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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 2H

Jerry Brainum Talks About the Arnold Interview

from Bodybuilding Legends Show

Jerry Brainum is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the recent Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview featured on this podcast. Jerry and host John Hansen go over all five parts of the Arnold Interview in detail where Jerry offers his thoughts on the topics that Arnold covered. After the interview with Jerry, John reads the article "Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview: Part One" written by Bill Dobbins for the March, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.  Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:40 - Emails to the Podcast 6:45 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 9:52 - How the Arnold Interview happened 15:48 - Arnold's memory 17:30 - Albert Busek 19:45 - Arnold's Early Training Years 22:25 - Arnold's Motivation 25:07 - Arnold's First Contest Win 26:42 - Learning from Losing 31:05 - 1972 Mr. Olympia 32:55 - Competing against Bill Pearl 39:07 - No Chest Training as You Get Older 42:20 - Beating Your Idol 44:40 - Arnold's Knee Injury 47:20 - Calf Implants 50:40 - Steroid Use in the Golden Age 59:24 - Cell Phones in the Gym 1:07:15 - Talking about Bodybuilding  1:10:48 - 1980 Mr. Olympia 1:23:30 - Ronnie Coleman's Popularity 1:34:17 - Jerry's Newsletter 1:40:30 - John reads "Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview: Part One" written by Bill Dobbins for the March, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member Jerry's Newsletter John's YouTube Channel  

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