Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi
On the Brains and Gains podcast, Dr. David Maconi discusses all things exercise science, nutrition, health, and personal development. Every week, Dr. Maconi invites health experts and thought leaders to share their expertise. Each episode ends with a charity donation to the charity of the guest's choice.
Episodes
244 episodes
Aaron Straker + Bryan Boorstein - CGM, Cholesterol, Food Enjoyment, Low Volume
0:00- Intro1:00- CGM and Peter Attia’s recommendations11:00- Lipids. LDL, ApoB24:00- Hedonic eating31:00- Our super power to manipulate weight33:00- Health ramifications of excess junk food37:00- Exerci...
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1:29:55
Eric Helms (Part 2) - AtlasPowerShrugged Debate, How Hard To Push, Scientific Evidence
0:00- Fitness industry pulling back on high volumes6:00- How hard to push rest-pause sets
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51:53
Eric Helms (Part 1) - Altered States of Mind, Being "In The Zone", Counting Volume
0:00- Intro 1:00- Altered states of mind
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1:03:27
Steve Hall - Severe Dieting, Loving Training, Tattoos in Bodybuilding
0:00- Intro 1:00- Podcast guests 4:50- Steve shaving his head
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1:08:52
AtlasPowerShrugged - TRT Being Pushed, Influencers Shilling Products, Core Work and Calisthenics
0:00- Intro1:00- TRT being pushed in the fitness industry 12:00- Industry “experts” shilling products and other influencers21:30- Misconceptions about true TRT25:30- Belt squat donkey ...
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56:08
AtlasPowerShrugged - "Evidence-Based Nonsense", Height Insecurity, Fasting
0:00- Intro 1:00- Atlas’ background 4:15- Odd lifts 8:00- Height insecurity 15:00- Video quality / content 20:30- Issues with the evidence-based crowd 30:00- GENETICS DEBATE 1:06:00...
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1:30:31
Geoffrey Schofield + Mario Tomic - TRT Bandwagon, Natty or Not, Training Logs
0:00- Intro1:30- Everyone jumping on TRT30:00- Natty or not accusations36:00- What is necessary for maximal progress?45:00- Can you listen to advice from PED users?56:00- Training Logs1:09:00- Would we ...
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1:42:26
Q&A 15 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Jeff Nippard Assault, Bro Splits, Exercise Variation
0:00- Intro1:30- Jeff Nippard assault10:00- Reoccurring tendon issues15:00- Is it OK to do bro splits?19:45- Boostcamp program28:30- Finding time to workout in med school35:30- Number of exercises per m...
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1:26:03
Andrew Jones - Fitness Before And After Heart Transplant
0:00- Intro 0:30- Andrew’s story 15:00- LVAD 19:00- Heart tra...
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1:02:51
Dr. Pak - Lengthened Partials vs Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy, Stronger By Science, Echo Chambers
0:00- Intro 1:00- Pak’s background and strength 8:00- Bodybuilding versus other endeavors ...
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1:04:39
Alex Leonidas - Energy Flux, Calisthenics, Best Curls, Vegan Gains
0:00- Intro 0:50- Home gym talk, gym crowds, etc. 8:00- Exercising on vacation &n...
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1:43:50
Nicolas Verhoeven (Part 2) - Rancid Fish Oil, Xylitol Dangers, Medical Innovation
0:00- Intro 0:45- Fish oil and oxidation 18:50- Xylitol and Erythritol &nb...
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54:44
Nicolas Verhoeven (Part 1) - Saturated Fat, LDL and ApoB, Statins and PCSK9 Inhibitors
0:00- Intro 0:30- PhD process 8:00- Repetitiveness in expertise &nb...
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53:25
Vigorous Steve - Finasteride, Fertility, Health Markers
0:00- Intro 1:00- Taking gear for events 4:00- Having enhanced guests on the podcast 10:00- Testing ...
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1:10:30
Brian DeCosta - Elite Genetics, High Volumes, What Motivates Top Athletes
0:00- Intro 0:30- Charity donation 1:30- Background on Brian 5:00- Genetics &nbs...
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1:05:39
Q&A 14 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Wasting Newbie Gains, Importance of Carbs, Extending Intensity Sets
0:00- Intro1:30- Shin Splints2:10- How far can you push myo-reps / rest-pause sets?8:30- Supplements for joint pain13:00- Advice for dental health18:00- How important are carbs for hypertrophy? &n...
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1:41:38
Eric Helms + Steve Hall - Leaner Gains, Individual Fatigue, Supersetting
0:00- Intro 1:00- Taking gains from other muscle groups 7:00- Will untrained muscles hold back maximal growth of other mus...
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1:43:22
Pete Rubish - Regaining Muscle Drug Free, Ultra Running, Health Above All
0:00- Intro 2:00- Pete’s strongest lifts 5:30- Maintaining vs losing steroid gains 10:00- Total testosterone levels on TRT 17:00- What made Pete want to do ultra running 19:00- Stopping lifting after...
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1:16:04
Basement Bodybuilding - Breaking Arm Plateaus, Backing Off Leg Training, Home Gyms
0:00- Intro 0:30- Hitting 18in arms ...
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1:06:05
Abel Q&A 13 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Bulking on Fewer Meals, Exercise Frequency, Ab Progression
0:00- Intro 3:00- Where has Abel been?
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1:28:09
Dr. Stuart Phillips - Misguided Hypertrophy Ideas, Di- and Tripeptides, Protein Frequency
0:00- Intro1:30- Misguided views on hypertrophy / metabolite training9:30- Powerlifter vs bodybuilder physique14:00- Protein frequency of dosing and type 23:00- Supplementing with amino acids
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53:26
Geoffrey Verity Schofield + Kassem Hanson - RP Methods, Rotating Exercises, Contracted Positions
0:00- Intro 1:00- Disagreements with Renaissance Periodization
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1:32:02
Nicolas Verhoeven (Pt 2) - Curcumin, How to Look Youthful, Melatonin
0:00- Intro 0:30- Curcumin / Turmeric 13:30- Nick’s current supplements &nb...
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52:30