The Menace Podcast
2 Seasons
Bodybuilding legend Dennis James takes viewers along on provocative and free-wheeling interviews with the world's top bodybuilders and coaches. Watch free with registration. Share comments. Stay up to date.
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44:53Episode 36
MIKE O'HEARN on the Menace Podcast
Episode 36
Mike O’Hearn talks with Dennis James, about being a bodybuilding icon often considered one of the greatest ambassadors of the sport of bodybuilding. O’Hearn remains as ripped today as he did when he began competing more than four decades ago.
At age 52, Mike O’Hearn remains the face of bodybuil...
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51:31Episode 34
JUAN MOREL on The Menace Podcast
Episode 34
Dennis James speaks with former Mr Olympia competitor and MyCookieDealer Juan Morel about growing up in Manhattan, NY, and what made him decide to be a bodybuilder.
As a young man Juan began to buy bodybuilding magazines, and saw competitors such as Ronnie Coleman, Kevin Levrone and Flex Wheeler...
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59:32Episode 34
SAMIR BANNOUT on The Menace Podcast
Episode 34
Samir Bannout (Mr. Olympia 1983) one of only 16 people on the planet with the title "Mr. Olympia" speaks with Dennis James about following the sport, what has changed in bodybuilding and in the Mr. Olympia contest over the years.
Lifting in Lebanon as a young man, looking up to Arnold in the 70'...
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52:00Episode 33
GEORGE FARAH on The Menace Podcast
Episode 33
George "The Guru" Farah speaks with Dennis James about his history and background being a bodybuilder, coming back from tragedy and competing at the Olympia. How George Farah helps coach bodybuilding champions. And the results.
"Entanglement" is the foundation of George Farah's coaching and his ...
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1:02:15Episode 32
Branch-Warren on The Menace Podcast
Episode 32
Dennis James talks with Branch Warren, the 2007 New York Pro winner and two-time top-3 Mr. Olympia finisher.
Work ethic and determination are phrases that get thrown around quite often. But if you know anything about Branch Warren, they apply to nearly every aspect of the Texas native’s life. Th...
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1:02:24Episode 31
JAMES HOLLINGSHEAD on The Menace Podcast
Episode 31
Dennis James speaks with James Hollingshead on the Menace Podcast about his similarities to Dorian, his diet, traveling difficulties due to COVID and his conditioning and training routine as Mr Olympia approaches - Will other bodybuilders come in big to compete with Rami instead of being in top c...
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1:00:36Episode 30
LEE LABRADA on The Menace Podcast
Episode 30
Dennis James talks with Lee Labrada who placed in the Top 5 for each of the seven years he competed in Mr. Olympia.
It’s one thing for a father to predict great success for his son, but it’s another when the father is a legend in the son’s sport. Lee Labrada has won 13 professional bodybuilding ...
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43:29Episode 22
The Menace Podcast - Keone Pearson
Episode 22
Keone Pearson appears on this week's episode of The Menace Podcast to discuss his vision for the future after transitioning from the Pro Classic Physique to the 212 division.
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46:22Episode 21
The Menace Podcast - Robert Timms
Episode 21
Host of "The Menace Podcast" Dennis James interviews IFBB Classic Physique Pro Robert Timms and talks about his battle against cancer and his future plans.
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Janet Layug Talks About Her Past and Future on The Menace Podcast
Episode 20
There are many deserving champions throughout all the divisions in bodybuilding and physique sports. Arguably, the most popular athlete in the Bikini division is the reigning Bikini Olympia Champion, Janet Layug. Her physique, confidence, and dedication to improving connected her with fans all ov...
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59:05Episode 19
Steve Kuclo on The Menace Podcast
Episode 19
From fighting fires to competing for Arnold and the Olympia 2021 to swimming with the financial sharks on Shark Tank. Steve Kuclo does it all.
Steve Kuclo speaks frankly about Iain Valliere and his 2nd place finish at the 2021 IFBB Texas Pro as well as his final chance to qualify for this year’s...
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Blessing Awodibu: “My Dream is to Compete at the Olympia”
Episode 18
The sport of bodybuilding is full of rising stars that want to be recognized as champions in the near future. One of those stars is Blessing Awodibu. A native of Nigeria who moved to Ireland as a child, Awodibu saw initial fame through entertaining videos on social media. He told Dennis James on ...
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52:56Episode 17
The Menace Podcast- Breon Ansley
Episode 17
2x Classic Physique Champion Breon Ansley shares his struggles and mindset going into Mr. Olympia 2021 and is hungrier more than ever.
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Sergio Oliva Jr. Carries an Olympia Sized Legacy with Him
Episode 16
Many bodybuilders can understand the position that their contemporaries are in when they step onstage at any IFBB Pro League show. That can’t be said about Sergio Oliva Jr.
Oliva Jr. is the only person in the sport that is the son of a former Mr. Olympia — that would be three-time champion Sergi...
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1:10:55Episode 15
VICTOR MARTINEZ on The Menace Podcast
Episode 15
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William Bonac Was Very Close to Never Competing in Bodybuilding
Episode 14
Everyone loves a success story. Seeing or hearing about someone overcoming hurdles and hardships to reach a point of prosperity can be inspiring for those that need it. Bodybuilding fans can find such a story in the form of William Bonac. The superstar from the Netherlands is considered by many t...
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Wesley Vissers Prepares and Competes in a Classic Way
Episode 13
Many of the most popular competitors in the IFBB Pro League reside in the Classic Physique division. Chris Bumstead may be the Olympia champion and face of that division, but there are numerous stars that live around the world. One of them is Wesley Vissers of the Netherlands, and he is much more...
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Kamal Elgargni Made Bodybuilding a Booming Business
Episode 12
One goal of every bodybuilder is to be able to parlay the training into business success. It isn’t only about paying the bills this month. Long-term financial freedom as to be considered as well. Great examples of champions who mastered the business world include Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jay Cut...
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Derek Lunsford Hopes Change Will Help Him Win the 212 Olympia Title
Episode 11
Derek Lunsford was a rising star in the 212 division that appeared to be on an express lane to legendary status. He went from winning the 2017 USA’s to taking first at the Tampa Pro six days later. He then went on to place fifth after the Olympia a few weeks later. He then followed that up with a...
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49:11Episode 11
Craig Golias Has Become a Big Deal
Episode 11
Many young men have joined gyms and started lifting weights with the purpose of getting as big as possible. If you were to take their deepest thoughts and turn them into a real person, the result would be Craig Golias. At six feet, three inches tall, Golias normally weighs in the neighborhood of ...
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Chris Bumstead Had to Go Cross-Country to Train
Episode 10
Ever since the start of the pandemic, people in the bodybuilding and fitness industry have had to make adjustments to support their lifestyles. This included people at the Olympia level as well. For evidence to back this up, look no further than two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bu...
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Andrea Shaw
Dennis James interview with 2020 Ms. Olympia and Ms Rising Phoenix champion, Andrea Shaw on this week's episode of The Menace Podcast.
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Dexter Jackson
When Dexter Jackson accepted his ninth-place finish at the 2020 Olympia, it was the conclusion of a 22-year bodybuilding career that many consider one of the greatest ever. The 2008 Mr. Olympia, five-time Arnold Classic winner, and all-time record holder for pro wins (29), joined Dennis James for...