Bodybuilding Legends Show

John Hansen
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This website is devoted to the Legends of Bodybuilding from the 1960's to the 1990's. Featuring extensive interviews with the Bodybuilding Stars from the Golden Age of the sport, the Bodybuilding Legends Show reveals the history of the sport of Bodybuilding through the careers of it's most legendary stars. Learn about the competitions, the emotions and the motivations of the best bodybuilders in the world. Each interview is full of video clips and photographs from the legendary competitions as well as colorful recollections of the Bodybuilding Era during it's classic years. Enjoy the best years of Bodybuilding on the Bodybuilding Legends Show website!

  1. 12/11/2022

    Rich Gaspari - "Gaspari" the Documentary

    Rich Gaspari, 1989 Arnold Classic Champion and 3x Mr. Olympia runner-up, joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about a new documentary about his life called "Gaspari". Rich also talks about bodybuilders turning pro today and how hard it was to get a pro card in the 1980's, recovering from his recent neck surgery, the importance of Bodybuilding History, his relationship with Joe Weider and the reality of getting older. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "The Knee in the Back that made Gaspari Rich" written by Jeff Everson for the December, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. (Time Stamps below)   Time Stamps: 4:00 - The passing of Jim Lorimer 8:35 - RIP Eric the Trainer 11:00 - The NPC Nationals 12:20 - Bodybuilding Seminar in January 13:15 - Arnold Amateur canceled 14:05 - Pumping Iron the book re-released 16:17 - Beginning of Rich Gaspari interview 17:17 - The Olympia in December 19:17 - The 1982 NPC Nationals 22:00 - The difficulty of getting a pro card in the 1980's 34:30 - Moses Maldonado 35:32 - Phil Williams 39:10 - "Gaspari" the documentary 45:12 - Canceling the Arnold Amateur 47:10 - Remembering Jim Lorimer 49:30 - Recovering from neck surgery 53:20 - Spreading the advice of fitness 56:50 - Pumping Iron the book re-release 58:15 - The importance of Bodybuilding History 1:00:00 - The legacy of Bill Pearl 1:08:55 - Doing what you love 1:11:15 - The Big 6-0 is around the corner 1:14:30 - The Bodybuilding magazines and Rick Wayne 1:15:30 - Rich's relationship with Joe Weider 1:29:00 - John Hansen reads the article "The Knee in the Back that made Gaspari Rich" written by Jeff Everson for the December, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John Hansen Fitness.com Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

    1h 43m

  2. 12/25/2022

    1972 In Review, Part One with Jerry Brainum

    The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast celebrates the end of each year by looking back at the Bodybuilding world 50, 40 and 30 years in the past. On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, guest Jerry Brainum joins host John Hansen to talk about the year 1972. In Part One of their interview, Jerry and John talk about the 1972 AAU Mr. America contest won by Steve Michalik. They also discuss the 1972 NABBA Mr. Universe contest won by Frank Zane in the Professional class and Elias Petsas in the Amateur division. At the end of the podcast, John Hansen reads two articles from IronMan Magazine. The first article is called "Physiques of '72...The Year in Review" written by Franklin Page from the May, 1973 issue of IronMan Magazine and the second article is titled "The Death of Bodybuilding" written by Steve Michalik from the September, 1972 issue of IronMan Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 4:00 - Mr. Olympia Review 8:00 - Emails from listeners 13:00 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 15:30 - Steve Michalik and steroids 27:15 - 1972 AAU Mr. America 28:20 - Pete Grymkowski 33:00 - Winning the Mr. America on personality 37:50 - Bob Birdsong 40:44 - Most Muscular award 43:25 - John Corvello 45:50 - Joe Abbenda 55:00 - Body part awards at the Mr. America 58:00 - 1972 NABBA Mr. Universe 1:06:00 - Building a good back 1:09:00 - No entry fees for the NABBA Mr. Universe 1:13:15 - Warren Frederick and Bill Grant 1:20:00 - Lou Ferrigno in the NABBA Mr. Universe 1:25:30 - The body changes when you get older 1:27:00 - Frank Zane wins the 1972 Pro NABBA Mr. Universe 1:35:00 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Physiques of '72...The Year in Review" by Franklin Page from the May, 1973 issue of IronMan Magazine. 1:54:04 - John reads the article "The Death of Bodybuilding" by Steve Michalik from the September, 1972 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Jerry Brainum's newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Online Coaching with John Hansen John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

    2h 4m

  3. 01/02/2023

    1972 In Review, Part Two with Jerry Brainum

    The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast continues its end of the year celebration by looking back 50 years at the year in Bodybuilding circa 1972. Guest Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to discuss the major IFBB competitions from 1972 including the 1972 Mr. Olympia with Sergio Oliva vs. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 1972 IFBB Mr. Universe won by Ed Corney, the 1972 IFBB Mr. World won by Mike Katz over Ken Waller and the 1972 IFBB Mr. America also won by Ed Corney over Leon Brown. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads two articles from 1972. The first is from the July, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder magazine titled "The Dark Shadow Over Arnold's Sun" written by Rick Wayne and the second article "Has Success Spoiled Arnold?" also written by Rick Wayne is from August, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 3:00 - 2022 Podcasts Review 9:50 - Seminar with Lee Haney on January 7th 12:00 - Emails from last week's show 15:45 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum - 1972 in Review, Part Two 16:25 - 1972 Mr. Olympia 23:35 - The judges scoresheet from the 1972 Mr. Olympia 31:09 - 1972 IFBB Mr. America 32:30 - Meeting Steve Reeves 38:50 - Leon Brown 43:00 - Rick Giofu 49:35 - Katz beats Waller at the Mr. World 54:00 - The 1972 IFBB Mr. Universe 1:10:00 - The 1972 IFBB Mr. International 1:24:22 - Host John Hansen reads "The Dark Shadow over Arnold's Sun" written by Rick Wayne from the July, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder magazine 1:33:45 - John reads the article "Has Success Spoiled Arnold?" written by Rick Wayne from the August, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. Links: Jerry's newsletter Applied Metabolics Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel

    1h 48m

  4. 01/09/2023

    1982 In Review, Part One with Jerry Brainum

    The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast celebrates the end of each year by looking back 30, 40 and 50 years at the events in the world of Bodybuilding. On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, we go 40 years back to the year 1982 to talk about the major competitions from that year. Guest Jerry Brainum joins host John Hansen for Part One to talk about the top amateur competitions from that year. Included in the discussion is start of the NPC organization with the first NPC American Bodybuilding Championships won by Lee Haney and the 1982 AAU Mr. America contest won by Rufus Howard. At the end of the podcast, John reads two articles from 1982 - "Howard Wins AAU Mr. America" written by Al Antuck from the November, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine and "Another Viewpoint - The NPC American Bodybuilding Championships" also written by Al Antuck from the March, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 5:40 - My seminar with Lee Haney in Massachusetts 8:55 - Emails from last week's show 12:20 - Hanging out with Lee Haney 14:50 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum - 1982 In Review, Part One 16:20 - The split between the AAU and the NPC 17:50 - The Joe Weider - Bob Hoffman rivalry 22:34 - The power of the Weider magazines 33:10 - The 1982 NPC American Bodybuilding Championships 1:22:40 - The 1982 IFBB Mr. Universe 1:34:40 - The 1982 AAU Mr. America 1:41:00 - 1982 NABBA Mr. Universe 1:48:42 - Kalman Szkalak 1:52:00 - Jerry competing in the 1974 Mr. Western America 1:58:00 - The end of the bodybuilding magazines 2:01:50 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Howard Wins the AAU Mr. America" written by Al Antuck from the November, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine 2:19:30 - John reads the article "Another Viewpoint - The NPC American Bodybuilding Championships" written by Al Antuck from the March, 1983 issue of IronMan Magazine.   Links: Jerry Brainum's Newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel Muscle Maturity Podcast on YouTube

    2h 40m

  5. 01/14/2023

    1982 In Review, Part Two with Jerry Brainum

    The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast celebrates the end of each year by looking back 30, 40 and 50 years at the events in the world of Bodybuilding. On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, we go back 40 years to the year 1982 to talk about the major professional bodybuilding competitions from that year. Guest Jerry Brainum joins host John Hansen for Part Two of his interview to talk about the top three major IFBB pro contests from 1982 including the 1982 Mr. Olympia, the IFBB Pro World Championships and the Night of the Champions contest. Included in the discussion is Chris Dickerson's victory at the 1982 Mr. Olympia in London, Albert Beckles winning the Night of the Champions over IFBB newcomer and NABBA Mr. Universe winner Bertil Fox and Beckle's victory at the Pro World Championship over Boyer Coe. At the end of the podcast, John Hansen reads two articles pertaining to the 1982 Mr. Olympia. The first is called "Dickerson Is New Mr. Olympia" written by Garry Bartlett from the March, 1983 issue of IronMan Magazine. The second article is titled "Chris Dickerson Wins the '82 Olympia" written by Bill Dobbins for the first issue of Flex Magazine (April, 1982). (Time Stamps below). 3:50 - Maui Trip 5:00 - The Arnold Classic list 8:15 - Emails from last week's show 13:30 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 15:00 - 1982 Mr. Olympia won by Chris Dickerson 35:00 - Champion bodybuilders getting old 37:40 - The other competitors in the 1982 Mr. Olympia 1:18:00 - The 1982 Pro World Championships 1:19:50 - The Night of the Champions in 1982 1:25:22 - Training the muscles more frequently 1:33:30 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Dickerson Is New Mr. Olympia" written by Garry Bartlett for the March, 1983 issue of IronMan Magazine. 1:50:20 - John reads the article "Chris Dickerson Wins the '82 Olympia" written by Bill Dobbins for the April, 1983 issue of Flex Magazine.   Links: Jerry's newsletter Applied Metabolics Transformation Challenge - Pro Physique Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website

    2h 21m

  6. 01/25/2023

    Old Bodybuilding Magazine Articles

    Host John Hansen reads five articles from some old bodybuilding magazines on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Included in the articles read for this podcast are - "The 1977 IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships" written by Jack Neary from the March, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine "Requiem for a Superstar?" written by Garry Bartlett from the November, 1987 issue of Body Power Magazine "Mr. Olympia Part II" written by Rick Wayne from the March, 1984 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine "Oh My Gosh, It's Really Rachel McLish" written by Rick Wayne from the June, 1984 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine "Arnold Schwarzenegger M+F Interview" written by Bill Dobbins from the March, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine   Time Stamps: 0:50 - John's trip to Maui 4:28 - Visiting Marjo and Hannu Selin in Maui 5:18 - Competitors in the upcoming Arnold Classic 8:30 - "Magazine Dreams" 12:00 - John Hansen reads the article "Requiem for a Superstar?" by Garry Bartlett from the November, 1987 issue of Body Power Magazine 29:25 - John Hansen reads the article "1977 IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships" written by Jack Neary from the March, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. 59:35 - John Hansen reads the article "1983 Mr. Olympia Part II" written by Rick Wayne from the March, 1984 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. 1:24:15 - John Hansen reads the article "Oh My Gosh, It's Really Rachel McLish" written by Rick Wayne from the June, 1984 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. 1:47:55 - John Hansen reads the article "Arnold Schwarzenegger M+F Interview" written by Bill Dobbins from the March, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Online Coaching with John Hansen Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel

    2h 7m

  7. 01/30/2023

    1992 In Review, Part One with Jerry Brainum

    Guest Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the year in Bodybuilding in 1992. In Part One of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the top amateur competitions from 1992 including the 1992 NPC USA won by Flex Wheeler and the 1992 IFBB North America Championships won by Paul Dillett. At the end of the Podcast, John reads the article "Beef...Beef...Beef, the 1982 Olympia Conclusion" written by Rick Wayne for the May, 1993 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. (Time Stamps below)   Time Stamps: 4:15 - Emails from last week's show 7:30 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum, 1992 In Review, Part One 8:25 - The NPC taking over 10:10 - Getting your pro card in 1992 12:32 - The Wellness division 29:20 - The 1992 NPC Jr. Nationals 32:10 - Flex Wheeler wins the 1992 NPC USA 34:30 - The genetics of Flex Wheeler 41:30 - Chris Duffy and James DeMelo 46:27 - Mike Francois in the 1992 NPC USA 48:20 - John "Tank" Sherman 49:46 - 1992 NPC Nationals 51:03 - Paul DeMayo and his early death 56:54 - Dean Caputo 57:45 - James DeMelo and his calves 1:01:52 - Paul Dillett wins the 1992 IFBB North America 1:10:33 - Genetic response to steroids 1:26:15 - The 1992 NPC Nationals results 1:30:55 - John Hansen reads the article "Beef..Beef..Beef, the '82 Olympia Conclusion" written by Rick Wayne for the May, 1993 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. Links: Jerry's newsletter Applied Metabolics Become a Patreon Donor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website

    2h 11m

  8. 02/07/2023

    Roy Callender - RC3

    Bodybuilding legend Roy Callender is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Roy is joined by his friend Carlos Benfaito to talk about Roy's new training app called RC3, a brand new technology the employs AI to help Roy train his clients remotely. Roy also talks to John about his early bodybuilding career including when he first moved to Canada, working with the legendary trainer/photographer Jimmy Caruso and his memories of some of the legendary bodybuilders he competed against. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Roy Callender - World Middleweight Champion" written by Jack Neary for the December, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 5:00 - "Dream Big" now available on Amazon Prime 8:00 - Emails from last week's show 12:00 - Roy Callender and Carlos Benfaito talk about the new training app RC3 44:20 - Roy talks with John about his early bodybuilding career 45:20 - When Roy moved to London 47:15 - Competing in the Mr. Universe in Miami 51:55 - Meeting Jimmy Caruso 59:00 - When Roy won Mr. Canada and Mr. Universe in 1977 1:01:13 - The beginning of pro bodybuilding 1:02:15 - Roy talks about some of the legendary bodybuilders he competed with 1:14:00 - John Hansen reads the article "Roy Callender - World Middleweight Champion" written by Jack Neary for the December, 1978 issue of Muscle Builder magazine.   Links: Become a Patreon Donor John's Online Coaching Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel

    1h 26m
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This website is devoted to the Legends of Bodybuilding from the 1960's to the 1990's. Featuring extensive interviews with the Bodybuilding Stars from the Golden Age of the sport, the Bodybuilding Legends Show reveals the history of the sport of Bodybuilding through the careers of it's most legendary stars. Learn about the competitions, the emotions and the motivations of the best bodybuilders in the world. Each interview is full of video clips and photographs from the legendary competitions as well as colorful recollections of the Bodybuilding Era during it's classic years. Enjoy the best years of Bodybuilding on the Bodybuilding Legends Show website!

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  • Creator
    John Hansen
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2022
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017 Body Building Legends Show
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