Bodybuilding Legends Show

By John Hansen

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 Lege... more

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Number 1: Tim Belknap, Part Two
Tim Belknap, 1981 Mr. America, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Two of his interview, Tim talks about winning the 1981 Mr. America title over his rival Lance Dreher. Tim also talks about losing the IFBB Mr. Universe after the Mr. America and his quest to obtain his pro card over the next two years. Tim then talks about going over to Europe to compete in the NABBA and WABBA organization. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "The Training of Tim Belknap" written by Mike Mentzer for the September, 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Timeline: 0:45 - Introduction 3:45 - Patrick Moore wins the Texas Pro 7:00 - Start of interview with Tim Belknap, Part Two 46:45 - John Hansen reads the article "Tim Belknap's Training Routine" written by Mike Mentzer for the September, 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member John Hansen's Workout and Nutrition Programs Bodybuilding Legends Website
August 19, 202659min
Number 2: Tim Belknap, Part One
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 Pro Debut 18:00 - Start of interview with Tim Belknap 59:35 - John reads the article "Tim Belknap - The New Hercules" written by Franklyn Page for the May, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member John's Workout and Nutrition Coaching Bodybuilding Legends website
August 10, 20261h 10min
Number 3: Lee Haney and Roy Callender
Lee Haney, 8x Mr. Olympia, and Roy Callender, one of the top pro bodybuilders in the late 1970's and early 1980's, are the guests on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Roy and Lee talk about the training strategies that allowed them to build their legendary physiques, what today's bodybuilders are doing wrong in their training and how important it is to create iconic poses. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the September, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine called "The Winnah!", a profile of Roy Callender after he won the 1979 Pro Mr. Universe contest in Sydney, Australia. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 0:00 - Start of Podcast 4:46 - The Orlando Europa Seminar Series 7:30 - Building Muscle After 40 - Online Seminar (link below) 9:12 - 4 year Anniversary of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast 11:00 - Emails from last week's episode 20:00 - Start of Lee Haney - Roy Callender interview 23:36 - Lee's memories of Roy Callender 25:49 - Roy Callender's training strategy 32:20 - How Lee learned about training from Roy and Robby Robinson 33:53 - What today's bodybuilders are doing wrong in their training 42:36 - When Lee watched Roy compete in the 1981 Mr. Olympia 47:29 - What did Roy think of Lee when he won the 1984 Mr. Olympia 49:15 - Lee Haney's blessed career 52:00 - Lee's decision to retire from competition 55:22 - Roy's real age 57:05 - Bodybuilding is about longevity 1:01:45 - Lee and Roy's thoughts on bodybuilding today 1:10:20 - Creating iconic poses in bodybuilding 1:17:40 - Roy Callender's new training app 1:36:45 - John Hansen reads the article "The Winnah!", a profile article about Roy Callender after he won the 1979 IFBB Pro Mr. Universe in Australia from the September, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Building Muscle Over 40 Online Seminar Audio Book for Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends book Lee Haney's Training Certification Program Florida Alternative Medicine Bodybuilding Legends website Support the Podcast on Patreon John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page
July 06, 20211h 48min
Number 4: John Little Interview, Part Two
Bodybuilding legend Mike Mentzer passed away 20 years ago on June 10th, 2001 at the age of 49. In Part Two of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, author John Little continues his discussion about the life and legacy of this bodybuilding legend. John talks about the pro bodybuilding career of Mentzer, including his two Mr. Olympia appearances in 1979 and 1980. John also talks about Mike's addiction to speed, how he lost everything at one point in his life and his resurrection from his addiction. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads "The Thinking Man's Bodybuilder", an article about Mike Mentzer written by Jack Neary for the October, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Beginning of Podcast 3:45 - Audio book version of the Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends, Vol One book is now available (link below). 4:20 - The Orlando Europa July 2-3, 2021 8:17 - Bodybuilding Legends birthdays from last week 9:41 - Emails from last week's episode 20:43 - Start of John Little interview, part two 22:22 - The phases of high intensity training 25:53 - Comparing Arnold's 1975 training for the Mr. Olympia to the Colorado Experiment with Casey Viator 33:44 - Steroids and high volume training 34:49 - Mike Mentzer's honesty 36:43 - Mike's first pro show 38:10 - The Pittsburgh Pro 38:59 - 1979 Night of the Champions 47:54 - Frank Zane's reaction to beating Mike Mentzer at the 1979 Mr. Olympia 51:35 - Mike's intense contest prep for the 1980 Mr. Olympia 53:15 - The 1980 Mr. Olympia 54:55 - The infamous backstage meeting at the 1980 Mr. Olympia 1:00:15 - Why CBS television didn't broadcast the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest 1:03:32 - How Mike became addicted to amphetamines 1:08:00 - The way Mike was able to will himself to get better 1:19:23 - What was the cause of Mike's death? 1:36:00 - John Hansen reads the article "The Thinking Man's Bodybuilder" written by Jack Neary for the October, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Florida Alternative Medicine Audio Book for Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends book John Hansen Fitness website Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen's YouTube Channel John Hansen's Facebook Page John Hansen's Instagram Page
June 30, 20211h 59min
Number 5: John Little, Part One
Mike Mentzer passed away on June 10, 2001. To remember this bodybuilding legend on the 20th Anniversary of his passing, author John Little joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to discuss the life of Mike Mentzer. In Part One of the interview, John talks about the competitive career of Mentzer from 1970-1980 including the 1971 AAU Mr. America contest, the 1976 IFBB Mr. America, the 1978 IFBB Mr. Universe and the 1979 and 1980 Mr. Olympia competitions. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article about the 1976 IFBB Mr. America contest report written by Jack Neary for the January, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Beginning of the Podcast 4:00 - Audio Book of Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends, Vol. One is now available (link below) 5:05 - Emails from last week's episode 16:30 - John Little Interview, Part One 28:10 - Mike Mentzer's upbringing and character 34:00 - Mike's great genetics for bodybuilding 36:50 - How Mike got started in bodybuilding 47:30 - When Mike Mentzer went to see the 1965 Mr. Olympia contest 50:40 - Mike's first competitions as a teen 57:40 - When Mike changed the way he trained 1:05:19 - Why Mike choose to compete in the IFBB over the AAU 1:11:00 - The most satisfying contest Mike ever won 1:19:37 - When Kal Szkalak beat Mike at the 1977 Mr. Universe 1:23:40 - Mike wins the 1977 IFBB Mr. North America 1:26:09 - Why winning the 1978 Mr. Universe was the most important win of his career 1:27:40 - Mike Mentzer vs. Arnold 1:34:42 - John Hansen reads the 1976 IFBB American Bodybuilding Championships report by Jack Neary from the January, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine Audio Book for Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends, Vol One John Hansen Fitness website Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Page John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page
June 16, 20211h 49min