CHUCK MAHONEY Bodybuilder One of the Original Muscle Beach Guys 1955

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Chuck has many stories about the old days at Muscle beach from the 1950's to present and was best friends with Joe Gold, Arnold and many more. He even tried his hand at Pro Wrestling but knew all the characters from the gym and beach back then. Stories that will go on forever
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[@BlackDesertSnake]

Rest up Ric, thanks for all this knowledge, those times will never be replaced, golden era and baby boomers 4 ever

[@garysnow1475]

Went down to Venice Beach last year (2022) my God it was horrible! Nothing like in my childhood. Tents everywhere people screaming obscenities beer bottles busted up against walls. I blame the politicians.

[@BlackDesertSnake]

@@garysnow1475 who would've ever thought that California would've gone to shit.. what ashame!

[@danwwill60]

I trained at the dungeon from 1965 to 1968. I was 18 then. Wes Johnson managed the gym at the time. Dave Draper trained there in the mornings before he went to the Weider Store. I latter trained with Gene Shuey. When I came back from serving in the Army in 1970 the gym had closed and moved across the street in an old converted cleaning shop.

[@PeteKoch]

Great interview with Chuck who is a special man, committed to his fitness at age 85.

[@bookiebashersports]

Such a great channel I love the stories I lay in bed put the phone next to me relax and just listen away great stuff Rick

[@Crimson12nd]

BookieBasherSports so do I. I have been lying on my bed since 11 this morning. I couldn't switch off

[@TheFlat6]

Diddo great way to end the day. Im glad I was part of the Golden Era in my area too. The late 70s into the 80s..

[@timothyryland5357]

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[@paulcullen5712]

@Timothy Ryland Instablaster =)

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[@bettyking6912]

Does anyone remember during the Chuck Mahoney time 1950s a body builder who worked for the post office by day (mailman) with a corrected hair lip. He was very nice looking and very respectful and kind. I'm trying so hard to remember his name. As a teenager, I will never forget Mahoney

[@dazbenpeter8311]

I JUST LOVE THESE TRIPS DOWN MUSCLE LANE.

[@lorenzomagazzeni5425]

Vic (Victor Tanny another legend) - shoot. that brings back memories

[@JBalderas1990]

Amazing! Im a younger guy but I enjoy THESE particular interviewees from the old days. Hopefully you can bring more of them because sadly age takes us all away eventually.

[@Shadowboxe]

JBalderas1990 Agreed.

[@garysnow1475]

The silver and golden age bodybuilders lived well into their late 70s and 80s.

[@francoismorin8721]

Listening to you guys It just felt like I was sitting down around a big fire listening to the elders of the clan telling stories of their aventures during the days of their youth. I really traveled along you guys by imagination. A lot of fun to listen to.

[@drc97086]

Excellent interview.....really fun seeing those photos.

[@dinofrangiamore]

Enjoy the history and stories of the good ol' days of bodybuilding and muscle beach. What a great time! Thanks for keeping it alive.

[@throughthedesert6572]

Exceptional. Love these interviews with these bodybuilding pioneers.

[@marcquintin7855]

Great interview as usual

[@gustavogonzalez6184]

It´s always nice to watch your videos, Ric, I was a 10 year old boy when i started to read mags like Strength and Health, Mr. America, Muscle Power, etc. and I always admired those Great Old School Bodyduilders. Thanks for sharing these videos. Saludos!

[@tonyjablonski]

Awesome video! We have our memories that we create that last a lifetime. If that's not the essence of life, along with family and friends, then I don't know what is.

[@brownpaperbaglunch5760]

Great stuff Ric really enjoyed listening to Chuck and the 1st Golds gym picture👍👍

[@ourinvisibleenemies7779]

May GOD & JESUS CHRIST bless both you guys with long life and great health. Thank the Lord, not Al Gore, for the internet.

[@6174ever]

Its a shame that the origins of the things we claim to enjoy are not embraced. Well, i try to, and this channel makes it possible. Thank you Ric for keeping history alive.

[@will-wf6sb]

hi ric, i'm from wales in the uk, really enjoyed this video very much, i'm 51 now so i guess nostalgia is in for me even if ive never been to america ;) or muscle beach, you have a very likeable channel, best wishes.

[@gmughadam76]

I love these old stories Ric. It's an addiction listening to them as much as working out. Sometimes if I have an hour before I have to go pick up my kid, I'll go to the gym but if I see you have one of these videos that Harkens back to the Golden Age. I'll turn around go back home watch the video and then go pick up my kid. And then I would kick myself in the ass and realize I could have watch this at night while everybody was asleep like I'm doing now... LOL

[@SunkaTanka]

“Not that many of us nowadays, they’re all gone.” Y’all forgot the mighty Bill Pearl! The oldest living professional bodybuilder!

[@WG-bh1ld]

Ric, love your interviews; Your videos and Dave Drapers newsletters bring back your audiences back to the best of times, very cathartic. Thank you

[@doubanjiang]

Vince Gironda looked really good in his day. Father of Aesthetics?

[@gikaradi8793]

5:35 they lived in paradise !!

[@lukeskywalker1574]

Wow! This is the best video on in the internet so far this year. So much interesting information!

[@jbgearhead]

Really enjoyed this. Love hearing about the history. I’m so glad for your show to keep these memories and documented history alive. Really enjoy seeing these guys and just love the old photos. Thank you so much for all you do ! I remember as a kid watching wresting shows with my brother. Our favorite at the time was Haystacks Calhoon (spelling). What a show ! So much fun. Good times that only we can describe. Thanks again and take care !

[@AZ-su2vc]

Ric, you are the greatest! Thank you! Most videos will never be remembered after a few days, much less weeks. Yours will be viewed again and again because they are history. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@donb.1426]

Ric, you are an amazing interviewer! You really know how to let the interview flow just perfectly! Thanks for keeping the old days going!

[@cobrasdestro4929]

Thanks Rick so much information...

[@joebeez1287]

I love these historical trips! I work right next to 4th and Broadway. I've heard the Dungeon mentioned many times, but this is the first time I've heard the location. Amazing how much Santa Monica has changed - not necessarily for the better.

[@leroykittel6453]

one of your best, thank you!! leroy 65 yrs. of bodybuilding

[@thomasburke9531]

Great post Ric I love the stories of the good old days.got my autographed drawing signed by you today and it brought tears to my eyes I wasn’t expecting this to happen but seeing and holding bodybuilding history in my hands was a great feeling

[@dougcoleburn1579]

wow this was great! Thank you Ric!

[@abelhernandez910]

AWESOME interview

[@lanceh.5671]

Great video! So entertaining and interesting hearing you guys talk.

[@stankormy5717]

Good stuff Ric!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@3201957b]

Great Ric!!!

[@nbaryosef]

Great stories

[@lorenzomagazzeni5425]

Fascinating.

[@chrisweidner4768]

Thanks for the great guests and pics. Priceless!

[@kurtschreiber838]

Keep bringing on the older guys and all the history lessons. Very enjoyable and informative. I always wanted to learn more Vic Yanney’s gym. I wish there was quality footage of the guys from the 40-60’s training. On a related topic: I laugh hard when I hear people talk about all the “new” exercises they’re doing now such as cleans, trap bar deadlifts, kettlebell swigs, etc... New? They’ve been around for decades (maybe even a century when you think of it). There’s no appreciation for the guys and the gyms that started all the old stuff. So, you keep bringing those guys on who were actually there. Awesome!

Loved this talk, great guy :)

[@petegallows5494]

The young photographer with Arnold in '68, wasn't it Artie Zeller? Love your channel Ric.

[@trudy9896]

Great video!! When you going to get bill pearl or frank Zane to come on

[@ricdrasin]

They won't do it

[@EricPetersen2922]

ric drasin that’s too bad, you show is great, funny they won’t come on your show. You never ask hard questions and there’s no reason for them not to be on your show. Brilliant work! I trained in golds Venice from 95-99. Amazing place,

[@timidater4803]

even Franco came in but the others are too stuck up!!!!

[@nitramspak8893]

Ric Thank you

[@wheelgc]

Another great video. Thanks

[@graham1958]

Fantastic video Rick and Chuck. 👌

[@BJ-in-D-House]

I wish i lived back then

[@a.ferrara8480]

Awesome video. Great guy.

[@Shadowboxe]

Thanks for sharing Ric, let the guests talk more though. Good stuff.

[@coffeefish]

So cool Ric.

[@channel1800dumb]

Wow Mr Mahoney looks like tall man, every photo. Wish I was born those days sheesh!

[@HDBerlin]

Hi Ric, I like these old stories very much, thank you! I wonder though how many of old bb have health issues that may be related to earlier drug use? Lalanne seemed to have none, but then he did not take steroids at all, right? I could be valuable to make a video about it, so younger guys are better informed about issues such as enlarged hearts etc? I myself would like to know more.

[@michaelcollins237]

the guy looks 40 yrs old.and in shape.

[@rickmasters289]

Get Chuck back, Ric, but let him talk more. Give him more time to think and speak.

[@RobindeValkNL]

the big shoulders we're standing on.

[@SuperbizonR]

Old guys only... Rick, you need young interesting guys on your channel too.

[@paulhupp4293]

Ask him if he knew Pudgy Stockton!

[@allancampbell8274]

The photographs name was Caruso

[@kimboslice3992]

Isit chuck aarons chuck errands or chuck aaronson haha the subtitles don't even know

[@halo3tes4]

you never mention leon brown ,

[@archilonshadowheart7]

wonder if he ever encountered Chuck Ahrens? havent watched the video yet but he was apparently absurdly strong curling 160 lb dumbbells for reps seated in the 1950's and novbody ever even mentioned or hinted that he ever even tried dbol or deca which makes it even more insane. he also has the heaviest behind the head tricep extension/skullcrusher full range that i've ever heard of, there was a picture of him actually doing it with 405. just one where its behind his head and hes ready to begin it. but thats insanity. Pat Casey who at the to me was a teenager saw Chuck do some insane things and he later of course became the first man to bench 600 lbs and he worked out in the dungeon not a tonne but i think he was tied to Steve Merjanian somehow. both great benchers.

[@archilonshadowheart7]

okay well a one arm barbell concentration curl with 185 was even more than i'd of expected plus the tricep feats are the most inspiring for me at least since i always try to get better at those

[@DemonMaldito1]

Chuck once took the camera and emptied all photo rolls on it, taking with him a bunch of photos that could've had been history lol

[@raymondervin1596]

What was ZABOs last name? anybody please

[@archilonshadowheart7]

Koszewski, Zabo was just his nickname though

[@raymondervin1596]

archilonshadowheart7 thanks a whole bunch!!

[@archilonshadowheart7]

he was known as the abs guy of the day definitely known for his midsection above all else and when you goto google images of Irvin/Zabo you'll see exactly why that is.

[@ricdrasin]

kezewski

[@raymondervin1596]

thanks RIC!! I remember reading about ZABO backin the 80s in IRONMAN mag he had a lot of ex wifes and kids but sounded like a happy man and they said he still had the abs

[@michaelcollins237]

young people know little of american or european history..........it is all about me me me