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's and the early days of bodybuilding in Southern California.
Winning the Olympia and what it meant back then, art and posing, and learning from Frank Zane. What could be better nowadays (Nothing against who is competing now or in a derogatory way).
Training to the extreme and the drawbacks.
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GEORGE FARAH on The Menace Podcast
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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Branch-Warren on The Menace Podcast
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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JAMES HOLLINGSHEAD on The Menace Podcast
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...
