Episode #682
Mark & Chris Bell
Books mentioned
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Powerlifter Mark Bell and filmmaker Chris Bell discuss steroid use, testing, weight cutting, combat-sports policy, youth sports technology, and the making of Prescription Thugs. They also draw on their experiences with powerlifting injuries, addiction, prescription drugs, and recovery to examine the impacts of sports culture and pharmaceutical-industry incentives.
What they talked about
- Steroid use in sports and public perception
- Pride FC's lack of drug testing
- Congressional hearings on steroids in baseball
- Traumatic brain injury and low testosterone
- Diet, nutrition, and kale shakes
- Ronda Rousey's MMA skills and confidence
- Reebok sponsorship deal and fighter pay
- Addiction to prescription painkillers and recovery
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