Podcast Episodes

Ep 370 - Calories: Labels vs Reality

Season 1 Episode 370

In this episode, Eric Helms and Eric Trexler explore the complexities of food labeling, energy absorption, and the impact of food choices on energy b…

5 hours ago

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Ep 369 - New Controversy in LDL Research

Season 1 Episode 369

Editorial note: 
We recorded this episode on March 4. This is an important detail for contextualizing the timeline of events discussed in this episod…

1 week ago

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Iron Stronger - 1%er Habits The Best Do In Bodybuilding (with Eric Helms & Steve Hall)

In this episode, Steve Hall and Eric Helms discuss the evolution of their podcast, the importance of community feedback, and the dynamics of online c…

2 weeks ago

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Ep 368 - Sheffield 2025 Champ Kjell Bakkelund

Season 1 Episode 368

In this episode, powerlifter Kjell Bakkelund shares his journey, strategic weight management, and insights into longevity and performance in powerlif…

2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Ep 367 - Q&A

Season 1 Episode 367

In this episode, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms explore a wide range of topics including the culture of bodybuilding, the impact of step counts on…

3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Ep 366 - New Studies: Long Muscle Lengths & Muscle Swelling

Season 1 Episode 366

In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Trexler and Eric Helms discuss perpetually hot topics in the fitness and bodybuilding community, focusing on re…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Ep 365 - The Science Behind Toxic Online Fitness Culture

Season 1 Episode 365

Have you noticed that real life fitness culture is awesome, but online fitness culture sucks?

Yeah, us too.

In this episode, the Erics discuss why to…

1 month, 1 week ago

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BONUS - Confidence, Self-Doubt & Thinking Clearly in the Fitness Industry - Eric Helms & Steve Hall

In this episode, Eric Helms and Steve Hall engage in a deep conversation about their experiences in bodybuilding, academia, and personal growth. 

 

T…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Ep 364 - The Evolution of Physical Culture (ft. Dr. Conor Heffernan)

Episode 364

In this episode of Iron Culture, Dr. Eric Helms and Dr. Conor Heffernan delve into the rich history of fitness and physical culture, exploring how ex…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Ep 363 - What Everyone's Getting Wrong About New Dietary Guidelines

Episode 363

In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms and Eric Trexler discuss the recent changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) and the implic…

2 months ago

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