Kickback Science With Dr. Luke

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! In this weeks episode, we break down the science of testosterone, debunking common myths and exploring its critical role in health beyond just muscle growth. You'll discover why this essential hormone impacts everything from metabolic health and bone density to mood regulation and cardiovascular function. Most importantly, y...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! In this inspiring episode of Kickback Science, I interview Dr. Victoria Flores, a postdoctoral research associate in the Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois Chicago, who is helping to revolutionize how we approach multiple sclerosis treatment. Dr. Flores reveals why exercise isn't just ben...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! In this eye-opening episode of Kickback Science, I sit down with Dr. Richard Kreider, one of the world's foremost creatine researchers, who reveals why this isn't just another supplement for gym-goers—it's a crucial nutrient for everyone from pregnant women to the elderly. What you'll discover might shock you:...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! In this week's episode we sit down with Dr. Cody Strom PhD, an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Indiana. Dr. Strom got his PhD in Bioenergetics and Exercise Science from East Carolina University where he studied the effects of exercise and nutrition during pregnancy.  Join us as we explore the powerful impac...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! In this episode we sit down with Dr. Lea Haverbeck Simon, PhD, MA, ACSM-CEP to talk about how exercise can help treat and prevent Cancer. Dr. Haverbeck-Simon is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Haverbeck-Simon has spent many years studying the impact of diet and exerc...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! In this weeks episode we talk about sexual health with Toni Krynski, a licensed professional clinical counselor and clinical director of Steps For Change Residential. Toni is has spent the past 8 years working as a therapist in the sexual health field. Tune in as we talk sex! We talk about how sexual health plays a direct role in...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Join us this week as we dive deep into the science of habit formation and sustainable health changes with health coach Austin Witt, M.S.. Discover evidence-based strategies for maintaining healthy habits, and explore how technology is revolutionizing personal health coaching.  PLUS, get an exclusive 20% discount on health coachin...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Happy New Year! In this week’s episode we dive into the research surrounding the popular new weight loss injections (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, etc.).  How do they work? Are they safe? Are they effective? Why is everyone and their mother on them all of the sudden?!! Tune in to learn more!  Follow us on social media @kic...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! This week we have Dr. Peter Smoak on to talk about Type 2 Diabetes. Dr. Smoak is an Assistant Professor at New Mexico State University, and his research focuses on the effects of medicinal, dietary, and botanical interventions as well as exercise on the improvement of pancreatic islets and diabetes.  In this episode we discuss ho...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Have you ever been told that exercising at lower intensities will burn more fat? Or that you shouldn't do high intensity exercise if you're stressed out, because the added stress isn't good for your body?  These claims are pretty common in the fitness industry.. BUT THEY ARE SO WRONG!!! In this episode we debunk th...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! On this week's episode we have Zack Roloff, PhD - ABD at the University of Minnesota. Zack shares his expertise and ongoing research in muscle physiology and metabolism. DISCLAIMER: we do deeeeep into the molecular biology at the beginning of the episode, so if you aren't interested in those specifics, you can skip forw...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! This week we break down the science related to strength training. We discuss the research on how to optimize your training to increase strength. We talk about the reps, sets, rest, frequency, type of workouts, recovery, progression, intensity, and supplements to get you as strong as possible. We also talk about the impressive res...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Hopefully we've convinced you that muscle is the most important organ in the body after listing to last week's episode. This week we discuss the science of HOW to build muscle. There is a little bit of something for everyone in this episode, whether you're just beginning your fitness journey and want to know how to...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, and follow our social media pages @kickbackscience!  In this week's episode, we discuss why muscle is the most important organ in your body!! If you think of muscle as an organ that just helps us move and lift heavy things, you've got it all wro...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! In this week's episode, we discuss various sleep disorders, and talk more about how alcohol, caffeine, marijuana, and other substances impact sleep. We also touch on sleep medications and some crazy cool research on how sleep can impact literally every component of your life. You won't want to miss this one!!! Here is t...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Tune in to the latest Kickback Science Episode where we talk all about SLEEP!! There is soooo much to discuss in this episode, so we broke it into 2 parts. For part 1, we discuss what sleep is, why it's important, how much sleep you need, how to determine if you're getting enough, and how you can improve your sleep. We...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! In this weeks episode, we discuss VO2max. If you haven't heard of it before, I encourage you to listen. VO2max is the single greatest tool we have to determine someone's overall health. Knowing your VO2max will tell you more about your risk of disease and mortality than any other metric used in healthcare (blood pressur...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Our first guest on the Kickback Science podcast!! Dr. Salah Sharif, PhD Research Fellow in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Dr. Sharif joins our show to talk about his experience working as a Physician in Benghazi, Libya. He shares what it was like to live in the heart of a civil war, and the many trag...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Let's talk about gut health!! Tune in while we break down the importance of your gut, and how it can influence virtually EVERY aspect of your health. We talk about the role that the gut plays in immune function, metabolic health, cognitive function, mental health, and more! We also talk about how to determine if your gut is...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Tune in as we break down the science related to a low carbohydrate and a low fat diet. We compare and contrast the research and pick a winner at the end! During the episode we talk about the history of nutritional research, the anti-sugar community (as well as the anti-fat community), whether or not sugar is addictive, is sugar b...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! This is a fun one!! The title is Exercise vs Nutrition, where we debate which intervention is MORE IMPORTANT and impactful on overall health and longevity. This is simply a debate for fun, as obviously they are BOTH extremely important, and should be done in combination. BUT there is a clear winner in terms of which intervention...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Tune in for part 2 of the Kickback Science Diet Series matchup featuring Calorie Restriction and Intermittent Fasting/Time Restricted Eating. This week we cover the science related to ALL THINGS FASTING! We then pick a winner! REFERENCES: Media making people think time restricted eating causes cardiovascular disease: https://news...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Tune in to part 1 of the latest Kickback Science Diet Series Matchup featuring Calorie Restriction vs Intermittent Fasting. This week's episode is Part 1, where we cover all the science related to Calorie Restriction. We take a deep dive into the research on overconsumption, obesity, and cover one of the most controversial s...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Kick back and listen as we dive in (pun intended) to the science surrounding Cold Water Immersion. The trendy new health hack that everyone and their mother seems to be trying. We talk all about the benefits, potential risks (yes it's true, cold water immersion will NOT solve all the worlds problems), common misconceptions a...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast! Welcome to another matchup of the Kickback Science Diet Series! This week's matchup is; Vegetarian vs Flexible Dieting. In this episode, we talk a lot about the research surrounding meat intake. Is meat good/bad? Is red meat better/worse? Why the nutrition industry has failed you when it comes to the interpretation of the li...