Tim Belknap, Part One
Bodybuilding Legends Show
Tim Belknap, 1981 Mr. America, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part One of his interview, Tim talks about why he started weight training to be a bodybuilder, the challenges he faced with being a diabetic, his rise to the top of the amateur level and winning the Mr. America title in 1981 over his rival, Lance Dreher. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "Tim Belknap - The New Hercules" written by Franklyn Page for the May, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine. Timeline: 0:30 - Introduction 3:20 - Emails to the Podcast 8:00 - John's...
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Jerry Brainum Talks About the Arnold Interview
Bodybuilding Legends Show
Jerry Brainum is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the recent Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview featured on this podcast. Jerry and host John Hansen go over all five parts of the Arnold Interview in detail where Jerry offers his thoughts on the topics that Arnold covered. After the interview with Jerry, John reads the article "Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview: Part One" written by Bill Dobbins for the March, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:40 - Emails to the Podcast 6:45 - Start of interview with Jerry...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part Five
Bodybuilding Legends Show
In his fifth and final part of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about the publicity surrounding the book and movie "Pumping Iron" and how bodybuilding began to be accepted into the general public and into Hollywood in the late 1970's. Arnold also talks about the controversy involved in the 1980 Mr. Olympia which he won after a 5 year layoff. Arnold also explains how he was able to launch his career as a movie star after he stopped competing in Bodybuilding. At the end of the article, host John Hansen reads the article "1975 World Bodybuilding...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part Four
Bodybuilding Legends Show
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Four of his interview, Arnold talks about not being allowed to compete in the 1971 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe against Bill Pearl and Sergio, winning the 1971 Mr. Olympia unopposed, winning a close battle with Sergio at the 1972 Mr. Olympia, having knee surgery after injuring his knee during a guest posing exhibition, the Tijuana Incident at the 1973 Mr. International and winning the 1973 Mr. Olympia and the book Pumping Iron. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads three articles including the...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part Three
Bodybuilding Legends Show
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 7x Mr. Olympia and 5x Mr. Universe, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Three of his interview, Arnold talks about meeting Sergio Oliva in 1968 and then training with him at the Duncan YMCA in 1969. Arnold also talks about competing against Sergio at the 1969 Mr. Olympia on the same night he won the 1969 IFBB Mr. Universe contest. Arnold continues talking about Sergio as he talks about the three competitions he won in 1970 including the NABBA Pro Mr. Universe, the AAU Pro Mr. World and the 1970 Mr. Olympia. At the end of the podcast,...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part Two
Bodybuilding Legends Show
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...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part One
Bodybuilding Legends Show
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...
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1975 In Review, Part One with Jerry Brainum
Bodybuilding Legends Show
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.
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Jon Jon Park, Part Two
Bodybuilding Legends Show
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:
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Jon Jon Park, Part One
Bodybuilding Legends Show
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:
info_outlineJerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to continue the Review of the year 1984 in Bodybuilding. In Part Three of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1984 Mr. Olympia contest in which Lee Haney won his first Mr. Olympia title and Sergio Oliva made a comeback to the IFBB after 12 years. John and Jerry also talk about the 1984 Pro World and the World Grand Prix championships, both won by Albert Beckles.
Time Stamps:
5:00 - Pro Physique Transformation Challenge
6:30 - Patreon Members Newsletter
7:50 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum
8:15 - 1984 Mr. Olympia review
8:45 - The return of Sergio Oliva
20:28 - Old School vs New School
22:05 - Lee Haney, Mr. Olympia
28:50 - Mohamed Makkaway
30:00 - Jusup Wilkosz
32:18 - Albert Beckles
40:00 - Roy Callender
40:55 - Samir Bannout
46:10 - Bob Paris
47:33 - Sergio Oliva
53:33 - Tom Platz
56:15 - Bob Birdsong
58:35 - Chris Dickerson
1:00:30 - Tony Pearson
1:04:12 - Boyer Coe
1:07:00 - No Night of the Champions in 1984
1:07:30 - 1984 Pro World Championships
1:13:10 - 1984 World Grand Prix
Links:
Jerry's Newsletter Applied Metabolics
Bodybuilding Legends Patreon Membership
Pro Physique Transformation Challenge
John Hansen's Workout and Nutrition Programs