The Dumbbells

Updated: 12 Nov 2025 • 464 episodes
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A funny fitness podcast where comedian/hosts Erin McGown and Ryan Stanger guide your life towards Training Dirty, Eating Clean and Living In-Between.

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12 Nov 2025 • EN

458: Protein Powder & Lead

Ryan and Erin cover the new Consumer Report article reporting on high levels of lead in some protein powders and protein shakes. We are covering everything from the most toxic brands to the ways you can check on your favorite brand of protein to see if it passes the non toxic test so you can keep making gains! See Priv

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05 Nov 2025 • EN

457: Listener Questions!

Ryan and Erin are answering listener questions! We get into the Belt Squat machine, what does your DNA say about your fitness goals and gains, and if Ryan is the voice behind Alamo theater! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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29 Oct 2025 • EN

456: Stanger Takes Canada

Erin welcomes Ryan back to the weight room and he is ready to dish on finding health, fitness and a sauna on set.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Erin welcomes back fellow comedian, trainer and new mom Lindsey Gentile to the weight room. They talk “bounce back” mom culture, C-Section recovery and how to best stretch your back while hanging over a crib See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no

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It’s been 2 years since we have checked in on friend of the pod, MeLissa Luna. We talk everything from how teens exercise at LA fitness, learning to take rest between sets and the time MeLissa helped discover dinosaur bones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.

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Erin welcomes comedian, writer and lapsed marathoner Julian Stern into the weight room to talk cross country running, what not to do in a movie theater while watching Blue Crush and pickles being a green light food!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv

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