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Bodybuilding Down Under

Bodybuilding Down Under

Welcome to The Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! Each episode you will be joined by your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Daniel Chapelle, Lawrence Grieve and Daniel Yates, all passionate bodybuilders who are engrossed within the bodybuilding community here in Australia. Tune into the podcast for insight into the bodybuilding lifestyle, including everyone’s journeys on and off the stage, regular Q&A’s, guest interviews and of course some banter along the way. We all hope you enjoy! Instagram Handles: Jack:

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205: HOW TO ACTUALLY PEAK AS A NATURAL BODYBUILDER

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2026/04/21

Welcome to Episode 205 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!This week, we are back to break down one of the most talked-about topics in competitive bodybuilding: peak week. The conversation opens with what a good peak week actually looks like and why the goal for most athletes should be a refreshed, recovered physique rather than a last-minute push for extra conditioning. From there, we dive into the key loading strategies, front load, mid load, and back load, covering the pros, cons, and

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57:20

204: WHAT IT ACTUALLY TAKES TO WIN A WORLD TITLE FT....

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2026/04/14

Welcome to Episode 204 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we are joined by one of the most respected coaches in natural bodybuilding, Cliff Wilson. With No. 1 and No. 3 in the world at the most recent WNBF World Championships, Cliff's track record speaks for itself. Cliff shares how he got his start in coaching, why he felt disappointed in both the bro science and evidence-based camps early on, and why he eventually stopped debating and decided to let results do the talking. From

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40:48

203: SHOULD YOU CUT FOOD OR ADD STEPS IN PREP?...

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2026/04/07

Welcome to episode 203 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week we open with some updates going into season A and what the final weeks of prep really look like from a coaching perspective.From there, we tackle a listener question: in prep, is it better to run higher calories with higher output, or lower calories with lower output? We break down energy flux, hunger management, step counts, diminishing returns, and why athletes almost always choose more steps over less food. We also look

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42:45

202: DO YOU REALLY NEED ADVANCED TECHNIQUES? VOLUME,...

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2026/03/31

Welcome to Episode 202 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!This week we are unpacking some of the most common early training mistakes and how their programming has evolved over the past decade. The conversation kicks off with DY's experience training at a new gym on the Sunshine Coast, featuring full Citadel, Strive and Cybex setups, and what it's like to finally get hands on some of the best equipment in the world. From there, we dive into the meat of the episode, reflecting on the days of

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48:06

201: PREP GREEN FLAGS, FLEXIBLE DIETNG & LIES...

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2026/03/24

Welcome to episode 201 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! In this episode, we kick things off with a recap of the second BDU Lift & Greet before diving into some talking points.We explore where the line sits between self-improvement and self-obsession in bodybuilding, what green flags coaches look for before taking someone into a contest prep, and whether flexible dieting has ultimately helped or hurt athletes. We also get into when to adjust your program during prep, the biggest lies

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36:10

200: BRO SPLITS, POST SHOW BURNOUT & HOW LONG TO STAY...

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2026/03/17

Welcome to Episode 200 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!To celebrate the milestone, we bring on a very special guest, Chris Black. Coach, exercise scientist, reigning under-90s Queensland IFBB and NABBA Queensland champion, and brand new father. In this episode, Chris breaks down his case for bro splits, using frequency as a tool based on individual physique needs. We get into his relaxed post-show approach, why he monitors biometrics over the scale, and why he doesn't recommend it for

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48:51

199: WHAT ATHLETES GET WRONG ABOUT BODYBUILDING FT....

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2026/03/10

Welcome to Episode 199 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!This week we are joined by Dr. Martin Refalo, researcher, coach, and new WNBF Australia President for a wide-ranging conversation bridging the gap between science and the stage. Martin shares his own journey from old-school prep in 2016 to evidence-based bodybuilding, and why those two contrasting experiences shaped everything that followed. The conversation covers how to actually interpret and apply research, why looking at one training

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37:47

198: HOW WE ACTUALLY STRUCTURE A CONTEST PREP...

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2026/03/03

Welcome to episode 198 of the Bodybuilding Downunder Podcast!In this episode, we break down how we actually structure a successful contest prep from both a coaching and competitor perspective. The conversation dives into pre-prep phases, appropriate rates of loss, and the pros and cons of longer versus shorter prep timelines. We also explore when prep truly starts to feel like prep, how athletes typically respond to the dieting condition, and the role of mindset in navigating fatigue and hunger as

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45:58

197: MIMETIC DESIRE: DO WE WANT TO WIN ... OR BE SEEN...

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2026/02/24

Welcome to Episode 197 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!In this episode, we take a different direction and explore the psychology behind bodybuilding ambition, unpacking the concept of mimetic desire and how our goals may be shaped more by influence and status than we realise. We discuss whether physique goals are truly internal or socially driven, how social media amplifies comparison, and why division standards continue to evolve year after year. The conversation explores the influence of

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36:45

196: HOW TO ADD YEARS TO YOUR BODYBUILDING JOURNEY:...

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2026/02/17

Welcome to Episode 196 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the realities of long-term bodybuilding, including burnout, injuries, shifting priorities, and what it really takes to sustain progress over years in the sport. We discuss the moments where bodybuilding stops being fun, how to adjust training and lifestyle to maintain longevity, and why chasing perfection isn’t always necessary to continue progressing. The conversation explores the balance between

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42:57

195: IIFYM VS. CLEAN EATING, THE HARDEST DIVISION &...

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2026/02/10

Welcome to Episode 195 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!This week, the boys tackle some of the most debated topics in bodybuilding and nutrition. We break down which categories are truly the hardest to compete in, the pros and cons of IIFYM versus structured meal plans, and whether tracking macros forever is actually necessary for progress. The conversation also dives into food quality, building balanced meals, avoiding extreme approaches, and how to fuel training without burning out. From

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56:09

194: DO LENGTHENED PARTIALS REALLY WORK? FT. DR MILO...

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2026/02/03

Welcome to Episode 194 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! This week, the boys are joined by exercise scientist Dr. Milo Wolf for a deep dive into the latest hypertrophy research.Milo breaks down what the evidence really says about lengthened partials, stretch-biased training, training to failure, volume, recovery, and long-term progress. From practical programming tips to injury considerations and debunking common gym myths, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways for anyone serious

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46:44

193: OUR BODYBUILDING ORIGINS: FIRST GYMS, FIRST...

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2026/01/27

Welcome back to episode 193 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast.With 200 episodes fast approaching, the boys take a step back and reflect on where it all began; the very first gym sessions, early training influences, questionable choices, and the moments that shifted bodybuilding from a casual hobby into a long-term pursuit. We unpack our individual journeys into the sport, from backyard workouts and school gyms to first contest preps, early coaching experiences, and the hard lessons that only

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32:38

192: COMFORT VS. PROGRESS: THE REALITY OF HIGH LEVEL...

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2026/01/20

Welcome to Episode 192 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we dive into a topic that sits at the core of the bodybuilding experience: discomfort, when it’s necessary, when it’s unavoidable, and when it’s often self-inflicted. The episode opens with a discussion around the idea that bodybuilding should feel hard at times. From brutally demanding training sessions to the realities of long build phases, calorie surpluses, and contest preparation, the boys unpack where discomfort is an

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37:27

191: DO BODYBUILDERS ACTUALLY COME BACK AFTER THEIR...

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2026/01/13

Welcome to Episode 191 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!In the first episode of 2026, the boys kick things off with a wide-ranging Q&A discussion covering the realities of contest prep, natural bodybuilding, and where the sport may be heading this year. We open with a deep dive into a question many competitors quietly ask after their first show: how many people actually come back to compete again and what factors influence whether someone returns for a second or third prep. From

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47:40

190: THE REALITY OF ONLINE COACHING, BUSINESS GROWTH...

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2026/01/06

Welcome to episode 190 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! This week only two of us locked in, and somehow the podcast still rolls on. In this episode we wrap up a massive 2025 for Bodybuilding Down Under, not missing a single weekly episode, turning up to nearly every national show, commentating NBA Nationals, meeting listeners from all over the world, and hitting 45,000 listeners. From there, it turns into a chat covering building a coaching business without gimmicks, why consistency beats

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40:15

189: 2025 REFLECTIONS: BIGGEST WINS, LESSONS LEARNED...

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2025/12/30

Welcome to Episode 189 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!This week the boys sit down for a slightly different end-of-year episode, recorded as we head into the final days of 2025. A reflective discussion on the year that was, unpacking the biggest wins, lessons learned, and moments that didn’t quite go to plan across competing, business, and life outside of bodybuilding. The boys then dive deeper into habits, routines, and decision-making that drove progress throughout the year, touching on

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44:44

188: RANKING OUR TOP EXERCISES FOR HYPERTROPHY

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2025/12/23

Welcome to Episode 188 of the Bodybuilding Down Under PodcastThis week the boys are back together for a full catch-up. Lawrence recaps his recent trip to the United States, sharing his experiences training at Alphaland and Destination Dallas, comparing gym equipment, atmosphere, and overall training experience. The boys then work through current training and nutrition updates, including post-travel adjustments, changes to training splits, off-season decision-making, recovery from injury and

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81:52

187: WNBF WORLDS RECAP & THE IMPORTANCE OF...

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2025/12/16

Welcome to episode 187 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!The boys are joined by Dr. Eric Helms for a wide-ranging and honest conversation following WNBF Worlds 2025. We start with a full Worlds wrap-up from an athlete perspective, unpacking what actually matters on the day, judging quality, stage lighting, athlete experience, communication, and how this year stacked up against previous Worlds. The conversation then shifts into drug-tested sport, integrity, and the future of natural

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43:04

186: MINDSET STRATEGIES THAT SEPARATE AMATEUR VS. PRO...

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2025/12/09

Welcome to episode 186 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!The boys are (almost) all back this week, diving into a full discussion on mental fortitude, the athlete mindset, and navigating wins and losses in bodybuilding. We start with DY’s return from overseas, training across time zones and managing routine while traveling. We also chat about new gym environments, atmosphere, and how the right space can genuinely elevate your progress. Then we move into the heart of the episode: what actually

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