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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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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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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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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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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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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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185: NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTATION FOR BODYBUILDERS

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2025/12/02

Welcome to episode 185 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!It’s another two-man episode this week with Jack and DC holding things down while the boys are overseas and we dive into a full Q&A centred around training, injuries, nutrition, and the realities of bodybuilding across seasons. DC gives an update on getting back into training post-hernia surgery, how he’s managing load, and why smart progression can matter more than obsessing over injury fears. We also chat through common hernia

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184: MANAGING INJURY & STAYING ON TRACK THROUGH...

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2025/11/25

Welcome to episode 184 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!This week, it’s just DC and Jack holding down the fort while DY and Lawrence are off travelling which means a rare two-man episode and a chance to dive deep into training, recovery, and navigating adversity as a natural bodybuilder. We chat through how our own off-seasons are unfolding, the mental and physical shifts that come from years of consistent training, and the strategies we use to stay progressing even when life gets busy. Jack

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183: WHAT MAKES GREAT GYM EQUIPMENT? | THE RISE OF...

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2025/11/18

Welcome to episode 183 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!This week, we’re joined by a very special guest, Benjamin Norris, founder of Citadel Strength Equipment to take you inside the world of elite gym equipment design. From Citadel’s early days and the first hand-built prototypes, to how machines are tested under real working loads, Benjamin breaks down what it actually takes to create equipment that feels as good as it looks. We chat through the realities of scaling manufacturing, why some

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42:27

182: EAT LIKE A BODYBUILDER | FULL DAY OF EATING GUIDE

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2025/11/11

Welcome to episode 182 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!This week, we’re switching gears and diving into the nutrition side of bodybuilding, the little habits, tweaks, and lessons we’ve picked up over the years that can make a big difference to your performance, recovery, and overall progress. We chat through how we approach each meal of the day, from breakfast and peri-workout nutrition to dinner and pre-bed meals, sharing practical insights on things like hydration, electrolytes, meal

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181: SHOULD YOUR OFF-SEASON LOOK LIKE PREP? | HOW...

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2025/11/04

Welcome to episode 181 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!This week, we’re back with a classic Q&A, it’s been a while since we’ve done one of these! We cover topics like the most transformative training phases of our careers, what made those periods so effective, and the key habits that separate a good improvement season from a great one. From coaching, accountability, and nutrition, to tracking, mindset, and managing burnout in prep and we dive deep into how to balance precision with

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180: THE BEST PHYSIQUES OF THE SEASON & FOOD FOCUS...

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2025/10/28

Welcome to episode 180 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!This week we’re catching up after a huge run of back-to-back shows and chatting about how we are navigating training, nutrition, and recovery post-season. We dive into post-show strategies, setting goals for the next phase, and how to approach the off-season without losing momentum. Then we wrap up with a full season recap, standout physiques, epic battles across every division, and the competitors who raised the bar for Aussie

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179: INSANE NATIONAL TITLES, BDU COMMENTARY & OLYMPIA...

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2025/10/21

Welcome to episode 179 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!This week we’re fresh off the NBA Nationals and joined by judge Joey Cantlin to chat through all the action. We share our thoughts on how the weekend ran, standout physiques, and what went down across divisions. We also get into the details of some of the key battles, who impressed us most, and how different athletes have improved throughout the season. Then, to wrap things up, we dive into our thoughts on this year’s Mr. Olympia

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178: MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY MASTERCLASS

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2025/10/14

Welcome to episode 178 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! This week, we’re keeping things practical with a training-focused chat on the small cues and adjustments that can make a big difference in the gym.From delts and chest to back, legs, and abs, we go through what’s worked for us over the years, how to improve mind–muscle connection, control each rep, and get more out of your training without overcomplicating things. We also touch on topics like full range of motion, ab work, lower-back

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177: BODYBUILDING WORLD CUP, ONLINE COACHING DEBATE &...

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2025/10/07

Welcome to episode 177 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!This week, we dive into a fresh round of listener Q&As, kicking things off with what a BDU bodybuilding show would look like. From divisions and categories to what makes a fair competition, we share our ideal lineups and how we would keep things streamlined and athlete-focused. From there, we discuss whether you’re truly “training hard enough” if you’re not picking up the occasional niggle, and what smart training actually looks

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176: RECOVERY PHASE: MINIMISING EXCESSIVE FAT REGAIN

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2025/09/30

Welcome to episode 176 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! This week we dive into one of the most important (and often overlooked) phases of the sport: post-show recovery.We kick things off by discussing how we approach weight gain after a show, why the rate of increase matters for health, performance, and long-term physique outcomes, and how we personally manage step counts, cardio, and food intake to find a sustainable level of leanness. From there, we share how we navigate the mental side of

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175: DY'S SEASON RECAP & DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES

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2025/09/23

Welcome to episode 175 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!The team has reunited and in this weeks episode we are diving into a mix of show recaps, post-comp insights, and what’s next for the season. We kick things off by unpacking DY’s final show of the season including his experience competing at FMG Worlds, the decision to wrap up his prep there, and the extreme push required to bring his best-ever package to the stage. From there, the conversation shifts to the post-show phase, covering

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174: BODYBUILDING MEAL PREP HACKS & POST SHOW CRAVINGS

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2025/09/16

In this week’s episode of Bodybuilding Down Under, the team dives into a mix of practical strategies and big-picture conversations for bodybuilders.We kick things off with a recap of the recent WNBF Australia Melbourne show, sharing highlights from the weekend and looking ahead to the stacked Brisbane lineup. From there, the discussion moves to post-show recovery, covering the psychological and physiological challenges of regaining control around food, staying mindful of hunger, and setting up a

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173: MEAL TIMING SCIENCE, PEAK WEEK STRATEGIES, SHOW...

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2025/09/09

In this week’s episode of Bodybuilding Down Under, the team dives into some of the most practical and evidence-based questions in bodybuilding, covering everything from nutrition timing in mini-cuts to the finer details of peak week and show day execution.We start by discussing meal timing in mini-cuts: does it really matter when you’re in a steep calorie deficit? Jack, Lawrence, and DY unpack the science around protein distribution, pre-workout fueling, and how timing can influence hunger,

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172: LEVELLING UP AS A BODYBUILDER: TRAINING,...

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2025/09/02

Welcome to episode 172 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! In this episode, we take a step back and reflect on our personal evolution within the sport, how we’ve levelled up across training, nutrition, and the way we live our lives around bodybuilding. We explore how our perspectives, habits, and systems have changed over time, and what’s allowed us to continue progressing, physically, mentally, and professionally. From how we approach off-seasons and preps, to how we manage life outside the

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