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Mar 13, 2026 • 60min

Blood Sweat & Gear 337 The Truth About Why Bodybuilders Stop Making Gains

If you’re not getting bigger, something is wrong. 3 experienced bodybuilding coaches break down the biggest reasons lifters stop making progress. Find your mistake in the chapters below. 00:00 Why Bodybuilders Stop Growing 01:15 Diminishing Returns in Bodybuilding 03:00 You Think Your Diet and Training Are Dialed In 06:00 Everyone Thinks Their Training Is Optimal 09:30 Recovery Is the Missing Piece for Muscle Growth 16:45 Should You Raise Testosterone on Vacation? 19:00 Doing Great on TRT — Should You Go Higher? 22:10 Traveling Internationally With Testosterone 28:00 Standing Out as a Bodybuilder in Public 29:00 Skip Hill Gets Called Out for Steroid Use 35:45 Is More Than 8 IU of GH Worth It? 37:15 Great Natural Genetics vs Using Gear 40:15 Struggling to Eat More After Being Fat 42:45 Alcohol and Bodybuilding Don’t Mix 49:15 Skip Hill and Scott McNally: 10 Years of Podcasting
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Mar 12, 2026 • 36min

It's Just Bodybuilding 379 Arnold Classic Stories with Sergio Oliva Jr | What the Expo Is Really Like

Sergio Oliva Jr., professional bodybuilder and son of legend Sergio Oliva Sr., shares Arnold Classic expo memories and backstage anecdotes. He recounts first expo impressions, Best Poser memories with Arnold, and why live shows matter. The conversation covers expo culture, old-school bodybuilding stories, and practical tips for first-time visitors.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 28min

Drugs n Stuff 302 Is There a Testosterone Shortage? Bunk Gear & China Raw Powder Problems

They dig into surprising bloodwork showing low testosterone despite reported high doses and explore possible contamination or low-purity raw powder from China. Discussion covers underground labs substituting esters, regional shortages, and how bad batches can change product potency. Training, dosing strategies, carrier oil effects, and troubleshooting stalled fat loss also come up in quick practical segments.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 40min

It's Just Bodybuilding Arnold Classic Wrap Up 2026

It's Just Bodybuilding Arnold Classic Wrap Up 2026 by Think BIG Bodybuilding Media
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Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 26min

It's Just Bodybuilding 352 Good Posing: Add 10 Lbs of Muscle in 5 Minutes + Cheerleaders in Open Bodybuilding?😂

Clear tips for posing that can instantly change how muscle appears. Debate over adding cheerleaders and fun rule-change ideas for shows. Choosing one set intensifier to boost every bodypart. Practical advice for a first-time Vegas/Olympia trip and which gyms to hit. Garage-gym culture, shortest effective off-season, and pet peeves about gym etiquette.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 18min

Drugs n Stuff 277 Evolution of Old School Steroid Cycles

A deep dive into how old-school steroid cycles changed over time, from front-loads and kickstarts to modern TRT-plus patterns. They tackle risks around injectables and infection control. Training advice for older lifters, joint care, and swapping compounds gets practical attention. The conversation also covers short high-dose trends, SARMs and peptides, plus balancing bodybuilding with life.
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Aug 16, 2025 • 1h 2min

Blood Sweat & Gear 312 Shortest Effective Cycles + Inlcine vs Flat vs Decline Bench

Short Cycles + Dumbbell Incline vs Flat vs Decline + Rate My Physique Sweat & Gear with Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, Scott McNally 0:00 teaser 0:40 Intro 1:30 Shortest Cycles? 9:30 Coming off vs cruising 14:00 Emergency Gyno question 17:50 Dumbbell Press Vs Barbell Bench Press 28:20 Dumbbell Incline vs Flat vs Decline 40:00 5 Amino M1Q 42.20 Test to Mast Ratio 44:15 Rate My Physique 51:00 Acne Issues 56:00 Skip’s word of the day 57:20 Donut Talk 1:00:00 Behind the scenes ✅ ✅ Modern Aminos New Peptide and Research Chem Affiliate : https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94nv ✅ ✅Code THINKBIG ✅ Parabolic Peptides Great Research Tabs and Peps https://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd ✅ ✅Code THINK ✅ ✅SomaChems https://somachems.com ✅ ✅Code THINK 🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps! https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding 👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products ✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINK https://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust ! 🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements! http://www.supplementsource.ca Reach out to the guys for coaching ! 💪 Skip Hill : http:/www.teamskip.com 💪 Andrew Berry : http://www.bodyberry.com 💪 Scott McNally : mcnallydiets@gmail.com 🔴 Youtube : https://youtu.be/Lx3x3ve2HKY
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Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 23min

Muscle Minds 176 The Science Behind Nick Walker’s Training

Reps In Reserve? Squeeze the muscle? Why Nick Walker's Training May Be Ideal For Him - Muscle Minds 176 Scott Stevenson & Scott McNally 0:00 Taser clip on Nick Walker’s Training 1:15 Intro 2:30 Squeezing the muscle to grow? 3:00 Nick Walker Clip - Squeezing to bring out detail 5:20 No Load Study 12:00 constant tension study 26:30 Difference Between Type 1 & Type 2 Muscle Fibers 37:10 Revisiting the Squeezing Study, now with more insight 1:06:20 Nick Walker’s Reps In Reserve 1:09:00 what it’s taken for Jordan Peters vs Nick Walker ✅ Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach Hard Cover ( TB affiliate link) https://amzn.to/47figyT 🔴 Reach out to Scott or Scott for consults or coaching : Dr Scott = http://www.byobbcoach.com Scott = mcnallydiets@gmail.com ✅ ✅ Modern Aminos New Peptide and Research Chem Affiliate : https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94n ✅ ✅Code THINKBIG ✅ Parabolic Peptides Great Research Tabs and Peps https://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd ✅ ✅Code THINK ✅ ✅SomaChems https://somachems.com ✅ ✅Code THINK 🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps! https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding 👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products ✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINK https://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust ! 🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements! http://www.supplementsource.ca 🔴 Youtube : https://youtu.be/w9e2_Ty7ldA
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Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 32min

It's Just Bodybuilding 351 Jordan Hutchinson Exclusive – Tampa & Texas Pro Champ

Jordan Hutchinson joins the boys after back to back wins at the Tampa Pro and Texas Pro - It's Just Bodybuilding 351 Big Ron Partlow Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally 0:00 Teaser 0:30 Welcome Jordan to the show 3:00 Confidence Going Into Tampa Pro 8:15 Physique Comparisons to Beastwood and Judging Criteria 9:40 How Did Jordan Feel About the Look He Brought? 12:15 26 Guys At Texas Pro 16:50 What was the judges feedback? 19:00 how did training change to make these improvements? 21:10 Does his coach Chris Tuttle Program Training? 22:50 Peaking 2 wks in a row 30:20 Hardest Parts of the Prep? Gyno Op Disaster 38:30 Off season for advanced vs newer guys 44:30 Training with Branch Warren Story 47:00 Building a community in Texas Bodybuilding 55:20 GASP Community 57:30 The Journey of Becoming a Pro Bodybuilder 1:03:00 Investing in Bodybuilding 1:04:50 Gaining 10 lbs per year from 200 lbs on 1:07:45 Balancing Bodybuilding and Life 1:12:10 Weirdest DM’s from fans 1:16:30 Preparing for the Olympia 1:23:30 Favorite Supplement 1:25:10 Favorite Lift In the Gym 1:26:40 Favorite Pump Up Song 1:28:30 Dream Vacation 🔴 Presented By MUTANT® — Born Different. Born Hardcore! https://www.iammutant.com Codes BIGRON or DUSTY for savings Follow the guys on Instagram : 💪 https://www.instagram.com/jordanhutchinsonifbb/ 💪 http://www.instagram.com/rep300 💪 http://www.instagram.com/dustyhanshaw08 💪 http://www.instagram.com/scottmcnally1 Follow Jordan on YouTube : ⁨@jordanhutchinsonifbb⁩ 🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps! https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding ✅ ✅ Modern Aminos New Peptide and Research Chem Affiliate : https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94n ✅ ✅Code THINKBIG ✅ Parabolic Peptides Great Research Tabs and Peps https://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd ✅ ✅Code THINK ✅ ✅SomaChems https://somachems.com ✅ ✅Code THINK 👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products ✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINK https://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust ! 🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements! http://www.supplementsource.ca 🔴 Youtube : https://youtu.be/WlRifQEFTLM
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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 12min

Drugs n Stuff 276 Anadrol Explained - Strength, Size & Surprising Uses (Oxymetholone)

Scott McNally & Dave Crosland - DNS Podcast 276 0:00 Ripping Tendon From the Bone 0:30 Intro 1:30 Dave is on Vacation 3:30 Anadrol aka Oxymetholone 6:30 Half Life and Medical Uses 9:00 Nongenomic activity (not at the androgen receptor) 11:00 Real World Experience 14:30 PreContest Applications of Anadrol 15:50 Warning - Watch Your Strength 20:14 Injectable Orals LISTENER QUESION 23:40 Do Taller Guys Need More Gear? 30:00 Is India Picking Up Slack For Raw Powders? 32:15 Injectable Winstrol Suspension 37:00 Can I expend my cycle from 16 to 20 wks? Labs look good 43:00 Test & Ai vs Test & Primo? 46:15 2 Week Cycles? 50:00 21 Sustanon in 21 Days? 56:00 Test/EQ for 16 wks plus NPP for first 8 wks? 58:00 Issues with specific esters 1:01:00 What is Dave doing for vacation? 1:06:30 UK roads are tight ! 🔴 Reach out to the guys for Coaching! 💪 Dave : https://www.instagram.com/davecrosland_/ 💪 Scott McNally : mcnallydiets@gmail.com Reach out and learn more about coaching for competitors and non-competitors alike 🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps! https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding 👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products ✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINK https://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust ! ✅ 🇬🇧 STROM SPORTS UK : tinyurl.com/ydmbfa54 US : https://stromsportsus.com 🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements! http://www.supplementsource.ca ✅ ✅ Modern Aminos New Peptide and Research Chem Affiliate : https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94n ✅ ✅Code THINKBIG ✅ Parabolic Peptides Great Research Tabs and Peps https://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd ✅ ✅Code THINK ✅ ✅SomaChems https://somachems.com ✅ ✅Code THINK 🔴 Youtube : https://youtu.be/qde3mI6VC80

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