In this episode, the full crew is back—MT, MG & Scotty—recapping a massive few weeks of travel, posing workshops, and competition prep, plus diving into one of the biggest changes in natural bodybuilding testing to date: NBA’s rollout of Verifeye lie detection.

We break down how the system works, why it’s more accurate than traditional polygraph testing, and what it means for the future of the sport. We also cover the growing hype from recent workshops across the country, the NBA stance on keeping the pro stage sacred, and whether ICN WA’s national show will feature national-level judges and the head judge—a topic stirring some discussion across states.

We cover:
✅ Workshop Recap — Packed house, elite energy & rising talent
✅ SA Workshops — Strong numbers despite schedule conflicts, great new faces
✅ APS Sydney — 50+ athletes expected, logistical planning with Beck & Stew
✅ Queensland Mega Workshop — April 6 locked in, full show day experience incoming
✅ Why We Chose Verifeye — Lie detection explained, AI over polygraphs, athlete response
✅ No to Pro Qualifier Cards — Keeping the pro stage meaningful & exclusive
✅ Real Talk on Testing — Logistics, accuracy, AI learning & business impact
✅ Polys vs AI — Why we chose facial recognition testing over traditional polygraphs
✅ Pros Only — Why NBA doesn’t do pro qualifier cards like other federations
✅ Will ICN WA Have National Judges? — Thoughts on standardisation & head judge presence
✅ Starting Season A — IFBB shows kick off with TMJ athletes Ash & Poppy leading the charge
✅ Melbourne Pavilion — What to expect from the new venue & potential challenges
✅ Successful Reverses — What defines them, why every athlete’s “success” looks different

🔥 If you're coaching, competing, or just passionate about natural bodybuilding, this one is full of insights, testing transparency, athlete stories, and plenty of laughs.

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Michael Trimboli | Scott Morrell | Michael Galante

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