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The Beauty and The Geek

Layne Norton (PhD) and Holly Baxter (MS) discuss hot topics in fitness and nutrition using science and some humor. This podcast is meant to educate, entertain, and probably piss you off. We hope you e... Read more

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Ranked #1

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Season 1 Wrap-Up at The Beauty and The Geek!

Season 1 Wrap-Up at The Beauty and The Geek!

Just a quick wrap-up of our first season of the podcast and some of the things to look forward to coming in Season 2! A ... Read more

2 Sep 2021

7mins

Ranked #2

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James Smith on Steroids, Calling Out Bullshit, & His Bizarre Path To The Fitness Industry

James Smith on Steroids, Calling Out Bullshit, & His Bizarre Path To The Fitness Industry

In this episode of the podcast, Layne and Holly interview James Smith. James is the author of two best-selling books "No... Read more

27 Aug 2021

1hr 38mins

Ranked #3

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Gunnar Peterson on Training World-Class Athletes, Celebrities, & How to Make It (& Last) in the Industry

Gunnar Peterson on Training World-Class Athletes, Celebrities, & How to Make It (& Last) in the Industry

In this episode, Layne and Holly chat with celebrity trainer and former LA Lakers trainer, Gunnar Peterson. Gunnar is we... Read more

12 Aug 2021

1hr 25mins

Ranked #4

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Hypertrophy Talk: Volume, Load, Intensity, & Going to the 'Dark Place' with Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization

Hypertrophy Talk: Volume, Load, Intensity, & Going to the 'Dark Place' with Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization

In this episode, Holly and Layne interview Dr. Mike Israetel. Dr. Israetel is one of the most well-known evidence-based ... Read more

29 Jul 2021

1hr 12mins

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The Resistance Training Revolution: Benefits, Myths, & Why Everyone Should Do It with Sal Di Stefano of Mind Pump

The Resistance Training Revolution: Benefits, Myths, & Why Everyone Should Do It with Sal Di Stefano of Mind Pump

There are many myths that have been perpetuated about resistance training over the years including but not limited to: -... Read more

15 Jul 2021

1hr 22mins

Ranked #6

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Partial vs Full Range of Motion, Post-Training Heat Stress, & Their Effects on Hypertrophy with Dr. Dan Newmire

Partial vs Full Range of Motion, Post-Training Heat Stress, & Their Effects on Hypertrophy with Dr. Dan Newmire

Dan Newmire is a professor at Texas A&M and has also competed as a successful bodybuilder, winning the superheavywei... Read more

1 Jul 2021

1hr 38mins

Ranked #7

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Volume, Intensity, & the Mechanisms Behind Muscle Growth with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld

Volume, Intensity, & the Mechanisms Behind Muscle Growth with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld. Brad is considered one of the most preeminent if not THE MOST preemi... Read more

17 Jun 2021

1hr 29mins

Ranked #8

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Talking All Things Protein with Dr. Donald Layman

Talking All Things Protein with Dr. Donald Layman

On today's show, we have an extremely special guest, Dr. Donald Layman, Layne's PhD advisor. Dr. Layman is a legend in t... Read more

3 Jun 2021

1hr 49mins

Ranked #9

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Interview with James Krieger on Volume & Volume Cycling for Hypertrophy

Interview with James Krieger on Volume & Volume Cycling for Hypertrophy

In this episode, Layne interviews James Krieger, someone we consider to be at the forefront of evidence-based nutrition ... Read more

20 May 2021

1hr 55mins

Ranked #10

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Interview with Professor of Exercise Science, Dr. Jay Cholewa

Interview with Professor of Exercise Science, Dr. Jay Cholewa

In this episode, we interview Dr. Jay Cholewa, professor of exercise science at the University of Lynchburg. We talk abo... Read more

6 May 2021

1hr 54mins

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