More Plates More Dates

Derek (of Gorilla Mind fame) has turned More Plates More Dates into one of the biggest fitness and self-improvement media brands going. With over 1,400 episodes, the podcast covers a staggering range of topics -- from PED pharmacology and blood work interpretation to caffeine research, supplement science, and even limb-lengthening surgery. His appearance on Joe Rogan in late 2025 cemented his crossover appeal beyond just the bodybuilding community. The format varies wildly. Some episodes are 15-minute clips breaking down a single study or news item, while full interviews with guests like Will Tennyson or Rhonda Patrick can run well past two hours. Derek's approach is distinctly analytical. He'll pull up actual research papers and walk through the methodology, which is rare for a fitness podcast of this size. He's not just reading headlines -- he's digging into the data. What makes the show polarizing (and popular) is Derek's willingness to discuss topics most fitness creators won't touch. Steroid protocols, TRT optimization, pharmaceutical interventions for body composition -- it's all on the table, discussed with surprising nuance rather than blanket endorsement or condemnation. He rates a 4.8 from nearly 760 reviews, which is impressive for content this controversial. The show skews toward a younger male audience interested in optimization and performance. If you want sanitized fitness advice, look elsewhere. But if you want someone who'll actually break down the mechanisms behind what bodybuilders are doing, Derek delivers.