Fresh off one of our biggest Melbourne shows to date, we’re back to unpack everything — from backstage vibes and overall winners to athlete strategy, judging criteria, and a deep dive into our game-changing approach to drug testing.
In this episode, we break down why athletes can win in multiple divisions, how posing and peaking timing affect outcomes, and why judging isn’t always as simple as it looks. We also explain exactly how our Verifeye system works — and why it leaves outdated urine tests in the dust.

We cover:
✅ Melbourne Show Recap — New venue, packed crowd, and standout moments
✅ DJ Side Stage — Scotty Fitz changing the energy with athlete walkout songs
✅ Bikini vs Sports — Same winner, different looks? Here’s why
✅ Judging Criteria — Why we never change mid-season, and what we judge on the day
✅ Crossovers & Peaking — How timing, posing, and pump-ups affect placings
✅ Real-Time Judging — Overalls decided by who’s best in that moment, not earlier in the day
✅ Energy Availability — Who’s really hungrier in a deficit and why it matters
✅ Urine Testing Flaws — How chain-of-custody, masking agents, and short detection windows fail athletes
✅ Verifeye Explained — What the accuracy ratings really mean and why it works
✅ 5-Year Window — Our testing doesn’t catch “clean on the day” — it proves you’ve been clean for years
✅ SSRIs & ADHD Meds — Are they banned? What athletes need to declare
✅ Judging Integrity — Every decision made with fresh eyes, every division judged on merit

🎧 Whether you're chasing a pro card, coaching top-level athletes, or just curious about how natural bodybuilding really works — this one sets the record straight.

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