On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys chat with King Tolo, a Florida-based bodybuilder, gym owner, military veteran, and fitness influencer, about what it really takes to live at the extreme edge of physical performance. They get into injuries, stem cells, peptides, and the behind-the-scenes reality of modern bodybuilding culture. The conversation drifts into combat sports, influencer hype, and why most people misunderstand what elite physiques actually cost. Raw, unfiltered, and not for casual fitness fans. Chapters: 00:00:00 Disclaimer 00:00:13 Carnivor 00:01:50 King Tolo Introduction 00:02:25 Shoulder Injury and Stem Cell Treatment 00:04:10 Training Through Pain and Aging Injuries 00:05:30 Inside High-End Bodybuilding Gyms 00:06:50 Diet Discipline vs Training Intensity 00:07:40 Wrestling Background and Military Years 00:09:00 Stem Cells, Cloning, and Recovery Tech 00:11:30 Peptides vs Steroids Explained 00:13:10 Extreme Calorie Intake and Bulking Reality 00:14:20 Sleep Issues, Snoring, and Big-Body Problems 00:15:40 Dangerous Fat Burners from the Past 00:17:20 Cutting Weight the Old-School Way 00:18:40 Ozempic, Appetite Control, and Muscle Loss 00:20:10 Diet Slip-Ups, Cravings, and Food Discipline 00:21:30 Artificial Sweeteners and Energy Drink Addiction 00:22:45 Bodybuilding Deaths and Organ Damage 00:24:10 HGH Abuse vs Peptide Optimization 00:26:00 Genetics, Size, and Long-Term Health Risks 00:27:00 Health Scans, Bloodwork, and Longevity Focus 00:28:50 Quitting Energy Drinks and Caffeine Dependence 00:30:00 Show Prep, Dehydration, and Extreme Weight Cuts 00:31:45 Diuretics, Cramping, and Stage Horror Stories 00:33:15 Old-School Gear vs Modern PED Strategy 00:35:40 Tendon Injuries and Training Through Damage 00:37:15 Freak Injuries in MMA and Combat Sports 00:38:30 Jake Paul, Boxing, and Big-Money Fights 00:41:00 Anthony Joshua, Contracts, and Fight Optics 00:42:20 Influencers, Bodyguards, and Fake Tough Guys 00:44:10 Street Fights vs Real MMA Skill 00:45:30 Internet Toughness and Gimmick Personas 00:46:30 Andrew Tate, Ego, and Fight Reality 00:47:45 Competition Anxiety and Performance Pressure 00:49:00 Freak Strength, Genetics, and Viral Lifters 00:50:45 Arm Wrestling Monsters and Hand Strength 00:52:30 Old School Legends and Strength Evolution 00:54:10 Social Media Fame vs Real Strength 00:56:00 Training Obsession and Mental Identity 00:58:10 Longevity vs Chasing Extreme Size 01:00:00 Where Bodybuilding Is Headed Next 01:02:30 Liver King Collapse and Fitness Fraud 01:05:30 Influencer Culture and Manufactured Personas 01:08:00 Health Scares That Change Priorities 01:10:30 Fatherhood, Responsibility, and Long-Term Thinking 01:13:00 Balancing Image, Income, and Reality 01:15:40 Advice for Young Lifters and Influencers 01:18:30 Final Takes on Fitness, Fame, and Health 01:21:00 Wrap-Up and Closing Thoughts Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!
