Promoter Chris Minnes has been quietly at work producing some of the fastest rising bodybuilding competitions and events of recent years. Starting originally with the Tahoe Pro, Minnes has grown his endeavors extensively and now runs some of the sport’s biggest shows such as the Legion Sports Fest Pro. With an extensive behind the scenes knowledge of bodybuilding, we connected with Minnes to talk about the IFBB Pro’s past and future, the problem with prize money, and more.
Earlier this year, bodybuilder Santi Aragon announced that he would be retiring from the sport. At only 33 years old, this was a very surprising statement. Many bodybuilders compete well into their 40s, and in some cases, 50s. More shocking was the reason. He did not suffer a major injury or have health issues. He wanted to leave at the top of his prime before long term damages rear their head. In our latest podcast interview, Santi Aragon opens up about how the risks of steroid use and contest prep led to his retirement from bodybuilding.
For the past few years, Andrea Shaw has proven herself to be the new standout and reigning Ms. Olympia champion in Women’s Bodybuilding. After a five year gap of the division no longer appearing at the Olympia weekend – Shaw exploded onto the scene with Ms. Olympia’s return in 2020. Since then she has been the star to beat in the prestigious but often criticized division. We sit down with Shaw to discuss the rocky road of Women's Bodybuilding over the past decade, her bodybuilding origins, and discuss other trending topics in the sport.
Patrick Moore is a pro bodybuilder that believes his career in the sport is "just getting started." Moore has an interesting journey towards competitive bodybuilding. He started as a boxer but ultimately became jaded by the direction the sport was taking - and discovered his love for training, building his physique, and transitioned that into the much hyped competitor in bodybuilding we know today. In our podcast interview, we discuss his bodybuilding origins, his plans for the future, and his take on the direction bodybuilding (and boxing) is moving towards.
Milos Sarcev, iconic bodybuilding coach and former bodybuilder, returns to the Generation Iron podcast to talk about the latest trends in bodybuilding including the state of health in the sport and his newly acquired athlete, Regan Grimes, and their plan to dominate the Mr. Olympia competition in the near-future.
Jim Stoppani is an exercise physiologist and former competitive bodybuilder who has a deep passion for the sport. He was featured in the original Generation Iron documentary and has published many works via various bodybuilding media outlets. In our latest interview, we reconnect with Jim Stoppani to discuss the biggest trends in bodybuilding training and nutrition - separating the BS from the real deal science for healthy and powerful bodybuilding success.
Whitney Jones is a 3x Fitness Olympia champion – solidifying her third win at the Olympia 2021 this past year. It was a triumphant moment after falling to third place in 2020. She proved that her reign as an Olympia champion was not over. But her victory in 2021 is even more astounding upon the reveal that she competed with a broken leg. This information was not revealed until after she had already won the show. In our latest podcast interview, we discuss this shocking moment as well as tracing back to the origins of her career.
Tony Pearson is a former pro bodybuilder known for his iconic physique and a career that spanned from the 70’s through to the 90s. But before he was an established pro bodybuilder – he grew up through a tumultuous childhood of poverty, racism, and segregation. In 2019, he published a book detailing his life story. We sat down with Pearson to discuss his bodybuilding origins, his book, and the latest developments in the sport today.
Dr. George Touliatos, AKA Dr. Testosterone, is a medical professional who has been incredibly open about using his medical knowledge to realistically start a dialogue about the realities of drug use in competitive bodybuilding. He's provided insight into topics such as steroid use, insulin use, diuretics, and more in the hope to shed light on how to be educated and safe within the expectations set in pro bodybuilding. This week, we discuss these topics and more with Dr. Testosterone.
Berry De Mey is a former pro bodybuilder and current bodybuilding coach. Recently, he found himself in some hot water when he made a post on Instagram criticizing modern bodybuilding physiques. His comments came immediately after the Arnold Classic and Nick Walker’s massive win. In the aftermath, a controversial barrage of comments flooded De Mey’s post. Some defending and many criticizing his take on modern bodybuilding. This week we sit down with Berry to discuss in-depth his criticism of health in bodybuilding. We also touch upon his career life story and other trending topics in the sport.