

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.
Episodes
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Oct 15, 2019 • 54min
S3E32: Athlete Preparation, Recovery & Mindset in the NBA w/ Ben Kenyon
In Season 3, Episode 32 Dr. Bubbs interviews Ben Kenyon, performance coach with the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers to discuss his journey to working in professional sport, the importance of relationships and building up the ‘trust jar’, the value of routine in skill development, and how core values translate to high performance.
LINKS TO BEN'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ben_kenyon_
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
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Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
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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

Oct 6, 2019 • 59min
S3E31: Caffeine, Coffee & Impacts on Strength, Endurance & Body Comp w/ 6 World Experts
Season 3, Episode 31 Dr. Bubbs interviews expert coaches, practitioners and researchers on all things caffeine.
- Jozo Grgic, PhD(c): the effects of caffeine on resistance training - Stu Phillips, PhD impacts of caffeine supplementation on exercise.
- Dr. Nanci Guest, PhD, genetics, caffeine metabolism and endurance training
- Dr. Eric Helms, PhD talks caffeine, bodybuilding and improving body composition
- Dr. Andrew Chappell, PhD from England shares his research on the caffeine habits of elite British bodybuilders.
- Dr. Ian Dunican, PhD shares his research on the effects of caffeine on sleep in professional rugby players in Australia.
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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

Sep 20, 2019 • 51min
S3E30: Energy Expenditure, Polyphenols & Travel Nutrition in Pro Rugby w/ Dr. James Morehen PhD
In Season 3, Episode 30 Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. James Morehen PhD, performance nutritionist with a research background in rugby league and currently working for the English Football Association.
LINKS DR. MOREHEN'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/James_Morehen
WATCH PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: - www.instagram.com/drbubbs/h... - www.instagram.com/theathletee...
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: DrBubbs.com
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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Sep 9, 2019 • 52min
S3E29: Biofeedback, Mindfulness & How Emotions Drive Behaviour w/ Dr. Inna Khazan, PhD
In Season 3, Episode 29 Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Inna Khazan, PhD, BCB a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and a clinical psychologist specializing in health psychology and performance excellence training using biofeedback and mindfulness-based approaches.
LINK TO DR. INNA'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrInnaKhazan
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: DrBubbs.com
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

Aug 31, 2019 • 57min
S3E28: Pre-Season Fueling and Return-to-Play Nutrition in the NFL w/ Pratik Patel MS RD
Season 3 Episode 28 Dr. Bubbs interviews Pratik Patel, Director of Nutrition and Assistant Strength Coach for the NFL's New York Giants. Pratik talks about his circuitous route to working in high performance and his early experience in leading an elite collegiate nutrition program.
LINKS PRATIK'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PratikxPatel
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: DrBubbs.com
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

Aug 15, 2019 • 47min
S3E27: Running, Marathon Prep, And Pace & Mind w/ Coach Rejean Chiasson
Season 3, Episode 27 Dr. Bubbs interviews renowned running coach Rejean Chiasson to talk all things running. Coach Rejean shares his journey into elite running and the fundamentals of preparing for a marathon, from beginner to elite.
LINKS REJEAN'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaceandMind
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: DrBubbs.com
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

Jul 30, 2019 • 1h 6min
S3E26: Beetroot, Bicarb & Measurement Error in Endurance Sport w/ Dr. Andy Sparks
In Season 3, Episode 26 Dr. Bubbs interviews renowned exercise physiologist Dr. Andy Sparks PhD. In this episode, Andy shares his passion for expert-generalism, his serendipitous path to research, the early days of high-fat, low-carb pre-exercise fueling in endurance sport, his work in measurement error and why it matters, inter-individual differences in how beetroot juice impacts endurance performance, personalized dosing of sodium bicarb, fueling practices in ultra-endurance athletes and more.
LINKS DR. SPARK'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sparks_andy
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: DrBubbs.com
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

Jul 19, 2019 • 1h 3min
S3E25: Sprinting & Athlete Development: Insights & Applications from 6 World-Experts
In Season 3, Episode 25 Dr. Bubbs interviews expert coaches, practitioners and researchers on all things sprinting.
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: DrBubbs.com
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

Jul 11, 2019 • 50min
S3E24: Intelligence vs. Wisdom & Resolving Conflict w/ Dr. Igor Grossman PhD
In Season 3, Episode 24 Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Igor Grossman, PhD who discusses his extensive research on wisdom and wise-reasoning. In this episode, Dr. Grossman starts by defining intelligence, wisdom and characteristics of wise-reasoning.
LINKS IGOR'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/psywisdom
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: DrBubbs.com
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

Jun 27, 2019 • 55min
S3E23 // Ultra-Marathon Prep, Fueling Endurance & Race Day Mindset w/ Zach Bitter
In Season 3, Episode 23 Dr. Bubbs interviews Zach Bitter, American and world record holder in the ultra-marathon. In this episode, Zach shares how he first got into racing, how to build up from marathons to ultra-marathons and how far out you should start training for an ultra. Zach also discusses the importance of building an aerobic base for ultra-marathons, his recent win in the San Diego 100-mile race, and common mistakes made by recreational ultra athletes. Finally, Zach shares his fueling strategy during training and competition, common nutrition pitfalls he sees with clients and what’s next for him on the performance front.


