RP Strength Podcast

On the RP Strength Podcast, RP co-founders Dr Mike & Nick Shaw breakdown tons of hypertrophy training, nutrition, and other fitness related topics. As a bonus, you'll get plenty of laughs as they go down various tangents on every episode!

The REAL Reason Why People Train 09/08/2025

The REAL Reason Why People Train We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 00:00 Intro 00:14 Dr. Mike’s “Crusty Towel” / Bug Genital Anatomy Comparison 03:30 Why People Actually Train 07:13 Evolutionary Psychology Reasons for Training 13:10 How Attractiveness Works - Universals 20:37 What You Can Control - Culture vs. Environment 23:52 Pretty Privilege vs. Cultural Influence 30:35 Validation vs. Rejection 36:12 Modifying Your Appearance 42:00 Fitness → Confidence Loop 44:40 “Fake It” Fallacy / First Impressions Matter /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/38126600

You NEED TO KNOW About Pontzer's Paradox (ft. Eric Trexler) 08/18/2025

You NEED TO KNOW About Pontzer's Paradox (ft. Eric Trexler) 3 hour video interview w Eric- https://youtu.be/mQ5xPrGqtLg We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:45 Eric Trexler intro 7:33 Pontzers paradox 14:15 Why this might happen 18:24 Your brains insane efficiency 26:52 MORE steps won’t help 31:06 How legit is this research 34:42 Practical takeaways 40:53 How to calculate diet calories 48:36 Is super low calories unsafe 59:17 BMR vs RMR /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/37665530

Leo's Personal Transformation - Losing over 200LBS 08/04/2025

Leo's Personal Transformation - Losing over 200LBS We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:38 Leo intro 1:56 Leo’s weight loss 3:17 Food addiction 8:28 Giving up 11:39 His craziest meals 16:45 Psychological work before diet 23:46 How people treat you when fat 28:45 Dealing with injury 32:45 Trying Keto 35:14 Current diet 37:55 Lifting during weight loss 41:11 Focusing on the future 48:19 Advice for overweight people /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/37601115

What is Training HARD? 07/21/2025

What is Training HARD? We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 1:35 What does hard training mean 5:37 Load 11:14 Relative effort 16:25 Volume 32:25 Accumulation to deload 38:41 Consistency /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/37407255

Aesthetic Revolution #6 - Challenges & Stumbling Blocks Ahead 07/07/2025

Aesthetic Revolution #6 - Challenges & Stumbling Blocks Ahead We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:39 Recap 5:57 Age reversal updates 10:31 What happens when probs are solved 16:08 Stumbling blocks in the revolution 31:03 Hot hot girls interact with the world 38:25 Advanced virtual reality 43:58 Cybernetic enhancement 53:11 Vanity might go away 58:03 Body image healing /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/37289185

Aesthetic Revolution #5 - Anti-Aging, Longevity, and Gene Editing 06/23/2025

Aesthetic Revolution #5 - Anti-Aging, Longevity, and Gene Editing We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:17 Arnold joins the pod 2:50 Recap 5:24 Myostatin drugs 10:17 Age reversal therapy 20:23 Age reversal in older women 23:51 What happens when diseases are gone 34:44 Genetic engineering 42:36 Implications 50:30 The end of weight training 57:15 VR and no more biological humans 1:02:07 Your gains will get boosted /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/36945405

Aesthetic Revolution #4 - Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Drugs 06/09/2025

Aesthetic Revolution #4 - Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Drugs We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 1:01 Revolution recap 3:55 Unattractive people want change 14:30 When diet and training doesn’t work 18:12 Facial beauty 21:40 Face Off 24:45 What’s coming 26:41 Surgical procedures 28:30 Cosmetic drugs 37:28 Age reversal 39:29 Scar removal 41:29 Surgical improvements 44:23 What will sports look like 45:55 Limp extension and contraction 52:35 Nick wants to look like LeBron 57:37 Body modification ethics /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/36824480

Aesthetic Revolution #3 - The Future of Weight Loss & Muscle Building Drugs 05/26/2025

Aesthetic Revolution #3 - The Future of Weight Loss & Muscle Building Drugs We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:50 Nick’s daughter has a dance 1:59 Dr. Mike at da club 3:50 Last week recap 6:07 New drugs 7:15 Weight loss drugs 20:59 How many people are on GLP1s 25:32 Some people can’t grow muscle 28:45 Myostatin drugs 45:11 Higher protein needs 46:58 Low energy problems 51:50 Drugs that mime exercise /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/36523850

Aesthetic Revolution - The Human Desire to be Beautiful 05/12/2025

Aesthetic Revolution - The Human Desire to be Beautiful We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:45 Nick’s fav Xmas gifts 3:39 Desire for beauty 7:57 How much is spent 10:15 Fitness industry is aesthetic focused 17:43 People inherently want to look better 21:42 When people try to downplay beauty 32:45 How aging factors in 37:31 What would you change? 53:25 AI contributing to the revolution /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/36440345

RP CEO Mr. Nick Shaw Hates Las Vegas 04/28/2025

RP CEO Mr. Nick Shaw Hates Las Vegas We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:44 Sorry we’re late 2:35 Training while sick 8:20 Protein while traveling 12:04 Real coaches summit 15:09 The Vegas strip sucks 18:36 Shorter vs longer mesocycles 27:01 RP coaching changes 31:47 Diet app updates 33:32 Train bigger muscles first? /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/36293285

Intro to the Aesthetic Revolution 04/07/2025

Intro to the Aesthetic Revolution We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:16 The Mr Nick Shaw shirt 3:07 Mike “stopped” swearing 5:32 Mike’s fattest 14:22 Mike’s surgery 30:18 The aesthetic revolution 41:31 The new drugs 49:52 Implications of age reversal and genetic engineering /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/35983795

The Best Protein Source in the World? 03/24/2025

The Best Protein Source in the World? Check out Genius Shot at the link below! 0:35 The real Dr Mike 3:20 Finding protein during travel 5:15 Genius shot introduction 7:12 The taste 9:41 The flavors 12:20 BLG protein explained 22:17 Price 24:55 Use cases 35:35 Protein soda 40:00 Dairy and lactose /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/35484010

Nick & Mike Recap The Arnold & Insane Fitness Stories! 03/10/2025

Nick & Mike Recap The Arnold & Insane Fitness Stories! Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:54 Meeting Arnold 9:37 Getting recognized in public 13:19 Experiencing the Arnoldc 20:56 Watching your family compete 25:07 Massenomics fixed the bathrooms 30:06 Arnold bodybuilding results 34:46 Best genetic of all time 38:38 Aesthetics revolution 42:50 Most amount of gear taken /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/35587550

Should Everyone be Taking GLP-1 Medication? 02/24/2025

Should Everyone be Taking GLP-1 Medication? Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:30 GLP-1 and alcohol 3:42 Other benefits of GLP-1 12:30 What if you don’t “need” them 14:50 Benefits of GLP-1 list 17:20 Longevity promoting 19:52 Cardiovascular health and blood pressure 25:06 Kidney benefits 26:44 Neuroprotective effects 28:45 Gut issues 32:41 Anti inflammatory 36:27 Gut health 37:18 Mental health 39:26 Bone health, cancer, immune function 41:30 Visceral fat 47:00 Extending use 57:15 Pharmaceutical revolution /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/35031840

All About Alcohol and Health 02/10/2025

All About Alcohol and Health Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:29 Mike’s new life hack 3:58 Michigan weather 7:27 Mike taken out of context 12:51 Nick and Mike hate alcohol 21:51 Nick’s first frat party 23:09 Negativity bias in comments 25:05 Alcohol explained 41:53 Last time Nick got drunk 44:51 Needing alcohol to relax 48:01 Mike’s coffee routine 53:28 Calories while drinking /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/35031705

Diet & Training Modifications on Weight Loss Drugs 01/27/2025

Diet & Training Modifications on Weight Loss Drugs Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:18 Taking weight loss drugs 1:30 Nick’s great advice 3:41 Training changes 6:00 Hydration considerations 10:26 Alcohol is a bad idea 16:21 Food late at night 20:03 Casein and ozempic 22:45 Junk food warning 30:39 Fatigue issues 34:20 Muscle loss 41:06 Obesity rates falling /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/34747055

What NOT to do in the New Year for Best Results 01/13/2025

What NOT to do in the New Year for Best Results Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:18 Mike’s fav movie 3:30 Michigan winters suck 6:12 Nick’s “evil” CEO business group 12:21 Who to ruin your new years goals 13:27 Biting off more than you can chew 23:27 Cutting out food groups 31:09 Discouraged by bumps in the road 33:22 Adding in useless stuff 41:48 No recovery or downtime 46:26 Spending too much time in gym /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/34741675

How Much Protein Do You Need? 12/30/2024

How Much Protein Do You Need? Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:40 Everything was illegal in the Soviet Union 3:40 Fake Xmas trees 7:05 Mike doesn’t do gifts 9:49 Protein controversy 15:15 Our recommendation explained 26:00 Simplicity 33:53 FDA guidelines 43:33 The upper end of protein consumption /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/34631615

Hypertrophy Training is Nuanced 12/16/2024

Hypertrophy Training is Nuanced Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:57 Nick is stupid according to IG 3:15 Anything over ten reps is fatiguing!? 13:31 Are you actually advanced 30:37 Mike’s latest pod with Doctor Mike 36:36 High reps and failure 44:57 Don’t clown yourself 48:13 Exercise selection and fatigue 51:21 Injury risk 54:21 Failure has a benefit /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/34448490

Biggest Training Mistakes We've Ever Made 12/02/2024

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Biggest Dieting Mistake We've Ever Made...? 11/18/2024

Biggest Dieting Mistake We've Ever Made...? Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:31 Podcasts killing old media 10:38 Strength and conditioning for sport explained 20:33 Mike’s biggest nutrition mistake 36:10 Coaching dreamer bulks 39:19 Optimal body fat to bulk 49:32 Case to dreamer bulk 58:00 Not chasing scale weight 1:04:55 Nick’s biggest diet mistake /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/33809607

It's Easier to Maintain Muscle than you think! 11/04/2024

It's Easier to Maintain Muscle than you think! Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag the new RP Versa Gripps! 0:15 Mike has doubts 4:27 Olympia recap 12:59 Mike’s surprising muscle retention 27:03 Its hard to lose muscle 37:19 Nick loves dirt pudding 38:51 How to easily maintain muscle 51:26 Nutrition and lifestyle components 1:08:30 How to come back to training after a break /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/33573212

The Opposite Podcast- Best Business Practices 10/21/2024

The Opposite Podcast- Best Business Practices Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:40 Mike feels violated 1:55 Leadership 101 6:19 Be an unhinged boss 8:01 Workplace culture 16:37 Encouraging diversity 18:51 Food policy 22:33 Termination policy 29:43 Vacation policy 33:19 How tenure works 40:21 Catering 43:37 Payroll 52:42 Monarchy 57:38 Pre meeting meeting /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/33347822

How to Minimize Downsides of Vacation 10/07/2024

How to Minimize Downsides of Vacation Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:50 Nick visits Italy 1:56 Hurricane woes 8:08 Media exaggeration 12:33 Nick LOSES weight on vacation 20:39 Increasing steps on vacation 28:19 European protein pudding 32:36 Nick tours Venice 37:16 Nick gets a black eye from Lori and lies about it 45:04 America does have bigger portions 50:54 Going bimonthly /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/33319412

Nick & Mike discuss Airplane Etiquette 09/30/2024

Nick & Mike discuss Airplane Etiquette Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15%! 1:08 Losing football teams 9:35 Brown belt vs black belt difference 11:32 Dealing with NFL traffic 16:37 Standing when the airplane lands 25:29 Waiting at baggage claim 28:17 Mike farts everyone to death 37:24 International business class 39:19 Mike’s fart taints the car 41:55 Go-to flight snacks 44:27 Mile cries during The Flash 47:11 Loud talking on plane /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/33151962

Getting Psyched Up for the Gym 09/23/2024

Getting Psyched Up for the Gym Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15%! 0:50 Mike always getting recognized 9:25 How to psych up for the gym 10:45 Mike’s best psych up 16:50 Nick’s psych up jam 20:10 Timing the psych up 24:42 Staying calm when you must 28:30 How much did a T-Rex eat 31:16 Psych up for strength vs hypertrophy 40:21 What to do for high reps 45:45 Negative motivation 48:33 Mike’s BJJ psych up 50:44 Flipping the switch 53:01 Predator mentality 1:03:23 Sportsmanship off the field 1:09:29 Mike’s fav type of sports movie /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/33052977

The RIGHT and WRONG Way to Maintain Your Bodyweight 09/16/2024

The RIGHT and WRONG Way to Maintain Your Bodyweight Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15%! 0:13 No tangents 0:57 Productive maintenance 3:48 Bad maintenance 10:00 Weekend cheating 14:55 Low diet fatigue 22:24 Mike tries to “J” the “D” 24:19 Chronic dieting 29:31 Don’t try to offset over eating /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/33046352

Dr Mike Weighs in on the Squats as Cardio Debate 09/09/2024

Dr Mike Weighs in on the Squats as Cardio Debate Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15%! 0:28 Menno’s squats for cardio study 7:47 People interpreted this wrong 14:49 People only reading headlines 20:15 Squatting with runners 26:10 Dealing with nuance 37:30 The real liars 43:02 Thumbnails and titles explained 46:27 “Runners are psychos” 48:57 Paleo and Crossfit /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/32812222

Nick & Dr Mike Rant about Dining Experiences 09/02/2024

Nick & Dr Mike Rant about Dining Experiences Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15%! 0:39 Nicks pizza restaurant experience 5:11 Nick hates doordash 7:22 Nick’s ice cream experience 8:34 MIke’s burrito issues 12:19 Mike and Nick’s fav quotes 17:32 Mike was a janitor 23:55 Challenging yourself 25:35 Coldstone creamery 29:29 Mike’s weird food issues 34:56 Waiters not writing things down 38:21 Nick flipped out as a waiter /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/32812192

The Best Way to Succeed at Maintaining your Weight 08/26/2024

The Best Way to Succeed at Maintaining your Weight Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15%! 0:46 Back to school 2:48 Max the editor boy 3:47 Visiting Phoenix and Vegas 7:48 How to bump up calories after a diet 16:54 Metabolic adaptation 21:35 Gaining weight on maintenance 26:58 Semaglutide hate 31:38 Leptin 36:35 Unfair judgement on overweight people 45:51 Genetics in fat loss and strength 56:15 Weight loss drugs must be taken seriously /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/32714197

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