Muscle Asylum Radio

MUSCLE ASYLUM TV - April Fools lockdown episode: Transmission 002 The whole team logs on for our latest episode of Muscle Asylum TV. We talk about quarantine, the difference between what we’re going through and the difference in the US with Galley stuck in Texas. We discus our predictions for upcoming amateur and pro shows around the world!

Episode 93 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by IFBB 212 Pro Aaron Polites. Aaron talks to us about his prep leading into his first Pro Show in New Zealand, and discusses what it felt like going head-to-head with bodybuilding legend Justin Wessels. Aaron discusses his Olympia Qualification, his experience at the Indy Pro, and his game plan heading into prep for the 212 Olympia Stage!

Episode 92 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by Australia's newest Bodybuilding IFBB Pro, Jake Nikolopoulos. We chat to Jake about his experience winning this years Arnold Classic Australia, and discuss his prep leading up to the show. We also talk about his future plans, and how he plans on utilising his newly acclaimed Pro Status with the IFBB.

Episode 91 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we give our wrap up of this years Arnold Classic Australia. We discuss all pro card winners, amateur categories, and discuss the Arnold Classic Pro show for both Columbus Ohio and Australia!

Episode 89 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by one of the most respected bodybuilding coaches in the world today, Matt Jansen. Matt gives us a great insight as to how many of our top tiered bodybuilders are coached at the highest of levels, and gives us his opinions on various topics covering training philosophies, nutrition, and supplementation.

Episode 88 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by IFBB Pro Luke Sandoe, with a guest appearance of CEO of Redcon1 Aaron Singerman. Luke talks to us about his prep for this years Arnold Classic Columbus and Australia, and speaks to us about his training, diet and thoughts on how he fairs next to our Aussie Competitors. Interview is also available to watch on our YouTube channel Muscle Asylum TV.

Episode 87 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by official entrant in the Pro Bodybuilding Arnold Classic Australia and Brazil, IFBB Pro Steve Orton. Steve talks to us about his prep so far, discussed nutrition and training philosophies, and also fills us in on a time in his life when he was forced to train out of a garage for an extended period of time leading into a show. Another great insight into the life of an IFBB Pro.

Our latest instalment of Muscle Asylum TV and Episode 86 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we have an offical Bodybuilding Round Table Discussion with our Bodybuilding Pros's representing our country in the Arnold Classic Australia, Sam Pearce, Justin Wessels and Josh Lenartowicz. This is a RAW, behind the scenes insight into all of their preps, as they discuss between themselves food, cardio, training, and how they overcome obstacles in life that are thrown at you at every direction.

Episode 85 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are once again joined by the godfather of Australian Bodybuilding, Tony Doherty. We discuss the Pro Bodybuilding lineup announced for this years Arnold Classic Australia, and talk about our Australian representatives plus the pros coming form all around the world. We also talk to Tony about old stories with Sonny Schmidt and briefly touch on his professional relationship with Lee Priest.

Episode 84 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski. We talk to Ben about his upcoming training camps in Australia, and discuss in detail topics such as his retirement from competitive bodybuilding, Intermittent fasting, counting macros, course lengths and recommended rest periods, training methods, plus how and why Ben intentionally lost significant amounts of bodyweight and muscle mass post retirement. Listen to our interview or watch on Youtube via Muscle Asylum TV!

Episode 83 of Muscle Asylum Radio, also available to watch on our official Youtube channel - Muscle Asylum TV. We are joined by IFBB Pro, and Australian Bodybuilding Legend LEE PRIEST for a Raw, uncut and uncensored interview!

Episode 82 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by former IFBB Pro and Multiple Australian Bodybuilding Champion, Andy Cunningham. We cover topics such as what it was like training with Ronnie Coleman, Lou Farigno's calve implants, Kevin Levrone getting knocked out in Golds Gym Venice Beach, getting thrown out of Sizzler with Lee Priest, and which pro's partied the hardest in the 90's. So many classic stories all packed into one great episode!

Episode 81 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by the founder of Gen Tec Nutrition, and former NABBA World Champion, Nick Jones. Nick talks to us about his illustrious bodybuilding career, his long list of title victories, and how he combated chronic fatigue to come back to win the Muscle Mania. Nick tells us what motivated him to make his comeback to compete at next years 2019 Arnold Classic Australia, and why he has decided to give the new Classic Physique Division a good crack. We discuss his partnership with Justin Wessels, and talk about the documentary they will be filming together during prep leading up to next years show!

Episode 80 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by the one and only, Jake Nikolopoulos. Jake talks to us about his switch from the NABBA Pro Division to the IFBB Pro League in Australia. We discuss his last prep and the reasons why he pulled out of the Arnold, and his plans on whether or not he will be competing at next years Arnold Classic Australia. We discuss his training regime, nutrition, and ask the mystery question that has plagued mankind for centuries... is Dr Wes actually a Doctor? All this and more revealed in this no-holds-barred RAW episode of MAR!

Episode 79 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we give our official wrap up of the Pro League Nationals with an all star panel and special guests IFBB Pro Ivan Sadek, IFBB Pro Amy Fox, and our first official Mr Australia and our countries newest IFBB Pro Justin Wessels. We chat to Ivan about his comeback to the Pro Stage, his plans for the future and find out exactly what his goals are on a professional competitive level. We then chat to Justin about his future as an IFBB Pro, what it means to him to gain Pro Status with the Pro League, and talk about his lead up to next years Arnold Classic Australia!

Episode 78 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are once again joined by Tony Doherty to give us a wrap up of this weekends South Australia and Western Australia State Championships, plus our official preview of this weekends Nationals. Who is your tip on winning the overalls and becoming Australia's newest IFBB Pro?!?!

Episode 77 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by Overall Bodybuilding Champion and Mr Victoria, Lucky Hatzipantelis. Lucky talks to us in detail about his lead up to the show, his feelings backstage and why he almost pulled out, to the emotions he felt after his victory dealing with the pressures of making a much anticipated comeback to the sport. He talks about the negative comments made about him before hopping on stage, and on social media after his win. Craig Lucas also jumps in to talk about his relationship with Lucky, and gives us his rundown on this weekends winners at both the Victoria State Championships and the QLD State Championships. MUST LISTEN EPISODE!!!

Episode 76 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by the Overall Bodybuilding Winner of our IFBB Pro League NSW State Championships, Justin Wessels, alongside IFBB Pro Amy Fox. We ask Justin the reasons why he decided to switch over the the Pro League, his experience on stage and what his goals are moving forward to the Nationals where he has his chance to win his Pro Card and potentially compete at next years Arnold Classic Australia. We also recap the entire NSW State Championships, and discuss our new overall winners plus notable stand outs from the weekend!

Episode 75 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by Tony Doherty to give us an exclusive backstage insight to everything that happened backstage at this years Olympia the moment a new champion was crowned. We talk about what a new champion means for the sport, the hype already surrounding next years Olympia, and whether or not he thinks we will see Kai return to the Olympia stage in 2019. We also preview this weekend Pro League NSW Championships, and talk about a couple of the big name competitors potentially hitting the stage this weekend!

AND NEW..... Episode 74 of Muscle Asylum Radio with our official wrap-up on the 2018 Mr Olympia Contest. Just a few hours after the offical announcement of our NEW Mr Olympia Champion Shawn Rhoden, we catch up with AMA Correspondent Mick Galley all the way from the New Orleans arena in Las Vegas to find out exactly how the crowd reacted when a new Mr Olympia was crowned!

Episode 73 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and the boys are back to discuss this years Olympia predictions, plus talk about upcoming Pro League state shows and talk about who is rumoured to compete, and who we have tipped for winning the overalls at each state. We also announce our official Guest Poser for the Pro League NSW State Championships.

EPISODE 72 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by the CEO of REDCON 1, Aaron Singerman. Approaching the anniversary of the death of Dallas McCarver, we talk to Aaron about his relationship with Dallas, and the impact he made on his life both as a colleague and close friend. We talk to Aaron about the rise of Redcon 1, his fallout with both Blackstone Labs and RX Muscle, and how those hurdles in life made him the success he is today. We find out if Kai is doing the Olympia, Flex Lewis's future after his 212 career, plus we get Aarons top 5 pics for this years Mr Olympia!

Episode 71 of Muscle Asylum Radio. We talk about all the latest in bodybuilding news, touching on the Tampa Pro Results, the rumours about Hadi and his visa, Flex Lewis's retirement, plus we all give our early top 5 predictions for this years upcoming Mr Olympia!

Episode 70 of Muscle Asylum Radio - PEAK WEEK MYTHS! In this very educational episode of MAR, we talk to two of Australia's best and most successful seasoned coaches, Andrei and Chris, about common "Peak Week Myths". This week we go over topics such as carb depleting, carb loading, sodium manipulation plus the use of diuretics pre contest. A must listen episode to anyone prepping for a show!

Episode 69 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and the long awaited return of Lucky Hatzipantelis. As any conversation with Lucky, we discuss bodybuilding related topics and get side tracked with random stories and topics that in all honesty have no real relevance to bodybuilding at all. Just another hilarious episode so do yourself a favour and listen.

Episode 68 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by IFBB Figure Pro, Yvette Brown. Yvette speaks to us about her recent pro shows representing Australia in the USA, and discusses how she juggles her life as a mother alongside competing as a professional athlete. The panel discusses the new "Peoples Choice" award announced this week to be introduced at this years Olympia, plus we also welcome the return of the angry Russian himself, big Andrei Todero!

Episode 67 of Muscle Asylum Radio and we are joined by Australian Bodybuilding legend, John Terilli. John talks to us about his career, going over topics such as his progression through the pro ranks back in the 80's, his time living in the States to pursue his bodybuilding career, to his experience at the Olympia and retiring winning a NABBA Universe title. John also give us his impression on the sport today, discusses Vince McMahons introduction of the WBF, talks about the split between the IFBB Pro League and IFBB Elite in Australia, and also discusses his appearance on SBS last week to discuss the use of steroids in the sport. One of our very best episodes to date!

Episode 66 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined once again by the Godfather of Aussie Bodybuilding Tony Doherty. Tony talks to us about his adventures in Africa for the Arnold Classic, plus discusses to us his reasoning behind postponing this years QLD All Female Classic show.

Episode 65 of Muscle Asylum Radio and we are joined by CEO of Massive Joes, IFBB Physique Pro and IFBB Pro League South Australia Co-Promotor, Joseph Mencel. We talk to Joe about his newly appointed role, how Massive Joes started, and his opinion on what effect Amazon is going to have on the supplement industry in Australia. We also recap the California Pro and discuss Luke Sandoe's admission into hospital before the finals. Great Episode.

Episode 64 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by special guest Mitchell Vickridge. Mitchell talks to us about his battle with Crohn's disease, his near death experience and what he did to overcome his condition to restore his health. We also touch on this weekends New York Pro, and discuss Regan Grimes's switch to the Classic Physique Category!

Episode 63 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we talk about someone who was once one of the most talked about Amateur Bodybuilders In Australia, Lucky Hatzipantelis. Lucky goes deep with what is easily our most honest and controversial interviews to date. Listen to the reasons why Lucky disappeared from the bodybuilding scene for almost 7 years, and what motivated him to come back and hop on stage late this year! Must listen episode!!!

Episode 62 of Muscle Asylum Radio and we are joined by Scott Goble to preview the upcoming IFBB Pro League Country Classic in Bendigo. We also cover social media feuds between some of Australia's top bodybuilding pros, plus talk to Galley and Chris about their adventures over in Thailand!

We're BACK! After a short mini holiday the boys are back for Muscle Asylum Radio. We discuss Chris's Thailand holiday, our take on FILEX, James Potter's comeback to the PCA, the possibility of Lee Priests comeback to stage, plus we touch on topics such as Calum Von Mogers injury and who is rumoured to compete at this years IFBB Pro League State shows!

Episode 60 of Muscle Asylum Radio and we discuss the 7 steps of becoming the perfect fitness industry narcissist, and whether or not Pro Cards should be handed out with conditions and an expire date! We also do a quick recap on the New Zealand Pro Show.

Episode 59 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we wrap up the entire Arnold Classic Australia. We have special guest Tony Doherty who speaks to us in detail on his movements over the weekend with Arnold, plus we go over the Pro Show and amateur results from the weekend. We also give our personal opinions on the weekend, and Mark tells us the real reason he got kicked on his flight to Melbourne.

Episode 58 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by one of the top contenders to win their Pro Card at this weeks Arnold Classic Australia, Andy Bell. Andy tells us about his life in Dubai, and explains the bodybuilding culture in middle eastern countries in comparison to western countries. He talks about his recent experience in winning the super heavyweight division at this years Arnold Classic in Columbus, and compares it to his experience at the same show this time last year. We all give our predictions on who we thing will win the pro show, plus who we think will walk away as the newest IFBB Bodybuilding Pro this weekend!

Episode 57 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we recap the NSW Arnold Qualifiers category by category, and give our tips for this weeks Arnold Classic in Columbus Ohio.

Episode 56 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by Jon Davie and Tony Doherty to wrap-up the QLD Arnold Qualifier. We also talk to Chris Thomas and Mick Galley about their experience on the day of the show, plus give our preview of this upcoming weekends NSW Arnold Qualifier and who we think will walk away with the bodybuilding overalls for NSW!

Episode 55 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we preview the Queensland Arnold Classic State Qualifier with promotors Jon Davie and Tony Doherty. We discuss what all the details for this weekends show, talk about the new classic physique division, and Tony gives us EXCLUSIVE NEWS with 2 new names he has added to the Pro Lineup at this years Arnold Classic Australia! HUUUUGGGEEEE EPISODE and a must listen!!!

Episode 54 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by the best IFBB Pro to ever come out of Australia, Josh Lenartowicz, in an upfront tell-all interview. Josh speaks to us about his motivations to compete, his perception on the sport, plus gives us his tips on who he think will win this year Arnold Classic, plus who he thinks is top dog for winning their IFBB Pro Card at this years Arnold Amateur in Melbourne. Must listen episode.

Episode 53 of Muscle Asylum Radio and we are joined by IFBB Figure Pros, Jacquie Mync and Silvia Kovacsova. We talk to both Jacquie and Silvia about their competitive careers and chat in detail about their preps for this years Arnold Classic Australia. We push the hard questions on both of them and ask who would win if the both of them were being compared side by side on stage together, and talk about their opinions on everything happening in the industry today!

Episode 52 of Muscle Asylum Radio and we are joined by special guest, IFBB Pro Sam Pearce. We talk to sam about his prep for his first pro show at this years Arnold Classic Australia, and get his views on how he will stand against some of the best bodybuilders on the planet. We also discuss some of the amateurs looking at competing in upcoming IFBB Pro League Arnold Qualifier State shows, and give ur opinions on who we think could be potential Pro Card contenders at this years Arnolds.

We're back for 2018! Muscle Asylum Radio. Episode 51 is here and we talk about our new years celebrations, answer listener questions, and talk about the official lineups for all Pro categories at this years Arnold Sports Festival Australia! Listen in for exclusive IFBB Pro League news leading up to all of our official State Qualifiers.

Episode 49/50 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we wrap up the year discussing our reflections on 2017, and talk about our personal goals for the year ahead. We also discuss sponsored athletes, and dealing with unmotivated clients. Great episode with the regular rat pack to wrap up the year!

Episode 48 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and the regular rat pack run the show guest free to talk in detail about hormone profiling and the importance of oestrogen in both the male and female body. We discuss the misuse of oestrogen antagonists. We also discuss our methods behind strategic cheat meals, and what we do the next day in regards to training and utilisation of extra calories.

Episode 47 of Muscle Asylum Radio and we are joined by everyones favourite backstage marshal and Australia's BFAG (Big Friendly Arab Giant), Ahmad Hraichie. Ahmad talks to us about his life in the world of bodybuilding, where he started and the close friends he has made along the way, such as Phil Heath, Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cuttler to only name a few. He talks to us about his luxury cars, his trips to Dubai, the secrets of the Camel Crew in Kuwait, plus much much more. Ahmad also speaks to us about his religion, his volunteer work in the community, plus the real reason why he has decided to move with the times and work with the IFBB Pro League in Australia.

Episode 46 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by all the promotors of the IFBB Pro League in Australia, Tony Doherty, Jon Davie, Josh Lenartowicz, and Mark Grech. Jon and Josh compare their experiences competing at the Mr Olympia, plus we talk in detail about where the sport is headed, along with some exclusive announcements concerning the IFBB Pro League in Australia.

Today we are joined by an all-star panel with special guests Amy Fox and current Masters Mr Universe Justin Wessels. We are also joined by special guests Tony Doherty and newly appointed IFBB Pro League Western Australia Promoter Josh Lenartowicz. We talk to Josh about his new role as promoter, then spend our time with Justin and Amy discussing his prep for the universe, and whether or not he now has his sights set on that IFBB Pro League stage!!!

Episode 44 of Muscle Asylum Radio, we are joined by our newest IFBB 212 Pro Aaron Polites. We discuss the recent South Pacific Pro Qualifier and pro cards awarded on the day to the winners of each category, plus talk in detail about the future of bodybuilding in Australia with the new IFBB Pro League and state qualifying events for the Arnold Sports Festival in Australia.

Episode 43 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by special guests, IFBB Pro Sam Mohammad, IFBB Pro Nathan James Williamson, and once again the Godfather of Australian Bodybuilding Tony Doherty. Today we all give our review on the IFBB Nationals and events that took place on over the weekend.

On episode 42 of Muscle Asylum Radio, Tony talks in detail about the massive announcement he has made in regards to the road he will be taking for next years Arnold Sports Festival and how it will effect bodybuilding in Australia. We also recap the QLD State show and preview this weekends IFBB National Titles!