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The Anabolic Cartel Podcast

The Anabolic Cartel Podcast is about Athletic Performance Enhancement in all forms. We are going to primarily focus on PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs). We want to bring awareness to those that choose to use PEDs. We want to talk about the positives and negative aspects that many are not aware of when they make the choice to use these drugs. We especially want the youth to know about the potential consequences if they choose to use PEDs at an early age. Nowadays it is a common sight in most gyms to see guys using PEDs for no other reason than to get big. They don't understand what they are actually doing to their bodies or how to minimize some of the risks associated with their use. Most of the people using these drugs today could probably reach their goals without using steroids but are not willing to do the research and put in the effort needed to get to their goal. This is why many turn to steroids. We believe that steroids do have their place for those that want to push past their natural potential but they shouldn't be used before a person has pushed the limits of what they can do naturally. These are all reasons why we are doing the podcast. We want to talk more openly about PEDs and their use with those who have knowledge and experience with the drugs. We will talk about the many myths surrounding these drugs. We will also discuss ways to help deal with some of the side effects that can occur from their use and ways to try to maintain health while using PEDs. We also will discuss the other aspects of performance enhancement such as diet, training protocols, nutrition, supplementation, and anything else that deals with human performance enhancement. We will have guests on the show ranging from PED experts, to doctors, PED users, professional bodybuilders, as well as professional and amateur athletes from a variety of sports. We hope you enjoy our edgy, detailed, look inside the dark side of Sports, PEDs…..
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Dec 16, 2021

This episode introduces how Tristan got started in powerlifting and what he does for a living. We discussed what it means to be a professional powerlifter and compete in USA PowerLifting (USAPL) as well as the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). Both organizations mandate drug testing. We also discuss how World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) testing works.

We enumerated his totals and best meets to date. He is currently one week out from a meet in Morgantown, West Virginia where he plans to hit a 1900 total at 264lbs. Tristan is a 6-time USA national winner of his class and a 5-time Team USA Competitor. His best totals are 340kg (748lbs) / 215kg (473lbs) / 345kg (759lbs).

Tristan sets a prime example of what hard work and dedication can do for an athlete when they are committed to succeeding. The fact that he can hit these kinds of numbers at 25 years old while being a strict drug-tested athlete is truly impressive. It is something that should be acknowledged more.

People rarely reach up to these kinds of numbers drug-free. Most can’t hit these numbers using various performance-enhancing drugs. These boost the athlete’s physical advantage but unfortunately, at the cost of their health. With that in mind, it is amazing to see that this is possible without any drug. 

The fact that he is drug-free and uses very little over-the-counter supplementation is commendable. He has nothing against Performance-Enhancing Drugs (PED) but at his age, he knows it does not align with his goals. It is quite profound to see this type of dedication and commitment in a world where everyone wants to see results overnight. It is refreshing to see someone who is going after their goals without any type of shortcuts.

You can reach Tristan on Instagram: @tank_power917 to see his lifts. Feel free to reach out if you are interested in sponsoring him. Tristan understands that at this point, he may be lucky to add a few pounds to his personal record each year and accepts it as part of the process. 

 

Topics:

  • Tristan’s background and how he got into powerlifting
  • The time he started getting more serious about powerlifting 
  • Insights from his powerlifting competition 
  • How powerlifting meets work
  • How to qualify for international powerlifting
  • Experience on his best powerlifting meet
  • How he managed to win the North American championship despite having injuries
  • On efficient and unharmful steroids
  • What type of training that’s most suitable for him
  • How he sees himself in the future
  • His memory of the first world championship he went to
  • On his current training 
  • How he warmups and his preparation even with injuries
  • On his training on the Iron Forged Gym

 

Links:

Tristan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tank_power917/

Bill McCarthy’s Email: getlift@gmail.com

Bill McCarthy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getthelift/

 

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*Anabolic Cartel Podcast is sponsored by Let’sGetChecked and ReGenesis HRT

  • Let’s get Checked – trylgc.com/Cartel
  • Use code CARTEL30 to save 30% off your entire order
  • If you are interested in learning more about Regenesis HRT or Testosterone Replacement Therapy, email me at trevor.benko@regenesishrt.com

 

Be sure to stop by TGB Supplements and The Iron Forged Gym if you are in the Uniontown, PA area.

 

Visit our website to buy clothing and merchandise at https://www.anaboliccartel.com.

Dec 1, 2021

In this episode, Trevor talked to Jake David. They about life's challenges, Mental Toughness, Loyalty, Dealing with injuries, and refusing to give up. One time Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden passes due to a heart attack at 44, Kali Muscle and his heart attack w/ Full Blockage and some of his comments on supplements.

 

Topics:

  • Jake’s backstory before he lifts weights
  • How he got his injuries
  • On his training as his outlet for release
  • What’re their thoughts on people training hard in the gym
  • Why did he never take pain killer 
  • Bodybuilders who dies recently 
  • On training to keep mentally stable
  • Their thoughts what’s the success rate if taking the medication
  • Medicine they take to stop their cold in the gym
  • Their thoughts on idolizing other people
  • How to train hard and intense without hurting yourself

 

 

Links:

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*Anabolic Cartel Podcast is sponsored by Let’sGetChecked and ReGenesis HRT

  • Let’s get Checked – trylgc.com/Cartel
  • Use code CARTEL30 to save 30% off your entire order
  • If you are interested in learning more about Regenesis HRT or Testosterone Replacement Therapy, email me at trevor.benko@regenesishrt.com

 

Be sure to stop by TGB Supplements and The Iron Forged Gym if you are in the Uniontown, PA area.

 

Visit our website to buy clothing and merchandise at https://www.anaboliccartel.com.

 

Oct 20, 2021

In this episode, Trevor talks about his preparations for the 2021 NPC Pittsburgh and what compounds were used leading to the 2021 NPC North American.

Stick around to learn what anabolics he takes in moderation to help him push his limit. He also talks about recent deaths in bodybuilding.

 

Topics:

  • Why Trevor hasn’t done a podcast lately 
  • On an influential time in his life
  • What lead him to start TGB Supplements
  • How his prep went
  • Why he follows John Meadows’ program
  • On pushing his body to the limit and using haters as fuel and motivation
  • About some bodybuilding mentors and coaches who died young
  • How to train without always lifting heavy weights
  • What causes depression and anxiety
  • How Trevor stabilized after the show and trained for the next one
  • What they’re working on at Iron Forged Nutrition

 

Links:

The Anabolic Cartel Podcast Ep 5 John Meadows: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anabolic-cartel-podcast-episode-5-ifbb-pro/id1229496390?i=1000384776707

 

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*Anabolic Cartel Podcast is sponsored by Let’sGetChecked and ReGenesis HRT

  • Let’s get Checked – trylgc.com/Cartel
  • Use code CARTEL30 to save 30% off your entire order
  • If you are interested in learning more about Regenesis HRT or Testosterone Replacement Therapy, email me at trevor.benko@regenesishrt.com

 

Be sure to stop by TGB Supplements and The Iron Forged Gym if you are in the Uniontown, PA area.

 

Visit our website to buy clothing and merchandise at https://www.anaboliccartel.com.

 

Jun 17, 2021

In this episode, Trevor and Chris talk with Jim Magnone. Jim shared how he got into bodybuilding, his experience when he was competing, and how he coaches others.

Stay tuned until the end for solid tips on different peptides he recommends, understanding the side effects of any drug before taking it, and the importance of checking your health.

 

Topics:

  • A little background on Jim and how he got into bodybuilding
  • SKQ –1 Research  
  • On his coaching
  • His take on diuretics
  • Difference between being dehydrated and being over the carb
  • On his 40 years of experience
  • Scheduled Drug - steroids
  • IGF-Des / IGF – LR3 
  • On getting testosterone level check
  • How insulin ruins the look over a few years when abused
  • Synthol, MCT Oil
  • Dan Duchane phone call
  • Caprylic Acid, Acidic Property Synthol   
  • PMMA (collagen autoimmune response)
  • Parabolan (Trenbolone) 
  • Steroids, Growth hormone

 

Links:

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*Anabolic Cartel Podcast is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked and ReGenesis HRT

  • Let's get Checked - trylgc.com/Cartel
  • Use code CARTEL30 to save 30% off your entire order
  • If you are interested in learning more about Regenesis HRT or Testosterone Replacement Therapy email me at trevor.benko@regenesishrt.com

Be sure to stop by TGB Supplements and the Iron Forged Gym if you are in the Uniontown, PA area.

 

Visit our Website to buy clothing and merchandise at https://www.anaboliccartel.com.

Jun 1, 2021

In this episode, Trevor Benko and Chris Kelley talked about the 2021 NPC Pittsburgh, their preparation for the show, and how the show went. 

They also talked about the 2021 Indy Pro Bodybuilding Show, shared their plans for the future as far as competing, and so on. 

This week, Trevor introduced new things coming out on Iron Forged Nutrition.

 

Topics:

  • How Chris prepared for the 2021 NPC Pittsburgh
  • How he feels strength-wise
  • On his training and learning experience on the show
  • His plan for the next couple of years
  • Products coming out for Iron Forged Nutrition 
  • Their thoughts on the 2021 Indy Pro Bodybuilding Show and New York Pro
  • What to look for on the next episode

 

Links:

Check me out on a podcast called the Spark. Officer Tony and Colin more personal look into my life and how I got to where I am today.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spark/id1528225004?i=1000522429515 

 

Keeps (hair loss prevention): https://joinkeeps.com/TGBSupplements

 

*Anabolic Cartel Podcast is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked and ReGenesis HRT

  • Let's get Checked - trylgc.com/Cartel
  • Use code CARTEL30 to save 30% off your entire order
  • If you are interested in learning more about Regenesis HRT or Testosterone Replacement Therapy email me at trevor.benko@regenesishrt.com

Be sure to stop by TGB Supplements and the Iron Forged Gym if you are in the Uniontown, PA area.

 

Visit our Website to buy clothing and merchandise at https://www.anaboliccartel.com.

 

 

Apr 30, 2021

We talk about Jason's Supplement line I-prevail supplements and the new Flavors coming soon for Rogue Pwo, DreamChaser, and Rehab.  We talk about his immunity product and why it is unique and so effective.

We discuss COVID and the impact it has had on the supplement industry from raw materials to packaging materials.  We go over the Vaccine and give our personal opinions on it. 

We Discuss my upcoming bodybuilding show and discuss Peak wk and how to dial everything in for the show

  • Diuretics
  • Growth Hormone
  • Carb depleting and Carbing up
  • Water depletion
  • When to drop injectables

Be sure to follow Jason and his company I-prevail Supplements on Social media. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i_prevailsupps/

Jan 15, 2021

In this episode, Trevor and Chris talk about some pet peeves that they had in the gym and the state of gyms at the time of the Pandemic. They also talk about the Olympia placings, cookie-cutter contest prep cycles, and about a lot of coaches nowadays and what they would use differently to go into a show cycle-wise and why they prefer to do it.

 

Topics:

  • Pet peeves in the gym
  • The impact of the pandemic on gyms and life in general 
  • Avoiding trenbolone anabolic and its effect
  • Constant cleaning and disinfecting in the gym
  • How to prevent contracting the virus
  • The cause and symptoms of Trevor’s sickness
  • Their thoughts on the vaccine
  • On steroids addiction
  • How the placing went on Mr. Olympia 2020
  • Their opinion on the 2020 Classic Physique Olympia
  • On 2020 212 Olympia Champion
  • Getting ready for the Pittsburgh Pro
  • Contest prep cycle used by most of the coaches
  • Their supplement recommendation

 

Links:

 

*Anabolic Cartel Podcast is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked and ReGenesis HRT

  • Let's get Checked - trylgc.com/Cartel
  • Use code CARTEL30 to save 30% off your entire order
  • If you are interested in learning more about Regenesis HRT or Testosterone Replacement Therapy email me at trevor.benko@regenesishrt.com

Be sure to stop by TGB Supplements and the Iron Forged Gym if you are in the Uniontown, PA area.

Visit our Website to buy clothing and merchandise at https://www.anaboliccartel.com

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