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Men’s Health Strong Talk

Men’s Health 35 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Men’s Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and muscle scientist Dr. Pat Davidson host a weekly conversation with actors, athletes, innovators, and high performers who test the limits of human capability. The show blends candid personal stories with evidence-based insights into strength training, elite sports preparation, and Hollywood fitness transformations. Listeners gain practical habits, tools, and mindsets to build lasting strength, whether they are working toward their first pull-up or fine-tuning for peak performance.

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Why Sleep Isn’t Enough for Jet Lag, Recovery, and Peak Performance Aug 19, 2026 3102 Sleep is essential for recovery—but when you cross time zones, getting more sleep isn’t necessarily enough to make you feel or perform your best. In this episode, circadian rhythm expert Mickey Beyer-Clausen breaks down how jet lag disrupts your circadian rhythm, why light and darkness are the most powerful tools for resetting your body clock, and how better timing can improve sleep, recovery, ene

Lane Johnson: “It Was Like a Mini Panic Attack." His Candid Look at 13 NFL Seasons and What's Next. Aug 12, 2026 2196 Before his retirement tease, Lane Johnson sat down with us for an honest conversation about the mental challenges he’s faced in his 13 seasons in the NFL. From perfectionism to performance anxiety and realizing football isn’t his entire identity, Johnson shares the truth about where he’s at right now as a pro football player. In this episode: The mental challenges he's faced in the NFL The physic

Think Pilates Won’t Build Strength? Laremy Tunsil Says It Helped Boost His Bench Press to 515 Lbs Aug 5, 2026 2943 NFL star Laremy Tunsil is incredibly strong. He recently maxed out his bench press at 515 pounds and is unstoppable on the football field. In today's episode he breaks down the surprising habits behind his explosive strength, from Pilates and Olympic lifting to supplements, recovery, and smarter training. He shares how he stays strong, mobile, and durable at 320 pounds—and what everyday guys can d

Building Endurance: Johannes Klaebo's Blueprint for Elite Performance, Recovery & Longevity Jul 29, 2026 3276 Six-time Olympic champion Johannes Klaebo joins Men's Health Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Health Director Marty Munson and talks why chasing VO₂ max and fitness trends won't make you a better athlete. Learn the long-term training philosophy, recovery habits, and endurance mindset behind one of the greatest champions ever. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resourc

Hyrox or CrossFit After 50? Patrick Wilson Reveals Which Keeps Him Shredded Jul 22, 2026 2856 Actor Patrick Wilson, 53, has been in shape for decades—but he’s made major changes to his workout routine over the years to stay that way. In this episode, he shares the fitness protocols he’s adopted—and dropped—to stay strong, maintain muscle, and minimize injury risk into his 50s. Whether you're training for Hyrox, considering CrossFit, or just looking for the smartest way to stay fit after 50

Special Episode: Is The Military Getting Testosterone Wrong? Jul 16, 2026 819 The U.S. military is rolling out a new testosterone screening program for soldiers—but is it the right move? In this episode of Strong Talk, Men's Health fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel sits down with exercise scientist Dr. Pat Davidson to break down what testosterone actually does, why one blood test doesn't tell the whole story, and whether TRT is being viewed as a shortcut to better performanc

Body Recomp Masterclass: The Rock's Trainer Explains the Fastest Way to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Jul 15, 2026 4019 When you’re the trainer behind Dwayne Johnson, you’ve probably learned a thing or two about building a body that actually performs. On this episode of Strong Talk, pro bodybuilder and strength and conditioning coach Dave Rienzi—who's worked with stars like The Rock and Henry Cavill—reveals the secrets to body recomposition. You'll get the truth about building muscle, losing fat, and why most peop

World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper on Strength, Endurance, and Testosterone Jul 8, 2026 2983 Mitchell Hooper, the World's Strongest Man, joins Strong Talk to break down the training, mindset, and science behind becoming the strongest athlete on the planet. He shares how his background in marathon running shaped his approach to strength, why recovery, sleep, and conditioning matter just as much as lifting heavy, and offers his perspective on testosterone therapy, injury prevention, and bui

Navy SEAL vs. CrossFit: Josh Bridges on Which Is Actually Harder? Jul 1, 2026 2417 Navy SEAL veteran and six-time CrossFit Games athlete Josh Bridges talks CrossFit, Hyrox, mental toughness, injuries, progressive overload, and how to train for strength, longevity, and life beyond competition.

Is It Steroids or Discipline? Don Saladino Explains How Actors Really Build Superhero Bodies Jun 24, 2026 2636 Celebrity trainer Don Saladino joins Strong Talk to unpack the internet’s favorite fitness debate: natty or not. Drawing on his work with stars like Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Saladino breaks down Hollywood transformations, realistic muscle-building timelines, and why consistency, training, nutrition, and recovery matter more than most people think. -------------------------------------------

Scott Eastwood on Staying Strong After 40, Testosterone, and Why The Basics Still Matter Jun 17, 2026 2264 Scott Eastwood joins MH Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to talk all about how his training has changed as he's gotten older and whether or not he's open to supplements and testosterone. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 40: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a65628441/muscle-after-40-fitness-guide/ S

F1 Strength: The Physical and Mental Skills Behind Formula 1 Performance Jun 10, 2026 2632 F1 performance coaches Sam Village and Declan Foley explain just how strong F1 drivers need to be. They outline the strength, conditioning, recovery, and mental training that prepare drivers to withstand extreme G-forces, maintain focus at 200+ mph, and perform under relentless pressure. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over

Welcome to Men's Health Strong Talk Jun 3, 2026 57 The science of building muscle has gotten overly complicated. So we’re giving it you straight in Men's Health's new podcast, Strong Talk. Every week, we're sitting down with the fittest guys we know to discuss the workouts, nutrition, and mindset you need to become your strongest at any age.

The Leg Day Formula Elite Lifter Sadik Hadzovic Uses to Build Massive Legs May 20, 2026 2720 Get the exercises, training strategies, and mental tricks champion bodybuilder and trainer Sadik Hadzovic uses to build massive legs in this unfiltered conversation. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for building lean muscle: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly wor

Lean Muscle After 50: Michael Jai White's Training Rules at 58 May 13, 2026 3085 Michael Jai White talks training at 58, masculinity, martial arts, discipline, aging powerfully, and why men may actually peak later in life. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshea

Ludi Lin’s Mortal Kombat 2 Workout: How He Gained 35 Pounds of Lean Muscle May 6, 2026 2657 Ludi Lin shares how he gained 35 pounds to build his chiseled physique for his role as Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 2. He breaks down the diet and workout tips that got him there (and proves he can still do a split, too!) when he talked to Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.men

The Coast Guard’s Life-or-Death Training Apr 29, 2026 1215 Men's Health Executive Editor Ben Court joins Eb and Pat to discuss how the Coast Guard trains for chaos. The workouts, mindset, and teamwork behind high-stakes rescues are all tailored to save lives. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/

100-lb Weight Loss: Paul Walter Hauser’s Real Strategy for Sustainable Fat Loss Apr 22, 2026 1934 Paul Walter Hauser joins MH Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to share his 100-pound weight loss journey—from 333 pounds to stronger than ever. A raw conversation on mindset, discipline, and why the scale doesn’t tell the full story. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top weight loss workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/

Ohio State's Legendary Football Legacy & How They Got There Apr 15, 2026 829 Men's Health Senior Fitness Editor Brett Williams joins Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss his reporting on the Ohio State football team and how and why they've achieved the success they have. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-w

Trey Murphy’s Big Confidence: The Repeatable Habits That Keep You Locked In Apr 8, 2026 2700 Trey Murphy on the routines that power performance: workouts, recovery priorities, and the mentality shifts that changed his game. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth

Tom Ellis on How to Stay Fit Without Living in the Gym Apr 1, 2026 2579 Tom Ellis joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson and opens up about fitness setbacks, Hollywood body trends, and how he stays in shape with less time. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/strengthspan-workout-program/ Sign up for our free week

John Starks on “Dogs,” March Madness, and What “Tough” Really Means Mar 25, 2026 2347 Knicks legend John Starks joins MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist and strength coach Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss March Madness, how the game has changed, and what toughness actually looks like. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: ⁠⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/streng

Andy Speer on Training Your Entire Strengthspan Mar 18, 2026 2892 Fitness personality and Peloton instructor Andy Speer joins MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist and strength coach Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss all of the different aspects of strength and the concept of the strengthspan. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/f

Patrick Dempsey on Doing Hard Things Mar 11, 2026 2106 Patrick Dempsey joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and senior health editor Marty Munson to talk all things colorectal cancer screenings, cycling, and training yourself to do hard things. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/ Sign

Dr. Mike Israetel on the Role of Training and Genetics Mar 4, 2026 1038 Fitness expert Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS to talk all about whether your physique is more impacted by how you train or your own genetics. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly

Dr. Mike Israetel on AI in Fitness Feb 25, 2026 898 Fitness personality Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS to talk all about how AI is revolutionizing the fitness industry and the pros and cons. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly wor

Terry Crews on How to Build Muscle After Age 50 Feb 11, 2026 2590 Terry Crews sits down to talk about his 30-plus year muscle-building journey with Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www

US Army and USA Bobsled Members on Being the Top of the Sport Feb 4, 2026 2541 Olympic bobsledder and US Army Sgt Frank Del Duca and USA Bobsled Head Coach and US Army Lt. Col. Chris Fogt join Men's Health Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel to talk all things Olympics and the grit and determination required to be the best. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/m

Special Episode: Rob Gronkowski on His Epic Career and Super Bowl LX Feb 2, 2026 2131 In this special Super Bowl episode, Rob Gronkowski joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to talk his epic career, the Super Bowl, and some of his most iconic touchdowns. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up fo

Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Lifting Heavy and No Regrets Jan 28, 2026 1512 Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, and Dr. Pat Davidson, Ph.D, to talk all about his long career in fitness and in Hollywood. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50 https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/ Sign up for our free weekly workout

Seth Rollins on WWE, "Injuries," and Training Jan 21, 2026 2704 WWE champ Seth Rollins joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss his WWE journey and recovering from injury.

Shredded at 80: Ernie Hudson's Workout Secrets for Aging Strong Jan 14, 2026 2778 80-year-old Ernie Hudson sits down with Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss aging and training with longevity in mind. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: ⁠⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/strengthspan-workout-program/⁠ Sign up for our free weekly workout newslett

Ethan Suplee on How to Build Six-Pack Abs Jan 7, 2026 4030 Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, Dr. Pat Davidson, and actor Ethan Suplee sit down together to discuss the nuances of training for those sought-after six-pack abs.

Dr. Mike Israetel on Maingaining and Bodybuilding Dec 31, 2025 3228 Fitness personality Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., and Dr. Pat Davidson, Ph.D., to talk all about maingaining and today's digital fitness space.

Charlotte Flair Explains Her Journey to Becoming Champion Dec 24, 2025 2344 The WWE Superstar joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., and Dr. Pat Davidson, Ph.D, to talk all about following in her dad, Ric Flair's, footsteps by becoming a WWE champion.

Stephen Lang on Being Jacked in His 70s, Avatar Transformation, and Motion Capture Dec 17, 2025 2331 Stephen Lang joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to talk Avatar and being jacked in his 70s.

Sterling K. Brown Opens Up About His Torn Achilles, His Mental Health, and Still Being That Dude Dec 10, 2025 3837 Sterling K. Brown joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and David Otey to discuss the humbling effects of tearing his Achilles, how he recovered, and the strategies he uses to maintain his mental health at 49.

Frank Grillo on Workout & Diet at 60, Steroid Use in Hollywood, and Taking Testosterone Dec 5, 2025 3307 Frank Grillo joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson. Now at 60 years old, he talks to us about steroid use in Hollywood and his fitness philosophy and how it has evolved. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: ⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/⁠

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