Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

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Fitness #239

On the Brains and Gains podcast, Dr. David Maconi discusses all things exercise science, nutrition, health, and personal development. Every week, Dr. Maconi invites health experts and thought leaders to share their expertise. Each episode ends with a charity donation to the charity of the guest's choice.

Recent Episodes
  • GVS + FitnessFAQs - Calisthenics, Epic Workout Meet Up, Combining Lifting Approaches For Gains
    Jun 1, 2025 – 57:58
  • Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Rapid Fasting Fat Loss, Unrealistic Natural Expectations, Who To Trust
    May 29, 2025 – 01:01:42
  • Dr. Brad Stanfield - Rapamycin, The Future Of AI In Medicine, Supplement Mistakes
    May 16, 2025 – 57:56
  • Alex Bromley + Joey Szatmary - "Science-Based" Issues, Effort Above All, Lifting As Therapy
    Mar 30, 2025 – 01:26:33
  • Q&A 16 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Long Term Abs, Maingaining vs Bulking, How To Know Ideal Volume
    Mar 21, 2025 – 01:25:19
  • Aaron Straker + Bryan Boorstein - CGM, Cholesterol, Food Enjoyment, Low Volume
    Mar 1, 2025 – 01:29:55
  • Eric Helms (Part 2) - AtlasPowerShrugged Debate, How Hard To Push, Scientific Evidence
    Feb 22, 2025 – 51:53
  • Eric Helms (Part 1) - Altered States of Mind, Being "In The Zone", Counting Volume
    Feb 21, 2025 – 01:03:27
  • Steve Hall - Severe Dieting, Loving Training, Tattoos in Bodybuilding
    Jan 26, 2025 – 01:08:52
  • AtlasPowerShrugged - TRT Being Pushed, Influencers Shilling Products, Core Work and Calisthenics
    Dec 28, 2024 – 56:08
  • AtlasPowerShrugged - "Evidence-Based Nonsense", Height Insecurity, Fasting
    Dec 21, 2024 – 01:30:31
  • Geoffrey Schofield + Mario Tomic - TRT Bandwagon, Natty or Not, Training Logs
    Dec 7, 2024 – 01:42:26
  • Q&A 15 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Jeff Nippard Assault, Bro Splits, Exercise Variation
    Nov 23, 2024 – 01:26:03
  • Andrew Jones - Fitness Before And After Heart Transplant
    Oct 25, 2024 – 01:02:51
  • Dr. Pak - Lengthened Partials vs Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy, Stronger By Science, Echo Chambers
    Oct 12, 2024 – 01:04:39
  • Alex Leonidas - Energy Flux, Calisthenics, Best Curls, Vegan Gains
    Sep 29, 2024 – 01:43:50
  • Nicolas Verhoeven (Part 2) - Rancid Fish Oil, Xylitol Dangers, Medical Innovation
    Sep 20, 2024 – 54:44
  • Nicolas Verhoeven (Part 1) - Saturated Fat, LDL and ApoB, Statins and PCSK9 Inhibitors
    Sep 13, 2024 – 53:25
  • Vigorous Steve - Finasteride, Fertility, Health Markers
    Aug 31, 2024 – 01:10:30
  • Brian DeCosta - Elite Genetics, High Volumes, What Motivates Top Athletes
    Aug 23, 2024 – 01:05:39
  • Q&A 14 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Wasting Newbie Gains, Importance of Carbs, Extending Intensity Sets
    Aug 10, 2024 – 01:41:38
  • Eric Helms + Steve Hall - Leaner Gains, Individual Fatigue, Supersetting
    Jul 26, 2024 – 01:43:22
  • Pete Rubish - Regaining Muscle Drug Free, Ultra Running, Health Above All
    Jul 13, 2024 – 01:16:04
  • Basement Bodybuilding - Breaking Arm Plateaus, Backing Off Leg Training, Home Gyms
    Jul 6, 2024 – 01:06:05
  • Abel Q&A 13 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Bulking on Fewer Meals, Exercise Frequency, Ab Progression
    May 18, 2024 – 01:28:09
  • Dr. Stuart Phillips - Misguided Hypertrophy Ideas, Di- and Tripeptides, Protein Frequency
    May 4, 2024 – 53:26
  • Geoffrey Verity Schofield + Kassem Hanson - RP Methods, Rotating Exercises, Contracted Positions
    Apr 13, 2024 – 01:32:02
  • Nicolas Verhoeven (Pt 2) - Curcumin, How to Look Youthful, Melatonin
    Mar 30, 2024 – 52:30
  • Nicolas Verhoeven (Pt 1) - Oreo Experiment, Cholesterol & Longevity, High Sodium
    Mar 23, 2024 – 01:01:13
  • Alex Leonidas - Bro Splits, Going Vegan, Calisthenics
    Mar 16, 2024 – 01:17:44
  • Aaron Straker + Bryan Boorstein - Aaron Jumping On Testosterone, Sudden Gains, Blood Work
    Mar 9, 2024 – 01:09:08
  • Abel Csabai - Fake Relationships, Pull Up Strength, Gains with Poor Sleep
    Feb 24, 2024 – 58:02
  • Jeff Alberts + Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Health Detriments to Bulking, Volume Extremes, Balance
    Feb 3, 2024 – 01:11:27
  • Alberto Nunez + Steve Hall - New Volume & Failure Data, Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting, Advanced Gains
    Jan 27, 2024 – 01:12:34
  • Omar Isuf + Eric Helms - Bigger Than Ever, YouTube Fitness, Strength to Size Potential
    Jan 20, 2024 – 01:48:59
  • Basement Bodybuilding - Powerbuilding, Flawed Progressive Overload, Fitness Debates
    Jan 13, 2024 – 01:13:04
  • Brian Carroll - Sam Sulek, Starting PEDs EARLIER?, Biomechanics for Back Pain
    Jan 6, 2024 – 54:42
  • Alex Bromley - Carnivores vs Vegans, Unified Theory of Training, Obsessive Striving
    Dec 24, 2023 – 01:35:19
  • Eric Helms - WNBF PRO, On Stage vs Instagram, Extreme Calf Study Update
    Nov 25, 2023 – 01:30:51
  • Abel Csabai + Bryan Boorstein - Breaking Plateaus, Die With Zero, Power Training
    Nov 17, 2023 – 01:15:19
  • Q & A 12 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Street Fights, Intensity Techniques, Mini Cuts
    Nov 3, 2023 – 01:29:22
  • Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Banking Muscle Gains, Breaking Natural Limit, Training Age
    Oct 27, 2023 – 01:32:32
  • Dr. Stu McGill - Elite Athletes, Avoiding Back Surgery, Posture
    Oct 20, 2023 – 01:27:27
  • Dr. David Maconi - Fake Gurus, Need for Novelty, Individual Diets
    Sep 9, 2023 – 59:30
  • Dr. Scott Stevenson - Bodybuilding Health Risks, Stretch Mediated Hypertrophy, Size vs Strength
    Sep 2, 2023 – 01:24:48
  • Dr. David Maconi (The Scott Mys Show) - My History, Carnivore Diet, Focus on Progression
    Aug 19, 2023 – 54:34
  • Milo Wolf - Does Cardio Improve Longevity, Ideal Range of Motion, Natural Progression
    Aug 12, 2023 – 01:09:45
  • Brandon DaCruz - PED Dependency, Ozempic, Lack of Fitness in the Fitness Industry
    Jul 30, 2023 – 01:08:32
  • Brian Carroll - 1306lb Squat, Fixing Back Pain, Extreme PED Use in Powerlifting
    Jul 22, 2023 – 59:01
  • Nick Licameli (3DMJ) - Deep Tissue Work, Injury Prevention, Placebo
    Jul 8, 2023 – 56:19
Recent Reviews
  • pendolino
    Greatly underrated thoughtful fitness advice
    Dave does a great job distilling fitness and nutrition info for everyone
  • BBoor82
    Aptly named
    This podcast smashes. Brains and gains! Dave thinks about things similarly to me, and he always asks the question I would want to ask. His guests are then able to provide the context that provides practical value for the listener. I highly recommend listening. Go back to the beginning, cause the Scott Stevenson and Eric Helms episode is gold!
  • zuzanaru
    Amazing guests
    So many great guests!
  • name12345654421
    Love it
    Great podcast!
  • kmalg
    The best
    I love Dr. Maconi - he’s so funny, down to earth, and awesome. Such good info in his podcast too - def listen!!!
  • Retarded citizen
    Great Podcast !
    David is very knowledgeable and has helped me with my health routines. He has great people on for interviews for different insights. I love listening!
  • CMI622
    Perfect
    This is great! A must listen for everyone!
  • shannondhca
    great!!
    Love it :))
  • slgirishgirl
    Dr David Maconi
    Caring & gentle dentist!!
  • swingthis543
    Amazing!
    Can’t stop binge listening to this, glad I found it!
  • tapzoolevel12
    Favorite podcast
    One of the best fitness podcasts I've come across :)
  • JHarris1215
    Thumbs Up
    Great podcast!
  • Sofia Mezz
    Entertaining & informative!
    Love listening to this on my commute to school
  • Cale Devereux
    Outstanding Podcats
    Very informative, great host, and unbelievably helpful!
  • gymbro9000
    Five stars
    Fantastic to listen to! And easy on the eyes :)
  • DottiHyg
    Great Podcast
    Outstanding!! Actually, have the privilege of knowing him personally. I am impressed. Very knowledgeable on all counts!!
  • BugabooMissy
    Great Podcast
    Great discussions with awesome guests who are experts in health and fitness. Context is detailed, informative and explained well so it’s easy to understand.
  • MC9455
    Informative, interesting, awesome
    I’m a huge fan of this podcast- I learn something new every time. The host is an engaging and thoughtful interviewer- love listening to this podcast on my way to work.
  • JimmyFrench90
    Incredibly Formative
    Outstanding podcast with detailed fitness info
  • Endedthenufht
    Great content!
    Great guests and entertaining dialogue :)
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