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288 – Back in Prep + Your Feed Is Making You Worse

288 – Back in Prep + Your Feed Is Making You Worse

by darinstarr | Apr 15, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Yep you read that right – prep is underway for me yet again for 2 shows this year.  Let me bring you up to speed on what I’m doing, how I’m doing it, and…who I’m doing it with? Also, clickbait.  Ragebait?   Just plain stupid content? ...
287 – Stop Adding Cardio + The Self-Coaching Trap

287 – Stop Adding Cardio + The Self-Coaching Trap

by darinstarr | Apr 8, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Wait, a coach that wants you to do LESS cardio?  Well…maybe.  Let’s talk about it, it’s complicated.  Also, should you hire a coach or can you just DIY this thing?  The pros and cons of it all and plenty more, hop in and let’s take a ride! Call...
286 – Peak Week Lies, The Plateau Excuse

286 – Peak Week Lies, The Plateau Excuse

by darinstarr | Apr 2, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set

If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a thousand time, so one more time won’t hurt.  Your peak week should be the easiest week of your prep.  Let’s fix this once and for all. And what level of blame do your genetics deserve for when you plateau or...
285 – AI in Bodybuilding Revisited, Signs You’re Not Ready

285 – AI in Bodybuilding Revisited, Signs You’re Not Ready

by darinstarr | Mar 25, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Let’s get a new streak going!  It was 3 episodes ago (aka 1 year in real time – oof) that I first talked about AI in bodybuilding so let’s hit it again with some crazy discoveries.  After that I dig into the top 5 signs that you’re not yet...
284 – Sam Sulek at the Arnold, Body Image & Social Media

284 – Sam Sulek at the Arnold, Body Image & Social Media

by darinstarr | Mar 20, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set

We’re back!  A little catch-up to cover here but I dig straight in (more or less) to talk about the Arnold Classic and specific whether or not Sam Sulek made a big mistake in choosing this show. After that, it’s worth talking about body image as it relates...
283 – Why the New Olympia Point System Sucks

283 – Why the New Olympia Point System Sucks

by darinstarr | Sep 6, 2025 | Podcast - The Drop Set

The IFBB just announced the return of the point system for Olympia Qualifications and it’s being met resoundingly positive feedback – except from me.  I think it’s a horrible idea for many reasons, which I’ll get into here.  Many say things...
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