Podcasts about Jerrell

Youth Powerlifting Records and the Quarter-Rep Problem Phil Stevens opens with a recap of the USPA Midwest Junior Championship, where he coached five lifters including his son Odin (age 11), who broke the national squat record by 50 pounds with a 243-pound squat and just missed a 282.5-pound national deadlift record attempt after opening at 252. Also competing were 15-year-old Max (6'3", 250 lbs, chasing a 600-pound deadlift), newer lifter Ethan, Phil's 18-year-old daughter, and 19-year-old Cooper, who squatted 480 and benched 315 but missed a deadlift record at 582. The hosts then pivot to Phil's ongoing recovery from a torn meniscus and the increasingly aggressive nature of modern rehab and PT protocols compared to decades past. The back half of the show turns into a debate sparked by Lonnie's gym pet peeve: watching older lifters perform quarter-range-of-motion reps on machines like the leg press and recumbent elliptical. The group works through whether "something is better than nothing," how gym culture spreads through imitation ("monkey see, monkey do"), how Planet Fitness locations increasingly stock real free-weight equipment, and how an over-indexing on isolation and cable work may be holding back younger lifters chasing hypertrophy. They close by observing that a growing number of women at the gym now train harder and more intelligently than the average male gym-goer. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 00:15 Youth Meet Recap and National Records 04:15 Rapid Strength Progress in Young Lifters 05:51 Phil's Weak Bench and Training Priorities 10:33 Aggressive Modern Rehab and Recovery Trends 11:46 Network Announcements and Newsletter 13:55 Gym Etiquette and the Quarter Rep Debate 15:51 Effort and Doing Something Versus Nothing 18:02 Monkey See Monkey Do and Gym Imitation 19:43 Trends Across Different Gyms 21:04 Hypertrophy Culture and Isolation Work 23:40 Effort, Mobility, and Close Calls 27:20 Wrap and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Aunteas Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell dive into a rollercoaster of topics —from confronting scale anxiety and gym culture biases , to breakdown of the latest Black Panther 3 and Marvel announcements , Zendaya and Law Roach's fashion dominance , and a viral soul food "This or That" debate! Plus, stick around for a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT from Auntea Char! So, get them cups ready for Minoritea Report!  Tea Stamps:00:00 – Intro 06:25 – Muscle Gain vs. Scale Anxiety 17:44 – Berlin Pride Attack 22:42 – Racism in Powerlifting 31:58 – Marvel's Black Panther 3 40:12 – Zendaya & Law Roach 46:48 – Curiositea: Soul Food 1:00:54 – MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! 1:09:41 – Benediction

FDA Advisory Panel Backs Six Peptides for Compounding Pharmacies Phil kicks things off with an update on the torn upper horn of his lateral meniscus, sustained just before a meet he ran anyway (600 lb squat, 600 lb deadlift) rather than sit out with his son. From there the hosts pivot to a Verywell Health piece by Amber Raiken on the FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee recommending looser restrictions on six peptides — BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, MOTS-c, Selank, and Epitalon — while rejecting a seventh, Emoxypine, over weak human results. Mike, drawing on a recent conversation with attorney Rick Collins, explains the split between FDA researchers (mostly opposed) and the non-physician advisory panel (mostly in favor), and why compounding-pharmacy oversight could at least guarantee sterile, accurately-dosed product versus the unregulated grey market. The group works through the thin evidence base for BPC-157 — including a sham-surgery knee trial showing a large placebo effect — alongside real anecdotes, including Phil's own faster recovery after hip surgery. They also cover the money and politics behind the FDA's shift, the rise of pre-loaded peptide pens mirroring GLP-1 marketing, sermorelin's prior FDA history, grey-market use of unapproved compounds like retatrutide, and how peptides moved from underground research-chemical circles in the '90s to today's mainstream, driven largely by biohacker influencers and the normalization of GLP-1 injections — now increasingly popular with women as well as men. They close by comparing peptide-assisted recovery in elite athletes (citing Patrick Mahomes) to the old anabolic-era "impossible" recovery stories, and debate what a sane regulatory and tracking system for peptides could look like. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 00:20 Phil's Meniscus Tear and Meet Recovery 05:02 Transition to Peptide Regulatory News 06:18 FDA Advisory Panel and the Six Peptides 12:11 BPC-157 History and Anecdotal Evidence 17:02 Network Announcements and Newsletter 19:58 FDA Politics and Compounding Pharmacy Incentives 30:07 Six Peptides List and Emoxypine Rejection 34:59 A Proposal for Peptide Regulation and Tracking 37:28 How Peptides Reached the General Public 46:48 Elite Athletes and Faster Recovery Anecdotes 50:06 Wrap and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Iron Radio: AI, Forums, and the Future of Fitness/Nutrition Content On Iron Radio, hosts Dr. Lonnie Lowery and Dr. Mike T. Nelson discuss how AI and social media are reshaping strength and sports-nutrition education, using the rise and decline of forum-based brands like Biotest and T-Nation as context. They argue that AI produces confident answers even when wrong, making baseline knowledge and better prompting essential, and suggest strategies like asking for pro/con cases and restricting sources (e.g., PubMed). They note algorithms reward negative, context-free “myth-busting” clips, accelerating noise and short attention spans, while long-form podcasts, newsletters, and trusted individuals may become the new “moat.” They explore businesses building proprietary “expert AI” trained on decades of content, concerns about AI-generated writing undermining credibility, and using AI to automate low-value tasks while preserving human expertise. 00:00 Welcome to Iron Radio 01:33 Biotest and Community Models 03:27 Content Overload Era 03:59 AI Confidence Problem 04:40 Following Individuals Over Content 05:33 Article Spinning and SEO 06:28 Dead Internet Theory 07:23 Influencer Culture Shift 08:27 Attention Span Crisis 10:10 Newsletter Strategy 11:46 Storytelling in Science 12:13 Writing Better AI Prompts 13:59 AI Limitations Revealed 16:22 Navigating Information Noise 17:08 Instagram Algorithm Analysis 17:55 Negativity Drives Engagement 20:27 Custom AI Solutions 21:27 Context Loss Problem 21:48 Myth Busting Confusion 23:14 Trust and Authority 24:17 Government Sources Questioned 25:40 Forum Communities Discussion 26:08 Business Strategy Adaptation 27:02 AI Writing Limitations 28:16 AI Generated Content Dilemma 30:20 Smart AI Automation 30:49 Professional Standards Matter 32:04 Closing Thoughts Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

The county is set to vote on whether to reverse its rejection of the I-77 toll lane project, and we'll see which way he's leaning. Plus, the state finally has a budget — after a long delay — and we'll look at how the county dealt with the uncertainty surrounding it. We'll also get into data centers, finances, the immigration crackdown and more with Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell.

World-Class Numbers: Inside Colton Engelbreit's 2,700-Pound World Record Total Coach Phil opens the news segment with word that powerlifter Colton Engelbreit shattered the all-time world record total in Moscow, pulling roughly a 1,003-lb squat, 612-lb bench, and 1,086-lb deadlift for a total north of 2,700 pounds at a 265-lb bodyweight — beating the prior mark by over 100 pounds. The hosts marvel at how balanced his lifts are (no weak link) and reminisce that a 700-lb deadlift was 'elite' 15 years ago, while today many lifters in their teens and twenties are pulling similar numbers. They debate why standards have exploded: wider access to TRT and peptide-driven recovery, open sharing of training info on YouTube and social media (versus waiting months for the next magazine), kids starting serious lifting in their early-to-mid teens instead of their late 20s, and coaches accelerating athletes' progress by passing down decades of trial-and-error knowledge instead of making each generation re-learn it. Dr. Lonnie Lowery ties in classic overfeeding research, including the Vermont prison studies, to speculate that improved nutrient partitioning — not just sloppier bulking — may explain some of the added lean mass in modern lifters. The conversation closes on the psychology of record-breaking: training age versus biological age, how mental barriers (like the four-minute mile) collapse once someone proves a number is possible, and how seeing elite strength or size in person — rather than on video — permanently resets an athlete's sense of what's normal. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 00:45 Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Chat 01:45 Colton Engelbreit's New World Record Total 03:15 Breaking Down an Otherworldly Squat-Bench-Deadlift Total 04:30 How Fast Strength Standards Have Skyrocketed 05:45 TRT, Peptides, and Modern Recovery 07:00 Social Media and the Open Sharing of Training Knowledge 08:00 Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting Culture on Sharing Secrets 09:00 The Pace of Record-Breaking Across Generations 10:00 Younger Athletes Entering the Sport Earlier 11:10 Colton's Early Training Background 12:30 The Risk of Early Sport Specialization 13:30 The Case for Training Variety 14:30 Getting Bigger and Losing Mobility 15:30 Building a Base Before Specializing 16:35 Overfeeding Studies and Lean Mass Partitioning 17:40 Developmental Windows and Early Training Exposure 18:40 Mental Fortitude Built at a Young Age 19:40 Training Age vs Biological Age 20:40 Phil's Son and the Puberty Question 21:40 How Norms Shape an Athlete's Expectations 22:45 Breaking Mental Barriers Like the Four-Minute Mile 23:45 Finding a Gym With Stronger Lifters 24:45 The Power of Witnessing Greatness in Person 25:50 Adam Glass and the Inch Dumbbell Story 26:50 AI Skepticism and the Value of Seeing It Live 27:50 Up Close With Elite Bodybuilders and NFL Athletes 28:50 Standing on the Shoulders of Previous Generations 29:50 Coaches as Accelerators of Progress 31:00 Newton, Einstein, and Building on What Came Before 33:00 Wrap and Sign-Off Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Yo Aunteas are joined by tennis expert Myles David (Tuned Into Tennis)! Auntea Jerrell pulls back the curtain on traveling solo to the global Gay Games, bringing back TWO gold medals and a silver in track and field, and what it was like watching an 82-year-old completely dominate the shot put in 95-degree weather. In this episode, we discuss: *The Parasite Salad Outbreak: Olive Garden confessions, Michigan being ground zero, and the reality of explosive diarrhea trends. *Gay Games Global Domination: Jerrell's track and field comeback after 20 years, pulling hamstrings, and signing up for Wales next year. *Jay-Z & Beyoncé Concert Deep Cuts: Staging comparisons, Rihanna's unserious work ethic, and the Can't Knock the Hustle Melissa Morgan/Mary J. Blige history. *The Insecure Tour Call-Out: Why a rewatch podcast is cute, but fans actually just want a full Season 6 or a feature-length film. *Black Queer Excellence in Theater: The sudden closing of the Jellicle Ball and protecting spaces that employ elite Black talent. So, get your cups ready for Minoritea Report!   Tea Stamps: -00:00 – Intro -04:13 – Minoritea Sports -05:15 – The Gay Games -16:16 – Puerto Vallarta -20:20 – The Explosive Parasite -22:45 – Lindsay Graham Passed Away? -25:36 – Blue-Ivy's Daddy's Concert Series -33:44 – Insecure 10th Anniversary Tour -38:27 – Jellicle Ball Closing -56:11 – Benediction

The Lycus River Valley in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) was renowned for its textile industry and desirable fashions in biblical times—and remains a center for textiles today. On this episode, Rich and Jerrell explore the common threads woven throughout Scripture, connecting sheep, wool, dye, and clothing into powerful spiritual imagery. Once Christ has transformed us, we're meant to be dyed-in-the-wool disciples—our faith woven into every fiber of our lives. And like an intricate Turkish rug, God is weaving each of us into a beautiful tapestry that tells His story. For further study, read the following passages: Colossians 3:9-14; Romans 12:2; Romans 13:14; Galatians 3:27; Ephesians 4:22-25 Podcast video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnnxJbmToNo Join our 2027 Signature Tour of Turkey & Greece to see the ancient city of Sardis! https://gtitours.org/trip/signature-turkey-greece-2027  

Enhanced Games Reality Check: Thor's Stack, FDA Restrictions, and the Supervised PED Debate Phil Stevens opens with a proud update on his 11-year-old son's powerlifting progress before pivoting to the week's main topic: the Enhanced Games' newly released Thor stack supplement (NAD+, testosterone, Cialis). Phil notes the irony that Thor admitted to using testosterone, deca, and halotestalone at the games, while the supplement product conspicuously omits those compounds. The hosts debate whether the FDA-approved-only drug restriction undermines the games' core premise — Dr. Mike T. Nelson and Dr. Lonnie Lowery explore how international athletes may have had to compete under tighter restrictions than they'd face at home, and the group agrees a better model would involve full informed consent and supervised blood monitoring. They also reflect on how prosecution of steroids has dropped sharply under the current administration, the rapid normalization of TRT and peptides in the general population, and how the reefer madness-style hysteria around anabolics has given way to open conversation. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 01:42 Phil's Son Breaks National Powerlifting Records 03:38 Enhanced Games Thor Stack News 06:34 Did the Enhanced Games Succeed or Fail? 08:44 The Case for Supervised PED Use 11:46 FDA-Only Rules and International Athletes 16:15 What Doses Did Enhanced Games Athletes Actually Use? 18:40 Thor's Actual Stack vs What They're Selling 20:04 Getting an Enhanced Games Insider on the Show 22:05 Enhanced Games Business Model 24:23 Rise of TRT and Peptides in the General Population 25:07 PED Prosecution Under the Current Administration 26:20 Reefer Madness Then and Now 27:40 Ethics of PEDs Forced Into the Light 28:39 Wrap 29:21 Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

We catch up on Mizzou recruiting with Sean Williams and then talk with former Tiger wide receiver Jerrell Jackson.

Yo Aunteas went completely off-script and we are NOT sorry about it. What started as Jerrell yelling across a track field like somebody's mama turned into a FULL breakdown of the Lamar Odom Netflix documentary, why therapy gets weaponized, and whether any of us would actually survive being on Couples Therapy with Dr. Orna Guralnik (spoiler: Dawon would fire a client by session two). We get into:

Myostatin Blocker Hype vs. Reality, and Should You Still Take Omega-3s? In this Fourth of July Iron Radio episode, Coach Phil Stevens introduces a newly publicized myostatin-blocking drug, Trevogrumab (Regeneron), which promises dose-dependent muscle gain by blocking the myostatin pathway. Phil flags a viral social media clip hyping the compound, while noting that buried in early trial data is a troubling adverse event: 5 of 45 subjects experienced death. Dr. Lonnie Lowery and Dr. Mike T. Nelson dig into the science — what we know about myostatin knockout in animals and a rare German double-null child, the question of whether resistance training is even necessary with such a drug, and the dangers of underground use without sterility or verified sourcing. In the second segment, Dr. Lonnie covers a "clickbait" Supply Side Journal article questioning Omega-3 value based on preclinical and conflicting observational data. Dr. Mike discusses his decade-plus practice of testing red blood cell Omega-3 levels with Dr. Dibbus, targeting 8–9% RBC levels, current dosing considerations, and why farmed salmon's changed feed now makes supplementation even more critical. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 01:27 Fourth of July News Episode Setup 01:46 Myostatin Blocker Trevogrumab Introduction 05:00 Trial Deaths and Safety Red Flags 07:53 Myostatin Science and Animal Models 10:27 Underground Use and Anecdotal Reports 13:00 Social Media Influence and Gen Pop Risk 16:07 Show Announcements and Promos 19:10 AI Check on Trevogrumab Side Effects 21:00 Golden Dilemma and Risk Acceptance 24:51 Omega-3 News: Clickbait or Real Science? 29:06 Phil on High-Dose Fish Oil History 30:21 Mike on Omega-3 Testing Protocol 34:00 Farmed Salmon and Supplement Rationale 35:48 Wrap and Happy Fourth of July Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Training, Recovery, and Staying Strong After 50 In this Iron Radio episode, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery tackle the growing number of lifters entering strength training at age 50 and beyond. Phil shares observations from an over-50 fitness forum and his own experience returning to a 700-pound squat at age 49 after training mostly in the 400–500 range. The hosts discuss research showing age-related decline follows a step function driven largely by injuries rather than a smooth linear drop, the importance of injury prevention as a primary training goal, soft tissue adaptations and “old man strength,” and the shift toward physique-based training with intensity techniques like forced reps, eccentrics, and drop sets. Recovery strategies include prioritizing sleep (Phil now goes to bed at 8:30), eating like an adult with higher protein-to-calorie ratios, collagen supplementation 40–60 minutes pre-training per the Shaw and Keith Baar protocol, hibiscus tea for micronutrition, and down-regulation tools like float tanks and the ShiftWave chair. They also discuss maintaining rate of force development safely using bands, chains, K-box flywheel training, and throwing events rather than high-impact plyometrics. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 01:19 Sleep Quality and Aging 02:20 Over-50 Fitness Forum Observations 03:35 Training Intensity Must Be Selective 05:44 Hormonal Changes and Central Body Fat 07:04 Age-Related Decline Data and Step Function 08:47 Injury Prevention as Priority 10:46 Phil's 700-Pound Squat Return at 49 11:30 Soft Tissue Adaptation and Old Man Strength 12:50 Knowing Your Limits — Mentally vs Physically 15:21 Shifting Toward Physique-Based Training 16:46 Show Promos and Updates 19:46 Bodybuilding Variety and Intensity Techniques 22:28 Belt Squat, Hex Squat, and Equipment Alternatives 24:07 Recovery — Sleep, Nutrition, and Collagen 29:57 Hibiscus Tea and Micronutrition 31:13 Immobilization Risks and Minimizing Decline 33:33 Consistency Beats Entropy 35:26 Rate of Force Development — Safe Explosiveness 38:14 Summary and Farewell Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

ISSN Conference Rundown: Lactotripeptides, GLP-1 Support, Astaxanthin, Beta-Alanine, Urolithin A, and Wearables In this Iron Radio episode, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery recap highlights from the ISSN conference. They discuss sponsored research on casein lactotripeptides and their possible effects on blood flow, “pump,” and hypertrophy; a presentation on nutrition support for GLP-1 users and high dropout rates; and updates on astaxanthin as a carotenoid antioxidant with emerging dosing and metabolism data. They review a beta-alanine tutorial covering loading timelines, paresthesia, and dosing, and talk with Emily Werner about urolithin A, mixed evidence, cost, and sourcing concerns. Other topics include amino acids for tendon recovery, communication of sports nutrition in media, a practical sports nutrition lecture emphasizing field validity and “don't assume—go look,” MSM for recovery, EAAs and cognition, and Mike's wearable tech takeaways, including poor calorie-burn estimates and HRV/respiratory rate considerations. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 01:42 Conference Recap Setup 02:14 Milk Peptides and Pump 08:27 GLP-1 Nutrition Support 10:31 Astaxanthin Deep Dive 14:19 Beta Alanine Update 21:05 Urolithin A Buzz 22:04 Urolithin A Evidence 23:31 Personal Trials and Cost 25:12 Buying Legit Sources 27:14 Amino Acids for Tendons 29:02 Media Nutrition Messaging 31:01 Real World Sports Nutrition 34:11 MSM and Immune Stress 36:20 EAAs for Cognition 39:09 Wearables Accuracy Reality 43:42 Conference Wrap and Farewell Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

The battles that threaten our faith rarely begin as giants—they often start as small compromises, unchecked habits, or areas of weakness that grow over time. Through David's encounter with Goliath, we were reminded that victory comes when we lift our eyes beyond the problem and fix them on Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Heaven's Armies, who fights for His people. Worship helps us see God rightly, putting our struggles in perspective and reminding us that Jesus, the greater David, has already defeated the ultimate giant of sin on our behalf.

Peptides, SARMs, and “No Free Lunch”: Why You Must Know the Side Effects In this Iron Radio episode, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss growing use of peptides, SARMs, and other drugs in gyms and the general public, emphasizing that many people take substances without understanding risks, side effects, dosing tradeoffs, or product quality. They compare older, better-studied compounds to newer agents with limited or no human data, and highlight dangers of injection practices, sterility issues, and mislabeled products. Mike shares a Journal of Nutrition study (Sato et al., industry-funded by Morinaga) on an oral whey hydrolysate tetrapeptide (leucine-aspartate-glutamine-tryptophan) in 181 overweight adults, reporting about a one-inch waist reduction and improved mood over 8–12 weeks. The conversation broadens to impatience, lifestyle disease, and the value of slow, informed, long-term progress in training, dieting, and health. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 01:17 Lonnie on Aging Lifts 02:14 Why People Ignore Risks 05:01 SARMs and New Peptides 06:01 Peptides Can Do Anything 09:52 Creatine Tweaks and Hype 11:30 Oral Peptide Study News 16:37 Impatience and Quick Fixes 17:35 Show Updates and Promos 20:34 Peptide Sellers and Injection Risks 23:15 Sketchy Peptide Supply 23:52 Sterility Horror Stories 25:04 Informed Consent Mindset 25:46 Commercials And Polypharmacy 28:51 Vanity Vs Aging Reality 30:43 Slow Habits Beat Shortcuts 32:46 Dose Response Not Linear 33:35 Crash Diet Stress Costs 36:00 Patience And Longevity 38:14 Parenting Goals And Odds 40:41 Pay Your Dues Closing 41:39 Podcast Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Enhanced Games Recap: PEDs, PRs, Recovery, and the $10M Usain Bolt Bounty | Iron Radio In this Iron Radio episode, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss the recent Enhanced Games, noting that unenhanced top-level competitors often beat enhanced entrants who were frequently retired for 5–14 years and had only about four months of prep, including roughly two months enhanced. They argue the results still showed meaningful effects, with many athletes—especially older ones—beating personal bests, and they highlight weightlifting as the sport with the most dramatic improvements, including an athlete opening 10 kg over his best and narrowly missing a world record at 30 kg over. They critique expectations of instant “Captain America” gains, discuss sport-specific tradeoffs (e.g., muscle mass and drag in swimming), mention strict FDA-approved protocols, heavy commercialization, major investors, prize payouts, Olympic bans, and a new $10M offer for breaking Usain Bolt's 100m record, with plans toward 2027. 00:00 Show Intro and Hosts 00:46 Concert Banter and Updates 01:41 Enhanced Games Recap 03:29 Why Records Didn't Fall 04:44 Swimming vs Strength Sports 06:25 Strongman Drug Rules 08:12 Money Incentives and Olympics 11:22 Training Timeline and Oversight 12:51 Sponsors and TRT Clinics 17:18 Marketing and Mechanical Doping 20:10 Recovery Not Just Muscle 22:31 Ethics and Pro Sports Testing 24:24 Testing Is a Joke 25:00 Doping Culture by Sport 25:33 Olympics Arms Race 27:04 Genetics Skill and Reality 28:47 Bodybuilding Drug Debate 31:33 Capitalism and Sport Picks 32:32 Tech Suits and Gear Rules 34:17 Results PRs and Future 35:54 Timeframes and Supervision 37:51 Safety Monitoring Ethics 41:12 Wrap Up and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Rich and Jerrell are back in the studio for a fascinating conversation about Turkey and some of its most intriguing stories, legends, and folklore. Whether rooted in history, embellished over time, or simply the stuff of myth, these tales reveal a timeless truth: humanity has always been searching—hungry for meaning and thirsty for something that truly satisfies. As Jesus told the Samaritan woman in John 4, “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” Join us as we explore the stories of Turkey and the deeper spiritual longing they reflect. Join our next Signature Tour of Turkey & Greece, April 15-26, 2027: https://gtitours.org/trip/signature-turkey-greece-2027

Iron Radio: Do Supplements Beat Food for Vitamin Status? Wearable Food-Tracking Glasses + HDL, Exercise & Depression On Iron Radio, hosts Dr. Lonnie Lowery, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Coach Phil Stevens discuss Nelson's Flex Diet Certification and how supplementation topics are integrated due to time constraints, plus his creatine research PDF. They review a new NHANES-based paper (Sternberg et al., May 2026) suggesting supplement use explains more variability in vitamin biomarkers (R² ~3–21%) than reported dietary intake (~0.8–8.8%), while noting limitations like recall bias, low explained variance, and imperfect biomarkers. They then examine a 2021 AIM2 wearable device that detects eating episodes and captures food images with ~83% accuracy, debating research benefits versus privacy and data-broker concerns. Finally, they critique a 2026 cross-sectional study linking physical activity, HDL cholesterol, and lower depression odds, arguing the effect is associative and likely non-causal, and expand into broader concerns about interpreting lipids in athletic populations and medical risk models. 00:00 Show Intro and Hosts 01:05 Flex Diet Cert and Supplements 03:23 Brevity in Science Talks 05:34 Talk Tactics and Backup Slides 08:22 Supplements vs Food Biomarkers 14:04 Vitamin D and Biomarker Limits 15:21 Iron Radio Feed Update 16:32 Newsletter and Book Plug 18:21 Wearable Food Tracking Glasses 21:00 Privacy and Data Broker Fears 23:21 VR Ads and Escape 23:53 Food Illusions and Conditioning 24:27 Research Uses vs Privacy 26:20 Testing Dietary Recall Accuracy 27:39 HDL Exercise and Depression Study 30:29 Is HDL Really Causal 33:21 Selling Results in Titles 35:02 HDL Drugs and High HDL Debate 37:08 Statins Risk Models and Exercise 40:15 Athlete Labs and Wrap Up Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

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When Should You Compete Again? Timing Meets, Momentum, and Realistic Goals in Strength & Physique Sports In this Iron Radio episode, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss how athletes decide what to do next after a meet or show and when to compete again. Phil explains how competition frequency often shifts from many meets per year early on to fewer events as lifters get stronger, older, and need more time to recover and make meaningful progress, sometimes using smaller meets as non-max “training day” run-throughs for clients. Mike describes prioritizing goals to avoid competitions that distract from main objectives, and notes the added challenges in physique sports where frequent shows can create a stressful 6–12 week “gray area” and lead to issues like water retention and inflammation, especially for natural athletes. They emphasize realistic expectations, honest coaching, and the value of outside perspective for planning and psychology. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 01:18 When to Compete Again 02:07 Phil on Meet Frequency 03:51 Clients and Progress Planning 06:13 Warmup Meets Strategy 07:49 Powerlifting vs Physique Peaks 08:50 Mike on Priorities and Goals 10:51 Physique Sports Gray Zone 16:40 Iron Radio Feed Update 17:52 Mike Nelson Newsletter 18:30 New Supplement Book 19:39 Levrone Transformation Talk 20:16 Setting Realistic PR Goals 21:26 Getting Athletes To Eat 24:03 Dreams Versus Reality 24:33 Choosing Your Strengths 27:50 Managing Warrior Mode 30:41 Why Coaches Matter 32:35 Wrap Up And Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

This week's teaching focused on El Shaddai, the God who is more than enough, revealing His power most clearly in places of weakness, waiting, and impossibility. Through the stories of Abraham, Job, and ultimately Jesus, we're reminded that God is both the unshakable mountain who overcomes every power and the tender Father who sustains and cares for His people. El Shaddai invites us to stop carrying life in our own strength and instead surrender fully to the God who is enough for every fear, failure, disappointment, and need.

Iron Radio: Why Lifters Need Variety, Play, and “Accidental Exercise” (for Longevity & Brain Health) In this Iron Radio episode, Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss why strength athletes should include variety and recreational movement beyond specialized lifting, especially with aging. Phil cites evidence that most pro athletes were multi-sport as kids and argues that changing activities and training emphases can reduce injury, burnout, and loss of explosiveness. Mike explains the neurological benefits of movement in different planes and chaotic environments (eyes, vestibular system, proprioception), shares the GOAT drill as a warm-up, and suggests options like skateboarding, surfing, tennis, pickleball, juggling, and kettlebell juggling. The hosts emphasize “play,” hiking on real trails, and keeping at least minimal aerobic work so the gap between doing nothing and something doesn't widen, while also cautioning older trainees to restart old skills at low intensity to protect tissues. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 01:11 Why Variety Matters 03:56 Purposeful Play Training 05:44 Neuro Coordination Drills 09:31 Show Updates and Feeds 10:42 Newsletter and Book Plug 12:29 Aging Injury Proofing 17:09 Learning New Skills 19:35 Start Slow Stay Safe 21:09 Sprinting Risks and Tissue 23:28 Rebuilding Skills Slowly 24:10 Hiking for Real Movement 25:34 Ground Work and Aging 27:07 Sports as Cardio 28:09 Accidental Exercise Mindset 29:38 Playful Training Tools 31:15 Avoiding Specialization Traps 32:17 Offseason and Aerobic Base 34:06 Minimum Effective Conditioning 37:13 Juggling Desk Breaks 38:22 Flow Trainers and Hacky Sack 39:44 Wrap Up and Disclaimers Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons signing defensive tackle Ross Blacklock, linebacker Daveren Rayner, offensive linemen Layden Robinson, offensive linemen Brandon Walton, and in corresponding moves releasing tight end Brandon Frazier, defensive tackle Ben Stille, wide receiver Deven Thompkins, and running back Carlos Washington Jr. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think the Falcons latest signings may be trouble for Falcons offensive linemen Michael Jerrell and Storm Norton.

Iron Radio: When More Training Isn't Better—Recovery, Identity, and Avoiding Burnout Hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss athletes who struggle to take breaks, emphasizing that high-level performers typically have a “release valve” and can relax outside their sport. They explain how training needs change from novice to advanced stages as heavier loads create greater recovery demands, making “less is more,” and note that aging and life stress can further reduce recovery capacity. The conversation covers signs of under-recovery (stale performance, persistently high RPE, reduced motivation, and appetite changes), the risks of overtraining, and strategies like reducing training frequency, coaching instead of doing more, adding hobbies and mindful recreation, proactive recovery practices, and using wearable data cautiously. They also highlight identity issues tied to the gym and the value of a third-party coach for perspective and accountability. 00:00 Welcome to Iron Radio 01:09 Why Athletes Need Breaks 03:05 When More Stops Working 05:10 Tracking Then Letting Go 06:18 Life Stress and Recovery 08:06 Recovery Tools and Hobbies 11:17 Identity Beyond the Gym 13:50 Mindful Play and Metrics 16:01 Show Updates and Links 19:32 Motivation as a Warning Sign 23:27 Discipline Versus Burnout 30:25 Capacity Building Long Term 32:47 Different Types of Recovery 33:40 Wrap Up and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Caffeine vs Paraxanthine, Sleep Quality, and Common Lifter Maladies (Injuries, Blood Work, Apnea, Aging) On Iron Radio, hosts Coach Phil Stevens and Dr. Lonnie Lowery (with Dr. Mike Nelson traveling) discuss a 2026 JISSN study on caffeine and its main metabolite paraxanthine in 14 male university rowers, finding the caffeine+paraxanthine combo improved 2,000m rowing performance versus placebo while caffeine-containing conditions worsened subjective sleep; they note key limitations including small sample size, subjective sleep measures, and unequal dosing (200 mg caffeine + 200 mg paraxanthine vs 200 mg of either alone). They then shift to “lifter maladies,” focusing on orthopedic issues (Phil's MCL tear and training through injury), blood work and cholesterol swings, and the role of athlete compliance and monitoring versus gen pop. They also cover sleep apnea prevalence in large lifters, mental standards and training psychology, aging-related risks (ASCVD, prostate enlargement), and compensatory benefits like higher bone density and pain tolerance. 00:00 Show Intro and Hosts 00:59 Paraxanthine vs Caffeine Study 03:18 Study Results and Dose Debate 07:05 Training Timing and Stimulants 07:56 Network Updates and Where to Listen 09:07 Mike Nelson Newsletter Plug 09:45 Lonnie Lowery Book Announcement 10:54 Lifters Maladies Kickoff 11:11 Injuries and Orthopedic Wear 15:16 Aging Athletes and Family Limits 16:43 Blood Work and Health Monitoring 21:15 Mindset and Body Image Standards 23:17 Low Frequency Training 24:42 Sleep Apnea In Lifters 29:02 Exercise Risk Offsets 32:58 Food Health Tradeoffs 35:36 Pain Tolerance Legacy 38:28 Age Chronic Conditions 40:37 Mental Grit Closing 41:42 Sign Off Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Jerrell and discuss the day his delivery shift led to him being involved in a simple non-injury accident that devolved into him running for his life from a group of dysfunctional, violent losers.   Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com

Iron Radio: Evaluating Online Health Claims, Peer Review, and “Healthy” Protein Debates Iron Radio hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Lonnie Lowery, and Dr. Mike T. Nelson discuss a Nature-referenced April 2026 report claiming over two thirds of people across 16 countries believe at least one false or unproven health claim, while noting the survey itself was not peer reviewed and criticizing vague terms like “unproven” and “healthy.” They highlight charged examples such as raw milk and the claim that animal protein is healthier than plant protein, arguing endpoints and context (for whom, compared to what) matter and that meta-analyses depend on study quality. The hosts describe how they assess evidence online, emphasizing skepticism of social media, seeking primary research, and questioning authority without politicizing science, while warning about AI repeating secondary claims. They also share Iron Radio feed updates and mention Nelson's newsletter and Lowery's supplements book. 00:00 Show intro and hosts 01:07 Lonnie background and topic setup 02:19 Nature survey on health myths 05:00 Raw milk and loaded language 05:58 Animal vs plant protein debate 08:31 Questioning science and meta-analyses 11:23 Phil on vetting online claims 13:39 Network updates and promos 16:37 Mike on evidence and AI pitfalls 20:16 Controls and compared-to-what 21:10 Finding Topics and Studies 22:29 Test It Yourself First 23:30 Questioning TRT and Root Causes 24:07 Lifestyle Before Prescriptions 26:48 It Depends and Study Methods 27:22 Raw Milk Risk and Sourcing 30:30 Keep Politics Out of Science 33:04 Science Skepticism and Gurus 35:25 AI Literature Reviews and Slop 37:30 Wrap Up and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Iron Radio: Phil's Powerlifting Meet Recap—Junior Records, State Records, and Lessons Learned On Iron Radio, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery recap Phil's recent powerlifting meet involving his family and athletes. Phil describes weigh-ins, weight cuts, and meet outcomes for his group. His 10-year-old son Odin set new national records but had attempts overturned for small rule violations. His daughter Olivia, coming off wrestling with little meet-specific training, hit all lifts and set a state deadlift record at 365 and then 375 on a fourth record attempt. Lifter Cooper set a state squat record but bombed on bench due to command/technique issues. 15-year-old Max set a state bench record and posted strong squat and deadlift numbers.  Phil's stepson Nick totaled 1600 with big PRs, training partner Austin went 9-for-9 and set state records, and Phil competed despite knee pain from a tendon issue/Baker's cyst, managing a 600 squat and a 600 deadlift after a disputed call, while noting bench limitations from triceps/elbow lockout issues. The episode also covers judging strictness for records vs kids, minimal youth gear rules, upcoming meets (July Midwest Junior Championship leading toward higher-level events), and Phil's plan to shift toward Highland Games while rehabbing and potentially returning to another meet later. 00:00 Show Intro and Hosts 01:32 Meet Day Setup and Weigh Ins 03:32 Odin Sets Records 06:12 Olivia Surprise PRs 08:29 Cooper Bomb Out Lessons 09:36 Max State Record Bench 10:25 Iron Radio Feed Updates 11:36 Newsletter and Book Plug 13:23 Nick Army to Powerlifting 16:10 Phil Knee Injury and Squat Attempts 21:00 Beltless Deadlift Choice 22:05 Red Light Controversy 22:37 Angry Pull at 600 23:33 Meet Vibes and Big Guys 24:46 Knee Update After Meet 25:38 Kids Gear Basics 27:43 Judging Kids and Records 32:11 Next Steps and Highland Games 34:10 Beltless Seven Hundred Plan 38:51 Closing and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

THANK YOU COMMUNITEA!!! Can you believe it? The Minoritea Report is turning 7!

AI, Coaching, and Accountability: What Fitness Pros Must Know (with Michelle Blakely) | Iron Radio On this special Iron Radio episode, Dr. Lonnie Lowery hosts fitness professional and AI expert Michelle Blakely, an NSCA-CPT and former USA Weightlifting sports performance coach who recently began a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer program at the University of Chicago Booth. They discuss how AI is already impacting coaching, programming, nutrition planning, and education, emphasizing that while AI can rapidly generate meal plans and training drafts, coaches remain vital for accountability, community, and human connection.  Blakely advises using AI as a drafting and efficiency tool with a human-in-the-loop to review errors and hallucinations, recommends moving from free to paid AI models for privacy and tracking team use, and argues practitioners must “radically accept” rapid exponential change to avoid a near-term divide between AI-literate and AI-illiterate professionals. The episode also includes updates on Iron Radio's new distribution channels and related resources. 00:00 Welcome to Iron Radio 00:36 Meet Michelle Blakely 02:09 AI Anxiety to Action 03:27 AI in Education and Coaching 06:03 Accountability Beats Algorithms 10:38 Paid Tools and Privacy 13:57 Governance and Human Oversight 15:24 Show Updates and Resources 18:42 Will AI Replace Humans 23:38 Exponential Change and Adaptation 27:45 Apps vs Real Community 33:23 Wrap Up and Contact Info 35:17 Disclaimer and Sign Off Michelle Blakely -  Here is Michelle Blakely's link to jump on a complimentary 15-minute call to discuss any AI questions as offered in the show: https://meetings.hubspot.com/info2033?uuid=64509963-36cf-4737-bd4c-516b5b00b210 Here is the link to the "48 hours of no AI" article from the New York Times Michelle referenced: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/style/48-hours-without-ai.html PLEASE NOTE: Models are changing rapidly, and new iterations are launching often. In addition to downloading your existing threads and upgrading to the paid version of the model, Michelle also recommends checking your LLM settings to ensure you have selected that your "data is not used to help train the model."   Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Iron Radio: Popular Peptides in Strength Sports (Sermorelin, TB-500, PEG-MGF) + Show Updates On Iron Radio, hosts Dr. Lonnie Lowery and Dr. Mike T. Nelson (with Coach Phil Stevens joining later) discuss what an AI scan identified as popular peptides in strength sports, focusing on sermorelin, TB-500, and PEG-MGF. They review purported mechanisms and typical injection use, emphasize limited human data and anti-doping restrictions, and share anecdotes about mixed results—especially for sermorelin and tissue-healing peptides often paired with BPC-157—while raising questions about GH/IGF-1 testing, pituitary responsiveness with age, and product quality from research chemical sources versus compounding pharmacies.  They also touch on movement and brain health, mention Dr. Tommy Wood's book, note Iron Radio's updated distribution/feed changes and Mike's newsletter, and preview Phil's upcoming meet as he manages knee pain while preparing his 10-year-old son to attempt national-record lifts. 00:00 Welcome to Iron Radio 00:49 Hosts and intros 01:13 Kiteboarding and GoPro 02:05 Movement for brain health 03:11 Treadmill vs real running 03:43 AI peptides overview 05:02 Sermorelin GH booster 12:37 TB-500 tissue repair 19:33 Oral peptides and collagen 22:36 Show updates and promos 25:34 PEG-MGF muscle growth 28:27 Peptide Site Injections 28:51 Phil Joins Peptide Talk 29:31 Tesamorelin Fat Loss Hype 30:28 Standalone Results and Sleep 31:58 Legal Access and GH Tradeoffs 34:22 Pituitary Limits and Testing 36:30 Hormone Spikes vs Real Gains 39:15 Peptide Wild West Risks 41:04 Sourcing and FDA Crackdowns 42:36 Meet Prep and Youth Records 44:53 Wrap Up and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Iron Radio: Top 3 Reasons to Compete in Strength & Physique Sports Hosts Coach Phil Stevens and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss their top three reasons to compete in strength and physique sports: competition provides direction and purpose that sharpens training and nutrition through a clear timeline and accountability; it forces honesty and adherence to strict standards under rules, exposing true performance and differentiating meet PRs from gym PRs; and it ends “someday” thinking by offering a tangible “receipt” of achievement via judged results and public performance. Lonnie adds that competing is also a courage test—overcoming fear and being evaluated in public—while both note the importance of using competition anxiety productively and focusing on personal progress. They also emphasize the value of team support and leading by example, especially when coaching and training with others, and encourage listeners to try competing rather than waiting for perfect conditions. 00:00 Iron Radio Intro 00:42 Leg Press Banter 01:20 Why Compete Today 02:01 Reason One Purpose 06:27 Reason Two Honest Rules 09:36 Reason One Courage Test 11:16 Using Fear on Stage 13:09 Crowd Wants You Win 14:00 Stop Waiting Sign Up 14:24 Meet Day Receipts 16:01 Iron Radio Updates 17:11 Newsletter And New Book 18:59 Compete For Yourself 21:58 Chasing Real Greatness 24:50 Team Effort And Coaching 26:51 Final Push To Compete 29:14 Disclaimer And Wrap Up Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

It's been two years since Beyoncé took us to the rodeo with Cowboy Carter, and the Minoritea Report is celebrating with a high-stakes March Madness Song Bracket. Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell go head-to-head ranking the tracks that defined an era. Does "Texas Hold 'Em" reign supreme, or does a deep cut take the crown? So, Get Them Cups Ready!   Tea Stamps: 00:00 - What's Brewing: Q1 2026 Recap & Manufactured Chaos 03:22 - Delta vs. Congress: Revoking VIP Perks 06:42 - 2026 Election: Why Your Voting Plan Starts NOW 08:15 - Cowboy Carter 2-Year Reflection: Has it Aged Well? 18:18 - THE BRACKET: Cowboy Carter March Madness Begins 55:02 - The Champion Crowned: Does the Community Agree? 1:01:13 - Minoritea Report 7th Anniversary Announcement!

Iron Radio: AI's Impact on Coaching & Peer Review, Urolithin A in Sports Nutrition, and Cold Water Immersion Updates On Iron Radio, hosts Dr. Lonnie Lowery and Dr. Mike T. Nelson discuss how AI may speed content distribution, assist with business tasks, and potentially replace some lower-level coaches while still lacking context for peer review and research interpretation, raising concerns about regulation, healthcare profit motives, and data-center resource demands. They revisit urolithin A (a gut microbiota–derived metabolite linked to mitochondrial effects), referencing a 2025 Frontiers in Nutrition paper and Mike's personal and client experiences, noting modest perceived recovery/HRV benefits, high cost, and possible responder differences due to gut conversion. Mike also summarizes a broad review on cold exposure and metabolism across organ systems, highlighting mixed recovery data, evidence that immediate post-hypertrophy cold-water immersion can reduce muscle protein synthesis via reduced blood flow, lack of clear anti-inflammatory marker changes, and practical guidance based on season, logistics, and athlete preference. 00:00 Welcome to Iron Radio 01:13 Mike's Vegas Mastermind 01:30 AI for Content Creation 03:18 AI Limits and Assumptions 03:57 Peer Review and Academia 05:42 Jobs at Risk in Healthcare 10:23 AI in Coaching and Diets 13:10 Regulation and Data Centers 15:24 AGI Race and Safety 17:36 Urolithin A Research Overview 20:49 Mike's Experience with UA 22:33 Gut Conversion Variability 22:58 Iron Radio Feed Update 24:10 Free Daily Newsletter 24:48 New Supplements Book 25:57 Postbiotics and Skepticism 28:04 Safety First Testing 29:00 Cold Exposure Review 31:06 Hypertrophy Tradeoffs 35:31 In Season Ice Baths 40:03 Measuring Recovery Reality 43:15 Whole Body Effects 45:51 Wrap Up and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Auntea Dawon is officially back stateside! After two months of "ghetto ponytails" and Bali internet struggles, Yo Aunteas are back with good WiFi! In this episode, we're taking you inside The 2026 Queerties. From "rubbing shoulders" with David Archuleta to the hilarious way Jerrell approached Scott Evans at the bar, we're sharing all the moments! Plus, we dive deep into the 2026 Oscars. Was Sinners snubbed and why Teyana Taylor the undisputed queen of the press run?  So, get them cups readyyyyy!!! Tea Stamps: 0:00 – Bali Internet vs. NYC Reality: Dawon's Return 06:30 – Flight Nightmares & Terminal 8 Struggles 13:30 – BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Our 7th Anniversary Live Show! 18:40 – Queerties Recap: Meeting Scott Evans & Valentina 33:40 – The Oscars: Black Excellence! 41:15 – Sip, Slurp, or Spit It Out: Oscar Fashion Breakdown

Iron Radio: Protein Labeling, Plant Proteins, and Arnold Classic Highlights On Iron Radio, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss a recent Food and Nutrition Policy (Feb 2026) proposal to eliminate in vivo protein digestibility requirements (PDCAAS) for protein content claims in North America, arguing it would favor plant proteins and could mislead consumers by focusing on grams per serving rather than usable amino acids. They debate implications for athletes, older adults, and the general public, raise concerns about industry-driven label changes, and note how protein blends and undisclosed ratios could be used for profit. The episode also includes show updates (new distribution via the Iron Radio Nutrition Radio Network, newsletter and book mentions) and a brief recap of Arnold event results, prize money disparities, expo changes over time, and how strongman deadlift numbers have escalated. 00:00 Iron Radio Introductions 00:55 Vegas Trip Chatter 01:40 Protein Labeling News 02:59 PDCAAS vs DIAAS Explained 04:30 Plant Proteins and Policy Push 09:57 Athletes vs Gen Pop Impact 11:59 Confusion and Digestibility Debate 15:33 Industry Motives and Sponsorship 17:03 Protein Blends and RTD Cutting 19:18 Novel Proteins and Vegan Examples 20:38 Protein Priorities Debate 21:41 Plant Based Politics 22:03 Iron Radio Network Update 23:14 Mike Nelson Newsletter Plug 23:52 New Supplements Book 25:00 Arnold Winners and Payouts 27:37 Expo Changes Since COVID 31:09 Strongman Deadlift Explosion 33:43 Media Pass Ideas and Wrap 35:03 Final Disclaimer and Outro Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

RPE in Strength Training: Why Beginners Misuse It (and How to Calibrate It) On Iron Radio, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Lonnie Lowery and Dr. Mike T. Nelson discuss rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and why it can be misapplied in strength training. They define RPE as a subjective intensity scale (including the Borg 6–20 scale) and contrast it with objective measures like heart rate and percentages of 1RM. Phil argues RPE requires calibration through experience and that newer lifters often avoid hard work because they don't yet know what true maximal effort feels like, while “tough guys” may under-rate effort. The group recommends pairing RPE with objective targets, tracking output over time for patterns, using coaching to calibrate effort, and reserving true all-out attempts for the competition platform to reduce injury risk. 00:00 Show Intro 00:33 Hosts And Agenda 01:26 RPE Hype And Pitfalls 02:53 Percentages Plus RPE 03:45 Coaching New Lifters 04:15 Strain Versus Pain 05:46 Mike Joins And Defines RPE 06:59 Subjective Versus Objective 08:32 Beginners Need Calibration 13:50 Westside Daily Max Explained 16:05 Track Output Over Time 16:24 Avoiding The RPE Hole 17:21 Peaking With RPE 18:19 Objective vs Subjective Load 19:20 RPE Ego And Failure Culture 19:44 Coaching For Psychology 21:09 Calibrating RPE Signals 23:17 Percent Work Plus RPE 24:13 Extra Work As Reward 25:47 Training Toughness Adaptation 28:19 Patterns And Outlier Days 29:40 Warmups Dont Overthink 31:13 Wrap Up And Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Iron Radio: Nutrition Knowledge, Diet Quality, and Where Athletes Get Their Info On Iron Radio, hosts Coach Phil Stevens and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss how heavy training taxes recovery, then focus on athlete nutrition knowledge and diet quality using a Current Developments in Nutrition editorial summarizing six articles. They note adolescents often get nutrition info from social media, with athletes valuing credible sources more and viewing food as fuel, while non-athletes see food as social. They discuss YouTube as a major information source and how expert content may lack trust-building communication compared to non-experts. A study in Ireland found sensory appeal as the top driver of food choice even in active populations. Data from Florida State Division I cross-country athletes showed inadequate carbs, calcium, and vitamin D, but adequate protein, fat, and iron, alongside poor overall diet quality. They also cover Iranian bodybuilders' supplement use patterns and debate how veteran strength athletes simplify supplement choices. 00:00 Show Intro and Hosts 00:35 Meet Prep and Big Lifts 01:30 Squat vs Deadlift Grind 03:01 Risk and Willpower 04:00 Lonnie Background and Credentials 05:01 Today Topic and Upcoming Guests 06:39 Athletes Nutrition Knowledge 08:12 Social Media and Mentors 10:23 YouTube Experts vs Influencers 12:11 Taste Drives Food Choices 14:17 Athlete Fuel Mindset 15:44 Learning to Eat for Gains 16:47 Taste Preferences Get Skewed 17:38 New Podcast Feed 18:48 Mike Nelson Newsletter 19:27 Supplements Book Update 20:35 Runner Diet Quality Study 23:12 Elite Sport vs Health 27:27 Bodybuilder Supplement Habits 31:59 Old School Protein Tales 34:29 Athletes More Mindful 35:04 Wrap Up and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Prophetic words have the power to call forth our true identity, gifts, and calling. Through the apostle Paul's encouragement of Timothy, we see how spoken, God-inspired words can strengthen faith, awaken purpose, and help us stand firm in challenging seasons. We as the Church are called to intentionally speak life-giving, identity-shaping words that help others stand strong in who God has called them to be.---Jerrell Jobe serves as the Discipleship Pastor at Engedi Church in Holland, MI and as an adjunct professor for Bethel University. His nearly 30 years of full-time ministry have focused on spiritual formation, teaching, and leadership. With a deep passion for connecting people to the biblical text through immersive travel, Jerrell has led over 100 trips across more than 25 countries, including Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. He and his wife Charissa have three young adult children.

Urolithin A for Strength & Mitochondria + Avoiding Wearable-Driven Analysis Paralysis On Iron Radio, Coach Phil Stevens and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss Phil's upcoming meet and a client question about urolithin A, reviewing a 2022 randomized placebo-controlled trial in middle-aged adults showing about 12% strength improvement plus lower inflammation and acyl-carnitines, while noting the results may not apply to trained lifters and that more research is needed; they also explain urolithin A as a postbiotic derived from polyphenol precursors found in foods like berries and nuts, tying it to “eating like an adult” rather than relying on ultra-processed foods. After show updates and promos, they pivot to “analysis paralysis,” arguing that overreliance on perfect programming, wearables, HRV/sleep scores, RPE, and bar-velocity tracking can become a crutch, and emphasizing hard work, trends over time, and performance as the key markers. 00:00 Show Intro and Hosts 00:44 Meet Prep and Records 01:37 Lonnie Updates and ISSN Talks 03:07 Urolithin A Supplement Buzz 04:52 Study Breakdown and Dosing 09:58 Food Sources and Adult Eating 12:36 Break and Network Updates 15:52 Analysis Paralysis in Training 18:29 Grit Over Perfect Metrics 20:29 Real World Meet Chaos 22:25 Stop Over Measuring 22:53 Train With Fire 24:32 Midnight Strap Squats 25:28 Which Metrics Matter 29:03 Trends Beat One Offs 32:08 Be Researcher Athlete 36:20 Use Data Build Habits 37:59 Measurement Error Reality 39:13 Coaching Fatigue Context 40:02 Final Takeaways Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Caffeine, Polyphenols, and Smarter Training Volume: Total Reps, Fatigue, and Performance On this Valentine's Day episode of Iron Radio, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss authenticity in sports nutrition communication, then review an editorial in Current Developments in Nutrition (Buckley et al., with Stu Phillips as senior author) highlighting that “proper” nutrition varies by sport demands. They summarize research in the special issue on athletic performance: four papers on caffeine/coffee showing improvements across aerobic and anaerobic outcomes (power output, time to exhaustion, vertical jump, sprint performance, post-activation performance enhancement), reduced perceived fatigue, and possible benefits to hand-eye coordination, with one paper suggesting ~3 mg/kg may be sufficient versus higher dosing. They also note mixed findings on polyphenols/anthocyanins (including black currant data showing more support for recovery than performance) and mention continued creatine coverage amid ongoing misinformation.  After show/network announcements (updated podcast feed via the Iron Radio Nutrition Radio Network, Mike Nelson's free daily newsletter, and Lonnie Lowry's upcoming 2025/2026 second edition book Dietary Supplements in Sports Performance), the conversation shifts to training prescription. Phil explains programming volume via total rep targets (e.g., 30 reps) instead of fixed set/rep schemes to manage good and bad days, emphasize perfect form, and allow flexibility through “buy ups/buy outs,” including leaving the gym on days when submaximal work isn't there. The hosts discuss practical considerations like rest periods, avoiding turning the weight room into conditioning for athletes, tailoring density/rest to sport demands (powerlifting vs field sports), and coordinating training load to prevent staleness and excessive fatigue. They also address hybrid/CrossFit-style programming pitfalls, the need for purposeful periodization and strength development, and how total-dose training can help older lifters maintain muscle while managing joint stress, while still recognizing times when pushing sets is appropriate. 00:00 Welcome to Iron Radio + Hosts Introductions (Valentine's Day Episode) 01:03 Authenticity vs ‘Boring Experts' in Sports Nutrition Communication 02:38 Today's Agenda: New Sports Nutrition Editorial + Training Volume Flexibility 04:28 Research Roundup: Caffeine/Coffee Performance Effects (Dose, Fatigue, Coordination) 08:42 Polyphenols/Anthocyanins & Creatine: Mixed Evidence and Practical Takeaways 09:55 Network Updates, Newsletter, and Upcoming Supplements Book Promo Break 13:16 Training by Total Reps: Auto-Regulating Volume on Good vs Bad Days 18:36 Quality Reps, Rest Flexibility, and Sport-Specific Density (Strength vs Conditioning) 22:33 Strength Work vs. Conditioning: Safer Training and Better Reps 22:57 Coaching Coordination, Fatigue, and the Power of a Taper 23:51 When Coaches Misread Staleness: ‘Run More' and Other Late-Season Mistakes 24:41 Programming Hybrid Athletes: Separate Strength, Conditioning, and Simulation 26:51 Periodization 101: Stop Chasing Three Rabbits 27:26 CrossFit Reality Check: Winners Get Strong (Not Just ‘WOD of the Day') 29:13 What Takes Years: Max Strength and Muscle vs. Quick Aerobic Gains 30:26 Training as You Age: ‘Total Dose' to Maintain Muscle and Progress 33:00 Coming Back for a Meet: Build Back Smart and Don't Rush the Load 34:14 Progression Model + Wrap-Up and Safety Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Iron Radio: Strength Sports, Nutrition, and Latest Research InsightsWelcome to Iron Radio with hosts Phil Stevens, Dr. Lonnie Lowery, and Dr. Mike T. Nelson. In this episode, we delve into the latest research in strength sports and sports nutrition. Topics include a study evaluating the effects of minimally processed red meat on cognitive and physical aging, potential health risks of the ketogenic diet based on a long-term mouse study, and the emerging benefits of silk peptides for cognitive function. Stay tuned for insights, debates, and practical advice on optimizing your nutrition and training!00:47 Newsletter and Certification Announcements01:38 News Segment: Red Meat and Health02:01 Study Analysis: Red Meat and Plant-Forward Diets05:25 Discussion on Red Meat and Lean Mass11:36 News Segment: Keto Diet Health Risks19:41 Iron Radio Updates and Announcements21:48 Introducing the New Book on Dietary Supplements22:39 Upcoming Editorial on Sports Nutrition23:18 Exploring Silk Peptides for Cognitive Health24:02 Mechanisms and Benefits of Silk Peptides29:49 Practical Applications and Personal Experiences32:09 Challenges in Cognitive Supplement Research41:31 Future Directions and Final Thoughts Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Yo Aunteas Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell dive deep into the 2016 vs. 2026 10-year challenge, reflecting on a decade of growth, friendships, breakups, and career shifts. Auntea Dawon is still live from Bali (with better internet) and shares his intensive wellness journey involving Bikram hot yoga and lean eating. Also, shoutout to Bad Queers Podcast, Hey Now, Kevin, and Wish You Were Queer on their Queerty nominations and Romeo for her Dr. Pepper, Baby Commercial! Plus, Australian Open fashion and the Marvel Doomsday trailers. So, get them cups ready! 

Are you arguing or just disagreeing? Yo Aunteas Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell dive into the nuances of relationship communication, triggers, and the "death by 1,000 paper cuts" that leads to a blowout... all while Dawon deal with his Bali Internet (sorry for the crunchiness)! In the News: Yo Aunteas don't hold  back on the recent viral comments from Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. They discuss the responsibility of large platforms when it comes to Black political candidates and why "bad phrasing" isn't a sufficient apology for devaluing a qualified resume. On the Carpet: The Golden Globes 2026 brought the fashion, but did it bring the joy? Yo Aunteas review the best and worst looks, including Teyana Taylor's winning Schiaparelli gown, Colman Domingo's sophisticated restraint, and J.Lo being, well, J.Lo. Communitea Matters: Yo Aunteas close with a critical conversation on the recent ICE raids and the importance of knowing your rights and standing with your neighbors in 2026. Follow the Communitea: Instagram: @MinoriteaReport YouTube: @MinoriteaReport Subscribe and leave a 5-star review to help the Aunteas grow! Tea Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 04:36 Celebrating MLK Day and Community Engagement 11:22 Bali Experience and Cultural Insights 13:19 Discussion on Relationships and Arguments 21:14 Communication and Conflict Resolution 24:33 Navigating Disagreements and Acceptance 27:56 The Impact of Podcasting on Personal Growth 30:50 Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation 32:16 Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang 44:18 Community Vigilance during ICE 52:55 Exposing the Agents of Oppression 53:25 Fashion at the Golden Globes 2026 01:18:22 Benediction

Got some sh!t to say?In this week's ENCORE episode, Marko and Steve are joined by Jerrell (@rellrome)—your Auntea and co-host of the Minoritea Report Podcast (@minoriteareport)—for a conversation about nitpicking in relationships and dating. Together, they explore whether nitpicking can be harmful or helpful, and how to recognize the difference. They also dig into the question: when you nitpick, what are your true intentions? Then, Jerrell sticks around to help Marko and Steve answer this week's Listener Sh!tuation, offering their thoughts and guidance on a real life dilemma from the audience.Listen to new episodes of the Minoritea Report Podcast, on Apple Podcasts HERE.And don't forget to subscribe and watch them on YouTube HERE.-Articles:Marriage.com | 7 Signs of Nitpicking in a Relationship and Ways to Stop ItSupport the showSh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That's (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at relationshitquestions@gmail.com. Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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Before Yo Aunteas step fully into 2026, they're serving up the Best of Ask Yo Aunteas & Curiositea from 2025 — the moments that made the Communitea laugh, gasp, rewind, and run to social media. In this episode, Yo Aunteas discuss their "non-resolution" goals for the year, including Jerrell's surrogacy journey, Dawon's milestone 50th birthday, and Kerel's commitment to peace and peak fitness. We also revisit some of the wildest Ask Yo Aunteas moments of the past year—from corporate Skybox scandals at Coldplay concerts to legendary drag stories involving Lady Gaga's trailer. It's time to "wash your hands, your legs, and your ass" and get into the tea! Got a question? Got a situation? Send your Ask Yo Aunteas submissions to AYA@MinoriteaReport.com or call the Tea-Line at 844-832-5463. Tea Stamps: 00:00 Welcome to 2026: Reflections and Resolutions 03:00 Embracing Change: Personal Growth and Aspirations 06:06 Navigating Life's Challenges: Surrogacy and Family Planning 09:05 Choosing Peace: Prioritizing Joy and Health 12:04 Community Connection: Engaging with Listeners 31:29 Jerrell's Fav Curiositea 01:11:24 Kerel's Fav Curiositea

Celebrate the Best of 2025 with Yo Aunteas! We're recapping a year of high-tea, heavy-hitting guests, and the representation that matters most to the Black & Brown Queer experience. Episode Summary: It's been a year of slight changes and massive growth for the Minoritea Report. In this special "Best of Guests" episode, Auntea Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell shout out the names of everyone who helped keep the ball rolling this year. We dive back into the highlights of our favorite interviews, including Peppermint, Mayhem Miller, Blossom C. Brown, and DaShawn Usher. We also discuss why we're protecting our peace before the "heavy load" of the 2026 voting year begins. Whether it's discussing the intersection of AI and Black communities or catching up with the creators of Natives: The Series, this episode is a love letter to the Communitea. Featured in this Episode: DaShawn Usher: On activism and his new role at GLAAD. Zé & Chino: From OG listeners to guest hosts. Ronald & Darnell: The visionaries behind Natives: The Series. Don't forget to follow the show and leave a 5-star review to help more people find the Communitea! Tea Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Capricorn Season 03:06 Celebrating Guests and Contributions 11:35 Future Guest Aspirations 17:08 The Impact of Deshaun Usher 33:32 Our Boos: Chino & Ze 59:37 Support Natives The Series 01:12:44 Guests over the years 01:14:49 Benediction