Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhere Does Broscience Come From?
Episode 132
This episode will hit your ears like a sonic boom, changing your perspective on "broscience" in a flash. Where do lifting myths come from? Locker roo…
4 years, 7 months ago
Training To Failure (What the Science Actually Says)
Episode 131
If you don't train to failure, you'll be a failure. It not only sounds good, but it also appeals to the hardcore inner masochist in every serious lif…
4 years, 7 months ago
We Were WRONG
Episode 130
The cornerstone of scientific thinking is updating your beliefs based on the available evidence. Unfortunately this conflicts with the cornerstone of…
4 years, 7 months ago
Elite Level Powerlifting (Champions Edition)
Episode 129
2021 USAPL nationals was just back after a year off due to COVID. So, emotions were high, the competition was fierce and as always, USAPL nationals d…
4 years, 8 months ago
Book Bodybuilding & The Dog (ft. Ryan Doris)
Episode 128
This episode of Iron Culture was a classic. You want lifting-specific introspection which will resonate with anyone in the culture of lifting? Look n…
4 years, 8 months ago
Supplement Science: Everything You Didn't Know About Stimulants (But Should)
Episode 127
Ben Esgro is back on Iron Culture to do another deep dive. This time, we discuss all things stimulants. What are stimulants, exactly? What makes a st…
4 years, 8 months ago
Competing At The Highest Level In Powerlifting: An Inside Look (ft. Bryce Lewis and Ashton Rouska)
Episode 126
Does being a competitor require a competitive mindset? In some sports, yes. But in powerlifting, you arguably could just focus on yourself, progressi…
4 years, 8 months ago
Competing (and Winning) in BOTH Powerlifting & Bodybuilding (ft. Katie Anne Rutherford)
Episode 125
What do the 2015 USAPL Junior National title, the 2017 Yorton Cup Pro Figure Tall title, and the 2017 WNBF Pro Figure Overall title have in common? T…
4 years, 9 months ago
Natty or Not, Drug Testing and Genetics (Q&A #3)
Episode 124
Omar and Eric are back with another Q&A episode! This time, they go IN on the topic of not just being skeptical but also being rational when thinking…
4 years, 9 months ago
Retiring Early From Natural Bodybuilding
Episode 123
Sam Okunola has been at the top echelon of the natural bodybuilding competitive circuit for over a decade. Winning his pro card in his first sanction…
4 years, 9 months ago