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Welcome to The Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! Each episode you will be joined by your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Daniel Chapelle, Lawrence Grieve and Daniel Yates, all passionate bodybuilders who are engrossed within the bodybuilding community here in Australia. Tune into the podcast for insight into the bodybuilding lifestyle, including everyone’s journeys on and off the stage, regular Q&A’s, guest interviews and of course some banter along the way. We all hope you enjoy! Instagram Handles ...
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Welcome to episode 99 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts are joined by WNBF Australia president, Leah Marie! Leah and the guys discuss a number of topics relevant to the upcoming season A show, including improvements from the previous season, drug testing protocols, plans for team Australia in future years, an…
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Welcome to episode 98 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts collectively decide upon the absolute worst part of prep! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel and leave a five-star rating, it really helps the podcas…
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Welcome to episode 97 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as the recent Arnold Classic shows, RIR vs failure for muscle hypertrophy, losing hit points IRL, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you…
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Welcome to episode 96 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as pre-workout guidelines, optimising the mind-muscle connection, tips for first-time competitors, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope yo…
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Welcome to episode 95 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as assessing progress in the improvement season, switching coaches, reversing into a show, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy!…
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Welcome to episode 94 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as bodybuilding gladiator names, effectiveness of green tea, making a living in the fitness industry, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope…
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Welcome to episode 93 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as making friends in bodybuilding, refeed strategies, natural limits for muscle growth, sugar free beverages in prep, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the pod…
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Welcome to episode 92 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as emerging bodybuilding categories, pre-prep prerequisites, drug testing budgets, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We woul…
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Welcome to episode 91 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts are joined by Beccy Pateman! 2023 was an incredible season for Beccy as she claimed the Natural Olympia Pro Figure World Title as well as the Pro Fitbody World Title at WNBF Worlds! Tune in to hear all about her amazing season and much more! Thank you ag…
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Welcome to episode 90 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts are joined by Dr Eric Helms! Eric is a WNBF Pro Bodybuilder, chief science officer of Team 3DMJ and one of the most prominent contributors to the evidence based fitness scene and the sport of natural bodybuilding! Thank you again for tuning into the podc…
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Welcome to episode 89 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as how one should track volume for smaller muscle groups like delts and arms, cardio vs steps in prep and how to go about pumping up backstage. All of this plus MUCH MORE! Thank …
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Welcome to episode 88 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as improving weak points within one's own physique, what recovery methods are worth your time and much, much MORE! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enj…
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Welcome to episode 87 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as hunger management in comp prep, favourite meals when dieting, considerations as a plant-based bodybuilder, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and…
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Welcome to episode 86 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as 2024 goals, bodyweight plateaus, optimal training splits, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate i…
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Welcome to episode 85 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of unconventional topics such as outdated technology, unpopular opinions, love life, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly app…
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Welcome to episode 84 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as natural vs enhanced bodybuilding, weight gain post show, common sayings in the fitness industry, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope y…
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Welcome to episode 83 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! This week your hosts have a "would you rather" themed episode, discussing all scenarios from "no zingers or no iliac pulldown" to "be in an aggressive prep or surplus for the next 20 years". Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if…
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Welcome to episode 82 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode all your hosts are back together! Tune in to hear a recap of Lawrence's and Dan's adventures in the USA! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel and leave a five-sta…
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Welcome to episode 81 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode you are joined by Jack and DC, who provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as optimal sets for leg growth, tracking meals out in the improvement season, activity trackers, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the …
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Welcome to episode 80 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode you are joined by Jack and DC, who provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as psychology in prep, protein recommendations, enjoyability of training, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you…
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Welcome to episode 79 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode two of your hosts are connecting from the USA. After many hours of eventful travel, DY & Lawrence provide a rundown of their past 24 hours and week ahead including trips to Walmart, peak week plans, noteworthy gyms, and much more! Thank you again for tuning into th…
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Welcome to episode 78 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as the 2023 Olympia, Lawrence's flight plan to Seattle, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you…
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Welcome to episode 77 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as the recent WNBF Australia show, top & back-off sets, rest times between sets, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would …
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Welcome to episode 76 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as the recent ICN & IFBB national shows, the future of bodybuilding in Australia, avoiding a post comp slump, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and…
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Welcome to episode 75 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as polygraph testing, best types of rice for bodybuilding, post show recovery guidelines, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! …
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Welcome to episode 74 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as fat loading during peak week, training block designs, recovery modalities for bodybuilding, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you en…
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Welcome to episode 73 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and recap a few of the bodybuilding shows held in Australia this past weekend! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the cha…
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Welcome to episode 72 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts are joined by special guest Joey Cantlin! Joey and the BDU crew recap the recent ICN QLD show and answer a bunch of listener questions on recent updates to WNBF, the use of judging scorecards, classic physique vs bodybuilding and much, MUCH more! Thank y…
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Welcome to episode 71 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as steps vs cardio, creatine vs protein powder, volume vs intensity in prep, recovering post-show, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope yo…
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Welcome to episode 70 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts recap the recent ICN Tropix show and discuss a number of topics such as IBS issues in prep, favourite hypertrophy movements, flat vs spilled on show day, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would gre…
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Welcome to episode 69 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts are joined by experienced coach and pro bodybuilder, Brandon Kempter (@brandonkempter)! Brandon and the guys discuss a number of topics such as show day tips, foods to avoid during peak week, PED use for first-time competitors, and much, MUCH more! Thank…
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Welcome to episode 68 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts are joined by accomplished IFBB bikini competitors, Chloe Spring (@chloespring92) and Lisa Reid (@lisajanereid)! Chloe and Lisa discuss their current comp preps in addition to a number of topics such as their natty status, tips for first time competitors…
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Welcome to episode 67 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts are joined by WNBF Australia president, Sebastian Valdivia! Sebastian and the guys discuss a number of topics relevant to the upcoming season B, including the registration process, achievement of pro cards, judging panel, drug testing, and much, MUCH mor…
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Welcome to episode 66 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as the pros and cons of receiving a pro card, intermittent fasting for bodybuilding, switching coaches after prep, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcas…
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Welcome to episode 65 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as the use of lifting belts, binge eating during prep, blood flow restriction training, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We…
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Welcome to episode 64 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as pre-workout meal timing, dealing with time off training and injuries, creating a calorie deficit in prep, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and …
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Welcome to episode 63 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as structuring refeed days during a contest prep, lowest calories ever, training heavy vs training hard, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we h…
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Welcome to episode 62 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts are joined by ICN Queensland president, Jason Woodforth! Jason and the guys discuss a number of topics relevant to the upcoming season B, including tips for first-time competitors, posing critiques, drug testing protocol, and much, MUCH more! Thank you a…
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Welcome to episode 61 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts are joined by experienced competitor and coach, Nicole Hitchcock (@_nicolehitchcock)! Nicole and the guys discuss a number of topics such as fasted cardio during prep, top movements for quad growth, leg day struggles and much, MUCH more! Thank you again …
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Welcome to episode 60 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as broscience vs evidence-based information, emerging lengthened partials research, the meaning behind bodybuilding and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podca…
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Welcome to episode 59 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and answer a bunch of listener questions on top pre-workout supplements, competing every season, weirdest food combinations during prep, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope …
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Welcome to episode 58 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and answer a bunch of listener questions on tips for first time competitors, management of hunger and cravings while dieting, top anabolic cereals, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast a…
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Welcome to episode 57 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on Jack's progress in Kuwait, they whether or not you need a specific ratio of exercises to avoid injury, they talk about whether or the rise of AI will change the coaching landscape and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into …
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Welcome to episode 56 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts speculate on the REAL reason Jack is overseas, they discuss the strangest things they have eaten for protein, the best way to deload and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if yo…
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Welcome to episode 55 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts are joined by ICN fitness pro Montana Owens (@montanao) to discuss her next competition season as well as which of each preps has been the hardest and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly ap…
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Welcome to episode 54 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and answer a bunch of listener questions on the best and worst gym attire, weight gain post show, the most underrated and overrated gym exercises, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast an…
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Welcome to episode 53 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and answer a bunch of listener questions on prep brain moments, increasing volume in comp prep, genetics vs mindset, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would …
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Welcome to episode 52 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and answer a bunch of listener questions on avoiding muscle loss while dieting, favourite classic poses, top 3 Australian natural bodybuilders, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and w…
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Welcome to episode 51 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and answer a bunch of listener questions on the benefits of spots or "assisted reps", nutrition during comp prep, protein intake myths, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope y…
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Welcome to episode 50 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and answer a bunch of listener questions on rest-pause sets, peak week timelines, use of refined carbs in the off-season, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We w…
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