Bodybuilding Legends Show

Porter Cottrell, one of the best professional bodybuilders of the 1990's, talks about his career in bodybuilding. Porter talks about how he started training as a kid growing up in Kentucky (00:22:07), competing in his first few bodybuilding competitions (00:27:30), winning the light heavyweight class at the 1991 NPC Nationals (00:35:26), his impressive debut as a professional bodybuilder in 1992 (00:38:35), the death of Mohamed Benaziza (00:49:40) and his decision to step away from bodybuilding(01:10:00). Sponsored by Redcon1, Old School Labs and Florida Alternative Medicine.

1966 AAU Mr. America Bob Gajda is joined by his long time friends Al Jakich and Terry Strand to talk about the Golden Age of Bodybuilding in the 1960's and '70's in Chicago. They first talk about the crazy life of bodybuilder Rock Stonewall who managed Irvin Johnson's gym in Chicago while simultaneously running a prostitution ring in the city and running afoul of the Chicago Mob. Bob, Al and Terry also talk about Sergio Oliva and his legendary workouts at the Duncan YMCA, including the time he trained with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1969. They also reminisce about Sergio's crazy eating habits and his career with the Chicago Police Department.

1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson is a guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his years competing in the NABBA Mr. Universe contest in London. Chris first competed in the NABBA Mr. Universe in 1970 after winning the AAU Mr. America competition. Chris went on to win the 1973 NABBA Mr. Universe overall and the 1974 NABBA Universe in the Professional Division. He talks about competing against Franco Columbu, Frank Zane and Tom Platz, his association with his coach Bill Pearl and the importance of posing in a bodybuilding competition.

1979 AAU Mr. California Larry Jackson joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the Old School Days of Bodybuilding at Gold's Gym in Venice, California. Larry talks about how he started training at Bill Pearl's Gym before migrating over to Gold's Gym where he trained every day with Bodybuilding Legends such as Robby Robinson, Tony Pearson, Charles Glass, Kal Szkalak, Casey Viator, Samir Bannout and the Mentzer Brothers. Larry also talks about competing in the controversial 1978 Mr. America contest, winning the 1979 Mr. California contest, going up against Scott Wilson at the 1981 IFBB Mr. International contest and his thoughts on the two biggest bodybuilders he saw train at Gold's Gym. This episode is sponsored by Redcon1, Old School Labs and Florida Alternative Medicine.

Rick Valente talks about training at the Mecca of Bodybuilding, Gold's Gym, during the 1980's and '90's. Rick talks about his journey to California from Connecticut to train at Gold's alongside bodybuilders like Mike Mentzer, Robby Robinson, Casey Viator, Tom Platz and the Barbarian Brothers. Rick also talks about his time as the host of the ESPN Television show Body Shaping and his thoughts on what made Bodybuilding special during the Golden Era of the sport.

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is celebrating its One Year Anniversary with this special edition of the podcast. Host John Hansen shares clips from some of his favorite interviews conducted over the last year on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Included in Part One of this Anniversary Special are excerpts from interviews with Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors author Randy Roach, Pumping Iron: The Art and Sport of Bodybuilding author Charles Gaines, Roger Callard, Dorian Yates, Lee Haney, former IFBB Head Judge Roger Schwab, Danny Padilla, Roy Callender and former IFBB Judge Winston Roberts.

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is celebrating its One Year Anniversary with Part Two of this special podcast. Host John Hansen shares excerpts from some of his favorite shows over the last year from Season 4 - The 1990 Mr. Olympia contest, Season 5 - The NABBA Mr. Universe and Season 6 - The Larry Scott Years. John shares clips from interviews he conducted with Shawn Ray, Rich Gaspari, Dan Solomon, Peter McGough, Boyer Coe, John Brown, Dave Mastorakis and Jerry Brainum.

1985 NPC Nationals winner Phil Williams is a guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast talking about training during the Golden Era at Gold's Gym in the early 1980's and at George Turner's Gym in St. Louis during the late 1970's. Phil talks about meeting Mike Mentzer in 1978 and how Mike changed Phil's philosophy on training, working out with Ali Malla and Ray Mentzer at Gold's Gym and his friendships with Gunnar Rosbo and Samir Bannout and his recollections of the most amazing physiques and the hardest training bodybuilders he saw during the Golden Age of Bodybuilding.

Mass Monster Craig Monson joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his crazy life in Bodybuilding. In Part One of the interview, Craig talks about how he started lifting weights at 12 years old, seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dave Draper guest posing, his time spent in San Quentin Prison and training at Bill Pearl's Gym and Gold's Gym in Venice, California. Craig also talks about the crazy weights he used to build his 23 inch arms at his peak.

In Part Two of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, Massive Craig Monson talks about training at the legendary Muscle Beach in the 1980's, competing in the Mr. World contest in Europe with John Brown and meeting his bodybuilding idols Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva.

Nutrition Expert and Contest Prep Coach Chris Aceto is interviewed for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast about his early days in Bodybuilding. Chris talks about competing in bodybuilding competitions in Massachusetts, learning about training and nutrition from Bob Gruskin, training with Mr. America Jeff King, meeting Jay Cutler for the first time when he was a teenager, working at the Bodybuilding Camps in California in the 1980's and writing diets for the top bodybuilding pros at Gold's Gym in Venice, California.

Chris "The Real Deal" Cormier is interviewed by John Hansen for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his acclaimed Bodybuilding Career. Chris talks about when he started competing in bodybuilding as a teenager in the 1980's and what he learned from Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson. Chris also talks about winning the Mr. California title, training with Flex Wheeler in the 1990's, his gym rivalry with Mike Mattarazzo in 1991, winning the 1993 USA Championships and his run-in with Mike Tyson at the Roxie Nightclub in L.A. on Part One of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast.

Chris Cormier talks about competing as an IFBB Professional Bodybuilder in Part Two of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Show. Chris talks about competing in the Mr. Olympia and the Arnold Classic as well as winning the Pro IronMan and the Night of the Champions against bodybuilders such as Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Flex Wheeler, Kevin Levrone, Shawn Ray and Dorian Yates. Chris also relates his experience of training with Dorian at the end of his bodybuilding career.

Bodybuilding Legend Lee Labrada talks about his great bodybuilding career for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Lee talks about his rise in the sport of Bodybuilding, including winning the 1985 NPC Nationals and the IFBB Mr. Universe as a middleweight. Lee also talks about competing as one of the best professional bodybuilders of the 1980's and 1990's, taking second place to Lee Haney at the 1989 and 1990 Mr. Olympia contest, how he developed his iconic posing routines and his decision to retire from professional bodybuilding in 1995.

Bodybuilding Legend Shawn Ray talks about his extensive bodybuilding career in Part One of his interview for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Shawn talks about how he started bodybuilding as a teenager under the guidance of Mr. Universe John Brown, making the cover of Flex Magazine at 19 years old, winning the 1987 NPC Nationals at only 22 years of age, competing in his first pro show in 1988, being suspended in 1989 for an injury, failing the drug test at the 1990 Arnold Classic and his thoughts on his first few Mr. Olympia appearances in 1988, 1990, 1991 and 1992.

Bodybuilding Legend Shawn Ray talks about his bodybuilding career from 1992-2001 when he competed in the Mr. Olympia contest at his peak. Shawn analyzes each Mr. Olympia appearance and the competitors he competed against including Dorian Yates, Kevin Levrone, Flex Wheeler, Vince Taylor, Lee Labrada and Ronnie Coleman in Part Two of his interview for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast.

Bodybuilding Champion Tom Terwilliger talks about his bodybuilding career for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Tom talks about training as a teenager, the mentors who helped him advance his bodybuilding progress, the sabbatical he took from bodybuilding in his 20's and his rise to the top and winning the 1986 NPC Nationals in the light heavyweight class in Part One of his interview.

Tom Terwilliger talks about his career as an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder in Part Two of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Tom talks about competing in his first pro show against Gary Strydom and Mike Ashley in the 1987 IFBB Night of the Champions, his experience of competing in his first Mr. Olympia contest in 1989 and performing one of the most memorable posing routines in the sport. Tom also talks about competing in the 1991 Mr. Olympia with Lee Haney and Dorian Yates and the life lessons he learned from competing as a bodybuilder.

Roger Walker, the best bodybuilder from Australia in the 1970's and '80's, talks to the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast about his great bodybuilding career. Roger talks about how he started lifting weights when he was in the Marines, moving from England to Australia, being featured in the movie "Pumping Iron", winning the IFBB Mr. Universe in 1976 and competing in the Mr. Olympia contest from 1977-1982. Roger also gives his thoughts on the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest and where he thinks Arnold Schwarzenegger should have placed in one of the most controversial Mr. Olympia contests ever.

Mike Francois was one of the most successful pro bodybuilders in the 1990's until colitis ended his promising career. In his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, Mike talks about how he started competing in bodybuilding, his rise to the top of the amateur level including his overall win at the 1993 NPC Nationals and his very successful transition to the professional ranks. Mike won his first four pro shows including the 1995 Arnold Classic, where he defeated Flex Wheeler and Lee Labrada. Mike also explains the heavy training he utilized that developed his massive physique and the toll he went through when he was diagnosed with colitis at the end of his bodybuilding career. Sponsored by Old School Labs and Florida Alternative Medicine.