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Ep 866 – The Peptide Gold Rush w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Peptides have become the latest gold rush in the world of performance and recovery. Scroll social media for five minutes and you’ll find someone claiming they heal injuries faster, build muscle easier, recover overnight, and maybe even live forever. But are peptides the next evolution in human performance, or just another shiny object for people looking to skip the hard work?
Ep 865 – The Truth About Aging w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Dr Kirk Parsley joins John to expose the real drivers of aging-related decline and explain why so many men are getting old before their time. From sleep quality and metabolic health to hormones, strength, and recovery, they break down the objective metrics that separate those who thrive from those merely surviving. If you’re serious about building a stronger, healthier, more capable body for decades to come, this conversation delivers the blueprint for longevity, performance, and quality of life after 40.
Ep 864 – How Healthy Are You, Really? w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Think you’re healthy because you feel fine? Dr Kirk Parsley explains why some of the biggest health problems show up in your blood work years before symptoms appear. Discover the key biomarkers every adult should track, why “normal” lab values can be misleading, and the warning signs that predict future health, performance, and longevity. If you’ve ever wondered what your blood work is really telling you, this episode is a must-listen.
The Secret Weapon in Your Gut
What if your performance ceiling isn’t in your program, it’s in your gut? Join shares insights from Dr. Tom Incledon on how specific bacterial strains regulate over 100 genes tied to inflammation, recovery, and adaptation. And why the future of elite performance may start in the microbiome.
Ep 842 – Unlock Peak Power in 2026
We’re diving into the transformative impact of the 2025 Hammer 90 Challenge with Certified Power Athlete Coach, Ben Skutnik, and resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani. They break down how structured training, nutrition coaching, and accountability turn hard work into measurable results and lasting lifestyle change. Showing how consistent effort, community support, and evolution in training methods can help athletes smash personal records, build strength, and unlock their peak power. Whether you’re chasing performance gains or long-term resilience, this episode lays out the blueprint for dominating your training journey in 2026.
Ep 841 – Minimize Injury & Maximize Performance w/ Scott Hogan
Scott Hogan, author of Built or Broken, joins John to explore how athletes can train smarter, protect their joints, and stay in the game longer. They discuss the often-overlooked role of tendons in performance, how injuries cascade when dysfunction goes unaddressed, and why addressing pain early is critical. Scott also dives into the importance of broad athletic development in youth sports. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation is packed with insights to help you build strength that lasts and keep your body performing at its best for the long haul.
The Hormone Hoax, Part 6
In the penultimate part of our Hormone Hoax series, Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Dr Ben Skutnick, explains how flashy lab reports, fake adrenal fatigue diagnoses, and overpriced hormone panels mislead women into thinking they’re broken. He exposes how coaches weaponize DUTCH tests, cortisol curves, and “optimal ranges” to sell unnecessary protocols.
Ep 836 – The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes w/ Andrew Koutnik
Andrew Koutnik Ph.D breaks down how diabetes affects physiology, metabolism, hormone balance, and athletic performance. We dive into the training strategies, nutrition principles, and daily habits that help athletes manage blood sugar, build strength, and stay competitive. Andrew also exposes the challenges of navigating diabetes within the medical insurance system and why understanding the science is the key to taking control of your health and performance.
The Hormone Hoax, Part 5
In the penultimate part of our Hormone Hoax series, Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Dr Ben Skutnick, explains how flashy lab reports, fake adrenal fatigue diagnoses, and overpriced hormone panels mislead women into thinking they’re broken. He exposes how coaches weaponize DUTCH tests, cortisol curves, and “optimal ranges” to sell unnecessary protocols.
Ep 834 – The Truth About Hot & Cold Therapy w/ Dr Tom Seager
Hot and cold therapy has become the latest fitness obsession, from ice baths and cryo chambers to infrared saunas. But how much of what you’re hearing online is actually true? Dr. Tom Seager, PhD and expert in environmental stress physiology, joins John to break down the real science behind thermal stress. They uncover how controlled exposure to heat and cold can improve recovery, boost metabolism, and even help manage Type 2 and Type 3 diabetes. If you want to know what really works, and what’s just influencer noise, this episode delivers the truth behind the temperature.
