Think BIG Bodybuilding

00:00 Final Arnold Predictions Kickoff
02:17 Columbus Travel Plans and Training
04:04 Open Lineup Preview
09:02 Official Top 5 Picks
13:14 The Fight for 5th Place
15:20 Hadi vs Andrew vs Nick vs Fitzwater
18:34 Olympia vs Arnold Career Paths
20:46 Hadi Prep Concerns
22:25 Best Structures and Favorite Physiques
40:06 Brandon Curry’s Longevity
42:16 Bodybuilding Memorabilia and Legends
45:44 Sam Sulek Hype Discussion
50:36 Gym Etiquette Debate
55:28 Joint Longevity and Injury Prevention
1:01:37 Collagen for Joints and Skin
1:07:45 How Far Is Too Far to Travel to a Gym?
1:14:31 The Importance of Bodybuilding History
1:18:00 Behind the Scenes Media Stories
1:23:40 Hatfield Squats and Training Alternatives
1:25:07 Final Picks Recap

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IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen joins Scott McNally to break down exactly how to maintain muscle in a calorie deficit. We cover diet strategy, training adjustments, and enhanced bodybuilding considerations to help you get lean without losing size.
If you’re cutting and want to keep your hard-earned muscle, this is for you.

0:00 Exercise Selection When Dieting

1:00 Kuba’s Current Off-Season

1:30 Why He’s Not Running IGF Yet

8:00 Using SLU-PP-332

14:04 Dieting Without Losing Muscle

32:53 Training in a Deficit

44:13 PEDs for Muscle Retention

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The Arnold Classic is almost here, so we’re taking a trip through some of the greatest moments in Arnold history.
Ron, Dusty, and Scott revisit legendary wins from Flex Wheeler, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Victor Martinez, Branch Warren, and Cedric McMillan — and talk about what made each one special.
We also break down what makes the Arnold different from other shows, the crowd energy, expo experiences, and give early predictions for Andrew Jacked.
If you love bodybuilding history mixed with honest opinions and stories from inside the sport, this one’s for you.

0:00 Cedric’s 2017 Arnold Win

0:40 Welcome Back3:20 Hockey Lessons & Bodybuilding

12:30 Arnold Classic Memories

13:55 Flex Wheeler 1993

16:30 Ronnie Coleman 1999

21:00 Jay Came in Too Light?

22:00 Victor Martinez 2007

25:30 Branch Warren 2012

34:30 Cedric 2017 Revisited

40:15 Derek Lunsford

45:00 Arnold Crowd Energy

50:50 Getting Attention at Expos

55:00 Scott Meets Branch

58:00 Jay 2004 Stories

1:05:45 What Makes The Arnold Special

1:06:45 Andrew Jacked Predictions

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Dr Kurt Havens joins the show to explain his testosterone cypionate research and clear up misconceptions about ester response and genetics. Afterward, Dave and Scott answer listener questions on thyroid use, cutting phases, metformin, GLP medications, TRT decline, MENT, and more.

0:00 Testosterone cypionate and using what works
0:40 Show intro
1:30 Dr Kurt Havens joins
2:10 The testosterone cypionate variability study
7:30 Ester case study example
11:35 Genetics and steroid response
14:30 Simple explanation for lifters
16:40 Ethics of studying anabolic steroids
19:15 Differences between testosterone esters
24:00 Post interview discussion
32:30 Listener questions begin
34:20 Thyroid hormones for fat loss
41:44 Building a cutting diet
45:20 How long should a health phase last
51:45 Metformin use in bodybuilding
53:10 Retatrutide and GLP drugs
55:30 Anti progesterone compounds on cycle
56:45 Top 5 fat loss add ons
59:40 ED issues on testosterone
1:03:00 TRT levels declining over time
1:08:10 Does overtraining build muscle
1:17:15 MENT as TRT
1:18:30 Final advice

Jim McMahon, CEO of Mutant, joins us to talk business — and to explain why protein powder has gotten so expensive.
We get into the real reasons behind rising whey prices, supply chain issues, and what it actually costs to run a supplement company right now. Jim shares insight into branding, industry trends, and how the business side of bodybuilding really works.
If you’ve been shocked at the price of your supplements lately, this episode will make it make sense.