Season 7, Episode 246 – John Little, Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus, Part Two

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Season 7, Episode 246 - John Little, Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus, Part Two

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On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, author John Little talks about his new book Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus. In Part Two of his interview, John talks about Mike Mentzer’s physique progress in regards to his genetics vs his Heavy Duty training style. John also talks about Mike’s challenge of competing in the Frank Zane era, his weight for the 1980 Olympia.

Episode aired September 10, 2025.