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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:31 - Catching up
08:44 – Why Competing Overseas Is a Nightmare
12:36 – Judge Feedback: Fuller + Chest/Quads
20:51 – Shaun Clarida’s Best Olympia Peak Ever
24:00 – Rebounding After 2024 Olympia
30:33 – Peak Week Strategy: Simple Always Wins
32:27 – Managing Backstage Chaos at Olympia
36:20 – Zero Diuretics for Shaun Clarida
41:15 – Peaking Pro Tip: Start Simple
44:41 – Data Logging = Perfect Peaks
45:30 – Shaun’s 182lb Magic Window
48:53 – Fake GH? What Happens When It’s Pulled
50:01 – Clen Mistakes & Monster Carb Loads
56:00 – Simple Peaks Beat Complicated Protocols
58:30 – Martin Fitzwater’s MONSTER Fill-Out
01:00:47 – Sodium Strategy: 3–5g Daily
01:06:57 – Backstage Snacks: Glucose vs Fructose
01:12:10 – The 3-Exercise Pump Routine
01:18:33 – Winstrol Experiment: Fuller but Softer
01:25:28 – If You Could Only Run One Steroid…
01:26:51 – SuperDrol: Bull Mode
01:32:23 – Shaun’s Training: Less Volume, More Gains
01:38:40 – Fasted vs Fed Cardio
01:43:04 – Steady-State Wins for Conditioning
01:50:42 – Cutting the GI Protocol Down
01:58:22 – Retatrutide Update & Lipid Focus
02:00:14 – Masteron Muscle Myth Busted
02:04:16 – Biggest Regret: Should’ve Hired a Coach
02:06:09 – Pro Life: Keep Showing Up
02:16:24 – Final Message

2025 Olympia, Family, PED's, & From The Start Til Now

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00:00 – Intro

00:01:42 – Marriage & Relationship Challenges During Prep

00:04:27 – Filipino Inspiration & Bodybuilding Legacy

00:07:15 – Coaching Joven to the Olympia

00:11:09 – Rebuilding After the 2018 Crash

00:14:25 – Top 10 Validation & Shutting Down Haters

00:16:56 – Stoik Gym: Local Grind to Global Expansion

00:21:18 – 18-Hour Prep Days: Building the Blueprint

00:25:24 – Fatherhood Struggles During Prep

00:31:25 – PED Awareness & Brain Chemistry

00:35:07 – Downfall Lessons & Accountability

00:43:18 – OCD Since Age 6: Pain to Empathy

00:48:59 – Career Rollercoaster & Public Perception

00:56:09 – Stoik Vision: Pros Building Pros

00:59:46 – Attitude Kills Deals: Losing Everything

01:03:18 – The Total Package: Physique + Communication

01:06:41 – Backstage Battles & God’s Plan

01:12:54 – TRT, Peptides & Health Optimization

01:17:02 – Proud Dad Shift: Value Beyond Stage

01:26:45 – Recovery Mindset: Faith & Muscle Memory

01:31:15 – Diet Is King: 5–6 Meals Over Gear

01:35:57 – Final Message: Treat People Right, Kill Loneliness

Olympian & 3x Classic Pro Champ

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

01:26 - Starting Chat and Merch Talk

10:35 - Early Training & First Competition

20:32 - Post-Show Binge & Taco Bell Story

27:07 - Dessert Obsession & Mukbang Talks

33:17 - Low Libido in Prep & Recent Wins

36:12 - Dealing with Losses & Growth Mindset

40:24 - Embracing Suffering & Process

48:23 - Lessons from Last Season & Positivity

54:17 - Pressure, Stability & Financial Struggles

56:01 - Vegas Trip & First Flights

1:03:07 - Travel Strategies & Pro Lifestyle

1:12:18 - Hardships, Inspiration & Adversity

1:16:12 - Competing Against Daniel & Stage Reality

1:18:59 - Tanning & Glaze Lessons

1:25:16 - Backstage Anxiety & Timing Errors

1:31:08 - Pump Timing & Anxiety in Prep

1:46:55 - Classic Division Surprise & Point System

1:52:54 - Passion for Competing & Vegas Vibes

01:55:07 - Post-Show Health & Growth Strategy

2:02:09 - Progress Pics & Cycle Breakdown

2:07:20 - Low Dose Philosophy & Longevity

2:10:28 - Lab Work & Supplement Insights

2:31:09 - Posing Flow State & Stage Confidence

2:34:52 - Prep Reduces Anxiety & Staying Ready

02:39:38 - Gut Health & Peak Week Tactics

2:44:31 - Back Weakness & Training Fixes

2:48:15 - Olympia Predictions & Expo Stage Chat

3:00:39 - Final Show Reflections & Lessons

3:03:29 - Olympia Hype & Vegas Linkup Plans

03:04:26 - Control What Matters & Gratitude

3:05:24 - Clothing Deals & Meeting Appreciation

3:06:29 - Transparency & Meaningful Impact

3:07:09 - Vegas, Brownies & Farewell

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:19 - Carb Up & Diuretics
08:45 - Lineup Drama & Feedback
15:19 - Full vs Dry Debate
20:58 - Bloodwork Wins & Health Markers
25:43 - Water Retention & Dosing
40:32 - Schedule Stress & Experience Edge
50:06 - 212 vs Classic Prep
57:48 - Surgery Loss to Suicide Shift
01:03:48 - Quick Q&A & Peak Strategies
01:06:26 - Future Moves & Olympia Cycle
01:11:39 - Rebound Tips & Self-Coaching
01:13:37 - Fatherhood Paradox & Olympia Path
1:17:46 - Peace Out

Evidence-Based Olympian IFBB Coach of pros like Jordan Hutchinson & Host of IFBB AMA

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00:00 - Intro

00:04:00 - Value of Transparency & Gear Evolution

00:09:24 - Genetics and Drug Strategies

00:14:10 - Post-Surgery Growth & Gear Myths

00:19:30 - Smart Training & Rebound Management

00:26:50 - TRT, Recovery & Tissue Retention

00:32:40 - Parasympathetic Recovery & Sleep Struggles

00:37:20 - Individualized Training & Overtraining Risks

00:43:50 - Smart vs Hard Training Myths

00:48:24 - Chest & Leg Training Insights

00:52:30 - Jordan’s Olympia Prep & Peaking Strategy

01:00:00 - Stress-Free Prep & Weight Management

01:05:15 - Sleep Hacks & HRT Checkups

01:09:04 - James’ Prep & Fullness vs Condition

01:15:20 - Fruit, Food & Force-Feeding Myths

01:22:00 - Gear Balance & Client Collaboration

01:26:20 - Retatrutide & New Drug Cautions

01:29:29 - Fat Loss Stories & Microdosing

01:33:15 - Prep Catastrophes & Client Communication

01:38:08 - Offseason & Reverse Diet Strategies

01:51:28 - Post-Show & GH Timing Tips

02:01:10 - Sugar Timing & Glycemic Control

02:06:54 - Stage Experiences & Confidence

02:12:11 - Carb Cycling

02:24:41 - How Chris Started with James
 02:34:10 - Chest Support Pads Restricting Stretch

02:38:46 - Final Question

2x Mr. Olympia Runner-Up, 2x Arnold Classic Champ, USAF Veteren, one of the greatest posers of this era & potentially of all time, and one of the top contenders for the Classic Mr. Olympia title in 1 week

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

2:19 Breathing Fixes in Prep

4:29 Coaching Shift & Gym Updates

00:07:13 Pricing Real Talk

00:08:19 Success Mindset

 16:01 Olympia Plans & Prize Money Talk

 18:38 Mr Olympia Beyond Bodybuilding

00:21:46 Weider Influence & Sport Growth

 27:05 Stage Setup & Judge Analysis

 31:46 Jose’s Improvements

 36:59 Years Left in the Sport

 41:42 NY Pro Peak

 45:52 Carb Boost Strategy

 49:43 Dehydration Fatigue

 55:15 Rhomboid Focus

 1:02:04 RPG Love

 01:07:29 Friend Support

 01:15:53 Olympia Packing Insight

 1:25:33 Training Priority

 1:34:05 Life Purpose Beyond BB

 01:38:15 Legacy Building

 01:45:03 Hair Transplant & Aesthetic Shift

 01:54:21 Transformation

 02:05:00 Final Message

PhDc endo & expert on bodybuilding pharmacology & enhanced bodybuilding science

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00:00:00 Intro
00:04:06 Book Updates & GH Research
00:08:55 GH, DHT & Acromegaly
00:13:29 GLP-1 & Offseason Nutrition
00:18:10 Classic vs Open Bodybuilding
00:24:31 Leg Growth & Fiber Types
00:28:41 Time Off Gear & Recovery
00:34:49 Training Frequency & Volume
00:41:18 Prep Cycles & Orals
00:46:48 Diet & Fullness Strategies
00:49:36 Moving & Compound Reactions
00:51:32 GI Health & Peptides
00:55:49 Cardio & Skin Thickness
01:03:05 Sleep Solutions & Aids
01:10:32 Choline & Cognitive Health
01:12:20 Surgery Recovery & Female HGH
01:18:17 Blood Pressure & Hematocrit
01:25:10 Cardio, Fat Loss & Yohimbine
01:33:08 Favorite Bodybuilders & GH Dosing

01:39:43 GH Injecting best practices

01:43:53 Final Message to the world

The new talk of bodybuilding, and the newest Tampa Pro & Texas Pro Champ.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Jordan Hutchinson: Intro
00:03:32 4 ½ Weeks Out from the Olympia
00:07:08 Gyno Surgery Drama and Complications
00:16:43 Low-Carb Days and Refeeds with Patrick Tour
00:27:14 26-Week Prep Marathon Breakdown
00:36:16 Branch Warren's Offseason Wisdom
00:43:21 Growing on Low Food and Steps Focus
00:50:36 Tournament of Champions Homecoming
01:00:06 Classic vs Open: Weight Caps Exposed
01:09:12 Neck-and-Neck with Urs at Olympia?
01:16:46 Backing Off Quads to Boost Arms
01:25:34 Division Switch Struggles
01:32:49 P90X Sparks and Early Gains
01:38:06 Beginnings
01:47:11 Sugar Fairy Confessions
01:52:22 Changes That Aided James’s Progress
01:55:15 Kratom Myths Busted
02:01:39 Dropping from 700mg Tren to 260mg
02:11:51 Faith's Role in Adversity
02:16:39 Bodybuilding's Finance Reality
02:18:58 Final Message: Find Your Purpose

Open Bodybuilding Olympian, 3x IFBB Pro Champion, pro podcaster in the IFBBAMA and can be often seen on Bodybuilding & Bollocks on the Real Bodybuilding Podcast.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to James Hollingshead
04:40 Early Bodybuilding Journey and Influences
09:18 Deep Dive into Nutrition and Longevity
19:16 Steroid Use and Its Impact on Career
26:14 Mindset and Overcoming Hardships
38:00 Health Monitoring and Genetics
46:20 Optimizing Training Splits
57:46 Balancing Bodybuilding and Mental Health
01:07:25 Dealing with Loss and Finding Purpose
01:18:56 Favorite Prep Memories
01:26:04 Best Peaking Show Memories
01:33:27 Truth About Dosages
01:45:36 Rep Ranges for Hypertrophy
01:51:35 Offseason Strategy: Mass vs Conditioning
01:55:24 Fertility While on Cycle
01:57:14 Favorite Compounds
02:00:02 Appreciating the Whole Physique
02:04:23 Views on Lifting Styles
02:07:51 Balancing Fatherhood and Bodybuilding
02:14:45 Therapy and Travel Insights
02:17:56 Final Message to the World

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

5:43 - Social Media Perceptions and TikTok Labels

10:00 - Content Creation Struggles and Polarization

17:15 - Reasons for Mindset Change

20:00 - Constructive Criticism and Impact Stories

26:43 - Insane Tren Doses and Variations

30:00 - Gear, Genetics, and Growth

36:38 - Learning Your Body and Coaching

45:56 - Sleep Aids and Health Risks

50:00 - Crazy Cycle Stories

58:19 - Back Training Revelations

59:47 - Men’s Physique vs. Open Bodybuilding

1:10:00 - Chasing the Pro Card Reality

1:20:00 - Pro Card Struggles and Triumphs

1:28:20 - Importance of Sex in Relationships

01:29:56 - Best Prep Look Without Diuretics

1:40:22 - Cycle variations

01:49:12 - Biohacking for Optimal Performance

01:59:40 - Evolving Training Strategies

2:10:00 - Next Pod Plans

02:12:38 -Best way to use superdrol

02:18:57 - Growth Hormone

02:30:46 - Gear Guidance for Newbies

02:36:05 - Gut Health

2:50:00 - Long Prep Secrets

02:57:12 - the final message

02:59:26 - Being Self/ Family Centered as Men