Bodybuilding Down Under
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: Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/
Episodes
Welcome to Episode 212 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
Before we get stuck into the main event, we take a few minutes to recap the most recent WNBF show in Melbourne, highlighting some standout physiques.
This week we ar...
Welcome to Episode 211 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
With Season A wrapping up across Australia, we take a deep dive into one of the most challenging parts of competing: the post show period. We break down what prep has actually done to your body and mind, why your brain is in survival mode coming off stage, and why the hunger and food noise you're experiencing is your physiology doing exactly what it was designed to do.
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Welcome to Episode 210 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
After a quick catch up we dive into a topic that keeps coming up across the industry: AI in bodybuilding coaching.
With AI now ba...
Welcome to Episode 209 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
With the final national shows of the season just around the corner, we tackle two of the most common yet least discussed realities of competitive bodybuilding. First up, what actually happens when you overeat o...
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Welcome back to Part 2 of the Comp Prep Playoffs! We pick up right where we left off, diving into the quarter finals, semis and ultimately crowning a winner. The people have spoken and zero cardio has been sent packing, so with the final eight locked in, the bracket really heats up.
Refeeds versus coaching, high protein versus low stress, quality training versus the meal plan, and carb loading versus food noise con...
Welcome to Episode 207 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!
In this episode, we run a contest prep playoffs, putting key bodybuilding strategies head-to-head to determine what actually matters most across a successful prep.
We work through a range of common approaches used by competitors and coaches, comparing how different strategies stack up in practice and where they may (or may not) make a meaningful difference.
Each matchup...
Welcome to Episode 206 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week we are joined by special guest Richard Collins, a coach whose background spans basketball, football and strength and conditioning across semi-professional and professional sport before transitioning into the bodybuilding and body composition world. Richard breaks down a concept ...
Welcome to Episode 205 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
This week, we are back to break down one of the most talked-about topics in competitive bodybuilding: peak week.
The conversation opens with what a good peak week actually looks like and why the goal for most athletes should be a refreshed, recovered physique rather than a last-minute push for extra conditioning. From there, we dive into the key loading strategies, fron...
Welcome to Episode 204 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
This week, we are joined by one of the most respected coaches in natural bodybuilding, Cliff Wilson. With No. 1 and No. 3 in the world at the most recent WNBF World Championships, Cliff's track record speaks fo...
Welcome to episode 203 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week we open with some updates going into season A and what the final weeks of prep really look like from a coaching perspective.
From there, we tackle a listener question: in prep, is it better to run higher calories with higher output, or lower calories with lower output? We break down energy flux, hunger management, step counts, dimi...
Welcome to Episode 202 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
This week we are unpacking some of the most common early training mistakes and how their programming has evolved over the past decade.
Welcome to episode 201 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! In this episode, we kick things off with a recap of the second BDU Lift & Greet before diving into some talking points.
We explore where the line sits between self-improvement and self-obsession in bodybuilding, what green flags coaches look for before taking someone into a contest prep, and whether flexible dieting has ultimately helped or hurt athletes.
We also ...
Welcome to Episode 200 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
To celebrate the milestone, we bring on a very special guest, Chris Black. Coach, exercise scientist, reigning under-90s Queensland IFBB and NABBA Queensland champion, and brand new father.
Welcome to Episode 199 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
This week we are joined by Dr. Martin Refalo, researcher, coach, and new WNBF Australia President for a wide-ranging conversation bridging the gap between science and the stage.
Welcome to episode 198 of the Bodybuilding Downunder Podcast!
In this episode, we break down how we actually structure a successful contest prep from both a coaching and competitor perspective.
The conversation dives into pre-prep phases, appropriate rates of loss, and the pros and cons of longer versus shorter prep timelines. We also explore when prep truly starts to feel like prep, how athletes typically respond to the diet...
Welcome to Episode 197 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
In this episode, we take a different direction and explore the psychology behind bodybuilding ambition, unpacking the concept of mimetic desire and how our goals may be shaped more by influence and status than we realise.
We discuss whether physique goals are truly internal or socially driven, how social media amplifies comparison, and why division standards continue to...
Welcome to Episode 196 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
In this episode, we dive into the realities of long-term bodybuilding, including burnout, injuries, shifting priorities, and what it really takes to sustain progress over years in the sport.
We discuss the moments where bodybuilding stops being fun, how to adjust training and lifestyle to maintain longevity, and why chasing perfection isn’t always necessary to con...
Welcome to Episode 195 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!
This week, the boys tackle some of the most debated topics in bodybuilding and nutrition.
We break down which categories are truly the hardest to compete in, the pros and cons of IIFYM versus structured meal plans, and whether tracking macros forever is actually necessary for progress.
The conversation also dives into food quality, building balanced meals, avoiding extr...
Welcome to Episode 194 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! This week, the boys are joined by exercise scientist Dr. Milo Wolf for a deep dive into the latest hypertrophy research.
Milo breaks down what the evidence really says about lengthened partials, stretch-biased training, training to failure, volume, recovery, and long-term progress.
From practical programming tips to injury considerations and debunking common gym m...
Welcome back to episode 193 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast.
With 200 episodes fast approaching, the boys take a step back and reflect on where it all began; the very first gym sessions, early training influences, questionable choices, and the moments that shifted bodybuilding from a casual hobby into a long-term pursuit.
We unpack our individual journeys into the sport, from backyard workouts and school gyms to first contes...
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