Think BIG Bodybuilding
Podcast by Think BIG Bodybuilding Media, focusing on bodybuilding topics, training tips, nutrition advice, and interviews with athletes and experts in the fitness industry.
Episodes
It's Just Bodybuilding 406
Hadi Choopan is preparing for the 2027 Arnold Classic with Milos Sarcev. Could this partnership bring his best look yet? Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally discuss how Hadi could stack up against Nick Walker, Andrew Jacked and Samson Dauda in a potential showdown between four former Arnold Classic champions.
After missing the Olympia, Hadi is the matchup we didn’t get to see. We discus
Drugs n Stuff 330 YK-11: Is It Actually Worth Using? + Steroid Q&A
YK-11 in bodybuilding: what does the science actually show, and how much is hype? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the myostatin inhibitor claims, injectable YK-11 concerns, its chemical structure, and questions about dosing, cycle length, and testosterone suppression on Drugs ’n’ Stuff.
Plus, injectable DHT (stanolone), Proviron, and listener questions on low blood pressure, estrogen
Blood Sweat & Gear 364 Clenbuterol Pros & Cons + Rapid-Fire Steroid Q&A
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Clenbuterol for fat loss: how long does a dose stay effective, should you stop it on a refeed, and what are the pros and cons? Coaches Andrew Berry and Scott McNally share their experience in a rapid-fire listener Q&A on Blood Sweat & Gear, starting with clenbuterol, albuterol, and yohimbine.
Plus, steroids and PEDs,
It's Just Bodybuilding 405 Is Insulin Overrated? How Much Did Ron & Dusty Actually Use?
Is insulin overrated for building muscle? Ron Partlow and Dusty Hanshaw share their experiences with insulin in bodybuilding, how little they relied on it, and their thoughts on using it for contest peaking. Scott McNally joins the conversation on this episode of It’s Just Bodybuilding.
Plus, did Generation Iron paint Phil Heath as the villain? We discuss Phil’s recent comments and how the film
Drugs n Stuff 329 Injectable DHT (Stanolone): Worth the Hype? + Steroid QA
Injectable DHT, also known as stanolone, is getting plenty of attention in bodybuilding. But what are the benefits, what are the drawbacks, and how much of the excitement is hype? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally discuss it on Drugs ’n’ Stuff, including Vigorous Steve’s early use, Paul Barnett’s experience and dosing, and potential concerns with using stanolone during a cruise.
Then it’s listener
Our Olympia Predictions Aged TERRIBLY 😂 It's Just Bodybuilding/Blood Sweat & Gear
Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally team up for an It’s Just Bodybuilding × Blood Sweat & Gear crossover, looking back at the 2026 Mr. Olympia and the predictions we got wrong. We debate Nick Walker vs. Derek Lunsford, Samson Dauda’s finals performance, the judging, and who deserved to place higher.
Plus, Andrew Jacked’s next step, Martin Fitzwater, Hadi Choopan, Keone Pea
Drugs n Stuff 328 Does GH Timing Actually Matter? + Fake Steroid Update
Dave Crosland and Scott McNally return to the fake steroid product from a well-known source. They also discuss a recent steroid bust and how making gear from inexpensive raw powders can turn into a business with serious consequences.
Then it’s listener questions, including one that cuts through the noise around growth hormone timing. Influencers can make taking GH at a specific time of day sound
Blood Sweat & Gear 363 Oral Steroids at the Start or End? + Minimum Gear On A Cut
Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally answer listener questions about starting versus finishing a cycle with oral steroids, using gear during a recomp, and taking orals only on training days. They also discuss minimum dosing to preserve muscle when cutting to 10% body fat, concerns about nandrolone and neurotoxicity, and how a wrestler’s weight class changes the conversation about gaining musc
It's Just Bodybuilding 403 Our Mr. Olympia Top 5 + The Biggest Sleeper
Who will finish in the top five at the 2026 Mr. Olympia?
Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally break down the Olympia lineup and the five bodybuilders they believe are in the mix: Samson Dauda, Derek Lunsford, Andrew Jacked, Nick Walker and Martin Fitzwater. They discuss Samson’s latest improvements, why Derek remains dangerous, Martin’s sleeper potential, Andrew’s training change and wh
Drugs n Stuff 327 We Lab Tested This Steroid. It Was FAKE + PED QA
Fake steroids are on the market, and this time we have independent lab testing showing what was actually in the product.
In this episode of Drugs n Stuff, Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the test results, the company's response when confronted with them, the limitations of testing an opened vial, and what this raises about quality control in the underground steroid market.
Then we a
Muscle Minds 191 Does L-Carnitine Really Upregulate Androgen Receptors? | Study Breakdown
Does L-carnitine actually increase androgen receptor content—or has social media exaggerated what the research shows?
In this episode of Muscle Minds, Scott Stevenson presents a detailed breakdown of the Kraemer L-carnitine study behind this popular bodybuilding claim. Scott Stevenson and Scott McNally examine what the researchers actually measured, how the study was designed, what the results
Blood Sweat & Gear 362
Is the post-diet rebound really where bodybuilders make some of their best gains, or did the growth actually happen during prep and only become visible once calories come back up and the physique fills out?
Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally kick off Blood Sweat & Gear with a deep dive into the “magic” of the rebound. The guys break down what actually happens after a hard diet, how they a
It's Just Bodybuilding 402 Samson Shows His Hand + The 10 Best Bro Vacations
Samson Dauda makes a surprising move just weeks before the Mr. Olympia, jumping into the Europa Pro in Germany and giving everyone an early look at his Olympia condition. Scott McNally, Ron Partlow and Dusty Hanshaw break down Samson’s chances of winning the Olympia, where Derek Lunsford fits into the picture, and whether Derek’s legs could hold him back.
Plus, Sasan Heirati’s latest physique, M
Drugs n Stuff 326 600mg Oral Steroids EVERY DAY?! + Steroid QA
Scott McNally and Dave Crosland are back with a slightly different start to Drugs n Stuff. Before getting into the usual steroid talk, Scott surprises Dave with a gift he definitely wasn’t expecting.
Then it’s into Steroids in the News with a recent steroid bust that affected a lot of people in the community, including a breakdown of the compounds involved. From there, Scott and Dave get into
Drugs n Stuff 325 The Craziest Things He Did To Bulk + Steroid QA
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done to bulk? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally look back at the extremes bodybuilders will go to in the pursuit of size — and how distorted your perception of your own body can become along the way.
Then we get into your questions on a 15-year-old using Test, Tren and Mast, whether peptides are getting out of hand, post-cycle sexual performance, choosing a se
Blood Sweat & Gear 360 Insulin While Dieting & Would BioIdentical Hormones Only Limit Gains?
Can insulin have a place in a fat loss diet? Scott McNally, Skip Hill and Andrew Berry talk about insulin use while dieting, whether bioidentical hormones can limit bodybuilding progress, PED use in natural shows, Anavar vs. Anadrol pre-workout, cardio vs. daily step count, knowing when body fat is too high, and the coaches who influenced them most.
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It's Just Anabolic Bodybuilding 401 Big Paul Barnett on Training After 40 + Celebrities on Steroids?
Big Paul Barnett from Anabolic Bodybuilding joins Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally for a special crossover episode of It’s Just Bodybuilding. The guys talk training after 40, celebrities on steroids and Natty or Not, Regan Grimes heading to the Olympia, GLP-1s, insulin resistance, bodybuilding as you get older, gym stories and more.
0:00 That Time You Were a Jerk in the Gym
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Drugs n Stuff 324 Eli Lilly’s NEW Strategy to Shut Down Peptide Sites + Steroid Q&A
Eli Lilly is escalating its fight against companies selling unapproved retatrutide — and this time, the lawsuits could have implications far beyond GLP-1s. Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down what makes these lawsuits different and what they could mean for research chemical and peptide companies serving the bodybuilding world.
Then we get into your questions on Dianabol and estrogen tes
Blood Sweat & Gear 359 Bleu Taylor Under Fire After Multiple Client Deaths | When Health Has to Come First
Two athletes who worked with bodybuilding coach Bleu Taylor have passed away, raising difficult questions about coaching responsibility, athlete health and knowing when a situation is beyond a coach’s role. Dr. Ashley speaks publicly about the loss of her husband and her concerns about his coaching, and Scott, Skip Hill and Andrew Berry break down her message and discuss what responsible coaching
It's Just Bodybuilding 400 Did Regan Get Screwed? + 5 Rules for Surviving Contest Prep
Did Regan Grimes get screwed at the 2026 Texas Pro? We break down his close battle with Patrick Moore, plus John Jewett, Andrew Jacked and Nick Walker’s Olympia prep.
Then, 5 rules for surviving contest prep without ruining the rest of your life — staying focused without letting bodybuilding, food and optimization take over everything.
0:00 2026 Texas Pro Breakdown
1:30 Did Regan Grimes G
Muscle Minds 190 How Insulin REALLY Works in Bodybuilding | Deep Dive
Scott Stevenson delivers one of the deepest explanations of insulin use in bodybuilding we've ever done on Muscle Minds. Using a full presentation, Scott breaks down what actually happens when you combine your body's natural insulin response with exogenous insulin — and why the usual "insulin builds muscle vs. insulin makes you fat" discussion misses so much of the story.
We cover insulin tim
Drugs n Stuff 323 “Testosterone-Induced Mania”?! + Best “Dry” Steroids for Strength
Paradigm Peptides owner is headed to prison — and one customer testified that he suffers from “testosterone-induced mania.” Dave Crosland and Scott McNally react to the news story before getting into your questions on TRT Plus, strength compounds, SHBG, high-dose testosterone, Tren, DHB, first cycles and more.
0:00 “Testosterone-Induced Mania”?!
1:00 Dave Is in France
1:45 Paradigm Peptides
Blood Sweat & Gear 358 Can You Train 7 Days a Week and Still Grow?
Can you train 7 days a week and still maximize muscle growth? Scott McNally, Skip Hill and Andrew Berry break down training frequency, recovery, volume and how age changes what you can get away with. Plus, we cover Anadrol, Tren muscle pain, Proviron dosing, building muscle in your 40s, extreme training volume and what happens when bodybuilding starts taking over your life.
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It's Just Bodybuilding 399 James Hollingshead WINS Atlanta + Guess the Bodybuilder Quote!
James Hollingshead wins the Atlanta Pro — and he looked incredible. Dusty Hanshaw was there in person and brought back some great footage, so we break down James’ win along with Regan Grimes, Patrick Moore, Joe Palacious and the rest of the Atlanta lineup.
Then we switch gears for one of our funniest games yet: Scott reads famous bodybuilding quotes while Ron and Dusty try to guess who said the
How Kuba Cielen Builds a Steroid Cycle
IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen joins us to break down why not all steroids are created equal—and why the best cycle depends on how YOU respond. Kuba explains how he chooses compounds for himself and his clients, why high testosterone is his foundation, Masteron vs Primobolan, titrating testosterone, and whether the same cycle can work in both the offseason and contest prep.
0:00 Same Steroid Cycle for Of
Blood Sweat & Gear 357 TRT vs TRT Plus: When Does More Actually Make Sense?
Should you ever cruise on more than TRT between steroid cycles? In this episode of Blood Sweat & Gear, Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down when a higher cruise dose might make sense, who it doesn't make sense for, and the long-term tradeoffs every enhanced lifter should understand. Along the way, they discuss James Hollingshead's Tampa Pro performance, SHBG, recovering from back
It's Just Bodybuilding 398 Nick Walker SHOCKS Tampa + 10 Biggest Lies Bodybuilders Tell
Nick Walker made a statement at the 2026 IFBB Tampa Pro, and we're breaking down exactly why he dominated the lineup, what it means for the Atlanta Pro this weekend, and how it changes the Olympia picture. Then things get a lot more entertaining as we reveal our Top 10 Lies Bodybuilders Tell, one by one, and see if Ron, Dusty, and Scott agree on every pick.
0:00 Nick Walker Dominates Tampa Pro
Drugs n Stuff 322 New Study: Are Tren Users Less Healthy Than Other Steroid Users? + Tren & Deca Together
Dave Crosland and Scott McNally are back to answer your bodybuilding and PED questions! We break down a new study comparing trenbolone users to steroid users who don't use tren and discuss what it may tell us about the long-term health risks of running tren, including the idea of using it year-round. Then we answer your questions on combining tren and Deca, DHB vs tren, TRT, Dianabol, chest traini
Muscle Minds 188 The Best Workout Split for Busy Lifters + Do Steroids Burn Fat?
Can you build muscle without living in the gym? In this episode of Muscle Minds, Scott Stevenson and Scott McNally answer a listener's question about creating the most effective training split for a busy truck driver with limited time to train. Then they tackle one of the biggest myths in bodybuilding: how much fat loss actually comes from testosterone and anabolic steroids. Along the way, they di
It's Just Bodybuilding 397 How Did James Hollingshead Lose This Show?
Can James Hollingshead Still Make the Olympia? We break down the controversial results from the 2026 Huanji China Pro, where many fans (including us) felt James Hollingshead deserved the win over Behrouz Tabani. We compare the poses shot-by-shot, discuss what the result means for Olympia qualification, preview the Tampa Pro with Nick Walker, Ron Partlow's Vancouver Pro client victory, talk coachin
Drugs n Stuff 321 Calling Out Dave Palumbo - Year Round Tren?
Dave Crosland and Scott McNally are back to answer your bodybuilding and PED questions! This week, two listener questions have us breaking down advice from Dave Palumbo. Do we agree with his recommended off-season cycle? What about his thoughts on using trenbolone year-round? We explain where we disagree, where we think his recommendations come from, and why context is everything when it comes to
Blood Sweat & Gear 356 Poverty Prep: Coaches Build a Winning Contest Cycle on a Budget
Poverty Prep: If you could only use testosterone plus ONE additional anabolic added just two weeks before the show, how would you get stage ready?
Coaches Skip Hill, Scott McNally, and guest coach Nelson Jones break down exactly how they'd approach this challenge, discussing compound selection, timing, and contest strategy. Plus, they answer listener questions on GH quality, first cycles beyond
It's Just Bodybuilding 396 Is This Nick Walker's BEST Ever? + 10 Things Only Bodybuilders Understand
Nick Walker's latest physique update has everyone talking ahead of the Tampa Pro. We break down his rivalry with Jo Palacios, discuss Patrick Moore's confidence going into the show, and then hit the whiteboard for 10 Things Only Bodybuilders Understand before some topics on training, nutrition, coaching, PEDs, and much more.
00:00 Are You on Steroids?
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Drugs n Stuff 320 Why Steroid Cycles Stop Working (And How to Keep Growing) + PED QA
Why do steroids stop producing the same gains over time? In this episode of Drugs N Stuff, Scott McNally and Dave Crosland explain why simply running more drugs for longer eventually leads to diminishing returns—and how experienced bodybuilders structure long growth phases to keep making progress. Plus, we answer your questions on testosterone isocaproate, DHB, Dutasteride, Retatrutide, NAD+, P-21
Blood Sweat & Gear 355 The Biggest Mistake Bodybuilders Make With Their Coach
Every bodybuilding coach has experienced it—clients leaving out important details, changing the plan, or saying they're following instructions when they aren't. Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally explain why it happens, how experienced coaches recognize it, and why honesty leads to better progress. We also answer questions on Selank, contest-day anxiety, gallbladder issues, Trenbol
It's Just Bodybuilding 395 Bodybuilding After 40: What Actually Changes (+ Top 5 Movie Physiques)
Bodybuilding after 40 doesn't have to mean smaller, weaker, or slower. Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally discuss how training, recovery, and nutrition evolve with age before ranking the greatest movie physiques ever put on screen—from Rambo to Reacher and beyond.
00:00 The Rambo Physique Debate (First Blood vs Part II)
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03:40 Alex Hormozi's "No Snooz
Drugs n Stuff 319 Anadrol vs Winstrol in a Cut + Rapid Fire Steroid QA
Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the real differences between Anadrol and Winstrol during a contest cut before answering rapid-fire questions on TRT, Tren, HGH, SHBG, estrogen management, Nandrolone for joint pain, cycle design, bloodwork, CGMs for bodybuilding, and much more.
0:00 Anadrol vs Winstrol (Preview)
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5:00 Anadrol vs Winstrol in a Contest Cut
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Blood Sweat & Gear 354 3 Easy-to-Manage Steroid Cycles | Coaches Explain Why They Work
Looking for a simple, effective PED approach without unnecessary complexity? Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally break down three of the easiest anabolic cycles to manage, why they chose them, and why Primobolan didn't make the cut for us. Plus, they answer listener questions on TRT backloading, training around knee pain, breaking through plateaus, cycling strategies, reverse dieting
It's Just Bodybuilding 394 James Hollingshead's BEST Look Ever? & Top 10 Jobs for Bodybuilders
Jordan Hutchinson takes the win at the Portugal Pro, but did James Hollingshead bring the best physique of his career? We break down the top two, talk Olympia implications, answer training questions, and wrap things up with a fun countdown of the 10 best jobs for bodybuilders.
It's Just Bodybuilding 394 Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally
00:00 James Hollingshead's Best Look Ever?
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Drugs n Stuff 318 Why Doesn't Anyone Use Testosterone Isocaproate?
On this episode of DNS, Dave Crosland and Scott McNally answer listener questions covering Testosterone Isocaproate, injection frequency, cycle design, HGH, peptides, heart health, Clenbuterol, TRT, and much more.
0:00 Dave is a Ray of F’ing Sunshine
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2:00 Scott’s frustration talking about the PED market
7:00 More Horn Talk
17:00 Heart Health Tes
Blood Sweat & Gear 353 Every Steroid Ranked: S Tier to F Tier | Coaches Decide ⭐
FOR EDUCATION ONLY : From testosterone to trenbolone and everything in between, coaches Andrew Berry and Scott McNally rank the most well-known anabolic steroids from S Tier to F Tier based on their experience, discussing their characteristics, limitations, side effects, and role in bodybuilding. This educational conversation is intended to compare compounds—not to encourage their use—and is desig
Muscle Minds 189 Putting It All Together for Peak Week | Training, Carb Loading & Water Manipulation
Peak week isn't about one trick—it's about getting every piece to work together. Scott Stevenson joins Scott McNally for an in-depth discussion on training, carb loading, water manipulation, and the physiology behind bringing your best physique to the stage. If you're a competitive bodybuilder or coach, this episode is packed with practical contest prep insights you can apply immediately.
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It's Just Bodybuilding 393 Can Ranya Temizkan Become the Next Big Star in Women's Bodybuilding?
In Episode 393 of It's Just Bodybuilding, Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally sit down with new IFBB Pro and Mutant athlete Ranya Temizkan. They discuss her journey to the pro stage, training with her husband and coach, contest prep, the future of women's bodybuilding, and the mindset that's driven her rapid rise in the sport.
00:00 — Meet Ranya Temizkan | IFBB Women's Bodybuilding Ri
Drugs n Stuff 317 New Information on the HGH Crackdown + PED Q&A
This week on Drugs N Stuff, Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the FDA's latest guidance and what it could mean for underground HGH entering the United States. We also discuss the testosterone shortage, poor lab testing, muscle memory research, fertility, cycle design, Equipoise, TRT protocols, and answer a wide range of your PED questions.
Whether you're interested in performance enhancem
Blood Sweat & Gear 352 What it REALLY took to win Classic Physique Overall at Jr. Nationals
On this episode of Blood Sweat & Gear, Scott McNally and Andrew Berry break down exactly what it took to coach a Classic Physique athlete to the Overall title and an IFBB Pro Card at Jr. Nationals. From a three-year transformation to making weight, water loading, carb loading, and peak week strategy, this is an inside look at high-level contest prep. Plus, they answer listener questions on diureti
It's Just Bodybuilding 392 Has Bodybuilding Devalued the Pro Card?
In this episode of It's Just Bodybuilding, Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally and Special Guest Turner Riddle tackle a controversial question: Is bodybuilding losing its prestige? We discuss the explosion of NPC and IFBB Pro cards, whether becoming a pro bodybuilder means the same thing it once did, and how these changes may be affecting the future of competitive bodybuilding. Along the way
Progressive Overload Is More Than Adding Weight : Kuba Cielen
IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen joins Scott McNally to break down what progressive overload really means for muscle growth. Most lifters think it's just adding weight to the bar, but Kuba explains the deeper principles that continue driving progress long after the beginner stage.
If you're serious about bodybuilding, hypertrophy, and maximizing every set, this episode will change the way you think about t
Blood Sweat & Gear 351 Old School Carb Cycling Still Works + Halotestin v Superdrol Precontest?
Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally answer listener questions on contest prep, fat loss, thyroid use, GH shortages, first cycles, carb cycling, and the old-school strategies that still work today.
Plus, a discussion on GH availability, Halotestin and Superdrol before contests, overreaching during prep, and whether some classic bodybuilding methods deserve a comeback.
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It's Just Bodybuilding 391 Derek Lunsford Can't Escape The Phil Heath Effect
Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally discuss Hadi Choopan's response to Derek Lunsford, the Phil Heath era, judging, posing, contest prep, training, peptide "experts" and an Overrated or Underrated showdown on some of bodybuilding's best topics.
0:00 Intro
2:20 Featured On Nick's Strength & Power
3:45 Hadi Choopan Responds To Derek Lunsford
5:30 Is Derek Wrong To Say He's The Best?
Drugs n Stuff 316 New Information On China's Steroid Supply Disruption + PED QA
The underground steroid market is changing fast. We break down new developments in China API production, Operation Pangea, law enforcement focus on online sales, and what it could mean for PED users moving forward.
Plus, we answer your listener questions on estrogen management, Anavar use, TRT+, growth hormone dosing, Masteron, AFIB, stubborn fat loss, and much more. Hosted by Dave Crosland and Sc
Blood Sweat & Gear 350 Shortest Effective Steroid Cycle?
Short steroid cycles, contest prep decisions, max testosterone dosing, training, recovery and real-world bodybuilding coaching.
Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally answer listener questions on cycle length, muscle growth, shift work, fat loss, training performance and the practical decisions that shape better physiques.
0:00 4-Week Cycle Results (Preview)
0:30 Support Our Spon
It's Just Bodybuilding 390 The Real Derek Lunsford | Mr. Olympia Opens Up
2-Time Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford joins It's Just Bodybuilding to discuss winning the Olympia, handling criticism, working with Chris Aceto, peaking stratagies, training intensity, and the mindset required to stay at the top of bodybuilding.
Derek opens up about life after becoming Mr. Olympia, dealing with haters, his rivalry with Hadi Choopan, Samson Dauda and Andrew Jacked, and what it takes t
Drugs n Stuff 315 Low Dose Tren for Summer Recomp? + Massive Steroid Q&A
In this episode of Drugs N Stuff, we answer your steroid and PED questions covering TRT, Tren, Deca, NPP, gyno prevention, contest prep cycles, growth hormone, and more.
We also discuss cycle design, nandrolone, androgen receptor sensitivity, and the practical decisions lifters face when planning their next phase.
Plus, Dave shares another chapter of Dave the Fugitive and we answer a wide range
Blood Sweat & Gear 349 Maximize Your Cycles Between TRT Bloodwork | The New Anabolic Window
Setting up your year of PEDs and how to get the most out of your cycles between TRT Labs and not irritating your doctor 😂😅. Skip's NFL drug testing experience, Water retention from Cyp vs Test E, Physique critique and more. Coaches Skip Hill and Scott McNally | Blood Sweat & Gear 349
0:00 TRT Bloodwork & Cycle Planning
1:00 PED Planning for Non-Competitive Lifters
5:30 Maximizing Cycles Betwe
Muscle Minds 187 Myo-Reps vs Straight Sets: Same Gains, Less Time?
Today on Muscle Minds, Josh Bradshaw (Lead Author) and and Author Christopher Barakat (Author) of "Similar Strength and Hypertrophic Adaptations in Less Time? Myo-Reps vs. Traditional Straight-Sets in Resistance-Trained Men" joins Scott Stevenson & Scott McNally
0:00 100 lb strength gain in the study? (Teaser clip)
0:45 Explaining the study
6:45 Welcome Josh Bradshaw and Chris Barak
It's Just Bodybuilding 389 Your Random Questions, Our Unfiltered Answers
Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally discuss bodybuilding obsession, recovery, Retatrutide, contest prep mistakes, judging feedback, old-school supplements, Clenbuterol vs Ephedrine, digestive issues and much more.
The guys share hard-earned lessons from decades in bodybuilding while answering listener questions on training, mindset, nutrition and competing.
0:00 Replacing Ron With a
Drugs N Stuff 314 Anabolic Steroids for Strength: Breaking Down Mitch Hooper's Cycle
How Long Are Steroid Cycles in 2026? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down modern bodybuilding cycles, strength-focused PED protocols, PCT strategies, TRT, fertility, and the latest compounds being discussed in the industry.
We also react to Mitch Hooper's revealed cycle, discuss oral steroids for strength, and answer listener questions. Plus, stay for Dave the Fugitive Pt 3!
0:00 Steroid
Blood Sweat & Gear 348 Why Underground HGH Is Suddenly Disappearing in 2026
Blood Sweat & Gear with Coaches Skip Hill Scott McNally breaks down the destabilization of the underground Growth Hormone market, possible China and US customs crackdowns, and what it means for bodybuilding in 2026.
We also cover GH dosing, recovery, sodium and electrolyte balance, training age, cycle support, NAD+ experiences and real-world bodybuilding problem solving.
0:00 Underground HGH C
It's Just Bodybuilding 388 The Real Life Side of Bodybuilding Nobody Talks About
Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally discuss which IFBB Pro is one adjustment away from shocking bodybuilding, plus deep conversations on discipline, recovery, mindset and life outside the gym.
0:00 Best Moments From Today’s Show
2:00 Which IFBB Pro Is One Adjustment Away From Shocking Bodybuilding?
17:10 Discipline vs Obsession
27:20 Does Recovery Change With Training Age?
31:20 Wh
Drugs n Stuff 313 How Long Are Steroid Cycles in 2026?
How long are bodybuilding cycles in 2026 — and how long is too long? Scott McNally and Dave break down modern cycle length, TRT, Proviron, Test No Ester, recovery, and real-world PED use.
Plus Milos coaching Hadi, MK677 for appetite, gut health discussion, and Dave’s fugitive story Part 2.
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2:00 WVE-007 RNA Therapy
4:20 6-Month Trial Results
It's Just Bodybuilding 387 Pittsburgh Pro & Hanging with the Chat
Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally break down the Pittsburgh Pro guest posing featuring Samson Dauda, Derek Lunsford and Andrew Jacked. We debate who looked best, early Olympia predictions, and answer live bodybuilding questions from the chat.
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Blood Sweat & Gear 347 The REAL Questions Enhanced Bodybuilders Ask
Two bodybuilding coaches with 20+ combined years of experience answer real questions about PEDs, contest prep, health and getting the most out of bodybuilding. Retatrutide, Clenbuterol, TRT, Tren, stage conditioning, cycle length and bodybuilding health — Andrew and Scott go deep into the real-world side of enhanced bodybuilding.
From blood pressure meds and ancillaries to getting freaky strong, t
Drugs n Stuff 312 The Ultimate Mass Stack? Test, Deca & Anadrol Explained
Can combining Deca and Anadrol create the ultimate mass gaining cycle? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down how advanced bodybuilders use Test, Deca, and Anadrol together for maximum size, strength, fullness, and recovery.
We also dive into Anadrol’s estrogenic effects, cycle design, TRT dosing, insulin, Primo lowering estrogen, acne from nandrolone, and the mental side of PEDs.
Plus: steroi
Blood Sweat & Gear 346 How Coaches Perfect a Carb Load — The Most Important Skill in Bodybuilding
Blood Sweat & Gear dives into TRT, Trestolone, carb loads, GH testing, Masteron & estrogen, Melanotan 2, cutting strategies, and real coaching insight from experienced bodybuilding coaches.
We break down physique critiques, off-season nutrition, health support supplements, and what really matters for progress on cycle and in prep.
Featuring Scott McNally and the crew discussing bodybuilding, PEDs
It's Just Bodybuilding 386 New York Pro Breakdown: Tonio Burton’s Lat & Why He Won
Ron Partlow and Scott McNally break down the 2026 IFBB New York Pro with detailed analysis of Tonio Burton, Krizo, Blessing Awodibu and the Classic Physique lineup.
We review stage footage, posing, structure, conditioning and why the placings played out the way they did.
Plus training psychology, fixing bad habits, gym limitations for tall bodybuilders and overcoming burnout.
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Drugs n Stuff 311 The Truth About Steroid Ratios | Test vs Primo vs EQ vs Deca
Steroid dosing ratios explained — Test vs Masteron, Primobolan, EQ and Deca breakdowns with Dave Crosland and Scott McNally.
We cover real-world cycle logic, minimal effective doses, estrogen expectations, clenbuterol protocols, insulin use and the biggest mistakes we’ve made in bodybuilding.
Plus listener questions, training talk and behind-the-scenes stories from the trenches.
0:00 Test vs Ma
Blood Sweat & Gear 345 Are Bodybuilders Overcomplicating Steroid Cycles?
Skip Hill, Andrew Berry & Scott McNally break down real PED strategies, training, GH use, dieting, physique critiques and the biggest mistakes bodybuilders make.
This episode of Blood Sweat & Gear is packed with advanced bodybuilding discussion, contest prep insight and hard-earned coaching experience.
New episodes every week covering bodybuilding, performance enhancement, training and nutriti
It's Just Bodybuilding 385 100 lb Transformation to Super Heavyweight + Home Gym Tour
Braden Palmtree joins It’s Just Bodybuilding to break down his insane 100 lb transformation, training evolution, and life as a new super heavyweight.
From training with elite pros to building one of the best home gyms you’ll ever see—Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally bring the knowledge and the laughs.
0:00 Braden Palmtree Interview – 100 lb Transformation Story
1:00 Meet Braden P
Muscle Minds 186 The Science of Grinder Reps: Muscle Fiber Type, CNS & Fatigue
Why some lifters go straight to failure with no grinder reps—explained through muscle fiber types, CNS fatigue, and training science.
Learn how to push past early failure and unlock more effective reps for hypertrophy.
Practical tips to improve effort, bar speed awareness, and get more out of every set.
0:00 Muscle Minds Introduction
1:13 Van Life and Simple Living
3:44 Training Intensity and Bar
IFBB Pro Explains How Bodybuilders REALLY Use Oral Steroids in Prep : Kuba Cielen
Kuba Cielen breaks down how IFBB pros structure oral and injectable steroid stacks during contest prep and the off-season.
We get into Anadrol vs SuperDrol, Halo vs methyl tren, dosing strategy, timing, and how compounds evolve through a 22-week prep.
Part 2 covers training volume, fatigue management, frequency, and how gear changes training when you’re extremely lean.
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Blood Sweat & Gear 344 Beyond Push Pull Legs – The Next Step for More Muscle + Steroid QA
Blood Sweat & Gear with Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally—three top coaches break down real listener questions on training, TRT, and performance.
From fixing lagging body parts to dialing in hormones and maximizing muscle growth, nothing is off limits.
Straightforward, experience-based answers you can actually apply.
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It's Just Bodybuilding 384 Can Retatrutide Kill Your Motivation? Vigorous Steve Explains Dopamine
Vigorous Steve joins It's Just Bodybuilding to break down the real effects of retatrutide on dopamine, motivation, and relationships.
We dive into his experimental DHT-only cycle and how modern bodybuilders are approaching PEDs differently.
Plus: cholesterol management, mitochondrial health, and the long-term cost of getting big.
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Drugs n Stuff 310 Best Low Dose Steroid Cycles for Average Gym Bros (2026 Update)
Best steroid cycles for average gym bros in 2026—what’s changed with gear availability and smarter dosing strategies. Dave Crosland & Scott McNally break down TRT-based cycles, orals, estrogen control, and real-world Q&A. If you want practical bodybuilding advice without the BS, this is it.
0:00 Best Steroid Cycle Ratios: Masteron vs Primobolan with Testosterone
0:40 Sponsor Message – Support the
Blood Sweat & Gear 343 Using Tren at the START of a Cut? Coaches Explain This Controversial Strategy
Blood Sweat & Gear 343 is a no-BS bodybuilding coaching Q&A with Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally, breaking down real-world training, PED use, and contest prep.
This episode dives into the controversial strategy of starting a cutting cycle with tren, plus insulin use, fat loss, and staying healthy while enhanced.
0:00 Tren to Start a Cutting Cycle? (Controversial Strategy Explained)
It's Just Bodybuilding 383 Worst Coaching Advice We Ever Got 😂 - Livestream
Ron and Dusty just got back from traveling to FIBO in Germany. The guys catch up and hang out answering questions from the chat. Here are some very generic time stamps that were auto generated
0:00 - Introduction and casual banter
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3:32 - Discussion about travel experiences
9:22 - Talk about Fibo and bodybuilding events
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Drugs n Stuff 309 Postal Inspectors EXPOSED: How They Catch Illegal Shipments
Dave Crosland & Scott McNally break down how postal inspectors track illegal shipments and what really happens when a package gets seized.
Learn the tools used to monitor mail, legal risks, and how carriers like USPS, FedEx, and UPS differ.
Plus bodybuilding Q&A on insulin use, TRT, cycles, and real-world coaching insights.
0:00 Postal Inspectors EXPOSED – How They Track Illegal Shipments
1:0
Blood Sweat & Gear 342 Steroid Q&A Rapid Fire – Test Esters, GH Gains, Anavar vs Turinabol & More
Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down a rapid-fire PED and steroid Q&A covering testosterone esters, GH, Anavar vs Turinabol, fat loss drugs, and real-world bodybuilding strategies from experienced coaches.
0:00 Blood Sweat & Gear Podcast – PEDs, Diet & Training Q&A
2:00 Combining Testosterone Esters – Fast vs Short Acting Explained
3:40 Tren Hex 1x wk?
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It's Just Bodybuilding 382 The HARDEST Part - Prep Hacks
Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally break down the real hardest part of bodybuilding—dieting and prep hacks. Plus the rise and fall of ephedrine, Rich Piana talk and Ron shuts down a cute girl at the grocery store.
00:00 Bodybuilding Podcast Kickoff – It’s Just Bodybuilding
01:49 How to Deal with Hunger While Cutting (Bodybuilding Diet Tips)
05:43 What Is Food Noise? Controlling Cravings
Drugs n Stuff 308 Are PED Shipments About to Get Risky? + Steroid Q&A
Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the latest real-world bodybuilding and PED topics, including a massive Chicago steroid bust, GH effects, MENT side effects, retatrutide insights, liver health, and practical cycle strategies. This episode of DNS delivers unfiltered discussion, experience-based advice, and industry insight you won’t hear anywhere else.
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Blood Sweat & Gear 341 : 3 Things You Didn’t Realize Are RUINING Your Contest Prep
Blood Sweat & Gear 341 : Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down 3 hidden mistakes that can ruin your contest prep—far beyond diet and cardio.
Plus: depletion strategy, metabolism shifts, carb loads, and real-world PED insights to help you bring your best physique on stage.
00:00 Why Skip Stopped Injectable Anadrol
01:00 3 Things That Will Ruin Your Contest Prep
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