Kickback Science With Dr. Luke
Just a few guys and a dog that want to live long and healthy lives. Kickback Science with Dr. Luke is an educational yet entertaining podcast where the team kicks back and breaks down the science related to the hottest topics in the world of health, fitness, nutrition and more.
Through engaging conversations and a chill atmosphere, "Kickback Science" aims to empower listeners with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the often confusing landscape of health and wellness. Whether you're a seasoned health enthusiast or just starting your journey, this podcast provides a simple, evidence-based approach to living your best life.
So kick back, relax, and tune in to "Kickback Science with Dr. Luke" for a dose of fun, informative discussions backed by solid science.
Episodes
29 episodes
The Real Testosterone Story: Shocking Science Beyond Muscles & Midlife Crises
In this weeks episode, we break down the science of testosterone, debunking common myths and exploring its critical role in health beyond just muscle growth.You'll discover why this essential hormone impacts everything from metabolic hea...
EXERCISE AS MEDICINE: How Physical Activity Transforms Multiple Sclerosis Management with Dr. Victoria Flores
In this inspiring episode of Kickback Science, I interview Dr. Victoria Flores, a postdoctoral research associate in the Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois Chicago, who is helping to revolutionize how we app...
CREATINE: The Essential Nutrient You're Not Getting Enough Of (with Dr. Richard Kreider)
In this eye-opening episode of Kickback Science, I sit down with Dr. Richard Kreider, one of the world's foremost creatine researchers, who reveals why this isn't just another supplement for gym-goers—it's a crucial nutrient for everyone from p...
Moving for Two: Building Healthier Moms & Babies Through Exercise During Pregnancy, with Dr. Cody Strom
In this week's episode we sit down with Dr. Cody Strom PhD, an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Indiana. Dr. Strom got his PhD in Bioenergetics and Exercise Science from East Carolina University where he studied the effects of ...
Exercise and Cancer with Dr. Lea Haverbeck-Simon
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Lea Haverbeck Simon, PhD, MA, ACSM-CEP to talk about how exercise can help treat and prevent Cancer. Dr. Haverbeck-Simon is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Huntsman Cancer Institute ...
Let's Talk About SEX with Toni Krynski, MS, LPCC
In this weeks episode we talk about sexual health with Toni Krynski, a licensed professional clinical counselor and clinical director of Steps For Change Residential. Toni is has spent the past 8 years working as a therapist in the sexual healt...
Building Your Health Blueprint: A Conversation with Coach Austin Witt, M.S.
Join us this week as we dive deep into the science of habit formation and sustainable health changes with health coach Austin Witt, M.S.. Discover evidence-based strategies for maintaining healthy habits, and explore how technology is revolutio...
Behind the Curtain: The Real Deal with GLP-1 Agonists
Happy New Year! In this week’s episode we dive into the research surrounding the popular new weight loss injections (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, etc.). How do they work? Are they safe? Are they effective? Why is everyone a...
Diabetes, Gut Health, and More with Dr. Peter Smoak
This week we have Dr. Peter Smoak on to talk about Type 2 Diabetes. Dr. Smoak is an Assistant Professor at New Mexico State University, and his research focuses on the effects of medicinal, dietary, and botanical interventions as well as exerci...
Debunking the "Fat Burning Zone" Myth
Have you ever been told that exercising at lower intensities will burn more fat? Or that you shouldn't do high intensity exercise if you're stressed out, because the added stress isn't good for your body? These claims are pretty co...
Metabolism, Muscle, Hormones, and so much more, with Dr. Zack Roloff
On this week's episode we have Zack Roloff, PhD - ABD at the University of Minnesota. Zack shares his expertise and ongoing research in muscle physiology and metabolism. DISCLAIMER: we do deeeeep into the molecular biology at the beg...
STRENGTH: How to increase it, and why everyone should be doing it
This week we break down the science related to strength training. We discuss the research on how to optimize your training to increase strength. We talk about the reps, sets, rest, frequency, type of workouts, recovery, progression, intensity, ...
How to get JACKED! The science of building muscle
Hopefully we've convinced you that muscle is the most important organ in the body after listing to last week's episode. This week we discuss the science of HOW to build muscle. There is a little bit of something for everyone in this episode, wh...
MUSCLE MANIA! Why Muscle is The Most Important Organ in Your Body
Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, and follow our social media pages @kickbackscience! In this week's episode, we discuss why muscle is the most important organ in your body!! If you think of mus...
GO BACK TO BED!! The Incredible Health Impacts of Sleep, Part 2!
In this week's episode, we discuss various sleep disorders, and talk more about how alcohol, caffeine, marijuana, and other substances impact sleep. We also touch on sleep medications and some crazy cool research on how sleep can impact literal...
GO TO BED!! The Unbelievable Health Benefits of Sleep: Part 1
Tune in to the latest Kickback Science Episode where we talk all about SLEEP!! There is soooo much to discuss in this episode, so we broke it into 2 parts. For part 1, we discuss what sleep is, why it's important, how much sleep you nee...
V02max, The Single Most Important Metric of Your Health!
In this weeks episode, we discuss VO2max. If you haven't heard of it before, I encourage you to listen. VO2max is the single greatest tool we have to determine someone's overall health. Knowing your VO2max will tell you more about your risk of ...
Cardiovascular Medicine with Dr. Salah Sharif
Our first guest on the Kickback Science podcast!!Dr. Salah Sharif, PhDResearch Fellow in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Mayo ClinicDr. Sharif joins our show to talk about his experience working as a Physici...
Listen to Your Gut! All Things Gut Health
Let's talk about gut health!! Tune in while we break down the importance of your gut, and how it can influence virtually EVERY aspect of your health. We talk about the role that the gut plays in immune function, metabolic health, cognitive func...
What's Worse, SUGAR or FAT? Low Carb Vs Low Fat Debate!
Tune in as we break down the science related to a low carbohydrate and a low fat diet. We compare and contrast the research and pick a winner at the end!During the episode we talk about the history of nutritional research, the anti-suga...
THE ULTIMATE DEBATE: Exercise vs Nutrition
This is a fun one!! The title is Exercise vs Nutrition, where we debate which intervention is MORE IMPORTANT and impactful on overall health and longevity. This is simply a debate for fun, as obviously they are BOTH extremely important, and sho...
Fasting and Time Restricted Eating! Diet series edition!
Tune in for part 2 of the Kickback Science Diet Series matchup featuring Calorie Restriction and Intermittent Fasting/Time Restricted Eating. This week we cover the science related to ALL THINGS FASTING! We then pick a winner!REFERENCES...
Diet Series Matchup #3: Calorie Restriction vs Intermittent Fasting PART 1
Tune in to part 1 of the latest Kickback Science Diet Series Matchup featuring Calorie Restriction vs Intermittent Fasting. This week's episode is Part 1, where we cover all the science related to Calorie Restriction. We take a deep dive into t...
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Lets Get Chilly! The Science of Cold Water Immersion
Kick back and listen as we dive in (pun intended) to the science surrounding Cold Water Immersion. The trendy new health hack that everyone and their mother seems to be trying. We talk all about the benefits, potential risks (yes it's true, col...
Diet Series Matchup #2: Vegetarian vs Flexible Dieting!
Welcome to another matchup of the Kickback Science Diet Series! This week's matchup is; Vegetarian vs Flexible Dieting. In this episode, we talk a lot about the research surrounding meat intake. Is meat good/bad? Is red meat better/wors...
