcast to talk about the benefits of exercise and how he uses his strength and conditioning knowledge to help dads...
04.10.2020
Episode 32
How the lockdown has affected the fitness world In episode 32 of the podcast we talk about the impact that corona virus has had on the fitness industry. How many coaches who previously slated online coaching are now online coaches....
03.15.2020
Episode 31
We discuss the small issue of the corona virus outbreak and although we are not experts in any way we will still talk about it like we know what we are talking about. Listener questions include How have our workout...
02.11.2020
Episode 30
The Worst Performed Exercises in the gym What are the most poorly performed exercises in the gym? We’ve all seen people do stupid things or using too much weight and risking injury. What are the worst offenders? We also discuss...
01.13.2020
Episode 29
January Fad Diets January is the time for diets and it’s also the time when people try some crazy stuff to lose weight. We discuss some of the things that people may do and why they are or aren’t useful....
11.28.2019
Episode 28
Game Changers documentary, listener questions We discuss the Game Changers documentary which has been in the news a lot recently. Why it’s not the game changing evidence that a vegan diet is the best diet for performance, but why eating...
10.22.2019
Episode 27
A new look at supplements with Richard Foster Richard Foster from Strom Sports joins us to talk about the new types of supplements on the market for neurological boosting and more holistic health In recent years there has been a...
10.02.2019
Episode 26
Prep Radio Episode 26 – Fat Shaming and How to pick your coach We discuss the recent stories in the news regarding fat shaming and some of the potentially hypocritical behaviour by Fitpros and Coaches. What are the qualities to...
09.06.2019
Episode 25
We discuss how we both feel our body image now that we are not competitive bodybuilders anymore and coping with that new identity. Training volume for new trainers, how much is too much Our new concept for Target Gain and...
06.06.2019
Episode 24 After Bodypower Insulin and Carbs
The subject of Insulin has come up again so we talk about Tom’s presentation at Bodypower which covered Insulin use in bodybuilding and the current research that could point to why you’d need it. Paul talks about his new charity...
04.25.2019
Episode 23 with CALM campaigner and Health Coach Dan Osman
We invited Health Coach Dan Osman on to the podcast to talk about raising awareness of the Campaign Against Living Miserably with deals with male depression. We talked about his recent charity event where he raised over £4K and his...
02.28.2019
Episode 22 with IFBB pro Luke Sandoe
We were privileged to have IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Luke Sandoe join us for a talk about all things bodybuilding. Luke is one of the newest IFBB pros in recent years and has had a storming first year. He took us...
02.05.2019
Episode 21 – Dieting on Ice Cream and Listener Questions
Tom discusses his recent short blast diet to get ready for a photoshoot in 3 weeks where he ate ice cream every night. We discuss the benefits of constructing a diet from foods you like in terms of adherence. Paul...
12.14.2018
Episode 20
Stephen Box joins us to talk about female athlete prep and the different considerations that we take when coaching females. We also talk about off season prep and bulking over lean mass gaining
11.29.2018
Episode 19
We discuss Keto for boxing and why it’s not great for performance even though it might be good for losing weight. Public figures and Life coaches on Social Media. Peptide discussion on TB500 and MK677. Their uses and benefits. Black...
10.16.2018
Episode 18 – Total Recall
Paul discusses his Total Recall experience Which creatine is better – mono or EE Training split for optimal muscle gain Acceptable level of body fat in the off season Hypocrisy of coaches Responsibility of coaches to their clients Improving insulin...
09.14.2018
Episode 17 – Celebrity Death Match
In this episode we discuss the celebrity death match between ‘Dorian did it this way’ VS ‘The research says this’ Both can be extreme answers to the question of what works the best for muscle gain and fat loss. Sometimes...
08.21.2018
Episode 16 – Listener Questions
In this episode we cover recent listener questions. How much protein is needed for muscle growth What are our biggest regrets in our bodybuilding career Meal timing – does it matter Plus the normal discussions on life and the universe....
07.13.2018
Episode 15 – Back to the Old School
What is Old School? Why do people always talk about Old School training or dieting as being better? SHOCK NEWS BCAAS contain calories. Gaining muscle in a deficit. How much of a surplus do you need to gain muscle. Science...
06.28.2018
Episode 14
It’s been a year since Paul’s near fatal Sepsis incident so we celebrate his survival by having a good moan about a lot of stuff and discuss common myths regarding aspartame and sweeteners. Does Diet Coke give you cancer? We...
05.29.2018
Episode 13 – Cholesterol with Dr Spencer Nadolsky
Dr Spencer Nadolsky is our special guest this week talking about Cholesterol, types of cholesterol and how it relates to heart health and general health. Also benefits of more plant based eating and health considerations from a Doctor’s point of…
05.19.2018
Episode 12 – Listener Questions
Listener Questions How much water should you drink Metformin Tom’s Vegan crusade
04.23.2018
Episode 11 – Chips and Gravy, Horse and Trap
Personal Training Coach of Coaches and super smart business person Phil Learney joins us on the podcast How to make money as a PT and not fall victim to 6 figure Gurus Training to failure or overload of muscle –…
04.10.2018
Episode 10 – Why you shouldn’t keep cats
Paul unique camera experience Do calories matter? Paleo and Mammoth calories Nabba West cancelled and the implications Subconscious eating Intuitive eating Carb backloading Insulin spikes Why you shouldn’t keep cats if you read studies Some talk on IGF1 and MGF…
03.14.2018
Episode 9 – Social Media and Cardio
Paul returns from his Kidney Transplant Coaches and accountability How many calories in a Cardio? Training Intensity Interview with Tanya Filer How to use social media properly to grow your audience and get sponsorships or clients. The best and worst…
02.15.2018
Prep Radio 8
Paul has good news about his kidney transpant Marc Robinson – super smart supplement guy gives us the lowdown on SARMS and the most effective supplements. People actually watch Tom’s videos www.cardiffsportsnutrition.co.uk if you want to ask Marc any questions…
01.21.2018
Prep Radio 7
Paul has some good news for once Coaches and their bad advice New training system Bitcoin
12.24.2017
Prep Radio 6
IFBB Pro Anth Bailes came on the show to talk about a range of topics. Diabetic bodybuilding Insulin use Hosting bodybuilding shows Old school vs New stuff Injuries and recovery His new supplement range www.maxmuscle100.com for Anth’s new supplement range…

What's Prep Radio about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Prep Radio episodes:

Episode 54 – Bodybuilding Now and Then with Matt Tofton

Episode 53. Bodybuilding on a Budget, Simplification of Food Prep

Episode 52. Bondage cable exercises

Episode 51 – FitXpo, Gains begin at 40, Health scares

Episode 50 – Calories on Menus with Dr Mike Banna

Episode 49 – Forgotten Supplements of Yesteryear

Episode 48 – Diet Hacks, The Lipostat, Calorie Averaging

49. Why you are not seeing any changes in your body from training

Episode 47 – Listener Questions

Episode 46 – January diets and Fitpro Apps

Episode 45 – Bodybuilders that are outstanding in their field

Episode 44 – FitXpo special

Episode 43 – Old School Bodybuilding VS New Methods

Episode 42 – Dean St Mart Part 2 Gut Health

Episode 41 – Listener Questions

Episode 40 – Dr Dean St. Mart

Episode 39 How to become a COVID expert survival guru coach

Episode 38 – Maximal Muscle Gains After Lockdown

Episode 37

Episode 36

Episode 35

Episode 34

Episode 33

Episode 32

Episode 31

Episode 30

Episode 29

Episode 28

Episode 27

Episode 26

Episode 25

Episode 24 After Bodypower Insulin and Carbs

Episode 23 with CALM campaigner and Health Coach Dan Osman

Episode 22 with IFBB pro Luke Sandoe

Episode 21 – Dieting on Ice Cream and Listener Questions

Episode 20

Episode 19

Episode 18 – Total Recall

Episode 17 – Celebrity Death Match

Episode 16 – Listener Questions

Episode 15 – Back to the Old School

Episode 14

Episode 13 – Cholesterol with Dr Spencer Nadolsky

Episode 12 – Listener Questions

Episode 11 – Chips and Gravy, Horse and Trap

Episode 10 – Why you shouldn’t keep cats

Episode 9 – Social Media and Cardio

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