{"podcast":{"title":"Iron Summit","slug":"iron-summit-6684520","podcast_index_feed_id":6684520,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eb267960/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.ironsummittraining.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39351672/39351672-1745509618908-e70e4a956c14c.jpg","author":"Ryan Deakin and Max Wessell","episode_count":146,"summary":"Our mission at Iron Summit is to help individuals maximize life and performance through health and fitness. No matter what that looks like for you, we want individuals to feel their best, and get the most out their life. We believe the foundation to a fulfilling life starts with mastering one’s own health.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T02:18:23.860855+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iron-summit-6684520"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 122: A Lifetime Under the Bar with Cory Gregory","slug":"episode-122-a-lifetime-under-the-bar-with-cory-gregory","published_at":"2026-03-19T14:23:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iron-summit-6684520/episode-122-a-lifetime-under-the-bar-with-cory-gregory","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iron-summit-6684520","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsummit/episodes/Episode-122-A-Lifetime-Under-the-Bar-with-Cory-Gregory-e3gmal5","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eb267960/podcast/play/117172325/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-19%2F420353715-44100-2-c2298aa83f4ee.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Iron Summit Podcast, we sit down with Cory Gregory to break down the mindset and work ethic behind his success, from coal mines to co-founding Muscle Pharm and building multiple fitness ventures. We dive into training heavy as a natural lifter, nutrition and recovery strategies, and how he balances business, family, and long-term vision. Cory also shares lessons on authenticity, competition, and building a lasting impact in the fitness industry. A must-listen for anyone chasing strength, discipline, and growth in all areas of life. The Iron Summit podcast provides general health and fitness information for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult with your healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions or engaging in new fitness activities mentioned on the podcast. The hosts and producers of Iron Summit are not liable for any consequences resulting from actions taken based on the podcast content. The podcast does not endorse specific products or services unless explicitly stated. Always seek professional medical advice for any health concerns. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Corey Gregory's Background 02:43 Early Passion for Lifting and Basketball 04:04 Working in the Coal Mine and Dedication to Fitness 05:27 Risk-Taking and Confidence Building 07:21 Evolution of Fitness Career and Content Creation 09:44 Impact of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Influences 12:26 Starting Muscle Farm and Early Challenges 16:07 Growth of Muscle Farm and Industry Impact 21:28 Balancing Training, Business, and Family 26:42 Transition to Direct-to-Consumer and App Development 30:52 Living the Life of Authenticity and Long-Term Vision 35:13 Insulin Manipulation and Diet Strategies 43:26 Training Heavy as a Natu…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Iron Summit Podcast, we sit down with Cory Gregory to break down the mindset and work ethic behind his success, from coal mines to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4099,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/iron-summit-6684520/episodes/episode-122-a-lifetime-under-the-bar-with-cory-gregory/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iron-summit-6684520/episode-122-a-lifetime-under-the-bar-with-cory-gregory.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}