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

Healthcare: A View from the Inside | Starting Strength Radio #334

October 9, 2025 • 63 mins

Internist Dr. John Ford sits down with Rip to share his experiences and discuss the medical services industry and the quality, cost, and delivery of healthcare.

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Q&A Episode - NDTP, Strong Enough? and Hip Pain | Starting Strength Radio #333

September 25, 2025 • 92 mins

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength fans.

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Evaluation and Management of Testosterone | Starting Strength Radio #332

September 11, 2025 • 70 mins

Rip talks with Dr. Wittmer about changing perspectives on testosterone therapy as they discuss a paper from the American Urological Association, Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency (2024).

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It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare | Starting Strength Radio #331

August 27, 2025 • 78 mins

Mark Rippetoe talks to Kelly Fristoe about the health insurance industry, broken healthcare delivery, and the need for dismantling and rebuilding the entire system. Watch the documentary It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare and read its companion book to learn more about the current unstable system and a way out.

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Q&A Episode - Books, Bars, and PRs | Starting Strength Radio #330

August 14, 2025 • 99 mins

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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Training Response at Different Life Stages | Starting Strength Radio #329

August 7, 2025 • 91 mins

Rip discusses how training response changes over time, comparing and contrasting different stages in life.

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Barbell Training and Personal Trainers | Starting Strength Radio #328

July 30, 2025 • 59 mins

If your personal trainer is not showing you how to do the barbell exercises, you are not getting the most value for your money or the time and effort you are spending in the gym. Rip explains how the Starting Strength model can be integrated for the best results.

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Q&A Episode - Trolling Rip, Grip, and Mace or Warhammer? | Starting Strength Radio #327

July 23, 2025 • 67 mins

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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Q&A Episode - Back, Bench, and Big Man Programming | Starting Strength Radio #326

July 16, 2025 • 100 mins

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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Thoughts on Training Women | Starting Strength Radio #325

July 10, 2025 • 63 mins

Rip talks about how to approach training women - you train them the same way, but adjust for neuromuscular differences to get the best progress from each lifter.

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Digital Health & Staying Safe Online | Starting Strength Radio #324

July 3, 2025 • 62 mins

What do you need to know about keeping your kids - and yourself - safe on the internet? Ben Gillenwater, the Family IT Guy, returns to the show to discuss how to recognize and counter the addictive potential and other dangers of the digital world.

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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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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Q&A Episode - NDTP, Strong Enough? and Hip Pain | Starting Strength Radio #333

Evaluation and Management of Testosterone | Starting Strength Radio #332

It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare | Starting Strength Radio #331

Q&A Episode - Books, Bars, and PRs | Starting Strength Radio #330

Training Response at Different Life Stages | Starting Strength Radio #329

Barbell Training and Personal Trainers | Starting Strength Radio #328

Q&A Episode - Trolling Rip, Grip, and Mace or Warhammer? | Starting Strength Radio #327

Q&A Episode - Back, Bench, and Big Man Programming | Starting Strength Radio #326

Thoughts on Training Women | Starting Strength Radio #325

Digital Health & Staying Safe Online | Starting Strength Radio #324

Combat Effectiveness with Drew Estell | Starting Strength Radio #323

The Gillenwaters and the Gyms | Starting Strength Radio #322

Strength and Soldiering with Justin Goonan | Starting Strength Radio #321

Safety Habits in the Gym | Starting Strength Radio #320

Q&A Episode - Caffeine, Maintenance, and Giving up | Starting Strength Radio #319

Prostate Health and Testosterone | Starting Strength Radio #318

Origin and Evolution of the Blue Book | Starting Strength Radio #317

Q&A Episode - Zero G, Leg Length, and Analgesics | Starting Strength Radio #316

Peptides, Panels, and More with Dr. Mike Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #315

Popular Podcasts

Healthcare: A View from the Inside | Starting Strength Radio #334

Q&A Episode - NDTP, Strong Enough? and Hip Pain | Starting Strength Radio #333