BACK FROM THE OLYMPIA | Fouad Abiad, Iain Valliere, Mike Van Wyck & Paul Lauzon | Bro Chat

[@FouadAbiad]

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[@ianwarzecha]

Shout out to mike for handing out uncrustables at the expo haha

[@jaynikk758]

Haha! Awesome bulking food

[@mizterrii1334]

Man, I missed it!! 😂😂😂

[@anthonybenincasa]

Sounds like Mike was also about to hand out someone an whooping

[@ianwarzecha]

@anthonybenincasa I'm curious what that was about lol

[@ianwarzecha]

@@jaynikk758 10/10 bulking food.

[@bigzac1295]

Watching Fouad Butcher the excel sheet was fun. I imagine there was a column where he could have plugged in the actual placing and the sheet would have pumped out everyone’s scores 😂

[@mnasser307]

I came here for this comment 😂

[@johnoneill9832]

There was, off to the left. Sentiments out to the fan that developed the sheet, with Vlookup functions, only for Fouad to butcher it. Oh well, love y’all meatheads! ❤

[@I-Teee]

😂 came here for this. I’m looking at it going “THERES FORMULAS MAN”

[@jsmendi23]

I knew he was going to screw that part up lol

[@musclerecruitment]

That part was hard to watch

[@davidmceneaney1038]

Fouad manually updating places when it’s formulated has my dying

[@thepepperypickle2980]

I was screaming at my screen

[@tylerforget7649]

Came here for this comment lol

[@euuey_euu]

As an accountant I was cringing

[@maxwellgoldie_editor]

sameeee

[@strangergoonie]

Agree with Fouad,Iain, and Mike's sentiments about Hadi who I feel also should have won. A Mr. Olympia winner shouldn't be talked about as not having a striated chest and lacking detail in arms and shoulders but unfortunately for Derek this is the case. Man I truly miss prime Phil who amazed me in every single shot especially his most muscular and back shots. The 3D pop was out of this world. I've never felt that way about a Mr. Olympia winner since. Prime Phil Heath kills all these guys!

[@wally7559]

Prime Phill is unanimous top 2 greatest bodybuilder of all time. Can’t compare with those guys. At least for now.

[@Lanch15]

The other thing that bothers me is that Derek will always have his double biceps showing his injections in his lats

[@mrb2643]

To beat the current champ you must BEAT him properly, no debate. Derek didn't do that.

[@SLF1990]

@@Lanch15this is the biggest rumor. They’re swollen lymph nodes. Look it up.

[@chrisodongookubasu134]

Agree with you. But once the era is gone, we have to deal with the current crop of competitors, you can't just write them off. They work their asses off too, just like the previous generation they deserve respect.

[@gabrielquiroz1149]

I had a chance to be there this year. A few take aways from a normie: - Your eyes went to Hadi the entire time. I was positive he was winning the entire time. - Derek was impressive, but wasnt "whoah thats a Mr O" - Hunter is so much better and bigger than you think. Never been a fan of his physique but man... So impressive to see on stage. - You do not understand the size of Andrew Jacked on that stage. Although a bit off, he looked incredible and dont see how Brandon beat him.

[@abdominis21]

Yup. I completely agree with this. I was there for the first time ever, and my eyes went straight Hadi.

[@stethefuryfenton]

Omfg thank god you guys are back - I’ve been scratching at the fking walls 😂🙏🏻 Also respect Mike discussing his friends passing, RIP, it’s hard and we all appreciate Mike showing us it’s okay to hurt

[@yashara2283]

Thank you for the most comprehensive, logical, and unbiased breakdown of the top 3 I’ve heard yet 👏🏼 AND the Hadi walking off situation. Very level headed discussion. Dave and anyone else calling for suspension is beyond absurd

[@stelioshanias6298]

Completely agree

[@manuelrendon8083]

Loved the podcast but was not comprehensive at all. The breakdown was front and back poses, shape and condition. No one talked anout the side poses and they all agreed Hadi has better shape which is not true considering Hadi has a bigger waist and Derek has an X-Frame with small waist.

[@yashara2283]

@@manuelrendon8083 waist size has nothing to do with level of conditioning

[@nathanhardy2852]

Must feel pretty incredible seeing how much your company/podcast/the boys have grown so much in popularity! congrats fouad

[@FouadAbiad]

I’m grateful everyday!

[@sustak9413]

Paul's prayers are so bad but the fact that he does them regularly makes it so good :)))))))))

[@KyleKeres]

BEEN waiting for this one! 3 Weeks Out tomorrow, you guys and the champions of our sport make the journey all the more better. Definitely gonna replay this for fasted cardio all week

[@mikereynolds2313]

Good luck bro...I know it's starting to get real for you now. Podcasts are the only thing that gets me through 2×day cardio

[@Sk.6789]

Think a business decision was made. Hadi was a lot closer to Derek from the back than Derek was to Hadi from the front. Hadi was 1 or 2 in basically every pose while Derek was probably 5th in a couple, yes his back double is phenomenal but one great pose shouldn’t win an Olympia when you are possibly 5th best front lat or abs and thighs

[@aloeblack8853]

I think hadis physique and overall look is not attractive. I think it was more about the look than business

[@jerome5529]

You guy are great! I’m 60 years old and I watch you guys all the time! Got to take a picture with Big Mike, but didn’t get a chance to catch up with the rest of you guys

[@ChaseIrons]

Haha Vigorous Steve and I had a good chat with Paul at Mikes booth talking judging. My most shocked moment was running into Fouad and Ben at Iron Republic 😂 it was a great weekend

[@FouadAbiad]

Good to meet you!

[@619behem0th]

Aye man, I know imma sound like a bitch…. But you guys please take care of yourselves driving fast man. People die everyday doing that shit. Just make sure y’all safe man.

[@JibbH_]

Why they don’t go back like in the past where you have 2 bodybuilding class by height and not by weight.

[@AurelioLuigi]

Mike I went to your booth, I didn’t know you were going to be there and I was looking at your bad a$$ car then boom you were there , holly cow what a surprise, you were very humble , took like 3 pics with me , I asked you about your shoulder etc , great to meet you man , keep rocking man 💪🏻

[@ZDS1986]

Thank god mikes honest about Hadi. Hadi had that shit all day. Stop pandering Paul.

[@pramathanarayana867]

Agree with most of what you guys said. And most of us will probably never know how Hadi felt the pressure he was under. But i guess thats what it is to be on the biggest stage. Regardless of how he felt, it made for an awkward moment, for Derek, Samson and Brandon who were calling out to him. Bob made an announcement. It wasn't so much the disrespect but the unnecessary drama on stage that could have easily been avoided. Phil lost to Shawn and didnt make a Scene. Brandon curry won in 2019 and lot the next year to Ramy and took it well. Hell, Ramy in 2022 as the returning Champ got placed 5th and had nothing but love for Hadi. It doesn't matter how you feel, you eat it up and conduct yourself in the manner everyone is expecting of you, for your achievements and status you've attained.

[@FouadAbiad]

Sure but it’s not grounds for suspension.

[@pramathanarayana867]

@@FouadAbiad Agreed. It's not grounds for anything. And one would hope that he'll be fairly judged next year with no bias. But as far as us fans discussing the situation l, don't think there's much to say in Hadi's defence. It isn't the end of the world. But it also can't really be justified.🤷‍♂️

[@jimmy7458]

These guys all give so much back to the bodybuilding community. It's so awesome 😎 Top tier entertainers and hilarious men. This podcast is such a great part of peoples lives 😊

[@datnip79]

Man, I have only checked for the new episode 7 thousand times yesterday and today. Shout out to Fouad

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

The sacrifice you make as pro I can't even fathom. I only competed once a year provincially for 5yrs and I thought that 20 week contest prep was hard. Iain , Fouad and Mike doing it as a career is a huge accomplishment and a major sacrifice.

[@taygonzales5686]

I don't get y people say Derek has no abs n thigh, dude has a 10 pack :s ??? Ya no?

[@beantown702]

Here in the states we say "this video was taken in Mexico" when it comes to anything with cars 😂😂

[@joshalston]

Mike hit the nail on the head: Derek’s back double was very dominant, but not so much that it allows him to dominate a show. Derek has no ab & thigh shot, his most muscular is weak, his legs are still too small, chest and shoulders are big & full enough. And are we going to continue to dance around those glaring knots Derek had on his lats? Can’t criticize Ramy for it and then award Derek. I’m a fan of his but Derek isn’t there yet, Hadi deserved that win

[@BelloBruh]

Great way to end my Friday work week with a new episode!! Was such a pleasure meeting you guys at the O last weekend too.

[@aloeblack8853]

Anyone else want to know what the incident was? 😂

[@jeromepierce6423]

You guys are so far off on thinking it’s no big deal Hady acted that way! Usually I agree with everything you guys say, but you are basically condoning every loser of a show to throw a temper tantrum. Jay lost 6 times and never acted close to that way. People like Shaq and other new viewers don’t want to see grown men act like angry little roidheads and then let their people of their country send death threats to everyone. It makes bodybuilding look psycho and like a complete joke.

[@FouadAbiad]

He hugged him, shook his hand, took a photo and left. He missed two photos. I don’t think it was a tantrum.

[@Ethan-xp9ho]

What was the “incident”

[@strong4life690]

Huge fan and love Samson. When Fouad was talking about reassuring Samson on his success and trajectory with winning the Arnold and taking 3rd at the Olympia, I couldn’t help but say out loud “Like Nick Walker”. It’s already been done.

[@FouadAbiad]

Yes like nick who has had an incredible career.

[@Simonbphysique]

We all want to know what the altercation was 😂 15:00

[@RobNerlandfit]

Iain and Fouad the 24 hour road trip sounds amazing, those are exact same stories we have driving 20 hours down to texas for spring break! chain smoking cigarettes, and crushing chewing tobacco and coffees.

[@Ksmoove0824]

People should understand why they have it to Derek and it’s not because “his back was better” IFBB has always and will always be political or pull a political card whenever. I think they’re afraid to have the belt or title sit in Iran. It really doesn’t make sense. This whole switching up of Mr O year and after year is off because they don’t really do that

[@rocky1399]

No ones gonna mention derek’s oil pockets under derek’s armpits on his front double and front lat spread

[@pickett591]

How do guys like Samson travel frequently but still have their gear ? 🤔 like how do you pin gh everyday when you’re gone so much

[@scottblankenship2773]

I normally don’t like people in general but watching this makes me want some cool friends fouad seems like he’d get you into some trouble really easily lmao

[@FouadAbiad]

Lol

[@robburchett2653]

The Detroit Pro is going to be crazy with Nick Walker, Quint, Phil Heath, Brandon, Samson, Jay, Cbum, and Derek Lunsford all fighting for that top spot

[@FouadAbiad]

😂

[@powermonger1]

Who was the heavyset guy with the short haircut that was getting in kanevskys face when he wanted to weigh Mike?

[@joshuathomson571]

Anyone curious who they were talking about beefing with over the weekend?

[@TheOzzyRaptor1]

I’m not sure, be interesting to find out but their business is their own.

[@joshuathomson571]

100%@@TheOzzyRaptor1

[@Nagy.Patrik]

Probably they refer to Eric Kanevsky? His video is not out yet but he is a youtube prankster, often do pranks at bodybuilding expos. Eric said something about how Mike behaved, im not sure i remember correctly so i wont say it, we will see monday when he uploads the video.

[@chrisk7693]

they always say to beat a reigning mr. olympia you have to be much better than the reigning mr. olympia...and that wasn't the case! And don´t forget the oil - lumps on dereks lats!!!

[@Ker0_29]

Paul is the funniest person ever I swear Love you guys can't wait to watch the next one already

[@nickd121]

Guyssss who tried to fight Mike? What the hell happened at the O hahah

[@soroushnek]

thanks for this review guys !! i don't wanna take anything away from Derek !! super nice guy and congrats to him for his victory !! but i think Hadi definitely should've won !!

[@justinmontgomery1255]

Hahahaha dude!!! The videographer got to drive!!!!! Someone take my resume!!!!!!

[@tsaryeyed8293]

Damn Iain is such a handsome dude now, lookin better every day

[@nealharris6167]

It was so nice of ifbb to have some diversity on the judging panel by having some blind judges.. Kudos to Manion family

[@jonathansmit872]

Iain had it 100% perfect on 2nd last episode if you remove Nick and move guys up. Was 9 for 9 lol

[@VPhan-io6wv]

Sorry Mike thinking that Samson could break Ronnys record is straight trash. Samsons future best will still lose to Ronnys worst showing

[@justinstevens4025]

Been using mikes way of training (the right way) and my chest and back have improved dramatically. I feel it so much more with less pain in joints. This man needs to be more known

[@Kordon87]

Jay Cutler basically said it best, everyone was off in a way. Given his statement, it is pragmatic that Nick Walker could have won the Mr Olympia.

[@tyleranderson7857]

Me and lain hooked up in the bathroom at the expo (I’m a male) it wasn’t gay though

[@anth2290]

I thin hadi did enough to still retain the title Derek was great but I agree with Mike. Derek I think had some shots where he looks stumpy imo. Samson was awesome but I think he was tighter and more lines at the Arnold classic. As much as I love Samson he did have some transitions where the waist kinda went and being 300lbs I hope it doesn’t get to that because he is that good. I think he was a definite 3rd which is not a knock at all. He was much improved still and especially when he was in the middle it shows really how dominant he can be.

[@lolo932]

It's not a problem that he walked out, the problem is that he had done nothing to calm his fans down after they overwhelmed Derek with hate and literal death threats. Derek fkn issued a statement, even Hany had to step up meanwhile Hadi was just riling them up with his rethoric.

[@FouadAbiad]

I didn’t see Hadi say anything negative about Derek?

[@Kordon87]

Jay Cutler basically said it best, everyone was off in a way. Given his statement, it is pragmatic that Nick Walker could have won the Mr Olympia.

[@danielbabyrage8522]

You guys forgot to mention how Derek and Hadi always making step by step over the lane to make themselfs look bigger than samson, they realy gave samson a hard time

[@avimistry8820]

Totally agree that Hadi should have won. Also, don’t see what the big deal is with Hadi leaving, he congratulated Derek, took a photo, then left.

[@eddiesaldana8921]

Behrooz’s name rolls so well off the tongue. I enjoy saying his name with emphasis on the “ooze”

[@italianintheAF]

Nick placed behind Hadi and Derek last year. While he did improve it was near as substantially as Derek so I could see him placing 3rd again and maybe sneaking into 2nd

[@ΣερτηςΠαπας]

It's not a matter of muscle maturity for Derek. He just will never have these deep chest or shoulder striations, it's the way it is

[@Madchris8828]

Imagining Iain practically cracked out on zens and energy drinks wide eyed driving is an absolutely hysterical image . I can just imagine a cartoonish looking Iain looking all whily coyote lookin' @ss borderline psychotically looking around while driving 😂😂. Foaud you are a great friend helping drive that far too!

[@BamaBrightside]

Congratulations Fouad, Samson did great!

[@RichardRatner.1972]

What a treat on a Friday night. Big love Fouad. Kindest regards, Richard U.K

[@jeremiahpearce2328]

Iain it’s time to unblock me

[@darrenrandy7358]

Don’t think he takes orders

[@izak5660]

Watching Fouad butcher the excel workbook is painful.

[@javierchevy3195]

@fouadAbiad Next year we need a BRO CHAT booth! 💯

[@jonathan6009]

Yes, Please 🎉💪

[@aidenmayberry1]

I had the pleasure of meeting all of these guys at the expo and actually sat by there wives at saturday night finals, amazing people, everyone should listen to bro chat

[@persianatural]

Hadi deserved to win and Derek by no means didnt do any knock champ out . Judges gave the title . It was unfair but it is what it is. Congratulations derek

[@Lobo513]

Derek wouldnt have won if they penalized for getting off the line

[@benmiller7690]

Love how Fouad argued for hours with Iain for 212 and now he’s completely switched 😂😂

[@FouadAbiad]

It’s all about the debate!

[@vinay003uj]

Man I was waiting for this since two days. Finally !!

[@shotabeberashvili4193]

Wait what was the insistent lol can’t mention it and not say it 😂

[@comebackcruz]

Seeing iain shove handfuls of doritos in his mouth gives me a type of comfort i cant explain lol

[@mrtrenbolone1517]

Lol at fouad manually changing the spreadsheet, theres code to make it do it for you haha

[@SlateBilliardClub]

Swerve! Ian shows up as Emo Mike😮

[@EazyP_Z]

Mike saying Samson shredded is the next Ronnie Coleman, couldn't agree more. Depending on Jacked's progress, he's in that same vein. Both of them have made astronomical progress, looking forward to the next year!

[@GeorgieGiven]

14:32 lolol who got beat up???

[@Jayrockrealty]

Fouad, thanks for saying Hadi’s country correctly. “Ee ron” not “I ran”

[@faamalositafa805]

Sorry uncle Paul...but the capital of New Zealand is Wellington not Auckland. 😂😂😂😂Thank you brothers for another awesome podcast.

[@p-anilsson6306]

Made my day to see this One guys and hell yes Samson is What we all want as Mr O not over grown small dudes💪🏾✊🥩🦍👌

[@NorthwayFilms]

The edit at 1:58:00 😂 of the boys sharing there stacks that we’ll never know lol

[@Hitmanjat]

Yes !! been going through bro chat withdrawls😂

[@man-face-official]

That killed me watching you guys butcher that excel spreadsheet 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@ANAS577]

Fouad was literally removing the Vlookups formula, and replaced it with points🤣

[@ianwarzecha]

If you guys didnt do it you shouldve done a road trip vlog haha iain and fouad in a car for a whole 24hrs wouldve been funny as hell.

[@Madchris8828]

Would've have gotten so many views 😂

[@swolluminatiofficial]

Fun fact, did you guys know that Regina had to change their slogan from “The city that rhymes with fun” because the woke crowd got mad? True story

[@LukeMaloneBMX]

The back shot on Dereck is a knockout shot, up until recently the Olympia was won from the back.

[@JD90-YT]

Took so long, I stopped peggin my wife for this.

[@Nagy.Patrik]

Why are judges so obsessed with glutes? Its one muscle group. Why not a striated chest by that logic? Its so stupid.

[@Kash-pu4qe]

1:51:27 Fouad: Capital of New Zealand? Paul: Auckland Every New Zealander is screaming in pain Paul 😆

[@tiagoafonso1761]

Man😂 Fouad just repeated last week's questions and the answers where different 😅

[@Tenthirty5]

Got my 2023 O shirts with Samson on them a couple of days after getting back from the O. 👍

[@matthewpinson4208]

I've been dying for the Olympia recap! 😬😬😬

[@ClbAdrian]

The winner of the bet was supposed to get every thing paid for the next time you guys all hung out ! Flight , food , hotel/airbnb etc

[@Sk.6789]

The day the Arnold overtakes the Olympia as the number 1 show will be a great day. How the premier show can be so amateurish is set up every year is insane, terrible lighting, having the men wait till 10pm, stupid backgrounds, it’s ridiculous

[@dickdickensen]

Soooo hoping for this to happen

[@robburchett2653]

Not to mention the Arnold is catching up in terms of prize money for the athletes

[@dickdickensen]

@@robburchett2653 yeah Arnold's is only 100k behind (300 vs 400k) in the open

[@robburchett2653]

@@dickdickensen And the Classic Physique is 10k more than at the Olympia

[@dickdickensen]

@@robburchett2653 jep, you're right. Classic physique prize money should be waaaay higher imo, they have so much "pull" for a show by now

[@jimmy7458]

I'm interested to see your guys conversation after the judging analysis breakdown that Jim Manion has released. That would be another great topic of discussion

[@dmadrigal821]

When I went on vacation in LA I drove a Lambo Huracan EVO and that thing flies like no other. I got so many looks though from people while I was driving it

[@TankerHawkSixx]

Watched Derek's vlog from the show and Iain was talking Derek up backstage and tellin him it made him finally miss bodybuilding and Hoss was in the clip as well.. but not so much on this pod..

[@FouadAbiad]

I’m not taking anything away from Derek. He was awesome. That doesn’t mean we can’t be critical of anything.

[@Tom-V]

Andrew should have placed higher. Samson and Andrew for top 2 next year.

[@mcddavis]

Ian should be a judge. He is always a very good judge of physiques.

[@Lift805]

Anyone know what the incident they are referring to? Curious

[@richardmorrell4108]

Anyone know the incident that happened?