Massenomics Podcast

You might as well call us "The Rock" because you are about to get the full rundown! The main topics of discussion in this episode are Planet Fitness membership statistics, the new USAPL national qualifying totals, updated predictions on Thor's powerlifting meet, and of course we had to discuss LaCroix flavors again.

Brad "Night Moves" Neitzel returns to the Massenomics Podcast for the third time. Our main topic of conversation revolves around the concept of co-mingling strongman training with powerlifting training throughout the year.. how to successfully compete at both... and why it's fun to do both.

We hit you with a little bit of everything in this episode.. including the USAPL/IPF drug testing news, average age and weight data of powerlifters, and our Thanksgiving adventures. You're going to want to listen to this whole episode if you want to find out the details on the deal of a lifetime.

Meet your Massenomics co-owner and Massenomics Podcast co-host Tommy DeFea. There's more to this guy than just a head full of flowing locks and a strong squat. With the help of listener questions, we peel back his many layers to get to his creamy center...

The World's Strongest Man, Hafthor Bjornsson, will be competing in his first powerlifting meet in less than one month. We approach this subject like we approach most others.. with a lot of opinion based speculation. We also recap some of the results from Slingshot Record Breakers, IPF Open Worlds, and the WPO.

We run down our list of ten protein packed menu items from some of the most popular fast food restaurants. These might not all be the healthiest options (might actually be the most unhealthy), but they are high in protein damn it!

It might be crazy, but we just dropped a boat load of Massenomics cash on a booth for the 2019 Arnold. Do we know what we are doing? Nope.. but we might figure it out. We also discuss the passing of KK, and Mark Bell dropping a quarter of a million on IPF fees.

The DeFea brothers co-pilot this episode. There are some interesting turns, but you're not in for much turbulence... and what's this about the Massenomics guys getting their own 2019 calendar with puppies?

By now you have probably already seen the results of Big Dogs 3 & USAPL Nationals, but you haven't heard the Massenomics take on what went down yet! We cover the highs, the lows, and we talk out of our asses for a bit.. as per usual.

What is up with these proposed rule changes for the IPF? Some could make some sense, and others seem ridiculous. There's probably a good chance most would never happen, but it's still fun to dream.

Big Dogs 3 is coming up on October 14th. We anticipate we will see some monster totals come out of this one. We asked the meet director and some of the lifters about the event, and got their predictions. Listen to see who Brandon Allen, Dan Bell, Markos, and others think will end up on the podium.

What do we love, and what do we hate about social media? We discuss how we utilize it for Massenomics, and we talk about some other companies and lifters that we think have it figured out. We also look into our crystal ball to predict changes with Instagram in the coming years.

We know you all listen to the Massenomics Podcast to hear our expert bodybuilding opinions. So here is what we made of the 2018 Mr. Olympia competition.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know about the vertical diet. We finally got with the times and read the e-book so we could highlight our favorite takeaways from the diet, as well as some things we aren't quite as sure about.

We weigh in on the "what would happen if Larry Wheels tried strongman" debate. We don't know if it will ever happen, but it would sure be fun to see it. We also talk about the idea of financing gym equipment purchases with monthly payments.

We discuss the recent record breaking performances at Boss of Bosses V and The Tribute Meet.. and we ask ourselves why those meets were on the same weekend? As a bonus we also talked about some of our favorite Netflix, Hulu, and podcast series.

In this episode we discuss the results of the Massenomics Strongman Showdown. We evaluated the new team format, and go over some of the highlights from the day. We also introduced our new weekly segment, the "Open Powerlifting Stat of the Week."

It's a sad day for Massenomics listeners around the globe. This is Tyler's last episode as a host of the Massenomics Podcast. Find out all the details about the fist fight that caused the breakup... just kidding. Find out all the details about Tyler's big move, and what new adventures he has in front of him.

This week the guys recap all of the interesting, exciting, surprising, and yet somewhat predictable and hard-to-watch happenings of the 2018 CrossFit Games.

This week we welcome guests Lu and Shantell from Camp 17. Camp 17 is a program they run that uses principles of movement, breath, proper structure, and mindset to help women find their way to strength both from inside and outside the fitness space. We talked about some of the common issues we see in the way CrossFit gyms program and prioritize competition, and the dysfunction that can cause.

This week the fellas answer YOUR questions. Obviously, this is an extremely serious and insightful conversation in which we deliver the groundbreaking info that our listeners have come to demand from such a scientific podcast as this.

This week the guys split the Massenomics universe into two warring factions. Every man, woman and child must choose a side. This means war.

This week, the fellas give you an insider look at how fitness apparel juggernauts like Massenomics rip off their customers by trying to sell their products for more than they buy them for. What a bunch of crooks. Also, CrossFit is suing Reebok, and one of CrossFit HQ's main voice's gets fired...

This week Tyler recaps his European world tour, somehow we end up talking about the NBA (which we know NOTHING about), and let you know about all the newest additions to your Netflix playlist. Typical day at the office for the Massenomics crew.

This week we dig pretty deep into the idea of goal setting for powerlifting. Is it a necessity for improvement? How specific do we get in the process? We all give examples of what we have done in the past, and the successes/failures that we have experienced along the way.

In this week's episode we discuss many of the world records that were broken at 2018 IPF Worlds. Why are there so many... and will this crazy pace ever slow down? Then we give some info on the 2018 Massenomics Strongman Showdown, and how we plan to make it even better than the last two years.

It looks like Dave Hoff broke his total record again, bringing it up to 3,014 pounds... but did he really? IPF Worlds is also under way. Listen for our take on some of the early results. But first, we kick off this episode with some of the juicy details from Tommy's bachelor party.

This week we cover an array of important strength industry topics, including the future of strongman. We talk about some of the younger guys to watch out for in upcoming years, as well as event selection in competitions. Most importantly, we kick off the show talking about Dimitar Savatinov's recent powerlifting meet.

This week, the guys walk you through the process of leaving your shitty gym and getting a crew together to start your own gym. Your gym, your equipment, your rules. Sounds like quite the life!

This week, the guys dig deep into Tanner's Sack and discuss some of the new products from Spud Inc, and then they give you an inside look at some of the new #MassenomicsVS features that are taking the world by storm.

This week the guys run down the results of this year's US Open. Tune in to find out who brought their A-game, and who brought their B or C-game. Special thanks to Open Powerlifting for giving us live stats and data analysis during this podcast.

This week the fellas talk about Hafthor Bjornsson's big win at WSM, and what the historical significance of his "Strongman Triple Crown" victory this year means for the sport going forward.

This week, we have a special co-cast interview with Julien Pineau from Tyler's trip to CrossFit Valley Park in St. Louis, MO. We had a great discussion with Julien and the members of CFVP about the things the CrossFit community gets right, the things they've been getting wrong, and what he's finding we can do to make it better. Special thanks to Brandon and Natalie from CFVP for hosting us, and make sure you check out Brandon's MindFit Podcast on iTunes. CLICK THIS LINK TO CHECK OUT MINDFIT.

This week the fellas sit down and talk about the huge performance put on by Chris Weist, one of the powerlifters you'd better keep an eye on in the upcoming few years.

This week, the fellas sit down and cover all of the most important, science-based, serious and political issues in the world of strength and conditioning. What more would you expect from such a high-brow, sophisticated podcast as this one?

This week, the guys run down all the drama and smack talk behind 2018's Europe's Strongest Man. Find out who backed up all their trash talk and hear about what you can expect as things start to gear up towards World's.

This week the guys dive into some pretty complex mathematical formulas in order to determine whether they have the ideal builds to pull conventional or not. Tune in to find out why you suck at deadlifts and why you should probably change your technique... or something.

In this week's 2-Year-Anniversary episode, the fellas sit down and discuss some of the things that went down while they were at The Arnold, and then dive headfirst into running down the state USAPL meet that was chock full of Massenomics lifters.

This week, we share the rest of our interviews from The Arnold. Including Bill Kazmaier, Stan Efferding, Geno Bianchieri, Nick from Live Large, Stacy Burr, Jen Thompson, Tom Finn, Ray Williams, Terry Hollands, and Hafthor Bjornsson after his big win at The Arnold Strongman Classic.

The guys sat down and podcasted after the second day of The Arnold so everything was fresh in their soft little brains. Here you'll get the rundown of everything we experienced at The Arnold up until that moment, and get some behind-the-scenes info about what some of our interviewees said once the cameras were off.

This week, we unveil the audio versions of the first half of our interviews from The Arnold. All of you podcast OG's who tune in every week deserve to get the first listen when we meet with QuadsLikeRobb, James Strickland, and Brandon Franklin inside the Animal Cage.. Then we talked to JP Price, Jesse Burdick, and Steve Johnson at the SuperTraining Booth... Then at the Spud Inc. Booth we hunted down the legendary Donnie Thompson and got a knife pulled on us by the Greatest Powerlifter of All Time, Ed Coan. Check these out, and stay tuned for the rest of the interviews soon, as well as the video versions that will be available on YouTube.

This week the guys celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast by drinking 100 beers each. Maybe. You'll just have to tune in to find out!

This week, the guys run down what you can expect from the 2018 Arnold Sports Classic. If you're gonna be at the Arnold, and want to hang out with the Massenomics team, here's your guide on where to find us.

This week the guys welcome Brad Neitzel to the Massenomics Studio to discuss strength training, training with injuries, being tough vs. being stupid, being a wuss vs. being lazy, and how best to navigate through the aches and pains that usually accompany strength training..

This week the guys discuss their injury histories, and the new perspective to be gained on training and recovery that can be learned from crawling back from injury.

This week the guys sit down and discuss The Tribute Powerlifting Meet, which will be going down in San Antonio this summer. Spearheaded by Pioneer/General Leathercraft and supported financially by the brands and companies that make their living off of the powerlifting community, this meet is a way for those businesses to support the lifters by offering a real-deal, legit cash prize for the competitors. We hope that this sparks a new trend in the powerlifting world, and we hope you can spread the word about this event and get more and more businesses to put their money to work for the athletes.

This week, the guys chat about some big news: Mark Bell's PowerCast is no more. There's still a podcast in The Meathead Millionaire's future, but it will be rebranded and we assume it's going to have a much different feel. Tune in for the details.

The gang dives into a laundry list of topics this week, including how to get the stank out of your knee sleeves and a few of the methods we've used and some of the products we've seen that claim to help.

This week, the guys dive into Tom Brady's new and allegedly groundbreaking training method, the TB12 Method. Tune in to learn about all the wonderful and reasonable and totally not ridiculous stuff that makes Tom Brady one of the best of all time at standing in place and throwing a ball.

This week, Professor Schanz joins the rest of the Massenomics team to discuss a treatment you've probably heard about before: PRP Injections. Schanz breaks down the science behind the procedure, the actual process, and his personal experiences with the treatment. Tune in to find out how it went for him, and whether or not it's something he'd recommend for strength athletes.