Podcast appearances and mentions of Bill Pearl

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

A native of Florida who travels to France for two months each year, Bill Pearl is an American novelist, poet, former President of Pearl Broadcasting, and owner of the Florida-based radio station WNGS-FM. His poetry and prose have been published in Time Magazine, the George Washington University Hatchet, and Paris Voices.In this episode, Bill sits with Bibi and Sarah for a wonderful conversation filled with gems from his life and work. Find out how Bill's experiences as a student in Paris inspired his first novel, "Hearts on Fire,Paris 1968" and how his experiences in a family business and longstanding interest in Vietnam inspired the sequel, "Mission in Paris 1990," which he researched with visits to Vietnam, Paris, and Auvergne, France.Episode References:This Inuk woman is teaching her Indigenous language online to help others reconnect with Inuit culture: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/19/world/inuk-woman-teaches-inuktitut-language-canada/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/02/19/world/inuk-woman-teaches-inuktitut-language-canada/index.htmlAmazon: https://urlz.fr/eQVz IndieBound: https://urlz.fr/eUyiBarns & Noble: https://urlz.fr/eUyTO BUY THE AUDIOBOOK:Amazon: https://urlz.fr/gF2UAudible: https://urlz.fr/gICrBill's Socials:Email: info@billpearl.netBookshop: https://b2l.bz/LhaFoQWebsite: https://www.billpearl.netBlog: www.billpearl.net/authors-blogInteresting Humans Socials:https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/)https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/ (https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/)

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  

1960 AAU Mr. America winner Red Lerille joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his career in bodybuilding. Red won the 1960 AAU Mr. America and then won his height class at the 1960 NABBA Mr. Universe. Red became a gym owner after his bodybuilding career ended and he now owns Red Lerille's Health and Racquet Club in Lafayette, Louisiana, one of the biggest gyms in the country. Red was also a mentor to the legendary bodybuilder Boyer Coe and he talks about his relationship with Boyer over his great career. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "How I Became a Mr. America" by Lloyd Lerille from the July-August, 1960 issue of IronMan Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 1:50 - Pro Physique weekend in Denver 5:05 - Emails from last week's show 10:00 - Start of interview with Red Lerille 10:55 - Red's last visit with Bill Pearl 13:25 - How Red got started in bodybuilding 14:40 - What Bodybuilding was like in the 1940's 16:15 - Winning the Mr. Orleans contest 18:30 - Red's genetics for bodybuilding 19:16 - Joe Gold's gym in New Orleans 20:00 - Red's early contest wins 21:20 - Bodybuilding training while serving in the Navy 23:00 - The original Muscle Beach 25:50 - Red's memories of Bill Pearl 27:27 - Competing in the AAU Mr. America 33:50 - The 1960 NABBA Mr. Universe in London 38:10 - Mentoring Boyer Coe 40:47 - How Red got involved in the gym business 44:23 - Red's current workout routine at 86 years old 47:30 - Red's Gym 52:00 - Bodybuilding today 52:45 - Casey Viator 56:10 - Host John Hansen reads the article "How I Became a Mr. America" written by Lloyd "Red" Lerille from the July-August, 1960 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Red Lerille's Gym John's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends website Become a Patreon Donor John's YouTube Channel Muscle Maturity Podcast John Hansen Fitness website  

Mr. America, Mr. Universe and Mr. World Boyer Coe and 2x Middleweight Mr. America champion Richard Baldwin offer their thoughts and memories of the great Bill Pearl who passed away on September 14th at the age of 91. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "The Bill Pearl Story" written by George Coates for the March, 1972 issue of IronMan Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 4:00 - Writing Bodybuilding History 8:25 - Beginning of interview with Boyer Coe and Richard Baldwin 9:22 - When Boyer Coe found out about Bill Pearl 12:21 - Richard talks about meeting Bill Pearl 14:10 - What Bill Pearl will be remembered for 17:10 - When Bill Pearl guest posed in 1971 19:52 - Bill Pearl's posing 22:30 - Bodybuilding isn't just about size 24:40 - Sergio Oliva in 1966 28:30 - Harold Poole in the Mr. America contest 31:00 - Arthur Jones and Bill Pearl 36:00 - The integrity of the NABBA Mr. Universe 38:54 - Winning the Mr. America and Mr. Universe the same year 41:55 - When Bill Pearl guest posed at the 1978 Mr. America 44:25 - Bill Pearl's strongman act 45:52 - Bill's older brother Harold 49:00 - The champions who Bill trained 52:00 - Richard's messages from Bill toward the end 54:43 - Boyer's tattoo 57:20 - John Hansen reads the article "The Bill Pearl Story" written by George Coates from the March, 1972 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: John's Online Coaching Become a Patreon Donor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel Muscle Maturity Podcast John Hansen Fitness website  

Doug Brignole is the author of "The Physics of Resistance Exercise", which explains the biomechanical, anatomical, and neurological principles involved in resistance exercise.  IG: @dougbrignole Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Mr. California 02:29 The Physics of Resistance Exercise 03:08 Getting interested in bodybuilding 03:44 Working at Bill Pearl's gym 04:28 Golden age of bodybuilding 04:46 Strength training necessary for building muscle 05:02 Nutrition in 1970s bodybuilding; Albert Beckles; meat and water diets; low-carb diets; low-fat diet; Eat to Win. 05:56 Simple carbs 06:51 Herniated disc; American Heart Association food pyramid diet 07:19 High cholesterol and high LDL, low HDL on low fat diet; Jeff Feliciano 07:48 Increasing fat, cutting carbs and starches 08:21 Liver makes approximately 80% of our cholesterol 08:55 Insulin sensitivity 09:52 Are bodybuilders dropping dead? 14:33 Importance of resistance 17:32 Arthur Jones, Nautilus system, Doug McGuff, Mike Mentzer, Dorian Yates 18:04 Isolating muscle groups 19:57 Optimal frequency 25:04 Recovery time 28:05 Exercise-induced testosterone elevation, catabolic response 30:55 Having a garage gym 32:34 Multi-hip equipment 34:08 Cardio 35:58 Benefits of elevating heart rate 39:46 Losing muscle mass with age 40:50 Anabolic resistance, sarcopenia, diet 43:22 What Doug eats in a day 46:16 Training and joint health 48:39 Training by yourself at home 50:28 Animal fat, animal source foods anabolic 51:34 Vince Gironda 53:46 Where to find Doug See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Book a Carnivore Coach: https://carnivore.diet/book-a-coach/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . ‪#revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation   #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree  ‪

Tom Muscolino took 2nd place in the 1969 AAU Teenage Mr. America as well as competing in the 1969 Jr. Mr. America and 1970 Mr. America. Tom talks about the state of bodybuilding in the 1960's and how the competitions were judged back then. Growing up in Chicago, Tom also had a chance to train at the famous Duncan YMCA during the 60's and he was able to watch Sergio train at his peak. Tom tells the stories of watching Sergio win the Mr. Olympia contest in New York from 1967-1969 and losing the Olympia to Arnold in 1970. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the introduction to Bill Pearl's book Getting Stronger in which Bill tells the story of how he started bodybuilding. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 1:49 - Bill Pearl passes away 7:20 - Roger Schwab's tribute to Bill Pearl 14:04 - Emails from last week's show 16:20 - Start of interview with Tom Muscolino 18:00 - When Tom first started training in bodybuilding 22:50 - Training at the Duncan YMCA 25:04 - Watching Sergio train 28:50 - Competing in the '60's 32:00 - When Tom competed in the Teenage Mr. America 47:48 - Watching Sergio compete in the Mr. Olympia 1:00:31 - Competing in the 1969 AAU Mr. America 1:10:00 - Remembering Bill Pearl 1:20:12 - Host John Hansen reads Bill Pearl's Introduction to his book Getting Stronger Links: John's Online Coaching Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends PodcastJohn's YouTube Channel Muscle Maturity Podcast John Hansen Fitness website

In Part Two of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, photographer and videographer Wayne Gallasch talks about some of the legendary bodybuilders he filmed over the last 50 years. Wayne is responsible for filming some of the most classic bodybuilding competitions along with some of the most legendary bodybuilders in the history of the sport. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "Bertil Fox - His Story" written by Wayne Gallasch from the September, 1977 issue of IronMan Magazine. (Time Stamps below). Time Stamps: 2:21 - Bertil Fox released from prison 7:52 - RIP Charles Fautz 10:41 - Tampa Pro Review 17:25 - Emails from last week's show 21:36 - Part Two of the Wayne Gallasch interview 22:00 - Filming Sergio Oliva in 1972 after the Mr. Olympia 24:56 - Bill Pearl in the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe 27:50 - Filming Arnold and Franco in Australia in 1972 31:12 - Wayne's memories of filming Mike Mentzer 32:58 - Casey Viator 34:22 - Wayne's thoughts on Bertil Fox at his peak 36:31 - The 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe 40:00 - The Arnold-Bill Pearl matchup that never happened 45:46 - Ronnie Coleman in Australia 49:07 - When will Wayne retire? 55:21 - Visiting with Peter McGough in 2018 59:35 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Bertil Fox - His Story" written by Wayne Gallasch in the September, 1977 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: John's Online Coaching Bodybuilding Legends website Support us on Patreon Muscle Maturity Podcast John on RX Muscle John Hansen Fitness John's YouTube Channel

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast continues its celebration of our 5th Anniversary with Part Two of this special episode featuring some of our favorite interviews over the last five years. Included in this episode are clips of interviews with Chris Cormier, Vince Taylor, Samir Bannout, Tim Kimber of Gold's Gym, Mike Katz, Earl Maynard and Danny Padilla. (Time Stamps below). Time Stamps: 3:20 - Pro Physique Transformation Challenge 4:40 - California Trip 5:20 - Old Bodybuilding Magazines 8:00 - Chris Cormier talks about training with Flex Wheeler and how he almost got into a fight with Mike Tyson 17:10 - Vince Taylor remembers when he met John Brown for the first time 19:15 - Vince Taylor talks about visiting California and competing in his first contest 25:35 - Samir Bannout talks about winning the Mr. Universe in 1979 and competing in his first three Mr. Olympia competitions (1980-1982) 34:20 - Tim Kimber, manager of Gold's Gym in the 1980's, talks about when Hollywood wanted to shoot a television show at Gold's Gym 40:20 - Earl Maynard talks about competing in the NABBA Mr. Universe compared to the IFBB and being on stage with his idol Bill Pearl 54:24 - Mike Katz remembers when Sergio Oliva wanted to compete in the 1970 Mr. America contest and some stories about training with Arnold 1:02:14 - Danny Padilla shares his thoughts about Sergio Oliva 1:07:04 - Danny Padilla talks about losing the 1979 Night of the Champions after scoring a perfect 300 points Links: John's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends Website Support us on Patreon Pro Physique Transformation Challenge John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website Muscle Maturity Podcast Bodybuilding Legends Facebook Page Bodybuilding Legends Instagram Page

Former IFBB head judge Roger Schwab joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about some of the articles he wrote for IronMan Magazine back in the 1970's and '80's. Roger and host John Hansen talk about the contest reports that Roger wrote for the 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1986 Mr. Olympia contests. At the end of the podcast, John reads the article "Zane Wins Mr. Olympia" written by Roger Schwab for the March, 1979 issue of IronMan Magazine. Time Stamps: 3:00 - Intro - Tim Gardner's Birthday 3:44 - Rich Gaspari's Birthday 5:10 - Emails 12:56 - Interview with Roger Schwab, former head judge of the IFBB 13:24 - Roger remembers Eddie Giuliani 17:00 - The first Mr. Olympia that Roger saw 20:10 - How good was Arnold? 22:00 - The controversy of the 1980 Olympia 24:42 - The points system at the 1981 Mr. Olympia 27:42 - The diversity of contestants at the 1982 Mr. Olympia 32:15 - Casey's physique at 19 years old 36:30 - The magic of bodybuilding before social media 39:30 - Contest reports in the magazines 49:15 - Bill Pearl guest posing at the 1978 Mr. America 53:30 - 1986 Mr. Olympia contest report 55:56 - 1977 Mr. Olympia contest report 1:05:00 - 1978 Mr. Olympia contest report 1:08:00 - Zane vs Mentzer at the 1979 Mr. Olympia 1:15:00 - Kal Szkalak at the 1978 Mr. Olympia 1:20:45 - John Hansen reads the article "Zane Wins Mr. Olympia" written by Roger Schwab from the March, 1979 issue of IronMan Magazine Links: John's Online Training Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube channel Bodybuilding Legends Instagram John Hansen Instagram John's Facebook Page

John Citrone, one of Britain's best bodybuilders, talks about his great career on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. John took first place in his class at the prestigious NABBA Mr. Universe from 1966-1969. After retiring from the sport for many years, John made a comeback to competition as a Masters competitor, eventually winning the Masters World Championships 6x and the Masters Mr. Universe contest 5x. Today, at 78 years old, John is still in fantastic shape and he reveals his secrets for longevity and health in bodybuilding. Time Stamps: 2:05 - The passing of Bostin Lloyd at 29 years old 4:20 - Happy Birthday Jerry Brainum 4:37 - Preview of the Arnold Classic 9:24 - Beginning of interview with John Citrone 10:00 - John talks about how he stays in shape at 78 years old 13:38 - When John started lifting weights at 14 years old 16:30 - How John started competing in bodybuilding contests 18:00 - John's first competition as a teenager 19:27 - When John began competing in the NABBA Mr. Universe contest 21:17 - The judging at the NABBA Mr. Universe 21:45 - When John first met Arnold Schwarzenegger 24:50 - Competing against Arnold in professional division of the NABBA Mr. Universe 26:20 - Beating Freddy Ortiz in the 1968 Mr. Universe 28:50 - Meeting Bill Pearl for the first time 30:50 - Wag Bennett 32:00 - John talks about Rick Wayne's physique 33:55 - When did the bodybuilders in England start using steroids? 36:57 - Why John didn't compete in the Mr. Olympia contest 40:37 - How John started doing his strongman act 44:30 - When John started competing again as a Masters competitor 50:04 - Getting leaner as a masters competitor 55:36 - John's thoughts on the legends of bodybuilding 1:02:44 - John's bad accident doing his strength act 1:14:15 - Host John Hansen reads the chapter about John Citrone from Bill Pearl's Legends of the Iron Game, Vol. 3 1:17:33 - John reads the article "The Wisdom of Gaspari' from the July, 1989 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook Page Bodybuilding Legends Instagram  

In this iTunes episode your hosts Stevesmi and Da Mobster have a look at the 1982 Mr Olympia Chris Dickerson. In light of his recent passing we go back and have another look at him and his career: • His background in opera and drama and how that got him into bodybuilding • How it also gave him a presence on stage • Being the first Afro-American (Black) Mr O (82 in London. He was aged 43). Also, like Dexter Jackson, competing in the masters Olympia (1994) • Competed 40+ times over three decades • Buddy of and coached by Bill Pearl (famed for 5am workouts) • Dignity at the 1980 and 1981 comps when others refused to compete again with Franco or Arnold • Being gay (openly according to wiki) as well as dealing with issues being Afro-American • One of triplets - the other two passing some time before him and whether his healthy life-style helped • Check out his 1981 season. Places 2nd at the Olympia and then pretty much wins (5x) or places 2nd (2x) of 7 Grand Prix events • His positive upbringing and being kept away from trouble when colleges weren't even letting Afro-Americans study. • Death age 82 of heart failure – some years after his brothers (triplets) • How all this means he deserves far more recognition as one of the greats Social media For 1-on-1 coaching/consultation/source help requests hit up Stevesmi https://www.elitefitness.com/forum/members/stevesmi.html https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/members/stevesmi.html Link to article: https://www.evolutionary.org/chris-dickerson-death-steroids Search for #coachedbymobster on Instagram Please note we're not doctors and the opinions are ours. It's our view and is based on our experience and views on the topic. Our Podcasts are for informational purposes and entertainment only. The Freedom of speech and 1st amendment applies.

Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Two of his interview about the year 1971 In Review. In this episode, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe in which Bill Pearl won his 4th and final Mr. Universe over Sergio Oliva and Reg Park. Then, Jerry and John discuss the 1971 Mr. Olympia contest in which Arnold Schwarzenegger won his second title unopposed because Sergio Oliva was suspended from competing that year. At the end of the podcast, John reads two articles about the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe and the 1971 IFBB Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia. Time Stamps: 6:35 - Intro - John's training 9:14 - Interview with Jerry Brainum about 1971 in Review 10:40 - The 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe 45:00 - The amateur division of the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe 1:04:47 - The 1971 Mr. Olympia 1:13:30 - The 1971 IFBB Mr. Universe 1:27:00 - Host John Hansen reads an article from the January, 1972 issue of Muscular Development Magazine about the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe written by Oscar Heidenstam. 1:36:06 - John reads an article about the 1971 IFBB Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia from the April, 1972 issue of Muscle Builder magazine written by Bob Hise. Links: Jerry's newsletter Applied Metabolics Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page  

For the final installment of the 4th Year Anniversary Show for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen picks some of his favorite excerpts from interviews over the last four years. Included in Part Three of the 4th Year Anniversary are Peter McGough talking about how much he admired Larry Scott (10:15) and when he started his publication Pumping Press and his memories of the early NABBA Mr. Universe contests (15:30), the Bob Gruskin Tribute with Tom Terwilliger, John DeFendis and Jerry Scalesse (23:50), Jerry Brainum talks about Franco Columbu when Franco first arrived in America (32:36) and a funny story when Arnold got into a fight at Gold's Gym (39:44), Ellington Darden talks about meeting a 17 year old Boyer Coe at a powerlifting/bodybuilding meet in Texas (44:15), Marc Martinez talks about going to the famous Gold's Gym for the first time in 1977 (52:45), Boyer Coe talks about competing in the 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe and then traveling to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the AAU Mr. World (1:00:15) and his crazy experience competing in the 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe in London (1:09:54), Tom Terwilliger and Joey Fulco talk about bodybuilding in the 1970's and how it is so different from the sport today (1:17:37) and Jerry Brainum talks about meeting Bill Pearl when he was a teenager (1:26:24) and his thoughts on seeing Sergio Oliva for the first time at the 1966 IFBB Mr. World contest (1:33:40). At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "I Am Grateful to Joe Weider" about Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1978 written by Rick Wayne for the February, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. Support the Podcast on Patreon Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page

To celebrate the 4th Anniversary of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen shares excerpts from some of his favorite interviews over the last four years. Included in Part One of the 4th Anniversary Special are interviews with 1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson talking about competing in his first NABBA Mr. Universe in 1970 (17:07), 3x Mr. Olympia Frank Zane talks about competing against Bill Pearl in 1971 (30:32), 1978 Mr. America Tony Pearson talks about when he first moved to California  (37:34), 1990 Arnold Classic Champion Shawn Ray talks about being mentored by John Brown (43:10), 1969 Mr. America and Mr. Universe Boyer Coe talks about when he first met Sergio Oliva and Bill Pearl (50:54), 1985 NPC Nationals champ Phil Williams talks about winning the NPC Nationals, the last time he saw George Turner and getting ready to compete in his first pro show (1:01:57), 8x Mr. Olympia Lee Haney and 1989 Arnold Classic Champ Rich Gaspari talk about training together back in 1984 (1:15:22) and Tom Platz talks about his mental prep to compete in the 1981 Mr. Olympia in the best shape of his life (1:34:12). At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Frank Zane: Portrait of Persistence" by Armand Tanny from the February, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder magazine (1:43:10). John Hansen "Building Muscle After 40" Online Seminar Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website John Hansen's YouTube Channel John Hansen's Facebook Page John Hansen's Instagram Page

Jerry Brainum, Tom Terwilliger and Phil Williams are the guests on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to discuss which of the Golden Age Bodybuilders (1960's - 1980's) looks the best in the Mandatory Poses. In Part One of the interview, Jerry, Tom, Phil and John look at the Front Double Biceps, the Front Lat Spread, the Side Chest and the Side Triceps poses and pick their favorite bodybuilder for each pose. Time Stamps: 4:11 - Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers 4:40 - John reads this week's emails 25:39 - Upcoming contests and events in 2021 26:53 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum, Tom Terwilliger and Phil Williams, Part One 28:22 - Who had the best Front Double Biceps pose? 30:19 - Did Samir look the best in the Front Double Biceps? 31:47 - Boyer Coe's outstanding arm separation 32:32 - Robby's great Front Double Biceps 34:30 - How did Sergio look in the Front Double Biceps? 36:22 - Lee Haney vs Robby in the Front Double Biceps 36:59 - Phil Hill's freaky physique 40:39 - Vince Taylor's pro career 42:52 - Eduardo Kawak's great physique 45:47 - Mike Mentzer's front double biceps 47:30 - The popularity of the Vacuum Pose 49:22 - The guys vote on the Front Double Biceps Pose 50:52 - Who looked the best in the Front Lat Spread? 51:45 - Brian Buchanan's incredible Front Lat Spread 57:00 - Lee Haney's Front Lat Spread 58:35 - How does Franco rate in the Front Lat Spread? 59:32 - Arnold's Front Lat Spread 59:55 - Sergio Oliva's Front Lat Spread 1:01:53 - The vote for the Best Front Lat Spread 1:04:56 - Who had the Best Side Chest? 1:05:23 - Robby's version of the Side Chest Pose 1:05:55 - Francis Benfatto's Side Chest 1:06:48 - Gary Strydom's Side Chest shot 1:07:24 - Tom Terwilliger's Side Chest and Front Double Biceps pose 1:08:12 - Lou Ferrigno's great physique in the 1980's 1:08:52 - Arnold would shrink in between contests 1:09:24 - Serge Nubret's beautiful physique 1:10:42 - The vote for the Best Side Chest Pose 1:11:52 - Who Had the Best Side Triceps? 1:12:45 - Arnold's Side Triceps Pose 1:13:15 - Samir's cross striations on his triceps 1:13:35 - Bill Pearl's massive triceps 1:14:26 - Rick Valente's freaky triceps 1:15:20 - Makkawy's great Side Triceps pose 1:16:00 - Lee Labrada's Side Triceps 1:16:42 - The Side Triceps Pose was one of Chris Dickerson's best poses 1:17:12 - Zane's aesthetic Side Triceps Pose 1:17:47 - The mechanics of hitting the Side Triceps Pose 1:20:17 - Chuck Sipes impressive physique 1:22:13 - Steve Michalik's suicide 1:26:15 - Can you look your best ever over 50 while being natural? 1:28:40 - Rory Leidelmeyer's Side Tricep Pose 1:30:12 - Moses Maldonado's great physique 1:34:44 - The vote for the Best Side Triceps Pose John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website Support the Podcast on Patreon John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends on Instagram John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page Bodybuilding Legends Page on Facebook  

In this episode your hosts Stevesmi and Da Mobster present to you the subject of today’s podcast winner of the 1982 Mr Olympia - Chris Dickerson. So pin back your earlobes and listen up as we get into • What he overcame to become Mr Olympia – black, gay and issues with the AAU (bias) • His genetics for bodybuilding - one of triplets – all with great calves from childhood • Winning the Mr O in 1982 (London). I wish I’d gone as my interest started in 1980. Also winning the Masters Olympia in 1994 • How he was a man of many talents – including being a classical opera singer of profes-sional quality • Training with Bill Pearl as a mentor and how this may have shaped his approach to training and nutrition • How he competed over 4 decades – competing and winning multiples titles from 1966 through to 1994 • Competed with the IFBB, WBBG, AAU and NABBA • Was training at 67 (2019) so is 69 at the time of our recording the podcast • Great poser. This came from dancing and gymnastics, inc ballet, as a teen. Forum links Article on his steroid cycle: https://www.evolutionary.org/chris-dickerson-steroids Forum Posts Discussion of his cycle and the man: https://www.evolutionary.org/chris-dickerson-steroids

Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle&Fitness Magazine and IronMan Magazine, joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to continue his discussion about the year 1970 in Bodybuilding. Included in Part Two of his interview is the 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe where Frank Zane won the Amateur division and Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Pro category. Jerry also talks about the 1970 Mr. Olympia contest in which Arnold beat out Sergio Oliva for the title. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the September, 1970 issue of IronMan Magazine about Chris Dickerson winning the 1970 AAU Mr. America contest. Time Line: 03:45 - John announces the winners of the John Hansen Fall Fitness Challenge 10:32 - John reads emails from last week 13:50 - Jerry Brainum Interview - 1970 in Review, Part Two 17:10 - Chris Dickerson beating Franco at the NABBA Mr. Universe 27:20 - The Pro division at the 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe 28:30 - Was Reg Park really natural? 35:00 - 1970 was a turning point for Arnold's physique 41:46 - Would Arnold have beaten Bill Pearl at the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe? 43:18 - Franco winning the 1970 IFBB Mr. Universe 53:35 - 1970 Mr. Olympia discussion 54:49 - Sergio wants to enter the 1970 IFBB Mr. America 57:55 - 1970 IFBB Mr. World where Dave Draper beat Franco and Rick Wayne 59:24 - Arnold beats Sergio at the 1970 Mr. Olympia 1:12:33 - John reads the article "Dickerson wins Mr. America" written by Peary Rader in the September, 1970 issue of IronMan Magazine. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Enter the 2nd Annual John Hansen Fitness Challenge YouTube - John Hansen Page Facebook - John Hansen page Facebook - Bodybuilding Legends page Instagram - John Hansen Page Instagram - Bodybuilding Legends Page

Tom Terwilliger and Joey Fulco return to the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast in Part One of their interview to reminisce about training at hardcore bodybuilding gyms as teenagers. Tom and Joey talk about competing in the 1970 teenage bodybuilding competitions, being mentored by legends such as Steve Michalik and Tony Pandolfo and what drove them to be champions. Time Stamps: 02:49 - Bill Pearl celebrates his 90th birthday 04:15 - Sean Connery passes away 06:00 - Emails about last week's show 17:55 - Start of Tom Terwilliger - Joey Fulco interview 21:21 - Training at hardcore gyms at only 16 years old 32:24 - Steve Michalik's crazy training methods 40:34 - Bodybuilder's relationship with their fathers 54:15 - Tom's decision to stop competing in bodybuilding as a teen 1:05:00 - Steroids effects on personalities Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook John's Instagram  

Bodybuilding Legends Boyer Coe and Roy Callender join the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about competing in the Golden Era of Bodybuilding. Boyer and Roy met at the 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe contest in London where Boyer won the overall amateur title and Roy placed second to Boyer in the medium height class. They reminisce about competing at the NABBA Universe in the 1960's, making the move to the IFBB in the late 1970's and their memories of some legends of bodybuilding who recently passed away including Mike Mentzer, Ed Corney and Franco Columbu. Time Stamps: 0:22 - Intro, Emails, News 14:25 - Start of Boyer Coe and Roy Callender Interview 15:15 - Boyer and Roy competing in the 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe 26:00 - Roy talks about competing in the 1968 IFBB Mr. Universe 29:00 - Boyer's decision to compete in the IFBB 35:53 - Vasily Alexeev Story 48:00 - Remembering Mike Mentzer 59:23 - Jack LaLanne Story 1:01:34 - Remembering Franco Columbu 1:05:36 - Bill Pearl stories 1:08:30 - Ed Corney and his influence on posing in Bodybuilding Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook Page Bodybuilding Legends Instagram  

Walter van den Branden from the Netherlands was an IFBB judge from 1977-2009. In his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, Walter talks about some of the legendary bodybuilders he met during his years in the sport including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Pearl, Steve Reeves, Reg Park, Frank Zane and Boyer Coe. Walter also discusses some of the great bodybuilding contests he attended or judged including the 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe with Mike Mentzer and Kal Szkalak as well as the 1979, 1982 and 1983 Mr. Olympia competitions. Walter and John also talk about how bodybuilding has changed over the years with more of an emphasis on size over symmetry. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Sign up for the Summer Fitness Challenge Support the Podcast with Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Bodybuilding Photographer Robert Nailon is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Robert took photos and got to hang out with some of the most iconic bodybuilders during the Golden Age including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu, Frank Zane, Dave Draper, Larry Scott, Reg Park, Bill Pearl, Sergio Oliva and Serge Nubret. Robert talks about some of the experiences he had being friends with and training with these great bodybuilding legends. Robert also talks about his first hand experience being one of the official photographers for the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest, held in Sydney, Australia and his thoughts on the contest. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article written by Robert Nailon for the Muscle Mag Annual 79/80 called "Arnold Came to Dinner". Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page John's YouTube Page Support the Podcast through Patreon

By popular demand, Ken shares an audio documentary he made for a UCLA class with fellow classmate, Bill Pearl. It traces Southern California Top 40 radio from the ‘50s to the ‘70s. We got an A.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's steroid cycle from the golden era of bodybuilding is a topic that is often heavily debated. There's a lot of speculation around what kind of drug use the golden era bodybuilders deployed to get the physiques that are so sought after nowadays. While Arnold himself never detailed exactly what he took, we have a handful of credible sources of information that all seem to overlap in their descriptions of his steroid use. Despite this information being very accessible, it often goes overlooked because it is buried in the nooks and crannies of the internet. There is such an overwhelming amount of content on the internet now that this information has become increasingly more difficult to find over the years. While Arnold likely experimented a bit here and there, this article will detail what he built his physique on, and the staple anabolics he very likely used throughout his Mr. Olympia reign. https://youtu.be/Ap9I1ReF5KY Arnold Schwarzenegger Briefly Touches On His First Steroid Cycle In Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography "Total Recall - My Unbelievably True Life Story" he gives some insight into what his first steroid cycle consisted of, and when he started it. The first thing of note is that he discovered steroid use before the 1967 Mr. Universe competition while researching about the training methods of the East Germans and the Soviets. There were rumors that they were using performance enhancing drugs to get superior results from their weightlifters, shot-putters, and swimmers and he soon found out that steroids were the drugs that they were using. Arnold goes on to touch on how he went to a doctor to ask for a prescription of anabolic steroids. He simply asked: Can you let me try it? The doctor agreed, and he was then prescribed an injection every two weeks and pills to take in between. Keep in mind, this was Arnold's first steroid cycle ever. His dosages may have titrated up in subsequent cycles, and he probably experimented with different anabolics at some point at least once or twice. The more muscle you gain, the higher your requirements will become for increasingly high amounts of calories, training volume, and drug use to support additional hypertrophy above and beyond what you have already achieved. While Arnold didn't state exactly what he was prescribed, we get some useful insight into the administration practice of each compound (oral and injectable) and what type of drugs would probably fall into these two categories at that time when considering all of the other information from other interviews we have compiled over the years. At this point, we know he was using one injectable compound and one oral compound. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Interview About Dianabol Use In another interview Arnold more or less implies that he used 3 Dianabol per day. It is well-known in the community that Arnold was big on using Dianabol back in the day. https://youtu.be/szGZ0bMxcTg?t=7 Obviously he's not actually straight up saying "this was what my cycle was", but we can put two and two together based on his prescription for pills and an injection from a doctor, Arnold talking about Dianabol himself, and the widespread information that's passed through the grapevine reinforcing his Dianabol use. It all culminates to paint a pretty convincing picture that Dianabol was the oral steroid in question that Arnold used. What the injectable compound was is mainly what is debated about. After doing some digging, I uncovered some pretty convincing information suggesting that the injectable compound was Primobolan. Steve Davis Outlines Golden Era Steroid Cycles In 2012, Ric Drasin interviewed Steve Davis to discuss steroid cycles from the golden era. Both men trained at Gold's Gym with Arnold in the 70's and had personal insight into what golden era stacks consisted of, as they literally took the same stacks themselves. After prompting the topic of what golden era bodybuilders were using, Steve goes on to touch on what most guys were using: Steve: You know, in my era, it was 3 Dianabol a day and a shot a week. Ric: That's exactly right. Steve: And we heard that certain Austrians were taking 4 Dianabol a day and a shot a week. Ric: Yeah. https://youtu.be/31-kQbjtxDc?t=453 I'm sure both Steve and Ric actually had this conversation with Arnold at some point to confirm this, as they trained with him and bodybuilders were supposedly pretty open about their use back then. The standard protocol going around then was 3 Dianabol a day, and 1 shot of Primobolan per week. While some of the protocols definitely differed from person to person (e.g. Robby Robinson and Danny Padilla using Deca-only cycles), for the most part it seems like the majority of guys that trained with Arnold in Gold's Gym in the 70's were doing the same thing. Now, the question is are they underplaying their use to not undervalue their training intensity and diet adherence? Perhaps. It is very common for "open" individuals to talk about their steroid use, but basically just cut what their dosages are in half when speaking about what they took. Ric Drasin Details Golden Era Steroid Cycles In 2018 Ric Drasin circles back to the topic of golden era steroid cycles and outlines more specifics about what steroids the top bodybuilders from Gold's Gym were using in the 70's. Now I was there at that time, so I know exactly what everybody took. Without using names of people because I don't want to implicate anybody, but starting with the top bodybuilders, and some that you know, it wasn't that much use of steroids the way we think of today. Basically, it was Dianabol, Primobolan, Testosterone, Deca, Winstrol, and Anavar. Those are the main ones. There wasn't anything outside of that. Growth Hormone wasn't really known about then, so nobody really used it. I mean, maybe it was in some circles, but we sure didn't hear about it. Mostly tablets. The injectables were the ones I mentioned. The Winstrol, the Dianabol, and the Anavar were strictly tablets, there was no injectable at all of that sort. Dianabol was made by CIBA (C-I-B-A). It was a little blue pill. Came in 100 a bottle. If you bought it at the pharmacy, it was a prescription, it was $8 a bottle. Deca was $1.50 a vial, that's it. Testosterone. Let's say, 10 CCs of an enanthate was 10 bucks. Anavar, around the same price and down the line, nothing was really expensive. Now, you have to realize back in '69 and the 70's, steroids were not illegal. They were never looked upon as being illegal. There was a doctor's prescription. You could get it pretty easily if you needed it, and then you had it. There were those doctors that were affiliated with Gold's Gym back in those days that would just hand it to you. One was a pediatrician who was well-known. The other one was a medical doctor, who was well-known. If you needed something, you got it. Now, from the top of the line bodybuilders, the ones that were competing in the Olympia back then, from Gold's, their main routine was taking Primobolan, Winstrol, and Deca. Forgot to mention Deca. And not in any great usage. It was like a "CC" of each, maybe once to twice a week. That was it. People seem to think that some of these guys were taking like "10 CCs" a day, every day. I never saw it happen. No way in hell that ever happened. Dianabol, no more than three to four pills a day, at most. Anavar was weak, so six to eight pills a day. Winstrol was four pills a day. Now, I started on Dianabol back in the, maybe, late 60's. I had heard about Bill Pearl taking it. I got it from a pharmacy, CIBA, and I started doing two pills a day. By 10 days in, I had grown so much, it was ridiculous. This is when everything was real. I really grew from that Dbol and they quit making it way back. Maybe, the mid 80's. CIBA just went out of business and that was it. It became illegal. They said on the bottles themselves that these drugs would not enhance athletic performance. They had to label that on there. And, then they took it off of there. Primobolan coming from Germany, or Austria I might say, was probably one of the best things I ever tried. It was given to me by "one of our big bodybuilders" at the time. I had great results off that. I got so huge in two weeks, I could hardly fit into my Volkswagen. And I'm not kidding. That's how big I got just off that and the Dbol. I never took great amounts. 1 shot a week, 3 Dbol a day, maybe 2 Dbol a day. So, when you asked what these guys took, and how much did they take, and "did they take a lot?" No, it wasn't a lot at all. And I always felt that "less was more." You didn't need a whole lot to get big. If you took too much, it didn't really work that well. It wasn't any better than taking less. It was available pretty easy. Like I said, it wasn't illegal. Everybody had it. And that's how it was. But most of the results in training came from heavy-lifting old school style, and a lot of protein. https://youtu.be/j7BafGZt2RY?t=60 One of the "big bodybuilders" gave Ric Primobolan for the first time, and he was following the classic dosing protocol we've seen mentioned time and time again now. A few Dbol per day, and a shot of Primo per week. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Dosage Titration Protocol A credible guru in the industry details what is purported to be Arnold's dosage titration protocol at the 37:18 mark in the following video: https://youtu.be/GVV_dCPKhho?t=2238 Arnold took Dianabol and Primobolan, essentially nothing else. An escalating dose, kind of culminating in about 100 milligrams of Dianabol a day and about 1000 milligrams Primobolan a week, a.k.a. about two total grams of drug and that was it. No aromatase inhibitor, no Tamoxifen, no Insulin or Growth Hormone, just two grams of high-quality anabolic. By the way, you didn't hear mentioned any Testosterone. Testosterone really didn't come onto the scene 'til the late 70's, early 80s'. I have no idea how factual that purported titration schedule was, but it still reinforces the likelihood that Arnold's steroids of choice were Dbol and Primobolan. Frank Zane's Semi-Cryptic Poem About Golden Era Steroid Cycles The nail in the coffin in my opinion is Frank Zane's poem. In Frank Zane's "Mind, Body, Spirit" training diary, one Reddit user actually found a poem that essentially breaks down in code what the top bodybuilders took in the golden era. Diana Bowl and Louie. Prima bowl on TV, both of whom worked as a team. Known for miles around as the best bowlers in town, Primo drove 100 miles a week combining 15 milly Gramola bars daily from Diana not worried about getting fat, you cannot not on that in those days. But that was then, this is now a growing cast of actors shove, share center stage all playing the same part at the same time I awoke amazed, wondering how this ridiculous play isn't dying by now. Obviously, anyone can see plain as day he's trying to allude to certain things in code here to outline what drugs guys were taking back then, as well as what appears to be his perspective on modern day bodybuilding as a whole compared to the golden era. The first thing, "Diana Bowl." Obviously, that's Dianabol. "Prima bowl on." Primobolan. "Primo drove 100 miles a week." 100 milligrams per week of Primobolan, which reinforces the one shot a week of Primobolan that Arnold supposedly got. "Combining 15 milly Gramola bars daily from Diana" 15 milligrams per day of Dianabol (Dbol) combined with the weekly shot of Primo. After the part where he talks about 100 milligrams of Primo per week and the 15 milligrams of Dianabol per day he says: "But that was then, this is now. A growing cast of actors shove, share center stage. All playing the same part at the same time. I awoke amazed, wondering how this ridiculous play isn't dying by now." I assume this part refers to his perspective of modern day bodybuilding compared to the golden era and how this generation abuses high dosages of multiple drugs, and how much of a travesty he believes bodybuilding has become. I believe it more or less stands for everything wrong with modern-day bodybuilding. The excessive mass chasing, the insane dosages of drugs, and him being amazed the "play isn't dying by now" perhaps alluding to the fact that bodybuilding has continued to remain popular despite an increasing amount of young bodybuilders dropping dead from drug abuse. There's a lot to take in from that poem. Dianabol (Dbol) And Primobolan Dosages Ric Drasin and Frank Zane both trained with Arnold and seem to be credible sources of information. Frank Zane is a Mr. Olympia winner himself and would know better than anyone what others from Gold's Gym were using. The cumulative evidence strongly suggests that Arnold was at minimum using a shot of Primobolan per week and 3-4 Dianabol per day. It is entirely possible that those dosages titrated up over the years, but in general we at least know that those were likely the compounds he used to build his physique. CIBA Dianabol was prescribed in 2.5 and 5 milligram oral tablets. All forms of Bayer Primobolan Depot were packaged in one milliliter glass ampules and contained 100 milligrams of Metenolone Enanthate. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Steroid Cycle Based on the information provided, we can assume that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s steroid cycle consisted of 15-20 milligrams of Dianabol per day and 100 milligrams of Primobolan per week. Those are very conservative dosages by today's standards, and this was reinforced by every one in the golden era who has spoke out about the steroid use in that tight knit circle of bodybuilders Arnold hung out with. Obviously they could be wrong or lying, but I think their stories line up too well with each other for it to not be at least somewhat true. Hopefully that lays some myths to rest and sheds light on what the golden era bodybuilders were actually doing to achieve the physiques that everyone strives for nowadays. Nowadays, guys abuse excessive amounts of drugs in hopes of achieving golden era physiques, when the golden era guys were actually using a fraction of what teenage kids are cycling on nowadays. Granted, there may be a huge disparity in product quality between the pharmaceutical grade products available in the golden era compared to the UGL stuff most guys are using now. However, I do not believe that to be the case, with the exception of product purity and complete dosage accuracy. Most top UGL's are pretty on point and aren't far off of pharmaceutical quality, so to me that point usually just comes across as an excuse that guys use to justify using massive dosages, or for their lackluster results. The golden era steroid dosages were far more reasonable than most would otherwise believe had they not seen this stuff, or heard it straight from the horse's mouth. I don't think you will find a more credible resource than Arnold, Frank, Ric, and Steve themselves who have opened up about the standard dosages used in that era, with their statements all lining up with eachother.

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Clint finds an unreleased film starring Bill Pearl and we go over the story and history behind the film.

In an interview conducted in 2015, John Hansen interviews Bodybuilding Legend Boyer Coe about his amazing career in the sport. Boyer talks about how he started bodybuilding in his home town of Louisiana, competing as a teenage bodybuilder, winning the 1969 AAU Mr. America contest, competing in London at the NABBA Mr. Universe and his transition from competing in the NABBA organization to the IFBB. Boyer also talks about some of the great people he met in the sport of bodybuilding including Red Lerille, Bill Pearl, Arthur Jones, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane. At the end of the Podcast, John reads an article from the February, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine called "The Charisma of Bodybuilding" written by Jack Neary. The article details a posing exhibition by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robby Robinson in Canada in 1976.

Champion Bodybuilder Richard Baldwin talks about his extensive bodybuilding career for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Richard talks about competing in the 1970's and '80's and meeting some of the legends in the sport like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Pearl, Serge Nubret, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson and Tom Platz. Richard also talks about his great bodybuilding career, competing at the local and national level against some of the best bodybuilders of his generation.

1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson is a guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his years competing in the NABBA Mr. Universe contest in London. Chris first competed in the NABBA Mr. Universe in 1970 after winning the AAU Mr. America competition. Chris went on to win the 1973 NABBA Mr. Universe overall and the 1974 NABBA Universe in the Professional Division. He talks about competing against Franco Columbu, Frank Zane and Tom Platz, his association with his coach Bill Pearl and the importance of posing in a bodybuilding competition.

Have you ever wondered how Adrian Bozman became Head Judge for the CrossFit Games? Boz sits down with Sevan and Tyson to reveal his CrossFit history. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Adrian Bozman, Tyson Oldroyd, Dave Castro, Bill Pearl, Tony Blauer, Josh Bridges, Filson Vest, James Hobart, San Francisco Chronicle, Julio Iglesias, Greg Glassman, CrossFit Training Staff, Nicole Carroll, CrossFit Santa Cruz North, Chuck Carswell, Kimarie Haverty-Bozman, Annie Sakamoto, Hollis Molloy, Eva Twardokens (“Eva T”), John Hackleman, Jeff Martone, Mike Burgener, Kelly Starrett, San Francisco CrossFit, Diane Fu, Kevin Ogar, Mat Fraser, Rich Froning, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Todd Widman, Dan Bailey, Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson, Rory McKernan, Alessandra Pichelli, Team Series, Chase Ingraham.

Scott York is not a single dimensional man. He is an entrepreneur, athlete, body builder, physical trainer, weight loss coach, life mentor. In this podcast episode, Scott takes us on a tour down memory lane introducing us to some of the greatest bodybuilders of all times. He’s worked with people like Mike Scarcella, Bob Ruskin, Frank Capallupo and many others. He is the creator of the DVD Series Body Builder’s Reality with Lee Priest, he mentors with inspirational heavy weights like Joe Vitale. He’s put the knowledge he’s gained over the years to good use. In 2015, he was crowned Austin’s Fittest Man over 50. He is an overall amazing guy we can learn a lot from. Listen in as we talk about the topics like visualization, how to develop mental toughness, the importance of experiencing achievements, how to set goals and achieve them. I hope you get inspired by Scott as much as I did!

Ian Duckett interview with Bob Whelan - NATURAL STRENGTH NIGHT podcast - (episode 29) - 31 January 16 Tonight our guest is one of the top natural bodybuilders in the world ... Ian Duckett. I’ve been watching Ian’s career with great respect for over 20 years. The guy has so many titles in natural bodybuilding that if I read them all, it would take all day! ... But, just to name a few, … his titles include: Natural Mr. Britain, … a Natural World’s win, … a Natural Masters win, … Mr. Muscle Mania Europe, … the NPA Pro Title, and the UNBN World Title … and the list goes on and on! …. And these are just the body building titles! … He has also won many natural powerlifting contests as well. Ian is lifetime steroid & PED free … and he gives rock solid information you can take to the bank. He has written several great e-books and also has a brand new book coming out too. He will be telling us about it on the show. Please visit Ian's website at: BodyInDesign.co.uk Ian, ... welcome to Natural Strength Night. Please see all of our podcasts here: http://www.mindforceradio.com/

Dick Conner Interview with Bob Whelan - NATURAL STRENGTH NIGHT podcast - (episode 17) - 19 Sep 14 Tonight we welcome back my good friend Dick Conner who is a regular on the show and one of the nicest and most honest guys in the field. Dick also has a great sense of humor which I love. Dick has been involved in strength training for over 60 years, and he’s one of the greatest powerlifting coaches of all-time. He has written many great articles for Hardgainer, Natural Strength.com and others. Dick is the founder of THE PIT, one of the best strength gyms in the country and he still works there a few days a week. Dick provides some great and humorous information about his visits to many gyms around the country and meeting Leo Stern, Vince Gironda, Joe gold, Vic Tanney, George Eiferman and others. You'll get some great info on the new awesome Pit Gym too. We have another great sound-bite of the great Jack Lalanne from his TV show in the early 1960’s. Enjoy the wisdom of a man way ahead of his time. Todd Baisley called in an entertaining Flamingo Sighting and Bob gives some great training tips in a segment called "In a Nutshell." Leo Stern's Gym, Joe Gold's Poster, Bill Pearl, Vince Gironda, Dick Conner's Gym Travels, Please see all of our podcasts here: http://www.mindforceradio.com/

What was most memorable this past year? Join university strength coach Mary Catherine Powers as she reminisces and makes predictions with the guys. Topics of discussion are myriad. How about a big list? Best researcher, best research topic, social media icons, notable supplement companies and trends, powerlifting records and comebacks, gut bacteria, gluten-free diets, detox diets, IIFYM, GOMAD, favorite Iron Radio episodes and notable listeners, Ed Coan, Bill Pearl, James Flex Lewis, Russion translations of strength texts, lifting after work, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, meat pies, authentic tacos, the quantified self, Fit Bits and new tech, worst drug testing scandal, and tons more. Also, think outside the box musically and check out a holiday pop-classical intro from The Piano Guys.

What was most memorable this past year? Join university strength coach Mary Catherine Powers as she reminisces and makes predictions with the guys. Topics of discussion are myriad. How about a big list? Best researcher, best research topic, social media icons, notable supplement companies and trends, powerlifting records and comebacks, gut bacteria, gluten-free diets, detox diets, IIFYM, GOMAD, favorite Iron Radio episodes and notable listeners, Ed Coan, Bill Pearl, James Flex Lewis, Russion translations of strength texts, lifting after work, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, meat pies, authentic tacos, the quantified self, Fit Bits and new tech, worst drug testing scandal, and tons more. Also, think outside the box musically and check out a holiday pop-classical intro from The Piano Guys.

What was most memorable this past year? Join university strength coach Mary Catherine Powers as she reminisces and makes predictions with the guys. Topics of discussion are myriad. How about a big list? Best researcher, best research topic, social media icons, notable supplement companies and trends, powerlifting records and comebacks, gut bacteria, gluten-free diets, detox diets, IIFYM, GOMAD, favorite Iron Radio episodes and notable listeners, Ed Coan, Bill Pearl, James Flex Lewis, Russion translations of strength texts, lifting after work, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, meat pies, authentic tacos, the quantified self, Fit Bits and new tech, worst drug testing scandal, and tons more. Also, think outside the box musically and check out a holiday pop-classical intro from The Piano Guys.

Phil, Lonnie and Rob get historical insights from physical culture insider Ken ONeill. A man close to greats like Frank Zane and Bill Pearl, Ken has a wealth of information and a unique perspective. Historical influences become present-day lessons as one talks to Ken. Many questions get answered. How did steroids affect the scene in the 60s? Were we right or wrong about them? How hybridized were physique athletes? Where did Buddhism come into play? And what social and financial drivers control much of what we think now days? Let's get some answers in this latest edition of Iron Radio!

Phil, Lonnie and Rob get historical insights from physical culture insider Ken ONeill. A man close to greats like Frank Zane and Bill Pearl, Ken has a wealth of information and a unique perspective. Historical influences become present-day lessons as one talks to Ken. Many questions get answered. How did steroids affect the scene in the 60s? Were we right or wrong about them? How hybridized were physique athletes? Where did Buddhism come into play? And what social and financial drivers control much of what we think now days? Let's get some answers in this latest edition of Iron Radio!

Phil, Lonnie and Rob get historical insights from physical culture insider Ken ONeill. A man close to greats like Frank Zane and Bill Pearl, Ken has a wealth of information and a unique perspective. Historical influences become present-day lessons as one talks to Ken. Many questions get answered. How did steroids affect the scene in the 60s? Were we right or wrong about them? How hybridized were physique athletes? Where did Buddhism come into play? And what social and financial drivers control much of what we think now days? Let's get some answers in this latest edition of Iron Radio!

… zum zweiten Mal seit der Platin-Sendung aus dem Jahre 2010 exklusiv bei Power-Quest.cc! Wie er sich selbst und später die „steirische Eiche“ Arnold zu den stärksten Männern Österreichs trainierte? Welche Split- und Pyramidensysteme exakt in den Workouts angewandt wurden? Welche „Akkord-Kraftsport-Rekorde“ er in der Nachkriegszeit für sich verbuchte? Wie „einfach“ er die sportliche Vergangenheit und auch die Gegenwart einschätzt? Welche Vorteile ein sportgerechtes und aktiv gelebtes Leben ihm mit nun mehr 82 Lebensjahren beschert? Wie sich seine „Work-Life-Train“ Balance über Jahrzehnte gestaltete und wie diese nun konkret aussieht? Und ... ob 2011 wohl, nach Bill Pearl auf PLATIN-Sendung 310, sogar um einen zweiten Podcast des Jahres bereichert wird? Die Spannung steigt!

Mitte November 2010, nur wenige Tage nach Mr. Pearls 80. Geburtstag, gelang Jürgen Reis nach 3 Jahren Vorbereitung DAS Interview. DER Mr. Universe und Botschafter des naturalen Bodybuilding-Sports, erstmals für einen europäischen Podcast live on Tape auf Power-Quest.cc! Warum der megafitte Rentner um 01.38 Uhr morgens aufsteht? Wie und warum er noch heute, mehrere Stunden täglich trainiert. Wie sein Umfeld sein T.E.S.W.-Modell, bzw. seine sehr sportorientierten Lebensgewohnheiten unterstützte und unterstützt? Warum er Vegetarier wurde? Was ihn zum „trainieren anfangen und nie wieder damit aufhören“ brachte? Wo er die Grenzen des „Sports für den Spiegel“, selbst als Bodybuilder, zieht, und was er von Doping hält? Ob er nach wie vor alles was er angeht extrem oder gar nicht macht? Inkl. einer der mit Sicherheit wertvollsten Auktionen der Power-Quest.cc Geschichte! Vor- und Abspann mit Wettkampfbodybuilder und Peak-Athlet Leon Schmahl.

Mitte November 2010, nur wenige Tage nach Mr. Pearls 80. Geburtstag, gelang J

Anyone in the iron game should listen closely to this guest for their own sake. Rob, Phil and Lonnie talk with bodybuilding legend Bill Pearl, now 80 years old, about how society perceives bodybuilders, whether or not the opinions are correct, and how bodybuilders should handle themselves. Bill also touches on his master work - a book on strength and muscle building throughout human history. Bill, thank you sir, for being a hero to us all.

Anyone in the iron game should listen closely to this guest for their own sake. Rob, Phil and Lonnie talk with bodybuilding legend Bill Pearl, now 80 years old, about how society perceives bodybuilders, whether or not the opinions are correct, and how bodybuilders should handle themselves. Bill also touches on his master work - a book on strength and muscle building throughout human history. Bill, thank you sir, for being a hero to us all.

Anyone in the iron game should listen closely to this guest for their own sake. Rob, Phil and Lonnie talk with bodybuilding legend Bill Pearl, now 80 years old, about how society perceives bodybuilders, whether or not the opinions are correct, and how bodybuilders should handle themselves. Bill also touches on his master work - a book on strength and muscle building throughout human history. Bill, thank you sir, for being a hero to us all.

Rob, Charles and Phil talk with bodybuilding legend Bill Pearl! A must-listen for young guys who want to learn what bodybuilding is really about from the master.

Rob, Charles and Phil talk with bodybuilding legend Bill Pearl! A must-listen for young guys who want to learn what bodybuilding is really about from the master.

Ob BB-Legenden wie Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbo, Mike Mentzer, Bill Pearl, Frank Zane oder A-Liga Experten wie Arthur Jones, Ori Hofmekler oder Mauro DiPasquale: alle "Gro

Ob BB-Legenden wie Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbo, Mike Mentzer, Bill Pearl, Frank Zane oder A-Liga Experten wie Arthur Jones, Ori Hofmekler oder Mauro DiPasquale: alle „Großen“ kennt oder kannte Dr. Wright persönlich. Als wissenschaftlicher Autor und Redakteur erfolgreich, berichtet der mittlerweile pensionierte Vollprofi über die wahren Geheimnisse der Bodybuildingwelt, znd zwar direkt im Live-Interview mit Jürgen Reis, bei deren gemeinsamen Gastgeber Marty Gallagher!