Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally break down the real hardest part of bodybuilding—dieting and prep hacks. Plus the rise and fall of ephedrine, Rich Piana talk and Ron shuts down a cute girl at the grocery store.
00:00 Bodybuilding Podcast Kickoff – It’s Just Bodybuilding
01:49 How to Deal with Hunger While Cutting (Bodybuilding Diet Tips)
05:43 What Is Food Noise? Controlling Cravings on Prep
09:33 Accepting the Grind – Embracing Diet Struggles
13:12 Bodybuilding Mindset Hacks for Contest Prep Success
17:10 Coaching Bodybuilders – Communication Mistakes & Lessons
22:46 Crazy Bodybuilding Stories & Unforgettable Moments
29:45 Why We Love Bodybuilding – The Passion Behind the Sport
31:39 Gym Brotherhood – Building Relationships Through Training
33:10 Meeting Bodybuilding Legends – Iconic Encounters
37:07 Dieting Tricks – Flavor Hacks, Sweeteners & Additives
44:59 Diet Hacks That Actually Work (And Emotional Eating)
54:54 The “Floor Cookie” Story – Dieting Temptation Explained
56:00 Rich Piana & Bigger By The Day – Bodybuilding YouTube Era
58:47 Prohormones Explained – Real Stories From The Past
01:03:39 Ephedra – Rise, Ban & Bodybuilding Impact
01:06:06 Old School Supplements vs Modern PEDs
01:12:21 Rapid Fire Bodybuilding Prep Tips
01:12:37 Contest Prep Success – Planning & Execution
01:13:40 Natural vs Enhanced Bodybuilding – Honest Debate
01:15:39 Off-Season Training – Strength, Performance & Progress
01:18:42 Staying Focused in the Off-Season
01:21:07 Cheat Meals in the Off-Season
01:25:47 Training Motivation – Strength as a Driving Force
01:28:41 Do Cheat Meals Help or Hurt Bodybuilding Progress?
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Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally break down the real hardest part of bodybuilding—dieting and prep hacks. Plus the rise and fall of ephedrine, Rich Piana talk and Ron shuts down a cute girl at the grocery store.
00:00 Bodybuilding Podcast Kickoff – It’s Just Bodybuilding
01:49 How to Deal with Hunger While Cutting (Bodybuilding Diet Tips)
05:43 What Is Food Noise? Controlling Cravings on Prep
09:33 Accepting the Grind – Embracing Diet Struggles
13:12 Bodybuilding Mindset Hacks for Contest Prep Success
17:10 Coaching Bodybuilders – Communication Mistakes & Lessons
22:46 Crazy Bodybuilding Stories & Unforgettable Moments
29:45 Why We Love Bodybuilding – The Passion Behind the Sport
31:39 Gym Brotherhood – Building Relationships Through Training
33:10 Meeting Bodybuilding Legends – Iconic Encounters
37:07 Dieting Tricks – Flavor Hacks, Sweeteners & Additives
44:59 Diet Hacks That Actually Work (And Emotional Eating)
54:54 The “Floor Cookie” Story – Dieting Temptation Explained
56:00 Rich Piana & Bigger By The Day – Bodybuilding YouTube Era
58:47 Prohormones Explained – Real Stories From The Past
01:03:39 Ephedra – Rise, Ban & Bodybuilding Impact
01:06:06 Old School Supplements vs Modern PEDs
01:12:21 Rapid Fire Bodybuilding Prep Tips
01:12:37 Contest Prep Success – Planning & Execution
01:13:40 Natural vs Enhanced Bodybuilding – Honest Debate
01:15:39 Off-Season Training – Strength, Performance & Progress
01:18:42 Staying Focused in the Off-Season
01:21:07 Cheat Meals in the Off-Season
01:25:47 Training Motivation – Strength as a Driving Force
01:28:41 Do Cheat Meals Help or Hurt Bodybuilding Progress?
🔴 OFFICIAL SPONSOR
MUTANT® — Born Different. Born Hardcore!
Save with code: BIGRON or DUSTY
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📲 FOLLOW THE HOSTS
Ron Partlow
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Dusty Hanshaw
instagram.com/dustyhanshaw08
Scott McNally
instagram.com/scottmcnally1
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📱 TRAIN LIKE HELL APP
Ron’s official training app
trainlikehell.com
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🙏 SUPPORT THINK BIG BODYBUILDING
Patreon (Every $5 helps keep the shows going)
patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding
👕 THINK BIG MERCH
think-big.printify.me/products
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✅ ADDITIONAL SPONSOR
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Code: THINK
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3rd-party tested — trusted by bodybuilders
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🇨🇦 CANADIAN VIEWERS
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