#97 - Shawn Ray

#97 - Jay and Matt sit down with Hall of fame bodybuilder Shawn Ray for the longest and one of the most impactful podcasts to date!!
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[@tljoshua7991]

I wanna see Kevin Levrone on this podcast so bad it would be INSANE

[@desertraider8628]

I second this ! Kevin on here would be great

[@nadeemosman]

I 3rd This! Need the GOAT!!@@desertraider8628

[@tatts_with_traps]

Rer

[@davidhilinski4314]

This was one of your best ever shows , probably the best , He says what no one else will 🎉

[@CutlerCast]

thank you

[@MilosSarcevOfficialYoutubePage]

He definitely tells everything with zero filters. Mad respect for him!

[@MaxPower-zl1lc]

🎯

[@03SP]

Shawn's 1999 posing routine at the Olympia is the reason I became a fan of bodybuilding. It was incredible.

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

YESSSS that's literally the best routine ever. Pure art

[@Brooks_Fitness_365]

💯 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ypmm53]

1999 and 1997 are his best to me! People talk about posing routines, this is what posing is. Flex, Lee Labrada, Mohamed Makawy, Bob Paris, etc are some of the great poser of the past.

[@StephanoHamez]

I still have a signed photo in my man cave from 1994 💪🏽

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

@@StephanoHamez That's badass dude hell yeah! Love it

[@jgamez5023]

His 1999 Mr. Olympia physique and presentation was everything you could ask for from a fan's perspective. He should've at least got top 3 that year.

[@hugadog9144]

Shawn is an exceptional talker, great guest!

[@Xunersito]

exceptional shit talker classless i know

[@fiberoptic1645]

Absolutely, Say what you want about the guy but his career, knowledge base, mindset is bar none.

[@mc4056]

I think Shawn Ray has one of the best personalities in bodybuilding. So well spoken and well thought out need more minds like his. Would love to meet him someday.

[@r0ss547]

@@NyashaM i dont think so …

[@ronaknanda6175]

He is one of most Jealous n unhappy person in Bodybuilding. He is a Snake , waiting to bite you ...He is a Sadistic guy always trying to pull others down in the name of criticism n commentary. He thinks his opinions matter in the world of bodybuilding . Dexter and Lee Priest Showed him the mirror n he got butthuuurtttt😂😂😂😂

[@danielc1592]

@@NyashaMhow? genuine question

[@BBrolic]

Always love Jay, but the admiration he has for Shawn like I do makes me love him even more. Respect to him winning those O’s for the guys like Sugar Ray, Chris, The Maryland Muscle Machine etc. One of the best episodes 🔥🔥🔥

[@aloeblack8853]

Shawn’s suggestions for the Olympia scheduling is absolutely bang on point

[@MilosSarcevOfficialYoutubePage]

Outstanding!!! Truth is - Shawn was NEVER AFRAID to express his opinion and make valid points. He is amazing to listen to.

[@hugadog9144]

So true… Cancelation needs to be canceled/revoked effective immediately! Bring more of Shawn to the media! Roma locuta, causa finita! 😎💪🏾

[@stevenham1937]

Trouble is his points have always been about Shawn Ray inc and for his brand. Can you honestly say at any point in the last let’s say 10 years you’ve ever seen him give anything back to the fans in regards to training or improvement? What has he given to the betterment of the industry? I genuinely can’t think of anything.

[@michaelhayes6209]

​@@stevenham1937Did you listen to the video??

[@XPGamer95]

One of the Most Complete & Aesthetic physiques of all time. The most Consistent guy from the 90s, Never been out of Top 5 at the Olympia. People hate Shawn because he speaks his mind & tell it like it is (the Truth). But imo he's one of the Smartest Bodybuilders along with Yates.

[@1980CBluv]

I love listening to Shawn. It's like listening to Michael Jordan talking about old basketball stories like it was yesterday passion my friends passion.

[@tankhank7511]

This cast is GOLD, Jay! Shawn tells it like nobody does - no sugar coating. Congrats on a great roundtable convo!

[@scottmitchell1974]

Shawn Ray more than any other BB can probably be called 'the best who never won." He was so good, so, so good. But he did it in the hardest era ever.

[@themactrucc]

I gained so much respect for Shawn Ray after this podcast. He’s most hated because he does things his way, right or wrong..

[@DY837]

Finally!! Shawn is in the house! This will be awesome!

[@Brooks_Fitness_365]

I said the same thing!! 💯

[@tklkw]

It's amazing how all these guys remember exact dates and places, and what placing the athletes got in each contest, from 20-30 years ago. I can barely remember names of people I worked with 5 years ago lol.

[@Ksmoove0824]

Cause it meant something back then

[@NyashaM]

​@@Ksmoove0824you weren't competing with your co workers. If you were you would remember

[@DavidLee-vp3nr]

@@NyashaM Yes I was!!!!! There can only be one!!!!!!!!

[@ypmm53]

Every thing Shawn said about Bob Paris is 100%. Speaking about someone screwed by politics. Jay, please get Bob Paris on this show. I’ll also humbly request or recommend Edgar Fletcher, Vince Taylor, John Brown, Eddie Robinson, Rich Gaspari, Danny Padilla, Tom Platz, Samir Banout, Orville Burke, Chris Cormier, Milos, Lee Priest and Dorian.

[@johnbenjamin98]

Matt, Jay and Sugar Shawn Ray... What a day!! Thanks for talking briefly with me at the Olympia Expo Matt, I was very happy to meet you and Angelica!

[@NappieTime247]

Shawn Ray is the uncrowned champion of his time. It’s great listening to him. He has knowledge, experience and is well spoken to the fan base. Shawn keep giving back to the community. You are keeping it real.

[@VisionaryTraining2016]

this has been one of the best episodes of all time

[@CutlerCast]

thank you

[@divi_nity]

I love how knowledgeable Shawn Ray is. Incredible episode

[@markkeegan7535]

Met Shawn maybe 92 or 93 on the sidelines at Lambeau field. Remember it was a cold december game. Kept looking and thought thats got to be Shawn but was hard to tell all bundled up. Went over and said hello and he seemed genuinly appreciative i recognized him.

[@stuperhero203]

Two legendary bodybuilders at the table breaking 🍞🍞🍞 I love these guys. Shawn ray is my all time favorite bodybuilder. He's amazing.

[@Wgxjnbd3567]

Agree!

[@arcticreviews]

Please get Kevin levorne on here!!!

[@intensity.density2208]

There was a time when I never liked Shawn Ray. I smiled every time I'd watch the Olympia in the 90's when he'd lose. But, as time went on, I actually grew to appreciate Shawn. I would read his articles and listen to him talk, and the man was/is right about a lot that he's talked about. And then the appreciation of his physique grew. Shawn had one of the best physiques ever, and in my eyes it's a physique which was deserving of at least one Olympia title. Shawn Ray is one of the greatest bodybuilders ever and on top of that a great ambassador for the sport. Awesome episode!

[@sugarshawnray]

Thank you for the kind words. 🙏🏽

[@williamryan9631]

What a treat, thanks Jay. Love him or hate him Shawn Ray was one of the best , his body was one of the prettiest physics coming out of a pool of great bodies of the time !!! SR.

[@ccrider8483]

He is also a very smart guy and has some good ideas.

[@IronJohn164]

Sugar Shawn Ray's a great interview! He got an opinion he's pretty inflexible (assertive self belief). He kept my interest from start to finish. A timespan Id usually start to yawn & go elsewhere. Nice one Jay & team. 💯

[@michaelgalley6133]

One of the best interviews with Shawn ive ever watched!

[@kelb89]

Can't wait to listen to this. To me, Shawn's physique is the best to hit the stage.

[@NyashaM]

Yep, I agree, a perfect physique

[@calcifiedbonecollector3222]

Wasn't bad at all😂

[@thehomefront1905]

You should get those eyes tested.

[@Shawndelle_]

he literally said "To me" @@thehomefront1905

[@nycwizrd8348]

Lee priest 😂

[@quix99]

Love Shawn…incredible physique and spoke his mind

[@catmanj1]

One of the best bodybuilders and bodybuilding commentators ever !!! This sport needs you Shawn. STAY STRONG!!!!

[@musicacc2255]

Shawn for President❤

[@EricJMyrick]

Thanks for bringing him on here guys.

[@CutlerCast]

thanks for listening

[@dextergarner1286]

So glad you got this on the record. Shawn Ray has given back so much to this sport and it should never be overshadowed. I was one of the lucky recipients of his advice having broken bread with the man. I didn’t go far with competitive Bodybuilding but I live a good life because I didn’t chase the dragon and always held his business and life experience in high esteem. He is one of the few that looked to bring up those that wanted to accomplish something in the sport. But he never told you what you WANTED to hear but what you NEEDED to hear.

[@dextergarner1286]

@myvicentiu was the trash and crap true? I know a few pro bodybuilders and let me tell you, never meet your heroes is a saying for a reason.

[@jamiemcquain4736]

Awesome interview Shawn was one of the best

[@CutlerCast]

thanks

[@derekbenoit10]

Awesome. Sorry I'm an old school guy. I love Shawn. One of the best ever and I like that he says it how it is. Too many people these days in this new world have the thinnest skin ever. Get over it.

[@anth2290]

You guys always think the guy being an asshole is just “keepin it real” he’s lied on people he says a ton of shit that isn’t true about people. He’s a snake it’s not about thin skin it’s about being a shitty person. The guy went as far as to say that roden had a drug problem that killed him he didn’t even know him like that or was friends with him he just made it up had to give an apology for it

[@builttolaugh]

Why you apologizing? Wth 🤦‍♂️ such a weak mindset.

[@WillThomas-hs3oj]

Dude.... shawn was a good bber no ones saying he wasn't, but as a person he's a p.o.s, there's a reason no one likes him, thr guys full of himself, a snake, and talk sht about ppl behind there backs

[@WillThomas-hs3oj]

​​@@anth2290ikr wtf Is this guy talking about, imagine your father dies, and you have someone trashing his name/ reputation saying he was a drug addiction when he wasnt....

[@anth2290]

@@WillThomas-hs3oj like I said he’s a typical o yeah this guy says controversial shit so he’s the truth blah blah blah 😂😂 meanwhile dudes just a fuckin liar. Shawn ray was doing commentary on a show and started talking about who had custody of the guys kids and his divorce…. Bro just call the show no one cares about the competitors personal life stuff when he’s on stage

[@uvd1]

Love hearing Shawn talk man

[@davidperez909]

Shawn Ray is the definition of a legend.

[@VanquishingEvil]

Try telling that to the many people he's hurt? He's the definition of scumbag, through and through.

[@JavierRamirez-mw1wm]

Shawn Ray Is one of the Best bodybuilders ever! Love hes physique!!!

[@CutlerCast]

thanks

[@TheSkyIsTheLimit5986]

This was AWESOME! Shawn Ray has always been one of my favorite bodybuilders. I know a lot of people don't care much for what he has to say, but I've always enjoyed listening to him because he's a straight shooter. Shout-out to the 90s bodybuilding class; still the best class of quality bodybuilders.

[@CutlerCast]

thanks for listening

[@nickmaxx57]

i hate to say this but Shawn spoke some facts during this pod. respect

[@balitzky]

I love his perspective - bodybuilding is a form of art. in 1994 should won Mr O contest.

[@proudpatriotgirl2342]

Shawn is truly a legend. Always took the time to say hi to his fans.

[@VanquishingEvil]

Because he's paid to do so.

[@HkFinn83]

Great to see SR speaking at length here in a relaxed way. Comes across as extremely intelligent and quite likeable. If all these coaches and ‘gurus’ hate him he must be doing something right.

[@pierrebenites2115]

One of the best interviews so far! Shawn Ray is an exceptional talker

[@CutlerCast]

thank you

[@ypmm53]

Great interview!!! Like Shawn or not, he is great on the mic! He always has been a great speaker aside from being a great bodybuilder.

[@scottmitchell1974]

This form makes me appreciate/like SR a lot more! And Cutler has to be the nicest, friendliest Mr. O ever.

[@muddymondays1125]

Been waiting for more guest like this from your era, bravo

[@SD80]

Shawn Ray is given a bad rap. He gives his honest opinion, made smart business moves , gives props to the legends that bright him up and gives solid advice to younger guys. One of the best guest ever on this show. You have to bring him back with Lee Labrada

[@stevenham1937]

lol smart business moves 😂 everything you see is for show. He should be worth 10x what he is if not more but he has to keep up the facade. You don’t believe me dig about for 20 minutes

[@rynovanheerden7272]

I've been following cutlercast since episode 1, never missed one! But this one was by far one of the best ones yet!

[@CutlerCast]

thank you

[@Shawntreece3]

“It’s like Connor mcgregor…you get 100 million dollars…you don’t wanna get punched in the face anymore” lmao so true matt so true

[@paulsandoval2312]

First of all guys I’ve watched every podcast and love you guys and the interviews but this one with Shawn Ray is got to be #1 or at least top 3 of all your podcast! What Shawn Ray has done will NEVER be done in this sport if getting top 5 in Mr O for 12 years! There is a reason why he so special and we are lucky to have him be an ambassador like Jay in our sport! Please share this video to everyone it’s EPIC!

[@soul76can]

Best podcast so far. I always liked Shawn. Amazing physique. No BS, no filter, tells it like it is and says what many are thinking out loud. Now we just need Levrone on the Cutler Cast. I always thought the best business minds in terms of success in the industry were Shawn, Levrone and Jay. All 3 still going strong in the industry to this day and they are in their early to late 50s. Very interesting to get insight and how you all pulled from each other and different people. This could have been 5 hours and I would have happily listened to it all. Great job to all 3 of you guys!

[@MoebiusPan]

This podcast was a treat! Looking forward to the next one!

[@edgardoortiz6300]

The uncrowned Mr.O he speaks the truth like him or not ❤

[@terrykochmann3646]

Different podcasts seem to say crappy things about Shawn, but after watching this, I like the guy. Great show once again guys

[@CutlerCast]

Thanks for listening

[@chuysontest4425]

That’s why I like jay, he ain’t scared to actually interview someone and ask the awkward questions, I used to think think Shawn was conceited and had a chip on his shoulder when I was a teen, but now that I’m grown, he just has no filter and speaks his mind, like Lee priest lol

[@barryweems6385]

Of all the pod cast on you tube I feel like this cutler pod cast is the best one. Thank you for doing all you do for the body building community

[@CutlerCast]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@stevonkoch8002]

How can you not like a guy for speaking his mind. especially when he is so intelligent and well spoken.

[@paulvalentine4451]

Great guest, Jay. I’ve been following bodybuilding since the early 90s & am a history buff Til this day, Shawn Ray is one of my Top 3 Muscular Most Aesthetically pleasing physique of ALL time My Top 3: 1) Bob Paris 2) Frances Benfatto 3) Shawn Ray No one before or since has broken that Top 3 in my eyes Oh … and I love how Shawn speaks his mind and doesn’t hold back the Truth Thank you for the memories Cheers from Sydney, Australia!

[@CutlerCast]

thanks for the support

[@paulvalentine4451]

Anytime, Jay (& Matt) You guys doing a great job. And you’re really good at asking questions Jay. What a record you had of being in the Top 2 at the Mr Olympia for 10 years, winning it for 4. Truly amazing. You’re a great Ambassador for the sport of bodybuilding Jay. Keep up your great work. May God continue to shower you with his blessings. Cheers! P.

[@mikedolan9851]

Best Cutler Cast yet! Shawn has been in the game 40 years and has a lot of great stories from the 80’ and 90’s.

[@CutlerCast]

thank you

[@skarrerx8493]

Wow, this was what my final week of holidays needed. Cutler and Ray in one room for over two hours!

[@bomecheel]

Great interview great guest… one of the best 🔥

[@CutlerCast]

thank you

[@miked1187]

One of my favorites of all time. He hasn’t aged in 25 years! Class act with an incredible physique!

[@CutlerCast]

thanks for listening

[@Wgxjnbd3567]

Shawn Ray is the man!!!! Brilliant mind!

[@7drakkar1]

Shawn and I are the same age, and I've been a huge fan of his since the mid 80's. I remember videotaping an episode of American Muscle Magazine on ESPN when they covered his victory in The '87 National Championships. That posing routine to Jennifer Holidays , And I AM Telling You, Was Nothing Short of Incredible. Not only was he a Great Competitor; He's Also Educated, Articulate, and a Great Businessman. The people who don't like Shawn have the same problem that many others have who hate The Truth. This guy is a True Class Act, and He's Always been about his business On and Off the stage, and I Still Remain A Fan of His. Great Interview, Jay 👍🏾 *

[@davidmichael72]

This is the best Cutler casts I’ve seen yet.. Shawn is a smart dude and one of the most real out there. Awesome episode!! 🙌🙌

[@JTMoney333]

Lonnie was the MC at the natural ohio, and Jay was the guest poser a number of times. Was a privilege to have met Jay and had a great convo. Also talking at the venue after. True legends.

[@FrankZen]

Shawn Ray and Bob Paris were my ideal physiques back then. Beyond Built was an incredible book!

[@TheLarryPollock]

Excellent interview. Shawn keeping it real!

[@CutlerCast]

thanks

[@nicowins]

Shawn looks better than he did 5 years ago. He is of course a good responder to training and it is easy to spot.

[@jean-sebastienrichard7564]

Awesome conversation with one of the greatest ambassador of the sport. 100% agree with everything you guys laid out to improve the Olympia show. I am not going back until it gets straightened out. Great work guys!

[@Jacob-nu4nd]

Shawn should be permanent co host

[@dougalmanzar]

Shawn is an INCREDIBLE as a guest. Great story-teller, engaging, provocative!

[@CutlerCast]

thanks for listening

[@mattsuito]

Shawn Ray muscle quality and posing with his typical smile on his face was one of the beautifull image i will Never forget since i started bodybuilding, what a nice flow and beautifull beautifull physic he had. Thanks Jay for inviting him

[@ash_classicphysique]

Imagine Shawn Ray in todays classic physique class

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

pffff he'd embarrass them. Not even close

[@quarterturntotheright9563]

Love Shawn Ray! It is in the jeans!

[@HvnterWade]

Probably one of the best episodes yet. Some might not like Shawn Ray (i personally do), but you need a voice like his to shake things up. He's so right about having the hard conversations. You'll never get a satisfactory solution if you only appease one side of the aisle. That applies to just about every facet of life. Amazing episode. Needs to be on more.

[@triston5515]

Fellas… I just watched / listened to this episode again. This was absolutely incredible. Shawn is the truth… Best episode to date!

[@DrewBaye]

This was great. Shawn just keeps hitting the nail on the head, over and over. Need to have him on again!

[@CutlerCast]

THANKS FOR LISTENING

[@stockmann]

Probably the best Cutler episode ever, awesome.

[@CutlerCast]

thanks

[@jorgegovea2475]

Great episode and awesome guest 🤛🏿

[@FredP1]

Great podcast. Listening too and seeing Shawn Ray brings back great memories as a teenager working out in the garage with my buddies and local gyms. Those old school bodybuilding magazines were the best as well as that era of bodybuilding 💪🏼. Jay is still the GOAT!!

[@CutlerCast]

Thanks for listening

[@myflesh10]

Awesome discussion!

[@musicacc2255]

Shawn is the Best bodybuilding critic period! To bad yesman Olympia prefers phill yesman heath . Shawn for president !

[@RealLeePriest]

Great interview

[@r0ss547]

Shawn is great great guy

[@Jay-sy5yf]

He makes some good points. He makes some good points!!

[@CutlerCast]

thanks for listening

[@chrissoto5843]

Great show I really enjoyed it !

[@yashara2283]

The way Shawn pronounces peoples names drives me crazy lmao

[@kirkmoore_]

This has been the best episode yet! Didn’t realize how much he did for the sport.

[@Brooks_Fitness_365]

This will be one of the best episodes of #Cutlercast Shawn always have great insights to share!! 💯 🙏🏾

[@CutlerCast]

thank you

[@RichardRatner.1972]

97 best posing routine by Shawn who came second. His back double biceps 💪 was insane! Kindest regards, Richard U.K

[@ElvaanRanger]

The flow and interaction in this podcast was so good and surprised how much time went by and it was over …. Hope to see Shawn back on the podcast again soon 😊

[@hugadog9144]

An Essential long form BB conversation show 😎💪🏾 Best episode in a long time!

[@jasonnowakowski9408]

Never heard Shawn ray talk like this amazing stuff Shawn you was something else on stage

[@powerhouseboys3660]

Love how real Sean keeps it 💪 much respect

[@yarpyarp85]

The best podcast ever. Shawn is a legend. I’d die if u had lee priest on……..☠️

[@CutlerCast]

thanks for listening

[@tymr.t3645]

Shawn ray does get the credit he deserves... Very intelligent and wise. He brings so much to the world of bodybuilding. He should at least have 2 Mr Olympia trophies

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

Listening to this.. I now have a better picture of Shawn Ray.. very interesting.. great businessman and bodybuilder! Nicely done.. 😊

[@CutlerCast]

Thanks for listening

[@mornekeyter9025]

Great interview hearing Shawn speak and share all his experiences. Highlight for me was meeting Shawn in 2004 , johannesburg south africa.

[@johnice2157]

One of the best bodybuilder during one of the best era.