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Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness, Flex and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to discuss the 1994 Mr. Olympia contest. In Part Two of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the results from the 1994 Mr. Olympia and the Grand Prix contests that took place in the weeks following the Olympia. At the end of the interview, John reads the article "Dorian the Devastator" written by Rosemary Hallum from the March, 1995 issue of MuscleMag International magazine. Time Stamps: 3:10 - Starting the diet 4:52 - John Little's book about Mike Mentzer 5:55 - Emails to the Podcast 7:55 - Bodybuilding: Tracing the Evolution of the Ultimate Physique book 15:30 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum, Part Two 19:00 - Kevin Levrone at the 1994 Mr. Olympia 20:25 - Paul Dillett, 4th place at the 1994 Mr. Olympia 23:00 - Porter Cottrell, 5th place at the 1994 Mr. Olympia 23:30 - Chris Cormier in his first Mr. Olympia 24:20 - Nasser at the 1994 Mr. Olympia 26:00 - Charles Clairmonte at the 1994 Mr. Olympia 27:05 - The deep line-up at the 1994 Mr. Olympia 28:45 - The most overlooked bodybuilder at the 1994 Mr. Olympia 30:18 - The European Grand Prix contests  33:30 - Training the abs 40:30 - The danger of diuretics 41:50 - The movie "Magazine Dreams" 53:15 - The inspiration of Steve Reeves 1:01:40 - John reads the article "Dorian the Devastator" written by Rosemary Hallum for the March, 1995 issue of MuscleMag International magazine. Links: Jerry's newsletter Applied Metabolics [https://www.appliedmetabolics.com/] Become a Patreon Member [https://www.patreon.com/c/johnhansen/membership] John Hansen's Workout and Nutrition Programs [https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/] Bodybuilding Legends website [https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/]

On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, Jerry Brainum is the guest to review the 1994 Mr. Olympia contest. In Part One of their interview, Jerry and host John Hansen first talk about the recent passings of bodybuilders Lloyd "Red" Lerille and Pat Neve. Jerry and John also begin their discussion of the 1994 Mr. Olympia contest in which Dorian Yates won his third title over Shawn Ray and Kevin Levrone. At the end of the interview, John reads two articles. The first article is the contest report of the 1960 AAU Mr. America won by Red Lerille. This article comes from the August, 1960 issue of IronMan Magazine. The second article  Time Stamps: 3:44 - Emails to the podcast 6:00 - Start of the interview with Jerry Brainum 7:15 - Tribute to Lloyd "Red" Lerille, 1960 Mr. America 12:35 - Tribute to Pat Neve, 1974 Mr. USA 24:35 - Robby Robinson death rumors 27:30 - Jerry in "Death Race 2000" 33:00 - Review of the 1994 Mr. Olympia 51:55 - John reads the 1960 AAU Mr. America contest report written by Peary Rader from the August, 1960 issue of IronMan Magazine. 1:08:12 - John reads the article "How Pat Neve is Training for the Mr. America" written by Bill Reynolds from the July, 1976 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Jerry's Newsletter - Applied Metabolics [https://www.appliedmetabolics.com/] Become a Patreon Member [https://www.patreon.com/c/johnhansen/membership] John Hansen Workout and Nutrition Programs [https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/programs/] Bodybuilding Legends website [https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/]

Jack Neary, one of bodybuilding's greatest writers to cover the sport, joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Two of his interview. In this interview, Jack talks about when he was suspended from the IFBB for a contest article he wrote. He also talks more about Robby Robinson and Kal Szkalak and he gives his thoughts on why Arnold Schwarzenegger entered the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "The 1976 IFBB World Championships, Mr. Universe report" written by Jack Neary for the February, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine.  Time Stamps: 2:07 - John's review of the movie "Magazine Dreams" 4:40 - Bodybuilding: Tracing the Evolution of the Ultimate Physique 8:50 - Beginning of Jack Neary Interview, Part Two 9:00 - When Jack got banned by the IFBB 17:40 - Robby Robinson's personality 21:55 - When Jack first saw Lee Haney 23:10 - How hard did Robby train? 25:22 - Jack's impression of Kal Szkalak 35:30 - Why did Arnold enter the 1980 Mr. Olympia? 39:10 - Frank Zane's Mr. Olympia reign 41:45 - The Golden Age of Bodybuilding compared to today 48:40 - When Jack got deported from the United States 59:40 - John Hansen reads the article "1976 IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships Mr. Universe report" written by Jack Neary from the February, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine.  Links: Become a Patreon Member [https://www.patreon.com/c/johnhansen/membership] John's Online Workout and Nutrition Programs [https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/programs/] Bodybuilding Legends Website [https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/] Bodybuilding Legends on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildinglegendsshow/] Bodybuilding Legends on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057266688869]

Jack Neary, one of the best writers to ever write for Joe Weider's Muscle Builder magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part One of his interview, Jack talks about his friendship with Mike Mentzer as well as his thoughts about the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest including the backstage argument with Mentzer and Arnold. Jack also talks about his relationship with Robby Robinson in the late 1970's. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "The Heat is On" written by Jack Neary for the November, 1976 issue of Muscle Builder magazine.  Time Stamps: 4:50 - Emails to the Podcast 8:10 - Start of interview with Jack Neary, Part One 9:25 - The popularity of Mike Mentzer 28:50 - The backstage meeting at the 1980 Olympia 34:45 - Jack's thoughts on the 1980 Mr. Olympia 49:15 - Franco winning the 1981 Olympia 52:15 - Jack's friendship with Robby Robinson 1:03:00 - John Hansen reads the article "The Heat Is On" written by Jack Neary for the November, 1976 issue of Muscle Builder magazine.   Links: Become a Patreon Member [https://www.patreon.com/c/johnhansen/membership] John's Online Workout and Diet Programs [https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/programs/] Bodybuilding Legends Website [https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/] Bodybuilding Legends on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildinglegendsshow/] Bodybuilding Legends on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057266688869]

On. this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen talks about the passing of Lloyd "Red" Lerille, 1960 AAU Mr. America, who passed away on March 14, 2025. John reads an article about Red when he won the 1960 Mr. America contest from IronMan Magazine. John also reads a series of articles written by Jack Neary, one of the best writers to work for Muscle Builder Magazine in the late 1970's.  Time Stamps: 1:00 - The passing of Red Lerille 2:15 - The rumor of Robby Robinson's death 4:00 - Upcoming Jack Neary interview 8:00 - 2025 Arnold Classic review 9:05 - Emails to the Podcast 13:15 - John reads the article "How I Became a Mr. America" written by Peary Rader for the August, 1960 issue of IronMan Magazine. 23:10 - John reads the article "The 1976 American Bodybuilding Championship" written by Jack Neary for the January, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 37:05 - John reads the article "In Two Years, I'll Reach the Top" written by Jack Neary for the December, 1976 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 50:16 - John reads the article "The Thinking Man's Bodybuilder" written by Jack Neary for the October, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 1:13:50 - John reads the article "He Paid His Dues, Now He's Being Paid Back" written by Jack Neary for the September, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine.  Links: Become a Patreon Member for the Podcast [https://www.patreon.com/c/johnhansen/membership] John Hansen Workout and Nutrition Programs [https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/programs/] Bodybuilding Legends Show website [https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/] Bodybuilding Legends Podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildinglegendsshow/] Bodybuilding Legends Podcast on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057266688869]