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July 17, 2026Eight days out and running on fumes — but the prep is coming together. In episode 301 of The Drop... - July 8, 2026Episode 300 of The Drop Set — and I’m marking it the way it makes the most sense to me:...
- July 1, 2026Genetics set the ceiling. Your habits determine how close you get to it. In episode 299 of The Drop Set,...
- June 24, 2026This week is a full deep dive on how to actually start bodybuilding the right way, not the version influencers...
- June 17, 2026This week I’m getting personal. I had a moment this past weekend where my prep got real — a diet...
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June 11, 2026This week I’m getting into what’s actually happening to your body during prep at a hormonal and metabolic level —... - June 5, 2026This week I’m covering what happens after the show — and why the post-show period is one of the most...
- May 28, 2026This week I’m going deeper on posing — specifically what happens after you’ve got the mandatory poses dialed in. We’re...
- May 20, 2026Today we’re going to take a break from the standard format and just dive in to some Q&A on a...
- May 13, 2026This week I’m breaking down how to eat for your physique without letting your grocery bill get out of control....
- May 6, 2026This week I’m breaking down one of the most common training mistakes I see when athletes transition from a growth...
- April 28, 2026In this episode I break down how to build an actual training program from scratch — not just a collection...
- April 23, 2026I am hardly infallible (cue the sarcastic gasps of shock and horror). I know, hard to believe right? There have...
- April 15, 2026Yep you read that right – prep is underway for me yet again for 2 shows this year. Let me...
- April 8, 2026Wait, a coach that wants you to do LESS cardio? Well…maybe. Let’s talk about it, it’s complicated. Also, should you...
- April 2, 2026If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a thousand time, so one more time won’t hurt. Your peak week...
- March 25, 2026Let’s get a new streak going! It was 3 episodes ago (aka 1 year in real time – oof) that...
- March 20, 2026We’re back! A little catch-up to cover here but I dig straight in (more or less) to talk about the...
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September 6, 2025The IFBB just announced the return of the point system for Olympia Qualifications and it’s being met resoundingly positive feedback... - March 10, 2025LISTEN ON SPOTIFY | LISTEN ON APPLE Show of hands – who is sick to DEATH of seeing AI talked about...
- February 17, 2025Has competing gotten more expensive lately? If so, what can you do about it? Where are some places where you...
- January 24, 2025How bad am I at responding to text messages? Bad enough that I actually find it easier to respond to...
- January 10, 2025Well, that fit model thing sure caused a bit of a stir. In today’s episode I clean up some of...
- December 20, 2024The NPC/IFBB just announced this week a new “Fit Model” category which will be slotted ‘under’ bikini in terms of...
- December 10, 2024In episode 277, I make a TRIUMPHANT RETURN to solo episodes…for now (my interview schedule is clear – insert sad...
- December 3, 2024Lori Conley had been on my “get” list for awhile but due to scheduling and other things it wasn’t until...
- November 15, 2024I won’t lie – interviewing Julia Whitesel was on my list after watching her in the Rising Phoenix earlier this...
- November 4, 2024Before becoming an IFBB Bikini Pro, Monique Chilcutt had a previous career as a pro dancer for an NBA team...
- October 18, 2024IFBB Wellness Pro Teresa Myers has been at this bodybuilding thing for a bit – starting in 2013 in women’s...
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October 4, 2024I’ve been watching a ton of IFBB Pro bodybuilding shows lately and recording my commentary to post as videos on... - September 6, 2024Check out my newly relaunched website featuring my online courses: Bikini Blueprint, Hypertrophy University, and Macro Boot Camp: https://darinstarr.com/ Ok kids, it’s...
- August 30, 2024Bodybuilding is a funny thing. Following a craptastic showing at Tampa and then a glorious return the top 5 in...
- August 16, 2024A good home gym can be a great asset. A lousy home gym will set your potential progress back years. In...
- August 9, 2024Maintaining your diet on the road can be, to put it mildly, a pain. BUT it’s worth noting that it...
- August 2, 2024Carb cycling in bodybuilding is something that, for some reason, generates some very passionate opinions. Certainly, most dietary strategies have...
- July 26, 2024The bodybuilding industry is loaded with coaches – if you’re searching for a good one either for contest prep or...
- July 19, 2024You often hear people talk about recomping or “building muscle in a deficit”, but realistically the goal just needs to...
- July 12, 2024In the bodybuilding industry specifically and the fitness industry more generally, confusion abounds. Stuff that was “fact” decades ago we...
- July 5, 2024How much does food quality really matter when it comes to your diet in bodybuilding? There’s “healthy”, but then what...
- June 28, 2024There’s been a myth circulating for a long time that after your contest prep phase for a bodybuilding show, or...
- June 14, 2024Being in Oregon to visit family, it seemed like a great opportunity to get some fresh faces on here as...
- June 7, 2024Well, at long last here we are – 22 weeks of prep, 110 training sessions, mountains of cardio, 17 near...
- May 31, 2024Bodybuilding is a funny thing…of this 22 week contest prep phase, the first 17 weeks were pretty quiet…and since then...
- May 24, 2024Body dysmorphia, or body dysmorphic disorder, is yet another serious issue (like binge eating that we talked about last week)...
- May 17, 2024Binge eating and bodybuilding go together like PB&J, sadly. It’s often thought that you can’t have one without the other,...
- May 10, 2024Recomping is all the rage these days – dropping body fat and building muscle at the same time. Every prominent...
- May 3, 2024Ah yes, macro tracking apps. We all use something like MyFitnessPal at some point, right? Well, maybe some of us...
- April 26, 2024In episode 254 of The Drop Set, I’m going to talk about steroids – specifcally, the risks involved in taking...
- April 19, 2024Welcome to episode 253! Today, we’re diving into the whole bulk or cut dilemma in bodybuilding. The key? Knowing what...
- April 12, 2024In episode 252 of The Drop Set, I delve into the nuanced concept of stage readiness, exploring the subjective nature...
- April 5, 20240:00 – Intro 0:40 – Getting Started 3:47 – Supplements: Worth It or Waste It? 26:49 – Adapting to Sickness, Missing Gym Time 43:05...
- March 29, 2024Welcome to episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY! In the first segment, I dive deep into strategies for busting through growth...
- March 22, 2024In this episode, we dig in on the finer points of having a successful cut, whether it’s for a contest...
- March 15, 2024In episode 248 of The Drop Set, I delve into the intricate journey to becoming a professional bodybuilder in the...
- March 8, 2024(3:15) In this episode of The Drop Set podcast, I can’t help but unravel the aftermath of the Arnold Classic...
- March 1, 2024I’ve had a lot of coaches myself over the past 20 years and I’ve spent the last 15 years being...
- February 23, 2024Episode 245 marks the PERMANENT return of The Drop Set to YouTube – so if video is your thing, check...
- February 6, 2024One of the absolute most common questions I get is “when will I be ready for a show”, or “I’m...
- January 23, 2024Hey Darin, can you be rambling and borderline incoherent for 40 minutes? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. The real question: drunk or sober? ...
- January 12, 2024Autumn Cleveland has been around for a bit – with a competition history of 20+ years and a couple Olympia...
- January 5, 2024What makes for a good and productive growth season? Conversely, what makes for a bad one? How do we define...
- December 20, 2023A little random pre-Christmas catch up on some stuff, and thankfully MUCH lighter fare than last week – and then...
- December 12, 2023Rest in peace to my friend and coach Krissy Lia, you will be missed.
- December 5, 2023Lots of ground to cover today. Michelle called in with some solid questions concerning peptides and deloads (separate questions…not a...
- November 28, 2023Throwback episode! No not a ‘greatest hits’ release but just going back to the old formatting. Call me an optimist...
- November 8, 2023Future generations will look back and see Episode 236 of The Drop Set as a watershed moment for humanity. Maybe. ...
- October 24, 2023Hannah Hussein and I have one thing in common (well, we probably all do) – we both did dumb shit...
- September 26, 2023I recently had the chance to have an extended conversation with IFBB Pro women’s bodybuilder Sherry Priami. Sherry turned pro...
- September 22, 2023In episode 233 of The Drop Set I had the chance to sit down with Paige Sandgren following her narrow...
- September 15, 2023In episode 232 of The Drop Set I am super excited to have the opportunity to chat with former Olympia...
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September 5, 2023In episode 231 of The Drop Set I welcome BACK Wendy Levra, NPC NQ bodybuilder and empowerment coach who was... - August 31, 2023In episode 230 of The Drop Set I interview my own coach – IFBB Women’s Physique Pro Kristyn Lia (I...
- August 16, 2023In episode 229 of The Drop Set I catch up with returning Drop Set Champion Paige Sabedra, after having wrapped...
- August 9, 2023In episode 228 (following a 1 month hiatus) I offer a recap of the local Knoxville NPC show that was...
- June 30, 2023Today we tackle a question from my (former) client Paul asking about the mental side of bodybuilding – well not...
- June 15, 2023The podcast episode so epic it took 3 days to record. Or maybe the host was experiencing some squirrel-like ADD...
- June 9, 2023…and now for something completely different. It used to be a recurring segment here to break down recent TV shows I’ve...
- May 30, 2023First up: a warning! I kick things off today with a fairly profanity-heavy rant based on a weekend experience. For...
- May 25, 2023We’re back today with a whole mish mash of stuff ranging from gym bag contents to macro specifics and all...
- March 30, 2023Back at it with 2 episodes in 2 days! Don’t forget to call in with your question at 865-518-6569 and...
- March 29, 2023In 221 we have a guest appearance of sorts from Grace, the reigning MVP of The Drop Set – she...
- February 21, 2023Back it today with a HUGE grab bag of Q&A, coming from voicemails as well as sourced from a Facebook...
- February 14, 2023Based on a couple questions, I knew it was time for a deeper dive into the world of what “natural”...
- January 17, 2023Well if that isn’t a super sexy and attention-getting topic, I don’t know what is. Returning from a brief hiatus,...
- December 30, 2022First up and most important – THE CALL IN NUMBER IS BACK! Call 865-518-6569 and leave a message and I’ll...
- December 21, 2022Well, another Olympia weekend has come and gone so it’s time for the annual tradition of complaining about results and...
- December 13, 2022In 215 I’m mostly going over the latest installment in the Washington Post’s deep dive into the dark recesses of...
- December 9, 2022Today on The Drop Set, it’s the Festivus Edition: the airing of grievances! My favorite part, always. So I’m gonna complain...
- November 21, 2022First up: go check out the new website at FiveStarrPhysique.com ! This episode was delayed a few days while waiting...
- November 21, 2022Note: this episode is being reposted from an earlier date, as the original upload was lost in a website migration. ...
- October 27, 2022210 – “Medical Update”, Exercise Modalities So I had a little procedure done which gave me the heebie jeebies – listen...
- October 19, 2022209 – Vacation Update and Bouncing Back, Problematic Exercises Well it seems like a much bigger deal to me than it...
- October 11, 2022208 – NPC WPD/WBB Competitor Wendy Levra I had the pleasure of sitting down for a nice extended interview with national...
- October 4, 2022207 – Find Your ‘Why’, Food Regrets, Holiday Planning Today, on “Therapy with Darin”, we play some head games, because I...
- September 28, 2022206 – Stress Hygiene, Maintaining Leanness, Injury Management Today (well, yesterday and today, really) I tackle a couple questions posed by...
- September 21, 2022205 – Cardio Timing, Likes & Dislikes, Bodybuilding Psychology Time for a Q&A grab bag! In this episode I’m actually...
- September 13, 2022204 – Plant-Based Diets, Beyond Progressive Overload Today we dig in on a few listener questions (thanks Grace!) on the efficacy...
- August 30, 2022203 – Flipped Interview! Darin on the Hot Seat! For today, something a little different – when I put out...
- August 22, 2022202 – Coachability, Helping Others, Leveling Up Your Training Back from summer hiatus at long lost! Today we talk about 3 big...
- June 2, 2022201 – Garbage Coaches Revisited, Gear for Guys We’ve talked about this before but it’s time to revisited the warning signs...
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May 6, 2022200 – Place Fixing Scandal, Dead Bodybuilders We made it to episode 200! Thanks to everyone for listening and don’t... - May 2, 2022199 – Progressive Overload Revisited, Resurgence in Bodybuilding? We’re back in business! In addition to discussing the surge (or RE-surgence)...
- January 10, 2022198 – Gear 101, Women & PED’s It’s third rail time! Today we dig in on a basic primer for...
- December 22, 2021197 – Recapping NPC Nationals, Grab Bag Q&A With NPC Nationals in the rear view I recap the weekend with a...
- December 7, 2021195 – Spotting Techniques, Blow Up the NPC? First up, CALLING ALL COUPLES – if you are a couple and you...
- November 30, 2021Catching up on my post-show rebound with a food-based holiday thrown into the mix after missing last week due to...
- November 15, 2021This past Saturday I competed in Atlanta at the 2021 Lee Haney Games - in today's episode I recap the...
- November 3, 2021193 – Volumizing Meals, Caloric Floor, Prep Partners In today’s episode there’s a warning of changes coming! The Drop Set...
- October 18, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 192 Back for a solo episode today after a longer break than I expected due to...
- September 27, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 191: IFBB Pro Janeen Lankowski Janeen brings 20 plus years of experience as a competitor...
- September 17, 2021The Drop Set, Episode 190 Brian joins us today to talk about a bunch of the ‘standard’ bodybuilding topics but also...
- September 13, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 189 Today on The Drop Set…it’s just me! Sorry to disappoint – I’ve got another...
- September 10, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 188: Alexis Urso Alexis Urso is the President & CEO of Made2Macro, a custom meal...
- September 6, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 187: Kelly Lynn Nauyokas On The Drop Set today our VERY FIRST repeat guest, IFBB...
- August 31, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 186: IFBB Figure Pro Paige Sabedra Today on The Drop Set I welcome Paige Sabedra,...
- August 25, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 185 Today I welcome IFBB Pro Theresa Ivancik on to the podcast to talk about a...
- August 20, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 184 In today’s episode I’m joined by Stephanie Marie, and IFBB Pro WPD competitor turned bodybuilder...
- August 16, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 183 In this WELCOME BACK episode following an unplanned summer hiatus, I cover a lot of...
- May 7, 2021The Drop Set Episode 182 In today’s episode I interview my client Jacob Koch, offering a first-timers perspective on the world...
- April 21, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 181 0:00 – personal update from me on why I was MIA last week in spite...
- April 9, 2021Episode 180: IFBB Pro Kelly Lynn Nauyokas
- April 5, 2021The Drop Set – Episode 179 Cutting right to the chase in this one! 3:58What’s an appropriate rate to build muscle at?...
- March 29, 2021Episode 178: Q&A Grab Bag Whoa – we’re back with a vengeance! Lots of topics covered today, details and...
- March 25, 2021Episode 177 – Macros From the Ground Up In today’s “like a phoenix rising from the ashes” episode, we go over...
- December 14, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 176 FINALLY back in business after an extended hiatus! Today I briefly catch you up on my...
- August 21, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 175 2:02 – The ever-critical LAWN UPDATE! 6:17 – Let’s talk about some pandemic-related changes to show...
- August 14, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 174 0:00 – Intro with new music! 0:43 – Our album is OUT! And no I’m...
- August 7, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 173 0:34 – Welcome back to me! Hiatus is OVER 2:45 – Updates and results from...
- June 19, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 172 0:00 – Coming in right at the start with an update from Erin (MN) on...
- June 12, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 171 0:00 – Lots happening over here but you get a sample of some new music...
- June 5, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 170 0:00 – A big announcement, a rant, and more – we’re coming in hot!...
- May 15, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 169 0:00 – A big announcement, a rant, and more – we’re coming in hot!...
- May 8, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 168 0:00 – Back for more! This is the ‘randomness’ component of the episode where...
- April 22, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 167 In today’s special edition of The Drop Set, it’s straight and to the point....
- April 20, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 166 0:00 – Hey, it’s me again! A few opening words of encouragement, reality, and...
- April 3, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 165 0:00 – An opening word about the current virus situation but more importantly a discussion...
- March 27, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 164 0:00 – Intro! Studio update with a new demo – things are taking shape! 10:47...
- March 20, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 163 0:00 – Intro! Derby update! Music update! Quick Coronavirus update and then...
- March 16, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 162 0:00 – Intro! Quick music update from over the weekend 6:03 – Coronavirus update, just...
- March 13, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 161 0:00 – Intro! Surprise episode, new music, studio recap 12:37 – Time to talk about...
- February 28, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 160 0:00 – Back to it! Puppy update! 11:02 – Jesse from ND has a good question on...
- January 31, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 159
- January 24, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 158 0:00 – Intro! Music, lifting, diet, and PUPPY news 11:10 – Hyman from CA is asking about mass...
- January 17, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 157 0:00 – Intro! Short and sweet (you’re welcome!) 2:41 – Are you ready for probably the dumbest bit...
- January 10, 2020The Drop Set – Episode 156 Watch out, we’re working without a net here. NO set agenda for today’s episode,...
- December 20, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 155 0:00 – Whoa, new intro music! Since I felt like indulging in sharing a new demo,...
- December 9, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 154 0:00 – Welcome back to me! A bit of an unexpected break but back in action...
- November 22, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 153 0:00 – I kick things off today with several updates! Personal, Taz-related, band-related, and also lawn-related...
- November 15, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 152 0:00 – Friday Focus check – WHAT ARE YOU DOING? 7:28 – Annie from Seattle has...
- November 8, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 151 0:00 – Intro! There’s a new poll up at TheDropSet.com – make sure you go vote! ...
- November 4, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 150 0:00 – Time to recap the weekend that was – show results, a very creative weekend,...
- November 1, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 149 0:00 – #149 coming in hot! I make a small pitch to support my client Ben’s...
- October 28, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 148 0:00 – Welcome to the 452nd installment of our recurring segment, “Darin is a Moron” –...
- October 25, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 147 No show notes this week! I’m under the weather but managed to get through...
- October 21, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 146 0:00 – A ‘behind the scenes’ story of the stupid, daily struggles of running a business...
- October 18, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 145 0:00 – Whoa, back to 2 episodes in a week! Starting off with a gruesome,...
- October 14, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 144 0:00 – Long breaks are becoming the norm! Back today after taking last week off...
- October 4, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 143 0:00 – Finally back after a longer-than-expected hiatus due to a root canal and some travel. ...
- September 20, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 142 0:00 – Intro and welcome! 2:50 – An unplanned detour into RANT territory regarding crossovers at NPC...
- September 13, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 141 We’re back! I missed y’all on Monday and my excuse for being absent is...
- September 6, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 140 It’s dentist day on The Drop Set! I lament my upcoming torture session in the...
- August 30, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 139 For the final Friday in August we do some really, really deep digs on topics...
- August 26, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 138 0:00 – Intro, follow-up segment! 14:00 – Macros – what to count? 25:45 – Alcohol, revisited! 40:22 –...
- August 23, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 137 Today, I probably reveal more about myself than I should, including right off the bat....
- August 19, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 136 Today I spent way too long going over a yard/weekend update and dissecting music suggestions...
- August 16, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 135 Apparently I was in rare form today. I had a 20 minute pet peeve,...
- August 9, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 134 Great listener contributions today and I’m totally on a roll with my music and TV...
- August 5, 2019The Drop Set, Episode 133 In today’s episode we tackle a little business and then a little entertainment, because…well hey, it...
- July 29, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 132: Perfectionism, Average Macro Planning, Progressive Overload AGAIN Everyone’s favorite bodybuilding podcast (or at least...
- July 19, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 131: Shawn Rhoden Drama, Wellness Division, Progressive Overload 0:00 – Intro/personal update! 5:20 – IFBB update...
- July 12, 2019The Drop Set – Episode 130: Body Types & Aesthetics, Dysmorphia Revisited, Travel In today’s episode 130, we dig in...
- June 10, 2019Episode 126 will be the LAST episode for 2 weeks, as I return on Monday the 24th (fingers crossed) following...
- June 7, 2019June 7th, 2019 – today I field listener calls AGAIN (seriously, you guys are awesome) on a wide range of...
- June 3, 2019In #124 I wrap up the conversation about waist trainers with the latest poll results and tackle listener questions regarding...
- May 31, 2019Covering a lot of ground in this episode! Lots of user-driven discussion as always, and the back half of the...
- May 27, 2019Episode 122 of the Drop Set digs on with more listener inspired topics – contribute by calling in and leaving...
- April 11, 2019Back at it! Listener-driven episode today with questions about protein powders, at-home cardio, and lots more.
- March 28, 2019A couple quick hits today before I hit the road for an extended weekend trip out west! A personal update,...
- March 18, 2019Plenty of news being made last week with the federal indictment handed down by the Southern District of Florida against...
- March 4, 2019In today’s episode we’ve got a BUNCH of listener questions and topics to catch up on, including: strength vs. hypertrophy,...
- March 1, 2019Too much going on lately! Just a quick chance for me to explain my absence – bear with me!
- February 18, 2019I kick off 110 with a story from leg day (because listening to other people’s gym stories is ALWAYS amazing,...
- February 14, 2019There’s an online “coach” in the news these days for all the wrong reasons, and you won’t be at all...
- February 11, 2019I’m back! At least for now – so let’s get to it! Today I talk about my recent (as in...
- February 6, 2019A quick update on where I’ve been and will be in the near future as far as The Drop Set...
- January 22, 2019Time for something that started out as kind of a rant and ended up in more of a decontructional analysis...
- January 18, 2019Lots of great conversation starters from listeners on this Friday: how important IS protein? Does it get too much hype? ...
- January 15, 2019Today we’re talking about a couple of really good topics from listener questions – the difference between National Qualifying shows...
- January 11, 2019More Q&A today along with the results of the latest raffle at the end! Topics include: what’s better, cheat meals...
- January 7, 2019We’re tackling everything in today’s Q&A session! I kick things off with a brief personal update including some personal and...
- January 2, 2019Well, we made it! Triple digits, baby! In episode 100 I spent some time talking about what the next 100...
- December 28, 2018Allow me to slowly crawl out of my post-holiday stupor at my own pace! We’ll get back to more meaty...
- December 21, 2018And now, the continuation! In part 2 of the discussion on being your own contest prep coach I dive into...
- December 18, 2018It’s always good to save a few bucks, right? HELL NO, says the coach – but yeah, I get it. ...
- December 14, 2018All right I’m back! Miss me? Ok, I didn’t think so. Nonetheless I enjoyed my little mini-break and we’re diving...
- December 3, 2018Aaaaaand the conclusion! Thanks to all who contributed, and stay tuned as we’ll likely do this again soon so if...
- November 30, 2018Time for a big-ass Q&A with some motivated people interested in winning the current raffle AND with something to contribute! ...
- November 26, 2018When checking in with clients this is something that comes up pretty much with every single check-in every time there’s...
- November 23, 2018Happy Turkey Day and a hearty “good luck!” to all Black Friday shoppers (yuck – no thanks!) – today’s episode...
- November 19, 2018We’re running the gamut here in episode 91 with a Q&A section and then just some rapid fire topics covering...
- November 16, 2018Well, my prep wrapped up yesterday so I thought it would be a fun exercise to look back and reflect...
- November 12, 2018For episode 89, it just happens to be MY peak week so I thought it a good time to revisit...
- November 9, 2018Two fun topics for today – first up, what to make of doctors dishing out nutritional advice? And let’s keep...
- November 5, 2018Today, I talk about excuses. Some things are REASONS, and others are excuses. Last week I had some experience with...
- October 29, 2018Ever had a prep that didn’t turn out quite the way you had envisioned when you started? If your hand...
- October 26, 2018So much stuff is changing here at The Drop Set and with Five Starr Physique in general! Very excited and...
- October 22, 2018If you’re a fan of macros, you probably use MyFitnessPal – today we’re going to dive into the Premium version...
- October 19, 2018Back in the studio after last week’s “road episode” – a somewhat lengthy intro (sorry/not sorry) and then two good...
- October 12, 2018The Drop Set has gone mobile! Recorded entirely on my phone from the backyard at my parents house with a...
- October 8, 2018This episode is all about my extended interview with IFBB Figure Pro and posing coach Kimberley Helm. She shares her...
- October 5, 2018It’s finally here, a GREAT compendium of listener-provided questions that I take the opportunity to riff on for 5-15 minutes...
- October 1, 2018A discussion near and dear to all of our hearts…cheat meals! What’s best, what to avoid, and if situations might...
- September 27, 2018At last my prayers have been answered as I got a couple of GREAT questions this week that really gave...
- September 21, 2018Time to break down the 2018 Olympia in relatively quick fashion, but first a weekly recap of my week that...
- September 12, 2018Something a little different today – a peek into my life as a coach and, for those curious about whether...
- September 10, 2018Back after a mini-break last week! A quick recap on my prep and then diving in to how to make...
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September 9, 2018Why Podcasts are Awesome While they are extremely popular with a certain population, there are a LOT of people – and... - August 30, 2018Based on feedback I got just discussing this topic with people before recording this episode, I know it will NOT...
- August 25, 2018Had several additional questions from my Q&A request come in AFTER yesterday’s episode went up, so back to the well...
- August 24, 2018I put out a call for listener questions and so they run the gamut today – also a quick recap...
- August 23, 2018How much protein do you really need, and how much is too much? This comes from a great listener question...
- August 16, 2018At last, enough material for a mini Q&A segment, but it’s relevant! Also, I’m getting a *lot* of questions about...
- August 15, 2018Should men and women train differently? It’s a basic question with a pretty easy answer, so I dig a bit...
- August 11, 2018Are you bringing it on your lifts every day? No, I mean *really* bringing it? Listen to find out what...
- The Drop Set - Episode 67: Knox Classic Recap, Darin...has a Coach? How to get in to Online CoachingAugust 8, 2018I went to the Knox Classic this last weekend to take in the sights – and yeah, it’s an amateur...
- August 3, 2018Want to make food substitutions to your meal plan but are uncomfortable in your skills and abilities to do so? ...
- August 2, 2018It’s Panic City at Five Starr HQ as I’m heading out to dinner tonight with just a couple hours notice...
- August 1, 2018It’s time to talk calorie tracking & heart rate monitors! What to rely on and believe, what NOT to trust,...
- July 26, 2018Had an online coach before that really was just a perfect little shit? You aren’t alone. I talk a little...
- July 24, 2018This isn’t an episode about the technical ways in which you can have an effective cut, but instead about all...
- July 23, 2018Bodybuilding is all about the long game. Remaining as injury-free as possible in order to keep progressing. What exercises are...
- July 20, 2018So easy to overlook – but outside of the actual LIFT, what else do you do at the gym when you’re...
- July 17, 2018In this first MINI EPISODE of The Dropset (no frills, 20 minutes!) I talk about Comfort Zones: what they are...
- July 12, 2018It’s been a wild summer but I’m BACK and we have big plans for the weeks and months ahead. I...
- June 28, 2018FINALLY – enough listener input for a full-on Q&A segment, THANK YOU to all who contributed. Also: something sneaky to...
- June 21, 2018I’m baaaaaack! In this episode I steal Drea & Britney from Ravish Sands for a good half an hour to...
- June 4, 2018What are the most common “big picture” mistakes people make in the gym? My Facebook group participants had ALL KINDS...
- May 24, 2018My client Alex drop in to discuss her experience from start to finish and beyond in taking a year to...
- May 18, 2018Labdoor is a company that conducts independent testing of supplements for quality, purity, and accuracy of contents – this episode...
- May 16, 2018Episode 52 features my interview with OCB competitor and show promoter Shar LeGree, as we discuss all things related to the...
- May 11, 2018Dean is a former client of mine and we have a nice long chat about his time competing last year,...
- May 4, 2018If you’ve ever had trouble picking the right show or have literally ZERO idea how to start that process, this...
- April 23, 2018Today’s topics: Gym OCD and how it’s either A) ruining your workouts, B) holding you back, C) driving you crazy,...
- April 6, 2018This week I get into the weeds a bit on my personal experience with both ketosis and intermittent fasting. Not...
- March 23, 2018It drives me insane that social media is nothing more than a highlight reel – for many reasons, most of...
- March 15, 2018Long overdue, but finally a guest appearance from someone and your chance to hear a voice other than mine! Main...
- March 8, 2018Stepping things up a bit this week! Production values through the roof! Extra-long episode! Feedback welcome as always – this...
- February 28, 2018We all hit a funk from time to time – as I recorded this episode today, I happen to be...
- February 27, 2018After missing last week, I’m back with a new poll question and a rundown of my crazy weekend before diving...
- February 15, 2018C’mon, get up, get down with the sickness! Oh wait, no – let’s not. Today I talk about what to...
- February 8, 2018Ever wanted to be a bit more like the Ultimate Warrior but didn’t know where to start? Occlusion bands might...
- February 1, 2018Hallelujah, we’re BACK IN STEREO! In this episode I talk DOMS (muscle soreness), SARM’s (why/why not and who should/shouldn’t) and...
- January 25, 2018Often times when a client finally picks a show they’re overcome with a moment of panic when they start thinking...
- January 18, 2018Arthur Jones was the founder of Nautilus and had some pretty groundbreaking ideas on high intensity training (lifting – not...
- January 11, 2018In the second episode of 2018 I break new ground and talk a bit about myself! Specifically, my own personal...
- January 4, 2018Happy 2018! Today we’re going over how to design a split, or workout rotation. Common mistakes, things to avoid, and...
- December 27, 2017In this SHORT episode, I do less of a “here’s what happened all year” recap and more of a “here’s...
- December 20, 2017We’ve talked about macros here before, but it’s a hot topic and worth revisiting! In this episode I discuss the...
- December 13, 2017I get a lot of inquiries from people who are interested in a training program but NOT necessarily contest prep...
- December 6, 2017Time to get super nerdy as I breakdown unit costs on common protein sources to decide finally what IS cheapest...
- December 1, 2017Episode 31, and finally it’s time to discuss – DRUGS. These play a *huge* part in bodybuilding, whether you take...
- November 22, 2017Episode 30 is here! No live broadcast, just audio and video available on YouTube also. Today, I recap NPC Nationals...
- November 15, 2017In this episode I talk about the what, when, how, and why of protein intake, also going over various sources...
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November 8, 2017In this episode of the Drop Set I talk about what is on EVERYONE’S mind this time of year –... - November 1, 2017In this episode of the Drop Set I talk about the financial side of bodybuilding – how you CAN and...
- October 25, 2017The scale *is* a valuable tool for tracking your progress – IF you use it correctly. Listen to learn how. ...
- October 18, 2017Let’s be clear: bodybuilding can be really quite basic. OR, it can be SUPER complicated. In this episode of The...
- October 12, 2017Just how important is your meal timing in the grand scheme of things? You’ve got some experience with flexible dieting, but...
- October 4, 2017Trouble staying motivated? The problem may be with your overall approach and spending some time on your “why” might resolve...
- September 27, 2017This week’s topics: what is the best time to train and the best time to hit your cardio? Why should...
- September 20, 2017One of my favorite topics with some great feedback from live viewers as well – what to do when your...
- September 13, 2017When does embracing the “hardcore” mentality become a liability? Is your relentless pursuit of being awesome holding you back? Also,...
- September 6, 2017Everybody loves a good cheat meal, RIGHT???? In this episode I talk about why they AREN’T needed, but why you...
- August 30, 2017What are the pros and cons of working out in a home gym? Take it from someone who has done...
- August 23, 2017Gotta lift big to get big, right bro? Not so fast buddy – in this episode I break down the...
- August 17, 2017Chest: every guy overtrains it, so why isn’t every guy busting out of their shirt? Because they are doing it...
- August 6, 2017After my excursion to the Knox Classic yesterday, I have a *lot* of thoughts on some weird posing I saw...
- July 28, 2017So yeah, I took a little time off to sell/buy a house and move, but I’M BACK! A quickie for this...
- April 7, 2017There’s no sense in getting fancy with partial range of motion until you really understand what FULL range of motion...
- March 30, 2017Glute training tips for women AND men – because we all could use a little help! Also, logging your workouts...
- March 24, 2017Prep is long and hard, whether for a show or some other goal – finding and developing your strategy for...
- March 9, 2017Every bodybuilder has to meal prep, but how do you make it easier and more efficient (discussion starts at 6:00...
- March 3, 2017How do you assess your progress? Should you rely more/less on numbers, or is there more to it than just...
- February 23, 2017I’m back! After an unplanned hiatus I figured I might as well come back with a vengeance – this episode...
- January 13, 2017Coaches come in all shapes and sizes and with a wide range of strengths and weaknesses. I outline what I...
- January 2, 2017Some advice for the New Year’s crowds, my take on 2 very different approaches for off-season growth, and also a...
- December 23, 2016More Q&A, a total softball thrown my way in “bodybuilding myths”, a discussion on how to be more efficient in...
- December 16, 2016In episode 4 we do a little more Q&A, take a different spin on bodybuilding myths, discuss sleep quality and...
- December 9, 2016In Episode 3 of The Drop Set, I introduce two recurring segments – listener Q&A as well as a personal...
- December 6, 2016In today’s episode of The Drop Set I offer an introductory course in macronutrient tracking: what are they, why do...
- December 1, 2016In the first episode of the brand new Five Starr Physique Podcast, I give a brief introduction of myself and...
