The Stronger By Science Podcast

Greg Nuckols and Eric Trexler built something rare with this podcast: a show where two people who actually read the full text of research papers sit down and explain what the findings mean for your training. Nuckols is one of the most respected voices in strength sports, holding elite-level powerlifting totals and running the StrongerByScience.com website that's become a go-to resource for evidence-based lifters. Trexler brought his own chops as a researcher with a Ph.D. in exercise science, making the two of them a genuinely credible duo. The format was straightforward but effective. Each episode tackled recent studies on strength training, nutrition, and body composition, with the hosts breaking down methodology, pointing out limitations, and translating findings into practical advice. They weren't afraid to say when a study was poorly designed or when the hype around a finding outpaced the evidence. A regular research review segment and listener Q&A rounded things out, and the conversational banter between the two kept episodes from feeling like lectures. Over 165 episodes, the show earned a 4.6-star average on Apple Podcasts from nearly 850 ratings. Episodes typically ran 60 to 90 minutes, giving topics the room they needed. It's worth noting that Trexler eventually departed, and the show's regular production wound down in 2024 after changes to the Stronger By Science team. The back catalog remains incredibly valuable though. If you're the kind of person who wants to understand why a training method works rather than just being told it does, these episodes hold up extremely well.