Think BIG Bodybuilding

How long are bodybuilding cycles in 2026 — and how long is too long? Scott McNally and Dave break down modern cycle length, TRT, Proviron, Test No Ester, recovery, and real-world PED use.
Plus Milos coaching Hadi, MK677 for appetite, gut health discussion, and Dave’s fugitive story Part 2.

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2:00 WVE-007 RNA Therapy
4:20 6-Month Trial Results
7:45 Financial Fallout
12:30 Max Cycle Length
25:10 Is Proviron Worth It?
29:20 Test No Ester Preworkout
34:30 Shortest Effective Cycle
43:25 MK677 for Anadrol Appetite
44:40 TRT Test/Deca/Mast Ratio
48:55 Fixing Stomach Acid Issues
55:30 Milos Coaching Hadi
1:01:00 Dave Fugitive Story Pt. 2
1:18:10 Behind The Scenes

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Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally break down the Pittsburgh Pro guest posing featuring Samson Dauda, Derek Lunsford and Andrew Jacked. We debate who looked best, early Olympia predictions, and answer live bodybuilding questions from the chat.

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Two bodybuilding coaches with 20+ combined years of experience answer real questions about PEDs, contest prep, health and getting the most out of bodybuilding. Retatrutide, Clenbuterol, TRT, Tren, stage conditioning, cycle length and bodybuilding health — Andrew and Scott go deep into the real-world side of enhanced bodybuilding.
From blood pressure meds and ancillaries to getting freaky strong, this episode covers the questions competitors actually ask behind the scenes.
Plus listener physique critiques, old-school bodybuilding stories, and a discussion about Luke Sandoe, Dallas McCarver and Justin Compton.

0:00 Intro & Welcome Back to BSG Coaching Podcast
1:00 Retatrutide + Clenbuterol — Dangerous Combo or Effective Fat Loss Stack?
4:45 Performance Health Matrix Explained
7:45 Hormone Suppression in Natural Bodybuilders
11:45 When to Add Bodybuilding Ancillaries (Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, AI Use)
16:15 Gear for Maximum Strength & Freaky Power Gains
22:20 How Much Should You Increase Dosages Each Cycle?
27:00 Fullness vs Conditioning — What Wins on Stage?
30:30 Low Dose Tren as TRT Plus
30:45 Do You Need to Time Testosterone Shots Around Workouts?
37:00 Ideal Time Off Cycle to Keep Your Muscle Gains
40:00 Would Andrew Ever Make a Bodybuilding Comeback?
41:00 Muscle Loss vs Muscle Growth During a Diet Phase
47:00 Luke Sandoe vs Dallas McCarver vs Justin Compton
55:00 Scott’s Personal Experience with Luke Sandoe
1:00:00 Listener Physique Critique #1
1:06:30 Listener Physique Critique #2 — Jr USA Prep Feedback
1:18:25 Behind The Scenes Talk

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Can combining Deca and Anadrol create the ultimate mass gaining cycle? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down how advanced bodybuilders use Test, Deca, and Anadrol together for maximum size, strength, fullness, and recovery.
We also dive into Anadrol’s estrogenic effects, cycle design, TRT dosing, insulin, Primo lowering estrogen, acne from nandrolone, and the mental side of PEDs.
Plus: steroid busts in Mexico, Dave’s documentary appearance, home gym planning, British slang, and the insane story of how Dave became a fugitive.
0:00 Steroid Education & Mass Building Cycles
1:45 Test, Deca & Anadrol: The Ultimate Mass Stack?
5:00 Anadrol & Estrogen Receptors Explained
7:00 Best Test / Deca / Anadrol Doses For Intermediate Users
9:00 Cycle Length Debate & When To Add Anadrol
12:15 How Androgens Affect The Brain vs Muscle
13:30 Dave Crosland’s Steroid Documentary
20:00 Mexico Steroid Busts & Underground PED Risks
26:46 Thick Injectable L-Carnitine Issues
27:20 Why Nandrolone Causes Cystic Acne
29:45 Accutane Mood Issues & Mental Side Effects
34:45 Is 250mg Testosterone TRT or A Cycle?
37:00 Can You Actually Feel Insulin Working?
41:00 Compliment or Insult? Bodybuilding Perspective
41:30 Can Low Estrogen From Primo Hurt Gains?
44:00 Is 250mg Test Too High or Too Low For Beginners?
53:30 British Slang With Dave Crosland
54:45 Planning The Perfect Home Gym
1:00:00 How Dave Became a Fugitive | Story Time
1:14:45 Behind The Scenes of DNS

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Blood Sweat & Gear dives into TRT, Trestolone, carb loads, GH testing, Masteron & estrogen, Melanotan 2, cutting strategies, and real coaching insight from experienced bodybuilding coaches.
We break down physique critiques, off-season nutrition, health support supplements, and what really matters for progress on cycle and in prep.
Featuring Scott McNally and the crew discussing bodybuilding, PEDs, coaching, contest prep, and the science behind getting bigger, leaner, and healthier.
0:00 Intro & Listener Questions
1:00 Trestolone (MENT) as TRT Instead of Testosterone?
4:30 How Top Coaches Use High Days in a Diet
9:00 How to Calculate the Perfect Carb Load
11:45 The Most Important Part of Great Coaching
15:30 Using High Days During the Off Season
19:30 Do Taller Bodybuilders Need More Gear?
24:30 Should You Test GH Labs While Using Growth Hormone?
28:50 300 Test + 300 Masteron — Estimating Estrogen Levels
35:00 Sending PED Samples to Janoshik Explained
36:30 Melanotan 2 Protocols, Dosing & Results
40:45 Should There Be a Coaching Review Website?
44:30 Best Training Tips While Cutting Calories
50:10 Do You Need Health Supplements During a Cruise?
56:00 Live Physique Critique & Feedback
1:03:45 Behind the Schedule & Podcast Talk
1:05:30 Why Everything at Think Big Is Eccentric
1:07:00 Ms. Olympia Joins the Chat
1:10:40 Scott McNally’s Client Competing in Germany

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