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Evidence Strong | Weightlifting ScienceWhy Steroid Science Is More Complex Than You Think — with Luke Pelton🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/anabolic-and-150216092 🏋️‍♀️How do anabolic androgenic steroids actually work? What do we know from human studies versus animal models? And do steroids alter gene expression in skeletal muscle?In this episode, Luke Pelton breaks down the science behind anabolic androgenic steroids—separating evidence from speculation—without hype or exaggeration.Dr. Pelton is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Human Performance Lab Coordinator at Springfield College, where his teaching and research focus on neuromuscular physiology, reproductive endocrinology, and resistance training. His work bridges clinical research and applied perfo...
2026-02-1841 min
The Bravo Investigator PodcastBad Jax Juju: The Valley Full Recap w/I'm the Devil PodcastHello Bravo Bosses and Happy Friday! You can watch this episode on YouTube!
Today I'm so lucky to be joined by Hannah Wakefield and Sophia Wilson Pelton from I'm the Devil Podcast to do a full recap of The Valley Season 2 Episode 10 with me. Jax Taylor, owner of the show, has returned from rehab just as angry as he was when he left. Sophia, Hannah and I discuss how Jax has clearly learned nothing and continues to fight for control over Brittany through the surveillance cameras. We applaud Zack Wickham's sick burn to Jax at Benji's welcome...
2025-06-201h 11
Framers Only for picture framersInterview with Barbara Luke Pelton who just sold her frame shopInterview with Barbara Luke Pelton who just sold her frame shop
2024-11-0229 min
Westmark Church SermonsPrioritize Jesus to Live MercifullyWhat makes it to the top of your priority list? Maybe a better question is-- why do they make it to the top? If we are being honest, often times it's because we are trying to justify ourselves. Either by doing as little as you can or by doing the most you can, it's very tempting to try to justify yourself. Join Joseph Pelton and Trey McFee as they walk us through Luke 10:25-37 and Luke 10:38-42.Westmark Church is Family Growing Together.Come grow with us!
2024-08-0627 min
The Fabulous Peltoncast: Seattle Sports and MoreTalkin’ Taco Time with Luke BurbankWe fulfilled the dream of Too Beautiful to Live podcast co-host Luke Burbank by inviting him on to discuss his father making signs for Taco Time Northwest (compensated in part with free Taco Time), his discovery of the other Taco … Continue reading → Continue reading →
2023-12-1100 minThe Fabulous Peltoncast: Seattle Sports and MoreTalkin’ Taco Time with Luke BurbankWe fulfilled the dream of Too Beautiful to Live podcast co-host Luke Burbank by inviting him on to discuss his father making signs for Taco Time Northwest (compensated in part with free Taco Time), his discovery of the other Taco … Continue reading → Continue reading →
2023-12-1100 min
2023-01-1540 min
ExPhysCastEpisode 15: It's About Balance: Clinical Work, Competing, and Lifestyle with Marisa Creatura!In this episode, we sat down with Marisa Creatura, an RD and competitive Wellness bodybuilder Marisa Creatura to discuss her approaches to training, nutrition, work, and lifestyle. Marisa offers invaluable insight into the challenges on inpatient nutritional counseling, as well as striking a personal balance between focused training and personal life.Â
Marisa's Instagram: @marisacreatura
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2022-09-191h 02ExPhysCastEpisode 14: Building Better Bodies with Noah Williams!In this mini-episode, we sat down with bodybuilding coach Noah Williams of StrongForLifeCo and discussed his entrance into bodybuilding, how he approaches training his bodybuilding and lifestyle clients, and some challenges currently facing the online fitness community.Â
The pups decided they just HAD to be a part of this episode, so as always you may hear them in the background!
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2022-08-0130 min
ExPhysCastEpisode 13: The Jamie Pelton Special Feature!In this episode, one of our cohosts drops the mic and takes the guest's chair! Jamie talks about her thesis research regarding strength training status and hormonal contraceptive use in females in preparation for her upcoming Master's degree defense!Â
We would like to apologize for the sound quality on this episode; for some reason, it was recorded through the computer mic as opposed to the external mics we usually use! However, the info within was excellent and we wanted to get this out to you all as soon as we could!
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2022-07-0355 minExPhysCastEpisode 12: Streets Ahead: The Community College Exercise Science Experience!In this episode, we speak with Allison Mackenzie, exercise science program director at Manchester Community College in Manchester, CT. She shares her incredible personal and professional life story, and reflects on the importance of community college programs.Â
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2022-06-101h 04ExPhysCastEpisode 11: Stronger by Science Meets ExPhysCast; What is This, a Crossover Episode?!In this episode, we sit down with Greg Nuckols and Dr. Eric Trexler of the Stronger by Science podcast to discuss their origins in the field, exercise science in academia, and training differences between powerlifting and bodybuilding. Greg and Eric are a wealth of knowledge, experience, and insight and we hope that each of you will walk away from this episode with something new!
Link to the Stronger By Science podcast on Spotify here
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2022-05-021h 24ExPhysCastEpisode 10: Like Clockwork: All About Circadian RhythmsIn the final episode of Season 1, Jamie and Luke discuss the concept of circadian rhythms and how the affect the body, as well as their many interactions with and implications for exercise. Featuring special guest Dr. Emily Schmitt.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculation. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
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2021-12-161h 23ExPhysCastEpisode 9: Say Yes to NO: Nitric Oxide and Exercise!In this episode, Luke and Jamie explore the role of a very important signaling molecule in the blood, nitric oxide, with special guest Dr. Adam Gonzalez discussing some recent research involving nitric oxide-boosting supplements.
All content provided in the ExpHysCast is to be considered as educational and speculational. Nothing discussed in the ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
References:
Antonio J, Kalman D, Stout JR, Greenwood M, willoughby DS, Haff GG. Essentials of sports nutrition and supplements. Humana Press, 2008; Totowa...
2021-11-151h 27ExPhysCastEpisode 8: It's in Your Genes: The Genetics of Muscle and ExerciseIn this episode, Jamie and Luke give the listeners a crash-course in genetics and describe the various genes that play a role in muscle growth, exercise, and performance.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculational. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Papers discussed:
Bouchard C, Leon AS, Rao DC, Skinner JS, Wilmore JH, Gagnon J. The HERITAGE family study. Aims, design, and measurement protocol. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1995 May;27(5):721-9. PMID: 7674877.
2021-10-1559 minExPhysCastEpisode 7: The C Word...Exercise as Therapy for CancerIn this episode, Jamie and Luke discuss a topic that is unfortunately all too common, and that has very recently become prominent in their own lives. The pathophysiology of cancer and the efficacy of exercise interventions as treatment are discussed. Featuring special guest Lindsey Page.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculation. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Lindsey’s Email: lindsey.hanson@unmc.edu
Lindsey’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/lind...
2021-08-311h 40ExPhysCastEpisode 6: The Road to Recovery!In this episode, Jamie and Luke present many of the most common and utilized methods used to boost recovery from exercise, and discuss their efficacy and potential drawbacks. Featuring special guest Jamie Ghigiarelli, PhD.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculational. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Papers discussed:
Garcia-Sillero M, Benitez-Porres J, Garcia-Romero J, Bonilla DA, Petro JL, Vargas-Molina S. Comparison of interventional strategies to improve recovery after eccentric exercise-induced...
2021-07-311h 18ExPhysCastEpisode 5: Protein and Muscle and Exercise, Oh My!In this episode, we look at protein’s role in exercise: why we need it, how much we need, and what kinds we should be consuming. The hosts discuss their own personal protein strategies in the Application Time segment. Featuring special guest Jennifer Fields, PhD.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculation. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Link to the Exercise Science subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/exercisescience/
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2021-06-301h 41ExPhysCastEpisode 4: The Ups and Downs: Concentric vs. Eccentric Muscular ContractionIn this abbreviated episode, Luke presents some of the unique differences in muscle physiology during concentric and eccentric loading. Featuring special guest Dr. Nick Coker.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculational. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Dr. Coker’s Twitter
Dr. Coker’s ResearchGate Profile
Papers discussed:
Rodriguez-Fernandez et al. Beetroot juice supplementation increases concentric and eccentric muscle power output. Original investigation. Journal of Science and...
2021-06-1546 minExPhysCastEpisode 3: It's All About You: Personalized Exercise PrescriptionIn this episode, we dive into the concept of personalized exercise prescription and its many diverse applications including the recently popular telehealth phenomenon. Featuring special guest Stephen Maris, PhD.
All content provided in the ExpHysCast is to be considered as educational and speculational. Nothing discussed in the ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Papers discussed:
Rogers B. A personalized low intensity exercise prescription based on an index of non-linear heart rate variability: A case report. Journal of Athletic Enhancement, 2020;9:1.
2021-05-171h 35ExPhysCastEpisode 2: This is Your Brain on...Exercise??? Exercise and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorIn this episode, we explore the ins and outs of exercise and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is integral to memory, nerve growth, memory, learning, and memory; did we say that already? Our special guest this week is exercise physiology PhD candidate Greg Spicer whose dissertation focuses on exercise modalities and acute cardiovascular and neurological responses, including BDNF.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculation. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
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2021-05-171h 37ExPhysCastEpisode 1: Female Exercise Performance and Reproductive Physiology!In our first ever episode, we dive into the science behind the effects of hormonal contraceptive use on female exercise and athletic performance. Jamie shares some unique clinical insights from her own research. Featuring guest Jackie Rickson (Day), PhD.
NEACSM registration link: https://members.acsm.org/ACSM/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=NE2021S
NSCA Conference info: https://www.nsca.com/nscaconference/
Witkowski Lab at Smith College: http://www.science.smith.edu/witkowskilab/
Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/SmithVascularFunctionLab
Jackie’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr_jackieday?igshid=1ni6tt...
2021-05-171h 27
RealGM Radio119 (Kevin Pelton)Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton) preview an exciting weekend of NBA playoff basketball from Spurs/Thunder (1:20), Warriors/Blazers (24:29), Cavs/Hawks (42:23), Pacers/Raptors (45:04) and Hornets/Heat (53:33). They also discuss Luke Walton becoming the next head coach of the Lakers (56:53). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-05-011h 15
Across the Airwaves Podcast (Network Archive)Across The Airwaves Episode 219 (Standard) "#AndaMovie for Community"
Attention Greendale Students, I mean Across The Airwaves Listeners! Sorry I was role-playing as Dean Pelton and just to clarify I'm not gay. Anyway, this week's podcast reviews the penultimate to the Season Finale episode of Orphan Black but as you can tell from our opening the primary focus of this week is on reviewing what they have been the final episode of Community as many of our favorite actors from the show have found jobs elsewhere but Joel McHale has kept hope alive for a movie which we make theories on during our discussion. However, if...
2015-06-0654 min
Across the Airwaves Podcast (Standard MP3)Across The Airwaves Episode 219 (Standard) "#AndaMovie for Community"
Attention Greendale Students, I mean Across The Airwaves Listeners! Sorry I was role-playing as Dean Pelton and just to clarify I'm not gay. Anyway, this week's podcast reviews the penultimate to the Season Finale episode of Orphan Black but as you can tell from our opening the primary focus of this week is on reviewing what they have been the final episode of Community as many of our favorite actors from the show have found jobs elsewhere but Joel McHale has kept hope alive for a movie which we make theories on during our discussion. However, if...
2015-06-0654 min
DavPelton's FraudCastDav Pelton's Phenomenal Artist Interview Series - R2D2R2-D2 (phonetically spelled Artoo-Detoo, and called "R2" or "Artoo" for short) is a character in the Star Wars universe. An astromech droid, R2-D2 is a major character throughout all six Star Wars films. Along with his droid companion C-3PO, he joins or supports Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Obi-Wan Kenobi in various points in the saga. Along with Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader), Obi-Wan Kenobi and C-3PO, he is one of only four characters to appear in all six Star Wars films.
R2-D2 was designed by John Stears and specially created by Australian...
2012-03-3011 min