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- Yesterday53 min
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part Two
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 7x Mr. Olympia and 5x Mr. Universe, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Two of his interview, Arnold talks about winning his first Mr. Universe title in 1967 at 20 years old. Arnold also talks about the training he did to bulk up his physique, winning his second NABBA Mr. Universe title in 1968 and then competing in his first contest in America, the 1968 IFBB Mr. Universe, where he took second place to Frank Zane. Arnold also talks about training at Vince's Gym and Gold's Gym and his memories of Vince Gironda. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads three articles including an article about Arnold written by Albert Busek from the July, 1967 issue of IronMan Magazine, the 1967 NABBA Mr. Universe report written by Oscar Heidenstam from the January, 1968 issue of Muscular Development magazine and "How I Exploded My Chest" written by Arnold Schwarzenegger from the October, 1968 issue of Muscular Development magazine.
- 1 weeks ago40 min
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part One
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 7x Mr. Olympia and the undisputed King of Bodybuilding, is the guest on this special episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part One of his interview, Arnold talks about his first competitions in Austria as a teenager, winning the Best Built Man in Europe - Junior Division at 18 years old, moving to Munich, Germany in 1966, competing in his first NABBA Mr. Universe contest at 19 years old and meeting his idol Reg Park. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "How I Build My 22 1/2" Arms" by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the May, 1971 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine. www.BodybuildingLegendsShow.com www.JohnHansenFitness.com
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
1975 In Review, Part One with Jerry Brainum
Former Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine writer Jerry Brainum joins John Hansen to review the year 1975 in Bodybuilding for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part One of their interview, Jerry and John talk about the 1975 AAU Mr. America won by Dale Adrian and featuring the national debut of Robby Robinson. Jerry and John also talk about the 1975 NABBA Mr. Universe won by Boyer Coe (Professional) and Ian Lawrence (Amateur). At the end of the Podcast, John reads the article "Adrian Wins Mr. America" written by Dave Sauer for the September, 1975 issue of IronMan Magazine.
- Feb 8, 20261h 1m
Jon Jon Park, Part Two
Jon Jon Park, son of 3x Mr. Universe Reg Park, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Jon Jon talks about meeting Arnold for the first time in 1967 when he was a guest of his father's in South Africa, the many business interests owned by Reg Park and his memories of his dad competing in the NABBA Mr. Universe contest. Links: Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness programs Bodybuilding History: The 1960's on Amazon.com Bodybuilding History: The 1970's on Amazon.com John on RX Muscle
- Jan 26, 20261h 8m
Jon Jon Park, Part One
Jon Jon Park, the son of Reg Park, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Jon Jon talks about growing up in England and South Africa with his father Reg Park and his mother Mareon. He also talks about when Arnold came to South Africa to train with his father after winning the 1967 NABBA Mr. Universe, how Reg met his wife Mareon and the many businesses that his father ran. Jon Jon also talks about losing his house in the California fires last year. Links: Become a Patreon Member John Hansen Fitness Programs Bodybuilding History: The 1970's on Amazon.com Bodybuilding History: The 1960's book on Amazon.com
- Dec 22, 20251h 15m
Bodybuilding Year in Review - 1965 with Jerry Brainum
Jerry Brainum is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1965. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the major competitions from this year including the AAU Mr. America, the NABBA Mr. Universe and the IFBB Mr. America, Mr. Universe and the first Mr. Olympia. At the end of the podcast, John reads an article from the February, 1966 issue of IronMan Magazine about the 1965 Mr. Olympia, Universe and America. Links - Jerry Brainum's Newsletter Bodybuilding History: The 1960's book on Amazon.com Bodybuilding History: The 1970's book on Amazon.com
- Nov 5, 20251h 18m
Rick Valente - My Life's Ride
Rick Valente is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Rick is the author of his new book, My Life's Ride, and he talks about his life journey from growing up in Conneticut, moving to Florida and then finally relocating to Southern California. Rick also talks about training at Gold's Gym during the Golden Age of Bodybuilding and all the famous and influential people he met during this period of his life. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "Rick Valente: Between Myth and Reality" written by Rick Wayne for the October, 1984 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: John Hansen Fitness Programs Rick Valente book on Amazon Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website
- Sep 18, 20251h 17m
Bob Birdsong
Bob Birdsong, 1974 IFBB Mr. America winner, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Bob was one of the best bodybuilders during the Golden Age and he trained at the original Gold's Gym in the early 1970's alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu and Kent Kuehn. Bob made a comeback to competition in the early 1980's and placed very high in the IFBB professional competitions. Bob talks about how he started bodybuilding, competing in the AAU Mr. America in the early 1970's, switching over to the IFBB in the mid-1970's and competing against Lou Ferrigno, Sergio Oliva and others. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Bob Birdsong's Pilgrimage to Mr. America" written by Armand Tanny from the June, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine. Time Stamps: 3:00 - Emails to the Podcast 11:24 - Start of interview with Bob Birdsong 12:00 - When Bob started bodybuilding 18:37 - Bob's early competitions 22:50 - Moving to California 24:00 - Training at the original Gold's Gym 31:00 - Competing in the IFBB 36:00 - Taking a different path 45:15 - The 1974 contest season 47:35 - Returning to competition 53:00 - Steroids in the Golden Age 1:08:15 - John Hansen reads the article "Bob Birdsong's Pilgrimage to Mr. America" written by Armand Tanny from the June, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member John Hansen's Online Workout Diet Programs Bodybuilding Legends website Bodybuilding Legends YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends on Instagram
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