Think BIG Bodybuilding

Best steroid cycles for average gym bros in 2026—what’s changed with gear availability and smarter dosing strategies. Dave Crosland & Scott McNally break down TRT-based cycles, orals, estrogen control, and real-world Q&A. If you want practical bodybuilding advice without the BS, this is it.

0:00 Best Steroid Cycle Ratios: Masteron vs Primobolan with Testosterone
0:40 Sponsor Message – Support the Show
1:30 Best Steroid Cycles for Average Gym Bros (2026 Update)
6:15 Equipoise Cycles: Low Testosterone and Estrogen Control Explained
10:30 Oral Steroids in Cycles: When and How to Use Them
15:20 TRT + Anadrol vs Higher Testosterone: Which Works Better?
17:25 Quick Life Update: Dave’s Car Problems
17:50 TRT Plus Cycle Ratios: How to Structure Low Dose Stacks
20:00 Sublingual Orals: Faster Absorption and Real Effects
28:00 Fat Loss Cycles: Compounds for an Aggressive 60 lb Cut
32:40 MK-677 Explained: Is It Worth Using?
35:30 Anastrozole Side Effects: What to Watch Out For
37:45 Testosterone Dosing for Amateur Bodybuilders
43:10 Listener Comment: Postal Carrier Question
44:30 Blood Donation on Steroids: Is It Safe or Ethical?
46:10 Cycle Critique: Testosterone, NPP, Trenbolone Stack
48:10 Deca vs NPP: Stacking Strategies Explained
50:20 HCG Use: When It Makes Sense + TRT Applications
54:00 Real Talk: De-escalating Confrontations as a Bigger Guy
59:15 Stories from Dave’s Time as a Bouncer
1:16:15 Behind the Scenes: Podcast Banter & Wrap-Up

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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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