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Link: https://youtu.be/9X2izRH5HY8
Duration: 25 min
Dr. Mike discusses a 2026 study by Amir Ali Goli and Sajad Ahma Dizad regarding muscle hypertrophy in untrained men. The research investigates whether performing partial repetitions beyond momentary failure enhances calf growth compared to full range of motion training alone.
Link: https://youtu.be/c-313sIpL_0
Duration: 110 min
An environmental toxicologist with an academic background discusses his work creating Action Science Initiative and promoting the "Plastic Detox" documentary on Netflix, which follows six couples with unexplained infertility undergoing a three-month intervention to reduce plastic chemical exposure. The episode explores the global fertility crisis, with rates dropping from 5 children per couple in 1960 to South Korea's 0.88, alongside the health impacts of plasticizers, microplastics, PFAS in clothing, and glyphosate in food, while offering practical alternatives and non-toxic product recommendations.
Link: https://youtu.be/bRoGq9nCKpg
Duration: 102 min
This episode features Drago, a computer science major and prominent looksmaxer who details his extensive steroid protocols (testosterone, Primobolan, Retatrutide, GH), bone smashing techniques, and recent streaming career on Kick where he gained 1,000 average viewers in just 10 days. The discussion also examines the broader looksmaxing community's transition to mainstream, controversial "Black Pill" ideology, documented FBI investigations into forums where respected members allegedly encouraged vulnerable users to end their lives, and personal resilience stories from members who experienced harassment after being told "it's over."
Link: https://youtu.be/sNwUaFPiHQE
Duration: 99 min
This episode covers a wide array of topics, from the creative habits of legendary figures and psychological attachment styles to bizarre real-world incidents. It explores themes of personal development, physical endurance, and unconventional health and fertility experiments.
Link: https://youtu.be/6-mEiwe2NhE
Duration: 131 min
Dr. Mark Breedlove, a Michigan State University neuroscience professor raised in poverty in the Ozarks who rose to become a leading researcher on hormones and behavior, joins Andrew Huberman to discuss evidence that prenatal hormones significantly influence sexual orientation. The episode covers the fraternal birth order effect, digit ratio studies, Simon LeVay's hypothalamic brain studies, and intersex conditions like CAH and AIS as natural experiments, along with animal research demonstrating how early testosterone exposure permanently alters sexual behavior circuits.
Link: https://youtu.be/PyhmvAL-iYw
Duration: 159 min
Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical scientist and anti-aging expert, discusses how visceral fat accumulation dramatically increases risks of cancer, diabetes, and early mortality while recommending exercise, intermittent fasting, and specific supplements as key interventions. She covers environmental toxin exposure from BPA, phthalates, and PFAS in everyday products, evidence-based supplementation including omega-3, vitamin D, creatine, and urolithin A, and strategies for optimizing brain health through exercise and ketone supplementation.
Link: https://youtu.be/8FktfBavOSI
Duration: 11 min
Alux discusses the importance of financial adaptation and the high cost of procrastination. The episode highlights how small problems escalate over time and emphasizes the necessity of increasing income while managing expenses.
Link: https://youtu.be/UydLfCiJEC0
Duration: 28 min
Chris Williamson is a podcast host of the Modern Wisdom show, which has reached over 1,000 episodes and one billion downloads. He is currently conducting a world tour across Australia, New Zealand, and Bali, featuring live events with thousands of attendees.
Link: https://youtu.be/Q-wOYyjD0q8
Duration: 69 min
This episode features author Chris Bailey discussing his framework for goal attainment and productivity from his book, Intentional: How to Finish What You Start. He explores the 'intention stack' to help align daily habits and long-term values to improve consistency.
Link: https://youtu.be/Si0QlTKEvSI
Duration: 12 min
This episode explores five critical mindset shifts required to transition from an employee to a builder perspective. It emphasizes the importance of leverage and prioritizing optionality over traditional concepts of safety.