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Think BIG Bodybuilding
by Think BIG Bodybuilding Media
Podcast by Think BIG Bodybuilding Media
Episodes
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Blood Sweat & Gear 365: Our Biggest PED Mistakes + Growth Hormone Q&A
What are the biggest PED mistakes experienced bodybuilding coaches have made? Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally share personal stories and lessons learned on Blood Sweat & Gear, then tackle growth hormone questions in bodybuilding. Starting with a rough clenbuterol experience, we discuss...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 406
Hadi Choopan is preparing for the 2027 Arnold Classic with Milos Sarcev. Could this partnership bring his best look yet? Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally discuss how Hadi could stack up against Nick Walker, Andrew Jacked and Samson Dauda in a potential showdown between four former...
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Drugs n Stuff 330 YK-11: Is It Actually Worth Using? + Steroid Q&A
YK-11 in bodybuilding: what does the science actually show, and how much is hype? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the myostatin inhibitor claims, injectable YK-11 concerns, its chemical structure, and questions about dosing, cycle length, and testosterone suppression on Drugs ’n’…
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Blood Sweat & Gear 364 Clenbuterol Pros & Cons + Rapid-Fire Steroid Q&A
Check Out Our Affiliates And Sponsors Here https://thinkbigbodybuilding.com Clenbuterol for fat loss: how long does a dose stay effective, should you stop it on a refeed, and what are the pros and cons? Coaches Andrew Berry and Scott McNally share their experience in a rapid-fire listener Q&A on...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 405 Is Insulin Overrated? How Much Did Ron & Dusty Actually Use?
Is insulin overrated for building muscle? Ron Partlow and Dusty Hanshaw share their experiences with insulin in bodybuilding, how little they relied on it, and their thoughts on using it for contest peaking. Scott McNally joins the conversation on this episode of It’s Just Bodybuilding. Plus, did...
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Drugs n Stuff 329 Injectable DHT (Stanolone): Worth the Hype? + Steroid QA
Injectable DHT, also known as stanolone, is getting plenty of attention in bodybuilding. But what are the benefits, what are the drawbacks, and how much of the excitement is hype? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally discuss it on Drugs ’n’ Stuff, including Vigorous Steve’s early use, Paul Barnett’s...
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Our Olympia Predictions Aged TERRIBLY 😂 It's Just Bodybuilding/Blood Sweat & Gear
Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally team up for an It’s Just Bodybuilding × Blood Sweat & Gear crossover, looking back at the 2026 Mr. Olympia and the predictions we got wrong. We debate Nick Walker vs. Derek Lunsford, Samson Dauda’s finals performance, the judging, and who...
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Drugs n Stuff 328 Does GH Timing Actually Matter? + Fake Steroid Update
Dave Crosland and Scott McNally return to the fake steroid product from a well-known source. They also discuss a recent steroid bust and how making gear from inexpensive raw powders can turn into a business with serious consequences. Then it’s listener questions, including one that cuts through…
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Blood Sweat & Gear 363 Oral Steroids at the Start or End? + Minimum Gear On A Cut
Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally answer listener questions about starting versus finishing a cycle with oral steroids, using gear during a recomp, and taking orals only on training days. They also discuss minimum dosing to preserve muscle when cutting to 10% body fat, concerns about...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 403 Our Mr. Olympia Top 5 + The Biggest Sleeper
Who will finish in the top five at the 2026 Mr. Olympia? Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally break down the Olympia lineup and the five bodybuilders they believe are in the mix: Samson Dauda, Derek Lunsford, Andrew Jacked, Nick Walker and Martin Fitzwater. They discuss Samson’s latest...
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Drugs n Stuff 327 We Lab Tested This Steroid. It Was FAKE + PED QA
Fake steroids are on the market, and this time we have independent lab testing showing what was actually in the product. In this episode of Drugs n Stuff, Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the test results, the company's response when confronted with them, the limitations of testing an...
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Muscle Minds 191 Does L-Carnitine Really Upregulate Androgen Receptors? | Study Breakdown
Does L-carnitine actually increase androgen receptor content—or has social media exaggerated what the research shows? In this episode of Muscle Minds, Scott Stevenson presents a detailed breakdown of the Kraemer L-carnitine study behind this popular bodybuilding claim. Scott Stevenson and Scott...
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Blood Sweat & Gear 362
Is the post-diet rebound really where bodybuilders make some of their best gains, or did the growth actually happen during prep and only become visible once calories come back up and the physique fills out? Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally kick off Blood Sweat & Gear with a deep dive…
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It's Just Bodybuilding 402 Samson Shows His Hand + The 10 Best Bro Vacations
Samson Dauda makes a surprising move just weeks before the Mr. Olympia, jumping into the Europa Pro in Germany and giving everyone an early look at his Olympia condition. Scott McNally, Ron Partlow and Dusty Hanshaw break down Samson’s chances of winning the Olympia, where Derek Lunsford fits…
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Drugs n Stuff 326 600mg Oral Steroids EVERY DAY?! + Steroid QA
Scott McNally and Dave Crosland are back with a slightly different start to Drugs n Stuff. Before getting into the usual steroid talk, Scott surprises Dave with a gift he definitely wasn’t expecting. Then it’s into Steroids in the News with a recent steroid bust that affected a lot of people in…
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Drugs n Stuff 325 The Craziest Things He Did To Bulk + Steroid QA
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done to bulk? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally look back at the extremes bodybuilders will go to in the pursuit of size — and how distorted your perception of your own body can become along the way. Then we get into your questions on a 15-year-old using Test,...
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Blood Sweat & Gear 360 Insulin While Dieting & Would BioIdentical Hormones Only Limit Gains?
Can insulin have a place in a fat loss diet? Scott McNally, Skip Hill and Andrew Berry talk about insulin use while dieting, whether bioidentical hormones can limit bodybuilding progress, PED use in natural shows, Anavar vs. Anadrol pre-workout, cardio vs. daily step count, knowing when body fat…
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It's Just Anabolic Bodybuilding 401 Big Paul Barnett on Training After 40 + Celebrities on Steroids?
Big Paul Barnett from Anabolic Bodybuilding joins Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally for a special crossover episode of It’s Just Bodybuilding. The guys talk training after 40, celebrities on steroids and Natty or Not, Regan Grimes heading to the Olympia, GLP-1s, insulin resistance,...
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Drugs n Stuff 324 Eli Lilly’s NEW Strategy to Shut Down Peptide Sites + Steroid Q&A
Eli Lilly is escalating its fight against companies selling unapproved retatrutide — and this time, the lawsuits could have implications far beyond GLP-1s. Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down what makes these lawsuits different and what they could mean for research chemical and peptide...
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Blood Sweat & Gear 359 Bleu Taylor Under Fire After Multiple Client Deaths | When Health Has to Come First
Two athletes who worked with bodybuilding coach Bleu Taylor have passed away, raising difficult questions about coaching responsibility, athlete health and knowing when a situation is beyond a coach’s role. Dr. Ashley speaks publicly about the loss of her husband and her concerns about his...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 400 Did Regan Get Screwed? + 5 Rules for Surviving Contest Prep
Did Regan Grimes get screwed at the 2026 Texas Pro? We break down his close battle with Patrick Moore, plus John Jewett, Andrew Jacked and Nick Walker’s Olympia prep. Then, 5 rules for surviving contest prep without ruining the rest of your life — staying focused without letting bodybuilding…
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Muscle Minds 190 How Insulin REALLY Works in Bodybuilding | Deep Dive
Scott Stevenson delivers one of the deepest explanations of insulin use in bodybuilding we've ever done on Muscle Minds. Using a full presentation, Scott breaks down what actually happens when you combine your body's natural insulin response with exogenous insulin — and why the usual "insulin...
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Drugs n Stuff 323 “Testosterone-Induced Mania”?! + Best “Dry” Steroids for Strength
Paradigm Peptides owner is headed to prison — and one customer testified that he suffers from “testosterone-induced mania.” Dave Crosland and Scott McNally react to the news story before getting into your questions on TRT Plus, strength compounds, SHBG, high-dose testosterone, Tren, DHB, first...
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Blood Sweat & Gear 358 Can You Train 7 Days a Week and Still Grow?
Can you train 7 days a week and still maximize muscle growth? Scott McNally, Skip Hill and Andrew Berry break down training frequency, recovery, volume and how age changes what you can get away with. Plus, we cover Anadrol, Tren muscle pain, Proviron dosing, building muscle in your 40s, extreme...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 399 James Hollingshead WINS Atlanta + Guess the Bodybuilder Quote!
James Hollingshead wins the Atlanta Pro — and he looked incredible. Dusty Hanshaw was there in person and brought back some great footage, so we break down James’ win along with Regan Grimes, Patrick Moore, Joe Palacious and the rest of the Atlanta lineup. Then we switch gears for one of our...
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How Kuba Cielen Builds a Steroid Cycle
IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen joins us to break down why not all steroids are created equal—and why the best cycle depends on how YOU respond. Kuba explains how he chooses compounds for himself and his clients, why high testosterone is his foundation, Masteron vs Primobolan, titrating testosterone, and...
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Blood Sweat & Gear 357 TRT vs TRT Plus: When Does More Actually Make Sense?
Should you ever cruise on more than TRT between steroid cycles? In this episode of Blood Sweat & Gear, Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down when a higher cruise dose might make sense, who it doesn't make sense for, and the long-term tradeoffs every enhanced lifter should...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 398 Nick Walker SHOCKS Tampa + 10 Biggest Lies Bodybuilders Tell
Nick Walker made a statement at the 2026 IFBB Tampa Pro, and we're breaking down exactly why he dominated the lineup, what it means for the Atlanta Pro this weekend, and how it changes the Olympia picture. Then things get a lot more entertaining as we reveal our Top 10 Lies Bodybuilders Tell, one...
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Drugs n Stuff 322 New Study: Are Tren Users Less Healthy Than Other Steroid Users? + Tren & Deca Together
Dave Crosland and Scott McNally are back to answer your bodybuilding and PED questions! We break down a new study comparing trenbolone users to steroid users who don't use tren and discuss what it may tell us about the long-term health risks of running tren, including the idea of using it...
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Muscle Minds 188 The Best Workout Split for Busy Lifters + Do Steroids Burn Fat?
Can you build muscle without living in the gym? In this episode of Muscle Minds, Scott Stevenson and Scott McNally answer a listener's question about creating the most effective training split for a busy truck driver with limited time to train. Then they tackle one of the biggest myths in...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 397 How Did James Hollingshead Lose This Show?
Can James Hollingshead Still Make the Olympia? We break down the controversial results from the 2026 Huanji China Pro, where many fans (including us) felt James Hollingshead deserved the win over Behrouz Tabani. We compare the poses shot-by-shot, discuss what the result means for Olympia...
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Drugs n Stuff 321 Calling Out Dave Palumbo - Year Round Tren?
Dave Crosland and Scott McNally are back to answer your bodybuilding and PED questions! This week, two listener questions have us breaking down advice from Dave Palumbo. Do we agree with his recommended off-season cycle? What about his thoughts on using trenbolone year-round? We explain where we...
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Blood Sweat & Gear 356 Poverty Prep: Coaches Build a Winning Contest Cycle on a Budget
Poverty Prep: If you could only use testosterone plus ONE additional anabolic added just two weeks before the show, how would you get stage ready? Coaches Skip Hill, Scott McNally, and guest coach Nelson Jones break down exactly how they'd approach this challenge, discussing compound selection,...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 396 Is This Nick Walker's BEST Ever? + 10 Things Only Bodybuilders Understand
Nick Walker's latest physique update has everyone talking ahead of the Tampa Pro. We break down his rivalry with Jo Palacios, discuss Patrick Moore's confidence going into the show, and then hit the whiteboard for 10 Things Only Bodybuilders Understand before some topics on training, nutrition,...
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Drugs n Stuff 320 Why Steroid Cycles Stop Working (And How to Keep Growing) + PED QA
Why do steroids stop producing the same gains over time? In this episode of Drugs N Stuff, Scott McNally and Dave Crosland explain why simply running more drugs for longer eventually leads to diminishing returns—and how experienced bodybuilders structure long growth phases to keep making…
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Blood Sweat & Gear 355 The Biggest Mistake Bodybuilders Make With Their Coach
Every bodybuilding coach has experienced it—clients leaving out important details, changing the plan, or saying they're following instructions when they aren't. Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally explain why it happens, how experienced coaches recognize it, and why honesty leads…
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It's Just Bodybuilding 395 Bodybuilding After 40: What Actually Changes (+ Top 5 Movie Physiques)
Bodybuilding after 40 doesn't have to mean smaller, weaker, or slower. Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally discuss how training, recovery, and nutrition evolve with age before ranking the greatest movie physiques ever put on screen—from Rambo to Reacher and beyond. 00:00 The Rambo...
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Drugs n Stuff 319 Anadrol vs Winstrol in a Cut + Rapid Fire Steroid QA
Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the real differences between Anadrol and Winstrol during a contest cut before answering rapid-fire questions on TRT, Tren, HGH, SHBG, estrogen management, Nandrolone for joint pain, cycle design, bloodwork, CGMs for bodybuilding, and much more. 0:00...
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Blood Sweat & Gear 354 3 Easy-to-Manage Steroid Cycles | Coaches Explain Why They Work
Looking for a simple, effective PED approach without unnecessary complexity? Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally break down three of the easiest anabolic cycles to manage, why they chose them, and why Primobolan didn't make the cut for us. Plus, they answer listener questions on TRT...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 394 James Hollingshead's BEST Look Ever? & Top 10 Jobs for Bodybuilders
Jordan Hutchinson takes the win at the Portugal Pro, but did James Hollingshead bring the best physique of his career? We break down the top two, talk Olympia implications, answer training questions, and wrap things up with a fun countdown of the 10 best jobs for bodybuilders. It's Just...
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Drugs n Stuff 318 Why Doesn't Anyone Use Testosterone Isocaproate?
On this episode of DNS, Dave Crosland and Scott McNally answer listener questions covering Testosterone Isocaproate, injection frequency, cycle design, HGH, peptides, heart health, Clenbuterol, TRT, and much more. 0:00 Dave is a Ray of F’ing Sunshine 0:40 Support the show with our advertisers…
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Blood Sweat & Gear 353 Every Steroid Ranked: S Tier to F Tier | Coaches Decide ⭐
FOR EDUCATION ONLY : From testosterone to trenbolone and everything in between, coaches Andrew Berry and Scott McNally rank the most well-known anabolic steroids from S Tier to F Tier based on their experience, discussing their characteristics, limitations, side effects, and role in bodybuilding....
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Muscle Minds 189 Putting It All Together for Peak Week | Training, Carb Loading & Water Manipulation
Peak week isn't about one trick—it's about getting every piece to work together. Scott Stevenson joins Scott McNally for an in-depth discussion on training, carb loading, water manipulation, and the physiology behind bringing your best physique to the stage. If you're a competitive bodybuilder or...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 393 Can Ranya Temizkan Become the Next Big Star in Women's Bodybuilding?
In Episode 393 of It's Just Bodybuilding, Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally sit down with new IFBB Pro and Mutant athlete Ranya Temizkan. They discuss her journey to the pro stage, training with her husband and coach, contest prep, the future of women's bodybuilding, and the mindset...
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Drugs n Stuff 317 New Information on the HGH Crackdown + PED Q&A
This week on Drugs N Stuff, Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the FDA's latest guidance and what it could mean for underground HGH entering the United States. We also discuss the testosterone shortage, poor lab testing, muscle memory research, fertility, cycle design, Equipoise, TRT...
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Blood Sweat & Gear 352 What it REALLY took to win Classic Physique Overall at Jr. Nationals
On this episode of Blood Sweat & Gear, Scott McNally and Andrew Berry break down exactly what it took to coach a Classic Physique athlete to the Overall title and an IFBB Pro Card at Jr. Nationals. From a three-year transformation to making weight, water loading, carb loading, and peak week...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 392 Has Bodybuilding Devalued the Pro Card?
In this episode of It's Just Bodybuilding, Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally and Special Guest Turner Riddle tackle a controversial question: Is bodybuilding losing its prestige? We discuss the explosion of NPC and IFBB Pro cards, whether becoming a pro bodybuilder means the same thing it...
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Progressive Overload Is More Than Adding Weight : Kuba Cielen
IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen joins Scott McNally to break down what progressive overload really means for muscle growth. Most lifters think it's just adding weight to the bar, but Kuba explains the deeper principles that continue driving progress long after the beginner stage. If you're serious about...
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Blood Sweat & Gear 351 Old School Carb Cycling Still Works + Halotestin v Superdrol Precontest?
Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally answer listener questions on contest prep, fat loss, thyroid use, GH shortages, first cycles, carb cycling, and the old-school strategies that still work today. Plus, a discussion on GH availability, Halotestin and Superdrol before contests,...
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It's Just Bodybuilding 391 Derek Lunsford Can't Escape The Phil Heath Effect
Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally discuss Hadi Choopan's response to Derek Lunsford, the Phil Heath era, judging, posing, contest prep, training, peptide "experts" and an Overrated or Underrated showdown on some of bodybuilding's best topics. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Featured On Nick's Strength…
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