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#1 FanAustin Tx
★★★★★

This Podcast Changed Everything for me !

They taught me how to walk talk and eat

Mind Pump PodcastOct 5, 2026
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Marcus TealeChicago, IL
★★★★★

The podcast got me off the couch after two years of nothing

Heard an episode about rebuilding a habit from zero and it hit different at 2am during a bout of insomnia. Started walking the next day. Eighteen months later I've lost 52 pounds and lift four days a week.

Mind Pump PodcastSep 15, 2026
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Brian WalshColumbus, OH
★★★★★

Nervous wreck calling in, left with an actual plan

Had never called into a radio or podcast show in my life. Shaking before I even got through. They made it easy, gave me a dead simple deadlift progression, and I've hit a 405 pull since.

Live CallersSep 15, 2026
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Amara JohnsonAtlanta, GA · @amarastrong
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My trainer actually listened to what my body was telling her

After a knee injury I was terrified to squat again. My coach rebuilt my program around it instead of just pushing through pain. Fourteen months later I'm back to full depth with zero issues.

Personal TrainingSep 9, 2026
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Sarah MitchellPortland, OR · @sarahlifts
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MAPS Anabolic rebuilt my relationship with the gym

I'd been doing the same bro-split for six years and stalled out completely. Ran MAPS Anabolic for twelve weeks and hit three all-time PRs. The autoregulation stuff actually clicked for the first time.

MAPS Fitness ProductsSep 8, 2026
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Diego CruzLas Vegas, NV
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The scale recommended on the show finally got me to stop guessing

Spent years avoiding tracking anything because I hated the idea of weighing food. The smart scale integration made it almost automatic. Down 18 pounds without feeling like I was dieting.

SponsorsOct 5, 2026
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Pete LindqvistMinneapolis, MN · @pete_lifts
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Didn't expect to actually love a sponsor product this much

Bought the supplement bundle mentioned on the show mostly to support them, wasn't expecting much. Been using it for three months now and it's a staple in my routine.

SponsorsOct 4, 2026
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Nicole ParkSeattle, WA · @nicolepark
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My husband got me into it and now I'm the one recommending episodes

The nutrition episodes especially. I'd done keto, intermittent fasting, you name it. Finally understanding the actual science behind calories and protein made it click.

Mind Pump PodcastOct 3, 2026
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Kevin O'BrienBoston, MA
★★★★★

Worth every penny for the accountability alone

I know how to train. What I don't have is the discipline to show up on the days I don't feel like it. Having someone actually waiting for me changed everything.

Personal TrainingOct 3, 2026
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Angela BrooksCharlotte, NC
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Tried the recommended protein after hearing it mentioned for months

Was skeptical since it's a sponsor, but my current one was giving me stomach issues. Genuinely tastes better and I've had zero digestion problems since switching.

SponsorsOct 2, 2026
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Derek FlynnSan Diego, CA
★★★★☆

Finally a program I didn't quit halfway through

I've bought probably eight different programs over the years and always fell off by week 4. Something about the structure in MAPS Performance kept me showing up. Still not perfect with my diet but the training side is dialed in now.

MAPS Fitness ProductsOct 2, 2026
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Coles FavSan Jose Ca · @dwiller18
★★★★★

This Guy Changed MY LIFE

Coles podcast is DOPE

Personal TrainingOct 1, 2026
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Chris DunbarDenver, CO · @dunbar_fit
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MAPS Starter is exactly what a beginner needs

My wife and I both started MAPS Starter together after years of doing nothing. Eight weeks in neither of us has missed a workout, which has never happened before in my life.

MAPS Fitness ProductsSep 28, 2026
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Lauren PierceSacramento, CA
★★★☆☆

Solid program, tough to fit around my schedule

The programming itself is great but some sessions ran longer than I expected with a full-time job and two kids. Had to modify it down a bit, which worked out fine.

MAPS Fitness ProductsSep 16, 2026
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Jasmine CarterHouston, TX · @jascarter
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Called in about my shoulder pain and got real answers in minutes

I'd seen two physical therapists who couldn't figure out why it kept flaring up. The guys asked one question about my bench setup that neither PT ever asked. Fixed it that week.

Live CallersSep 12, 2026
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Jordan VanceNashville, TN · @jvance
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Quick plug for anyone on the fence about calling in

Worried my question about workout splits for shift workers was too niche. They'd clearly dealt with it before and gave me a split that actually works around my rotating schedule.

Live CallersSep 10, 2026
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Tom ReyesTampa, FL
★★★★★

Been listening since episode 400-something

This show completely changed how I think about fitness. Used to chase whatever influencer trend was popular that month. Now I actually understand programming, recovery, and why most of what's on social media is garbage.

Mind Pump PodcastSep 6, 2026
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Rachel KimAustin, TX · @rachelkimfit
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Postpartum program gave me my body and confidence back

Found a coach who specialized in postpartum recovery and it made all the difference. Slow and steady for the first few months, now I'm lifting heavier than before I had my daughter.

Personal TrainingSep 5, 2026