Jerry Brainum

Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle&amp;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

Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle&amp;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. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/fitness-challenge-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enter the 2nd Annual John Hansen Fitness Challenge</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube - John Hansen Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook - John Hansen page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bodybuilding-Legends-Show-1845114002475075" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook - Bodybuilding Legends page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram - John Hansen Page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildinglegendsshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram - Bodybuilding Legends Page</a>

Jerry Brainum - 1970 In Review, Part Two

Register for the John Hansen Fitness Challenge Jerry Brainum, writer for Muscle &amp; Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the year 1980 in Bodybuilding. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the controversial 1980 Mr. Olympia contest where Arnold Schwarzenegger won his 7th title after a five year layoff. Jerry and John talk about all the competitors in that historic event as well as all the backstage events that occurred including the heated competitors meeting and the selection of the judges. At the end of the podcast, John reads the rest of the article about the 1970 AAU Mr. America contest from the September, 1970 issue of IronMan Magazine. Online Workout and Diet Programs Time Stamps: 04:41 - Tribute to Peter McGough 10:00 - The 2nd Annual John Hansen Fitness Challenge starts next week! 13:16 - Emails from last week 21:36 - Start of Jerry Brainum Interview 26:10 - When Jerry met Paul Graham, the promoter of the 1980 Mr. Olympia 29:00 - Why Bill Pearl pulled out as the head judge of the 1980 Mr. Olympia 32:12 - The selection of the judges at the 1980 Mr. Olympia 36:19 - The confrontation between Arnold and Mike Mentzer backstage 42:56 - Why Arnold was retaining water for the 1980 Mr. Olympia 45:03 - Chris Dickerson was at his best at the 1980 Mr. Olympia 48:11 - Why Tom Platz was featured in the movie "The Comeback" 50:10 - The 1980 Pro Mr. Universe in Columbus, Ohio 52:16 - The competitors boycott of the 1981 Mr. Olympia 55:30 - Roger Walker's best condition at the 1980 Mr. Olympia 58:33 - Roger Walker's watch story 1:02:17 - The booing at the 1981 Mr. Olympia contest 1:07:59 - The New York bodybuilding fans 1:12:05 - Mike Mentzer's last competition at the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest 1:10:56 - Did the bodybuilders use diuretics in 1980? 1:25:00 - Frank Zane's injury before the 1980 Mr. Olympia 1:35:05 - John reads an article about the 1970 AAU Mr. America contest from the September, 1970 issue of IronMan Magazine Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Enter the John Hansen Fitness Challenge YouTube - John Hansen Page Facebook - John Hansen Page Instagram - John Hansen Page

<a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/fitness-challenge-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register for the John Hansen Fitness Challenge</a> Jerry Brainum, writer for Muscle &amp; Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the year 1980 in Bodybuilding. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the controversial 1980 Mr. Olympia contest where Arnold Schwarzenegger won his 7th title after a five year layoff. Jerry and John talk about all the competitors in that historic event as well as all the backstage events that occurred including the heated competitors meeting and the selection of the judges. At the end of the podcast, John reads the rest of the article about the 1970 AAU Mr. America contest from the September, 1970 issue of IronMan Magazine. <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/programs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Workout and Diet Programs</a> Time Stamps: 04:41 - Tribute to Peter McGough 10:00 - The 2nd Annual John Hansen Fitness Challenge starts next week! 13:16 - Emails from last week 21:36 - Start of Jerry Brainum Interview 26:10 - When Jerry met Paul Graham, the promoter of the 1980 Mr. Olympia 29:00 - Why Bill Pearl pulled out as the head judge of the 1980 Mr. Olympia 32:12 - The selection of the judges at the 1980 Mr. Olympia 36:19 - The confrontation between Arnold and Mike Mentzer backstage 42:56 - Why Arnold was retaining water for the 1980 Mr. Olympia 45:03 - Chris Dickerson was at his best at the 1980 Mr. Olympia 48:11 - Why Tom Platz was featured in the movie "The Comeback" 50:10 - The 1980 Pro Mr. Universe in Columbus, Ohio 52:16 - The competitors boycott of the 1981 Mr. Olympia 55:30 - Roger Walker's best condition at the 1980 Mr. Olympia 58:33 - Roger Walker's watch story 1:02:17 - The booing at the 1981 Mr. Olympia contest 1:07:59 - The New York bodybuilding fans 1:12:05 - Mike Mentzer's last competition at the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest 1:10:56 - Did the bodybuilders use diuretics in 1980? 1:25:00 - Frank Zane's injury before the 1980 Mr. Olympia 1:35:05 - John reads an article about the 1970 AAU Mr. America contest from the September, 1970 issue of IronMan Magazine <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/fitness-challenge-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enter the John Hansen Fitness Challenge</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube - John Hansen Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook - John Hansen Page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram - John Hansen Page</a>

Jerry Brainum - 1980 In Review, Part One

Peter McGough

Sign up for the John Hansen Fitness Challenge This episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Peter McGough. Peter passed away on December 30th, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast remembers Peter with a series of clips from interviews that Peter did with the podcast dating back to 2017. Peter contributed his talents and his passion to the sport of Bodybuilding as a writer and editor in chief of Flex Magazine for so many years. We will never forget him. Time Stamps: 03:50 - The John Hansen Fitness Challenge starts on January 18th! 07:42 - Beginning of the Peter McGough Tribute interviews 10:51 - Peter gives the background about his publication Pumping Press 14:44 - Peter talks about seeing Sergio Oliva for the first time at the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe 17:45 - Why Dave Draper was Peter's favorite bodybuilder 19:22 - John interviews Wayne Gallasch and Peter McGough in 2018 21:21 - Wayne and Peter talk about being at the 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe 28:57 - Did Reg Park deserve to beat Dave Draper at the 1970 Mr. Universe? 31:35 - What made Arnold so dominating in competition? 33:42 - The value that the bodybuilding magazines used to bring to the sport 44:45 - Interview with Peter and Lonnie Teper talking about the shape of bodybuilding comparing aesthetics to mass. 50:45 - The potential of the Classic Physique division and the importance of good posing 58:22 - Lonnie and Peter talk about working for competing magazines back in the '90's 1:00:45 - Peter talks about the magical time in bodybuilding when Gold's Gym and Weider's headquarters were at their peak. 1:10:34 - The time when Larry Scott left Peter speechless 1:16:21 - Peter explains how he felt like an investigative reporter when he covered the bodybuilding scene 1:23:54 - Peter talks candidly about his battle with cancer 1:28:12 - John reads an article about the 1980 Night of the Champions contest from IronMan Magazine. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness John Hansen's YouTube page John Hansen's Instagram page Bodybuilding Legends Instagram page John Hansen's Facebook page  Bodybuilding Legends Facebook page

<a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/fitness-challenge-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for the John Hansen Fitness Challenge</a> This episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Peter McGough. Peter passed away on December 30th, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast remembers Peter with a series of clips from interviews that Peter did with the podcast dating back to 2017. Peter contributed his talents and his passion to the sport of Bodybuilding as a writer and editor in chief of Flex Magazine for so many years. We will never forget him. Time Stamps: 03:50 - The John Hansen Fitness Challenge starts on January 18th! 07:42 - Beginning of the Peter McGough Tribute interviews 10:51 - Peter gives the background about his publication Pumping Press 14:44 - Peter talks about seeing Sergio Oliva for the first time at the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe 17:45 - Why Dave Draper was Peter's favorite bodybuilder 19:22 - John interviews Wayne Gallasch and Peter McGough in 2018 21:21 - Wayne and Peter talk about being at the 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe 28:57 - Did Reg Park deserve to beat Dave Draper at the 1970 Mr. Universe? 31:35 - What made Arnold so dominating in competition? 33:42 - The value that the bodybuilding magazines used to bring to the sport 44:45 - Interview with Peter and Lonnie Teper talking about the shape of bodybuilding comparing aesthetics to mass. 50:45 - The potential of the Classic Physique division and the importance of good posing 58:22 - Lonnie and Peter talk about working for competing magazines back in the '90's 1:00:45 - Peter talks about the magical time in bodybuilding when Gold's Gym and Weider's headquarters were at their peak. 1:10:34 - The time when Larry Scott left Peter speechless 1:16:21 - Peter explains how he felt like an investigative reporter when he covered the bodybuilding scene 1:23:54 - Peter talks candidly about his battle with cancer 1:28:12 - John reads an article about the 1980 Night of the Champions contest from IronMan Magazine. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen's YouTube page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen's Instagram page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildinglegendsshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Instagram page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen's Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bodybuilding-Legends-Show-1845114002475075" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bodybuilding Legends Facebook page</a>

Tribute to Peter McGough

John Hansen Fitness.com Jerry Brainum's Newsletter Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle &amp; Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the year 1980 in Bodybuilding. In Part Two of their interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1980 Mr. America contest won by Gary Leonard, the 1980 IFBB Mr. Universe contest held in the Philippines and the Night of the Champions won by Chris Dickerson. At the end of the podcast, John reads an article from a 1980 issue of IronMan Magazine called "Another Viewpoint of the Night of the Warriors" written by photographer Steve Robinson about the 1980 Night of the Champions.  Time Stamps: 05:00 - Emails from last week's show 10:02 - Update on John's training since his hernia operation 10:48 - There's still time to enter the John Hansen Fitness Challenge! 12:40 - Start of the Jerry Brainum interview 13:22 - 1980 Mr. America contest discussion 18:41 - The forgotten Mr. America winner 21:50 - Bronston Austin beats Ron Teufel at the Mr. America 26:40 - Was Shirley Temple a midget? 28:26 - Ernie Santiago 29:34 - Charles Glass 31:17 - Paul Love 35:06 - Middleweight Class at the 1980 Mr. America 36:37 - Ken Passariello, lightweight winner at the Mr. America 39:30 - 1980 IFBB Mr. Universe 42:56 - J. Paul Getty, the world's richest man and a big bodybuilding fan 44:40 - Johnny Fuller, light heavyweight winner at the 1980 Mr. Universe 48:56 - Hubert Metz, winner of the heavyweight class at the 1980 Mr. Universe 49:56 - Gary Leonard only takes sixth at the Mr. Universe 51:29 - 1980 Night of the Champions 53:28 - How did Chris Dickerson peak so much in 1980? 56:10 - Why didn't Robby compete in the 1980 Mr. Olympia? 1:06:28 - John reads the article "Another Viewpoint of the Night of the Warriors" from a 1980 IronMan magazine article. Florida Alternative Medicine Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

<a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness.com</a> <a href="https://www.appliedmetabolics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerry Brainum's Newsletter</a> Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle &amp; Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the year 1980 in Bodybuilding. In Part Two of their interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1980 Mr. America contest won by Gary Leonard, the 1980 IFBB Mr. Universe contest held in the Philippines and the Night of the Champions won by Chris Dickerson. At the end of the podcast, John reads an article from a 1980 issue of IronMan Magazine called "Another Viewpoint of the Night of the Warriors" written by photographer Steve Robinson about the 1980 Night of the Champions.  Time Stamps: 05:00 - Emails from last week's show 10:02 - Update on John's training since his hernia operation 10:48 - There's still time to enter the John Hansen Fitness Challenge! 12:40 - Start of the Jerry Brainum interview 13:22 - 1980 Mr. America contest discussion 18:41 - The forgotten Mr. America winner 21:50 - Bronston Austin beats Ron Teufel at the Mr. America 26:40 - Was Shirley Temple a midget? 28:26 - Ernie Santiago 29:34 - Charles Glass 31:17 - Paul Love 35:06 - Middleweight Class at the 1980 Mr. America 36:37 - Ken Passariello, lightweight winner at the Mr. America 39:30 - 1980 IFBB Mr. Universe 42:56 - J. Paul Getty, the world's richest man and a big bodybuilding fan 44:40 - Johnny Fuller, light heavyweight winner at the 1980 Mr. Universe 48:56 - Hubert Metz, winner of the heavyweight class at the 1980 Mr. Universe 49:56 - Gary Leonard only takes sixth at the Mr. Universe 51:29 - 1980 Night of the Champions 53:28 - How did Chris Dickerson peak so much in 1980? 56:10 - Why didn't Robby compete in the 1980 Mr. Olympia? 1:06:28 - John reads the article "Another Viewpoint of the Night of the Warriors" from a 1980 IronMan magazine article. <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

Jerry Brainum - 1980 In Review, Part Two

JohnHansenFitness.com Applied Metabolics Newsletter Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle &amp; Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1990 in Bodybuilding. Included in the discussion is the decision of the IFBB to drug test the major professional contests that year, the inaugural 1990 IronMan Pro Invitational, the 1990 Arnold Classic and the 1990 Night of the Champions contest. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article about 1974 AAU Mr. America winner Ron Thompson called "The Mr. America Struggle" from the November, 1974 issue of IronMan Magazine. Time Stamps: 04:45 - RIP Laura Bass 05:51 - YouTube comments from last week's show 09:40 - Interview with Jerry Brainum begins 10:30 - 1990 was the year of drug testing in the IFBB 15:00 - Was Mike Ashley really natural? 16:25 - The 1990 IronMan Pro Invitational 17:43 - Jerry's story about Vince Comerford 22:35 - Shawn Ray's great physique 25:08 - The first drug-tested Arnold Classic 28:11 - Why does Winstrol-V always show up on drug tests? 31:27 - How the bodybuilders beat the drug test 35:54 - Mike Ashley's diet while on tour 40:24 - The challenge of competing natural 50:19 - The "designer diuretics" used in drug-tested contests 51:44 - Nimrod King 53:00 - Andreas Munzer 55:15 - The 1990 Night of the Champions 55:55 - The first time Jerry met Dorian Yates 58:25 - Benaziza was awesome in 1990 1:01:23 - Danny Padilla's great comeback at the 1990 NOC 1:05:18 - Dorian Yate's prediction for his career 1:08:00 - John reads "The Mr. America Struggle" from the November, 1974 issue of IronMan Magazine about the 1974 Mr. America winner Ron Thompson. Florida Alternative Medicine Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness John Hansen's YouTube Channel John Hansen's Instagram Page John Hansen's Facebook Page

<a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JohnHansenFitness.com</a> <a href="https://www.appliedmetabolics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Applied Metabolics Newsletter</a> Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle &amp; Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1990 in Bodybuilding. Included in the discussion is the decision of the IFBB to drug test the major professional contests that year, the inaugural 1990 IronMan Pro Invitational, the 1990 Arnold Classic and the 1990 Night of the Champions contest. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article about 1974 AAU Mr. America winner Ron Thompson called "The Mr. America Struggle" from the November, 1974 issue of IronMan Magazine. Time Stamps: 04:45 - RIP Laura Bass 05:51 - YouTube comments from last week's show 09:40 - Interview with Jerry Brainum begins 10:30 - 1990 was the year of drug testing in the IFBB 15:00 - Was Mike Ashley really natural? 16:25 - The 1990 IronMan Pro Invitational 17:43 - Jerry's story about Vince Comerford 22:35 - Shawn Ray's great physique 25:08 - The first drug-tested Arnold Classic 28:11 - Why does Winstrol-V always show up on drug tests? 31:27 - How the bodybuilders beat the drug test 35:54 - Mike Ashley's diet while on tour 40:24 - The challenge of competing natural 50:19 - The "designer diuretics" used in drug-tested contests 51:44 - Nimrod King 53:00 - Andreas Munzer 55:15 - The 1990 Night of the Champions 55:55 - The first time Jerry met Dorian Yates 58:25 - Benaziza was awesome in 1990 1:01:23 - Danny Padilla's great comeback at the 1990 NOC 1:05:18 - Dorian Yate's prediction for his career 1:08:00 - John reads "The Mr. America Struggle" from the November, 1974 issue of IronMan Magazine about the 1974 Mr. America winner Ron Thompson. <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen's Facebook Page</a>

Jerry Brainum - 1990 In Review, Part One

John Hansen Fitness Applied Metabolics Newsletter Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle &amp; Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1990 in Bodybuilding. Jerry talks about the 1990 NPC USA Championships won by Aaron Baker, the 1990 NPC Nationals won by Alq Gurley and the 1990 Mr. Olympia contest, the only drug-tested Olympia in history. Time Stamps: 04:45 - Comments from last week's podcast 06:45 - Upcoming guests for the podcast 09:30 - Beginning of interview with Jerry Brainum 09:37 - The 1990 NPC USA Championships 13:10 - Aaron Baker's calf implants 15:50 - How the NPC drug tested the pro qualifiers 22:35 - The NPC Nationals 24:00 - Alq Gurley's impressive physique 25:17 - Edgar Fletcher, an uncrowned pro 25:57 - When Ronnie Coleman was natural 33:08 - The 1990 Mr. Olympia 34:15 - Which bodybuilders looked the best at the 1990 Olympia? 42:00 - What does the drug DNP do? 46:45 - How Shawn Ray passed the drug test 52:17 - Mike Quinn's appearance at the 1990 Mr. Olympia 53:25 - Frank Hilldebrand at the 1990 Olympia 55:19 - Francis Benfatto looked amazing at the 1990 Mr. Olympia 1:01:11 - Lee Labrada was winning the Mr. Olympia after the prejudging 1:02:50 - What Wayne DeMilia said about drug testing at the Mr. Olympia 1:07:26 - How would bodybuilding have changed if the drug testing continued after 1990? 1:09:30 - Tom Platz was recruiting bodybuilders for the WBF at the 1990 Mr. Olympia. 1:11:34 - The Anabolic Diet followed by the WBF Bodybuilders Florida Alternative Medicine Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

<a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.appliedmetabolics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Applied Metabolics Newsletter</a> Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle &amp; Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1990 in Bodybuilding. Jerry talks about the 1990 NPC USA Championships won by Aaron Baker, the 1990 NPC Nationals won by Alq Gurley and the 1990 Mr. Olympia contest, the only drug-tested Olympia in history. Time Stamps: 04:45 - Comments from last week's podcast 06:45 - Upcoming guests for the podcast 09:30 - Beginning of interview with Jerry Brainum 09:37 - The 1990 NPC USA Championships 13:10 - Aaron Baker's calf implants 15:50 - How the NPC drug tested the pro qualifiers 22:35 - The NPC Nationals 24:00 - Alq Gurley's impressive physique 25:17 - Edgar Fletcher, an uncrowned pro 25:57 - When Ronnie Coleman was natural 33:08 - The 1990 Mr. Olympia 34:15 - Which bodybuilders looked the best at the 1990 Olympia? 42:00 - What does the drug DNP do? 46:45 - How Shawn Ray passed the drug test 52:17 - Mike Quinn's appearance at the 1990 Mr. Olympia 53:25 - Frank Hilldebrand at the 1990 Olympia 55:19 - Francis Benfatto looked amazing at the 1990 Mr. Olympia 1:01:11 - Lee Labrada was winning the Mr. Olympia after the prejudging 1:02:50 - What Wayne DeMilia said about drug testing at the Mr. Olympia 1:07:26 - How would bodybuilding have changed if the drug testing continued after 1990? 1:09:30 - Tom Platz was recruiting bodybuilders for the WBF at the 1990 Mr. Olympia. 1:11:34 - The Anabolic Diet followed by the WBF Bodybuilders <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

Jerry Brainum - 1990 In Review, Part Two

Mike "The Zipper" Sable is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his wild career in Bodybuilding. Mike explains how he started training to compete at Valencia Health Club in California and his experiences competing in the AAU, AFAB, NABBA and WABBA organizations. Mike also tells some fun stories of his guest posing exhibitions in Europe at the peak of his bodybuilding career and how he got the nickname "The Zipper". Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook John's Instagram  Bodybuilding Legends Facebook Bodybuilding Legends Instagram

Mike "The Zipper" Sable is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his wild career in Bodybuilding. Mike explains how he started training to compete at Valencia Health Club in California and his experiences competing in the AAU, AFAB, NABBA and WABBA organizations. Mike also tells some fun stories of his guest posing exhibitions in Europe at the peak of his bodybuilding career and how he got the nickname "The Zipper". <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bodybuilding-Legends-Show-1845114002475075" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bodybuilding Legends Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildinglegendsshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Instagram</a>

Mike "The Zipper" Sable

Phil Williams

Tony Pearson

1978 Mr. America Tony Pearson and 1985 NPC Nationals winner Phil Williams join the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to share stories about George Turner, the legendary gym owner from St. Louis. Tony and Phil both trained under George when they were teenagers so they have lots of memories of working out in St. Louis with George. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article about Tony Pearson's seminar from the June, 1979 issue of Muscular Development magazine. John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website Florida Alternative Medicine John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

1978 Mr. America Tony Pearson and 1985 NPC Nationals winner Phil Williams join the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to share stories about George Turner, the legendary gym owner from St. Louis. Tony and Phil both trained under George when they were teenagers so they have lots of memories of working out in St. Louis with George. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article about Tony Pearson's seminar from the June, 1979 issue of Muscular Development magazine. <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends website</a> <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

Phil Williams and Tony Pearson

Jack Neary

Jack Neary, one of the best writers for Muscle Builder/Power Magazine, talks to the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast about his memorable years working for the magazine. Jack relates stories of hanging out with Arnold Schwarzenegger, working for Joe Weider, his friendship with Mike Mentzer and what really happened when Kal Szkalak had his confrontation with Weider. Time Stamps: 03:05 - Emails about last week's podcast 11:24 - Upcoming events and interviews 13:50 - The start of the Jack Neary interview, Part One 16:00 - When Jack met Joe Weider for the first time 23:32 - The excellent writing featured in Muscle Builder magazine 25:05 - Meeting the legend Arnold Schwarzenegger 28:10 - "One of the greatest weeks of my life" 37:12 - The magical atmosphere at the 1976 Mr. Olympia 40:23 - Hanging out the Arnold in 1976 47:55 - Jack's friendship with Mike Mentzer 51:37 - The surprising upset at the 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe 53:19 - The famous confrontation between Kal Szkalak and Joe Weider 1:01:15 - Host John Hansen reads two articles from the September, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine - "Santa Wore a Robby Robinson T-Shirt" by Rick Wayne and "Blood is Thicker than Water" by Jack Neary. John Hansen Fitness website Bodybuilding Legends Show website Florida Alternative Medicine John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

Jack Neary, one of the best writers for Muscle Builder/Power Magazine, talks to the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast about his memorable years working for the magazine. Jack relates stories of hanging out with Arnold Schwarzenegger, working for Joe Weider, his friendship with Mike Mentzer and what really happened when Kal Szkalak had his confrontation with Weider. Time Stamps: 03:05 - Emails about last week's podcast 11:24 - Upcoming events and interviews 13:50 - The start of the Jack Neary interview, Part One 16:00 - When Jack met Joe Weider for the first time 23:32 - The excellent writing featured in Muscle Builder magazine 25:05 - Meeting the legend Arnold Schwarzenegger 28:10 - "One of the greatest weeks of my life" 37:12 - The magical atmosphere at the 1976 Mr. Olympia 40:23 - Hanging out the Arnold in 1976 47:55 - Jack's friendship with Mike Mentzer 51:37 - The surprising upset at the 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe 53:19 - The famous confrontation between Kal Szkalak and Joe Weider 1:01:15 - Host John Hansen reads two articles from the September, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine - "Santa Wore a Robby Robinson T-Shirt" by Rick Wayne and "Blood is Thicker than Water" by Jack Neary. <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

Jack Neary, Part One

Jack Neary, former writer for Muscle Builder Magazine, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about writing for the magazine in the late 1970's. In Part Two of his interview, Jack talks about some of the bodybuilders he met while working for the magazine including Kal Szkalak, Robby Robinson, Frank Zane and Lou Ferrigno. Jack also talks about his opinion of the controversial 1980 Mr. Olympia contest in which he wrote the contest report for Muscle &amp; Fitness magazine. Time Stamps: 07:00 - John reads emails from last week's show 11:48 - Jack Neary talks about Kal Szkalak 14:02 - What did Arnold think of Kal being the "new Arnold"? 14:48 - What was the original Gold's Gym like? 18:40 - Meeting Lou Ferrigno when he moved to California 20:37 - Frank Zane was one of the most intelligent bodybuilders 21:51 - Was Frank Zane overrated? 24:04 - Meeting Lee Haney in 1980 24:52 - Jack talks about Robby Robinson 27:37 - Danny Padilla winning the 1977 AFAB Mr. America 29:54 - Jack talks about the controversial 1980 Mr. Olympia 39:37 - Arnold's thoughts about the 1980 Olympia 43:50 - The truth about the Weider Research Clinic 47:18 - Jack's love-hate relationship with Joe Weider 52:20 - What Jack is doing now 55:39 - John Hansen reads an article about Robby Robinson written by Jack Neary from a 1978 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 1:13:28 - John reads a flash report of the 1978 Night of the Champions contest from Muscle Builder magazine written by Jack Neary. 1:16:55 - John reads an article written by William Chill called "No Place Like it in the World". John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website Florida Alternative Medicine John's YouTube Page John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

Jack Neary, former writer for Muscle Builder Magazine, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about writing for the magazine in the late 1970's. In Part Two of his interview, Jack talks about some of the bodybuilders he met while working for the magazine including Kal Szkalak, Robby Robinson, Frank Zane and Lou Ferrigno. Jack also talks about his opinion of the controversial 1980 Mr. Olympia contest in which he wrote the contest report for Muscle &amp; Fitness magazine. Time Stamps: 07:00 - John reads emails from last week's show 11:48 - Jack Neary talks about Kal Szkalak 14:02 - What did Arnold think of Kal being the "new Arnold"? 14:48 - What was the original Gold's Gym like? 18:40 - Meeting Lou Ferrigno when he moved to California 20:37 - Frank Zane was one of the most intelligent bodybuilders 21:51 - Was Frank Zane overrated? 24:04 - Meeting Lee Haney in 1980 24:52 - Jack talks about Robby Robinson 27:37 - Danny Padilla winning the 1977 AFAB Mr. America 29:54 - Jack talks about the controversial 1980 Mr. Olympia 39:37 - Arnold's thoughts about the 1980 Olympia 43:50 - The truth about the Weider Research Clinic 47:18 - Jack's love-hate relationship with Joe Weider 52:20 - What Jack is doing now 55:39 - John Hansen reads an article about Robby Robinson written by Jack Neary from a 1978 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 1:13:28 - John reads a flash report of the 1978 Night of the Champions contest from Muscle Builder magazine written by Jack Neary. 1:16:55 - John reads an article written by William Chill called "No Place Like it in the World". <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends website</a> <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

Jack Neary, Part Two

This website is devoted to the Legends of Bodybuilding from the 1960’s to the 1990’s. Featuring extensive interviews with the Bodybuilding Stars from the Golden Age of the sport, the Bodybuilding Legends Show reveals the history of the sport of Bodybuilding through the careers of it’s most legendary stars. Learn about the competitions, the emotions and the motivations of the best bodybuilders in the world. Each interview is full of video clips and photographs from the legendary competitions as well as colorful recollections of the Bodybuilding Era during it’s classic years. Enjoy the best years of Bodybuilding on the Bodybuilding Legends Show website!

John DeCola

John DeCola, 1969 IFBB Mr. America winner, joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his career in Bodybuilding. John talks about how he got involved in competing in bodybuilding and the details of his early training and nutrition. John also talks about competing in the AAU before transitioning over to the IFBB, the role of steroids in bodybuilding in the 1960's and some of the legends he competed with including Frank Zane, Don Howorth, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva. Time Stamps: 05:50 - John reads emails from last week's show 21:53 - John DeCola Interview, Part One 28:51 - Meeting Frank Zane in 1968 29:30 - When John tried Dianabol 30:30 - John's workout and diet program in the 1960's 33:12 - Winning the 1964 Mr. Eastern America 35:16 - John's disappointing experience at the 1964 Mr. America 37:18 - Bob Hoffman's one meal a day 39:44 - Meeting his idol John Grimek 41:22 - Competing against Frank Zane at the 1968 IFBB Mr. America 42:56 - When bodybuilders started using steroids 44:12 - Winning the 1969 IFBB Mr. America 44:55 - Meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1969 48:10 - Hanging out with the 1960's IFBB Bodybuilding stars in New York 49:00 - John remembers Sergio Oliva in 1969 50:52 - Judging the 1970 Mr. Olympia contest 54:50 - John Hansen reads Frank Zane's Deltoid Workout from the July, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine, written by Jack Neary. John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website Florida Alternative Medicine John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

John DeCola, 1969 IFBB Mr. America winner, joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his career in Bodybuilding. John talks about how he got involved in competing in bodybuilding and the details of his early training and nutrition. John also talks about competing in the AAU before transitioning over to the IFBB, the role of steroids in bodybuilding in the 1960's and some of the legends he competed with including Frank Zane, Don Howorth, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva. Time Stamps: 05:50 - John reads emails from last week's show 21:53 - John DeCola Interview, Part One 28:51 - Meeting Frank Zane in 1968 29:30 - When John tried Dianabol 30:30 - John's workout and diet program in the 1960's 33:12 - Winning the 1964 Mr. Eastern America 35:16 - John's disappointing experience at the 1964 Mr. America 37:18 - Bob Hoffman's one meal a day 39:44 - Meeting his idol John Grimek 41:22 - Competing against Frank Zane at the 1968 IFBB Mr. America 42:56 - When bodybuilders started using steroids 44:12 - Winning the 1969 IFBB Mr. America 44:55 - Meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1969 48:10 - Hanging out with the 1960's IFBB Bodybuilding stars in New York 49:00 - John remembers Sergio Oliva in 1969 50:52 - Judging the 1970 Mr. Olympia contest 54:50 - John Hansen reads Frank Zane's Deltoid Workout from the July, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine, written by Jack Neary. <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends website</a> <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

John DeCola, Part One

1969 IFBB Mr. America John DeCola joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Two of his interview. In this segment of his interview, John talks about competing in masters competitions, the difference in the size of the competitors from 1969 to 1970, modifying his workouts and diet as he got older and judging the 1970 Mr. Olympia contest. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the March, 1970 issue of Muscle Builder magazine written by Rick Wayne about the contest report of the 1969 Mr. America, Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia. Time Stamps: 05:18 - Emails from last week's shows 12:15 - Start of John DeCola Interview, Part Two 14:18 - The difference in the size of the competitors from 1969 to 1970 16:31 - The changes to the workouts and diet as he got older 19:58 - Should you train lighter as you get older? 22:20 - Testosterone replacement as he got older 25:56 - Judging the 1970 Mr. Olympia contest 28:30 - The excitement of the IFBB contests at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 35:43 - Training at Vince's Gym with Don Howorth 39:52 - Training with actor Bob Tessier at Vince's Gym 48:13 - Bob Galluchi 54:03 - John Hansen reads the article "From Where I Sat" by Rick Wayne from the March, 1970 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine about the 1969 Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe and Mr. America contest. John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website Florida Alternative Medicine John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

1969 IFBB Mr. America John DeCola joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Two of his interview. In this segment of his interview, John talks about competing in masters competitions, the difference in the size of the competitors from 1969 to 1970, modifying his workouts and diet as he got older and judging the 1970 Mr. Olympia contest. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the March, 1970 issue of Muscle Builder magazine written by Rick Wayne about the contest report of the 1969 Mr. America, Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia. Time Stamps: 05:18 - Emails from last week's shows 12:15 - Start of John DeCola Interview, Part Two 14:18 - The difference in the size of the competitors from 1969 to 1970 16:31 - The changes to the workouts and diet as he got older 19:58 - Should you train lighter as you get older? 22:20 - Testosterone replacement as he got older 25:56 - Judging the 1970 Mr. Olympia contest 28:30 - The excitement of the IFBB contests at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 35:43 - Training at Vince's Gym with Don Howorth 39:52 - Training with actor Bob Tessier at Vince's Gym 48:13 - Bob Galluchi 54:03 - John Hansen reads the article "From Where I Sat" by Rick Wayne from the March, 1970 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine about the 1969 Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe and Mr. America contest. <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends website</a> <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

John DeCola, Part Two

Charlotte Parker, Arnold Schwarzenegger's personal Public Relations Manager, is the guest this week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Charlotte talks about working with Arnold during the peak years of his career in Hollywood, starting with the film "Conan the Destroyer" (1984). Charlotte also talks about working with Joe and Betty Weider as well as Joe Gold in the public relations field. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an excerpt from the revised edition of the book Pumping Iron about the year 1980. Time Stamps: 04:18 - RIP Andy Haman 06:30 - Emails from last week's Podcast 13:40 - Interview with Charlotte Parker 15:30 - Meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger for the first time 20:45 - Charlotte's promotion of "The Terminator" (1984) 24:50 - "I'm going to make Arnold the biggest star in the world" 28:32 - Arnold had the "X Factor" 32:02 - How Charlotte changed Arnold's image 37:40 - Working with Joe Weider and the Bodybuilding Media to promote Arnold's movie career 39:48 - When Arnold was the spokesperson for the President's Council of Physical Fitness 41:10 - Helping Joe Gold to promote World Gym 44:25 - When Arnold created "Joe Weider Day" in California 46:46 - Joe Weider's genuine passion for Bodybuilding 50:43 - Arnold's controversial interview with Playboy Magazine in 1988 1:08:24 - John reads an excerpt from the revised edition of the book Pumping Iron about the year 1980. John's interview with the Scot Strong Podcast John and Peter McGough's interview with Muscular Development John Hansen Fitness website Bodybuilding Legends Show website Florida Alternative Medicine John's YouTube Page John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page

Charlotte Parker, Arnold Schwarzenegger's personal Public Relations Manager, is the guest this week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Charlotte talks about working with Arnold during the peak years of his career in Hollywood, starting with the film "Conan the Destroyer" (1984). Charlotte also talks about working with Joe and Betty Weider as well as Joe Gold in the public relations field. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an excerpt from the revised edition of the book Pumping Iron about the year 1980. Time Stamps: 04:18 - RIP Andy Haman 06:30 - Emails from last week's Podcast 13:40 - Interview with Charlotte Parker 15:30 - Meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger for the first time 20:45 - Charlotte's promotion of "The Terminator" (1984) 24:50 - "I'm going to make Arnold the biggest star in the world" 28:32 - Arnold had the "X Factor" 32:02 - How Charlotte changed Arnold's image 37:40 - Working with Joe Weider and the Bodybuilding Media to promote Arnold's movie career 39:48 - When Arnold was the spokesperson for the President's Council of Physical Fitness 41:10 - Helping Joe Gold to promote World Gym 44:25 - When Arnold created "Joe Weider Day" in California 46:46 - Joe Weider's genuine passion for Bodybuilding 50:43 - Arnold's controversial interview with Playboy Magazine in 1988 1:08:24 - John reads an excerpt from the revised edition of the book Pumping Iron about the year 1980. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg2YD8_HvQU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's interview with the Scot Strong Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBQgiBEO1k0&amp;t=3169s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John and Peter McGough's interview with Muscular Development</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="http://www.flaternativemed.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a>

Charlotte Parker - Arnold's PR Manager

Glenn Knerr

Larry Bernstein

John Hansen interviews 1986 AAU Mr. America Glenn Knerr and 1983 AAU Mr. America Short Class winner Larry Bernstein about Bodybuilding in the 1980's. Glenn and Larry both grew up in the Chicago area and they reminisce about competing as teenagers in the late 1970's, how they started bodybuilding Time Stamps: 04:31 - Emails from last week's show 17:33 - Start of Glenn Knerr and Larry Bernstein interview 21:25 - Glenn talks about his injuries 27:20 - Opening up Hoppie's Gym in Phoenix, Arizona 29:10 - Smoking a joint before working out 30:50 - When gyms had home made equipment 34:40 - Bodybuilding champions who came out of Rockford, Illinois 35:22 - Glenn and Larry talk about competing as teenagers in Chicago 39:08 - Thoughts on Ronnie Coleman still training 42:28 - Larry talks about contracting Covid-19 43:58 - Jeff King's current status 44:50 - Seeing Sergio Oliva in his prime 50:57 - The reason Glenn and Larry starting bodybuilding 57:00 - Competing in their first contest 1:00:42 - John talks about competing in his first contest 1:05:29 - How would have Glenn have done against Lee Haney in the 1979 Teenage Mr. America? 1:07:30 - John reads the article "How I Lost the Mr. Universe (and What It Taught Me)" by Mike Mentzer from the October, 1987 issue of Muscle &amp; Fitness Magazine. Support the Podcast on Patreon  Leave a Review on Apple ITunes Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Florida Alternative Medicine John's YouTube Page John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

John Hansen interviews 1986 AAU Mr. America Glenn Knerr and 1983 AAU Mr. America Short Class winner Larry Bernstein about Bodybuilding in the 1980's. Glenn and Larry both grew up in the Chicago area and they reminisce about competing as teenagers in the late 1970's, how they started bodybuilding Time Stamps: 04:31 - Emails from last week's show 17:33 - Start of Glenn Knerr and Larry Bernstein interview 21:25 - Glenn talks about his injuries 27:20 - Opening up Hoppie's Gym in Phoenix, Arizona 29:10 - Smoking a joint before working out 30:50 - When gyms had home made equipment 34:40 - Bodybuilding champions who came out of Rockford, Illinois 35:22 - Glenn and Larry talk about competing as teenagers in Chicago 39:08 - Thoughts on Ronnie Coleman still training 42:28 - Larry talks about contracting Covid-19 43:58 - Jeff King's current status 44:50 - Seeing Sergio Oliva in his prime 50:57 - The reason Glenn and Larry starting bodybuilding 57:00 - Competing in their first contest 1:00:42 - John talks about competing in his first contest 1:05:29 - How would have Glenn have done against Lee Haney in the 1979 Teenage Mr. America? 1:07:30 - John reads the article "How I Lost the Mr. Universe (and What It Taught Me)" by Mike Mentzer from the October, 1987 issue of Muscle &amp; Fitness Magazine. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast on Patreon</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodybuilding-legends-show/id1255536753" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave a Review on Apple ITunes</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

Glenn Knerr and Larry Bernstein, Part One

John Hansen interviews 1986 AAU Mr. America and Mr. World Glenn Knerr and 1983 AAU Mr. America - Short Class winner Larry Bernstein about Bodybuilding in the 1970's and '80's. In Part Two of their interview, Glenn and Larry talk about some of the iconic bodybuilders they met during their career including Lance Dreher, Tim Belknap, Frank Zane, Boyer Coe and Mohamed Makkawy. They also discuss the look of bodybuilders from the 1970's to today. Time Stamps: 0:04:00 - RIP Anton Holic 0:04:45 - Emails from last weeks Podcast 0:11:29 - Start of Glenn Knerr and Larry Bernstein Interview, Part Two 0:15:04 - "We got our information from the magazines" 0:16:20 - Glenn and Larry talk about Lance Dreher 0:22:26 - 1980 AAU Mr. USA 0:24:55 - Symmetry was important in the 1980's 0:28:00 - How today's bodybuilders feel about Arnold and Zane 0:29:27 - The Boyer Coe story 0:36:16 - Glenn talks about winning the Mr. World and Mr. America 0:38:20 - Tim Belknap 0:46:12 - The most impressive bodybuilders they ever met 0:50:50 - Tattoos in Bodybuilding 0:54:50 - John Brown's influence on posing 0:59:30 - John reads the article "Tim Belknap - The New Hercules" by Franklin Page from the May, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine. Support the Podcast on Patreon  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Florida Alternative Medicine John's YouTube Page John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

John Hansen interviews 1986 AAU Mr. America and Mr. World Glenn Knerr and 1983 AAU Mr. America - Short Class winner Larry Bernstein about Bodybuilding in the 1970's and '80's. In Part Two of their interview, Glenn and Larry talk about some of the iconic bodybuilders they met during their career including Lance Dreher, Tim Belknap, Frank Zane, Boyer Coe and Mohamed Makkawy. They also discuss the look of bodybuilders from the 1970's to today. Time Stamps: 0:04:00 - RIP Anton Holic 0:04:45 - Emails from last weeks Podcast 0:11:29 - Start of Glenn Knerr and Larry Bernstein Interview, Part Two 0:15:04 - "We got our information from the magazines" 0:16:20 - Glenn and Larry talk about Lance Dreher 0:22:26 - 1980 AAU Mr. USA 0:24:55 - Symmetry was important in the 1980's 0:28:00 - How today's bodybuilders feel about Arnold and Zane 0:29:27 - The Boyer Coe story 0:36:16 - Glenn talks about winning the Mr. World and Mr. America 0:38:20 - Tim Belknap 0:46:12 - The most impressive bodybuilders they ever met 0:50:50 - Tattoos in Bodybuilding 0:54:50 - John Brown's influence on posing 0:59:30 - John reads the article "Tim Belknap - The New Hercules" by Franklin Page from the May, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast on Patreon</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodybuilding-legends-show/id1255536753" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave a review on Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

Glenn Knerr and Larry Bernstein, Part Two

1990 NPC Nationals Champion Alq Gurley joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his bodybuilding career. Alq shares how he started training for bodybuilding, his first competitions, his rapid rise to the top of the national amateur scene and his career as a pro bodybuilder during the very competitive 1990's. Alq also talks about the change in bodybuilding towards more size in the '90's and his reason for retiring. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads a couple of articles from some old IronMan Magazines. The first article, "Belknap Wins Mr. America" by Dave Sauer, appeared in the November, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine. The second article, "How I Saw The Mr. Olympia and The Top Six Men" by Steven Robinson, appeared in the March, 1982 issue of IronMan. Time Stamps: 0:03:24 - Upcoming guests on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast 0:05:20 - Emails from last weeks Podcast 0:10:10 - Start of the Alq Gurley interview 0:12:15 - How Alq got started in bodybuilding 0:16:10 - Alq's genetics for bodybuilding 0:19:02 - Taking second place in his first NPC Nationals 0:22:00 - His thoughts on Franco Santoriello 0:23:15 - How Lonnie Teper helped his career 0:25:43 - Overcoming the drug test for the 1990 NPC Nationals 0:30:20 - Did Shawn Ray's positive drug test at the 1990 Arnold worry him? 0:31:50 - Winning the 1990 World Amateur Championships 0:34:22 - His pro debut at the 1992 IronMan Pro Invitational 0:36:06 - Alq's overall strategy as a pro bodybuilder 0:38:14 - Bodybuilding's preference for more size in the 1990's 0:41:32 - Alq's preferred look for his physique 0:45:10 - When Bodybuilding used to be covered by the Media 0:51:40 - How the general public thinks about bodybuilding today 0:53:11 - The difference between the magazine era and the social media era 0:57:25 - Alq's training philosophy 1:02:25 - Alq's Professional Bodybuilding career 1:07:45 - Alq's thoughts on Flex Wheeler and Paul Dillett 1:10:00 - The injury that caused Alq to retire from bodybuilding 1:18:04 - Alq's standout competitions in his pro career 1:24:40 - John Hansen reads the article "Belknap Wins Mr. America" by Dave Sauer from the November, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine and "How I Saw the Mr. Olympia and the Top Six Men" by Steven Robinson from the March, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine. Support the Podcast on Patreon  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Itunes Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Florida Alternative Medicine John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

1990 NPC Nationals Champion Alq Gurley joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his bodybuilding career. Alq shares how he started training for bodybuilding, his first competitions, his rapid rise to the top of the national amateur scene and his career as a pro bodybuilder during the very competitive 1990's. Alq also talks about the change in bodybuilding towards more size in the '90's and his reason for retiring. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads a couple of articles from some old IronMan Magazines. The first article, "Belknap Wins Mr. America" by Dave Sauer, appeared in the November, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine. The second article, "How I Saw The Mr. Olympia and The Top Six Men" by Steven Robinson, appeared in the March, 1982 issue of IronMan. Time Stamps: 0:03:24 - Upcoming guests on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast 0:05:20 - Emails from last weeks Podcast 0:10:10 - Start of the Alq Gurley interview 0:12:15 - How Alq got started in bodybuilding 0:16:10 - Alq's genetics for bodybuilding 0:19:02 - Taking second place in his first NPC Nationals 0:22:00 - His thoughts on Franco Santoriello 0:23:15 - How Lonnie Teper helped his career 0:25:43 - Overcoming the drug test for the 1990 NPC Nationals 0:30:20 - Did Shawn Ray's positive drug test at the 1990 Arnold worry him? 0:31:50 - Winning the 1990 World Amateur Championships 0:34:22 - His pro debut at the 1992 IronMan Pro Invitational 0:36:06 - Alq's overall strategy as a pro bodybuilder 0:38:14 - Bodybuilding's preference for more size in the 1990's 0:41:32 - Alq's preferred look for his physique 0:45:10 - When Bodybuilding used to be covered by the Media 0:51:40 - How the general public thinks about bodybuilding today 0:53:11 - The difference between the magazine era and the social media era 0:57:25 - Alq's training philosophy 1:02:25 - Alq's Professional Bodybuilding career 1:07:45 - Alq's thoughts on Flex Wheeler and Paul Dillett 1:10:00 - The injury that caused Alq to retire from bodybuilding 1:18:04 - Alq's standout competitions in his pro career 1:24:40 - John Hansen reads the article "Belknap Wins Mr. America" by Dave Sauer from the November, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine and "How I Saw the Mr. Olympia and the Top Six Men" by Steven Robinson from the March, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast on Patreon</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodybuilding-legends-show/id1255536753" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Itunes</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://flalternativemeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Alternative Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

Alq Gurley

Danny Padilla

Danny Padilla, 1977 IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his bodybuilding career. In Part One of his interview, Danny talks about how he started bodybuilding, competing in the AAU competitions on the east coast, winning the 1975 IFBB Mr. USA, the controversy with the film "Pumping Iron" and the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe, competing against Mohammed Makkawy at the 1976 IFBB Mr. Universe, winning the 1977 Mr. America and Mr. Universe and his contest prep for the 1981 Mr. Olympia. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Danny Padilla is out..to Shock the World" written by Rick Wayne which appeared in the April, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Time Stamps: 04:25 - Happy Birthday Frank Zane 06:55 - Emails from last week's podcast 10:00 - Start of Danny Padilla Interview, Part One 10:40 - How Danny started bodybuilding 13:58 - Competing in the AAU bodybuilding competitions on the East Coast 15:23 - Winning the 1975 IFBB Mr. USA contest 18:44 - Training at the original Gold's Gym in Venice, California 22:37 - The controversy of the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe and "Pumping Iron" 29:00 - The new Superstar in Bodybuilding 32:17 - Competing against Mohammed Makkawy at the 1976 IFBB Mr. Universe 33:26 - Danny's thoughts on Mike Mentzer from the 1976 IFBB Mr. America 34:08 - Winning the 1977 IFBB Mr. America 39:34 - The struggle to get to Nimes, France 45:36 - Winning the 1977 Mr. Universe 51:18 - Should Szkalak have beaten Mentzer at the 1977 Mr. Universe? 52:16 - Danny's thoughts on Kal Szkalak 54:50 - The Bodybuilders Union in 1978 57:08 - The beginning of the pro bodybuilding circuit 59:52 - Taking a break from bodybuilding in the off season 1:01:37 - How Danny trained and dieted for competitions 1:05:00 - Danny explains how he got ripped for the 1981 Mr. Olympia contest 1:07:00 - His thoughts on the controversial 1981 Mr. Olympia contest 1:10:48 - John Hansen reads the article "Danny Padilla is out...to Shock the World" written by Rick Wayne from the April, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness Support the Podcast on Patreon John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram John's Facebook Page

Danny Padilla, 1977 IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his bodybuilding career. In Part One of his interview, Danny talks about how he started bodybuilding, competing in the AAU competitions on the east coast, winning the 1975 IFBB Mr. USA, the controversy with the film "Pumping Iron" and the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe, competing against Mohammed Makkawy at the 1976 IFBB Mr. Universe, winning the 1977 Mr. America and Mr. Universe and his contest prep for the 1981 Mr. Olympia. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Danny Padilla is out..to Shock the World" written by Rick Wayne which appeared in the April, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Time Stamps: 04:25 - Happy Birthday Frank Zane 06:55 - Emails from last week's podcast 10:00 - Start of Danny Padilla Interview, Part One 10:40 - How Danny started bodybuilding 13:58 - Competing in the AAU bodybuilding competitions on the East Coast 15:23 - Winning the 1975 IFBB Mr. USA contest 18:44 - Training at the original Gold's Gym in Venice, California 22:37 - The controversy of the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe and "Pumping Iron" 29:00 - The new Superstar in Bodybuilding 32:17 - Competing against Mohammed Makkawy at the 1976 IFBB Mr. Universe 33:26 - Danny's thoughts on Mike Mentzer from the 1976 IFBB Mr. America 34:08 - Winning the 1977 IFBB Mr. America 39:34 - The struggle to get to Nimes, France 45:36 - Winning the 1977 Mr. Universe 51:18 - Should Szkalak have beaten Mentzer at the 1977 Mr. Universe? 52:16 - Danny's thoughts on Kal Szkalak 54:50 - The Bodybuilders Union in 1978 57:08 - The beginning of the pro bodybuilding circuit 59:52 - Taking a break from bodybuilding in the off season 1:01:37 - How Danny trained and dieted for competitions 1:05:00 - Danny explains how he got ripped for the 1981 Mr. Olympia contest 1:07:00 - His thoughts on the controversial 1981 Mr. Olympia contest 1:10:48 - John Hansen reads the article "Danny Padilla is out...to Shock the World" written by Rick Wayne from the April, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast on Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

Danny Padilla - Part One

Danny Padilla, one of the best bodybuilders from the Golden Age of Bodybuilding, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Two of his interview, Danny talks about some of the pivotal competitions of his career including the 1978 Mr. Olympia and the 1979 Night of the Champions. Danny also talks about the controversial 1980 and 1981 Mr. Olympia competitions before finally talking about the 1990 Night of the Champions in which he made his big comeback. At the end of the interview, Danny gives his thoughts on some of the great bodybuilders he got to know during his career. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads an excerpt from the February, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder and Power Magazine about the 1976 World Bodybuilding Championships Mr. Universe Report written by Jack Neary. Time Stamps: 3:44 - Happy Birthday to my Mom! 4:48 - Emails from last week's show 12:15 - Start of the Danny Padilla interview, Part Two 14:00 - Sergio had one of the greatest physiques ever 17:06 - Danny talks about competing in his first Mr. Olympia 18:36 - The 1979 Night of the Champions where Danny scored a perfect 300 points 23:33 - Danny gives his opinion about the 1980 Mr. Olympia 30:30 - Danny talks about his showing at the 1981 Mr. Olympia 39:04 - The 1990 Night of the Champions where Danny made a big comeback 45:30 - Vince McMahon and the WBF organization 49:54 - How close did the IFBB come to get Bodybuilding into the Olympics? 52:38 - Danny gives his thoughts on some of the Bodybuilders he met during his career 1:12:19 - John Hansen reads an article from the February, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine about the 1976 World Amateur Championships/Mr. Universe written by Jack Neary. 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 on Facebook

Danny Padilla, one of the best bodybuilders from the Golden Age of Bodybuilding, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Two of his interview, Danny talks about some of the pivotal competitions of his career including the 1978 Mr. Olympia and the 1979 Night of the Champions. Danny also talks about the controversial 1980 and 1981 Mr. Olympia competitions before finally talking about the 1990 Night of the Champions in which he made his big comeback. At the end of the interview, Danny gives his thoughts on some of the great bodybuilders he got to know during his career. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads an excerpt from the February, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder and Power Magazine about the 1976 World Bodybuilding Championships Mr. Universe Report written by Jack Neary. Time Stamps: 3:44 - Happy Birthday to my Mom! 4:48 - Emails from last week's show 12:15 - Start of the Danny Padilla interview, Part Two 14:00 - Sergio had one of the greatest physiques ever 17:06 - Danny talks about competing in his first Mr. Olympia 18:36 - The 1979 Night of the Champions where Danny scored a perfect 300 points 23:33 - Danny gives his opinion about the 1980 Mr. Olympia 30:30 - Danny talks about his showing at the 1981 Mr. Olympia 39:04 - The 1990 Night of the Champions where Danny made a big comeback 45:30 - Vince McMahon and the WBF organization 49:54 - How close did the IFBB come to get Bodybuilding into the Olympics? 52:38 - Danny gives his thoughts on some of the Bodybuilders he met during his career 1:12:19 - John Hansen reads an article from the February, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine about the 1976 World Amateur Championships/Mr. Universe written by Jack Neary. <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends website</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast on Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildinglegendsshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bodybuilding-Legends-Show-1845114002475075" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bodybuilding Legends on Facebook</a>

Danny Padilla - Part Two

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

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 <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends website</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast on Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildinglegendsshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bodybuilding-Legends-Show-1845114002475075" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bodybuilding Legends Page on Facebook</a>

Who Looked the Best in the Mandatory Poses, Part One

Jerry Brainum, Tom Terwilliger and Phil Williams discuss the topic of "Who Looked the Best in the Mandatory Poses" during the Golden Age of Bodybuilding (1960's to the 1980's). In Part Two of the interview, Jerry, Tom, Phil and host John Hansen look at the Rear Double Biceps, the Rear Lat Spread, the Overhead Abdominal Pose and the Most Muscular Pose and make their choices of the bodybuilder who looked best in each pose. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Beginning of the Podcast 4:10 - Review of the 2021 New York Pro 11:50 - Part Two of the "Who Looked the Best in the Mandatory Poses" interview 12:00 - Who has the Best Overhead Abdominal Pose? 12:46 - John Hnatyschak 13:25 - Thierry Pastel 13:55 - The combination of thick abs and a small waist 15:09 - Developing the obliques during ab training 16:46 - Frank Zane's abs 17:26 - Steve Michalik's small waist 18:13 - The benefits of doing a vacuum pose 21:16 - The vote for Best Abdominal Pose 22:37 - Who had the Best Rear Double Biceps pose? 23:00 - Phil Williams back at the 1988 Chicago Pro 25:28 - What makes up a great Rear Double Biceps pose? 26:26 - The best way to train for back separation and definition 27:20 - The importance of genetics in developing a great back 31:06 - Who had the Best Rear Lat Spread? 32:18 - What makes up a great Rear Lat Spread pose? 32:54 - Franco's great rear lat spread 33:14 - Tony Pearson's lat spread 34:55 - How Momo Benaziza's back inspired Dorian Yates 35:13 - Freddy Ortiz's freaky rear lat spread 36:45 - Samir's Christmas Tree lower back 38:22 - The vote for Best Rear Lat Spread 41:05 - Who Had the Best Most Muscular Pose? 42:00 - Harold Poole's Most Muscular 43:12 - Franco's Most Muscular pose 43:35 - The comparison of Sergio vs. Arnold in the Most Muscular Pose 44:15 - Gary Strydom's freaky most muscular 44:35 - Why did Sergio look so freaky in the Most Muscular pose? 45:58 - Lou Ferrigno made the Most Muscular pose famous 48:00 - The vote for Best Most Muscular Pose 50:44 - The neck of Vic Siepke 53:44 - How would Jeff King have done competing in the IFBB? 55:06 - The potential of Matt Mendenhall 1:01:41 - Bonus Question - Who had the Best Legs in the Golden Era? 1:04:00 - The problem with winning too many trophies John on RX Muscle - NY Pro Review John Hansen Fitness.com Bodybuilding Legends Website Support the Podcast on Patreon Jerry Brainum's Applied Metabolics Newsletter John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

Jerry Brainum, Tom Terwilliger and Phil Williams discuss the topic of "Who Looked the Best in the Mandatory Poses" during the Golden Age of Bodybuilding (1960's to the 1980's). In Part Two of the interview, Jerry, Tom, Phil and host John Hansen look at the Rear Double Biceps, the Rear Lat Spread, the Overhead Abdominal Pose and the Most Muscular Pose and make their choices of the bodybuilder who looked best in each pose. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Beginning of the Podcast 4:10 - Review of the 2021 New York Pro 11:50 - Part Two of the "Who Looked the Best in the Mandatory Poses" interview 12:00 - Who has the Best Overhead Abdominal Pose? 12:46 - John Hnatyschak 13:25 - Thierry Pastel 13:55 - The combination of thick abs and a small waist 15:09 - Developing the obliques during ab training 16:46 - Frank Zane's abs 17:26 - Steve Michalik's small waist 18:13 - The benefits of doing a vacuum pose 21:16 - The vote for Best Abdominal Pose 22:37 - Who had the Best Rear Double Biceps pose? 23:00 - Phil Williams back at the 1988 Chicago Pro 25:28 - What makes up a great Rear Double Biceps pose? 26:26 - The best way to train for back separation and definition 27:20 - The importance of genetics in developing a great back 31:06 - Who had the Best Rear Lat Spread? 32:18 - What makes up a great Rear Lat Spread pose? 32:54 - Franco's great rear lat spread 33:14 - Tony Pearson's lat spread 34:55 - How Momo Benaziza's back inspired Dorian Yates 35:13 - Freddy Ortiz's freaky rear lat spread 36:45 - Samir's Christmas Tree lower back 38:22 - The vote for Best Rear Lat Spread 41:05 - Who Had the Best Most Muscular Pose? 42:00 - Harold Poole's Most Muscular 43:12 - Franco's Most Muscular pose 43:35 - The comparison of Sergio vs. Arnold in the Most Muscular Pose 44:15 - Gary Strydom's freaky most muscular 44:35 - Why did Sergio look so freaky in the Most Muscular pose? 45:58 - Lou Ferrigno made the Most Muscular pose famous 48:00 - The vote for Best Most Muscular Pose 50:44 - The neck of Vic Siepke 53:44 - How would Jeff King have done competing in the IFBB? 55:06 - The potential of Matt Mendenhall 1:01:41 - Bonus Question - Who had the Best Legs in the Golden Era? 1:04:00 - The problem with winning too many trophies <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5R2zpQOTwQ&amp;t=3302s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John on RX Muscle - NY Pro Review</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hansen Fitness.com</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodybuilding Legends Website</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast on Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.appliedmetabolics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerry Brainum's Applied Metabolics Newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Instagram Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Facebook Page</a>

Who Looked the Best in the Mandatory Poses, Part Two

Thanks John for very entertaining episodes.

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