Dumbbells & Doobies

Brady Roberts joins the D2 Podcast just days after one of the most impressive performances of the year—earning his IFBB Pro card and immediately placing in the Top 5 at his professional debut. Brady walks us through every detail of competition day, from peak week nutrition and backstage preparation to the mindset that carried him from being doubted by others to achieving one of bodybuilding's bigg...

Jo Palacios returns to the D2 Podcast for one of our favorite conversations yet. Just weeks away from stepping on stage, Jo opens up about the mindset that's fueled his incredible improvements, why this has been his best prep ever, and what it really takes to compete against names like Nick Walker. We dive into everything from training philosophy, nutrition, recovery, building an IFBB Pro physique...

This week on the D2 Podcast, we're recording a Zoom edition while breaking down one of the biggest weekends in bodybuilding. Lance shares his experience speaking at a nutrition seminar and why the biggest lesson wasn't advanced science—it was realizing just how many people still don't understand the basics of nutrition. From carbs and crash diets to supplements that actually matter, we discuss wha...

The boys are back for another episode of the D2 Podcast! This week starts with fishing stories from an early morning on the water before diving into bodybuilding's biggest storylines. The crew breaks down the Toronto Pro, discusses Jordan Hutchinson's Olympia potential, debates whether he can crack the Top 8, and talks Nick Walker, Tonio Burton, Krizo, and some of the most impressive physiques in...

The boys are back for another jam-packed episode of the D2 Podcast! This week starts with an unforgettable boat day that nearly turned into a reckless driving charge, followed by golf highlights, lost sunglasses recovered from the lake, and plenty of laughs from the weekend. The crew also dives into energy drink rankings, new Hostile flavor releases, and whether White Monster still deserves S-tier...

This week on the D2 Podcast, the crew dives headfirst into one of the most controversial conversations we've had in a while—America's obesity epidemic, personal accountability, health culture, and the reality of living an unhealthy lifestyle. Expect some strong opinions and plenty of laughs along the way. We also break down the newly released Spider-Noir series starring Nicolas Cage, discuss some...

The boys are back around the table for another wild episode of the D2 Podcast. Lance joins Zach and Luke behind the camera as the crew talks bodybuilding victories, coaching breakthroughs, UFC chaos, bare knuckle fighting, movies, TV shows, summer plans, and one of the most ridiculous debates yet… Would you let Francis Ngannou hit you bare knuckle for $500,000?! Lance breaks down Bailey’s incredib...

The boys are back breaking down one of the wildest Pittsburgh Pro weekends yet. From Kiron shocking the bodybuilding world to heated debates over Men’s Physique judging, this episode dives deep into everything that went down on stage. Nick, Zack, and the crew react to insane physiques, controversial placings, and why Men’s Physique might be more competitive than ever heading into the Olympia. They...

Welcome back to the D2 Podcast — and this one is HUGE. For Episode 100 of Season 2, the boys sit down with bodybuilding legend, entrepreneur, and Hosstile Supplements owner Fouad Abiad for one of the realest conversations we’ve had on the podcast yet. This episode goes way beyond bodybuilding. We dive into: • The reality of chasing success • Competing at a high level • The sacrifices behind the gr...

Welcome back to the D2 Podcast — this episode goes absolutely everywhere in the best way possible. From bodybuilding updates and supplement talk to deep conversations about self-perception, confidence, discipline, and overcoming inner demons, this one turned into a real-life conversation you’ll probably replay twice. The boys break down the difference between ego and earned confidence, why “fake i...

From there, we switch gears into something a little more laid-back (and controversial)… ranking energy drinks. From Ghost to Monster to Starbucks’ new iced energy, we break down what’s actually worth grabbing and what’s overrated. Later in the episode, we dive into bodybuilding—breaking down recent show results, physique comparisons, and what separates top competitors right now. There’s some real...

This episode goes everywhere—in the best way possible. We kick things off diving into the explosion of entertainment right now… from insane animation leaks to the dominance of shows like Invincible and the future of Marvel movies. Are we officially in a new golden era of movies and TV? Or are we just overwhelmed with content? From there, the conversation gets real. We talk about: • The impact of m...

This episode is raw, real, and unfiltered. From facing the possibility of 15 years in prison to stepping on stage and accomplishing something almost unheard of in bodybuilding—this conversation dives deep into the real journey behind the physique. We talk about: • The “glory days” of lifting and how training has changed over time • Why bodybuilding can kill athleticism (and why we still love it) •...

This week on the D2 Podcast, we break down one of the craziest bodybuilding experiences we’ve ever had — peak week leading into show day where we took home THREE class wins. From the mental battles, strict routines, and unpredictable body changes… to stepping on stage and executing — this episode gives you a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what peak week is really like. We talk about: •The exact pe...

This episode covers everything from peak week suffering to Arnold Classic physique breakdowns. The guys kick things off with real talk about contest prep struggles, body image, hair growth, sweating, sleep issues, and the mental side of bodybuilding. Then the conversation shifts into coaching athletes through prep, handling low calories, high days, diet breaks, PED side effects, and what it actual...

This episode is all over the place—in the best way possible. We kick things off reacting to the Dune 3 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailers and debating whether Dune 3 could already be the movie of the year. Could it actually reach Lord of the Rings level as a trilogy? Or is that too crazy? Then we dive into one of the most electric workout days we’ve had in a long time—insane lifts, crazy pumps...

In this episode of the D2 Podcast, the guys kick things off with a laid-back but chaotic conversation that somehow covers everything from midweek motivation and Invincible season hype to bodybuilding prep, THC, and life three weeks out from the stage. They dive into what prep feels like physically and mentally, talk through conditioning, size, fullness, and the learning curve that comes with compe...

The boys are back breaking down one of the most controversial bodybuilding weekends of the year — the Arnold Classic. We dive into the massive debate surrounding Nick Walker vs Andrew Jacked, whether the judges got it right, and why so many fans believe Nick should have walked away with the win. We also break down the Classic Physique results, Wesley Vissers’ incredible showing, Sam Sulek’s Arnold...

IFBB Pro Quinton Eriya joins the podcast to talk about the reality of competing at the highest level in bodybuilding. Quinton shares what it was like living and training with Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, including the brutal intensity of their workouts and the mindset required to push past failure. The guys also discuss Arnold Classic predictions, competing around the world, contest prep struggles, t...

Bodybuilding season is heating up fast — and this episode is a full deep-dive into the Arnold Classic chaos that’s making fans lose their minds. We break down why the top of the Open division feels like a heavyweight fight, and why picking a winner between Hadi, Andrew, and Martin is getting harder by the day. We talk recent physique updates, who’s trending up, who’s a question mark, and why Nick...

In this episode of the Dumbbells & Doobies Podcast, we break down one of the most impressive physiques in bodybuilding right now — Sergey — and discuss whether he can break into the Arnold Classic Top 10. His size, conditioning, and structure are creating serious buzz in the bodybuilding world. We also give our full reaction and review to Predator Badlands, one of the most intense Predator movies...

In this episode, the guys go everywhere — from the ocean to outer space, and straight into the biggest hypocrisies in modern society. They kick things off by talking about nature doing things humans can’t even comprehend, including octopus camouflage that looks straight out of science fiction. That leads into a wild discussion on aliens, leaked Russian UFO documents, jellyfish-shaped crafts seen b...

In this episode, the guys cover everything—from the next wave of freak physiques shaking up pro bodybuilding to deep dives on Arnold Classic predictions, Olympia contenders, and jaw-dropping transformations across the sport. They break down who’s real, who’s improving fast, and which athletes could seriously disrupt the current hierarchy. The conversation shifts into prep mentality, discipline, an...

For season 2 episode 85, we have the whole squad back together, and you already know what that means — peak nerd energy. Come hang out with the boys as we nerd out over Star Wars, Invincible, Marvel, and anime, all while cracking jokes and going on the kind of tangents you can only get when everyone’s in the room. Expect big opinions, dumb laughs, and at least one moment where we completely lose t...

For season 2 episode 84, we have the whole squad back plus our special guest, Jarek Crew! This episode we get to hear all about Jarek's love for bodybuilding, where he started, and what he will be doing in the bodybuilding world. We had plenty of laughs and great conversation that you will not want to miss! Also, what did Jarek freestyle for the first time?? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to li...