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October 1, 2006
Click here to listen to the Post Olympia Show!
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Just 12 hours after the crowning of new Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, Muscular Development's John Romano and Dave Palumbo joined Ironman Magazine's Lonnie Teper to break down the results of this historic evening. Get the lowdown on the top ten as well as who may have been misplaced of those not making the cut. Then TEAM MD made a major announcement regarding their digital division and new website. |
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September 20, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with Chad Nicholls
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Who better to have on the show just ten days before Ronnie Coleman attempts to break history by winning his 9th Mr. Olympia? Chad detailed Ronnie’s precise current condition, where he expects him to come in come Olympia time, the truth about whether Ronnie had any injuries or surgeries and his best attributes. Chad also gave us the low down on Gunther, Victor Martinez, Melvin Anthony and Mike Tyson. If you want to know the truth about Ronnie and the rest, this is the one place to get it! |
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September 13 , 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with top national bodybuilder, Dave Palumbo
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This week’s episode started with a brief discussion of the IFBB’s decision to allow Don Long to compete at the upcoming Atlantic City Pro Show and all the steps that were taken that lead up to the decision.
Dave Palumbo came on and talked about a host of topics, from competing in 17 pro qualifiers, his medical background, the truth around his arrest, his unique fat-shredding nutritional philosophies, his role at Muscular Development and his new product line. |
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September 6, 2006
Click here to listen to the Olympia Preview
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With the Mr. Olympia around the corner, Muscular Development’s Senior Editor John Romano and Ironman Magazine’s Lonnie “The Swami” Teper weighed in whether Ronnie gets number 9, Jay and Dexter’s chances at an upset and who the surprises of the show could be. With the predictions in the books, John Romano gave his thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding Peter McGough of Flex Magazine revoking MD’s press credentials for the Olympia weekend. MD’s potential response, the likelihood they will cover the Olympia and Flex Wheeler’s position on the issue were all discussed as well. |
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August 30, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Dexter Jackson
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The Blade stopped in for a visit just days after he started his contest prep for the upcoming Olympia. He talked about why he decided to do the Olympia this year, his training and cardio for the event and some of his fellow competitors, including Ronnie, Jay, Gustavo and Branch. Dexter also discussed the Arnold Classic, newcomer Phil Heath and his experiences with Muscletech in the past vs. Met Rx now. Dex also talked about his experience working with trainer Joe McNeal and training with fellow pro Marcus Haley. Come hear the Blade, five weeks out from the O! |
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August 23, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Melvin Anthony
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Talk about guns blazin’! Melvin held nothing back in discussing his opinions of fellow IFBB competitors, including Darrem, Phil Heath, Kamali, Vince Taylor, Dexter and Jay. Mel also told the true story behind his guest posing at the Colorado Pro Show, his NY Pro win, and what he really thinks about certain athletes being “pushed” at the pro level and who he has in his sights for the Olympia. If you like it straight and uncensored, don’t miss this one. |
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August 16, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with Bodybuilding Legend Flex Wheeler and Hardbody Entertainment CEO Fred Berger
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Flex’s appearance on the show was jam packed with information about both Flex the athlete and Flex the man. We spoke about Flex’s 4 Arnold Classic victories and 5 Ironman titles and why he feels he never captured a Sandow, his relationship with Dorian Yates, his rookie year vs. the rookie year of present phenom Phil Heath, and what he really liked and didn’t like about bodybuilding. We also got personal with Flex as he explained why many disliked the “old” Flex when he was competing and how different he is today, what caused the change, his challenges and battles with kidney disease, 9 life threatening surgeries and a near fatal car accident. Is he considering a comeback? Tune in to find out! If you want to get to know the real Flex, you’re not going to want to miss this episode.
Next up, to announce that Muscle Radio and Hardbody Radio have entered a sponsorship agreement with Hardbody Entertainment, the title sponsor of both the 2006 Arnold Classic and 2006 Olympia Weekend, the CEO of the company, Fred Berger, joined Larry and Flex for a segment. Fred outlined exactly what Hardbody Entertainment is doing at the Olympia, webcast information, the Olympia DVD, pricing, the Road to the Pros series and the company’s plans for the future. Stay tuned to the shows as we’ll bring you the latest info from this new powerhouse in the bodybuilding, fitness and figure industry. |
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August 9, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with 2006 USA Heavyweight Champ and New IFBB Pro Mike Ergas
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The IFBB’s newest pro, Mike Ergas, came in for a visit fresh off his heavyweight class win at the 2006 USA. Mike talked about his controversial second place finish at the 2005 Nationals, the emotional rollercoaster he was on at this year’s USA, his collegiate and grad school academic and athletic pursuits and where we’ll be seeing him on a pro stage. Make sure to check it out! |
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August 2, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with 2006 Overall USA Bodybuilding Champion Omar Deckard
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This week’s show started with a thorough recap of all the action that took place on stage at the USA, including a review of the scoresheets in each class. How close were the decisions in each class? Tune in and find out!
Just days after winning the show and earning his pro card, Omar Deckard shared his USA experience, his road to the pros that included ten pro qualifiers and lots of challenges, why he lives in Los Angeles but doesn’t train at Golds Gym in Venice and a host of other issues. This is a great opportunity to get to know the newest member of the IFBB and his plans for the future. |
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July 26, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with IFBB Pro Fakhri Mubarak and NPC USA's emcee, Lonnie "The Swami" Teper
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Ironman Magazine's Lonnie Teper joined us for a segment regarding the battle for the pro cards at the upcoming USA's. Lonnie talked about the assets and liabilities of favorites in the heavies and superheavies, including Leo Ingram, Omar Deckard, Mike Ergas, Lionel Brown and Jerome Ferguson were all discussed.
Speaking of the USAs, the guy who came out of nowhere to get his pro card in only his fourth contest last year, Light Heavyweight Champ and IFBB Pro Fakhri Mubarak, joined Muscle Radio to talk about his shocking win in '05. Fakhri disclosed that he almost pulled out of the USA the day of the show, twice, as well as his exact cardio program that made him the most shredded athlete in the contest. He also talked about the decision to develop his own supplement line while competing, his prep for the upcoming Atlantic City Pro Show the week before. the Olympia and a host of other issues. |
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July 19, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with IFBB Pros Don Long and Vince Taylor
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The current episode of Muscle Radio started with an in depth session with IFBB Pro Don Long. As many of you know, Don is planning to compete in the Atlantic City Pro Show in September but needs to get approval from the IFBB to do so in light of the kidney failure he suffered in 1999. Don took advantage of his appearance on the show to tell the WHOLE story, including a new form of dialysis he is on called “nocturnal dialysis”, his current health status, whether he intends to use diuretics and the real reasons that competing in this one event is very important to him. We also had Don’s sister on the air with us discussing her feelings about her brother’s return to the stage as well as Jim Manion’s current feelings about Don’s proposed comeback.
Next up, bodybuilding’s most controversial competitor at the moment, Vince Taylor, came on the air and talked about the exact details of the reasons he recently decided not to compete in the PDI and to stay with the IFBB and compete in this year’s Olympia. Vince spared no words in publicly speaking on the issue for the first time and also addressed whether there was any attempt by the IFBB to bring him back by securing a supplement contract for him or paying him a large sum of guest posing money, as was rumored on the internet. If you want to know exactly why Vince made the choices he made, straight from the man himself, Muscle Radio is the place to get it! |
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July 12, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with IFBB Hall of Famer Lee Labrada
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One of the true living legends of bodybuilding, Lee Labrada, came on for part 2 of his Muscle Radio interview. On part 1, Lee talked about his storied bodybuilding career and the state of bodybuilding today vs. the era when he competed in the 90s. Part 2 was all business as Lee disclosed the details of his Weider contract back in the day, why he turned down a $250,000 offer to join the WBF and being the first athlete to endorse Met Rx and help launch the company. Lee also talked about how and why he started his company, Labrada Nutrition, being named the fitness czar of the City of Houston and the program he created to get that city taken off the top of the annual Americas Fattest Cities list published by Mens Fitness. Last but not least, Lee detailed the exact diet, training and cardio programs he would put a hypothetical bodybuilder on for them to get shredded. This was a fascinating peak into the business side of the industry and a fail-safe program to get in shape by someone who is more than qualified to speak on both subjects. |
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July 5, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with IFBB Pro, Marcus Haley
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Probably the most meaningful Muscle Radio episode we’ve done so far. Marcus talked about his onstage road to becoming a pro, his success when he debuted with an impressive 4th place finish at the Colorado Pro Show and his training with IFBB Superstar Dexter Jackson for the upcoming pro show in Canada and, hopefully, the Olympia. Them Marcus shared his amazing off-stage story of having a crack-addicted mother, being shuffled in and out of various foster homes and a fatal shooting he was involved in with a friend. To say that Marcus got deep would be an enormous understatement. You never know who will be listening to the show that finds inspiration in his overcoming incredible adversity and a tough childhood. |
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June 28, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with IFBB Legal Counsel, Rick Collins
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The most respected lawyer in the bodybuilding industry, IFBB Legal Counsel, Rick Collins, joined Muscle Radio for a discussion of the legal implications of posting on internet message boards. Larry and Rick covered the liability of message board owners, defamation of both private individuals and public figures, threats that could lead to criminal charges and civil lawsuits and the legal implications of steroid related discussions on the boards. If you post on the boards, you need to hear this episode. |
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June 21, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with IFBB Pro Eryk Bui
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2002 USA Champ and 2004 NPC National Champ Eryk Bui was our special guest on Wednesday, June 21. Eryk has gained an incredible 60 pounds of pure muscle since 2002 and entered the pro ranks with an impressive top ten finish at the Ironman Pro earlier this year. Eryk discussed his training theories, his relationship with SprayFlex, the decision to turn pro and his future in the sport. |
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June 11, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with IFBB Pro Bill Willmore
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2005 NPC Nationals Champ and current IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Bill Willmore joined us on Muscle Radio on June 11th. Bill made his professional debut in Colorado and followed up in New York the following week, capturing two top 5 spots and an Olympia qualification. |
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June 5, 2006
Click here to listen to the interview with IFBB Pro Legend, Lee Labarada
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Mr. Universe Lee Labrada joined us on Muscle Radio, June 4th. He made his professional debut at the IFBB Night of Champions and beat seasoned veterans to become the overall champion. Ultimately, Labrada went on to acquire 22 major bodybuilding titles and was inducted into the IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Hall of Fame. He placed in the top four of the Mr. Olympia for seven consecutive years. Lee has been featured on the covers of 100 magazines worldwide, and has appeared on NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN and ESPN television. He is co-author of "Get Lean" and two exercise videos as well as owner of Labrada Nutrition. |
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May 28, 2006
Click here to listen to the replay with Johnny Stewart
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Fresh off his runner-up spot at the Masters World Championships, 5-Time National Bodybuilding Champion Johnny Stewart joined Muscle Radio. Johnny talked about his amateur and pro careers, all those nasty internet rumors and the training and nutritional techniques that he uses for his own success as well as the numerous national bodybuilding champion clients that he works with. |
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May 21, 2006
Click here to listen to the replay with 6x Mr. Olympia, Dorian Yates!
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6x Mr. Olympia, Dorian Yates joined Muscle Radio for an extensive interview. Dorian speaks on the famous black & white photos and how they came about. Dorian judged the New York Pro and shares his thoughts on the show. He addresses the question of whether Chris Cormier is training with him in England or not. His training regimines and tons more! This is an interview you don't want to miss. |
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May 14, 2006
Click here to listen to the Muscle Radio debut show
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Muscle Radio team member, Steve Weinberger joined us on the premier episode! Steve shares his thoughts with us on the Colorado Pro show. Your host Larry Pepe also shares a bit about himself and his goals for the show. |
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