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James Hall is a former professional rugby player, brother to strongman Eddie Hall, and a strength coach who is smashing it on the Concept2 SkiErg. Having broken the record for the fastest SkiErg times to reach both 1,000 and 2,000 meters, this Brit knows how to get the most bang for his buck...

The 2024 Olympia Weekend at the Resorts World in Las Vegas, NV on October 11th and 12th will feature all 11 of the IFBB Pro League divisions. The most inspirational competition of those 11 for many fans must be the Men’s Wheelchair division. The athletes who will face the judges and spectators...

Dorian Yates was the standard-bearer in bodybuilding for the majority of the 1990’s. He is the only British Mr. Olympia winner, having held the title from 1992 to 1997. 25 years after his retirement from the sport, Yates is still considered a legend. Yates joined fellow ’90s bodybuilders Milos...

Dennis James’ roundtables on The Menace Podcast have features some serious star power, but none may be bigger than the eight-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, who joined DJ, Milos Sarcev, and Chris Cormier on the Sept. 25 episode. In the beginning of the discussion, James asked Coleman about...

Dennis “The Menace” James hosted another roundtable edition of The Menace Podcast with Milos Sarcev, Chris Cormier, and special guest Troy Alves. However, one of the biggest subjects of discussion was regarding James himself, who was recording from Dubai. That’s because he was training the...

When Johnnie Jackson came out of retirement in 2020, he made his return on the Arnold Classic stage with the help of coach George Farah. Unfortunately for Jackson, he missed his mark and didn’t look the way he wanted onstage in Columbus. He told Dennis James on the April 28th episode of The...

Bodybuilding is an international sport. Competitors can come from all over the world and make a positive impact. You can see proof of that statement right at the top of the sport in the form of Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay. Samson Dauda is originally from Nigeria, but he calls the...

Many bodybuilding and fitness fans know Jake Wood as the owner of the Olympia. Thanks to efforts of Wood along with his team, the Olympia has reached a new level of prestige, size, and awareness. Bodybuilding may be more aware of Jake Wood now, but he was aware of bodybuilding long before he...

When Patrick Tuor was a young man, he didn’t know where he would end up as an adult. He had a passion for basketball, and wanted to turn professional in that sport. However, his attempt to play in Italy wasn’t successful, and as he told Dennis James on The Menace Podcast, playing in his homeland...

With only a few weeks to go before the 2021 Mr. Olympia, the man that currently holds that title is in the final steps of his preparation to repeat. Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has temporarily relocated from his home nation of Egypt to Phoenix, Arizona where he will continue to train with coach...

Everyone loves a success story. Seeing or hearing about someone overcoming hurdles and hardships to reach a point of prosperity can be inspiring for those that need it. Bodybuilding fans can find such a story in the form of William Bonac. The superstar from the Netherlands is considered by many...

Many young men have joined gyms and started lifting weights with the purpose of getting as big as possible. If you were to take their deepest thoughts and turn them into a real person, the result would be Craig Golias. At 6’3″, Golias normally weighs in the neighborhood of 350 pounds — with abs...

Ever since the start of the pandemic, people in the bodybuilding and fitness industry have had to make adjustments to support their lifestyles. This included people at the Olympia level as well. For evidence to back this up, look no further than two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris...

If someone is going to be a commentator in a sport, it’s best to have experience of competing at that sport at a high level. When it comes to bodybuilding, few are as qualified as Dennis James and Fouad Abiad. Both men have won contests, competed on the Olympia stage, and have transitioned...

Natalia Coelho could be considered much more than one of the most popular athletes in the Women’s Physique division. The Brazilian’s popularity could rank up among the best in the entire IFBB Pro League. The two-time Arnold winner and Olympia runner-up joined Dennis James on this week’s episode...

Episode No. 3 of “The Menace” Podcast was a special one for the fans as well as the hose. Dennis James’ guest was none other than four-time Arnold Classic Champion Flex Wheeler. Recognized as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all-time, the former Mr. Olympia runner-up dove into several...

In December of 2020, the bodybuilding world was shocked when Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay upset reigning Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry and seven-time champion Phil Heath to become the 16th man to hold bodybuilding’s biggest title. Wouldn’t it be great to find out more about the number one bodybuilder...

Whether you’re headed for a neighborhood barbecue or cooking out in your own backyard, healthy grilling can seem like a challenge. After all, many traditional staples and sides like burgers and potato salad are covered in high-fat condiments like mayo, and it’s all too easy to graze (and...

http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/19/showbiz/james-gandolfini-obituary/index.html Dude was young at 51 :o