Interviews – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Rudy Hermosillo The Golden Boy of California

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A feature on teenage sensation Rudy Hermosillo. He would win the Teenage Mr America in 1978 and 1979. He was also Sylvester Stallone's bodyguard. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #42 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #43 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #122 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #123 - Joe…

On The America Trail

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Another Great article by Rick Wayne. Enjoy the read! Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #40 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #41 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #115 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #117 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

Australia’s Best John Terilli

InterviewsFebruary 15, 202598Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robert Nailon pens an article on fellow countryman John Terilli. It provides insight into John's bodybuilding career from its origins all the way up to the IFBB 1984 World Championships. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #16 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #17 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (July 1984)

The Best Muscle Bulking Foods

InterviewsFebruary 15, 202539Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early 60's nutritional article aimed at rapid muscle gain. No surprise the article ends pushing Weider's range of nutritional supplements. Source: Mr America (May 1962) Page #26 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #27 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #64 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #67 - Mr America (June 1962)

Bob Jodkiewicz’s Big Break

InterviewsFebruary 12, 202555Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Bob Jodkiewicz that discusses his lead up to the 1979 AAU Jr Mr America victory. He would overcome the challenge of a broken hand in the lead up to the event. Other class winner included John Brown (Heavyweight) and Charles Glass (Middleweight). Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #6 -…

A Pictorial Tribute to Steve Reeves

InterviewsFebruary 11, 2025125Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic pictorial of Steve Reeves that presents photo's from the age of 16, 18, 19, 21 and 36. I personally think he looked his best at the tender age of 21 when he won the AAU Mr America. Source: Mr America (June 1962) Page #44 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #45 - Mr America…

The Greatest Show on Earth

InterviewsFebruary 11, 202533Views 0Likes 0Comments

An information article of the details of the upcoming 1973 IFBB Mr Olympia and Mr Universe extravaganza's. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #53 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973)

Ask The Champ (July 1973)

InterviewsFebruary 10, 202552Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco Columbu answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #89 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #56 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973)

Solving Your Training Problems (July 1973)

InterviewsFebruary 9, 202562Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco Columbu answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #87 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #85 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973)

Gene Beloff

InterviewsFebruary 8, 2025106Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great feature on little known early 1960's bodybuilder Gene Beloff. Gene was a participant in the local muscle contests in California during this time. The young Beloff had immigrated to American shores just for years earlier from famine-torn Red China. He had never touched a barbell until he arrived in California! Source: Mr America…

Meet Dan Howard

InterviewsFebruary 8, 202580Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on little known bodybuilder Dan Howard. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #48 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #49 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #50 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #51 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #76 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #77 - Muscle Builder…

Sound Off (July 1973)

InterviewsFebruary 7, 2025391Views 0Likes 0Comments

Letters to the editor deals with some great topics this month. Arnold's knee operation and the disappearance of Dave Draper amongst the key topics. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #31 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #54 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973)