

the Progressive Overload project
Danny Matranga + More
The Progressive Overload Project dives into the latest in evidence-based fitness, nutrition, and wellness—while also exploring culture, sports, and politics through a millennial lens. Hosted by coaches with decades of real-world experience in training and relationships, it blends sharp insights with banter and fun. This isn’t your average “bro fitness podcast”—it’s smarter, fresher, and built for listeners who want more. The podcast was launched in 2020 and has a library of hundreds of episodes. It expanded to include more hosts and guests in 2025 after achieving nearly 1,000,000 downloads.
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Jun 4, 2021 • 32min
103 - Q+A: Muscle Loss, Locking Out No FAP and MORE!
In this episode, Coach Danny answers listener questions on a variety of topics!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE! Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS: Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show

May 14, 2021 • 33min
102 - 8 Fitness Fads that Need to Die!
In this episode, coach Danny outlines the EIGHT fitness fads he thinks are the most harmful and the ways in which they expedite the already alarming spread of fitness misinformation.---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE! Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS: Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show

May 6, 2021 • 23min
101 - 10 (Non-Tracking) Fat-Loss-Habits!
In this episode, coach danny outlines the fundamentals of body fat loss and shares TEN of his favorite habits that you can implement TODAY to make fat loss easier.---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE! Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS: Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show

Apr 28, 2021 • 44min
100 -*GIVEAWAY* + 10 Lessons for Life & Q+A
Welcome and thanks for listening to the ONE-HUNDREDTH episode of the dynamic dialogue podcast. As a sign of my appreciation for your listenership, I've teamed up with my good friend Austin Current to give away 5 copies of his new book "The Science of Strength Training."-Entering the giveaway is simple! 1. Share this episode to your Instagram story.2. Tag me (so I can see it).3. Follow @scienceofstrengthtraining4. Tag @science of strength training (bonus entry).***Winners will be notified via Instagram***---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE! Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS: Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show

Apr 21, 2021 • 44min
99 - What Makes a Great Trainer + Non-Fitness Q+A
In this episode, coach Danny outlines some of what he thinks are "non-negotiable" elements of being a great personal trainer (or professional in any field).-He talks about his "5-Be's", the importance of knowledge, a "white belt mentality" and much more!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE! Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS: Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show

Apr 15, 2021 • 42min
98 - Are BCAA's, Fat Burners, and BFR a SCAM + Q&A
In this episode, we talk about some hot topics in the supplement world of the fitness industry. Is it worth purchasing fat burners or BCAA supplementation? Is blood flow restriction training effective? Then we dive into some of your questions in this IN DEPTH podcast! Enjoy!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE!Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:BCAA’s Discussion! Is BCAA supplementation good or bad? 5:06Fat Burners, yay or nay? Maybe a ‘natural’ fat burner? 14:01Blood Flow Resistance Training! 20:19“Talk about sneaker collection? I get a vibe you are a collector!” 28:36“If I experience no effects from caffeine, will a pre-workout do anything for me?” 31:58“Flat (back) bench press or arched bench press?” 32:49“How old are you and how old is Coop?” 34:05“How often should I change my program?” 34:52“I am a 58 year old female doing strength 5 times a week, but I love spin. Will this affect my gains if I do it twice a week?” 36:03“Will you see a massive difference working out 4 times a week versus 6 times a week?” 37:05“Opinion on the ‘vacuum’ ab exercise?” 37:58Support the show

Apr 9, 2021 • 57min
97 - Austin Current: Fitness Communication, Writing, and Imposter Syndrome.
In this episode, coach Danny sits down with his friend Austin Current CSCS. Austin just finished writing his new book The Science of Strength Training. The two talk about how the book is going to change the industry and WHY we haven't had a book like this written yet. There's also discussion about fitness communication, self-awareness, overcoming doubt, and imposter syndrome. If you are a hobbyist, fitness fanatic, or coach - you'll be needing this book. Seriously. Get it here.Enjoy!Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE! Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS: Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show

Apr 5, 2021 • 22min
96 - Q&A Quad Dominance, Lat Training + More!
In this episode, coach Danny answers your questions about quad dominance, training the lats and triceps, training splits for hard gainers, and much more!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE! Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS: Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!]Support the show

Mar 30, 2021 • 31min
95 - Nutrition with Nuance (Breaking Down Fad Diets)
In this episode, Danny talks about everything related to nutrition! We tackle a wide range of fad diets with their pros and cons! From the ever so popular, “If It Fits Your Macros” diet, to going all in, protein style (AKA the Carnivore diet)!All training programs are on sale right now! Take advantage of this deal HERE!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE!Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:Routine Housekeeping Updates! 3:00Positives and Negatives of Different Diets 5:02Ketogenic Diet! 5:39If It Fits Your Macros, Tracking! 12:40Veganism! 16:29Carnivore! 21:01Intermittent Fasting! 25:08Support the show

Mar 23, 2021 • 23min
94 - Q&A, FREE Donut Drama!
In this episode, we dive right into some current ‘sweet’ news from the fitness world perspective! Then we switch gears to YOUR questions, ranging from nutritional dilemmas to beginnings of a Youtube channel?All training programs are on sale right now! Take advantage of this deal HERE!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE!Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:Free Donuts All of 2021? 0:29“How do you cut sugar (intake)?” 5:30“Why don’t you have a Youtube channel?” 11:04“Advice for a trainer who does not want to teach classes?” 14:35“How to manage nutrition while working on mental health?” 19:20Support the show


