Starting Strength Radio

Starting Strength Radio

Starting Strength is the bestselling book on the most fundamental and effective approach to strength training ever written. Mark Rippetoe hosts Starting Strength Radio where he discusses topics of interest, primarily to him, but perhaps also to you.

Episodes

Combat Effectiveness with Drew Estell | Starting Strength Radio #323

June 25, 2025 • 68 mins
Rip is joined in the studio by Drew Estell of Baer Solutions for a discussion of combat effectiveness, firearm training, and related topics.
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The Gillenwaters and the Gyms | Starting Strength Radio #322

June 19, 2025 • 65 mins
Starting Strength Gyms' very own Ray, Ben, and Jen Gillenwater join Rip on the show to discuss operations, political and regulatory climates, and training at the Gyms.
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Strength and Soldiering with Justin Goonan | Starting Strength Radio #321

June 12, 2025 • 58 mins
Justin Goonan, Army strength and conditioning coach, joins Rip, Nick, and Rusty to discuss training, testing, and working with military populations.
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Safety Habits in the Gym | Starting Strength Radio #320

June 5, 2025 • 64 mins
Rip and crew discuss how to manage equipment to maximize lifting safety, covering rack use, trip hazards, and other risky situations to avoid.
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Q&A Episode - Caffeine, Maintenance, and Giving up | Starting Strength Radio #319

May 29, 2025 • 70 mins
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
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Prostate Health and Testosterone | Starting Strength Radio #318

May 22, 2025 • 60 mins
Urologist Dr. Victoria Bird joins Rip to discuss prostate health, the protective benefits of testosterone, and treatment protocols for prostate cancer.
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Origin and Evolution of the Blue Book | Starting Strength Radio #317

May 15, 2025 • 86 mins
Rip and stef talk about how the Blue Book - the third edition of Starting Strength - was developed.
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Q&A Episode - Zero G, Leg Length, and Analgesics | Starting Strength Radio #316

May 9, 2025 • 37 mins
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
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Peptides, Panels, and More with Dr. Mike Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #315

May 1, 2025 • 78 mins
Rip discusses peptide hormones and interpretation of lab panels with Dr. Mike Wittmer.
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Tariffs, Trade, and Tension with Karl Denninger | Starting Strength Radio #314

April 24, 2025 • 74 mins
Karl Denninger returns to the podcast to discuss the costs and benefits of current and past economic actions and their ramifications.
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The Foundations of the Program | Starting Strength Radio #313

April 17, 2025 • 76 mins
Rip discusses the foundations that Starting Strength model is built on to develop strength - movement patterns, stress, incremental loading.
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Q&A Episode - Media Hate, Most Important Lift, and the Perfect Burger | Starting Strength Radio #312

April 10, 2025 • 76 mins
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
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Training Combat-Ready Soldiers, not Powerlifters | Starting Strength Radio #311

April 3, 2025 • 57 mins
Rip discusses how the those entering basic training are the demographic that most rapidly gets strong using the Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression and how a change in approach would prepare soldiers to operate effectively in the modern military environment.
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The Military Needs Strength with Grunt Proof | Starting Strength Radio #310

March 27, 2025 • 67 mins
Randall of Grunt Proof joins Rip to discuss the importance of strength for the modern military and how to get it done.
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The World Needs Stronger Women | Starting Strength Radio #309

March 19, 2025 • 58 mins
Rip and team discuss the importance of strength training for women, common misconceptions that can block proper training, and why Starting Strength for women is... Starting Strength.
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Q&A Episode - Backs, Tendons, and Peak Male Existence

March 13, 2025 • 98 mins
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
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Perspective on Testosterone Therapy with Dr. Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #307

March 5, 2025 • 60 mins
Dr. Wittmer returns to discuss factors in testosterone replacement therapy, synergy with lifting and diet, and the importance of taking charge of your own health rather than relying on the standard medical industry.
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Training Stages and Age | Starting Strength Radio #306

February 26, 2025 • 59 mins
Rip discusses how programming changes as strength accumulates as a result of training and what aspects vary when trainees start at different ages.
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Q&A Episode - TRT, Cutting Weight, and Success | Starting Strength Radio #305

February 20, 2025 • 76 mins
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
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Fast Cars, New Cars, Favorite Cars with Bobby Campbell | Starting Strength Radio #304

February 13, 2025 • 73 mins
Rip talks to his friend, master mechanic Bobby Campbell, about cars, cars, and more cars.
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