Boardshorts and Banter

Josh and Tom discuss the WNBF’s new addition of the Masters Men’s Physique category and whether or not Juniors Men’s Physique has a place in the federation. They also touch on whether drugs testing and the rules surrounding WADA banned substances are clear enough for competitors, or whether it’s potentially putting potential competitors off from competing due to past use of substances that are not...

Tom and Josh are joined by men's physique competitor, and posing coach Macca Morrice. Macca is a very successful men's physique posing coach having helped Tom in his 2023 season along with nearly 50 wins from his clients across the 2023 season. As well as helping competitors improve their posing, his passion for all things men's physique has led him to start his own board shorts brand...

Josh and Tom have a chat about whether they have ever considered going enhanced, how they deal with hate on social media, valentines day, the future of natural bodybuilding and some more strange questions from you guys. Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://www.instagram.com/Bsandbanter Check...

Tom and Josh are joined by fellow natural men's physique competitor Chris Rendall. Chris is an online coach and multiple time men's physique champion who is on a journey to win his natural pro card. In this episode, they discuss Chris' journey into bodybuilding, competitive experiences, competing against each other in 2021 and the potential re-matches coming up in 2025. They also discu...

Josh and Tom chat about getting a bit too hammered, issues with the current fitness industry and it's social media space, inappropriate things to say in the gym and answer some of the community's questions. Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://www.instagram.com/Bsandbanter Check out...

Tom and Josh answer some very interesting questions from you guys, the BS&B community! Connect with us: Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://www.instagram.com/bsandbanter Check out our sponsors! ALL IN Bodybuilding: https://www.allinbodybuilding.com/ Use code 'BSB15' to save 15% On the best bodyb...

Tom and Josh are joined by Qais Butt, Men's Physique British Champion, online posing coach and owner of his newly launched Genjutsu Posing Academy. Today they discuss some of their worst posing mistakes on stage, reversing dieting out of shows, posing advice for beginners, the launch of Qais' new posing academy and the upcoming rivalry in 2025 where they will all be potentially sharing the...

Tom and Josh are joined by 19 year old Josh Campbell, who in his first competitive season has taken 2 British Titles, Teen Mr Universe and finally the Teen Natural Mr Olympia. In this episode, they discuss Josh's bodybuilding journey, his best advice to your bodybuilders, how he's grown his social media and coaching business to enable him to pursue his passions full time along with his fut...

Josh and Tom chat about the brutal leg session Josh took a hotel worker through whilst on his holiday's, whether or not natural bodybuilding is growing as a sport along with their specific goals for this off-season before the 2025 competitions roll around. Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: ht...

Tom and Josh are joined by Tom's own coach Lewis Jones from Team ProCoach. Lewis has had a very successful 2023 season coaching his own athletes to multiple wins, along with making incredible progress in his own bodybuilding career.  Lewis has competed at a very high level naturally, winning a UKDFBA British Bodybuilding title in 2022, before taking the assisted route where he is now well on h...

Tom and Josh reflect on what has been an insane year for them both! Many lessons learned from both wins and losses. They also discuss their personal goals moving into 2024. Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://www.instagram.com/Bsandbanter Check out our sponsors! ALL IN Bodybuilding - use co...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our listeners! As a thank you for the amazing support from you all tuning in this year, we're running a huge £250 giveaway over on instagram for one lucky winner, so get head over to the BS&B IG and get involved! Link to the BS&B Instagram below. Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://w...

Tom and Josh are joined by Classic Physique IFBB Pro Jack Eagles, the UK's youngest Classic Physique Pro to discuss the journey to winning his pro card at just 21 years old, future Olympia aspirations, mixing social events with bodybuilding, key advice for prep and much more! Connect with us: Jack's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jack_eagles/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstock...

Tom and Josh discuss what they struggle with most post-show, whether or not you should be able to compete in natural federations after being enhanced and answer some big questions from the BS&B community! Connect with us: Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://www.instagram.com/bsandbanterCheck out our spo...

Tom and Josh discuss the finale of Josh's 2023 season as he takes home the WNBF Men's Physique Pro World Champion Title! Along with what's next for them both and why it's important to have goals to work towards on your physique journey. Connect with us: Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://ww...

Tom and Josh share their go-to food hacks to help make dieting easier on prep, fake naturals getting caught out in drugs tests and why we started bodybuilding. Also, snog marry and avoid Ronnie Coleman, Dorian Yates or Big Ramy. Connect with us: Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://www.instagram.com/bsandban...

Tom and Josh discuss the results of Josh's WNBF Pro debut in Germany, their opinions on teen bodybuilding and the negative effects it can have on some individuals, along with the potential mental health effects of competition preps on body image. Connect with us: Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://www....

Tom and Josh are joined by WNBF Men's Physique Pro David Langsdale to discuss his Pro Debut season, Josh and David's upcoming re-match at the WNBF Iron Walhalla Pro Show, advice for aspiring natural pro's and the issues with fitness industry and social media. Connect with us: David's IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidlangsdale_ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn...

Tom & Josh discuss Josh's insane trip to The U.S to compete in the Summer Shredding Classic, what Alphaland is really like and a wrap-up of Tom's competitive season after competing in his last show, the WNBF Supernaturals. Connect with us: Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://www.instagram.com/bs...

Tom & Josh discuss the issues Tom is experiencing with stress and fluid retention on prep, our biggest gym bro mistakes, advice for new online coaches and deciding whether or not to stay natural or turn to the dark side. Connect with us: Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@BoardshortsBanter?si=KFSOOMuPtWnp_3ED

Tom & Josh discuss the results of the biggest show of Tom's life so far, the UKDFBA British Finals, relationship struggles on prep that we've faced and our pet peeves when it comes to the Men's Physique Division. Connect with us: Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@BoardshortsBanter?si=KFSOOMuPtWnp_3...

Tom & Josh discuss the results of Josh's first show of the season, how Tom's feeling in the lead-up to the biggest show of his life, the UKDFBA British Finals and answer some Q&A's from you guys. Connect with us! Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@BoardshortsBanter?si=KFSOOMuPtWnp_3ED

Tom and Josh discuss the new WNBF rules regarding WNBF Pro's turning pro in the IFBB, the true costs of competing at a high level, stealing protein bars and using chilli oil glaze before stepping on stage!? Connect with us: Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@BoardshortsBanter?si=KFSOOMuPtWnp_3ED

Tom & Josh discuss their 2023 prep plans and results so far, why natural bodybuilding can be exciting, the pressures of turning WNBF Pro and the biggest factors they feel have helped them improve between competitive seasons.