Barbell Shrugged Podcast
1) How Circadian Rhythms Shape Strength, Recovery, and Health with Dr. Karen Esser #829
In this episode, Dr. Karen Esser Professor and Chair of the Department of Physiology and Aging at the University of Florida joins the crew to break down one of the most overlooked performance variable...Show More
How Circadian Rhythms Shape Strength, Recovery, and Health with Dr. Karen Esser #829
51:25 | Dec 31st, 2025
2) Menopause, Weight Gain and Hormones with Fat Loss Expert Dr. Bill Campbell #828
In this episode, Dr. Bill Campbell returns to the show to discuss a major pivot in his research from building muscle and optimizing fat loss to understanding menopause and its effects on women's body ...Show More
Menopause, Weight Gain and Hormones with Fat Loss Expert Dr. Bill Campbell #828
54:24 | Dec 17th, 2025
3) Black Root Recovery: The Multi‑Modality Recovery Sauna Built for Veterans, Athletes, and High Performers #827
Former Marine and general contractor Andrew Kavanaugh joins the crew to share the origin story of Black Root Recovery, a company he founded after watching too many of his fellow Marines struggle physi...Show More
4) Ben Johns - The Most Dominant Pickleball Athlete In The World #826
In this episode, the world's #1 pickleball player, Ben Johns, joins Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dr. Mike Lane to unpack what it really takes to stay at the top of one of the fastest-g...Show More
5) MRI-based Muscle Analysis with Dr. Doug Goldstein #825
In this episode, the Barbell Shrugged crew explores how next-generation MRI muscle analysis is transforming the way high-performing athletes train, recover, and prevent injury. Dr. Doug Goldstein walk...Show More
6) Precision Muscle Analysis with Matt Brown of Springbok Analytics #824
In this episode, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash sit down with Matt Brown, Director of Business Development at Springbok Analytics, to explore the cutting edge world of MRI based muscle an...Show More
7) Measuring Muscle Mass Percentage with Dr. Chris Perry, Anders Varner, Travis Mash and Doug Larson #823
In this week's episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash, and Dr. Chris Perry dive deep into the real science of muscle mass, why it's the single most important tissue...Show More
8) Rebuilding Strength and Purpose, Travis Mash's Path Back to the Platform w/ Anders Varner, Travis Mash and Doug Larson #822
In this episode, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash sit down for a story that is equal parts comeback and evolution. After a hip replacement and years away from competition, Mash, now over 50...Show More
9) The Science of Sleep and Recovery w/ Dr. Allison Brager, Anders Varner, Travis Mash and Doug Larson #821
In this episode, neuroscientist and U.S. Army sleep expert Dr. Allison Brager joins Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash to explore the real science behind sleep, recovery, and wearable technol...Show More
10) Gym Culture w/ Kenny Santucci, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #820
With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself a known as one of New York City’s top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. Brand ambassador for Michelob...Show More
Gym Culture w/ Kenny Santucci, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #820
56:19 | Oct 22nd, 2025