Bodybuilding Writer Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the big events in the Bodybuilding world in 1978. Jerry and John talk about Frank Zane winning his second Mr. Olympia title in 1978 over Robby Robinson, what made Frank Zane such a great bodybuilder, how bodybuilders used steroids in the 1970’s and ’80’s,…
On January 1st, 2019, the Bodybuilding Legend Ed Corney passed away at the age of 85. Ed competed in the 1970’s during the Golden Era of Bodybuilding. He won the IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe contest before beginning his professional career and establishing himself as the Master Poser, elevating the sport of bodybuilding to…
To celebrate the end of 2018, host John Hansen welcomes guest Jerry Brainum to go back in time and talk about what happened in the world of Bodybuilding 50 years ago in 1968. Jerry talks about meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger when he first arrived in America in 1968, how Arnold used the psychological tool called Modeling…
In Part Two of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, Phil Williams talks about winning the 1985 NPC Nationals and the 1988 Chicago Pro Show. Phil shares his memories of the training and nutrition strategies he used to win the biggest national title in the country over Lee Labrada and Ron Love. Phil also…
Phil Williams, one of the best amateur bodybuilders from the 1980’s, talks about the training and nutrition principles he used to win his first national title, the 1984 NPC USA Championships. Phil talks about how he trained to maximize his recuperation and build muscle mass to win the top amateur titles in the NPC. Phil…
Manuel Perry was one of the most promising amateur bodybuilders in the 1970’s, winning the 1977 AAU Mr. USA and taking first place in the Tall Class of the AAU Mr. America in 1977 and 1978. Manuel talks about moving from his hometown of Massachusetts to California in the mid 1970’s and training at the…
Franco Santoriello had one of the best physiques in bodybuilding in the 1980’s. As a teen competitor, Franco won four national titles in two years, beating out future bodybuilding legends like Eddie Robinson and Shawn Ray. Franco went on be a force on the national bodybuilding scene while in his early 20’s, eventually winning his…
1988 NPC USA Champion John DeFendis talks about his bodybuilding career for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. John talks about his crazy years of training with Mr. America Steve Michalik and what he learned from the Intensity or Insanity Training program. John also talks about winning the 1988 NPC USA Championships, the highlight of his bodybuilding…
Bodybuilding Champion Richard Baldwin talks about his extensive bodybuilding career in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Richard shares his stories of meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny Padilla, Tom Platz, Ron Teufel, Kal Szkalak and Samir Bannout as well as chronicling his great bodybuilding career, competing at the national level against some of the greats of the Golden…
Nutrition Expert and Contest Prep Coach Chris Aceto is interviewed for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his early days in Bodybuilding. Chris talks about competing in bodybuilding competitions in Massachusetts under the tutelage of Bob Gruskin, meeting Jay Cutler for the first time, training with Mr. America Jeff King, working at the Bodybuilding…
