Savage Perspective Podcast

Are you making the single biggest mistake in your fitness journey? What if everything you thought you knew about building a strong, muscular physique was wrong, and the secret was hiding in disciplines you've been avoiding? In episode 823 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with dancer and Pilates expert Andrea Leigh to reveal why women should embrace strength training to build bone density and why yo...

What if you could build a massively successful business from just a $3,500 investment and a powerful mission? In episode 822 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes sits down with Anton Krecic, the founder of Seven Weeks Coffee, to reveal how he did just that. Anton shares his incredible journey of starting a for-profit coffee company with a pro-life mission, turning a simple idea into a nationwide movement that supports pr...

Greg just got back from Las Vegas, and we kicked things off swapping stories from his trip. He hit up the legendary Dragon’s Lair gym — all red and black, packed with Arsenal equipment, and complete with a lobby full of keto-friendly meal prep and supplements. He even linked up with Joe Davis, who was out there competing at the Olympia. Greg also caught The Eagles live at the Sphere, which sounded absolutely insane — a full 360-deg...

Did you know that 50% of the US water supply is contaminated with "forever chemicals" that you can't detox from your body? These invisible toxins, along with hidden mold in your home, could be the real reason for your chronic fatigue, brain fog, and mystery illnesses. In episode 821 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Dr. Kelly McCann to expose the shocking truths about how environmental toxins are s...

Imagine being told that the key to healing your body is to eat ultra-processed junk food. In episode 820 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Lexi Noel, a 19-year-old entrepreneur who shares her incredible story of overcoming an anorexia diagnosis at age 13. Lexi discusses how she rejected a dietitian's advice and instead found healing and mental clarity by researching ingredients and embracing a ...

This week we’re recapping an absolutely incredible weekend at the inaugural 2025 Natural State Savages bodybuilding competition. Greg walked away with first place in Masters Classic Physique and earned his WNBF pro card—at 45 years old, no less! He also placed fourth in a stacked open class, proving just how competitive the show was.

We share what it felt like both behind the scenes and on stage—how smooth everything ran, the camara...

What if your own body turned against you, making you allergic to life itself? Don Dillon's career as a Navy officer was destroyed by a mysterious illness that caused hundreds of seizures, a battle that shows what real mental toughness is. In episode 819 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Don about his journey from a failed medical system to discovering the ketogenic diet. They discuss how Don used b...

Are you wired to be soft? Discover how choosing the harder path physically rewires your brain’s “grit center” for unbreakable mental toughness and discipline. In episode 818 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with author and high performance coach Ryan Munsey to explore the raw truths of building true strength. They discuss how simple daily choices, like taking the stairs, forge the discipline needed for...

This week’s episode is short and sweet because it’s peak week and the show is right around the corner. Greg’s feeling all the prep fatigue - hungry, irritable, and sore - but also the leanest and best he’s ever looked. We talk about how to bounce back after slip-ups, why you don’t “slash all four tires” when you get a flat, and how consistency pays off.

We share some behind-the-scenes details about the inaugural show: we hit our goa...

Discover how eating only ultra-processed foods for 30 days can tank your testosterone by 30% and cause a 5.5x increase in dangerous visceral fat, even when calories and weight stay the same. In episode 817 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, your host Robert Sikes sits down with Throne founder Scott Hickle to reveal the shocking truth about how the standard American diet impacts your hormones, gut health, and mood. Scott shares the ...

Is the future of performance enhancement creating 350-pound genetic mutant bodybuilders? In episode 816 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with peptide expert Jay Campbell to reveal the shocking truth about new fat loss drugs, controversial fasting methods, and the future of human potential. They explore how new peptides are changing muscle growth and fat loss forever and discuss why most of what you kno...

We kick off with positive Monday energy and a real talk moment from Greg. After a long weekend and some creeping anxiety, he polished off way too many calories in minutes—think bricks, pork rinds, protein shakes—the whole spiral. We don’t sugarcoat it, and we don’t glamorize “fixing” it either. No punishment cardio. No crash corrections. Own it, hydrate, move, learn, and get right back on plan. The mental game of prep is often the ...

We kick this one off AMA-style and with a tasty update: Buttered Maple Bacon Keto Brick is back as a seasonal drop this Sunday, the 14th, at noon Central. We talk fall vibes, pecan butter and chunks, and why the cacao-butter version hits just right. 

We also run through how we’re leveling up the Natural State Savages show: bigger medals and trophies (plus a fun surprise), premium venue with dedicated dressing rooms and a backstage l...

Discover the truth about your body fat percentage and why your bathroom scale is lying to you. In episode 813 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Dexafit's Jerry Bylers to reveal what a DEXA scan truly says about your body composition, visceral fat, and bone density. They analyze Robert's personal results from years of a ketogenic diet, exploring his resting metabolic rate, VO2 max, and how h...

Could you row 2,700 miles across the Pacific Ocean fueled by nothing but fat? In episode 812 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Virta Health CEO Sami Inkinen, a man who did just that to expose the truth about sugar and carbohydrates. Sami shares his incredible story of going from a world class triathlete to pre-diabetic, a journey that led him to question everything about nutrition. He explains how ...

We open loose and light—think random earworms and inside jokes—then tee up next week’s format: a full-on Work AMA. We’ve got a stack of questions coming in, so send yours and we’ll fold them in.

Life update: a teen flipped a truck, wiped out our mailbox, and mangled a few fence posts outside the house in the middle of the night. Everyone was okay, we stayed calm, patched the fence, hammered the mailbox back into shape, and even got ...

Discover the surprising truth that extreme physical discipline and self-imposed hardship are the keys to building unbreakable mental resilience. In episode 811 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with natural pro bodybuilder Josh Lay to reveal how the intense sacrifices of competitive bodybuilding teach invaluable life lessons. They explore how dieting to extreme levels of leanness, managing a demanding c...

Is the tuna you eat truly healthy fish or just high in mercury? Learn the truth about sustainable fishing, omega-3s, and high-protein albacore tuna that supports your health goals. In episode 810 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and guest Jessica Rhodes expose the secrets of the commercial fishing industry. They reveal how pole and line fishing methods result in safer, more nutritious fish compared to mass-market bra...

Here’s a fun one with a hard stop at the end. We kick things off recapping the 50-Mile March for Veterans—166 of us trekking from Lincoln to Omaha through the night. We talk prep, mindset, and why this year’s trail change saved our feet, plus the little systems that make a big difference (compression socks, Salty Britches, electrolytes, and elevating at every stop). There’s a powerful moment about a veteran who completed the whole ...