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Blood Sweat & Gear 343 is a no-BS bodybuilding coaching Q&A with Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally, breaking down real-world training, PED use, and contest prep.
This episode dives into the controversial strategy of starting a cutting cycle with tren, plus insulin use, fat loss, and staying healthy while enhanced.

0:00 Tren to Start a Cutting Cycle? (Controversial Strategy Explained)
0:30 Blood Sweat & Gear Coaching Q&A – Sponsors & Intro
1:10 Why Use Tren Early in a Cycle for Strength & Momentum
4:25 Fitness “Telephone Game” – How Misinformation Spreads
5:55 Bodybuilding on Paper vs Real-World Results
9:25 Starting a Cycle Earlier to Build Motivation
17:15 Monitoring Heart Rate During Cardio for Fat Loss
23:45 Insulin Use in Bodybuilding: IM vs SubQ Differences
26:15 Is Roid Test Legit? Steroid Testing Explained
31:40 Female Bodybuilder to Follow for Mass & Progress
32:45 Do You Need a Diet Break During Aggressive Fat Loss?
42:30 Managing Blood Pressure While Using PEDs
46:45 Does Equipoise Affect Estrogen? Estradiol vs Estrone
49:00 Sleep Medications During Contest Prep
56:45 Mixing Water-Based and Oil-Based Steroids Safely
1:00:25 Natty vs Enhanced Dieting Differences Explained
1:03:30 Top Natural Bodybuilder to Watch
1:11:00 Behind the Scenes + Final Thoughts

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Ron and Dusty just got back from traveling to FIBO in Germany. The guys catch up and hang out answering questions from the chat. Here are some very generic time stamps that were auto generated

0:00 - Introduction and casual banter
2:08 - Official start of "It's Just Bodybuilding"
3:32 - Discussion about travel experiences
9:22 - Talk about Fibo and bodybuilding events
17:26 - Listener questions and interactions
23:25 - Discussion on bodybuilding supplements and trends
39:19 - Advice on bodybuilding mindset and progress
57:28 - Personal stories and experiences in bodybuilding
84:35 - Training splits and workout advice
96:01 - Competition preparation and strategies
113:03 - General advice on muscle gain and body composition
120:20 - Closing remarks and acknowledgments

Dave Crosland & Scott McNally break down how postal inspectors track illegal shipments and what really happens when a package gets seized.
Learn the tools used to monitor mail, legal risks, and how carriers like USPS, FedEx, and UPS differ.
Plus bodybuilding Q&A on insulin use, TRT, cycles, and real-world coaching insights.

0:00 Postal Inspectors EXPOSED – How They Track Illegal Shipments
1:00 China Crackdown on Exports – Why It’s Harder to Get Gear
5:45 What Is a U.S. Postal Inspector? Powers Explained
7:00 Can the Government Open Your Mail? Laws & Reality
8:15 Mail Surveillance Tools – How Packages Get Flagged
13:30 FedEx vs UPS vs USPS – Who Needs a Warrant?
16:00 Seized Package Letter – What It Means & What To Do
20:30 Bloodwork Q&A – Dave Reviews Listener Labs
21:30 Injection Sites – Should You Pin Arms?
24:30 Fast-Acting Insulin in a Calorie Deficit
26:30 Insulin Before Fasted Cardio – Smart or Risky?
28:30 Tren + Deca Together – Why It’s a Bad Idea
34:45 Postal Inspector Units – How They Operate
36:00 Underdosed Gear – Should You Just Take More?
38:30 Extreme Bodybuilding Methods That Actually Work
42:00 Estrogen Issues on TRT – What’s Going Wrong
43:45 Masteron Prop for Contest Prep – Worth It?
47:20 Long-Term Fat Loss While Using Gear
50:20 Rate My Cycle – Hair Loss Concerns Explained
54:00 Dave Tears His Bicep – What Happened
57:45 Is Everyone Using Peptides & Tren Now?
59:40 Uncle Dave’s Advice

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Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down a rapid-fire PED and steroid Q&A covering testosterone esters, GH, Anavar vs Turinabol, fat loss drugs, and real-world bodybuilding strategies from experienced coaches.

0:00 Blood Sweat & Gear Podcast – PEDs, Diet & Training Q&A
2:00 Combining Testosterone Esters – Fast vs Short Acting Explained
3:40 Tren Hex 1x wk?
6:00 When to Deload – Signs You Need a Deload & How to Structure It
13:40 Turinabol vs Anavar – Which Oral Steroid Is Better for Results?
18:00 Skip Hill Background – Clearing Up the “Is Skip Black?” Question
22:30 Growth Hormone Gains – Do You Lose Results After Stopping GH?
25:30 Bodybuilding & Dental Health – Why Your Teeth May Be Suffering
30:30 Fermented Foods for Bodybuilders – Gut Health & Digestion Benefits
32:45 Retatrutide Non-Responder – Why It Doesn’t Work for Everyone
42:10 Physique Critique – Why Building Muscle Takes Years
55:00 Skip’s Word of the Day – Motivation & Mindset

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Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally break down the real hardest part of bodybuilding—dieting and prep hacks. Plus the rise and fall of ephedrine, Rich Piana talk and Ron shuts down a cute girl at the grocery store.
00:00 Bodybuilding Podcast Kickoff – It’s Just Bodybuilding
01:49 How to Deal with Hunger While Cutting (Bodybuilding Diet Tips)
05:43 What Is Food Noise? Controlling Cravings on Prep
09:33 Accepting the Grind – Embracing Diet Struggles
13:12 Bodybuilding Mindset Hacks for Contest Prep Success
17:10 Coaching Bodybuilders – Communication Mistakes & Lessons
22:46 Crazy Bodybuilding Stories & Unforgettable Moments
29:45 Why We Love Bodybuilding – The Passion Behind the Sport
31:39 Gym Brotherhood – Building Relationships Through Training
33:10 Meeting Bodybuilding Legends – Iconic Encounters
37:07 Dieting Tricks – Flavor Hacks, Sweeteners & Additives
44:59 Diet Hacks That Actually Work (And Emotional Eating)
54:54 The “Floor Cookie” Story – Dieting Temptation Explained
56:00 Rich Piana & Bigger By The Day – Bodybuilding YouTube Era
58:47 Prohormones Explained – Real Stories From The Past
01:03:39 Ephedra – Rise, Ban & Bodybuilding Impact
01:06:06 Old School Supplements vs Modern PEDs
01:12:21 Rapid Fire Bodybuilding Prep Tips
01:12:37 Contest Prep Success – Planning & Execution
01:13:40 Natural vs Enhanced Bodybuilding – Honest Debate
01:15:39 Off-Season Training – Strength, Performance & Progress
01:18:42 Staying Focused in the Off-Season
01:21:07 Cheat Meals in the Off-Season
01:25:47 Training Motivation – Strength as a Driving Force
01:28:41 Do Cheat Meals Help or Hurt Bodybuilding Progress?
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