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
249 episodes
GVS + FitnessFAQs - Calisthenics, Epic Workout Meet Up, Combining Lifting Approaches For Gains
0:00- Intro 0:30- Introducing Daniel from FitnessFAQs 4:30- Can cal...
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57:58
Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Rapid Fasting Fat Loss, Unrealistic Natural Expectations, Who To Trust
Re-upload of the podcast due to a mix up in the audio content 0:00- Intro1:00- Fasting10:00- Dropping calories for naturals dieting16:00- Weighted vests18:00- Dieting leaner than last time33:00- Ad...
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1:01:42
Dr. Brad Stanfield - Rapamycin, The Future Of AI In Medicine, Supplement Mistakes
0:00- Intro 1:00- Dr. Brad’s background 6:00- Longevity clinics and medical tests 8:00- Vitamin D 15:00- Common supplements to avoid 18:30- Creatine 20:10- Rapamycin <...
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57:56
Alex Bromley + Joey Szatmary - "Science-Based" Issues, Effort Above All, Lifting As Therapy
0:00- Intro 0:45- Alex’s background 1:45- Joey’s background 3:00- Is an athletic background common for serious lifters? 8:00- What periods in life led to the greatest progress 19...
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1:26:33
Q&A 16 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Long Term Abs, Maingaining vs Bulking, How To Know Ideal Volume
0:00 – Intro 3:55- How to maintain leanness long term 14:30- Ninja Creami and protein ice cream 26:20- What are our current macros 35:00- Cardiovascular recommendations for conditioning and ...
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1:25:19
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