2023 Mr Olympia Preview Special MD Power Hour E38 with Ron Harris & Giles Thomas

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[@kevincrittenden3115]

Now 2023 Mr.Olympia preview is complete thank you, mr Harris and Mr Thomas

[@MrGilesMD]

🙏

[@JabocTheJew]

Ron and Tiger are great guys/hosts❤

[@fastingfrugivore]

The best of the best

[@MrGilesMD]

🙏

[@briancavanaugh7604]

Thank you Gentlemen!

[@MrGilesMD]

🤜🤛

[@FaithParker-v4x]

The Winners of the 2023 Mr. Olympia, My Prediction: 1st Place: Derek Lunsford 2nd Place: Hadi Choopan 3rd Place: Nick Walker 4th Place: Brandon Curry 5th Place: Samson Dauda

[@kevinhenry1316]

I feel Derek and Hadi are a clear top 2 . But Hadi might fall to 3rd or 4th . I do see Nick possibly coming in at 2nd . Samson will improve from 6th but I think 4th and he needs to be drier which isn’t possible it seems . The unknowns are Brandon who could jump a few guys and be 3rd too . Hunter is dangerous too as is Andrew . My top 6 1. Derek 2. Nick 3. Hadi 4. Samson 5. Andrew 6. A toss up between Hunter/Brandon

[@Dengtui_01]

Nice top 6. I'd shuffle Samson and Nick.

[@kevinhenry1316]

@@Dengtui_01 it could happen that way too . I just sense Walker is going to shock us with his best look to date . Kind of like a 2009 Branch Warren who placed 2nd to Jay .

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

Nick was third last year - if you are good enough to make top 3 at the O, you can certainly win the show

[@IronJohn164]

Great show guys! 💯

[@MrGilesMD]

Cheers 🍻 fella.

[@peterwho9380]

Just saw a training vid with Hadi and Derek with Hany coaching them and Hadi's conditioning is just wayyyyyyyyy ahead of Derek's! Hadi's conditioning and striations are on another level for this year.

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

We will see - I doubt Hany R would bring either of them in at anything less than shredded

[@MrGilesMD]

Hadi is likely to repeat I think. He’s always been super consistent.

[@johnmurray3346]

Giles is a realist, “haters” are the people calling him out.

[@MrGilesMD]

🤜🤛

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

The problem is that all the top guys have loyal fans who want and believe their guy will win - so anyone who says they think anyone else will win is a hater

[@johnmurray3346]

@@RonHarrisMuscle too true Ron. I just want the best man on the day to win, I like them all.

[@dannyboyfit]

If there’s one thing you can say about you guys it’s that your not bias towards any individual bodybuilder can’t believe your getting called haters by fans that’s quite ridiculous

[@Dengtui_01]

Giles just calls it. And he's usually spot on.

[@MrGilesMD]

🙏

[@isaacayala4642]

MD, please spend the $100 and get Ron a larger background screen. Not shiny so it absorbs the light and reduces or eliminates glare. Great content but ir should look better. You are Muscular Development!!!!

[@MarioSpanner]

I think he will be in and play the game ;)(?!?) now and thats awesome to hear ;)

[@MrGilesMD]

Who mate?

[@MarioSpanner]

Nathan ;) 100% also Behroz i ve heard a little comment on a podcast that the Mr.O Official make a statement for them - I think he dont want to speak it out but he does... And USA the senators are also behind it - But i would say 95% they are all in - I hope so because i am chearing for Nathan De Asha he want it so badly this year and he earns it finally to be back - Thx for your podcast guys Gil and Ron amazing job - Keep it up love your shows watch them for around years thx guys !@@MrGilesMD

[@MrGilesMD]

Ah okay mate, I spoke to Nathan yesterday and he told me the likely outcome would be him now getting to the USA for the Arnold in March now. Really wanted to see him in Orlando but looks as if that’s not going to happen now, sadly.

[@MarioSpanner]

okey ah thats sad - But he should Focus for the Arnold what i saw he growes maybe little bit off over christmas and then Focus 2024 Arnold and i you i think too for next years Olympia - Big thx for the Info!@@MrGilesMD

[@MrGilesMD]

He still seems to be on prep though mate, so I really can’t say what his next move is. Im hoping Romania?

[@konev13thebeast]

Conditioning is still a thing. Last year the event venue had them walk outside before getting on stage hours after they were expecting. Everyone should be better this year.

[@MrGilesMD]

I hope so!

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

Yes, last year was rough on the Open men!

[@bigmike913]

If Nick isn't top 3 then this isn't bodybuilding.

[@fitnessjunger9659]

tell this to milos 😂

[@Exaltedhighregion]

Derek will win.

[@MrGilesMD]

Overall, I’d say he is the favourite going in to this!

[@ddbb-o8t]

It will be the same top 3

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

I really don't think so, but we will know in 9 days!

[@bigmike913]

You can just call it a beauty contest then.

[@MrGilesMD]

How about ‘muscle pageant’?? Just hope they don’t do a bloody speech round 😂😂😂. “What do you hope for?” “Umm, world peace and free tren for all!” 😂😂😂😂

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

I often call BB 'A beauty pageant with muscles.' It's judged much more like a pageant than a sport.

[@Retics]

Giles is one of the few ppl i agree with. And last year was a relatively weak Olympia. As was said, nearly everyone was off. I think quit a few are going to be off this year. Hadi and Derek included. And i agree with the Nick walker. I can see as low as 6th. I think bigger FOR HIM is not better! He gets more blocky. He needs tissue, not body weight

[@MrGilesMD]

Nick and Griffen, for me, were the only two that really nailed it at last year’s Olympia mate!

[@michaelalexander5432]

If that’s the way they are going to start judging why have classic?

[@fastingfrugivore]

Mateys ..Nick is winning this Mr O ..if not Samson..where is dericks chest

[@MrGilesMD]

If Nick wins I’m going to start reporting on ballet or cricket mate!

[@youtubeenjoyer1617]

​@@MrGilesMDi am gonna screenshot this comment just in case , Giles lol

[@ddbb-o8t]

@@MrGilesMD your hate is remarkable at this point. You should lose your job

[@fastingfrugivore]

@@ddbb-o8t there is no hate ...just good ole banter ..Giles 🐯 is the best along with Ron

[@fastingfrugivore]

@@MrGilesMD good lord ...cricket ...the other day I was in Bangalore India ...and all everyone talks about is cricket ...any pub or restaurant ...cricket on the telly ...jeez

[@raymondjones6273]

Good predictions. I think Hunter will beat Krizo from the back. Derek and Brandon will definitely be in the running for the title.

[@marselluswallace2175]

I'm beyond tired of hearing the word " conditioning " I wish we could realize that conditioning is one of MULTIPLE factors at play in a bodybuilding contest. So many people act like it's the end all be all. Overall size, balance from top to bottom, symmetry front to back and detail are all factors. This isn't the Mr. Most Conditioned contest.

[@ddbb-o8t]

It's not all about shape either

[@barbells.dumbbells.thatsit8914]

100 % I agree

[@MrGilesMD]

I’m a conditioning guy though. As a follower and fan of the 90’s, condition was a huge factor in who placed where.

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

It's important but so is size, shape, structure, and balance

[@Tcb0835]

The yanks just can't come to terms with Dorian winning those Olympias. Just get over it guys 😂

[@Davido50]

What are ya talking bout chap? Dorian is hugely popular in US. If he wasn't he wouldn't have won an American show..right?

[@MrGilesMD]

🧐 🇬🇧 ✊

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

I had no problem with him winning in 92 and 93, he utterly dominated those 2 years. Every win after that was with a torn biceps that he never had fixed.

[@Tcb0835]

​@@RonHarrisMuscle Hi Ron, thanks for the reply. It was said tongue in cheek, although I do think his wins '92 - '96 were all legit, with '97 certainly being a discussion to be had. Anyway, thanks again for the reply...love the show 👍

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

@@Tcb0835 Thanks - random trivia, I filmed Dorian training back in April of 1992 for the ESPN American Muscle show. Valeo weight belts sponsored the segment and Dorian had to wear one for the workout. When he was done, I took it and wore it myself for about 12 years until the velcro wore off.

[@ebrimasabally4735]

Nick walker will win the O just wait.

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

He reminds me of Jay Cutler and Jay won it 4 times -

[@geozeo710]

Honestly, less than third place for Samson would be a surprise. Bob, Shawn, Cormier, Chick and Wolf all have Samson 1st or 2nd (3 of them have him in 1st)

[@MrGilesMD]

That means nothing though mate. It’s how he looks, how he compares and what the judges see on the day.

[@geozeo710]

@@MrGilesMD You could say that about every prediction. Including yours and Ron. The nature of predictions is that you base it on what you anticipate will happen. Everyone predicted we'd see the best Ramy ever last year. Brandon even came in bigger and off anticipating that. Things can change.

[@MrGilesMD]

Samson could be first or fifth! Just because he moved ahead of Jacked and Nick doesn’t mean they can’t move ahead of him next week mate. Let’s see what he brings next week.

[@kianr2999]

1- Hadi 2- Derek 3- Nick 4- Samson 5- Brandon

[@barbells.dumbbells.thatsit8914]

I really think hadi’s got it too!

[@MrGilesMD]

Wouldn’t shock me if Hadi won his second Olympia AT all!

[@AskHasani]

The jamaican guys wife’s name is patty?! Lmfaooo

[@MrGilesMD]

He calls her ‘beef’ for short 😂

[@AskHasani]

@@MrGilesMD no way! Thats too funny I dont believe it 😂

[@MrGilesMD]

🥩 😂

[@joetoth7192]

I think the judges are going to favor Samsons look !!

[@rollinpetrisie3131]

Yepp

[@MrGilesMD]

Samson could be anywhere from 1st to 5th!

[@joetoth7192]

Wait … what about when Dorian tore his bicep and still won ?

[@MrGilesMD]

What about it mate?

[@decabeatzHealthWellness]

Giles you need glasses my friend. Nick Walker 6th how dare you...... Nick Walker will be in the 3 or 4 spot this year. If derek or Hadi comes in off nick can slide into 2nd. But I dont see both coming in off for Nick to win it. Giles you might as well by a head stone cause your gonna get buried!

[@MrGilesMD]

😂😂😂😂

[@MrGilesMD]

🤓

[@ddbb-o8t]

He does not like Nick he has made that perfectly clear

[@MrGilesMD]

I hattttttttte himmmmmmm

[@ddbb-o8t]

@@MrGilesMD wow that says it all

[@time-she-stopped]

Still dancing around Nathan’s visa issue. He did not have a visa to begin with only an ESTA application with false information in it. Hence he could board a plane but was sent back home from Florida. That dishonesty is likely to keep him out of US a couple of more years.

[@MrGilesMD]

Spoke to Nathan yesterday, definitely no Olympia for him this year.

[@ybeats4718]

I don’t think Nick will qualify for next year’s Olympia. He needs to compete again.

[@Marc-co5cj]

Lunsford for the win. But if he comes in peeled samson could sneak in there. I just think milos will bring him too heavy.

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

I think Milos knows the condition that won the Arnold would not win the O

[@sbh4993]

​@@RonHarrisMuscleI hope so

[@LT3D]

​@@RonHarrisMuscleI also think Samson wouldn't have won if Nick came in how he did at the O. But Milos may not have a choice, if he brings Samson in tighter, he might seem stringy.

[@BamaBrightside]

My Top 15 Predictions: 1. Derek 2. Hadi 3. Samson 4. Brandon 5. Nick 6. Andrew 7. Hunter 8. Krizo 9. Tonio 10. Regan 11. Justin 12. Hassan 13. Charles 14. Andrea 15. Phil

[@streetspirit956]

all these predictions are bullshit. Nobody knows what they are going to look like on stage yet. Lets wait until we see what they look like in pre judging and then make placing predictions.

[@BamaBrightside]

I nailed it

[@KingRat355]

sorry fanboys samson has ridiculous knee jerk posing, he obviously thinks it looks powerful, but it looks stupid. and he holds poses too short. His abs are abscent with a sever bubble gut. But his main problem he has no condition. Derek wins this ahead of Andrew and Krizo and Hadi.

[@MrGilesMD]

I do wish Samson would hold his bloody poses too actually mate!

[@ddbb-o8t]

He also fades every time he poses too long so I hope they pose them all day his abs completely disappear

[@MrGilesMD]

Milos told me they’ve been working on all that!

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

Samson does not have a bubble gut

[@ybeats4718]

Kevin levrone always cry 😢

[@kenbartlett8355]

The whole Nathan thing is sketch. No way he gets to the US without proper paperwork.

[@MrGilesMD]

Spoke to him yesterday mate, he’s not making it.

[@mehransadeghi7083]

you are so cool guys. wolf is coming 🐺

[@MrGilesMD]

☺️

[@theunkownmr.562]

Hadi has great muscularity, but his biggest knock is his super blocky waist. Look at Derek and Samson. They both have a better V taper, and they both have better shape.

[@theunkownmr.562]

Samson needs tbat 2018 Shawn Rhoden level of conditioning and a monster of a back. Samson has all the muscle everywhere else except his back.

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

@@theunkownmr.562 Have you seen latest updates? It's much better than it was a year ago

[@barbells.dumbbells.thatsit8914]

I still think hadi has that muscle maturity and better development in front and side poses. It’s so close though, cause Derek’s hamstrings and posterior chain is insane. Lunsford is definitely dominant from the back too . I think hadi edges it out! Just my opinion.

[@MrGilesMD]

Im keen to see who has made the most improvements out of Derek and Hadi!

[@surferxblood]

Tony Looks great standing alone but when he stands with everyone he’s wayyyy to small. There’s no way he makes top 10.

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

I am also curious how he will stack up. The NY Pro didn't have anyone Top 10 Olympia level for him to compare to.

[@youssefsenhaji8172]

1 Samson 2 Brandon 3 Derek

[@MrGilesMD]

No Hadi?

[@theunkownmr.562]

The whole muscle maturity thing is a falacy. We also have to consider how nice of skin Derek has. Hes young, and just like Phil, they both have beautifully thin skin.

[@Guillermoreno02]

Its not like Phil's, his skin looks soggy on the chest and shoulders.

[@MrGilesMD]

Derek is sponsored by oil of Olay, that’s why.

[@fredrikbadalian7831]

Giles is an Asshat at best….Nathan is an easy Top 5…gtfo you has been

[@MrGilesMD]

Thought you said top three? Make ya mind up!

[@MrGilesMD]

🍑 🎩 (Ass Hat!) 😂

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

Giles has been a huge supporter of Nathan for his whole Pro career - has had him on his Global Muscle show at least 8-10 times and writes him up in the MD Global Muscle Buzz column all the time.

[@MrGilesMD]

Was speaking to Nathan just this morning in fact!

[@fredrikbadalian7831]

@@MrGilesMD then why would you ever put Nathan out of the Top 3?

[@fredrikbadalian7831]

Giles is a has-been…Nathan De Ash would spank the top 3

[@MrGilesMD]

Umm no. Love Nathan, but top three? No.

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

Are you saying he would easily win the Mr. Olympia? I am a fan of Nathan but there is no freaking way he's winning the O this year against Derek, Hadi, Nick, Samson, Curry,

[@fredrikbadalian7831]

@@RonHarrisMuscle come’n Ron, you out of allllll people. Did I say he would be Mr. Olympia? But he would easily place Top 3. He was one of the Top Guys back in 2018…with the likes of Cedric. Whatchu talkin about Willis?

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

@@fredrikbadalian7831 when you say, someone would spank the top three, that means they would beat them all.

[@fredrikbadalian7831]

@@RonHarrisMuscle and he very well could loll….dont be a hater. He has no weakness and is dry as a bone. Did you forget he won over 10 pro shows? His structure next to Derek and Hadi is in the same ballpark. I thought you were a bodybuilding fan?

[@simonkrebs6043]

Who's the clown with all the tattoos ? The best way to sabotage and ruin your body building career. What an excellent example of what not to do.

[@RonHarrisMuscle]

Not sure who you mean? Tonio Burton? I am pretty sure he got all the ink before he got into bodybuilding. He was caught up in gangs and so on.

[@simonkrebs6043]

Well you can't undo what is done but let it be a lesson for others.@@RonHarrisMuscle