Dumbbells & Doobies

Olympia is almost here, and the predictions are getting spicy. Zach, Lance, and Nick break down the latest physique updates, debate Keone’s competition in 212, and revisit their Classic Physique picks—including a switch...

Is Samson Dauda bringing an unbeatable package to the Olympia? The D2 crew reacts to his Europa Pro physique, debates his chances against Derek Lunsford, and breaks down the size, shape, and lat spread that have...

IFBB Pro and Olympian Charles Griffen joins the D2 crew for an unfiltered conversation about bodybuilding, cannabis, PEDs, coaching, and his return to competition. Charles shares how bodybuilding gave him structure...

The full D2 crew is back—and this week’s Olympia predictions turn into a game of inches. We rank our top contenders in Classic Physique and Men’s Open, debate Ramon Dino vs. Mike Sommerfeld, build our Open top 10, and...

Football is officially back—and the boys are ready. In Episode 15, we talk Packers preseason standouts, Wisconsin’s next freak running back, the unmatched atmosphere of college football, and which professional athlete...

We saved nine dogs—and getting them out wasn’t exactly peaceful. In Episode 14, Nick tells the full story of discovering a mother and her puppies living behind an oil-change shop with almost no shelter, confronting the...

The crew is back from an unforgettable weekend in Tampa—and there’s a lot to unpack. After surviving Wisconsin storms, debating rich kids, reviewing the new Spider-Man movie, and discovering the greatest gas station in...

Did James Hollingshead deserve the win over Behrooz Tabani? In Part 1 of this week’s Dumbbells & Doobies, the crew breaks down James’s best look yet, the China Pro judging, the breakout 212 physique everyone is talking...

The NPC USA Championships delivered some seriously impressive new IFBB pros—and we’re breaking down the standout physiques across bodybuilding, classic physique, men’s physique, figure, bikini, and wellness. We start...

The Chicago Pro is in the books, and this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes stories from one of the biggest weekends of the year. The guys break down Sam's incredible first overall victory, what actually goes...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way people work—and we finally dive into how we're actually using it. From AI organizing businesses and writing emails to coaching, bodybuilding, Google Calendars, memory...

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...

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...

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...

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...