<p>This episode quickly moves into a strong bodybuilding discussion, with reflections on the recent season, standout athletes and divisions, and how natural bodybuilding continues to evolve. The boys unpack the rising standard across categories like bikini and classic physique, discuss carb timing and insulin sensitivity, and answer listener questions around fit model crossover potential, supplement use, and how to better manage the post-comp phase when food focus is at its highest.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><p>✅ Reflections on the recent run of shows and how smooth the season felt from an operations and athlete quality perspective</p><p>✅ Why bikini and classic physique continue to rise, and how the standard across divisions keeps improving</p><p>✅ Standout competitors, emotional pro card moments, and the presentation quality seen throughout the season</p><p>✅ Whether a natural bikini athlete could successfully cross over into fit model in an untested federation</p><p>✅ Thoughts on insulin sensitivity, carb timing, and why carbs are best used strategically around training</p><p>✅ Why Scott doesn’t currently see berberine as a must-have prep supplement</p><p>✅ How natural bodybuilding has changed in recent years, with more accessible entry-level divisions and stronger younger athletes coming through</p><p>✅ What athletes can do to better manage post-comp food noise, food focus, and the recovery phase after getting stage lean</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Show season reflections, carb timing, fit model crossover and managing post-comp food noise.</p><p>LISTEN 🎧</p><p>Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW 👇</p><p>PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/</p><p>Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/</p><p>Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/</p><p>Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer</p><p>The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition, supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk, and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.</p>