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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!
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Saturday Feb 09, 2019
Saturday Feb 09, 2019
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by Kort Cooper, Co-Founder & Head Alchemist of BioHack Pharmaceuticals, a UK-based supplement company who is releasing some extremely well-dosed products. Kort has a thorough understanding of the science behind supplements, and we had a blast going "balls deep" into several interesting compounds during our chat.
In this episode, Kort and I discuss:
- Kort's origin story in the industry
- Co-Founding BioHack Pharmaceuticals
- His being equal parts scientist and artist with respect to product formulation
- Why are BioHack Products so massively dosed
- Pre Workouts that includes too much taurine
- Velositol and protein synthesis
- All things Bacopa Monnieri
- Natural anabolic supplements and natty muscle builders (i.e. laxogenin, epicatechin, etc.)
- Beta Alanine vs PeakO2
- VASO6 and Leg Day
- EAA vs BCAA
- The current state of EAA products in the market
- Why Beta Alanine Doesn't Belong in Pre Workouts
- and much more
BioHack Pharma website: https://mybiohack.co.uk
Kort Cooper IG: https://www.instagram.com/askkort
Ask Kort YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qpY0yl68k3KqJFqeXYd_Q
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Saturday Feb 02, 2019
Saturday Feb 02, 2019
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by Steve Hall, Founder of Revive Stronger, host of the Revive Stronger Podcast, and natural bodybuilder.
In this episode, Steve and I discuss:
- Steve’s origin story
- Recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of being struck by a van
- Discussing the bodybuilding scene in the UK and Europe
- Making the jump from the corporate world to online coaching
- His evolution in nutrition and training over the years
- Building a relationship with Dr. Mike Israetel, Eric Helms, and many more heavyweights in the fitness industry
- How did he develop his style of interviewing
- Early training mistakes Steve made when starting bodybuilding
- When to take a deload
- How to deal with clients who “program hop” and want constant variation
- Helping clients avoid fad diets and supplements
- Differences between coaching personal trainers and regular gym rats
- Steve’s personal history of using supplements
- His sponsorship with De Novo Supplements
- The future of Revive Stronger
Revive Stronger website: http://revivestronger.com
Revive Stronger IG: https://www.instagram.com/revivestronger/
Revive Stronger YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wB_e6YQncYgpv_QrMGHCQ?view_as=subscriber
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Saturday Jan 26, 2019
Saturday Jan 26, 2019
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by James Gracely, Vice President of Sales, Sports Nutrition for VPX Sports, the creators of BANG!.
In this episode, James and I discuss:
- James early beginnings in the supplement industry
- Where did he develop his relentless work ethic
- What is the reason BANG has gained popularity so quickly
- Bang energy shots
- BANG becoming the #3 energy drink in the US
- Thoughts on the recent legal entanglements with Monster
- Challenges of maintaining consumer interest in the original flavors while also hyping the new ones
- Switching to a Keto diet
- How does VPX decide what new flavors to release?
- Perfecting BANG flavoring by balancing sweet and sour flavoring + carbonation
- Challenges of formulating BANG for overseas markets
- What makes BANG
- Creating the ultimate experience at trade shows
- Why is VPX Sports not appearing at the Fit Expos
- New releases from VPX Sports in 2019
- New flavor releases for BANG in 2019
- Describing Rainbow Unicorn and Bangster Berry
- James’ personal top 5 flavors of BANG
BANG Energy Drink website: https://bang-energy.com
BANG Energy IG: https://www.instagram.com/bangenergy/
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
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by the one and only Mountain Dog — John Meadows.
In this episode, John and I discuss:
- Early beginnings with weight training and bodybuilding
- Making the jump from corporate banking into professional bodybuilding and supplementation
- Transitioning from sponsored athlete to supplement brand founder and owner
- Struggles and challenges with growing a young supplement brand
- Why Granite Supplements changed their label and product names
- The importance of intra workout nutrition
- Earning respect among gym bros and evidence-based, science bros
- How his training philosophy has changed over the years
- Underrated supplements for training
- TeaCrine vs Dynamine
- Where did he develop his high-intensity training mindset
- Potential role of incorporating isometrics and post-activation potentiation into hypertrophy training
- Ketogenic diets and training for strength and hypertrophy
- BHB salts, ketogenic supplements, and intra workout supplementation on keto diets
- What to expect from Granite Supplements in 2019
- A day in the life of the Mountain Dog
- John’s daily supplement regimen
- Juggling work, training, family, and relaxation
Mountain Dog Diet Website: https://mountaindogdiet.com
John Meadows IG: https://www.instagram.com/mountaindog1/
John Meadows YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSEdfW3LpEKyLiCDWBDdVQ
Granite Supplements: https://granitesupplements.com/
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
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Saturday Jan 12, 2019
Saturday Jan 12, 2019
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Supplement Engineer Podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO
Today, I'm joined by Marc Lobliner (@marclobliner) — MTS Nutrition CEO, TigerFitness.com CMO, and Pro Bodybuilder
In this episode, Marc and I discuss:
- Early beginnings in the Supplement Industry with Joe Weider and Scivation
- Ethics and the Supplement Industry
- How he helped make BCAA a household name in the supplement industry
- The “necessary evil” that is social media
- What made 2018 the most successful year ever for TigerFitness
- The mission statement of TigerFitness
- Becoming successful when you’re not set up for success in childhood
- Juggling marriage, children, and business
- Transitioning from football to bodybuilding
- Weightlifting and Kids
- Where did his love for sports supplements come from?
- The origins of the Outright Bar
- New product releases for 2019
Matt Lobliner IG: https://www.instagram.com/marclobliner/
TigerFitness IG: https://www.instagram.com/tigerfitness/
TigerFitness Website: https://www.tigerfitness.com
TigerFitness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzYnZ8GIzfB1Vr3hk2Nj9Q
Saturday Jan 05, 2019
Saturday Jan 05, 2019
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Supplement Engineer Podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO
Today, I'm joined by Matt Nickerson (@mateocleary) — co-founder and president of VASO6, one of the hottest pre workout ingredients of 2018.
In this episode, Matt and I discuss:
- The discovery of VASO6
- How does VASO6 actually work
- What makes VASO6 different from other common nitric oxide boosters
- Applications of VASO6 beyond pre workouts
- Experimenting with NO-boosting vodka to combat erectile dysfunction prior to discovering VASO6
- Is there any tolerance build up to VASO6?
- Nitric oxide-boosting cereal?
- Upcoming human studies on VASO6
- Matt’s daily supplement stack
- Ways to further improve the effects of VASO6
- EAAs vs BCAAs
Matt Nickerson IG: https://www.instagram.com/mateocleary/
Saturday Dec 29, 2018
Saturday Dec 29, 2018
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Supplement Engineer Podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supplement-engineer-podcast/id1447389041?mt=2&ls=1
Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by Lacey Dunn (@faithandfit) MS, RD, LD, CPT & owner of UpliftFit Nutrition and the Uplift Fit Podcast.
In this episode, Lacey and I discuss:
- What caused Lacey to enter the field of Dietetics and become a Registered Dietitian
- The early beginnings of UpliftFit Nutrition
- How to create sustainable dietary habits
- Her take on the current popularity of low carb / ketogenic diets
- Are probiotics worth it?
- Becoming a sponsored athlete with PEScience
- Lacey’s daily supplement stack
- Short-term vs long-term satisfaction when choosing whether or not to indulge
- Lacey’s favorite “healthy” bake treats during the holidays
- Common diet myths and fears about food
- 2019 UpliftFit FREE Facebook Challenge (https://www.facebook.com/groups/221782972057845/?ref=share)
The Uplift Fit Nutrition Website: http://www.upliftfit.org/
Lacey Dunn IG: https://www.instagram.com/faithandfit/
Uplift Fit IG: https://www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition/
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by Rob Oliver -- founder & owner of The Genius Brand.
The Genius Brand is known for releasing innovative formulas that always include a dash of nootropics ("a touch of genius" if you will) along with a considerable amount of patented and trademarked ingredients in their formulas. In this episode, Rob and I discuss:
- Why Rob started The Genius Brand
- What makes The Genius Brand different from other supplement companies
- "Biological awareness"
- Why the decision to use Amazon over GNC and other brick and mortars
- Difference between selling products through Amazon vs other internet retailers
- Difference between working with supplement manufacturers and food manufacturers
- Exogenous Ketones, BHB Salts, and the myth about BHB salts enhancing weight loss
- How Genius Joy helped me survive the stressful holidays
- Challenges of formulating Genius Joy
The Genius Brand Website: https://supplementsmarter.com/
The Genius Brand IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegeniusbrand/
Rob Oliver IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegeniusceo/
The Genius Brand YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSYzW3N5jfm-JCssEa2Zhg/videos
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO
In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by my good friend and mentor, Mr. Steve Shaw
Steve is the editorial director at TigerFitness, and he also runs SuperLivingToday.com and the Massive Iron Channel on YouTube.
Steve has been instrumental in helping me learn and develop as a writer, and suffice it to say, if I hadn't called him on a whim 2 years ago, who knows what I would be doing these days.
This is a rather expansive episode where we delve into:
- Steve's early beginnings in fitness
- His battle and defeat of obesity
- Qualities he looks for in aspiring writers
- What it takes to be successful in the fitness industry
- Favorite movies
- and Stan Lee's personal pinball machine collection.
Super Living Today Website: https://superlivingtoday.com/
Steve Shaw on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendthebarman/
Massive Iron YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BeardedBeastofDuloc/videos
If you enjoy this podcast and want to see more content like it, please consider leaving a review!
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Supplement Engineer Blog: https://supplementengineer.com/blogs/supplements
Supplement Engineer IG: https://instagram.com/thesupplementengineer
Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO
Today, I'm joined by Aaron West, owner and founder of Performax Labs. Performax is known for developing some of the most unique and innovative products on the market, along with one of the best pre workouts in HyperMax.
In today's episode, Aaron and I discuss:
-- his early beginnings as a rep on BB.com forums
-- working with Compound Solutions to manufacture his first product
-- learning the difference between what a consumer wants and what supplement shops want
-- what it takes to become a legacy brand
-- Eria Jarensis: the feel-good stim
-- new product releases in 2019
-- and more!
Performax Labs Website: https://performaxlabs.com
Performax Labs IG: https://www.instagram.com/performaxlabs/