Despite a busy weekend filled with conferences and travel, we share intriguing insights from the latest Food Technology Magazine. The discussion covers various types of edible fungi, their nutritional benefits, and their increasing presence in sports nutrition products. We also touch on the history of mycoprotein, market trends, specific mushroom v…

The team also addresses the misconceptions about Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and offers insights into effective recovery strategies, nutrition, and training adjustments. The episode wraps up with a fascinating discussion on the emerging trend of luxury gyms and the potential benefits and drawbacks of high-end fitness services. 01:53 Streng…

With co-hosts away, Lonnie also tackles top bodybuilding questions sourced from the internet, such as the effects of frequent cardio on muscle gains, taking a week off from training, and the elusive 'magical' rep range for optimal muscle growth. 00:48 Transitioning Podcast Syndication 02:29 Strength and Muscle Sport News 02:45 Fasting and Its Effec…

In this episode the guys discuss a wide range of topics including the latest science news on cell-based coffee, the recent controversies surrounding CrossFit athlete safety, and the importance of positivity and effective coaching styles in sports and fitness. From highlighting the potential future of lab-grown coffee to debating the risks and ethic…

The Democrat challenging Republican U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn on the Nov. 5 ballot talks about the statewide campaign and the historic change in the Democratic presidential ticket on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast.

They discuss the differences in training methodologies between bodybuilders and powerlifters, offering insights into the science-backed benefits of leaving 'two reps in the tank' versus pushing to failure. The conversation also shifts to the contentious issue of doping in sports, highlighting recent cases, the evolution of anti-doping measures, and…

They discuss global physical activity trends based on recent data, the benefits of coffee on sedentary lifestyles, and the risks of semaglutide on vision. The conversation extends to the necessity of experienced strength coaches in schools and the complex world of certifications and licensure in the fitness industry. They also touch on the high hea…

Show Highlights: 01:00 Debunking Diet Myths: Breaking down a controversial study on high-protein diets and neurological risks. 02:11 Paleo Diet Critique: Examining the pros and cons of Paleolithic eating patterns. 10:42 Olympic Training Cycles: How athletes plan and adapt over four-year periods. 14:41 Psychological Resilience: Managing the mental s…

Tami Sawyer and Lisa Arnold are the candidates in the only countywide race to be decided by Shelby County voters this election year. Arnold is a retired supervisor in the clerk’s office who began working there part-time as a teenager.

Tami Sawyer and Lisa Arnold are the candidates in the only countywide race to be decided by Shelby County voters this election year. Sawyer is best known as a former county commissioner.

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Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery talks in the “On The Record” podcast about more specific plans for a hip hop museum in Memphis.

In a special episode, Drs. Lowery and Nelson report on the International Society of Sports Nutrition conference in Florida. Topics include the shocking politics of supplements like creatine, GLP-1 meds and muscle loss, lifestyle choices that hurt muscle growth, surprising benefits of testosterone injections in early life, and the real deal behind m…

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris breaks down how county commissioners settled amid budget season, including keeping vacant positions on the books and local opposition to the Regional One Health rebuild.

After addressing listener mail about creatine and sleep loss, the guys do a little tutorial on botanicals, then move onto the Topic of the Day, Developing Grit. -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387 P…

Shelby County Elections Administrator Linda Phillips talks on the “On The Record” podcast about the upcoming August elections and voter turnout. Meanwhile, the latest election commission count shows 593,121 voters countywide as of May - an increase of approximately 10,000 voters from two years ago.By The Daily Memphian

Want to feel a sense of accomplishment? Get off of fitness-related social media and compare yourself to the gen pop. On the flip side, are you complacent, defining your ability based on a one-shot PR from five years ago? Get in on this conversation addressing both! -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPP…

Intermittent fasting is again in the news, swinging the pendulum somewhat away from straight calorie restriction. After the mid-show break, the guys wrestle with the problem of an increasingly weak society and what youth or adult fitness standards might look like. -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPK…

Shelby County Budget Director Michael Thompson talks about the 2024 budget season in county government on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast as well as the savings found in vacant county positions.

Ketogenic diets that are overdone may be hazardous according to new data, ultraviolet light exposure may boost metabolism, and muscle sport athletes have weird motivation. How can you pass all this up on your long holiday weekend?! -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subscribe at Apple iTunes: …

What kind of pain and mental disorders are reduced by exercise - and how intense must it be? Get insights in the "muscle sport news" segment! Then after the mid-show break, the guys re-do the lost discussion on women in strength sports. -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subscribe at Apple iTu…

D'oh! A technical glitch lost us the episode so Dr. Lowery just reiterates the nutrition science news that was discussed at the beginning. What are bioactives and what might they provide for those of us willing to pay extra? How will boosted foods differ from supplements? NOTE: Next week the crew will likely revisit the topic of women in strength s…

A debatable new dietary stimulant and an unusual ketone-related supplement get discussion, then the guys discuss the atypical nature of muscle sport audiences. Are you purely a spectator fan or also a participant? -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.a…

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talked on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast about his $1.6 billion county budget proposal and the change to more local funding for a rebuilding of the Regional One Health campus.By The Daily Memphian

First Phil shares a story from his recent Highland Games competition, then Lonnie offers some breaking science on which type of fish is most associated with serum testosterone. There's even some research on a new shellfish supplement that may help arthritic knees. After the midshow break, the guys discuss the challenges of bringing strength coachin…

A potential anabolic agent in coffee called trigonelline, gets some discussion. Is it the poor man's NAD+ booster? How much muscle can be gained? What's the estimated dose? Find out! After the mid-show break, Phil and Lonnie talk about wisely competing and staying hungry. -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=…

One of the artists working on new stained glass images for Historic Clayborn Temple talks on the “On The Record” podcast about bringing images of the 1968 sanitation workers strike to the frames of the landmark.

The guys break down some obvious and not-so-obvious functional drink trends, and what's behind them. The chat then drifts into a discussion of longevity and how strength sports interact. After the break, Coach Barber shares news and trends on Olympic weightlifting and where it's heading. -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?h…

When does one add complexity to their lifting program? That is, how far can staples like squat, press and row - perhaps with some protein powder - take you? Find out! Also tune in for breaking food science news on cultured meat prices and functional beverages for brain fog. -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_i…

A new observational study suggests a down side to intermittent fasting protocols - which leads to much discussion. After the break, the guys discuss off-the-cuff things to consider when starting out in strength coaching and in sports nutrition as a self-practice. -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG…

A listener mail regarding new science behind "exercise in a pill" leads to a whole episode of discussion on societal movement toward embracing PEDs for fitness and physique purposes. -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionra…

BMI is in the news again as a health marker. Ever been told that you're too heavy for your height? Are there other cheap ways to get similar (or better) info.? Also tune in for what your gut may be doing with tryptophan, declining youth fitness, and - after the break - get crucial help on your quest to being lazy. -------- Donate to the show: https…

A new potential preworkout ingredient, derived from weed, sets the tone for a discussion on getting amped - or relaxed - for the gym and for competition. -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387 Podcast …

Mixing up the science news a bit, Dr. L runs down the titles of breaking studies and the rest of the crew reponds with gut reactions. Topics include processed foods, protein breakfasts, yo-yo dieting, kiwi for cognition, GLP-1 drugs and alcohol, taste buds and eating pace, and more. After the break, Phil talks about why he's traveling and how bring…

After sharing tips on choosing a strength or nutrition workshop, the guys discuss new findings on how much collagen may be needed for connective tissue gains, why separating-out EPA or DHA from your fish oils may be important to athletic recovery, and finally, why back-to-basics strength training needs to be done before hyper-specific skills camps.…

County Commissioner Henri Brooks found out two years ago she was adopted through the Tennessee Children’s Home Society - a notorious black market adoption operation. Her lawsuit against the state could open a “floodgate.” Brooks talked about the sudden revelation in The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast series.…

After breaking news raninging from pre-workout supplements to meat's benefits to injectable drug legalities, the guys discuss motivation - is it better to go with one's strengths or seek motivation in abolishing one's weaknesses? -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subscribe at Apple iTunes: ht…

Early voting in 2024’s first election in Shelby County begins Wednesday, Feb. 14. The Tennessee presidential primaries top the ballot, but Memphis voters haven’t seen much of the presidential campaigns this year.

In a whirlwind of science and lifting news, the guys catch up on new research concerning whether exercise counteracts sugary drink risks, getting paid for fecal donations, occlusion training, and bad strength coaching at some schools. -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subscribe at Apple iTune…

Tennessee Republican Party chairman Scott Golden talks in an “On The Record” podcast about the presidential primaries and general election races.

After a brief update on amino acid supplements, Phil and Lonnie cover breaking news on the billionaire-backed, (drug-) Enhanced Games. Are these Peter Thiel-funded events a viable alternative to the Olympics? Brace yourself for frank discussion on PEDs! -------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subsc…

Listener mails on apple cider vinegar and on collagen lead to discussions on acetic acid and on "nitrogen-spiked" protein bars - what a mine field! Then, after the mid-show break, Phil and Lonnie talk core training. Powerlifters and bodybuilders may have different needs but there are great observations and tips herein! -------- Donate to the show: …

After some science news on NAC supplementation alongside NSAIDs for low back (pinched nerve) pain, and a listener mail on the damage done by micro- and nano-plastics, the guys give practical tips on which certifications are best for beginners who just want to increase knowledge and maybe help a friend. --------- Donate to the show: https://www.payp…

Coffee, preworkouts, warmups, joint sleeves and layering - the guys leave no stones unturned as the country is plunged into sub-zero temperatures. Tune in for news and stories! --------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-o…

First, the news covers a new study on your red light computer screen dimmer, and what's being called a "nutrient collapse" in foods. Then, looking back at 2023 and forward to 2024 brings up select issues the guys have seen and will likely continue to see: Misguided head coaches who want to handle the strength and conditioning, team athletes who don…

New Year's resolutions: Good or bad and why? In a free-wheeling conversation, the guys offer many gold nuggets on how to maximize your long term progress at a time when misguided "fit pros" boast and the over-excited gen pop hits the gym seven days per week - for about the next month before they quit. --------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypa…

How many Christmases has it been? This year the guys cover topics like non-nutritive sweeteners for weight loss, flavonoids in cannabis, massive protein meal benefits, and how science gets filtered through social media. --------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://pod…

After some housekeeping on the newsletter and other projects, Lonnie and Mike geek out over new wearable sensors that can detect sex hormones and caffeine, among other things. Then a listener question gets Mike going on the value of heart rate variability (HRV). After the mid-show break, Phil shares some data on just how weak the gen pop is, and wh…

First the guys discuss a recent study that suggests high-dose fish oil augments strength gains in young as well as older lifters. Then the benefits of spent coffee grounds - and a popular but controversial coffee product - get attention. After the mid-show break, Phil and Lonnie and Mike talk about specific coaching situations and how bolstering a …

After sharing nutrition news on what's about to happen to blueberry availability, for you old school lifters who love them like Paul DeMayo used to, the guys talk about why they think leg size and strength fade in aging lifters and what to do about it. --------- Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N Subsc…