In this episode Sal speaks with bodybuilding journalist and steroid expert, John Romano about steroids. The interview is followed up by a discussion with Sal, Adam and Justin. How did he get into the supplement space? (2:35) When did athletes start experimenting with steroids? (4:50) The popularity in the United States. (7:27) What is the difference between testosterone and other anabolic steroids? (9:29) The pros/cons of androgenic and anabolic steroids. (11:25) What is the difference in feel? (13:31) Why he believes most steroid stacks should start with testosterone. (15:23) Why you must determine your goals and realistic expectations first. (18:25) The starter stack for a young male in his late 20s to increase performance. (20:00) How to determine your dose duration? (25:00) Once off a cycle, how does one get back to baseline? (26:44) Should women stay clear of anabolic steroids? (28:33) What is clenbuterol and what is it used for? (32:40) What is albuterol? (33:48) How growth hormone stimulates other things to happen. (34:44) What are Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs), why am I able to buy them on the internet, and what do they do? (38:57) How did athletes beat drug tests back in the day? (46:13) Is there a genetic component to how you respond to these drugs? (52:25) Why recovery and nutrition are the keys to preserving muscle, NOT drugs. (53:51) Why he believes there are only two genders and addressing the controversy surrounding transgender athletes. (55:21) Are testosterone cycles becoming more acceptable and mainstream? (1:04:00) How has the response been to his podcast? (1:07:25) A Mind Pump follow-up conversation on the comments made by John. (1:11:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Get in Shape for Summer – Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout ‎Fitness Fame & Fortune on Apple Podcasts Dragon Slayer Media - YouTube Mind Pump #922: John Romano Death of Tom Simpson - Wikipedia Effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids in athletes Anadrol - steroid.com Clenbuterol: Side Effects, Uses, for Weight Loss, and More Albuterol | Side Effects, Dosage, Uses and More Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging? - Mayo Clinic Growth hormone, athletic performance, and aging SARMs: Everything You Need to Know - Men's Health Mind Pump#895: Do Transgender Athletes Have An Unfair Advantage? Phys Ed: Will Olympic Athletes Dope if They Know It Might Kill Them? Icarus | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jay Cutler (@jaycutler)  Instagram Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong)  Instagram Barry L Bonds (@blbonds25)  Instagram