Booty and the Beast

Episode 10: BCAAs vs EAAs - The REAAL Core Debate

BCAAs or EAAs, which do you prefer? REAAL Muscle launched an EAA product using marketing claims backed by a 2017 study by Dr. Wolfe (Branched-chain amino acids and muscle protein synthesis in humans: myth or reality?), some claims in which people took offense too. We welcome in REAAL National Sales Director Ian Bell and one of those critical of the claims, Kenton Engle, the CMO of Core Nutritionals to debate the topic of BCAAs vs. EAAs and the 2017 Wolfe study. You don't want to miss this! Subscribe now!

Episode 9: Ryback Reeves

Former WWE Superstar turned Sports Nutrition CEO Ryback Reeves joins the show to discuss his transition from professional wrestling into supplements. Ryback still wrestlers full-time, but through trial and error and personal beta tests, he has developed a line of supplements he swears by "Feed Me More Nutrition." Ryback talks about staying healthy on the road for WWE, why he left and if he will be back. He talks about Feed Me More Nutrition and the future he has in the industry.

Shane from Stack3d stops by to discuss Amazon.com's new sports nutrition brand OWN PWR, Bang Energy's new energy shot, Raze from Repp Sports and Christian Guzman new name for his energy drink Up.

Episode 8: "Hypertrophy Coach" Joe Bennett

Joe "Hypertrophy Coach" Bennett is one of the most recognized, well-known and respected trainers in the fitness industry. He's the head trainer for RedCon1, trained alongside Ben Pakulski (he also explains their separation in this episode), trained Guardian of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista and so many more. Years of experience and education makes Joe a highly sought after trainer by bodybuilders, celebrities and everyday folk like you and me. Not only does Joe train, he competes at a high level in bodybuilding. Learn from the Hypertrophy Coach on how to better your training and become a better version of yourself. Subscribe now!

Episode 7: Branch Warren

On episode 7, the 2x Arnold Classic Champion (2011 & 2012) Branch Warren joins the show to discuss his career in bodybuilding. Branch discusses possible retirement and if he will compete again, talks about the bodybuilding industry today and what it needs to get back to popularity, who is the best bodybuilder of all time, his new company Wicked Cutz Jerkey, his supplement line Black Skull Supplements, proper diet and nutrition and how to train to win.

Episode 6: Mark Glazier

NutraBio CEO Mark Glazier stops by the show to discuss NutraBio’s impact on the “shady” supplement industry. NutraBio has been around for 22-years and thrives on their sales staff educated consumers and retail, Mark talks about that too. Mark talks about the early days of NutraBio and how it started out of his garage. Mark discusses the political environment around supplements and what he is doing to change it.

We also welcome in Josh Schall and Shane from Stack3d to talk about EAS deciding to stop producing sports supplements and the legacy brand ending.

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Episode 5: PJ Braun

Blackstone Lab's President PJ Braun joins the podcast and becomes an open book. PJ talks about his bitter split up with his ex-wife, his battle with alcohol and depression and his ugly break-up with former best friend and business partner Aaaron Singerman. Not all is negative news; PJ talks Blackstone Lab's rise to popularity and where he sees his company going from here. PJ also discusses the FDA's raid on his warehouse and the status of that. Stack3d joins to discuss Quest Nutrition's new protein bar, Granite Supplements re-branding, a new muscle builder from Outbreak Nutrition and a new pre-workout that is fully loaded. Subscribe to the show today! Rate & Review!

Episode 4: Aaron Singerman

RedCon1 CEO Aaron Singerman stops by the show to discuss his life in the world of sports nutrition. Aaron cadidly speaks about his relationship with former best friend and business partner PJ Braun and how that all transpired. Aaron talks about Dallas McCarver and his last days on this earth. We discuss the success of RedCon1 and the future of the brand, both domestically and abroad. Stack3d joins the show to talk about Ghost and Icon Meals, a new supplement brand, Swole O'Clock's $250k watch, Swolly from MTS Nutrition and the new energy drink from Merica Labz. Subscribe today!

Episode 3: Marc Lobliner

Marc Lobliner, CEO MTS Nutritioin, stops by the "Be Informed. Live Fit." podcast to discuss his stance on TRT and performance enhancing drugs, BCAA vs. EAAs and his big Real Weights for Real Heroes event coming up in July to raise money for the Siemper Fi Fun. Marc is an open book and tells all on this episode! Stack3d stops by to talk the new ProSupps and DJ Khaled partnership, BodyBuilding.com future, BSN and Cold Stone Creamery and finally Inspired Nutraceuticals and Black Market Labs. Subscribe today!

Episode 2: Kris Gethin

Kris Gethin stops by the "Be Informed. Live Fit." podcast to discuss his journey in the world of fitness and supplements. Kris talks about his respect and admiration for Dorian Yates, how Kaged Muscle started as a magazine, writing for BodyBuilding, the future of Kaged Muscle Supplements, training for an Iron Man and what irritates him about the fitness and supplement industry. Kris has many years of experience and so much knowledge on fitness and supplements, as well as he is very respected. Check out this full episode to increase your knowledge on all topics fitness and supplements. 

Episode 1: Ronnie Coleman

On our very first episode, we welcome in one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, 8x Mr. Olympia Champion Ronnie Coleman. Ronnie gives us an update on his current health, who his biggest threat was on-stage, how he stayed motivated, what his time in the police force was like, his take on today's racism, being a family first guy and so much more! We asked questions to Ronnie that you haven't heard him asked before. We also welcome in Stack3d.com to break down the top stories of the week in sports nutrition including Cellucor's energy drink, NTel Nutra and Pitbull Labs teaming up on a pre-workout powder and the FDA's regulation of bulk caffeine. Subscribe to our show today!