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A funny fitness podcast where comedian/hosts Eugene Cordero and Ryan Stanger guide your life towards Training Dirty, Eating Clean and Living In-Between.

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    • Oct 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 19m AVG DURATION
    • 459 EPISODES

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    The Dumbbells podcast is a highly enjoyable and informative fitness podcast hosted by Eugene Cordero and Ryan Stanger. Their inclusive and practical advice, combined with their humor, make for an entertaining listening experience. I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone looking for fitness tips and motivation.

    One of the best aspects of The Dumbbells podcast is the hosts' ability to provide relatable and accessible health and fitness advice. They cover a wide range of topics, from strength training to nutrition, making it easy for listeners to incorporate these tips into their own fitness journeys. The variety of guests on the show also adds depth and perspective to the discussions.

    However, one potential downside of the podcast is that Ryan Stanger tends to use profanity frequently, which may be off-putting for some listeners. While it may not bother everyone, it can be distracting for those who prefer a more clean-cut approach in their podcasts.

    In conclusion, The Dumbbells podcast is a fantastic listen for anyone interested in health and fitness. Eugene Cordero and Ryan Stanger's combination of humor, practical advice, and inclusivity make this podcast stand out from others in the genre. Despite some occasional profanity from one host, the overall experience is enjoyable and informative. Don't miss out on this essential quarantine listening!



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    Latest episodes from The Dumbbells

    A Classic Rewind: 256 Boldening, Rock Climbing Gyms and More! (w/ Justin Kim)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 86:51


    Erin and Stanger are continuing their experimentation and this week they head to Hollywood Boulders and give rock climbing a try! They are joined by rock climbing superstar and comedian Justin Kim! He tells Erin and Stanger how he got into climbing and what he tries to teach people when he's instructing them. Last the group talks about Erin and Stanger's experience and how each of them did in the gym!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A Classic Rewind: 272 INSANITY! A review of the Informercial Phenomenon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 82:31


    Everybody remembers those infomercials from 2009 right?? Shaun T. yelling at a bunch of ripped people. Well, you guys asked and we delivered, Erin and Stanger completed a full INSANITY workout and review it for you on this week's episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    452: Garlic Girl (w/ Nina Concepcion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 70:13


    The hilarious and fit Nina Concepcion is back in the weight room telling us all about running her first half marathon, maintaining healthy habits while starring in her first feature film and being a garlic girl! Check out Ruthie Joins a Death Cult on kickstarter to help their team finish the movie!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    DB 451: Two Red Heads Walk into a Bar…bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 77:45


    Erin is welcoming the hilarious Julie Rosing to the weight room! They talk about how Julie narrowly avoiding becoming a Bikram yoga teacher, trying everything Class Pass has to offer and how the heck do you drink enough water in a day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    450: Listener Flex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 51:06


    It's that time again where Erin and Stanger highlight your recent accomplishments in health and fitness! Listeners completed their first duathlon, got comfortable with their shirts off in bed (wink! wink!) and started personsl training certification for themselves. Listen now and keep up the good work!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    449: FIT FOR TV Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 70:49


    Erin and Ryan finish up their conversation and review of the Netflix Docuseries, Fit for TV: The reality of the Biggest Loser. They are talking about the caffeine pill scandal, the metabolism study done on the contestants, and weigh in on life after the biggest loser. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    448: FIT FOR TV Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 63:19


    Erin and Ryan watch and review the new Netflix Documentary, Fit For TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser. They talk everything from how to make this documentary better for next time, how bad Bob Harper comes across, the degrading challenges and of course how hot Doctor H is now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    447: **The Biggest Loser**

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 79:43


    Erin and Ryan revisit the 2004 weight loss competition reality show, *The Biggest Loser*, in preparation for the new *Biggest Loser* tell-all Netflix documentary. They'll be weighing in on the methods and the madness that the show highlighted, and of course, which trainer they identify with the most. Spoiler: it's Bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    446: Listener Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 68:45


    Erin and Stanger answer all of your most recent health and fitness questions including budget friendly ways to measure body fat, how much stretching we really need (and do), and our go to taco order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    445: Honk if it's Back Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 63:27


    If you're tired of waiting to hit the back machine section of your local LA Fitness, Erin and Stanger have you covered. They are loading you up with all the dumbbell back exercises you need to get a strong ass back!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    444: HUDA GLUTA WORKOUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 91:36


    Erin and Stanger are back in the gym trying out Love Island's own Huda Mustafa's glute day workout. Find out if they think its going to help your booty be on national television or not.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    443: REVIEW: ONE Reese's Protein Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 63:26


    Erin and Stanger are giving their honest and unfiltered review of the new ONE Reese's protein bar. They cover the macros, ingredient breakdown and if it's getting a dumbbells recommendation!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    442: Swimming and Cheetos (w/ Sydney Steinberg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 82:40


    Erin and Stanger chat with Sydney about swimming, their love of processed foods, and the nostalgia of old school health stores on this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    441: Ultimate Male Vs. Ultimate Meatball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 72:39


    Erin and Stanger rate and review the 1982 classic Rocky 3. We talk running on the beach, fitness and fashion in the 80s and Stanger showcases his Sylvester Stallonne impression.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    440: Listener Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 73:15


    Erin and Stanger are getting to their inbox and answering your emails! They are talking about how to make it through fitness plateaus, how to train for a dualathon and Stanger tells Erin about one of his stress dreams!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    439: A Salad A Day (w/ Jason Saenz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 64:13


    Erin and Ryan welcome comedian and writer Jason Saenz back to the weight room to talk finding the right gym for you, how to make the perfect dinner, and fitness after having a baby!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    438: Yoga For All (w/ Alessandra Bonetti)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 84:18


    Alessandra Bonetti joins Erin & Stanger in the weight room to talk summer tennis camp, VHS Exercise tapes and her journey to becoming a yoga instructor and health coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    437: Questions Ep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 65:29


    Erin and Stanger are back and answering your questions about health and fitness! We are covering everything from our favorite protein powders to our best advice on ab workouts! We are also reading some of our best flex emails! Send yours at askthedumbbells@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    436: Health History and Fit Dads! (w/ Mike McLendon)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 95:15


    A solo Stanger welcomes the hilarious and thoughtful Mike McLendon to the Weight Room! They talk about Mike's wild life and how he got to where he is right now. The show closes out with some fit tips for parents and how to build a healthy foundation for all ages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    435: Recession Proof your Protein

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 71:07


    Erin and Stanger take you through the most cost effective protein to keep your gains both in the gym and in the bank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    434: Pull-ups, Muscle Building and Fitness Competitions! (w/ Nancy Campbell Stanger)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 73:00


    The great Nancy Campbell Stanger returns to the podcast to talk about her quest for pull-ups, the protein she is now eating for muscles and a recent experience she had attending a fitness competition! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    433: BURN METHOD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 70:26


    Erin & Ryan try the newest and LITERALLY hottest new workout in Los Angeles at BURN LA. We fill you in on our experience with this new workout style and give our unfiltered opinions on this red light therapy & infrared heated fitness studio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    432: Best Aux Lifts for your Buck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 71:12


    Erin & Stanger are bringing their top picks of best auxiliary lifts to support your big lifts and shape that body.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    431: Reps for Gains

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 58:50


    Erin and Ryan help you navigate the age old question, How many reps do you really need to get the muscle growth you are looking for?? We throw around terms like "one rep max," "eek out one more," and try to pronounce hypertrophy correctly. Listen and learn bell babies! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    430: Vibration Plates (w/ Julie Brister!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 79:01


    Erin and Stanger welcome Actor and Improvisor Julie Brister (Sex Lives of College Girls & Brooklyn 99) into the weight room to talk getting fit in NYC, Summer School PE and the benefits of a 10 minute fart walk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    429: Listener Questions and Flexes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 66:51


    Stanger and Erin are back in the weight room answering more questions on alcohol and gains, favorite songs to dance to and the best ways to avoid eating your kid's snacks. Also, they read some flexes, like one listener's development of freaking abs, ya'll! Check it out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A Classic Rewind: 255 Plant Based Protein and More! (w/ Jackie Johnson!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 106:19


    Erin and Stanger are taking a rest day so we have a delightful Dumbbells classic for you. This episode was a big day in The Weight Room! Erin and Stanger welcomed the amazingly funny Jackie Johnson (Natch Beaut) back to the show!! Jackie was hilarious! She talked with the ‘Bells about Peloton, boils, working out from home and all things vegan. The group finished out the show with a review of Plant Fusion Complete Protein as well as Dang Keto Bars (specifically Crazy Rich Chocolate) Are they any good? Listen to find out!Don't stress, we will be back next week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    428: Kevin's First Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 72:22


    Erin welcomes first time Marathon-runner, Kevin Porter (Gilmore Guys and Good Christian Fun), back to the weight room! We talk Run Club, First Marathon feelings and the best Bruce Springsteen songs to end a race with.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    427: All About Creatine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 65:32


    Ryan and Erin finally answer the age old question - is creatine worth it? Will you finally become the hulk? Find out with us in the weight room baby!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    426: Body after a Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 64:27


    As Erin celebrates her baby's first birthday, she opens up to Ryan about her physical and emotional changes that have been a part of this first year postpartum. Don't worry, we also talk current TV and Movie star hotties and Ryan gets a few impressions in to help keep our comedy status.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    425: Bungee Fit or Flop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 70:10


    Erin finally fulfills her dream of trying Air Bungee Fit, and Stanger gets the full rundown of her time in the sky. Listen in to hear their brutally honest thoughts and review of Bungee Fitness.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    424: Sleep Protocols Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 66:15


    Stanger needs to improve his sleep. So, he and Erin go into detail about what he's gonna do, and what you need to do to optimize your sleep to maximize your health!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    423: Hot takes Hot cakes - Listener Q's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 65:45


    Erin and Ryan catch up on questions from listeners. They give their best ideas on ways to recover after an intense workout, getting the right amount of calories for your body and they hear a great flex from a UK listener! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    422: Posh Pop Pilates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 78:09


    Erin and Stanger welcome Courtney James Clark (actor and Pilates instructor) to the weight room to talk becoming a Pilates instructor, stretching contests before bed and growing up in New Orleans with a healthy relationship to butter!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    421: Squats or Walks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 62:10


    Erin and Stanger get into a new Scandinavian study showing some exciting news for squats and glucose management and weigh in on the reality of doing squats in your office!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    420: Lunges, Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 72:00


    Stanger and Erin are breaking down all of your favorite lunge varieties, muscles worked, how to save those knees and where to start if you are looking to add lunges into your workouts. Also Ryan sings like Kermit!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    419: Continental Breakfast Survival Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 71:07


    Erin and Stanger give their tips and tricks for keeping true to your fitness goals while navigating travel meals and the waffle station at the hotel continental breakfast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A Classic Rewind: 252 Erin Officially Joins The Dumbbells

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 91:04


    Given the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, we're taking a short break this week and running a classic episode for your enjoyment. Thank you for your understanding, and we'll be back next week. Stay safe, everyone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    418: Spin Class w Chase McCown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 67:35


    Erin welcomes Actor, Personal Trainer and Spin instructor to the weight room. They talk breakfast casserole recipes, becoming a trainer in the pandemic and listen in on some hot gossip about LA gyms!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    417: New Year, New Goals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 78:42


    Erin and Stanger ring in the New Year with their fitness goals and share what listeners want to achieve in 2025!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    416: Merry Flexmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 70:35


    Come celebrate Flexmas with Erin & Stanger in the weight room. Listen to the success stories of your fellow Bell Babies over the last year and get inspired for your 2025!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    415: SOLIDCORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 76:29


    Erin & Stanger try the trendy new SolidCore workout at their local studio. Hear their thoughts as they admit how sore they still are days later.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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