The Hype Files
IFBB - unfiltered. I'm your host, Shannon - and I am here to bring you the stories, the moments, and the truth behind the athletes shaping the sport. Being an IFBB bikini competitor myself, let's dive into the highs, lows, backstage reality, and the future of bodybuilding in NZ. Expect athlete interviews, live show coverage, and a growing look behind the lens as the sport evolves. Big shifts are coming in 2026… watch this space.
Episodes

Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Thanks for tuning in! Today I'm chatting with one of NZ's top Competition Prep & Lifestyle Coach's Frank Carroll - we covered advice for first time competitors, what married life is like, PED's in body building, mental health and what's next for Frank.
Follow Frank: @frank__carroll
Follow Shannon: @shannonnporter
Podcast sponsored by: Go Paleo

Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Join host Shannon chatting to guests Marjohn Abelardo (Competitor & Lifestyle Coaching) and Berdina Magdalena (IFBB Wellness Pro & Trainer/Coach) about all things body building, comp prep, business, tall poppy, PED's and so much more!
Follow Marjohn: @marjohnabelardo
Follow Berdina: @berdinamagdalena
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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Episode 3 - chatting with host Shannon and guest Teiyana about body building, business, Fit By Ellie and her comp prep journey.
Follow Teiyana:
@coachteiyana
@fit_byellie

Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Join us for Episode Two - with your host Shannon and our very first guest, Michelle.
Chatting about lifting, confidence in the gym, competitiveness in the industry and so much more!
We hit our guests with quick-fire question from Instagram so make sure you stay tuned to @thebutterpod to join the chat or share your questions for our guests.
FOLLOW MICHELLE
@michelle_inneryou

Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
WELCOME TO THE BUTTER POD
We are chatting all things health and fitness!
INCLUDING: training in general, body building, all areas of fitness (powerlifting, gymnastics, crossfit, etc), sleep, nutrition, mental health and more!


