Team Franco Podcast

Social Media Stress: Is It Hindering Your Progress in and out of the gym? Episode #277 09.07.2025 17:10 ↓

3 Factors to get you back on track.

What is Striking Distance for Contest Prep, and Is It Right for You? Episode: #276 02.07.2025 16:58 ↓

A strategy for stepping on stage, aka “Prep before the Prep”.

What does it take to earn a Natty Pro Card? Episode: #275 26.06.2025 21:23 ↓

Keeping it real.

Remember the 15-foot rule when you’re preparing for and competing on stage. Episode: #274 19.06.2025 15:25 ↓

It will ease your mind!

Why can bodybuilding be so incredibly difficult? Episode: #273 15.06.2025 18:46 ↓

But all so worth it!

Top 5! Things to Quit Fussing Over While Prepping for Your Contest. Episode: #272 09.06.2025 18:30 ↓

Nothing wrong with making your prep easier to help you reach your goals!

Use your competition as fuel but remain cool! Episode #271 04.06.2025 12:35 ↓

Grind and get it done both in and out of the gym knowing no stone is left unturned, and be cool about it!

Improving your physique is challenging, but staying realistic is key to achieving gains. Episode #270 28.05.2025 19:01 ↓

Reviewing some of the tougher pills to swallow to see the results we are after.

Top 5 Things You Don’t Need to Become a Great Bodybuilder. Episode: #269 22.05.2025 18:09 ↓

Here are five misconceptions about what it takes to excel in bodybuilding:

Just some muscle chatter, training intensity, and chasing those shiny pro cards! Episode: #268 14.05.2025 12:06 ↓

Just some recent rambles for you guys!

What if you don’t win your physique contest? Episode: #267 03.05.2025 13:14 ↓

Facing the reality with an honest perspective!

Here’s my recommended Pump-Up Protocol before stepping onto the stage. Episode: #266 25.04.2025 14:27 ↓

My game plan for pumping up!

How physique competitors can effectively incorporate cardio for optimal results. Episode: #265 22.04.2025 18:44 ↓

Covering what I feel is most efficient.

Here are my top three often-overlooked factors that can enhance your training today. Episode: #264 12.04.2025 19:10 ↓

Making your workouts great again!

You want more success both in and out of the gym? Stop overcomplicating. Episode #263 05.04.2025 16:31 ↓

Keep it simple stupid for success!

How to Achieve a Shredded Physique! Episode: #262 28.03.2025 22:20 ↓

Here are the top five reasons why it may not be happening.

Does the “type” of food matter for both offseason and contest prep? Episode: #261 22.03.2025 19:30 ↓

Why making fewer changes is the more effective approach!

Top 5 Key Factors for Achieving Long Term Success as a Physique Competitor. Episode #260 14.03.2025 19:43 ↓

May not be what you think!

Competition Talk! Episode #259 06.03.2025 24:06 ↓

What are the judges looking for? The extremes we still see. Emotions after you compete.

How does Contest Prep differ in terms of diet, training and mindset compared to "offseason" Episode #257 28.02.2025 17:40 ↓

Covering the factors and making the case more time is better.

Is progress stagnating? It may be time to examine your mindset. Episode: #256 19.02.2025 19:18 ↓

You can be doing everything right, but the mindset is the keep for breaking a plateau.

Top 5 Factors Influencing Physique Progress. Episode #255 13.02.2025 22:05 ↓

Maximizing each to help you break through any plateaus.

Old School vs. New School Bodybuilding Part II: “Weight Training” Episode #254 06.02.2025 22:18 ↓

How bodybuilding workouts evolved.

Old School vs. New School Bodybuilding Part I: “The Diet” Episode #253 31.01.2025 20:48 ↓

How dieting approach has changed.

Winners strategize in advance, which significantly enhances their likelihood of success. Episode: #252 24.01.2025 15:12 ↓

For great success, planning ahead is equally important as execution.