The Drop Set with Darin Starr: Bodybuilding for the Masses

The Drop Set with Darin Starr:  Bodybuilding for the Masses


Latest Episodes

281 – Competing on a Budget
February 17, 2025

Has competing gotten more expensive lately? If so, what can you do about it? Where are some places where you can cut a few budgetary corners without totally hosing yourself, and where is it smart to

280 – The Final Word on Intermittent Fasting
January 24, 2025

How bad am I at responding to text messages? Bad enough that I actually find it easier to respond to a text with a podcast episode, THAT bad. I know, I know. But you see, Im *beyond* help. Ive t

279 – Macro Exchanges, Fit Model Revisited
January 10, 2025

Well, that fit model thing sure caused a bit of a stir. In todays episode I clean up some of the carnage from negative comments I got from my take. I welcome all opinions, but I will also clap back

278 – Why Fit Model Is The Wrong Move
December 20, 2024

The NPC/IFBB just announced this week a new Fit Model category which will be slotted under bikini in terms of both muscularity and conditioning requirements, making this the new entry level divi

277 – Understanding Genetic Potential
December 10, 2024

In episode 277, I make a TRIUMPHANT RETURN to solo episodesfor now (my interview schedule is clear insert sad face here). Ive also been wanting to talk for a bit about genetic potential as it rel

276 – IFBB Pro Lori Conley
December 03, 2024

Lori Conley had been on my get list for awhile but due to scheduling and other things it wasnt until now we were able to finally sit down and chat and, well..it was worth the wait in my opinion.

275 – IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Julia Whitesel
November 15, 2024

I wont lie interviewing Julia Whitesel was on my list after watching her in the Rising Phoenix earlier this year, and after the Olympia I knew we had to chat just from watching her on social medi

274 – IFBB Bikini Pro Monique Chilcutt
November 04, 2024

Before becoming an IFBB Bikini Pro, Monique Chilcutt had a previous career as a pro dancer for an NBA team I get her entire story in this in depth interview Online coaching with Darin and a whole lo

273 – IFBB Wellness Pro Teresa Myers
October 18, 2024

IFBB Wellness Pro Teresa Myers has been at this bodybuilding thing for a bit starting in 2013 in womens physique, eventually turning pro in 2018 and competing as a WPD pro for 3 years before taking

272 – Amateur vs. Professional Bodybuilding
October 04, 2024

Ive been watching a ton of IFBB Pro bodybuilding shows lately and recording my commentary to post as videos on my YouTube and Patreon channels (links below if youre interested), and in doing so have