Bodybuilding Legends Show

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads the contest reports of the first Night of the Champions contest in 1978 as well as the 1978 World Cup promoted by Golds Gym owner Ken Sprague. Included in the articles read are "The Night of the Champions Turns Into the Night of Controversy" from the October 1978 issue of Muscle Digest magazine, "The Night of the Champions Was Robby Robinson Day At Last" from the August, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine, "Night of the Champions" from the 1978 Muscle Mag Annual, "Gold's Classic" from the December, 1978 issue of Muscle Digest magazine and "The World Cup" from the December, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Time Stamps: 3:20 - Shape Up for Summer Fitness Challenge 4:30 - Gasparilla Film Festival 6:00 - John's Ebay Page 7:40 - John reads the article "The Night of the Champions Turns Into the Night of Controversy" written by Bob Summer for the October, 1978 issue of Muscle Digest magazine. 15:30 - John reads the article "The Night of the Champions was Robby Robinson Day At Last" written by Rick Wayne for the August, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. 42:25 - John reads the article "Night of the Champions" written by John Balik for the 1978 Muscle Mag Annual issue. 49:42 - John reads the article "Gold's Classic" from the December, 1978 issue of Muscle Digest magazine. 55:06 - John reads the article "The World Cup" written by Rick Wayne for the December, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel John's Ebay Store "Stand Tall" Video Review

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen goes back to the years 1976-1977 when the movies discovered the sport of bodybuilding with the release of "Stay Hungry" (1976) and "Pumping Iron" (1977). John reads a series of articles from both Muscle Builder magazine and Muscle Mag International about these two ground breaking movies when they were being made and then finally released. The articles include "Arnold on Location in "STAY HUNGRY" from the November, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder magazine, "The Genesis of "Pumping Iron" from the March, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder, "Bodybuilders Movie - At Last!" from the December, 1976 issue of Muscle Mag International, "Pumping Iron Preview" from the February, 1977 issue of Muscle Mag International and "They Loved Him with Clothes On" from the April, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder. Time Stamps: 1:07 - A review of the new movie "Love Lies Bleeding" 6:55 - Arnold UK recap 9:10 - Seminar with Lee Haney and Lenda Murray 10:09 - John reads the article "Arnold on Location in "STAY HUNGRY" written by Franco Columbu for the November, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 14:42 - John reads the article "The Genesis of "Pumping Iron" written by Armand Tanny for the March, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 31:40 - John reads the article "Bodybuilders Movie - At Last!" written by Rick Wayne for the December, 1976 issue of Muscle Mag International. 40:55 - John reads the article "Pumping Iron Preview" written by Denie for the February, 1977 issue of Muscle Mag International. 47:40 - John reads the article "They Loved Him with Clothes On" written by Janet Charlton for the April, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel

In this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, as a tribute to the Arnold Classic, host John Hansen reads three articles about some old Arnold Classic competitions from the 1990's. John also reads an interview with Arnold from 1993 about his views on the future of the Bodybuilding and Fitness industry. At the beginning of the podcast, John talks about the 2024 Arnold Classic which took place this past weekend from March 1st-3rd, 2024. Time Stamps: 3:15 - John talks about the results from the 2024 Arnold Classic. 7:38 - Rare clips from "Pumping Iron" 10:20 - Seminar with Lee Haney and Lenda Murray 11:26 - New video on YouTube 12:35 - John reads the article "Class at the Classic" written by Steve Holman about the 1990 Arnold Classic from the June, 1990 issue of IronMan Magazine. 21:52 - John reads the article "Just Desserts" written by Lonnie Teper about the 1991 Arnold Classic from the June, 1991 issue of IronMan Magazine. 24:00 - John reads the article "Flex's Classic Win" written by Johnny Fitness about the 1993 Arnold Classic from the July, 1993 issue of MuscleMag International magazine. 38:08 - John reads the article "Arnold Speaks, Part Two" written by Don Ross from the July, 1993 issue of Muscular Development magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website John's Online Coaching Programs John's YouTube Channel

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads three articles about the 1983 Pro World Bodybuiliding Championships from three different magazines - Muscle & Fitness, Flex Magazine and Muscle Mag International. John also talks about John Balik's Bodybuilding News magazines which ran during the year 1983 and he reads two articles from that magazine about the 1983 NPC Nationals and the 1983 IFBB Mr. Universe. Time Stamps: 5:50 - Arnold Classic next weekend 7:50 - Seminar in Massachusetts 9:18 - Emails this week 12:50 - John reads an article about the 1983 NPC Nationals from John Balik's Bodybuilding News 29:10 - John reads an article about the 1983 IFBB Mr. Universe from John Balik's Bodybuilding News 49:52 - John reads the article "Makkawy Swoops Twists and Flexes his Way to Victory Again" written by Bob Kennedy from the August, 1983 issue of Muscle Mag International 1:07:47 - John reads the article about the 1983 World Professional Bodybuilding Championships written by Bill Dobbins for the August, 1983 issue of Flex Magazine. 1:22:00 - John reads the contest report of the 1983 World Pro Championships written by Bill Reynolds for the August, 1983 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Online Coaching Programs John's YouTube Channel

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, guests Shawn Ray and Jerry Brainum discuss the 1993 Mr. Olympia contest where Dorian Yates won his second Mr. Olympia title and Shawn Ray placed a very close third place behind runner-up Flex Wheeler. Shawn talks about training with Flex Wheeler earlier in the year to prep him for his Arnold Classic win, his own preparation for the Mr. Olympia that year and his thoughts on Dorian Yates changing the sport of bodybuilding by introducing the Mass Monster era. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the 1993 Mr. Olympia Report written by Peter McGough from the January, 1994 issue of Flex Magazine. Time Stamps: 7:14 - Start of interview with Shawn Ray and Jerry about the 1993 Mr. Olympia contest 8:30 - Shawn talks about the 1992 Mr. Olympia 10:40 - Training with Flex Wheeler for the 1993 Arnold Classic 13:45 - Flex Wheeler's physique at the 1993 Arnold 15:20 - Shawn's analysis of his physique at the 1993 Mr. Olympia 17:30 - Shawn's reaction after the 1992 Mr. Olympia 19:45 - Losing to Flex at the 1993 Olympia 22:00 - Flex's genetics vs. condition 24:00 - Dorian vs. Flex at the 1993 Olympia 27:20 - Flex's reaction to beating Shawn at the 1993 Olympia 32:20 - Dorian introduced the Mass Monster Era in 1993 34:00 - Changing the judging rounds from the relaxed round to posing 36:00 - The introduction of lighter weight classes in bodybuilding 42:30 - Shawn's opinion of Dorian in 1993 43:53 - Should Dorian have won the Mr. Olympia with a torn bicep? 49:30 - The end of Symmetry and Shape 51:45 - The Incumbancy Factor 56:10 - Judging Symmetry and Posing 1:02:20 - Adding more divisions 1:07:50 - Lou Ferrigno in the 1993 Mr. Olympia 1:08:27 - Why Shawn refused the WBF contract 1:21:42 - Health care for pro bodybuilders 1:29:50 - John reads the 1993 Mr. Olympia report written by Peter McGough from the January, 1994 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: Jerry Brainum's Newsletter John's Online Coaching Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

Jerry Brainum, former writer for Flex, Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1993 in Bodybuilding. In Part Two of their interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about some of the major professional bodybuilding competitions in 1993 including the IronMan Pro Invitational, the Arnold Classic won by Flex Wheeler, the Night of the Champions won by Porter Cottrell and some other IFBB Grand Prix events. At the end of the podcast, John reads an article written by Kal Szkalak for the May/June issue of Muscle Digest magazine regarding the controversial judging of the 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe in which Kal beat Mike Mentzer in the heavyweight class. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 5:20 - RIP Carl Weathers 6:13 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 6:40 - Flex Wheeler's pro debut 11:10 - Myostatin gene 15:40 - New bodybuilding talent in the 90's 20:17 - Growth hormone and insulin 23:45 - Women competitors and drugs 27:05 - 1993 Pro IronMan Invitational 42:25 - Mike Matarazzo's dangerous condition 48:45 - Grand Prix contests after the Arnold 50:53 - Porter Cottrell sweeps the spring shows 59:40 - Porter vs Munzer at the 1993 Night of the Champions 1:06:00 - Low body fat percentages and muscle loss 1:19:15 - WBF Bodybuilders return to the IFBB 1:32:00 - John reads the article "What Happened to Simple Honesty?" written by Kal Szkalak for the May/June 1978 issue of Muscle Digest magazine. Links: Jerry's Applied Metabolics newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John's Online Coaching Programs

Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness, Flex and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1993 in Bodybuilding. In Part One of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the top amateur competitions from the year 1993. Included in their discusssion is the 1993 NPC USA Championships won by Chris Cormier, the 1993 NPC Nationals won by Mike Francois and the 1993 IFBB North American Championships won by David Fisher. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 4:20 - Emails to the podcast 8:25 - John and Jerry talk about the 1993 NPC USA Championships 20:47 - The 1993 NPC Nationals won by Mike Francois 41:48 - The 1993 IFBB North America Championships 47:26 - The 1993 IFBB World Amateur Championships 53:10 - Bodybuilders in the movies 58:35 - Visualizing your success 1:05:00 - 1993 NPC Teenage Nationals with Jay Cutler and Branch Warren 1:12:12 - John reads the article "When Fate Has Different Plans" written by Lou Ferrigno about Lou's preparation for the 1994 Masters Mr. Olympia competition from the March, 1995 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Jerry's Applied Metabolics newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's Online Training Programs John's YouTube Channel

Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1983 in Bodybuilding. In Part Two of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the professional bodybuilding competitions from that year including the 1983 Professional World Championships won by Mohamed Makkawy, the 1983 Night of the Champions won by Lee Haney, the 1983 Mr. Olympia won by Samir Bannout and the 1983 Las Vegas Grand Prix also won by Lee Haney. At the beginning of the podcast, Jerry and John talk about the 1983 IFBB Mr. Universe won by Bob Paris over Berry DeMey. (Time Stamps below). Time Stamps: 4:15 - Emails to the podcast 12:47 - John and Jerry talk about the 1983 IFBB Mr. Universe 19:35 - 1983 Pro World Championships 27:50 - 1983 Night of the Champions 29:50 - Should posing be judged? 39:20 - Scott Wilson wins the Portland Grand Prix 40:20 - 1983 Mr. Olympia 46:00 - Where should Bertil Fox have placed at the Olympia? 51:27 - Frank Zane's last contest 58:10 - 1983 Olympia - different bodytypes 1:02:43 - Grand Prix shows after the Olympia 1:10:20 - 1983 Las Vegas Grand Prix Links: Jerry's Newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen's Online Training John's YouTube Channel

Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1983 in Bodybuilding. In Part One of this episode, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the major amateur competitions in 1983 including the 1983 AAU Mr. America won by Jeff King, the 1983 NABBA Mr. Universe won by Jeff King (amateur) and Edwardo Kawak (Professional) and the 1983 NPC Nationals won by Bob Paris. (Time stamps below). Time Stamps: 4:24 - Maui Trip 8:00 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 10:00 - Current state of the Mr. America title 12:50 - 1983 AAU Mr. America 22:10 - 1983 NABBA Mr. Universe - Amateur 23:10 - 1983 NABBA Mr. Universe - Professional 26:50 - Training the abs 32:48 - National level AAU contests 34:10 - 1983 NPC Nationals 35:08 - Bob Paris 38:55 - Rory Leidelmeyer 45:10 - Great posing routines 52:22 - Mike Christian at the 1983 NPC Nationals 55:50 - Matt Mendenhall's potential 1:00:40 - Rich Gaspari top 5 at 20 years old 1:06:22 - Jerry's 8x10 photos 1:14:40 - Other class winners at the 1983 NPC Nationals Links: Jerry's Newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor John Hansen Online Training Programs Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

Jerry Brainum, former writer at Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1973 in Bodybuilding. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the major bodybuilding competitions in 1973 including the 1973 AAU Mr. America won by Jim Morris, the 1973 NABBA Mr. Universe won by Chris Dickerson and Boyer Coe, the 1973 IFBB Mr. America won by Lou Ferrigno, the 1973 IFBB Mr. World won by Ken Waller and the 1973 IFBB Mr. Universe also won by Lou Ferrigno. Also discussed is the 1973 Mr. Olympia contest which was featured in the book Pumping Iron. Finally, Jerry and John talk about the controversial IFBB Mr. International contest which was held in Tijuana, Mexico. Time Stamps: 3:44 - "The Iron Claw" 4:25 - Emails to the Podcast 16:45 - Interview with Jerry Brainum 17:05 - Jim Morris wins the 1973 AAU Mr. America 26:05 - Pete Grymkowski takes second again 32:05 - Chris Dickerson wins the 1973 NABBA Mr. Universe 37:00 - Boyer Coe wins the Pro 1973 NABBA Mr. Universe 40:10 - Reg Park was natural 48:00 - Lou Ferrigno wins the 1973 IFBB Mr. America 48:50 - Lou wins the IFBB Mr. Universe too! 50:20 - Ken Waller wins the 1973 IFBB Mr. World 52:32 - Arnold wins the 1973 Mr. Olympia 55:27 - Steve Reeves is honored at the WBBG event in New York 1:03:05 - Tom Minichello's book 1:07:24 - The 1973 IFBB Mr. International contest 1:18:40 - Joe Weider the businessman 1:23:40 - Was the judging panel favored towards Arnold? Links: Jerry Brainum's Newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends Website John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel John on It's Just Bodybuilding Video Review

Happy New Year! In this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, guest Jerry Brainum again joins John Hansen for their annual End of the Year review in which they look back 30, 40 and 50 years in Bodybuilding History. For this episode, Jerry and John actually go back 60 years to 1963 to discuss the AAU Mr. America in which Harold Poole lost to Vern Weaver and the IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe featuring such superstars as Larry Scott, Freddy Ortiz and Hugo Labra. Jerry and John also talk about the people we lost in 2023 from the bodybuilding world. Time Stamps: 3:15 - The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast in review for 2023 10:55 - Beginning of interview with Jerry Brainum 17:20 - Remembering those we lost in 2023 17:40 - Kurt Marnul 21:05 - Mike Quinn 24:40 - Lisa Lyon 36:30 - Joe Grossi 37:25 - Ruth Silverman 50:00 - 1963 In Review - Arnold's first contest 51:13 - Harold Poole leaves the AAU for the IFBB 52:00 - The 1963 AAU Mr. America 58:40 - The IFBB challenges the AAU 1:06:45 - The 1963 NABBA Mr. Universe Links: Jerry's Newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John's Online Coaching

In this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads the contest reports of the controversial 1980 and 1981 Mr. Olympia contests from Muscle Mag International and Muscle Digest magazines. The articles included in this episode include "Arnold's 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy" written by Jon Meade from the December, 1980 issue of Muscle Digest magazine, "The Olympia Fiasco" written by Frank Burwash from the April, 1981 issue of Muscle Digest, "Columbu in Columbus: Can It Be True?" written by Robert Kennedy for the March, 1982 issue of Muscle Mag International and "Mr. Olympia - Franco's Hollow Victory" written by Kevin Campbell and Joe Trocolli from the February, 1982 issue of Muscle Digest magazine. Time Stamps: 6:40 - December birthdays 7:40 - Hard time for dieting during the holidays 11:11 - John reads the article "Arnold's 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy" written by Jon Meade for the December, 1980 issue of Muscle Digest magazine 48:42 - John reads the article "The Olympia Fiasco" written by Frank Burwash from the April, 1981 issue of Muscle Digest magazine. 55:12 - John reads the article "Columbu in Columbus: Can It Be True?" written by Robert Kennedy for the March, 1982 issue of Muscle Mag International. 1:15:35 - John reads the article "Mr. Olympia - Franco's Hollow Victory" written by Kevin Campbell and Joe Trocolli from the February, 1982 issue of Muscle Digest magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads a series of articles about the 1980 IFBB Grand Prix circuit as reported in Muscle & Fitness magazine. This was the first year in which the IFBB held a series of professional contests from February to May, 1980 featuring some of the best professional bodybuilders in the world. Included in these competitions were bodybuilders such as Chris Dickerson, Casey Viator, Robby Robinson, Roy Callender, Samir Bannout, Ed Corney, Boyer Coe and others. John reads each of the contest reports from Muscle & Fitness magazine for all five of these competitions. Sit back and enjoy the contest coverage of some of the best bodybuilders in the Golden Era competing in the first IFBB Grand Prix circuit. At the beginning of the podcast, John remembers Ruth Silverman, editor and writer at IronMan Magazine, who passed away on 12/1/23. Time Stamps: 5:05 - Rest In Peace Ruth Silverman 16:20 - Emails and Comments on the Podcast 25:10 - John reads the article "First Stop Miami" about the 1980 Florida Grand Prix written by Marilyn Guzman from the June, 1980 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 38:15 - John reads the article "Casey is King of Them All" about the 1980 Louisiana Grand Prix written by Bill Reynolds from the July, 1980 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 51:00 - John reads the article "Duel in the Sun" about the 1980 California Grand Prix by Bill Reynolds from the August, 1980 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 1:04:10 - John reads the article "Viator Supreme in Steel City" about the 1980 Pennsylvania Grand Prix written by Bill Reynolds from the September, 1980 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 1:16:30 - John reads the article "Last Stop New York" about the 1980 Night of the Champions written by Marilyn Guzman from the October, 1980 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Ruth Silverman Interview Become a Sponsor for the Podcast Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads a series of articles about the Mr. Olympia winners from 1977-1983. The articles that are included in this episode include "How the Kid with the Football Exploded Robby's Dream" about Frank Zane's first Mr. Olympia win in 1977, "A Bodybuilders Notebook: How I won the Mr. Olympia" by Franco Columbu in 1981, "Chris Dickerson: Iron in the Blood", an interview with Chris Dickerson before he won the 1982 Mr. Olympia and "The Higher You Climb, the More You Can See" by Samir Bannout after his 1983 Mr. Olympia win. Time Stamps: 4:00 - Emails and comments from podcast listeners 9:20 - John reads the article "How the Kid with the Football Exploded Robby's Dream" written by Rick Wayne from the February, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine. 26:55 - John reads the article "A Bodybuilder's Notebook: How I won the Mr. Olympia" by Franco Columbu from the April, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 44:24 - John reads the article "Chris Dickerson: Iron in the Blood" by Bill Reynolds from the January, 1983 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 1:04:43 - John reads the article "The Higher You Climb, the More You Can See" by Samir Bannout and Bill Reynolds from the March, 1994 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website

Author Paul Becker joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for this episode to talk about his new book Mike Mentzer and Me. Paul explains what it was like to train with Mike Mentzer about a year before he passed away and what he learned about Mike's training philosophy. Paul also talks about how he was able to apply these training principles to his own workouts in order to compete in natural bodybuilding competitions. At the end of the episode, host John Hansen reads the article "Mike Mentzer Heavyweight" written by Bill Reynolds about Mike Mentzer's training to win the 1978 IFBB Mr. Universe. This article appeared in the March, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder & Power magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John Hansen's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends website Mike Mentzer and Me book link Mike Mentzer and Me on Amazon Muscle Maturity Podcast - YouTube John Hansen's YouTube Page Time Stamps: 2:30 - 2023 Mr. Olympia report 12:15 - Emails to the Podcast 22:00 - Interview with Paul Becker, author of Mike Mentzer and Me. 1:07:45 - John Hansen reads the article "Mike Mentzer Heavyweight" written by Bill Reynolds for the March, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder & Power magazine.

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads excerpts from the book Arnold Schwarzenegger - A Portrait by George Butler. In his 1990 book, the director of the movie "Pumping Iron" displays his many rare photographs of Arnold Schwarzenegger from their relationship between 1972-1980 as well as sharing his thoughts and reflections on the impact Arnold made in bodybuilding and Arnold's unique mindset and personality. (Time Stamps below). Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching Bodybuilding Legends Website John's YouTube Channel John's Books and DVD's Time Stamps: 2:40 - Mr. Olympia preview 5:00 - New video on YouTube 5:40 - Emails for the podcast 12:00 - John reads excerpts from the book Arnold Schwarzenegger - A Portrait by George Butler

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads a series of articles from some old MuscleMag International magazines from the late 1970's and early 1980's. MuscleMag International magazine was published by Robert Kennedy. The magazine started in 1974 and it became one of the most popular magazines in the bodybuilding industry thanks in part to its unbiased coverage of all the bodybuilding organizations, great articles and pictures and cutting edge gossip from around the bodybuilding world. The articles that are included in this episode are "Weider is a Trip" written by Rick Wayne for the April, 1975 issue of MuscleMag International, "Stay Hungry: Arnold Makes a Hit!" written by Denie for the August, 1976 issue of MuscleMag, "The Year of Zane" written by Frank Zane for the August, 1977 issue of MuscleMag and "Here for the Gambling!" written by Chris Lund for the September, 1981 issue of MuscleMag. Time Stamps: 8:50 - Rest In Peace Joseph Grossi 9:44 - Emails for the Podcast 11:50 - John reads the article "Weider is a Trip" written by Rick Wayne for the April, 1975 issue of MuscleMag International. 49:00 - John reads the article "Stay Hungry: Arnold Makes a Hit!" written by Denie for the August, 1976 issue of MuscleMag International. 1:03:00 - John reads the article "The Year of Zane" written by Frank Zane for the August, 1977 issue of MuscleMag International. 1:11:07 - John reads the article "Here for the Gambling!" written by Chris Lund for the September, 1981 issue of MuscleMag International. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website

In this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen revisits the classic book Pumping Iron. John reads all the quotes included in the book as well as reading some of the relevant excerpts from the original book published in 1974 and written by Charles Gaines. At the beginning of the podcast, John talks about the career of bodybuilder Franklyn Greene who recently passed away this past week. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching Bodybuilding Legends Website John's YouTube Channel John's Books and DVD's

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads a series of articles from the bodybuilding magazines in 1977. The articles that are included in this episode include "AFAB Star Wars" written by Denie for the MuscleMag Annual 3, "Tom Minichiello Stages Successful Mr. Western Hemisphere/Mr. USA Contests" by Rick Wayne for the February, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder, "The Good, the Bad, The Ugh-ly" written by Rick Wayne for the October, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder, "Rapping with Kal Szkalak" written by Armand Tanny for the December, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder, "Now I'm After Makkawy Says Danny Padilla" written by Rick Wayne for the October, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder, "Mr. Olympia or The Hulk" written by Lou Ferrigno for the December, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder. Time Stamps: 2:25 - Rest In Peace Lisa Lyon 7:40 - Comments on Steve Weinberger video on YouTube 12:00 - Host John Hansen reads the article "AFAB Star Wars" written by Denie for MuscleMag Annual 3 24:55 - John reads the article "AFAB's Tom Minichiello Stages Successful Mr. Western Hemisphere/Mr. USA Contests" by Rick Wayne for the February, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. 40:40 - John reads the article "The Good, the Bad, the Ugh-ly" written by Rick Wayne for the October, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 56:25 - John reads the article "Rapping with Kal Szkalak" written by Armand Tanny for the December, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 1:07:20 - John reads the article "Now I'm After Makkawy Says Danny Padilla" written by Rick Wayne for the October, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 1:13:30 - John reads the article "Mr. Olympia or The Hulk" by Lou Ferrigno for the December, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website

For the final installment of the 6th Anniversary of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen selects some clips of his favorite interviews of the last six years. Included in Part Three of the 6th Anniversary show are interviews with Jerry Brainum about the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe and the 1971 Mr. Olympia, Australian photographer Robert Nailon talks about meeting Arnold for the first time and his thoughts on the 1980 Mr. Olympia, Tom Terwilliger, Jerry Brainum and Phil Williams give their pick for the Best Double Biceps pose in the Golden Era, Jack Neary talks about meeting Joe Weider and writing for Muscle Builder magazine, Jack also discusses the Kal Szkalak-Joe Weider fight, Lee Haney, Rich Gaspari, Lee Labrada and Shawn Ray pick their favorite Mr. Olympia contest and Rick Wayne tells some great stories about Sergio Oliva, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve Reeves and Joe Weider. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 5:00 - Emails from podcast listeners 9:00 - Interview with Jerry Brainum about Bill Pearl winning the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe 15:10 - Jerry Brainum talks about the 1971 Mr. Olympia 23:07 - Interview clip with Australian photographer Robert Nailon about meeting Arnold for the first time and his thoughts on the 1980 Mr. Olympia 49:18 - Tom Terwilliger, Jerry Brainum and Phil Williams make their pick for which bodybuilder had the best front double biceps from the Golden Era of Bodybuilding 1:13:20 - Writer Jack Neary talks about how he started writing for Muscle Builder magazine 1:24:00 - Jack Neary talks about the Kal Szkalak and Joe Weider feud 1:31:45 - Lee Haney, Rich Gaspari, Lee Labrada and Shawn Ray talk about their favorite Mr. Olympia contest 1:42:00 - Writer Rick Wayne tells some great stories and recollections of Sergio Oliva, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve Reeves and Joe Weider. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor 12 Week Transformation Program Bodybuilding Legends website Bodybuilding Legends Podcast Shows John's YouTube Page

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast continues the celebration of our 6th Anniversary with some excerpts from some of our favorite interviews over the last six years. Included in Part Two of teh 6th Anniversary Special are interviews with Rich Gaspari, Rick Wayne, Jerry Brainum, Roger Schwab, John Little and Jack Neary. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 5:00 - Andrew Jacked wins the Texas Pro 7:30 - 1977 Mr. America event 13:00 - Rich Gaspari talks about turning pro in 1984 27:00 - Rick Wayne talks about Arnold and Joe Weider's relationship 36:30 - Jerry Brainum discusses aesthetic vs. mass monster physiques 50:00 - Roger Schwab talks about the beginning of Women's Bodybuilding 1:05:00 - Author John Little talks about Bruce Lee and his martial arts expertise 1:22:00 - Jack Neary talks about seeing the 1980 Mr. Olympia Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John Hansen Workout and Diet Programs Bodybuilding Legends Website John's YouTube Channel Previous Podcast Episodes

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is celebrating the 6th Anniversary of the podcast by featuring clips of some of our favorite episodes. Included in Part One of the 6th Anniversary special are interviews with Rick Wayne, Charles Gaines, Lee Labrada, Tony Pearson, Tom Terwilliger, Phil Williams, Danny Padilla, Boyer Coe and Roy Callender. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 9:45 - Rick Wayne talks about Joe and Ben Weider 15:55 - The question Arnold asked Rick Wayne back in 1966 24:30 - Tony Pearson, Tom Terwilliger and Phil Williams talk about training after 60 39:00 - Charles Gaines remembers his friend George Butler and the idea for Pumping Iron 51:00 - Charles Gaines talks about why Bodybuilding is the most unique sport in the world 55:15 - Lee Labrada talks about the beginning of his pro career 1:01:25 - Lee Labrada's philosophy on Bodybuilding and Posing 1:08:10 - Danny Padilla remembers Sergio Oliva and the 1979 Night of the Champions 1:19:00 - Danny Padilla talks about the 1981 Mr. Olympia 1:26:40 - Boyer Coe and Roy Callender share their memories of Chris Dickerson Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John Hansen Training and Diet Programs Bodybuilding Legends Show website Previous Podcast Episodes John's YouTube Channel

Steve Weinberger, head judge for the IFBB Pro League and co-owner of Bev's Gym in New York, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Steve talks about being involved with the film "Pumping Iron II: The Women" in 1983, meeting Bev Francis and some of the memorable competitions he saw in the 1980's. Steve also gives his thoughts on judging a physique, how much posing matters in bodybuilding and what factors are important for winning a contest. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Heeere's Bev!" written by Rick Wayne for the November, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. (Time Stamps below). Time Stamps: 2:00 - Tampa Pro 4:00 - Samir Bannout - Lifetime Achievement Award 5:20 - Happy Birthday to Arnold and Jay Cutler 7:00 - 12 Week Transformation Program 7:40 - Emails to the Podcast 11:00 - Beginning of Steve Weinberger interview 1:00:17 - John Hansen reads the article "Heeere's Bev" written by Rick Wayne for the November, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Training and Diet Programs Heavy Muscle Radio episode Samir Lifetime Achievement Award Video John Hansen YouTube Channel

Brian Moss, the founder of Better Bodies Gym in New York City, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Two of his interview, Brian talks about his career as a photographer in the bodybuilding world, his thoughts on the current state of women's bodybuilding and his break-up with Gladys Portugues. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads two articles from Flex Magazine. The first is an interview with Brian Moss called "Her Range is Limitless" by Rick Wayne for the August, 1985 issue and the second article is "Gladys Heads West" written by Caroline McNamara for the December, 1986 issue of Flex Magazine. Time Stamps: 2:50 - Happy Anniversary to the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast 7:18 - Emails from last week's show 14:30 - Brian Moss interview, Part Two 1:02:50 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Her Range is Limitless" by Rick Wayne for the August, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. 1:11:30 - John reads the article "Gladys Heads West" written by Caroline McNamara for the December, 1986 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen's YouTube Page John's Online Training Programs

Brian Moss, the founder of the original Better Bodies Gym in New York, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part One of his interview, Brian talks about why he opened up Better Bodies Gym in the 1980's, his decision to market his gym to women and his idea for developing an advertising agency to represent bodybuilders. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Introducing the New, Improved Gladys Portugues" written by Bill Dobbins for the May, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. Time Stamps: 2:28 - Happy Birthday to Tom Platz and Lance Dreher 3:54 - Emails from last week's show 14:00 - Start of interview with Brian Moss, Part One 1:02:12 - John Hansen reads the article "Introducing the New, Improved Gladys Portugues" from the May, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine Links: Become a Patreon Donor John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website

This week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, writer Jerry Brainum returns for Part Two of his interview about the documentary on Arnold Schwarzenegger currently playing on Netflix. In the second part of their interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about Part One of the documentary "Arnold" which centers around Arnold Schwarzenegger's bodybuilding career. Included in the discussion is Arnold's introduction to bodybuilding in Austria, his temptuous relationship with his father and brother and choosing Reg Park for his role model. After the interview, John reads the article "As I Saw It..." written by Rick Wayne about the 1969 Mr. Olympia contest between Sergio and Arnold. (Time Stamps below) Become a Patreon Donor Time Stamps: 2:47 - Old picture of Jerry Brainum 3:30 - Happy Birthday Rachel McLish 4:48 - Brian Moss Interview 5:55 - Comments about the Mike Quinn Tribute 9:35 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum, Part Two 12:08 - The influence of Arnold Schwarzenegger 16:30 - The unseen footage of "Pumping Iron" 20:00 - 1970 Mr. World and Jim Lorimer 24:00 - Arnold growing up in Austria 27:20 - Learning from people around you 29:06 - The difference between Arnold and Sergio 32:40 - The influence of Reg Park 34:30 - How Arnold's father motivated him to succeed 37:30 - Arnold's brother 40:30 - Arnold's first night in America 44:00 - Arnold's friendship with Frank Zane 45:44 - Arnold and Joe Weider 47:00 - Contest reports in the magazines 54:20 - Arnold promoting bodybuilding in the '70's 55:40 - Will there be another Arnold? 1:05:54 - Host John Hansen reads the article "From Where I Sat.." written by Rick Wayne about the 1969 Mr. Olympia contest. Links: Become a Patreon Donor John's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

This week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, writer Jerry Brainum is the guest to discuss the new documentary on Netflix called "Arnold". This 3 part documentary series covers the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger in three episodes that talk about his life as an Athlete, Actor and Politician. In Part One of the interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about Arnold's movie career from his auspicious debut in "Hercules in New York" (1970) to the peak of his Hollywood career with films such as "Twins" (1988), "Total Recall" (1990) and "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" (1991). At the end of the interview, John reads the article "Arnold Schwarzenegger on Movies, Muscles & Maria" by Steve Holman for the July, 1988 issue of IronMan Magazine. (Time Stamps below): Time Stamps: 3:00 - Mike Quinn Tribute video now on YouTube 3:37 - Congratulations to Byron Lawson 4:25 - Comments on Gabe Boudreaux interview 8:35 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum about the Arnold documentary on Netflix 10:35 - Arnold being candid in the documentary 13:30 - How often did Arnold train with Franco? 17:15 - Arnold is the greatest success story 20:09 - "I'm going to be a major movie star!" 22:40 - "Hercules in New York" (1970) 25:10 - Waiting for the right roles 26:25 - Winning the Golden Globe award 26:50 - Lou Ferrigno landing the Incredible Hulk 30:00 - Arnold's breakthrough role in "Stay Hungry" 32:12 - The impact of "Pumping Iron" on Arnold's career 33:30 - Frank Zane and Dave Draper as actors 36:12 - The delay in making "Conan the Barbarian" 39:50 - The controversy in the making of "Pumping Iron" 42:20 - Arnold the comedian 45:00 - "I'll Be Back" 45:50 - The events that led to Arnold being a movie star 47:15 - Always curious 49:00 - How Arnold has changed as he's gotten older 55:40 - Arnold's arrogance and his popularity 59:00 - Arnold's inappropriate remarks to women 1:00:00 - A more balanced documentary 1:07:30 - Arnold's friendship with Franco 1:11:45 - John reads the article "Arnold Schwarzenegger on Muscles, Movies & Maria" written by Steve Holman for the July, 1988 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Donor John's Online Training John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends website

This episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is a tribute to bodybuilder Mike Quinn who recently passed away on May 31st, 2023 at the age of 61. Guests Rick Valente and Neal Spruce were close friends and training partners of Mike back in the 1980's and '90's during Mike's competitive career. Neal talks about when Mike lived with him and his wife for a year and what it was like to train with him for the 1990 Mr. Olympia. Rick talks about his long friendship with Mike and helping him to design his exciting posing routines for his competitions. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "How Gable Boudreaux Turned Jeers Into Cheers" written by Armand Tanny for the May-June, 1966 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine. Time Stamps: 2:30 - Dave DeYoung's funeral 4:35 - Arnold's documentary on Netflix 8:30 - Emails from last week's show 13:30 - Beginning of interview with Neal Spruce and Rick Valente 1:04:06 - John Hansen reads the article "How Gable Boudreaux Turned Jeers Into Cheers" by Armand Tanny for the May-June, 1966 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine. Links: Mike Quinn's GoFundMe link Become a Patreon Donor for the Podcast John's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, Gabe Boudreaux joins the show to talk about his career in Bodybuilding. Gabe started training as a skinny teen in Louisiana and he took to weight training like a fish takes to water. After winning some local shows, Gabe decided to move to California, the Mecca of Bodybuilding. While in California, Gabe trained at Vince's Gym and became training partners with Larry Scott. Gabe went on to win the 1965 IFBB Mr. International and the 1966 IFBB Mr. Universe - Short Class. In addition to bodybuilding, Gabe is also an accomplished musician and actor. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Mike Quinn Emerges" written by Lonnie Teper for the November, 1987 issue of IronMan Magazine about Mike Quinn after he won the 1987 NPC USA (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 2:25 - Rest in Peace Mike Quinn 10:23 - Dave DeYoung, owner of Quads Gym, passes away 12:05 - Happy Birthday Phil Williams 13:25 - Emails to the Podcast 24:47 - Interview with Gabe Boudreaux 1:25:44 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Mike Quinn Emerges" written by Lonnie Teper for the November, 1987 issue of IronMan Magazine Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends Show website John's YouTube Channel John's Interview on Masters Muscle John on RX Muscle Heavy Muscle Radio

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads some old bodybuilding articles from both Muscle & Fitness and Muscle Mag International Annual 77 magazines. Included in this episode are the 1986 Pro World Championships and Mr. Olympia contest reports, an article about the "Pumping Iron" premiere from January, 1977, "How Arnold Handles Stupid Questions about Bodybuilding", "The Real Story of Tom Platz at the 1981 Mr. Olympia" and the Mental Muscle of Rich Gaspari. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 1:50 - Chicago trip for Mother's Day 4:00 - Seeing Rich Gaspari 8:30 - Emails from listeners 12:30 - John reads the article "Gaspari Sweeps Pro World" written by Bill Reynolds from the July, 1986 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 21:00 -John reads the article "Mental Muscle" written by Bill Dobbins for the September, 1986 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 33:00 - John reads the article "New York Gets Pumped - The Premiere of "Pumping Iron" written by Bob Kennedy, Gino Edwards and Denie for the Muscle Mag Annual 77. 50:00 - John reads the article "How Arnold Handles Stupid Questions about Bodybuilding" written by James Crawford for the Muscle Mag Annual 77. 57:54 - John reads the article "Truly a Champion: The Real Story of Tom Platz at the 1981 Mr. Olympia" by Joel Brimley from the November, 1986 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 1:09:35 - John reads the "1986 Mr. Olympia Report - 3 in a Row for Haney" written by Jeff Everson for the February, 1987 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel Beginning Yoga Video Bodybuilding Legends website

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads some old articles from Muscle Builder Magazine from the 1970's and '80's era. Included in this episode are the articles "How I Use My Head to Build Muscle" and "I Envisioned the World's Greatest Back", both written by Arnold Schwarzenegger, "The 1976 IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships report" and "Dickerson Knocks 'Em Dead - The 1979 Canada Cup contest report" both written by Jack Neary and "Who Says Dreams Don't Come True" written by Armand Tanny with Tom Platz. Time Stamps: 2:10 - Status of Muscle Maturity podcast 3:45 - Happy Birthday Mom! 4:22 - John Citrone's Birthday 5:40 - John reads the article "How I Use My Head to Build Muscle" by Arnold Schwarzenegger from the July, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 14:40 - John reads the "1976 IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships report" written by Jack Neary from the February, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 40:00 - John reads the article "I Envisioned the World's Greatest Back" written by Arnold Schwarzenegger for the December, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 49:00 - John reads the article "Dickerson Knocks 'Em Dead" written by Jack Neary for the May, 1980 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 1:01:10 - John reads the article "Who Says Dreams Don't Come True" by Armand Tanny with Tom Platz from the July, 1980 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel Contact John at naturalolympia@gmailcom

David Kinder is an 86 year old bodybuilder who trained at the original Muscle Beach and was one of the early members of Vic Tanny's Gym, the original Gold's Gym and the legendary Dungeon Gym in California. David joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast on this episode to share his stories of watching Steve Reeves compete in 1947 and training alongside bodybuilding legends like Dave Draper, Chet Yorton, Don Howorth and Larry Scott. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads a controversial interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger from Oui Magazine in 1977. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Interview with David Kinder 57:00 - Host John Hansen reads the controversial interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger from Oui Magazine in 1977. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website John's Interview on the Ralph Romeo Podcast Jerry Brainum's interview on the Ralph Romeo Podcast The Muscle Maturity Podcast

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads some old articles from some classic bodybuilding magazines from the 1970's and '80's. Included in this episode are John Hansen's article about Tony Pearson winning the controversial 1978 Mr. America contest, Robert Nailon's article "Arnold Came to Dinner" from the Muscle Mag Annual 77, Armand Tanny's article "Zane: Reframing the Nightmare" from the April, 1981 issue of Muscle&Fitness Magazine and "The Bodybuilding Strategy of Mike Mentzer" by Rick Wayne from the March, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. Time Stamps: 3:02 - Danny Padilla's Birthday 4:00 - John's Training and Diet Update 7:30 - Emails from last week's podcast 18:40 - John reads his article about Tony Pearson winning the 1978 Mr. America 38:10 - John reads the article "Arnold Came to Dinner" by Robert Nailon from the Muscle Mag Annual 77 1:02:55 - John reads the article "Zane: Reframing the Nightmare" by Armand Tanny from the April, 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 1:18:13 - John reads the article "The Bodybuilding Strategy of Mike Mentzer" written by Rick Wayne for the March, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends Show website Muscle Maturity Podcast Contact John at [email protected]

1978 AAU Mr. America and 1980 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe Tony Pearson is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Tony is joined by Andrew Menjivar, the director of the new documentary "Driven: The Tony Pearson Story". The film was recently screened at a film festival in California and won the prize for Best Documentary Film. In the interview, Tony and Andrew talk about the making of the documentary which is based on Tony's autobiography "Driven". At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Mr. T Talks Back" written by Rick Wayne from the October, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. (Time Stamps and LInks below). Time Stamps: 3:00 - Best Wishes to Dave Palumbo 5:09 - Emails from last week's show 9:40 - Start of interview with Tony Pearson and Andrew Menjivar 12:00 - Andrew talks about the reaction of the movie with the audience 16:05 - Tony's emotions after seeing the movie 19:50 - How the idea for the movie got started 27:30 - The focus of the movie 32:00 - Andrew learning about the sport of bodybuilding 41:00 - The 1978 Mr. America controversy 48:47 - Winning the Grand Prize for the Best Feature Documentary 1:16:34 - John Hansen reads the article "Mr. T. Talks Back" written by Rick Wayne for the October, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website

1974 IFBB Mr. World Bill Grant is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Bill talks about the workouts he is following now to look so good at 76 years old. Bill also talks about his role in the recent documentary "Dream Big", meeting Joe Weider for the first time and his memories of training at the original Gold's Gym in Venice, California. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "How Bill Grant Gained 82 Pounds of Solid Muscle" written by Joe Weider for the July, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder/Power. (Time Stamps and Links below). Time Stamps: 3:00 - Back from vacation 4:25 - Bodybuilding Magazines for sale 5:15 - Emails from last week's show 7:30 - Interview with Bill Grant 53:40 - John Hansen reads the article "How Bill Grant Gained 82 Pounds of Solid Muscle" written by Joe Weider for the July, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder/Power Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness John's Email - [email protected]

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads some old bodybuilding magazine articles from the 1970's and '80's. Included in this episode is the article "Behind the Stars" written by Bill Reynolds from the Muscle Mag Annual 3, "The First Battle of the Season" written by Bill Dobbins from the August, 1983 issue of Flex Magazine, "Training Strategies of Frank Zane" written by Rick Wayne from the February, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine and "So Long Arnold", interview by Gordan Coleman from Muscle Mag Annual 77. (Time Stamps and Links below) 4:20 - Arnold Classic Review 11:20 - Emails from last week 17:30 - "Behind the Stars" article written by Bill Reynolds from Muscle Mag Annual 3 31:55 - "The First Battle of the Season" written by Bill Dobbins from the August, 1983 Flex Magazine 50:30 - "The Training Strategies of Frank Zane" by Rick Wayne from the February, 1979 Muscle Builder Magazine 1:09:10 - "So Long Arnold" interview by Gordan Coleman from Muscle Mag 77 Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel Arnold Classic Seminar Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness John's Email - [email protected]

To celebrate the upcoming 35th annual Arnold Classic on March 3rd-5th, 2023, the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast looks back at previous interviews done with former Arnold Classic winners including Rich Gaspari (1989), Mike Ashley (1990), Shawn Ray (1991), Vince Taylor (1992) and Mike Francois (1995). All these legendary bodybuilders talk about winning their Arnold Classic titles, the competitors they faced and what the title meant to their careers. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads an article he wrote for the RXMuscle website called "The First Arnold Classic". (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 5:28 - New Workout Program 9:40 - Emails 15:15 - Rich Gaspari talks about winning the first Arnold Classic 25:50 - Shawn Ray talks about winning the Arnold Classic and the drug test 33:24 - Mike Ashley talks about his Arnold Classic win 40:38 - Vince Taylor talks about winning the Arnold Classic in 1992 57:30 - Mike Francois talks about his Arnold Classic win in 1995 1:11:11 - John Hansen reads his article "The First Arnold Classic" Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John's articles on RX Muscle Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness John's Email - [email protected]

Writer Jerry Brainum is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1992. On Part Three of his interview, Jerry joins host John Hansen to talk about the 1992 Mr. Olympia contest won by Dorian Yates in Helsinki, Finland. Jerry and John discuss the top competitors from this historic event as well as the return of Lou Ferrigno to the bodybuilding stage. At the end of the podcast, John Hansen reads the article "Finale in Finland" written by Julian Schmidt for the February, 1993 issue of Flex Magazine. (Time Stamps below). Time Stamps: 3:34 - Old Bodybuilding Magazines for sale 4:13 - "Dream Big" on Amazon Prime 5:16 - Patreon Sponsors upgrade 7:05 - Raquel Welch passes away 7:54 - 1992 Mr. Olympia Review with Jerry Brainum 9:19 - Dorian Yates wins the Mr. Olympia 11:11 - Lou Ferrigno takes a fall 12:15 - Reviewing Dorian's physique 24:12 - Assessing the top six of the 1992 Mr. Olympia 29:40 - Lee Labrada at the 1992 Olympia 32:40 - Hunter Labrada 41:40 - Memorable posing routines 43:20 - Mohamed Benaziza 45:00 - Vince Taylor and his eye patch 49:48 - The rest of the Top 10 in the 1992 Mr. Olympia 50:34 - The return of Lou Ferrigno 1:04:36 - Ronnie Coleman's first Mr. Olympia contest 1:05:54 - The Grand Prix tour after the Olympia 1:08:53 - Genetic freaks 1:19:20 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Finale in Finland" written by Julian Schmidt for the February, 1993 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: Jerry's Newsletter - Applied Metabolics Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness John's YouTube Channel

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast welcomes guest Jerry Brainum to review the year 1992 in Bodybuilding. In Part Two of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about some of the biggest professional competitions from 1992 including the 1992 Arnold Classic won by Vince Taylor and the 1992 Night of the Champions won by Kevin Levrone. At the end of the podcast, John Hansen reads the article "Haney on the Hot Seat...Will He or Won't He?" written by John Little, Peter McGough and Bob Wolff from the March, 1993 issue of Flex Magazine. (Time Stamps below). Time Stamps: 4:15 - Kurt Marnul passes away 6:30 - New Bodybuilding Videos up on YouTube 8:30 - The Year 1975 in Bodybuilding 12:00 - Changing my workout program 12:47 - Listener emails 20:00 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum - 1992 in Review, Part Two 20:40 - 1992 Arnold Classic 37:00 - Recent deaths in bodybuilding 37:25 - Shawn Rhoden's physique 42:00 - The art of bodybuilding 50:00 - Arnold and Rachel McLish 51:53 - Surprising placings at the 1992 Arnold Classic 54:22 - The 1992 Night of the Champions 55:54 - Wayne DeMelia Promoter 57:00 - Former Mr. Olympia winners at the Olympia 1:02:54 - Kevin Levrone and Porter Cottrell 1:05:00 - Nasser's prediction 1:08:00 - Bodybuilders competing past their prime 1:14:20 - John Hansen reads the article "Haney on the Hot Seat..Will He or Won't He?" written by John Little, Peter McGough and Bob Wolff from the March, 1993 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: Jerry's Newsletter Become a Patreon Donor Bodybuilding Legends Podcast John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness

Bodybuilding legend Roy Callender is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Roy is joined by his friend Carlos Benfaito to talk about Roy's new training app called RC3, a brand new technology the employs AI to help Roy train his clients remotely. Roy also talks to John about his early bodybuilding career including when he first moved to Canada, working with the legendary trainer/photographer Jimmy Caruso and his memories of some of the legendary bodybuilders he competed against. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Roy Callender - World Middleweight Champion" written by Jack Neary for the December, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 5:00 - "Dream Big" now available on Amazon Prime 8:00 - Emails from last week's show 12:00 - Roy Callender and Carlos Benfaito talk about the new training app RC3 44:20 - Roy talks with John about his early bodybuilding career 45:20 - When Roy moved to London 47:15 - Competing in the Mr. Universe in Miami 51:55 - Meeting Jimmy Caruso 59:00 - When Roy won Mr. Canada and Mr. Universe in 1977 1:01:13 - The beginning of pro bodybuilding 1:02:15 - Roy talks about some of the legendary bodybuilders he competed with 1:14:00 - John Hansen reads the article "Roy Callender - World Middleweight Champion" written by Jack Neary for the December, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Donor John's Online Coaching Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel

Guest Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the year in Bodybuilding in 1992. In Part One of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the top amateur competitions from 1992 including the 1992 NPC USA won by Flex Wheeler and the 1992 IFBB North America Championships won by Paul Dillett. At the end of the Podcast, John reads the article "Beef...Beef...Beef, the 1982 Olympia Conclusion" written by Rick Wayne for the May, 1993 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 4:15 - Emails from last week's show 7:30 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum, 1992 In Review, Part One 8:25 - The NPC taking over 10:10 - Getting your pro card in 1992 12:32 - The Wellness division 29:20 - The 1992 NPC Jr. Nationals 32:10 - Flex Wheeler wins the 1992 NPC USA 34:30 - The genetics of Flex Wheeler 41:30 - Chris Duffy and James DeMelo 46:27 - Mike Francois in the 1992 NPC USA 48:20 - John "Tank" Sherman 49:46 - 1992 NPC Nationals 51:03 - Paul DeMayo and his early death 56:54 - Dean Caputo 57:45 - James DeMelo and his calves 1:01:52 - Paul Dillett wins the 1992 IFBB North America 1:10:33 - Genetic response to steroids 1:26:15 - The 1992 NPC Nationals results 1:30:55 - John Hansen reads the article "Beef..Beef..Beef, the '82 Olympia Conclusion" written by Rick Wayne for the May, 1993 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. Links: Jerry's newsletter Applied Metabolics Become a Patreon Donor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website

Host John Hansen reads five articles from some old bodybuilding magazines on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Included in the articles read for this podcast are - "The 1977 IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships" written by Jack Neary from the March, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine "Requiem for a Superstar?" written by Garry Bartlett from the November, 1987 issue of Body Power Magazine "Mr. Olympia Part II" written by Rick Wayne from the March, 1984 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine "Oh My Gosh, It's Really Rachel McLish" written by Rick Wayne from the June, 1984 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine "Arnold Schwarzenegger M+F Interview" written by Bill Dobbins from the March, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine Time Stamps: 0:50 - John's trip to Maui 4:28 - Visiting Marjo and Hannu Selin in Maui 5:18 - Competitors in the upcoming Arnold Classic 8:30 - "Magazine Dreams" 12:00 - John Hansen reads the article "Requiem for a Superstar?" by Garry Bartlett from the November, 1987 issue of Body Power Magazine 29:25 - John Hansen reads the article "1977 IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships" written by Jack Neary from the March, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. 59:35 - John Hansen reads the article "1983 Mr. Olympia Part II" written by Rick Wayne from the March, 1984 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. 1:24:15 - John Hansen reads the article "Oh My Gosh, It's Really Rachel McLish" written by Rick Wayne from the June, 1984 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. 1:47:55 - John Hansen reads the article "Arnold Schwarzenegger M+F Interview" written by Bill Dobbins from the March, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Online Coaching with John Hansen Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast celebrates the end of each year by looking back 30, 40 and 50 years at the events in the world of Bodybuilding. On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, we go back 40 years to the year 1982 to talk about the major professional bodybuilding competitions from that year. Guest Jerry Brainum joins host John Hansen for Part Two of his interview to talk about the top three major IFBB pro contests from 1982 including the 1982 Mr. Olympia, the IFBB Pro World Championships and the Night of the Champions contest. Included in the discussion is Chris Dickerson's victory at the 1982 Mr. Olympia in London, Albert Beckles winning the Night of the Champions over IFBB newcomer and NABBA Mr. Universe winner Bertil Fox and Beckle's victory at the Pro World Championship over Boyer Coe. At the end of the podcast, John Hansen reads two articles pertaining to the 1982 Mr. Olympia. The first is called "Dickerson Is New Mr. Olympia" written by Garry Bartlett from the March, 1983 issue of IronMan Magazine. The second article is titled "Chris Dickerson Wins the '82 Olympia" written by Bill Dobbins for the first issue of Flex Magazine (April, 1982). (Time Stamps below). 3:50 - Maui Trip 5:00 - The Arnold Classic list 8:15 - Emails from last week's show 13:30 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 15:00 - 1982 Mr. Olympia won by Chris Dickerson 35:00 - Champion bodybuilders getting old 37:40 - The other competitors in the 1982 Mr. Olympia 1:18:00 - The 1982 Pro World Championships 1:19:50 - The Night of the Champions in 1982 1:25:22 - Training the muscles more frequently 1:33:30 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Dickerson Is New Mr. Olympia" written by Garry Bartlett for the March, 1983 issue of IronMan Magazine. 1:50:20 - John reads the article "Chris Dickerson Wins the '82 Olympia" written by Bill Dobbins for the April, 1983 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: Jerry's newsletter Applied Metabolics Transformation Challenge - Pro Physique Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast celebrates the end of each year by looking back 30, 40 and 50 years at the events in the world of Bodybuilding. On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, we go 40 years back to the year 1982 to talk about the major competitions from that year. Guest Jerry Brainum joins host John Hansen for Part One to talk about the top amateur competitions from that year. Included in the discussion is start of the NPC organization with the first NPC American Bodybuilding Championships won by Lee Haney and the 1982 AAU Mr. America contest won by Rufus Howard. At the end of the podcast, John reads two articles from 1982 - "Howard Wins AAU Mr. America" written by Al Antuck from the November, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine and "Another Viewpoint - The NPC American Bodybuilding Championships" also written by Al Antuck from the March, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 5:40 - My seminar with Lee Haney in Massachusetts 8:55 - Emails from last week's show 12:20 - Hanging out with Lee Haney 14:50 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum - 1982 In Review, Part One 16:20 - The split between the AAU and the NPC 17:50 - The Joe Weider - Bob Hoffman rivalry 22:34 - The power of the Weider magazines 33:10 - The 1982 NPC American Bodybuilding Championships 1:22:40 - The 1982 IFBB Mr. Universe 1:34:40 - The 1982 AAU Mr. America 1:41:00 - 1982 NABBA Mr. Universe 1:48:42 - Kalman Szkalak 1:52:00 - Jerry competing in the 1974 Mr. Western America 1:58:00 - The end of the bodybuilding magazines 2:01:50 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Howard Wins the AAU Mr. America" written by Al Antuck from the November, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine 2:19:30 - John reads the article "Another Viewpoint - The NPC American Bodybuilding Championships" written by Al Antuck from the March, 1983 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Jerry Brainum's Newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel Muscle Maturity Podcast on YouTube

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast continues its end of the year celebration by looking back 50 years at the year in Bodybuilding circa 1972. Guest Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to discuss the major IFBB competitions from 1972 including the 1972 Mr. Olympia with Sergio Oliva vs. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 1972 IFBB Mr. Universe won by Ed Corney, the 1972 IFBB Mr. World won by Mike Katz over Ken Waller and the 1972 IFBB Mr. America also won by Ed Corney over Leon Brown. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads two articles from 1972. The first is from the July, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder magazine titled "The Dark Shadow Over Arnold's Sun" written by Rick Wayne and the second article "Has Success Spoiled Arnold?" also written by Rick Wayne is from August, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 3:00 - 2022 Podcasts Review 9:50 - Seminar with Lee Haney on January 7th 12:00 - Emails from last week's show 15:45 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum - 1972 in Review, Part Two 16:25 - 1972 Mr. Olympia 23:35 - The judges scoresheet from the 1972 Mr. Olympia 31:09 - 1972 IFBB Mr. America 32:30 - Meeting Steve Reeves 38:50 - Leon Brown 43:00 - Rick Giofu 49:35 - Katz beats Waller at the Mr. World 54:00 - The 1972 IFBB Mr. Universe 1:10:00 - The 1972 IFBB Mr. International 1:24:22 - Host John Hansen reads "The Dark Shadow over Arnold's Sun" written by Rick Wayne from the July, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder magazine 1:33:45 - John reads the article "Has Success Spoiled Arnold?" written by Rick Wayne from the August, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. Links: Jerry's newsletter Applied Metabolics Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast celebrates the end of each year by looking back at the Bodybuilding world 50, 40 and 30 years in the past. On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, guest Jerry Brainum joins host John Hansen to talk about the year 1972. In Part One of their interview, Jerry and John talk about the 1972 AAU Mr. America contest won by Steve Michalik. They also discuss the 1972 NABBA Mr. Universe contest won by Frank Zane in the Professional class and Elias Petsas in the Amateur division. At the end of the podcast, John Hansen reads two articles from IronMan Magazine. The first article is called "Physiques of '72...The Year in Review" written by Franklin Page from the May, 1973 issue of IronMan Magazine and the second article is titled "The Death of Bodybuilding" written by Steve Michalik from the September, 1972 issue of IronMan Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 4:00 - Mr. Olympia Review 8:00 - Emails from listeners 13:00 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 15:30 - Steve Michalik and steroids 27:15 - 1972 AAU Mr. America 28:20 - Pete Grymkowski 33:00 - Winning the Mr. America on personality 37:50 - Bob Birdsong 40:44 - Most Muscular award 43:25 - John Corvello 45:50 - Joe Abbenda 55:00 - Body part awards at the Mr. America 58:00 - 1972 NABBA Mr. Universe 1:06:00 - Building a good back 1:09:00 - No entry fees for the NABBA Mr. Universe 1:13:15 - Warren Frederick and Bill Grant 1:20:00 - Lou Ferrigno in the NABBA Mr. Universe 1:25:30 - The body changes when you get older 1:27:00 - Frank Zane wins the 1972 Pro NABBA Mr. Universe 1:35:00 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Physiques of '72...The Year in Review" by Franklin Page from the May, 1973 issue of IronMan Magazine. 1:54:04 - John reads the article "The Death of Bodybuilding" by Steve Michalik from the September, 1972 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Jerry Brainum's newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Online Coaching with John Hansen John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

Rich Gaspari, 1989 Arnold Classic Champion and 3x Mr. Olympia runner-up, joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about a new documentary about his life called "Gaspari". Rich also talks about bodybuilders turning pro today and how hard it was to get a pro card in the 1980's, recovering from his recent neck surgery, the importance of Bodybuilding History, his relationship with Joe Weider and the reality of getting older. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "The Knee in the Back that made Gaspari Rich" written by Jeff Everson for the December, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 4:00 - The passing of Jim Lorimer 8:35 - RIP Eric the Trainer 11:00 - The NPC Nationals 12:20 - Bodybuilding Seminar in January 13:15 - Arnold Amateur canceled 14:05 - Pumping Iron the book re-released 16:17 - Beginning of Rich Gaspari interview 17:17 - The Olympia in December 19:17 - The 1982 NPC Nationals 22:00 - The difficulty of getting a pro card in the 1980's 34:30 - Moses Maldonado 35:32 - Phil Williams 39:10 - "Gaspari" the documentary 45:12 - Canceling the Arnold Amateur 47:10 - Remembering Jim Lorimer 49:30 - Recovering from neck surgery 53:20 - Spreading the advice of fitness 56:50 - Pumping Iron the book re-release 58:15 - The importance of Bodybuilding History 1:00:00 - The legacy of Bill Pearl 1:08:55 - Doing what you love 1:11:15 - The Big 6-0 is around the corner 1:14:30 - The Bodybuilding magazines and Rick Wayne 1:15:30 - Rich's relationship with Joe Weider 1:29:00 - John Hansen reads the article "The Knee in the Back that made Gaspari Rich" written by Jeff Everson for the December, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John Hansen Fitness.com Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

Joe Abbenda, 1962 AAU Mr. America and NABBA Mr. Universe winner, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Joe talks about how he began bodybuilding as a teenager and the early gyms he trained at in New York. Joe also tells the stories of when he started competing in bodybuilding and traveling to the national level competitions. Joe was one of the few bodybuilders who was able to win both the AAU Mr. America and the NABBA Mr. Universe competitions in the same year. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the 1983 Mr. Olympia report written by Rick Wayne for the February, 1984 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. Time Stamps: 1:30 - Mr. America and Mr. Universe winners in the same year 2:39 - The Rick Wayne Interviews 5:10 - Joint-Friendly Fitness 7:20 - Beginning of Joe Abbenda Interview 8:00 - When Joe started training 11:39 - The friendships in bodybuilding 14:40 - Working out in the gyms 17:00 - Reg Park's 5x5 workout 19:07 - Earning the athletic points for the Mr. America contest 24:00 - The Mr. America anniversary 25:00 - Joe's early competitions 28:06 - Competing in the Mr. America 31:50 - Bill Pearl's passing 35:00 - Winning the AAU Mr. America and the NABBA Mr. Universe in the same year 37:00 - A young Harold Poole 38:15 - Competing in the NABBA Mr. Universe 43:00 - Traveling to Europe 44:00 - Joe's career after bodybuilding 47:00 - Guest posing with Reg Park 56:00 - When Joe stopped competing 1:13:10 - Host John Hansen reads the 1983 Mr. Olympia report written by Rick Wayne from the February, 1984 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: John's Online Training Become a Patreon Sponsor Joint-Friendly Fitness book Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness John's YouTube Channel

Patreon Sponsor link 1967 IFBB Mr. World Rick Wayne joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Three of his interview. Rick is regarded as one of the best writers in the bodybuilding industry. He worked for Joe Weider's Muscle Builder and Flex Magazines for many years and he is the author of The Bodymen, Muscle Wars and the Three More Reps series of books. In addition, Rick was one of the best bodybuilders during the late 1960's and early 1970's, winning the 1967 IFBB Mr. World and placing high in many other top level competitions. In Part Three of his interview, Rick talks about the Arnold-Sergio rivalry, Joe Weider's relationship with Arnold, how Rick trained for his bodybuilding contests and his thoughts on Mike Mentzer, Bertil Fox, Serge Nubret, Frank Zane and Steve Reeves as well as his relationship with the eccentric Vince Gironda. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "Now the Real Story of the '84 Mr. Olympia!" written by Rick Wayne for the March, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. Time Stamps: 3:47 - Emails from last week's show 9:30 - Start of the Rick Wayne, Part Three interview 10:00 - Who was better - Arnold or Sergio? 11:30 - Arnold guest posing in 1976 16:44 - Frank Zane 18:23 - Serge Nubret 19:35 - Group picture 24:00 - Steve Reeves 26:42 - Rick's singing career 28:55 - The end of the bodybuilding magazines 34:00 - Rick and Mohamed Makkawy 35:40 - Controversial quotes in Rick's articles 37:00 - Arnold's feelings about the 1980 Mr. Olympia 40:20 - Bertil Fox 44:15 - Mike Mentzer 45:05 - Rick's training methods 48:45 - 1970 IFBB Mr. World 50:10 - Kal Szkalak and the bodybuilder's union 56:00 - "Pumping Iron 2" and Cory Everson 59:00 - Vince's Gym 1:06:00 - O.J. Simpson and Robert Blake 1:09:30 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Now the Real Story of the '84 Mr. Olympia!" written by Rick Wayne for the March, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: John's Online Coaching Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel Muscle Maturity Podcast

Rick Wayne, 1967 IFBB Mr. World, joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Two of his interview. Rick was one of the best writers in the bodybuilding industry. He wrote for Joe Weider's Muscle Builder and Flex Magazine during the Golden Era of Bodybuilding and is highly regarded as the best writer to write about bodybuilding. Rick was the author of the books The Bodymen, Muscle Wars and all three of the Three More Reps books. In Part Two of his interview, Rick talks about getting to know the real Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Sergio-Arnold feud, Sergio's comeback at the 1984 Mr. Olympia, Rick's injury before the 1976 Mr. Olympia and Rick's thoughts on the current state of Bodybuilding. Time Stamps: 4:12 - Emails from last week's show 16:33 - Start of Rick Wayne interview, Part Two 17:38 - Who was the better bodybuilder - Sergio or Arnold? 21:45 - Sergio's comeback at the 1984 Mr. Olympia 24:22 - Sergio and Arnold backstage at the 1969 Mr. Olympia 29:10 - Conan is a Dog 34:52 - "Arnold: Saint or Devil" article 36:00 - Arnold and Kurt Waldheim 41:06 - Rick's neck injury before the 1976 Mr. Olympia 44:30 - Arnold's feud with Trump 49:30 - Are black bodybuilders being treated fairly? 56:00 - Sergio and Arnold at World's Gym 59:25 - Accusations of Arnold being racist 1:08:09 - When Bodybuilding was at it's best 1:11:40 - Women's Bodybuilding 1:15:56 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Arnold: Saint or Devil" written by Rick Wayne for the April, 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: John's Online Coaching John Hansen Fitness website Bodybuilding Legends website Support the Podcast on Patreon John on RX Muscle - Heavy Muscle Radio John's YouTube Channel Rick Wayne Interview, Part One Video Muscle Maturity Podcast