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A look at the world of fitness and bodybuilding with an unbiased opinion. THE TRUTH IN BODYBUILDING and FITNESS. Reaching physique goals with a healthier and practical approach! Learn about Team Franco: https://linktr.ee/teamfrancobbing

Joe Franco


    • Jun 9, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 266 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Team Franco Podcast

    Winning a Pro Card vs. Winning Your Journey. Episode #323

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 15:10


    In bodybuilding, the stage rewards comparison.But real success? That goes far beyond trophies, placings, or social media highlights.

    Top 5 Factors to Get the Most Out of Your Workouts (From Beginner to Advanced). Episode #322

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 15:49


    At the end of the day, training really isn't as complicated as people make it out to be.The basics still work!

    Top 5 Diet Factors That Actually Matter for Real Results. Episode #321

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 24:16


    ✔️ Why consistency beats perfection✔️ The importance of dieting tempo✔️ Why most fancy diets fail✔️ Handling plateaus without panicking✔️ Building a diet around your actual lifestyle

    Bodybuilding Really Isn't Complicated — It's Up to the Individual. Episode: #320

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 18:29


    The physiques that stand out are usually built through years of consistency, patience, discipline, and mastering the basics — not chasing shortcuts or trends.

    More Shows, Same Physique: The Truth About Competing Too Often (2026) Episode: #319

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 20:18


    Competing more doesn't always mean progressing more.

    Prep Doesn't Build You… It Reveals You (Mindset Edition). Episode: #318

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 18:55


    Contest prep doesn't change you… it exposes you. And then it amplifies you.

    Trust the Process, Not the Noise! Episode: #317

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 15:27


    Why overthinking your prep is holding you back.

    Earn It in the Dark. Episode: Episode #316

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 13:08


    What It Really Takes to Build a Physique When Nobody's Watching

    Prep Doesn't Build the Physique — It Reveals It. Episode: #315

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 14:02


    The real transformation? That happens long before the countdown ever begin.

    Keep It Quiet: The Power of Private Prep. Episode: #314

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 17:08


    Why doing your prep in silence might be your biggest advantage.

    The Grass Isn't Greener! Episode: #313

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 14:50


    The Hidden Cost of Diet Hopping, Program Switching, and Lack of Patience

    The 3 Phases of Contest Prep You will Experience! Episode: #312

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 15:52


    Excited at First… Tested in the Middle… Locked In at the End

    My Most Certain Do's and Don'ts for Fitness and Physique Athletes! Episode #311

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 21:33


    My most certain factors to do and avoid to reach your fitness goals.

    You Want a Successful Contest Prep? Let's First Understand Why You're Doing It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 17:48


    Top 5 reasons of why people compete.

    You Can't “Red-Line” during your entire Contest Prep. Episode: #309

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 20:08


    Pushing too hard too long wil lead to burnout.

    The 15-Foot Rule: Stop Sweating the Small Stuff on Stage (and Off). Episode: #308

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 13:54


    Productive Focus vs. Destructive Obsession

    Stop Looking for the Easy Way During Your Fitness Journey. Episode: 307

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 15:55


    Embrace the Grind Before Life Passes You By!

    My Top 5 Old-School Training Beliefs I've Changed Over the Years. Episode: 306

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 18:50


    (What Experience, Coaching, and Results Taught Me)

    Mind Your Own Prep! Why Judging Others Has Nothing to Do With Winning. Episode: 305

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 17:17


    A Coach's Insight on Competing, Focus, and Respect

    Top 5 RED FLAGS Of Online “Coaches” Episode: 304

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 22:57


    A breakdown of the most important factors what to look for in a coach or avoid!

    How I Run My Leg Days in a PPL Split — and Why It Works for Everyone. Episode #303

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 15:29


    Great for beginners to advance lifters

    Top 5 Habits Successful People Share (Gym or Not). Episode: #302

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 18:42


    The basics give you the most success over time both in and out of the gym.

    Can Food Just be Food? Your Outlook Matters... Episode: #301

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 17:55


    A Change in Perspective That Could Benefit You.

    Stop Doing These Things (in and out of the gym) If You Want Real Progress in 2026. Episode #300

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 17:35


    A Guide to greater growth.

    What Physique Division is Best for you? Episode #299

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 20:33


    A guide to help you decide.

    Why the P-P-L (push, pull, legs) training split is great for all levels and you should be following it. Episode #298

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 19:20


    Covering my personal version.

    You must be competitive to perform your best—but stay humble while you chase it. Episode #297

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 13:40


    How Important is Support During Contest Prep? Episode #296

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 21:10


    Sometimes the most challenging aspect of prep isn't diet or training, but rather the influence of those around you.

    Bodybuilding for Dummies. Part 3: You vs You! Episode #295

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 17:39


    Covering the bottom line basics that you can follow and have the results you desire

    Bodybuilding for Dummies. Part 2: The Diet! Episode #294

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 18:00


    Covering the bottom line basics that you can follow and have the results you desire

    Bodybuilding for Dummies. Part 1: Weight training. Episode #293

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 19:15


    Covering the bottom line basics that you can follow and have the results you desire.

    An Overview of How Stress and Cortisol Influence Your Contest Prep. Episode #292

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 21:22


    During and Even the Day Before a Competition

    Are you still making these training mistakes? Episode #291

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 19:20


    Let's take a closer look at the Top 5 and uncover how they could be hindering your progress!

    Competition Preparation! Embrace a relaxed mindset after you are locked in. Episode #280

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 19:58


    Achieving Your Physique Potential! Episode #289

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 18:01


    This should be the primary goal for every competitor, rather than focusing solely on placement.

    OCB Yorton Cup! The Largest Natural Event. Episode #288

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 15:08


    Here are my personal reflections on this event, encompassing my experiences in competing, judging, and spectating.

    Are You Mentally Present During your Training? Episode #287

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 15:18


    If your gains are slacking you may need to change your approach.

    Top 5 Reasons Physique Athletes Should Consider Pausing Their Contest Prep. Episode #286

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 19:30


    A difficult decision to make, but stepping back can often be the most beneficial choice.

    You must embrace living in TWO-WORLDS to be a successful physique competitor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 17:07


    What on earth am I referring to? Haha!

    Maintenance Calories - How to figure it out. Episode #284

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 14:23


    You might be surprised by my answer.

    Are you finding it hard to improve your physique? Maybe you're too comfortable? Episode #283

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 17:11


    What you put in is what you will get out.

    Is There an “Ideal” Starting Point for Success in Contest Preparation? Episode #282

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 17:40


    Stop searching for the perfect workout. Episode #281

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 14:33


    What truly matters is how you utilize it.

    How to Begin Your Diet! Episode #280

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 20:48


    Essential Fundamentals for Achieving Success.

    (Athletes - Coaches) Uncovering the “Dark Side” at physique competitions. Episode #279

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 14:11


    Top 5 Ways You can make your prep easier with the right mindset! Episode #278

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 15:29


    What you are not changing you are choosing!

    Social Media Stress: Is It Hindering Your Progress in and out of the gym? Episode #277

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 17:10


    3 Factors to get you back on track.

    What is Striking Distance for Contest Prep, and Is It Right for You? Episode: #276

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 16:58


    A strategy for stepping on stage, aka “Prep before the Prep”.

    What does it take to earn a Natty Pro Card? Episode: #275

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 21:23


    Keeping it real.

    Remember the 15-foot rule when you're preparing for and competing on stage. Episode: #274

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 15:25


    It will ease your mind!

    Why can bodybuilding be so incredibly difficult? Episode: #273

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 18:46


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