Best Musclebuilding Podcasts (2025)

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EP725 - Pretty Privilege, Standards, and The Rise of Skinny Tok 58:20

3h ago58:20

58:20

On this week's episode, Craig and I kick things off with a solid twenty minutes of pure holiday chaos and friendly rambling while we try to settle one of the most important debates of our generation. We attempt to figure out what the best Christmas movie of all time actually is. We share some nostalgia, some questionable takes, and way too many opi…

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EP725 - Pretty Privilege, Standards, and The Rise of Skinny Tok 58:20

1h ago58:20

58:20

On this week's episode, Craig and I kick things off with a solid twenty minutes of pure holiday chaos and friendly rambling while we try to settle one of the most important debates of our generation. We attempt to figure out what the best Christmas movie of all time actually is. We share some nostalgia, some questionable takes, and way too many opi…

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539 🎙️ Speaking Your TRUTH, La Sierra High PE vs Today & Training Your Own Kids 32:36

1h ago32:36

32:36

STRONG Life Podcast 539 🎙️ Speaking Your TRUTH, La Sierra High PE vs Today & Training Your Own Kids As always, a GREAT QnA episode. My favorite episodes are often the QnA style where I get to answer your questions and interests. Reply to my emails via The STRONG Life Newsletter to get your question(s) answered - Subscribe Here. =========== Recommen…

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538 🎙️ Underground Strength Con Recap 🔥 Lessons in Business, GREAT People, Leadership, Passion & Purpose 38:55

8h ago38:55

38:55

STRONG Life Podcast 538 🎙️ Underground Strength Con Recap 🔥 Lessons in Business, GREAT People, Leadership, Passion & Purpose Black Friday Sale Ending SOON! Get the details via my newsletter - Subscribe HERE ======= http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES https://GetDadStrong.com - (7 Day FREE Trial) 30 Minute Workouts for the …

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EP724 - The Unfiltered Truth About Fitness with Chris Martin 57:15

2h ago57:15

57:15

Today I sat down with Chris Martin, a trainer who has built a massive presence online by doing something rare in today's fitness space. Telling the truth. Chris holds multiple personal training certifications and has made a name for himself by calling out the nonsense that keeps people stuck. He is blunt. He is honest. And he does not sugarcoat a t…

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EP724 - The Unfiltered Truth About Fitness with Chris Martin 57:15

4d ago57:15

57:15

Today I sat down with Chris Martin, a trainer who has built a massive presence online by doing something rare in today's fitness space. Telling the truth. Chris holds multiple personal training certifications and has made a name for himself by calling out the nonsense that keeps people stuck. He is blunt. He is honest. And he does not sugarcoat a t…

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EP723 - The Myth Of Starvation Mode And What's Actually Going On 37:49

2h ago37:49

37:49

In this solo episode I unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in all of fat loss. Starvation mode. Or better stated. The myth of starvation mode. I break down what most people actually mean when they say they are "in starvation mode" and why the vast majority simply are not in a consistent calorie deficit. I also get into why honesty in tracki…

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EP723 - The Myth Of Starvation Mode And What's Actually Going On 37:49

1h ago37:49

37:49

In this solo episode I unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in all of fat loss. Starvation mode. Or better stated. The myth of starvation mode. I break down what most people actually mean when they say they are "in starvation mode" and why the vast majority simply are not in a consistent calorie deficit. I also get into why honesty in tracki…

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EP722 - Why Porn Is Destroying More Lives Than You Think 1:18:06

12d ago1:18:06

1:18:06

This one runs deep. Pornography is not the fun or flashy topic most people want to talk about, but it is one that needs to be talked about. In this episode Craig and I dive into the real dangers of porn, the darker side of the industry, and why it quietly destroys so many lives. I opened up about my personal experience and the moment years ago that…

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EP722 - Why Porn Is Destroying More Lives Than You Think 1:18:06

10d ago1:18:06

1:18:06

This one runs deep. Pornography is not the fun or flashy topic most people want to talk about, but it is one that needs to be talked about. In this episode Craig and I dive into the real dangers of porn, the darker side of the industry, and why it quietly destroys so many lives. I opened up about my personal experience and the moment years ago that…

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6 Confidence Building Lessons from Pro Wrestling 25:15

3d ago25:15

25:15

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. I used to get my lunch stolen every day. I was fat, weak, and socially awkward. Then in 1982, professional wrestling changed my life. Here are the 6 lessons I picked up from professional wrestling, and how you can use them to build unf*ckwi…

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QnA 🎙️ Best Squat Bars / Squat Variations, ACL Rehab + Training Around Injuries 23:25

12d ago23:25

23:25

STRONG Life Podcast ep 537 QnA 🎙️ Best Squat Bars / Squat Variations, ACL Rehab + Training Around Injuries STRONG Life Insider - FREE Strength Training Courses HERE - What is the best squat bar? - Why are athletes struggling with mobility and how can you fix this? - Thoughts on the front squat and how to coach it? - What to do with a Torn ACL with …

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EP721 - You Don't Accidentally Get Too Jacked and Other Truths We Forget 36:18

6h ago36:18

36:18

This was one of those solo episodes where I just hit record and let it rip. A little humor. A little education. A little ranting. A little real life. I kicked things off talking about how insanely hard it actually is to accidentally get too jacked in the gym. The amount of people who are terrified of getting bulky from a few weeks of lifting still …

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EP721 - You Don't Accidentally Get Too Jacked and Other Truths We Forget 36:18

5h ago36:18

36:18

This was one of those solo episodes where I just hit record and let it rip. A little humor. A little education. A little ranting. A little real life. I kicked things off talking about how insanely hard it actually is to accidentally get too jacked in the gym. The amount of people who are terrified of getting bulky from a few weeks of lifting still …

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536 🎙️ Coach Gags [John Gaglione] - Underground Strength Con Recap + "DO THE DAMN THING" 1:11:55

16d ago1:11:55

1:11:55

STRONG Life Podcast 536 🎙️ Coach Gags [John Gaglione] - Underground Strength Con Recap + "DO THE DAMN THING" Connect with Coach Gags at https://gaglionestrength.com Great conversation with John Gaglione, aka Coach Gags and Underground Strength Coach of the Year 2025!! We discuss: - Lessons learned from Underground Strength Con - Lessons from early …

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EP720 - Western Medicine, Holistic Health, and Talking Some Shit 55:44

18d ago55:44

55:44

In this episode I sit down with guest cohost Cass Zimmerman for a real conversation about MAHA, the healthcare system, and where the middle ground actually lives between modern western medicine and the holistic side of fitness and nutrition. We rift, we talk some shit, we laugh, and we give you a few insights along the way. This one is laid back, h…

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EP720 - Western Medicine, Holistic Health, and Talking Some Shit 55:44

17d ago55:44

55:44

In this episode I sit down with guest cohost Cass Zimmerman for a real conversation about MAHA, the healthcare system, and where the middle ground actually lives between modern western medicine and the holistic side of fitness and nutrition. We rift, we talk some shit, we laugh, and we give you a few insights along the way. This one is laid back, h…

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Matt Keeney 534 🎙️ from Trailer Park to Entrepreneurial BEAST [Faith, Family, Fitness, Business] 1:02:48

20d ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Matt Keeney - STRONG Life Podcast ep 534 🎙️ from Trailer Park to Entrepreneurial BEAST [Faith, Family, Fitness, Business] Brought to you by https://UndergroundStrengthCon.com and https://zacheven-esh.com FREE Strength Training Courses HERE - Bodyweight Bodybuilding INTRO & MAN Strength. Great for Athletes and Men. Enjoy them and put them to use. Th…

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Injuries - How to Overcome Mental AND Physical Setbacks from Injuries 23:12

12d ago23:12

23:12

STRONG Life Podcast ep 535 brought to you by https://UndergroundStrengthCon.com Injuries - How to Overcome Mental AND Physical Setbacks from Injuries In this episode I discuss how the mind can affect the body and vice versa, especially as a result from injuries. And, I also share how a struggling business is similar to an injury and the mindset you…

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EP719 - The Hidden Disordered Eating in Fitness Influencer Culture 48:33

20d ago48:33

48:33

Today Craig and I are talking about the dark side of the fitness influencer world. Orthorexia. The obsession with eating perfectly clean. The belief that discipline equals restriction and punishment. The extreme routines that get praised online while people silently struggle with guilt fear and anxiety around food. We pull back the curtain on what …

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EP719 - The Hidden Disordered Eating in Fitness Influencer Culture 48:33

20d ago48:33

48:33

Today Craig and I are talking about the dark side of the fitness influencer world. Orthorexia. The obsession with eating perfectly clean. The belief that discipline equals restriction and punishment. The extreme routines that get praised online while people silently struggle with guilt fear and anxiety around food. We pull back the curtain on what …

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5 Ways to Stay Athletic in Your 40s, 50s, & Beyond 58:19

17d ago58:19

58:19

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. What are the keys to staying athletic as you age? Can you develop charisma and social skills, or are you just born with them? How do you keep your diet dialed in when you're constantly on the road? Find out the answers to these questions, a…

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Welcome to The Brad Jensen Show 40:15

26d ago40:15

40:15

In this very first episode, I break down why I decided to rebrand from The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast to The Brad Jensen Show. I wanted a space where I could speak more raw, more real, and represent my name — and my name only. No filters. No fluff. Just honest conversations about life, health, growth, and everything in between. I share a f…

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Welcome to The Brad Jensen Show 40:15

22d ago40:15

40:15

In this very first episode, I break down why I decided to rebrand from The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast to The Brad Jensen Show. I wanted a space where I could speak more raw, more real, and represent my name — and my name only. No filters. No fluff. Just honest conversations about life, health, growth, and everything in between. I share a f…

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NLP717 - TRT Not Working, Getting Back in Shape, Cold Plunges Overrated, and Breaking Self-Limiting Beliefs + more. Q&A 59:06

30d ago59:06

59:06

In this episode, Craig and I dive into our monthly listener Q&A — covering a mix of mindset, fitness, and lifestyle topics that hit close to home for a lot of people. We covered everything from testosterone therapy and self-limiting beliefs to training styles, getting back in shape after falling off, and whether cold plunges are actually worth the …

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NLP717 - TRT Not Working, Getting Back in Shape, Cold Plunges Overrated, and Breaking Self-Limiting Beliefs + more. Q&A 59:06

28d ago59:06

59:06

In this episode, Craig and I dive into our monthly listener Q&A — covering a mix of mindset, fitness, and lifestyle topics that hit close to home for a lot of people. We covered everything from testosterone therapy and self-limiting beliefs to training styles, getting back in shape after falling off, and whether cold plunges are actually worth the …

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(Bonus) - A Deep Dive into The Next Level Experience — Everything You Need to Know 41:54

8d ago41:54

41:54

In this bonus solo episode, I take you behind the curtain of The Next Level Experience — my 4-month transformational program designed to help you level up your mind, body, and spirit. I've had countless people ask, "What's actually included inside the program?" This episode is my full walk-through — a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of each level,…

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(Bonus) - A Deep Dive into The Next Level Experience — Everything You Need to Know 41:54

28d ago41:54

41:54

In this bonus solo episode, I take you behind the curtain of The Next Level Experience — my 4-month transformational program designed to help you level up your mind, body, and spirit. I've had countless people ask, "What's actually included inside the program?" This episode is my full walk-through — a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of each level,…

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Are Your Best Days Behind You? 39:00

19d ago39:00

39:00

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. I'm back with another Q&A to help you increase your energy levels, live a life of purpose, and thrive in your 40s, 50s, and beyond... Follow me on Instagram @jayferruggia or shoot me an email at [email protected] to get your questi…

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Brian Bott 🎙️ Training Athletes, Changing Lives & Growing Your Gym the RIGHT Way 46:56

1M ago46:56

46:56

STRONG Life Podcast ep 533 Brian Bott 🎙️ Training Athletes, Changing Lives & Growing Your Gym the RIGHT Way https://UndergroundStrengthCon.com Brian Bott will be a speaker at Underground Strength Con amongst many other GREAT Coaches and GREAT Gym Owners. The UGSC has been described as a "Life Changing Experience" by many attendees! see you there! #…

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Matt Wiedemer 🎙️ Building a Kick A** Gym Business [Underground Strength Con 2025) 38:40

1M ago38:40

38:40

STRONG Life Podcast ep 532 Matt Wiedemer 🎙️ Building a Kick A** Gym Business [Underground Strength Con 2025) https://UndergroundStrengthCon.com See the Video Tour of Matt's gym, BEAT Fitness - Watch the Video HERE Connect with Matt: https://www.instagram.com/beattrainer/ See you at Underground Strength Con Use UNDERGROUND100 to save $100 https://Un…

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NLP715 - Are You Eating Too Much Protein? 48:43

1M ago48:43

48:43

In this episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, Craig and I dive into one of the most debated topics in the fitness world — protein. Is there really such a thing as too much protein? Are people in the fitness space chronically over-feeding themselves in the name of muscle gain? And more importantly, are they sacrificing other key nutrie…

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NLP715 - Are You Eating Too Much Protein? 48:43

1M ago48:43

48:43

In this episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, Craig and I dive into one of the most debated topics in the fitness world — protein. Is there really such a thing as too much protein? Are people in the fitness space chronically over-feeding themselves in the name of muscle gain? And more importantly, are they sacrificing other key nutrie…

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12 Foods That Keep Me Lean & Strong at 51 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. You don't need to overcomplicate things to get lean. You need a plan. And you need to stick to that plan. But what should your plan include? Here are 12 foods that keep me lean and strong at 51... My Top-3 protein sources. [1:00] One of the…

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NLP714 - How to Stay Present, Balanced, and On Track 45:53

1M ago45:53

45:53

In this episode of the Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, I sat down with my longtime coach and friend, Jenn Pinnell — our longest-standing coach at Next Level Nutrition. Jenn and I dove deep into a topic that's at the core of real transformation: intentionality. We talked about what it actually means to be mindful with your food, your goals, and…

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NLP714 - How to Stay Present, Balanced, and On Track 45:53

1M ago45:53

45:53

In this episode of the Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, I sat down with my longtime coach and friend, Jenn Pinnell — our longest-standing coach at Next Level Nutrition. Jenn and I dove deep into a topic that's at the core of real transformation: intentionality. We talked about what it actually means to be mindful with your food, your goals, and…

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Kenny Santucci 🎙️ Gym Business, Inspiration from the 80s & Staying TRUE to YOU & STRENGTH 1:08:10

1M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

STRONG Life Podcast ep 531 - Kenny Santucci 🎙️ Gym Business, Inspiration from the 80s & Staying TRUE to YOU & STRENGTH Connect with Kenny here: https://www.instagram.com/kennysantucci/ ======= See us at https://UndergroundStrengthCon.com - Underground Strength Con is brought to you by https://TurnKey.Coach See our great sponsors, partners, speakers…

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NLP713 - The Trap of Mediocrity: Why "Good Enough" Isn't Good Enough 1:04:34

1M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

In this episode, Brad and cohost Craig Smith dive into one of the biggest traps we see people fall into on their fitness and personal growth journey—settling for mediocrity. We unpack how clients often start out with decent but not great effort—and because they still see some results, they start to believe that "good enough" actually is good enough…

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NLP713 - The Trap of Mediocrity: Why "Good Enough" Isn't Good Enough 1:04:34

1M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

In this episode, Brad and cohost Craig Smith dive into one of the biggest traps we see people fall into on their fitness and personal growth journey—settling for mediocrity. We unpack how clients often start out with decent but not great effort—and because they still see some results, they start to believe that "good enough" actually is good enough…