
462: Why Bodybuilders Should Deadlift - Brandon Kempter
In this episode, Steve Hall interviews Brandon Kempter, a renowned natural bodybuilding coach and competitor, about his journey back to the stage after a five-year hiatus. They discuss the mental shif...
5 Apr 20251h 15min

461: A Hero's Journey | Obesity to Stage - Colby Sousa
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Colby Sousa—sport scientist, coach, and lifter—to discuss his journey from being an overweight kid to pursuing a PhD in hypertrophy research under Eric Helms. We ...
29 Mar 20251h 10min

460: Clean Thinking & Digital Dementia - Scott Stevenson
In this conversation, Steve Hall and Dr. Scott Stevenson delve into the implications of AI on our lives, particularly in the context of coaching and bodybuilding. They discuss the importance of 'clean...
22 Mar 20251h 21min

459: Competing & Eating Disorders - Astrid Naranjo
Astrid Naranjo joins the podcast to share her journey through her first competitive season. We discuss what finally made her step on stage, how she handled the highs and lows of prep, and the key less...
15 Mar 20251h 14min

458: Higher Training Volumes & Optimal Protein Intake - Eric Helms
Dr. Eric Helms is back on the podcast for an in-depth discussion on his latest training and nutrition insights. We revisit his uni-corn offseason gains, how his recent mini cut set him up for prep, an...
8 Mar 20251h 56min

457: What Training Studies Actually Look Like | An Insight Look From Industry Experts & Researchers
In this episode of the Revive Stronger podcast, we dive into how training studies are actually conducted with insights from Eric Helms, Dr. Eduardo de Souza, Chris Barakat, Jake Remmert, Martin Refalo...
1 Mar 20251h 4min

456: A Misrepresentation of Science: Training Volume - Eduardo De Souza
In this episode of the Revive Stronger podcast, Dr. Eduardo De Souza joins us to dissect the latest research on training volume and muscle hypertrophy. We explore how recent meta-analyses have shaped ...
22 Feb 20251h 24min

455: Does Novelty Spark Muscle Gain? - Eric Trexler
In this episode of the Revive Stronger podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Eric Trexler to unpack the role of novelty in muscle growth. Is switching things up essential for gains, or is it overrated? We’ll div...
15 Feb 20251h 14min



















