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On this Episode Mike and Blair along with guest Co host Ryan Bickford discuss the NPC Nationals. This years competition, the history of the show, how it has changed over the years and what has caused some of those changes. Plus more

On this Episode Mike and Blair talk with UFC hall of famer and multiple time Middleweight champion Rich "Ace" Franklin. They discuss his nutrition and training both when he was actively competing and now. They talk about some of the amazing things Rich is taking part in currently with One Championship and the great experiences he is having now. As well as share some fun stories and plenty of shenanigans.

On this show Mike and Blair discuss who they thought were the top 10 90's bodybuilders. They discuss why, how they would place them if they were all at their best, as well as who some of their favorites are who may not have been top placers. They also announce a special guest for next weeks show.

On this Episode Mike and Blair discuss athletics and how the fun has been stripped away. How the focus in sports has switched from having fun, learning life skills and building self confidence. To the pressure of, if I'm not turning pro or earning a scholarship then I won't participate. Then how that mindset has transferred over to bodybuilding as well.

On this Episode Mike and Blair talk about how there can be only one winner, the benefits of losing and how you can use it to become better in all areas of life.

On this episode Mike and Blair bounce around a number of different topics. Including a rehash about the Olympia, prepping for shows and some of the pitfalls that can happen along the way. As well as some fun banter back and forth.

On this Episode Mike and Blair talk about the 2019 Olympia line ups and winners. Their opinions about what the athletes brought to stage and some of the circumstances they faced getting ready for the big stage and much more!

On this Episode Mike and Blair have special guest IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Vinny Galanti on. Vinny talks about how he got started in bodybuilding, what his training and nutritional guidelines are as he prepares for shows. What ups and downs he had over his career spanning from the time he was a teenager in the 80's till just last weekend with his victory at the IFBB Pitts Masters Pro show which included coming back from two shoulder surgeries!! What his next steps are and much more!!

On this Episode Mike and Blair talk about what they think it takes to make improvement and what it takes to push yourself to do so. How to define improvement. They also announce their upcoming "Old Skool Muscle Camp", answer questions from listeners, and announce next weeks special guest.

On this Episode Mike and Blair talk with renown bodybuilding and fitness photographer Greg James. Greg tells us how he went from being a competitor and fitness model to being on the other side of the camera. How he used his unique perspective to photograph bodybuilders and how the industry has changed since he starting shooting athletes in the late 90's to today and much more. Including some fun stories.