Think BIG Bodybuilding Media
Hosted by Think BIG Bodybuilding
A network of podcasts for serious bodybuilders, featuring IFBB pros and top coaches discussing training, nutrition, PEDs, and industry news.
This is a media hub, not a single show, functioning as a network for the hardcore bodybuilding community. Different programs under its banner feature a rotating cast of hosts and tackle specific niches: "It's Just Bodybuilding" covers industry news and pro show commentary, "Blood, Sweat, & Gear" focuses on training and contest prep Q&As, and "Drugs n Stuff" offers frank discussions on PEDs. Creator Scott McNally acts as the network's producer and frequent host, tying the various content streams together.
“Its multi-show network format allows it to cover the sport with more depth and from more angles than a single podcast could. The channel is also notable for its candid and detailed discussions on performance-enhancing drugs, a topic often avoided or glossed over in mainstream fitness media.”
Who hosts this show
Think BIG Bodybuilding Media is a YouTube channel and podcast network created by coach and podcasting veteran Scott McNally. It features a stable of shows like "It's Just Bodybuilding," "Blood, Sweat, & Gear," and "Drugs n Stuff," hosted by industry figures including IFBB pros Ron Partlow and Dusty Hanshaw, and exercise physiologist Dr. Scott Stevenson. The network evolved from the Advices Radio podcast network and provides in-depth content on contest prep, training science, and bodybuilding culture for a dedicated audience.
Credentials & credits
- Creator of Think BIG Bodybuilding Media
- Coach to competitive bodybuilders, including IFBB Pros
- Podcast host/producer (over 1000 episodes)
- Ron Partlow: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
- Dusty Hanshaw: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
- Dr. Scott Stevenson: PhD in Applied Exercise Physiology, licensed acupuncturist, author
Other ventures
- Advices Radio (Predecessor podcast network)
- Ron Partlow: Co-founder of West Coast Iron Gym
- Dr. Scott Stevenson: Creator of Fortitude Training®, author of "Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach"
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01What it REALLY took to win Classic Physique Overall at Jr. NationalsJun 26, 2026 · 1h 15m
- 02Has Bodybuilding Devalued the Pro Card?Jun 24, 2026 · 1h 13m
- 03Progressive Overload Is More Than Adding WeightJun 22, 2026 · 1h 07m
- 04Old School Carb Cycling Still Works + Halotestin v Superdrol Precontest?Jun 19, 2026 · 50 min
- 05Derek Lunsford Can't Escape The Phil Heath EffectJun 17, 2026 · 2h 06m
- 06New Information On China's Steroid Supply Disruption + PED QAJun 15, 2026 · 1h 25m
Notable episodes
- 01Has Bodybuilding Devalued the Pro Card?
A representative example of their 'It's Just Bodybuilding' roundtable, discussing a key industry controversy with multiple host perspectives.
- 02Progressive Overload Is More Than Adding Weight
A deep-dive episode on a core training principle, showcasing their focus on evidence-based hypertrophy science with an expert guest.
- 03New Information On China's Steroid Supply Disruption + PED QA
Highlights their 'Drugs n Stuff' show, demonstrating their unique position in openly discussing the logistics and pharmacology of PEDs.
- 04What it REALLY took to win Classic Physique Overall at Jr. Nationals
A granular breakdown of high-level contest prep, illustrating the practical, in-the-trenches coaching advice offered on 'Blood, Sweat, & Gear'.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is typically a multi-host roundtable discussion, often recorded remotely. The tone is informal, conversational, and assumes a high-level of audience knowledge, with frequent use of bodybuilding-specific jargon. Scott McNally often serves as the central moderator, guiding conversations across the network's various shows.
Questions Think BIG Bodybuilding keeps coming back to
- “What are some off-the-wall tips and tricks you've learned for contest prep?”
- “What is your opinion on the rise of the Classic Physique division?”
- “How long would it take for a top amateur to make an impact in the pros?”
- “What is the correct definition of progressive overload?”
- “When performing a rep, how hard are you actually pushing during the concentric portion?”
- “What's a weird or unique cue you use in your own training to take it to the next level?”
- “Should the number of pro cards being awarded be reduced?”
- “How do you properly use a logbook to track progress?”
- “Where in a carb cycling plan should high-carb days be placed?”
Signature segments
- · Show-specific intros (e.g., "Welcome to It's Just Bodybuilding")
- · Shouting out Patreon supporters
- · The recurring phrase, "Remember everybody, it's just bodybuilding."
- · Standard YouTube calls to action (like, share, subscribe)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively high-level bodybuilding competitors (often IFBB Pros), experienced coaches, or subject-matter experts with academic credentials in fields like exercise physiology or pharmacology.
- Andrew Berryon What it REALLY took to win Classic Physique Overall at Jr. Nationals
- Turner Riddleon Has Bodybuilding Devalued the Pro Card?
- Kuba Cielenon Progressive Overload Is More Than Adding Weight
- Dave Croslandon New Information On China's Steroid Supply Disruption + PED QA
- Skip Hillon Old School Carb Cycling Still Works + Halotestin v Superdrol Precontest?
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorship is targeted at the hardcore bodybuilding consumer, featuring direct-to-consumer supplement companies like TrueNutrition.com and Mutant, alongside community support through Patreon. The audience is a highly-qualified demographic for bodybuilding-specific products and services.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the creator of Think BIG Bodybuilding?
- The network was created by Scott McNally, a bodybuilding coach and podcasting veteran who hosts or produces most of the shows.
- Is this a single podcast?
- No, it's a media network on YouTube that features several distinct podcasts, such as 'It's Just Bodybuilding', 'Blood, Sweat, & Gear', and 'Drugs n Stuff'.
- Who are the main hosts?
- The channel features a roster of hosts, most prominently creator Scott McNally, IFBB Pros Ron Partlow and Dusty Hanshaw, and Dr. Scott Stevenson, PhD.
- Do they discuss steroids?
- Yes, the channel is known for its open and frank discussions about Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs), particularly on the show 'Drugs n Stuff' hosted by Dave Crosland and Scott McNally.
- Where can I listen to the podcasts?
- The primary platform is the Think BIG Bodybuilding Media YouTube channel, but episodes are also available on podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- [01]Scott McNally Bio - SWIS2024swis2024.com
- [02]Think BIG Bodybuilding Official Websitethinkbigbodybuilding.com
- [03]About Dr. Scott Stevensondrscottstevenson.com
- [04]Ron Partlow - Greatest Physiquesgreatestphysiques.com
- [05]Dusty Hanshaw Explains His Near-Death Experiencemuscleandfitness.com
- [06]Advices Radio: Bodybuilding Network - Podchaserpodchaser.com
- [07]Dave Tate's Table Talk: #175 Scott Mcnallydave-tates-table-talk.libsyn.com
- [08]Think BIG Bodybuilding - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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