Podcast Episodes

The Science of Sleep and Recovery w/ Dr. Allison Brager, Anders Varner, Travis Mash and Doug Larson

Episode 821

In this episode, neuroscientist and U.S. Army sleep expert Dr. Allison Brager joins Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash to explore the real s…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Gym Culture w/ Kenny Santucci, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 820

With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself a known as one of New York City's top trainers and a thought leader in the health a…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Useful Fitness Standards w/ Dr. Mike Lane, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash

Episode 819

In this episode, the team breaks down what it means to build and maintain essential fitness, the baseline level of strength, endurance, and resilienc…

3 months ago

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Addiction, Recovery and Building a Life of Value w/ Tim Riley, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 818

Tim Riley is Director of Sports Performance at Kollective in Austin, TX where he trains athletes at the pro, collegiate, and high school level. Most …

3 months, 1 week ago

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Melanoma, Jungle Gyms, and Strength Tech w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 817

In today's episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis dive into Coach Travis' recent melanoma diagnosis, how he found out about it, and hi…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Four Levers of Physiological Flexibility w/ Dr. Michael T. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 816

Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fa…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Four Pillars of Anti-Aging w/ Blair LaCorte, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 815

Blair LaCorte is the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging—the world's first biomedical research instituti…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Path to IFBB Pro w/ Aaron Starker, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 814

Aaron Straker is a N.A.S.N. Licensed Primary Sports Nutritionist. He prefers a pragmatic approach to nutrition that focuses on simple food selection,…

4 months ago

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Physiology Friday: [Brain Health] Science and Strategies for Optimizing Brain Health w/ Dan Garner, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash

In today's episode of Barbell Shrugged, we'll be discussing the various factors that impact brain health and exploring strategies for optimizing brai…

4 months, 1 week ago

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How to Eliminate Back Pain w/ Dr. Melissa Capurro, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 813

Melissa is a performance physical therapist and is heavily involved in the CrossFit space as a healthcare provider, as well as an athlete. Melissa gr…

4 months, 1 week ago

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