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A rebooted Iron Radio and archives of Season Two of NutritionRadio.org are here! Stay up on breaking health news, exercise science, food trends, and innovations with professors, coaches, and guest co-hosts. Updated weekly. Legitimate content you trust, from educated, experienced podcasters as passionate as you are.
Episodes
- Lifter Maladies
Iron Radio discusses a study on caffeine and paraxanthine, noting effects on performance and sleep. Hosts also cover common injuries, blood work, sleep apnea, aging-related health concerns, and training psychology in athletes.
- Managing Discipline
Iron Radio hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss how athletes can avoid burnout by understanding recovery needs, recognizing signs of under-recovery, and implementing strategies like reducing training,…
- Evaluating Health Claims
Hosts Phil Stevens, Dr. Lonnie Lowery, and Dr. Mike T. Nelson discuss the challenges of evaluating online health claims, the importance of context in nutritional research, and the limitations of non-peer-reviewed studies. They also address…
- Phil's Family Meet 2026
Iron Radio hosts recap a powerlifting meet involving Phil's family and athletes. Records were set by his 10-year-old son (national), daughter (state deadlift), lifter Cooper (state squat), Max (state bench), and Phil himself despite knee p…
- Michelle Blakely AI Fit-Pros
Fitness professional Michelle Blakely explains how AI is changing coaching, programming, and nutrition education. While AI can draft plans, human coaches are essential for accountability, community, and reviewing AI-generated content.
- AI - Peptides
Iron Radio hosts discuss popular peptides in strength sports, including Sermorelin, TB-500, and PEG-MGF. They cover purported mechanisms, injection use, limited human data, anti-doping rules, and anecdotal results, while also touching on s…
- Top 3 Reasons to Compete
Iron Radio discusses the top three reasons to compete in strength and physique sports: competition provides direction and purpose, enforces adherence to strict standards, and offers tangible achievements. Hosts also touch on courage, using…
- Artificial Intelligence, Urolithin-A & Cold Water
Iron Radio discusses AI's potential impact on coaching and content creation, its limitations in research, and concerns regarding regulation. The episode also covers urolithin A's use in sports nutrition, noting perceived recovery benefits…
- Protein Quality - The Arnold
Iron Radio hosts discuss a proposal to remove in vivo digestibility from protein labeling, arguing it favors plant proteins and could mislead consumers. They explore the implications for different populations and potential industry motives…
- Using RPE
Iron Radio hosts discuss the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) in strength training, explaining its subjective nature, common beginner misapplications, and offering calibration strategies like pairing with objective measures and tracking pr…
- Nutrition Knowledge & Diet Quality
Iron Radio hosts discuss athlete nutrition knowledge and diet quality, referencing studies on social media as an information source, food choice drivers, and specific dietary patterns in athletes. They also cover supplement use among bodyb…
- Wearable Tech Analysis Paralysis
On Iron Radio, hosts discuss a study on urolithin A and its effects on strength and inflammation in middle-aged adults, while also cautioning against training analysis paralysis caused by over-reliance on wearables and metrics. They emphas…
- Coffee Caff Polyphenols Total Reps
Iron Radio explores research on caffeine's performance benefits and mixed findings on polyphenols. Hosts also discuss flexible training volume strategies, managing fatigue, and tailoring workouts to sport demands.
- Red Meat Keto Nootropic Peptide
Iron Radio discusses new research concerning red meat and aging, potential health risks associated with the ketogenic diet, and the emerging benefits of silk peptides for cognitive function. The episode features hosts Phil Stevens, Dr. Lon…
- Caffeine Dose Affordability
Iron Radio, hosted by Phil Stevens, Lonnie Lowery, and Mike T. Nelson, explores the role of protein and caffeine in strength sports. The episode covers caffeine dosage for powerlifters, listener questions on workout nutrition, and the affo…
- Phil Meet Prep 2026
In this episode of Iron Radio, host Phil Stevens details his return to competitive powerlifting after age 49, discussing training strategies, lifting heavy weights, mental fortitude, recovery, and nutrition adjustments for older athletes.
- Dietary Guidelines Get Graded
Iron Radio hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery analyze the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. They discuss changes, controversies, and the potential impact on the general population and athletes,…
- Dietary Guidelines 2025-2030
Hosts of Iron Radio, Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Lonnie Lowery, and Dr. Mike T. Nelson, share their initial reactions to the 2025-2030 dietary guidelines. They critique the visual representation, discuss whole foods and protein, and compare th…
- Gym Characters
Iron Radio hosts discuss various "gym characters" and gym etiquette, while also addressing listener concerns about heavy metals in protein supplements and the trend of filming in gyms.
- 2025 Review & 2026 Predictions
This episode of Iron Radio reviews 2025 trends in strength sports and sports nutrition, including the rise of peptides and the focus on aesthetics. Hosts Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery also make predictions for 202…
- Special episode: Ben Mayfield-Smith Bodybuilding
On Iron Radio, Dr. Mike T. Nelson interviews Australian bodybuilder Ben Mayfield-Smith about optimizing hypertrophy, exercise selection, training strategies, and maintaining body composition while prepping for a competition.
- Muscle Supplement Threat 2026
Iron Radio hosts discuss state efforts to restrict dietary supplements, examining the potential impact on consumer access to products like creatine and caffeine, and the broader implications for research and personal responsibility.
- If We Knew Then
Iron Radio hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss sports nutrition and training, including a study on protein synthesis in young females and reflections on past training and nutrition mistakes. They sha…
- Thankful Lifters
On this Thanksgiving episode of Iron Radio, hosts Phil Stevens, Lonnie Lowery, and Mike T. Nelson express gratitude for aspects of strength sports and nutrition. They discuss the benefits and history of coffee, the importance of physical h…
- Full Circle
This episode of Iron Radio features hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discussing Whole Body Vibration Training (WBVT). They analyze a meta-analysis on WBVT and body mass reduction, covering muscle activati…
- Cultivating Effort
In this episode of Iron Radio, Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Lonnie Lowery, and Dr. Mike T. Nelson explore the concepts of effort and discipline in athletic training. The discussion covers maximizing performance, cultivating effort in youth athl…
- Hard to kill story
Iron Radio covers a story of surviving a pit bull attack using strength and mental fortitude, and discusses the dangers of lead accumulation in protein powders.
- Supplement News, Pro-lead, Label Claims & Prep at Home
Iron Radio covers dietary supplement news, trends in home cooking, and protein powder contaminants. Hosts Dr. Lonnie Lowery and Dr. Mike T. Nelson discuss supplement claims, heavy metal concerns, and practical dietary advice.
- Supplement News, Peaking Question
In this Iron Radio episode, hosts discuss supplement news like NAD boosters and NMN, and delve into peak week strategies including glycogen depletion and reloading for bodybuilding contests. They provide expert advice on diet, supplements,…
- Training Mistakes
Hosts discuss common training mistakes like overtraining and ineffective techniques, emphasizing individualized assessments, progressive overload, and adaptation. They share personal experiences and offer insights to optimize training regi…
- Supplement Mistakes
In this episode of Iron Radio, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery review supplement experiments that did not yield expected results, covering NAD boosters, Beta-Alanine, and pro-hormones, while also highlighti…
- Mail Facebook Tips
In this episode of Iron Radio, hosts Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery address maintaining training motivation through plateaus and low energy. They share tips on discipline over motivation, managing fatigue, recovery, d…
- New DRI & Diet Tech
Iron Radio discusses upcoming changes to dietary recommendations effective 2029, including the discontinuation of AMDR and a shift in focus to the general population. They also analyze a study on skin spectrometry for measuring fruit and v…
- Motivation
In this episode of Iron Radio, Coach Phil Stevens and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss baking soda for endurance, supplement impacts on performance, and motivation in athletes. They cover coaching challenges, mental health, goal setting, and the…
- Listener mail & Creatine & Protein discussion
Iron Radio hosts Phil Stevens, Mike Nelson, and Lonnie Lowery debunk myths about creatine and protein supplements, addressing listener questions and media claims. They discuss the science, share anecdotes, and emphasize combating misinform…
- Old School vs Modern Methods
Iron Radio hosts Coach Phil Stevens and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss old school versus modern methods in bodybuilding and powerlifting. They examine current fitness trends, the effectiveness of traditional techniques, and the potential downsi…
- New Dietary Guidelines & Return to Training
Iron Radio discusses the new 2025 dietary guidelines, emphasizing dietary flexibility and nutrient density. They also provide strategies for safely returning to training after a break, address fitness maintenance with aging, and highlight…
- Peptides
Iron Radio features Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discussing peptides and sports supplements. They cover Dr. Lowery's new book, the interest in peptides, and cautionary advice regarding their use, safety, and the unr…
- Dan John on Coaching; Current Fitness Standards
Iron Radio features Dan John discussing coaching wisdom and fitness standards with hosts Phil Stevens and Dr. Lonnie Lowery. They cover past and present fitness levels, coaching philosophies, and the return of the Presidential Fitness Test.
- Oral GLP-1s, Hulk_Hogan, Size & Identity
Iron Radio covers the potential FDA approval of oral semaglutide, the effects of weight stigma, and nutrition trends. The hosts also reflect on Hulk Hogan's influence and discuss identity within strength sports.
- Physique Sports Resurgence
Iron Radio discusses the resurgence of physique sports, examining the shift from strength-based training influenced by social media and the supplement industry, alongside trends in bodybuilding and hormone replacement.
- Protein Risks & Sports Aggression
Iron Radio discusses instilling healthy aggression and competitiveness in young athletes, alongside debunking myths surrounding high protein intake. The hosts also touch on coaching strategies, performance optimization, and dietary guideli…
- Protein Myths and Practical Tips for Getting Lean
Iron Radio episode featuring Dr. Lonnie Lowery and Dr. Mike T Nelson discusses protein myths, dietary protein requirements, and practical strategies for achieving leanness. The hosts explore protein quality, its impact on body composition,…
- ISSN Preview & Youth Fitness
Iron Radio hosts discuss the importance of physical education, strength coaching, and nutrition in schools, addressing the decline in physical activity since the 1970s/80s and its effects on children's health, academics, and social skills.…
- Strength Training, Nutrition Periodization, and Listener Updates
Iron Radio hosts Coach Phil Stevens and Dr. Mike Nelson discuss nutrition periodization for strength and physique goals, the balance between training specificity and variety, and address listener questions. The episode also touches on athl…
- Dietary Supplement Research, Prehab Strategies & Enhanced Games
This episode of Iron Radio covers advancements in dietary supplement research from the NIH, prehab strategies focusing on nutrition for surgical resilience, and the ongoing issues with the Enhanced Games. Hosts Phil Stevens and Dr. Lonnie…
- Sugar Diet Debate: Risks, Aging, and Performance
Iron Radio hosts Lonnie Lowery and Mike Nelson debate the "Sugar Diet," discussing its potential risks and benefits concerning diabetes, aging, and athletic performance, while also reviewing studies on sugar intake and continuous glucose m…
- Exercise in Question Enhanced Games
This episode of Iron Radio features Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike Nelson, and Lonnie Lowry discussing the Enhanced Games. They explore the concept, events, athlete motivations, and the ethical, legal, and health implications of this new approach…
- seafood, brain, social media, diet-drug rant
Iron Radio covers seafood's benefits for brain health, critiques fad diets like the sugar diet, and discusses the dangers of PEDs and social media influence in fitness. They also touch on AI's potential impact on information validity.
- Protein Intake Insights & Metabolic Flexibility Studies
This episode of Iron Radio features Dr. Mike Nelson discussing recent research on protein intake for middle-aged and older adults, including a specific study on protein turnover. It also covers a review of metabolic flexibility and its rel…