Ep. 133 - The Shady History of Supplements (ft. Dr. Conor Heffernan)
Dr. Conor Heffernan, the Strength historian, and Ben Esgro, the dual-masters degreed sports nutrition/pharmaceutical chemistry formulation artiste are both back on Iron Culture for this monster episod...
23 Aug 20211h 36min
Ep. 132 - Where Does Broscience Come From?
This episode will hit your ears like a sonic boom, changing your perspective on "broscience" in a flash. Where do lifting myths come from? Locker room convos between Chad Broseph and Chance Halfsquat?...
16 Aug 20211h 28min
Ep. 131- Training To Failure (What the Science Actually Says)
If you don't train to failure, you'll be a failure. It not only sounds good, but it also appeals to the hardcore inner masochist in every serious lifter that's just waiting to strike in the comments s...
9 Aug 20212h
Ep. 130 - We Were WRONG
The cornerstone of scientific thinking is updating your beliefs based on the available evidence. Unfortunately this conflicts with the cornerstone of being a cult of personality guru leader, which req...
2 Aug 20211h 26min
Ep. 129 - Elite Level Powerlifting (Champions Edition)
2021 USAPL nationals was just back after a year off due to COVID. So, emotions were high, the competition was fierce and as always, USAPL nationals didn't disappoint. This episode we host the "winner'...
26 Jul 20211h 38min
Episode 128 - Book Bodybuilding & The Dog (ft. Ryan Doris)
This episode of Iron Culture was a classic. You want lifting-specific introspection which will resonate with anyone in the culture of lifting? Look no further! In this episode the one and only Ryan Do...
19 Jul 20211h 33min
Ep. 127 - Supplement Science: Everything You Didn't Know About Stimulants (But Should)
Ben Esgro is back on Iron Culture to do another deep dive. This time, we discuss all things stimulants. What are stimulants, exactly? What makes a stimulant stimulating? Which stimulants are most pote...
12 Jul 20211h 29min
Ep. 126 - Competing At The Highest Level In Powerlifting: An Inside Look (ft. Bryce Lewis and Ashton Rouska)
Does being a competitor require a competitive mindset? In some sports, yes. But in powerlifting, you arguably could just focus on yourself, progressing, and show up on game day ignorant to your compet...
5 Jul 20211h 23min
