

The Performance Nutrition Podcast
Dr. Marc Bubbs
Connecting you with world-leading experts in performance nutrition and the latest evidence-based research to level up your team sport, endurance, physique and weight-making sport nutrition.
The Performance Nutrition Podcast brings you in-depth conversational interviews with expert PhDs, doctors, athletes, researchers, strength and coaches to share their research, insights, and stories to inform your practice and take your game to the next level.
The Performance Nutrition Podcast brings you in-depth conversational interviews with expert PhDs, doctors, athletes, researchers, strength and coaches to share their research, insights, and stories to inform your practice and take your game to the next level.
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Oct 18, 2024 • 47min
S8E8: Menopause, Midlife and Female Performance w Dr. Linia Patel, PhD
In Season 8, Episode 8, Marc sits down with Dr. Linia Patel, PhD, dietician to discuss menopause and her new book Food for Menopause.
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BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind
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Oct 7, 2024 • 24min
S8E7: Blood Biomarkers & Solving Performance Problems w Carl Valle
Carl Valle, an expert performance consultant, dives into the world of blood biomarkers, revealing their pivotal role in enhancing athlete performance. He discusses the integration of data sources, like sleep and recovery metrics, to fine-tune sports nutrition strategies. Valle emphasizes the necessity of routine blood testing for monitoring health indicators such as iron and inflammation. He also draws fascinating parallels between athletic training and firefighting, underscoring the importance of individualization in training and recovery methods for optimal performance.

Sep 9, 2024 • 37min
S8E6: Creatine, Cognition & Brain Health w Dr. Darren Candow, PhD
Dr. Darren Candow, a PhD expert on creatine, dives into the fascinating link between creatine supplementation and brain health. He discusses how dietary creatine affects cognition across various diets, especially for vegetarians and vegans. The conversation uncovers the cognitive benefits of creatine, its potential in injury recovery, and implications for neurological health. Additionally, he evaluates different forms of creatine and personalizes supplementation strategies, emphasizing its evolutionary importance for energy management.

Jun 7, 2024 • 38min
S8E5: "5 Things I've Change My Mind About" w NFL's Will Greenberg, MS, CSCS
In Season 8, Episode 5, Marc replays a talk from the FPN Summit #1 in 2022 with the Buffalo Bills assistant strength coach Will Greenberg, MS, CSCS, on wisdom gained over the years in the NFL.
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BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind
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May 23, 2024 • 22min
S8E4: Curcumin Supplements: Health, Recovery & Performance
In Season 8, Episode 4, Marc discusses curcumin supplementation and the impact on athlete health, recovery and performance.
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PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind
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May 8, 2024 • 43min
S8E3: Practical Strategies for Supporting Athletes Nutritional Needs with NFL’s Kate Callaway, MS, RDN, CSSD
Kate Callaway, Performance dietitian for the NFL's Carolina Panthers, shares practical strategies for supporting athletes' nutritional needs. Topics include optimizing nutrition for long-term success, navigating barriers and diet trends, intermittent fasting benefits, strategies for nutritional success, and regulation of supplements for athletes.

Mar 12, 2024 • 41min
S8E2: Athlete Focus - The Journey Back from Major Injury (to Championship Title) w Tyler Ennis
In Season 8, Episode 2, Marc sits down with pro basketball player Tyler Ennis, to discuss his long road back from two serious injuries to win a cup title in Italy. Tyler shares insights from his time in the NBA, playing in Europe, his recovery from injury and how his mindset changed along the way.
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BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind
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Feb 26, 2024 • 31min
S8E1: Vitamin D & Athletes: Health, Performance & Testing w Dr. Daniel Owens
In Season 8, Episode 1, Marc shares clips from Dr. Daniel Owens, PhD, lecturer at Liverpool John Moore's University recent 60-minute lecture at the APN Speaker Series all about Vitamin D & Athletes.
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BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind
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Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 32min
S7E20: Insights, Protocols & Performance Tips (Highlights - Part 2)
In Season 7, Episode 20, Marc celebrates 1 Million downloads of the Performance Nutrition Podcast with a 'highlights' episode featuring experts from the first 10 seasons:
Dr. Sam Impey, PhD -> Carb Periodization & Endurance
Dr. Graeme Close, PhD -> Carb Periodization & Team Sport
Dr. Stephan van Vliet, PhD -> Red Meat & Health
Dr. Keith Baar, PhD -> Collagen & Joint Health
Dr. Matt Frakes, PhD - Concussion Nutrition
Dr. Patrick O’Halloran, MD, PhD - Concussion Biomarkers
Gozo Grgic, PhD(c) -> Caffeine & Performance
Dr. Michael Gleeson, PhD -> Immunity & Athletes
Dr. Michael Gervais, PhD -> Mindset & Mental Performance
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BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Jan 23, 2024 • 2h 2min
S7E19: Insights, Protocols & Performance Tips from 10 Top Experts
In Season 7, Episode 19, Marc celebrates 1 Million downloads of the Performance Nutrition Podcast with a 'highlights' episode featuring experts from the first 10 seasons:
Dr. Javier Gonzalez, PhD -> Breakfast & Weight loss
Dr. Nicola Guess, PhD -> Insulin & Weigh loss
Dr. Cheri Mah, MD -> Sleep for performance
Dr. Miguel Mateas, PhD -> Gut health
Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, PhD -> Body composition periodization
Dr. Susan Kleiner, PhD -> Female athletes & fueling
Dr. Doug Kalman, PhD -> Making weight - Lessons from Boxers
Dr. Shawn Arent, PhD -> Biomarkers for Recovery
Jorge Carval, Performance Coach -> Burnout
Dr. Peter Jensen, PhD -> Mindset & Reframing
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BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind