On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, former Muscle and Fitness writer Jerry Brainum is the guest to talk about the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest. In Part Two of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the top competitors in the contest. They also talk about the Classic Physique Olympia and the retirement of Chris Bumstead. At the end of the interview, John reads the 1985 Mr. Olympia contest report written by Bill Reynolds from the February, 1996 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.

Time Stamps:

2:15 - Chris Bumstead planning to compete in Open Men's Bodybuilding

4:20 - John's current diet to get ripped

10:09 - New videos up on YouTube

11:00 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum, Part Two

11:05 - Andrew Jacked, 5th Place in the Mr. Olympia

19:45 - Hungry to win

23:42 - 2024 Classic Physique Olympia

27:00 - Chris Bumstead retires

33:30 - The popularity of the Classic Physique division

35:38 - Top competitors in Classic Physique

38:00 - Weight restrictions for Classic Physique

41:00 - Mandatory blood tests for Pro Bodybuilders

47:25 - Symmetry Round

51:00 - New divisions in Bodybuilding

1:02:50 - Prize money in the Mr. Olympia

1:15:42 - John Hansen reads the article "Haney: Two in a Row" written by Bill Reynolds for the February, 1996 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.

Links:

Jerry Brainum's Newsletter

Patreon Sponsor Link

John Hansen's Workout and Nutrition Programs

Bodybuilding Legends website