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The Supplement Engineer Podcast centers on the expansive dietary supplement industry. Each episode will "deconstruct the science of supplements" as well as feature notable figures in the sports nutrition industry. Whether you're a supplement newbie or pre workout addict, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.
Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
- Shane Smith, Stack3d
- TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
- Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
- Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
- Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
Topics covered in this installment:
- New Energy Drinks
- Consumer perceptions of energy drinks
- Thoughts on nootropics and "must" they have caffeine?
- Challenges with educating consumers
- Alpha Lion "Super Human" renaming
- Glaxon "Season 2" rebrand
- Razer Respawn collaboration with 5 gum
- and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
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Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Business inquiries: thesupplementengineer@gmail.com
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm re-joined by James Gracely, President of Beverage at Ignite International.
It's always a treat when I get to speak with James, and as someone who has played a vital role in building a behemoth in the functional beverage space, getting his insight on growing a new brand is something that is not to be missed!
Show Notes
Topics covered during our discussion:
- Origins of Ignite ZRO Performance Energy Drink
- Natural caffeine vs caffeine anhydrous
- Deciding on which nootropics to include
- Choosing flavors and carbonation levels
- Day-to-day operations
- James' ascent to Fortnite master
- Ignite Vodka + Tequila
- Explosion of hard seltzer brands
- Energy drinks vs pre workout supplements
- and MORE!
Where to Find James Gracely & Ignite Beverages
James Gracely IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgracely/
Ignite Beverages Website: https://ignitebeverages.co
Ignite International IG: https://www.instagram.com/ignite/
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.
Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
- Shane Smith, Stack3d
- TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
- Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
- Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
- Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
This week we cover a wide range of topics, and welcome our first guest to the Final Scoop -- SANDY!
Topics covered in this installment:
- Branch Warren signs with Apollon Nutrition
- Influencer Marketing -- Does It Work?
- Shane's standing order at McDonald's when traveling
- MAN Sports Gameday pre- review
- EAA Supplements
- Are Glycerol Supplements actually effective or are they hype?
- Utility of Greens supplements
- and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.
Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
- Shane Smith, Stack3d
- TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
- Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
- Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
- Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
Topics covered in this installment:
- TJ's opinion on proprietary blends
- What exactly is a "beginner" pre workout?
- Coffee vs pre workout for training
- Barebells Double-Bite
- Applied Nutrition + Protein Life Express pre workout / protein shake vending machine
- Vitamin Shoppe teams up with InstaCart for 1-hour supplement delivery (is it worth it?)
- Universal Nutrition Direct
- and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Business inquiries: thesupplementengineer@gmail.com
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by the Chief Marketing Officer for CORE Nutritionals, Merica Labz, and Arms Race Nutrition -- Kenton Engel.
Kenton is incredibly astute, educated, and witty, and this is one podcast that was a true joy to be a part of.
Show Notes
Topics covered during our discussion:
- Kenton's origins in the supplement industry
- Characterizing the supplement industry as "immature" (not in the sense that you probably think)
- Thoughts on the current model of education
- Targeting consumers
- Why do so many brands struggle to identify a core constituency?
- Kenton's day to day activities
- Thoughts on proprietary blends and ingredient "technology"
- Bodybuilding forums vs social media for intellectual discourse
- Merica Labz imitators
- GDAs --> Berberine
- and MORE!
Where to Find Kenton & Core Nutritionals
Kenton Engel IG: https://www.instagram.com/savage_ginger_beard_/
CORE Nutritionals IG: https://www.instagram.com/corenutritionals/
Merica Labz: https://www.mericalabz.com
Arms Race Nutrition: https://www.armsracenutrition.com
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.
Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
- Shane Smith, Stack3d
- TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
- Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
- Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
- Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
Topics covered in this installment:
- Proprietary blends -- the good, the bad, and the ugly
- "Game changing" pre workouts -- do they even exist
- Kaged Muscle Pre-Kaged Sport
- Sneak Energy Generations collaborations
- BPS Pharma Chicken chips ?!
- RedCon1 WarGames gaming supplement
- and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.
Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
- Shane Smith, Stack3d
- TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
- Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
- Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
- Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
Topics covered in this installment:
- Get to Know: Shane Smith
- Origins of Stack3d
- Main Event: Dealing with Career Burnout
- How to get "unstuck"
- Performa Superhero Shakers
- Core Protein Balls
- Brave Robot "Animal-Free" Whey
- DVST8 of the Union profile discussion
- and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Business inquiries: thesupplementengineer@gmail.com
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by the one and only, Dr. Layne Norton.
Layne is a pro natural bodybuilder, accomplished powerlifter, renowned physique coach, and the co-founder of Outwork Nutrition.
He's been a mainstay in the evidence-based community, and our conversation is not to be missed!
Show Notes
Topics covered during our discussion:
- The origins of Outwork Nutrition
- Lessons learned from Carbon supplement line
- Vetting contract manufacturers
- Deep dive into Outwork Recovery
- In-depth discussion of Outwork Pre-Workout
- What has a bigger impact on performance -- the mental or physical boosting ingredients in pre workout supplements?
- BCAA and Type 2 Diabetes
- Leucine & Cancer
- Are GDAs worth it?
- Volume vs Intensity for Hypertrophy
- and MORE!
Where to Find Layne & Outwork Nutrition
Dr. Layne Norton IG: https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/
Outwork Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/outworknutritionofficial/
Outwork Nutrition Website: https://outworknutrition.com
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
The Final Scoop is a no-holds barred, snowflake-free panel discussion podcast born out of a desire to cut through all the fluff, frills, and BS that litters the sports nutrition and fitness industry.
Our panel includes an international assembly of industry insiders united by a common goal -- to deliver honest, straightforward information on all matters concerning training, nutrition, and supplementation sans industry-sponsored endorsements or paid advertisements.
Panel members include:
- Shane Smith, Stack3d
- TJ Gonen, Fitness Deal News
- Robert Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition
- Lukasz Rytkowski, Prometeus Intelligent Sports Technology
- Robert Schinetsky, The Supplement Engineer
Show Notes
Topics covered in this installment:
- Get to Know: Robert Samborsky
- What is the future of industry trade shows?
- Are trade shows still relevant for consumers or brands?
- Stack3d Pro Expo
- RX Bar Layers
- MAN Sports rebrand
- Inspired Amino Fuego
- and MORE
Where to Find The Final Scoop Cast
Stack3D Website: https://www.stack3d.com
FitnessDealNews Website: https://www.fitnessdealnews.com
FitnessDealNews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessdealnews/videos
Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/
Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/
Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, Ben Hartman, founder of Morphogen Nutrition, rejoins the podcast to discuss all things business, supplementation, and training.
In addition to owning Morphogen Nutrition, Ben is also an accomplished natural bodybuilder, competitive powerlifter, and strongman athlete. Ben holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology and a master’s degree in nutrition & dietetics.
DO NOT miss this episode!
Show Notes
Topics covered during our discussion:
- Finding success amid the craziness of 2020
- Working side by side with your spouse
- Good/Bad trends in the supplement industry
- Deep dive into MorphoPump
- Ben's personal pre workout stack
- Inside the revamped MorphoBrain
- Dynamite vs TeaCrine vs Dynamine
- BHB Salts for cognitive performance
- Adaptogen formula discussion
- Upcoming releases for 2020/2021
- Volume vs Intensity for Hypertrophy
- and MORE!
Where to Find Ben & Morphogen Nutrition
Ben Hartman IG: https://www.instagram.com/morphogenben/
Morphogen Nutrition website: https://www.morphogennutrition.com
Before You Go...
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1