Season 7, Episode 193 – 1980 and 81 Olympia Controversies

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Season 7, Episode 193 - 1980 and 81 Olympia Controversies
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In this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads the contest reports of the controversial 1980 and 1981 Mr. Olympia contests from Muscle Mag International and Muscle Digest magazines. The articles included in this episode include “Arnold’s 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy” written by Jon Meade from the December, 1980 issue…

Season 7, Episode 192 – 1980 Grand Prix contests

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Season 7, Episode 192 - 1980 Grand Prix contests
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On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads a series of articles about the 1980 IFBB Grand Prix circuit as reported in Muscle & Fitness magazine. This was the first year in which the IFBB held a series of professional contests from February to May, 1980 featuring some of the best…

Season 7, Episode 191 – Mr. Olympia Articles

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Season 7, Episode 191 - Mr. Olympia Articles
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On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads a series of articles from Muscle Builder and Muscle & Fitness magazines about the Mr. Olympia winners from 1977-1983. The articles that are included in this episode include “How the Kid with the Football Exploded Robby’s Dream” about Frank Zane’s first Mr. Olympia…

Season 7, Episode 190 – Paul Becker, author of Mike Mentzer and Me

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Season 7, Episode 190 - Paul Becker, author of Mike Mentzer and Me
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Author Paul Becker joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for this episode to talk about his new book Mike Mentzer and Me. Paul explains what it was like to train with Mike Mentzer about a year before he passed away and what he learned about Mike’s training philosophy. Paul also talks about how he was able…

Season 7, Episode 189 – Arnold – A Portrait by George Butler

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Season 7, Episode 189 - Arnold - A Portrait by George Butler
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On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads excerpts from the book Arnold Schwarzenegger – A Portrait by George Butler. In his 1990 book, the director of the movie “Pumping Iron” displays his many rare photographs of Arnold Schwarzenegger from their relationship between 1972-1980 as well as sharing his thoughts and…

Season 7, Episode 188 – MuscleMag Articles

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Season 7, Episode 188 - MuscleMag Articles
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On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads a series of articles from some old MuscleMag International magazines from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. MuscleMag International magazine was published by Robert Kennedy. The magazine started in 1974 and it became one of the most popular magazines in the bodybuilding industry…

Season 7, Episode 187 – Pumping Iron – Quotes from the Book

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Season 7, Episode 187 - Pumping Iron - Quotes from the Book
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In this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen revisits the classic book Pumping Iron. John reads all the quotes included in the book as well as reading some of the relevant excerpts from the original book published in 1974 and written by Charles Gaines. At the beginning of the podcast, John talks…

6 Year Anniversary Special, Part Three

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6 Year Anniversary Special, Part Three
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For the final installment of the 6th Anniversary of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen selects some clips of his favorite interviews of the last six years. Included in Part Three of the 6th Anniversary special are interviews with Jerry Brainum about the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe and the 1971 Mr. Olympia, Australian photographer…

Season 7, Episode 186 – Bodybuilding Magazines, Part Six

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Season 7, Episode 186 - Bodybuilding Magazines, Part Six
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On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads a series of articles from the bodybuilding magazines from 1977. The articles that are included in this episode include “AFAB Star Wars” written by Denie for the Muscle Mag Annual 3, “Tom Minichiello Stages Successful Mr. Western Hemisphere/Mr. USA Contests” by Rick Wayne…

6 Year Anniversary Special, Part Two

6 Year Anniversary Special
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6 Year Anniversary Special, Part Two
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The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast continues the celebration of our 6th Anniversary with some excerpts from some of our favorite interviews over the last six years. Included in Part Two of the 6th Anniversary Special are interviews with Rich Gaspari, Rick Wayne, Jerry Brainum, Roger Schwab, John Little and Jack Neary. Episode aired August 20th, 2023