Podcast

The Performance Nutrition Podcast

Health & Fitness, Medicine, Nutrition

Connecting you with world-leading experts in performance nutrition and the latest evidence-based research to level up your team sport, endurance, physique and weight-making sport nutrition.

The Performance Nutrition Podcast brings you in-depth conversational interviews with expert PhDs, doctors, athletes, researchers, strength and coaches to share their research, insights, and stories to inform your practice and take your game to the next level.

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#169
Episodes
230
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
50 min
On air since
2017
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

230 episodes, newest first

  1. S10E8: Mental Performance - How to Build a Champion's Mindset w Dr. Jim Afremow

    Episode 108

    Show notes

    In Season 10, Episode 8, Marc interviews Dr. Jim Afremow, PhD, a mental performance expert with over 20+ years working in elite and pro sport and author of The Champion's Mind. [REPLAY SEASON 5]

    LINKS TO DR. JIM'S WORK:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimafremow/

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    PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

    48 min
  2. S10E7: Fuel for the Damage: Contact Sport, Concussions & CBD w Dr. Graeme Close, PhD

    Episode 107

    Show notes

    In Season 10, Episode 7, Marc interviews Dr. Graeme Close, PhD, a Professor of Human Physiology at Liverpool John Moores University where he combines his academic research with nutrition and physiology consultancy to some of the worlds leading athletes and sporting organizations. [REPLAY SEASON 6]

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/close_nutrition

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    57 min
  3. S10E6: 30 Years of Performance Nutrition - Tips, Tactics & Wisdom w Dr. Louise Burke, PhD

    Show notes

    Season 10, Episode 6 [Replay Season 6]
    Marc sits down with Professor Dr. Louise Burke, PhD, Australian sports dietitian, academic and author. She was the head of sports nutrition at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) throughout its existence from 1990 to 2018, participating in Olympic Games in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 London Games.

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    1 hr 2 min
  4. S10E5: Physique vs. Team Sport Nutrition - The Nuances Explained w Dr. Bill Campbell

    Show notes

    Season 10, Episode 5 - Marc sits down with Dr. Bill Campbell, PhD, Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Performance and Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida to talk all things physique nutrition for athletes & general population.

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    55 min
  5. S10E4: Why Nutrient-Density & Your Total Dietary Pattern Matters w Dr. Stephan van Vliet, PhD

    Show notes

    Season 10, Episode #4, Dr. Marc Bubbs sits down with Dr. Stephan van Vliet, PhD, a nutritional scientist with metabolomics expertise who runs the van Vliet Lab which is at the nexus of agricultural and human nutrition.

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    52 min
  6. S10E3: Physique Nutrition & Training Insights from 6x British Bodybuilding Champion, Dr. Andy Chappell, PhD

    Show notes

    Season 10, Episode #3, Dr. Marc Bubbs sits down with Dr. Andy Chappell, PhD, a performance nutritionist, researcher and 6x British Bodybuilding champion.

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    PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

    1 hr 1 min
  7. S10E2: The Stimulated Mind - Stay Sharp & Future Proof Your Brain w Dr.Tommy Wood, MD

    Show notes

    Season 10, Episode #2, Dr. Marc Bubbs sits down with Dr. Tommy Wood, MD, PhD, a medical doctor, neuroscientist and performance coach to discuss his new book The Stimulated Mind and how helps improve cognition, focus and prevent dementia and Alzheimer's.

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    PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

    1 hr 3 min
  8. S10E1: GLP‑1 Meds (Ozempic), Hunger & Lasting Weight Change w Dr. Christle Guevarra, MD

    Show notes

    Season 10, Episode #1, Dr. Marc Bubbs sits down with Dr. Crystal Guevara, MD, a family and sports medicine physician, explains how GLP‑1 medications work, who benefits, and how they create the conditions for sustainable change—not a quick fix.

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    PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

    59 min
  9. S9E12: Fertility - How Micronutrition, Metabolic Health & Lifestyle Influence Conception w Rachel Swanson, RD

    Show notes

    In Season 9, Episode #12, Marc chats with fertility expert dietician Rachel Swanson, RD, author of the new book Trying - A Science-Based Plan to Optimize Fertility.

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    48 min
  10. S9E11: Protein - Longevity, Muscle & Performance w Dr. Stu Phillips, PhD

    Show notes

    In Season 9, Episode #11, Marc sits down with Professor Stu Phillips, PhD, world-renowned protein and exercise scientist from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

    CONNECT w PROF PHILLIPS:

    Twitter: https://x.com/mackinprof

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    PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)

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    1 hr 3 min
  11. S9E10: Athlete Immunity: 6 Key Factors to Control w Prof. Michael Gleeson, PhD

    Show notes

    In Season 9, Episode #10, Marc sits down with Professor Michael Gleeson, PhD, exercise immunologist from Loughborough University to talk all things immunity.

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    PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)

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    50 min
  12. S9E9: Paleo Diet for Life - Sodium, Saturated Fats & Nutrients for Longevity

    Show notes

    In Season 9, Episode #9, Marc interviews Trevor Connor, MS, researcher and semi-pro endurance athlete and Dr. Mark Smith, PhD, physiologist to discuss applications of the Paleo for longevity and health.

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    PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)

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    48 min
  13. S9E8: Marathon Training, Nutrition & Longevity w Brady Holmer, MS

    Show notes

    In Season 9, Episode #8, Marc interviews Brady Holmer, MS, researcher and elite recreational marathon to talk endurance training, fueling and longevity.

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    53 min
  14. S9E7: Creatine for Women, Debunking Myths & New Applications w Dr. Krissy Kendal

    Show notes

    In Season 9, Episode #7, Marc interviews creatine expert Dr. Krissy Kendall, PhD to creatine for women, debunking myths and discussing novel applications.

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    49 min
  15. S9E6: How to Limit Muscle & Bone Loss As You Age (5 Key Strategies) w Dr. Ben Kirk

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    In Season 9, Episode #6, Marc interviews muscle and bone scientist Dr. Ben Kirk, PhD to talk muscle and bone loss as you age.

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    58 min
  16. S9E5: Optimizing Endurance Performance - Training, Testing & Nutrition w Dr. Daniel Plews, PhD

    Show notes

    In Season 9, Episode 5, Marc interviews applie sprt scientist, researcher, and coach Dr. Daniel Plews, PhD. Dan has worked closely with elite endurance and Olympic athletes and completed his Ph. D. in the area of applied heart rate variability (HRV).

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    58 min
  17. S9E4: Nutrition Psychiatry, Prebiotics & Dietary Patterns w Dr. Piril Hepsomali

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    In Season 9, Episode 4, Marc interviews researcher Dr. Piril Hepsomali, PhD, from Reading University in the UK, to discuss her work in nutritional psychiatry, prebiotics and dietary patterns.

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    41 min
  18. S9E3: Microdosing Training, Recovery Tools & Coaching Athletes w Steph Mock Grubbs

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    In Season 9, Episode 3, Marc sits down with performance coach Stephanie Mock Grubbs, to discuss her new role with Houston Astros in MLB, her coaching philosophy and insights from working in college sport.

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    42 min
  19. S9E2: How To Win The Inside Game & Free Yourself Up to Perform w Steve Magness

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    In Season 9, Episode 2, Marc chats with renowned endurance and mental performance coach Steve Magness to discuss his tremendous new book Win the Inside Game, how to move from surviving to thriving and free yourself up to perform.

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  20. S9E1: Stop Bullsh*tting Yourself w Drew Hanlen, NBA Skills Coach

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    In Season 9, Episode 1, Marc sits down with Drew Hanlen, NBA Skills Coach to top players like Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokompo and author of the new book Stop Bullsh*tting Yourself.

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    49 min