Muscle Asylum Radio

MUSCLE ASYLUM TV - April Fools lockdown episode: Transmission 002 The whole team logs on for our latest episode of Muscle Asylum TV. We talk about quarantine, the difference between what we’re going through and the difference in the US with Galley stuck in Texas. We discus our predictions for upcoming amateur and pro shows around the world!

Episode 93 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by IFBB 212 Pro Aaron Polites. Aaron talks to us about his prep leading into his first Pro Show in New Zealand, and discusses what it felt like going head-to-head with bodybuilding legend Justin Wessels. Aaron discusses his Olympia Qualification, his experience at the Indy Pro, and his game plan heading into prep for the 212 Olympia Stage!

Episode 92 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by Australia's newest Bodybuilding IFBB Pro, Jake Nikolopoulos. We chat to Jake about his experience winning this years Arnold Classic Australia, and discuss his prep leading up to the show. We also talk about his future plans, and how he plans on utilising his newly acclaimed Pro Status with the IFBB.

Episode 91 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we give our wrap up of this years Arnold Classic Australia. We discuss all pro card winners, amateur categories, and discuss the Arnold Classic Pro show for both Columbus Ohio and Australia!

Episode 89 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by one of the most respected bodybuilding coaches in the world today, Matt Jansen. Matt gives us a great insight as to how many of our top tiered bodybuilders are coached at the highest of levels, and gives us his opinions on various topics covering training philosophies, nutrition, and supplementation.

Episode 88 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by IFBB Pro Luke Sandoe, with a guest appearance of CEO of Redcon1 Aaron Singerman. Luke talks to us about his prep for this years Arnold Classic Columbus and Australia, and speaks to us about his training, diet and thoughts on how he fairs next to our Aussie Competitors. Interview is also available to watch on our YouTube channel Muscle Asylum TV.

Episode 87 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by official entrant in the Pro Bodybuilding Arnold Classic Australia and Brazil, IFBB Pro Steve Orton. Steve talks to us about his prep so far, discussed nutrition and training philosophies, and also fills us in on a time in his life when he was forced to train out of a garage for an extended period of time leading into a show. Another great insight into the life of an IFBB Pro.

Our latest instalment of Muscle Asylum TV and Episode 86 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we have an offical Bodybuilding Round Table Discussion with our Bodybuilding Pros's representing our country in the Arnold Classic Australia, Sam Pearce, Justin Wessels and Josh Lenartowicz. This is a RAW, behind the scenes insight into all of their preps, as they discuss between themselves food, cardio, training, and how they overcome obstacles in life that are thrown at you at every direction.

Episode 85 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are once again joined by the godfather of Australian Bodybuilding, Tony Doherty. We discuss the Pro Bodybuilding lineup announced for this years Arnold Classic Australia, and talk about our Australian representatives plus the pros coming form all around the world. We also talk to Tony about old stories with Sonny Schmidt and briefly touch on his professional relationship with Lee Priest.

Episode 84 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski. We talk to Ben about his upcoming training camps in Australia, and discuss in detail topics such as his retirement from competitive bodybuilding, Intermittent fasting, counting macros, course lengths and recommended rest periods, training methods, plus how and why Ben intentionally lost significant amounts of bodyweight and muscle mass post retirement. Listen to our interview or watch on Youtube via Muscle Asylum TV!

Episode 83 of Muscle Asylum Radio, also available to watch on our official Youtube channel - Muscle Asylum TV. We are joined by IFBB Pro, and Australian Bodybuilding Legend LEE PRIEST for a Raw, uncut and uncensored interview!

Episode 84 of Muscle Asylum Radio - Worst. Episode. Ever. Don't listen to this episode. Trust me. Wasn't even funny. DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! See you all in 2019!!!

Episode 82 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by former IFBB Pro and Multiple Australian Bodybuilding Champion, Andy Cunningham. We cover topics such as what it was like training with Ronnie Coleman, Lou Farigno's calve implants, Kevin Levrone getting knocked out in Golds Gym Venice Beach, getting thrown out of Sizzler with Lee Priest, and which pro's partied the hardest in the 90's. So many classic stories all packed into one great episode!

Episode 81 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by the founder of Gen Tec Nutrition, and former NABBA World Champion, Nick Jones. Nick talks to us about his illustrious bodybuilding career, his long list of title victories, and how he combated chronic fatigue to come back to win the Muscle Mania. Nick tells us what motivated him to make his comeback to compete at next years 2019 Arnold Classic Australia, and why he has decided to give the new Classic Physique Division a good crack. We discuss his partnership with Justin Wessels, and talk about the documentary they will be filming together during prep leading up to next years show!

Episode 80 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by the one and only, Jake Nikolopoulos. Jake talks to us about his switch from the NABBA Pro Division to the IFBB Pro League in Australia. We discuss his last prep and the reasons why he pulled out of the Arnold, and his plans on whether or not he will be competing at next years Arnold Classic Australia. We discuss his training regime, nutrition, and ask the mystery question that has plagued mankind for centuries... is Dr Wes actually a Doctor? All this and more revealed in this no-holds-barred RAW episode of MAR!

Episode 79 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we give our official wrap up of the Pro League Nationals with an all star panel and special guests IFBB Pro Ivan Sadek, IFBB Pro Amy Fox, and our first official Mr Australia and our countries newest IFBB Pro Justin Wessels. We chat to Ivan about his comeback to the Pro Stage, his plans for the future and find out exactly what his goals are on a professional competitive level. We then chat to Justin about his future as an IFBB Pro, what it means to him to gain Pro Status with the Pro League, and talk about his lead up to next years Arnold Classic Australia!

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Episode 77 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by Overall Bodybuilding Champion and Mr Victoria, Lucky Hatzipantelis. Lucky talks to us in detail about his lead up to the show, his feelings backstage and why he almost pulled out, to the emotions he felt after his victory dealing with the pressures of making a much anticipated comeback to the sport. He talks about the negative comments made about him before hopping on stage, and on social media after his win. Craig Lucas also jumps in to talk about his relationship with Lucky, and gives us his rundown on this weekends winners at both the Victoria State Championships and the QLD State Championships. MUST LISTEN EPISODE!!!

Episode 76 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by the Overall Bodybuilding Winner of our IFBB Pro League NSW State Championships, Justin Wessels, alongside IFBB Pro Amy Fox. We ask Justin the reasons why he decided to switch over the the Pro League, his experience on stage and what his goals are moving forward to the Nationals where he has his chance to win his Pro Card and potentially compete at next years Arnold Classic Australia. We also recap the entire NSW State Championships, and discuss our new overall winners plus notable stand outs from the weekend!

Episode 75 of Muscle Asylum Radio, and we are joined by Tony Doherty to give us an exclusive backstage insight to everything that happened backstage at this years Olympia the moment a new champion was crowned. We talk about what a new champion means for the sport, the hype already surrounding next years Olympia, and whether or not he thinks we will see Kai return to the Olympia stage in 2019. We also preview this weekend Pro League NSW Championships, and talk about a couple of the big name competitors potentially hitting the stage this weekend!