Men’s Health Strong Talk

What happens when science meets real strength? Each week, Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and muscle scientist Dr. Pat Davidson sit down with actors, athletes, innovators, and other high performers who push human capabilities to their limits. From Hollywood transformations to elite sports prep, you'll hear candid stories, evidence-based insights, and the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to build strength for life. Men's Health's Strong Talk gives you the habits, tools, and mindsets to build strength that lasts a lifetime, whether you're chasing your first pullup, or fine-tuning yourself for peak performance.

Episodes

May 6, 2026

44 min

Ludi Lin shares how he gained 35 pounds to build his chiseled physique for his role as Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 2. He breaks down the diet and workout tips that got him there (and proves he can still do a split, too!) when he talked to Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson.
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May 6, 2026

44 min

Apr 29, 2026

20 min

Men's Health Executive Editor Ben Court joins Eb and Pat to discuss how the Coast Guard trains for chaos. The workouts, mindset, and teamwork behind high-stakes rescues are all tailored to save lives.
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Apr 29, 2026

20 min

Apr 22, 2026

32 min

Paul Walter Hauser joins MH Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to share his 100-pound weight loss journey—from 333 pounds to stronger than ever. A raw conversation on mindset, discipline, and why the scale doesn’t tell the full story.
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Apr 22, 2026

32 min

Apr 15, 2026

13 min

Men's Health Senior Fitness Editor Brett Williams joins Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss his reporting on the Ohio State football team and how and why they've achieved the success they have.
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Apr 15, 2026

13 min

Apr 8, 2026

45 min

Trey Murphy on the routines that power performance: workouts, recovery priorities, and the mentality shifts that changed his game.
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Apr 8, 2026

45 min

Apr 1, 2026

42 min

Tom Ellis joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson and opens up about fitness setbacks, Hollywood body trends, and how he stays in shape with less time.
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Apr 1, 2026

42 min

Mar 25, 2026

39 min

Knicks legend John Starks joins MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist and strength coach Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss March Madness, how the game has changed, and what toughness actually looks like.
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Mar 25, 2026

39 min

Mar 18, 2026

48 min

Fitness personality and Peloton instructor Andy Speer joins MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist and strength coach Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss all of the different aspects of strength and the concept of the strengthspan.
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Mar 18, 2026

48 min

Mar 11, 2026

35 min

Patrick Dempsey joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and senior health editor Marty Munson to talk all things colorectal cancer screenings, cycling, and training yourself to do hard things.
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Mar 11, 2026

35 min

Mar 4, 2026

17 min

Fitness expert Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS to talk all about whether your physique is more impacted by how you train or your own genetics.
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Mar 4, 2026

17 min

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