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 Report, Part 2" written by Armand Tanny from the July, 1976 issue of Muscle Builder magazine and "Mr. Olympia is No Popularity Contest", written by Rick Wayne for the October, 1981 issue of Muscle&Fitness magazine.  Links: John Hansen Training and Nutrition Programs Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website

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 "1971 Mr. Universe" report written by Bob Hise from the April, 1972 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine, "Has Success Spoiled Arnold?" by Rick Wayne and "The Biggest Cut of All" also written by Rick Wayne from the August, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine.  Become a Patreon Member John Hansen's Training and Nutrition Programs

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, host John Hansen reads three articles from Muscle Builder/Power magazine including "From Where I Sat" by Rick Wayne from the March, 1970 issue and "The Night A Legend Died" by Rick Wayne and "The Great Olympia Posedown" written by Robert Kennedy in the July, 1971 issue.  Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:55 - The passing of Albert Beckles 14:20 - Beginning of interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part Three 14:50 - Meeting Sergio for the first time 17:40 - Training with Sergio 23:00 - Competing against Sergio at the 1969 Mr. Olympia 25:32 - 1969 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe 27:00 - Winning the 1970 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe 27:35 - 1970 Pro Mr. World  30:25 - 1970 Mr. Olympia 32:17 - Photo shoots with Jimmy Caruso 33:50 - Studying other bodybuilders 35:30 - Worrying about the competition 37:05 - Psyching out Mike Mentzer 38:00 - When Sergio walked off the stage 40:13 - Beating Reg Park in 1970 43:30 - John Hansen reads the article "From Where I Sat" written by Rick Wayne from the March, 1970 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine 1:04:30 - John reads the article "The Great Olympia Posedown" written by Robert Kennedy from the July, 1971 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 1:12:25 - John reads the article "The Night a Legend Died" written by Rick Wayne from the July, 1971 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member Albert Beckles Interview John Hansen Workout and Nutrition Plans  

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 podcast, host John Hansen reads three articles including an article about Arnold written by Albert Busek from the July, 1967 issue of IronMan Magazine, the 1967 NABBA Mr. Universe report written by Oscar Heidenstam from the January, 1968 issue of Muscular Development magazine and "How I Exploded My Chest" written by Arnold Schwarzenegger from the October, 1968 issue of Muscular Development magazine. 

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 Muscle Builder/Power magazine. www.BodybuildingLegendsShow.com www.JohnHansenFitness.com  

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.

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: Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness programs Bodybuilding History: The 1960's on Amazon.com Bodybuilding History: The 1970's on Amazon.com John on RX Muscle

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: Become a Patreon Member John Hansen Fitness Programs Bodybuilding History: The 1970's on Amazon.com Bodybuilding History: The 1960's book on Amazon.com

Jerry Brainum is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1965. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the major competitions from this year including the AAU Mr. America, the NABBA Mr. Universe and the IFBB Mr. America, Mr. Universe and the first Mr. Olympia. At the end of the podcast, John reads an article from the February, 1966 issue of IronMan Magazine about the 1965 Mr. Olympia, Universe and America. Links -  Jerry Brainum's Newsletter Bodybuilding History: The 1960's book on Amazon.com Bodybuilding History: The 1970's book on Amazon.com

Rick Valente is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Rick is the author of his new book, My Life's Ride, and he talks about his life journey from growing up in Conneticut, moving to Florida and then finally relocating to Southern California. Rick also talks about training at Gold's Gym during the Golden Age of Bodybuilding and all the famous and influential people he met during this period of his life. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "Rick Valente: Between Myth and Reality" written by Rick Wayne for the October, 1984 issue of Flex Magazine.  Links: John Hansen Fitness Programs Rick Valente book on Amazon Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website