Supplement Engineer Podcast

By Robert A. Schinetsky

The Supplement Engineer Podcast centers on the expansive dietary supplement industry. Each episode will "deconstruct the science of supplements" as well as feature notable figures in the sports nutrit... more

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Supplement Engineer Podcast episodes:

September 15, 2020The Final Scoop Episode #11: Differences between energy drinks, Consumer Education, Glaxon season 2, and MORE
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.

Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
Shane Smith, Stack3d
TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
Topics covered in this installment:
New Energy Drinks
Consumer perceptions of energy drinks
Thoughts on nootropics and "must" they have caffeine?
Challenges with educating consumers
Alpha Lion "Super Human" renaming
Glaxon "Season 2" rebrand
Razer Respawn collaboration with 5 gum
and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
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1h 52min
September 11, 2020Supplement Engineer Podcast Episode #126: James Gracely & Ignite ZRO Performance Energy Drinks
https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Business inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm re-joined by James Gracely, President of Beverage at Ignite International.
It's always a treat when I get to speak with James, and as someone who has played a vital role in building a behemoth in the functional beverage space, getting his insight on growing a new brand is something that is not to be missed!
Show Notes
Topics covered during our discussion:
Origins of Ignite ZRO Performance Energy Drink
Natural caffeine vs caffeine anhydrous
Deciding on which nootropics to include
Choosing flavors and carbonation levels
Day-to-day operations
James' ascent to Fortnite master
Ignite Vodka + Tequila
Explosion of hard seltzer brands
Energy drinks vs pre workout supplements
and MORE!
Where to Find James Gracely & Ignite Beverages
James Gracely IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgracely/
Ignite Beverages Website: https://ignitebeverages.co
Ignite International IG: https://www.instagram.com/ignite/
Before You Go...
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1h 13min
September 08, 2020The Final Scoop Ep. #10: Branch Warren Joins Apollon, Are Glycerol Supplements Worth it, and MORE!
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.

Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
Shane Smith, Stack3d
TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
This week we cover a wide range of topics, and welcome our first guest to the Final Scoop -- SANDY!
Topics covered in this installment:
Branch Warren signs with Apollon Nutrition
Influencer Marketing -- Does It Work?
Shane's standing order at McDonald's when traveling
MAN Sports Gameday pre- review
EAA Supplements
Are Glycerol Supplements actually effective or are they hype?
Utility of Greens supplements
and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
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1h 55min
September 01, 2020Final Scoop #9: Universal Direct, Coffee vs Pre Workout Supps, Applied Nutrition Vending Machines?
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.

Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
Shane Smith, Stack3d
TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
Topics covered in this installment:
TJ's opinion on proprietary blends
What exactly is a "beginner" pre workout?
Coffee vs pre workout for training
Barebells Double-Bite
Applied Nutrition + Protein Life Express pre workout / protein shake vending machine
Vitamin Shoppe teams up with InstaCart for 1-hour supplement delivery (is it worth it?)
Universal Nutrition Direct
and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
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1h 37min
August 28, 2020Supplement Engineer Podcast #125: Kenton Engel -- CMO CORE Nutritionals, Merica Labz, Arms Race
https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Business inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by the Chief Marketing Officer for CORE Nutritionals, Merica Labz, and Arms Race Nutrition -- Kenton Engel.
Kenton is incredibly astute, educated, and witty, and this is one podcast that was a true joy to be a part of.
Show Notes
Topics covered during our discussion:
Kenton's origins in the supplement industry
Characterizing the supplement industry as "immature" (not in the sense that you probably think)
Thoughts on the current model of education
Targeting consumers
Why do so many brands struggle to identify a core constituency?
Kenton's day to day activities
Thoughts on proprietary blends and ingredient "technology"
Bodybuilding forums vs social media for intellectual discourse
Merica Labz imitators
GDAs --> Berberine
and MORE!
Where to Find Kenton & Core Nutritionals
Kenton Engel IG: https://www.instagram.com/savage_ginger_beard_/
CORE Nutritionals IG: https://www.instagram.com/corenutritionals/
Merica Labz: https://www.mericalabz.com
Arms Race Nutrition: https://www.armsracenutrition.com
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
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1h 31min
August 25, 2020The Final Scoop Episode #8: Proprietary blends, "Game Changing" pre workouts, Pre-Kaged Sport, & More
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.

Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
Shane Smith, Stack3d
TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
Topics covered in this installment:
Proprietary blends -- the good, the bad, and the ugly
"Game changing" pre workouts -- do they even exist
Kaged Muscle Pre-Kaged Sport
Sneak Energy Generations collaborations
BPS Pharma Chicken chips ?!
RedCon1 WarGames gaming supplement
and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
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1h 56min
August 18, 2020The Final Scoop Ep. 7: Stack3d origins, Dealing with Burnout, "Animal-Free" Whey, Core Balls & More
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.

Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
Shane Smith, Stack3d
TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
Topics covered in this installment:
Get to Know: Shane Smith
Origins of Stack3d
Main Event: Dealing with Career Burnout
How to get "unstuck"
Performa Superhero Shakers
Core Protein Balls
Brave Robot "Animal-Free" Whey
DVST8 of the Union profile discussion
and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
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1h 47min
August 14, 2020Episode #124: Dr. Layne Norton -- Outwork Nutrition, BCAA & Diabetes, Publication Bias, & MORE
https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Business inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by the one and only, Dr. Layne Norton.
Layne is a pro natural bodybuilder, accomplished powerlifter, renowned physique coach, and the co-founder of Outwork Nutrition.
He's been a mainstay in the evidence-based community, and our conversation is not to be missed!
Show Notes
Topics covered during our discussion:
The origins of Outwork Nutrition
Lessons learned from Carbon supplement line
Vetting contract manufacturers
Deep dive into Outwork Recovery
In-depth discussion of Outwork Pre-Workout
What has a bigger impact on performance -- the mental or physical boosting ingredients in pre workout supplements?
BCAA and Type 2 Diabetes
Leucine & Cancer
Are GDAs worth it?
Volume vs Intensity for Hypertrophy
and MORE!
Where to Find Layne & Outwork Nutrition
Dr. Layne Norton IG: https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/
Outwork Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/outworknutritionofficial/
Outwork Nutrition Website: https://outworknutrition.com
Before You Go...
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1h 16min
August 11, 2020The Final Scoop Episode #6: The Future of Tradeshows, Inspired Amino, MAN Sports Rebrand & More
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.

Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
Shane Smith, Stack3d
TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
Topics covered in this installment:
Get to Know: Robert Samborsky
What is the future of industry trade shows?
Are trade shows still relevant for consumers or brands?
Stack3d Pro Expo
RX Bar Layers
MAN Sports rebrand
Inspired Amino Fuego
and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
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1h 37min
August 07, 2020Episode #123: Ben Hartman & Morphogen Nutrition Returns!
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, Ben Hartman, founder of Morphogen Nutrition, rejoins the podcast to discuss all things business, supplementation, and training.
In addition to owning Morphogen Nutrition, Ben is also an accomplished natural bodybuilder, competitive powerlifter, and strongman athlete. Ben holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology and a master’s degree in nutrition & dietetics.
DO NOT miss this episode!
Show Notes
Topics covered during our discussion:
Finding success amid the craziness of 2020
Working side by side with your spouse
Good/Bad trends in the supplement industry
Deep dive into MorphoPump
Ben's personal pre workout stack
Inside the revamped MorphoBrain
Dynamite vs TeaCrine vs Dynamine
BHB Salts for cognitive performance
Adaptogen formula discussion
Upcoming releases for 2020/2021
Volume vs Intensity for Hypertrophy
and MORE!
Where to Find Ben & Morphogen Nutrition
Ben Hartman IG: https://www.instagram.com/morphogenben/
Morphogen Nutrition website: https://www.morphogennutrition.com

Before You Go...
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1h 22min

FAQs about Supplement Engineer Podcast:

How many episodes does Supplement Engineer Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 297 episodes available.