Best Mark Rippetoe Podcasts (2025)

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Tariffs, Trade, and Tension with Karl Denninger | Starting Strength Radio #314 1:14:23

2d ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Karl Denninger returns to the podcast to discuss the costs and benefits of current and past economic actions and their ramifications.By Mark Rippetoe

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The Foundations of the Program | Starting Strength Radio #313 1:16:43

9d ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Rip discusses the foundations that Starting Strength model is built on to develop strength - movement patterns, stress, incremental loading.By Mark Rippetoe

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Simplifying Advanced Programming | Stronger is Better Podcast #1 1:22:33

11d ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Stronger is Better Podcast, brought to you by Starting Strength Gyms and hosted by Nick Delgadillo. In this kickoff episode, Nick lays out a comprehensive roadmap for barbell programming — from the simple and powerful Novice Linear Progression all the way to advanced programming strategies used by experienced lifters and…

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Introducing the Stronger is Better Podcast by Starting Strength Gyms 1:37

12d ago1:37

1:37

Host and Starting Strength Coach Nick Delgadillo welcomes you to the Stronger is Better Podcast, a show where we'll take a look at how doing hard things has positive carryover to health, fitness, business, and relationships.By Nick Delgadllo

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Q&A Episode - Media Hate, Most Important Lift, and the Perfect Burger | Starting Strength Radio #312 1:16:51

16d ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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Training Combat-Ready Soldiers, not Powerlifters | Starting Strength Radio #311 57:38

23d ago57:38

57:38

Rip discusses how the those entering basic training are the demographic that most rapidly gets strong using the Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression and how a change in approach would prepare soldiers to operate effectively in the modern military environment.By Mark Rippetoe

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The Military Needs Strength with Grunt Proof | Starting Strength Radio #310 1:07:57

1M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Randall of Grunt Proof joins Rip to discuss the importance of strength for the modern military and how to get it done.By Mark Rippetoe

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The World Needs Stronger Women | Starting Strength Radio #309 58:19

1M ago58:19

58:19

Rip and team discuss the importance of strength training for women, common misconceptions that can block proper training, and why Starting Strength for women is... Starting Strength.By Mark Rippetoe

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Q&A Episode - Backs, Tendons, and Peak Male Existence 1:38:29

1M ago1:38:29

1:38:29

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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Perspective on Testosterone Therapy with Dr. Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #307 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Dr. Wittmer returns to discuss factors in testosterone replacement therapy, synergy with lifting and diet, and the importance of taking charge of your own health rather than relying on the standard medical industry.By Mark Rippetoe

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Training Stages and Age | Starting Strength Radio #306 59:46

2M ago59:46

59:46

Rip discusses how programming changes as strength accumulates as a result of training and what aspects vary when trainees start at different ages.By Mark Rippetoe

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Q&A Episode - TRT, Cutting Weight, and Success | Starting Strength Radio #305 1:16:16

2M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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Fast Cars, New Cars, Favorite Cars with Bobby Campbell | Starting Strength Radio #304 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Rip talks to his friend, master mechanic Bobby Campbell, about cars, cars, and more cars.By Mark Rippetoe

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What is a Lifter? | Starting Strength Radio #303 47:14

3M ago47:14

47:14

Rip talks about what types of people go to gyms and the differences between them - lifters, gym bros, personal training clients and so on.By Mark Rippetoe

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Having a Beer with Jim Steel | Starting Strength Radio #302 1:31:21

3M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

Jim Steel drops in at the studio for a drink, to exchange stories, and discuss various things related to training and life.By Mark Rippetoe

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A Fork in the Road with Glenn Reynolds | Starting Strength Radio #301 46:52

3M ago46:52

46:52

The Instapundit, Glenn Reynolds, joins Rip on Starting Strength Radio to discuss recent political events, training, and other goings on.By Mark Rippetoe

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Best of Comments from the Haters! | Starting Strength Radio #300 42:29

3M ago42:29

42:29

A glorious edition of Starting Strength Radio to commemorate episode 300, a compilation of the best of Comments from the Haters!By Mark Rippetoe

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Q&A Episode - Last Meals, Weight Gain, and Close Calls | Starting Strength Radio #299 1:20:12

4M ago1:20:12

1:20:12

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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How Programming Works | Starting Strength Radio #298 1:07:09

4M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Rip discusses how effective and efficient programming is based on structuring progression based on how quickly the lifter can add weight to the bar. All lifters begin as novices, making the novice linear progression the universal program until diminishing capacity for adaptation forces slower progress and a shift to more complex program organizatio…

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How We Get Strong | Starting Strength Radio #297 1:06:32

4M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Rip and company discuss how appropriate stress forces adaptation that drives phenotypic change. Progressive increases over time produce strength, size, and capability.By Mark Rippetoe

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Q&A Episode - Lagging Shoulder, 3 Questions, and Going Against Conventional Wisdom 1:33:33

4M ago1:33:33

1:33:33

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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Training Past Your Prime | Starting Strength Radio #295 1:31:15

4M ago1:31:15

1:31:15

Rip discusses training by older lifters, covering how the process of gaining strength remains the same as for younger lifters, but differs in some important ways that must be considered to yield the best outcome.By Mark Rippetoe

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Q&A Episode - Challenges, Giblet Gravy, and College | Starting Strength Radio #294 1:08:28

5M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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Globo Gyms vs. Training Gyms | Starting Strength Radio #293 59:32

5M ago59:32

59:32

Rip discusses the gym business, covering differences between commercial, sales-oriented Globo Gyms and productive, training-oriented gyms in terms of culture, equipment, and objectives.By Mark Rippetoe

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Q&A Episode - Rip's Legacy,Programming Change, and Slop | Starting Strength Radio #292 1:16:18

5M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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Building Physical Capital with Stan Efferding | Starting Strength Radio #291 1:13:05

5M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Rip welcomes Stan Efferding back on the show to discuss The Vertical Diet, the importance of combining "what" and "how" for success, strategies to manage fatigue, and how to train productively.By Mark Rippetoe

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Mark Rippetoe Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Starting Strength Radio

Mark Rippetoe

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Stronger is Better by Starting Strength Gyms

Nick Delgadllo

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Tariffs, Trade, and Tension with Karl Denninger | Starting Strength Radio #314 1:14:23

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The Foundations of the Program | Starting Strength Radio #313 1:16:43

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Simplifying Advanced Programming | Stronger is Better Podcast #1 1:22:33

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Introducing the Stronger is Better Podcast by Starting Strength Gyms 1:37

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Q&A Episode - Media Hate, Most Important Lift, and the Perfect Burger | Starting Strength Radio #312 1:16:51

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Training Combat-Ready Soldiers, not Powerlifters | Starting Strength Radio #311 57:38

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The Military Needs Strength with Grunt Proof | Starting Strength Radio #310 1:07:57

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The World Needs Stronger Women | Starting Strength Radio #309 58:19

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Q&A Episode - Backs, Tendons, and Peak Male Existence 1:38:29

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Perspective on Testosterone Therapy with Dr. Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #307 1:00:39

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Training Stages and Age | Starting Strength Radio #306 59:46

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Q&A Episode - TRT, Cutting Weight, and Success | Starting Strength Radio #305 1:16:16

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Fast Cars, New Cars, Favorite Cars with Bobby Campbell | Starting Strength Radio #304 1:13:47

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What is a Lifter? | Starting Strength Radio #303 47:14

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Having a Beer with Jim Steel | Starting Strength Radio #302 1:31:21

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A Fork in the Road with Glenn Reynolds | Starting Strength Radio #301 46:52

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Best of Comments from the Haters! | Starting Strength Radio #300 42:29

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Q&A Episode - Last Meals, Weight Gain, and Close Calls | Starting Strength Radio #299 1:20:12

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How Programming Works | Starting Strength Radio #298 1:07:09

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How We Get Strong | Starting Strength Radio #297 1:06:32

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Q&A Episode - Lagging Shoulder, 3 Questions, and Going Against Conventional Wisdom 1:33:33

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Training Past Your Prime | Starting Strength Radio #295 1:31:15

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Q&A Episode - Challenges, Giblet Gravy, and College | Starting Strength Radio #294 1:08:28

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Globo Gyms vs. Training Gyms | Starting Strength Radio #293 59:32

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Q&A Episode - Rip's Legacy,Programming Change, and Slop | Starting Strength Radio #292 1:16:18

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Building Physical Capital with Stan Efferding | Starting Strength Radio #291 1:13:05