Arnold Netflix Documentary - Part Two with Jerry Brainum
Release Date: 06/26/2023
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info_outlineThis week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, writer Jerry Brainum returns for Part Two of his interview about the documentary on Arnold Schwarzenegger currently playing on Netflix. In the second part of their interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about Part One of the documentary "Arnold" which centers around Arnold Schwarzenegger's bodybuilding career. Included in the discussion is Arnold's introduction to bodybuilding in Austria, his temptuous relationship with his father and brother and choosing Reg Park for his role model. After the interview, John reads the article "As I Saw It..." written by Rick Wayne about the 1969 Mr. Olympia contest between Sergio and Arnold. (Time Stamps below)
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2:47 - Old picture of Jerry Brainum
3:30 - Happy Birthday Rachel McLish
4:48 - Brian Moss Interview
5:55 - Comments about the Mike Quinn Tribute
9:35 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum, Part Two
12:08 - The influence of Arnold Schwarzenegger
16:30 - The unseen footage of "Pumping Iron"
20:00 - 1970 Mr. World and Jim Lorimer
24:00 - Arnold growing up in Austria
27:20 - Learning from people around you
29:06 - The difference between Arnold and Sergio
32:40 - The influence of Reg Park
34:30 - How Arnold's father motivated him to succeed
37:30 - Arnold's brother
40:30 - Arnold's first night in America
44:00 - Arnold's friendship with Frank Zane
45:44 - Arnold and Joe Weider
47:00 - Contest reports in the magazines
54:20 - Arnold promoting bodybuilding in the '70's
55:40 - Will there be another Arnold?
1:05:54 - Host John Hansen reads the article "From Where I Sat.." written by Rick Wayne about the 1969 Mr. Olympia contest.
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