Eric Bugenhagen | "Rick Boogs" WWE, Bulking For Dummies, The Early Years, Table Talk

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[@overlord6815]

Been watching Eric for nearly a decade now. I'm glad to see how far he's come and how he's remained himself the entire time.

[@pisk64]

He calmed down a bit too and relaxed a bit in my opinion. Been following him since metal and iron days when he had like 4k subs lol

[@A-A-RonDavis2470]

He did however change his opinion on gear. He's been on it since at least 2019, if not before, due to WWE. He also won't mention the fact that he changed statuses, he just doesn't post noble natty videos anymore.

[@overlord6815]

@@A-A-RonDavis2470 I don't really care about the natty status of other men, and I also don't think he's obligated to speak about it either. If he chooses to juice, then he chooses to juice. It's none of my business.

[@pisk64]

@@A-A-RonDavis2470 he couldnt reveal gear status due to wwe contract

[@nahyoulyin]

puuush

[@derekbrotherton3462]

This is the most bulbous, succulent, striated podcast I’ve ever listened to

[@firstdonuts]

some absolute horse cockery going on in this podcast 👏

[@brentdawgs8905]

Eric is just pure stream of consciousness. The antithesis to Dr Mike. I would like to see those two together. It would be like Arnold and Danny Devito from the movie Twins.

[@anthonini66]

Dr Mike is Devito

[@jameshill6653]

Holy shit 😂

[@blitzcomet3607]

I don't think it'd be that good. But I like them both.

[@tarzanizcool]

@@blitzcomet3607I think it would, Mike is pretty good humored and I think could meet Eric’s energy

[@byRoyalty]

@@tarzanizcoolmike is fuckin hilarious, would love to see the two of em together

[@adamwalker1707]

In my opinion, this is one of the best podcasts Dave has done. I am a huge fan of Eric, but in other podcasts, you can see a lot of the guests stay in this very schoolbook mode in explaining things to certain terms, even though Dave went to school himself and has the credentials, Eric is a fresh breath of air. Dave and Eric when they first started were complete bros in the gym, and them talking about the cat food, T nation articles, and the dumb shit they did in the gym you saw Dave and Eric just acting like children in the ways of laughing, at ease, and just enjoying a conversation about humble beginnings. It was so cool to hear both of these guys just having a conversation. Thank you, Dave & Elite FTS team, for the content, education you provide, and equipment you make. Thank you, Eric, for providing me the MINDSET TO HORSECOCK SOME WEIGHT. You two are legends to the community.

[@josephbloxham3992]

Eric is a prime example of how much of strength is intensity and consistency.

[@dndallasta]

And genetics, though. This guy cannot get actually fat even if he tried.

[@Jmack7861]

Effort* not intensity. Unless you’re talking about % of 1rm

[@achillesleon5545]

​@@Jmack7861 bruh

[@Jmack7861]

@@achillesleon5545 it’s annoying when people use intensity wrong

[@charliemartin2157]

​@@Jmack7861they didn't use it wrong tho. Effort and intensity have overlapping definitions. If you're doing a very high effort lift, that's going to be intense. And you're over here saying "% of 1rm" while Eric is literally laughing about people that think you have to train that way in this podcast

[@permabulkbilly]

This man is the reason I started lifting. Love seeing all the success and attention he has been getting.

[@MrPirateBroadcast]

I feel like Dave has discovered a being of pure chaos in Eric

[@jameshill6653]

An actual legend of a man. Spreading a different kind of gym culture, one that is sorely needed in this day and age.

[@kylemccaffrey3003]

It has officially come full circle when sticky Ricky tells Dave he did the JM diet with the pizza, olive oils, the whole nine yards. That just made my day 😂

[@Miks_Petersons]

Absolute treat for the swole community. Dave thank you for having Ricky

[@mildredmelan]

Never sold out. But only wish the best for the best for him, he is the greatest “fitness influencer “ to ever walk the earth

[@jordanlewis4308]

Thank you for the early release!!!!! Eric Bugenhagen is a great man and an inspiration. Just blasting wintersun, screaming, Jefferson deadlifting in the rat’s nest It’s a MINDSET 💪🏻

[@johnvernon27]

Dave is the only person I’ve ever seen control the chaos that is Eric Bugenhagen

[@KayButtonJay]

Eric is one of the most underrated lifters on KZbin. Dude has done some insane stuff and he has the best attitude towards training. I’d take him over Jeff Nipples or Dr. Mike any day

[@owenjones795]

Wrestling is a sport that makes yo u realize when u get to college that you can’t rlly go pro and you have to kind of stop pursuing your dream to get a job. It’s great to see someone really take it all the way. As a member of the wrestling community, we’re proud of u eric! U did it

[@Swoleseph]

Happy to see how far Eric’s came. I’ll never forget the basement videos and how he inspired me to do behind the back deadlifts. The fact he made it to WWE is incredible too.

[@Swoleseph]

He’s my spirit animal

[@Trennycakes]

@@Swoleseph i think he has different contracts for wwe for quite awhile even when he was like 230lbs

[@Eubeenhadd]

This might be the most laughing I've seen on the podcast

[@mcfarvo]

And it's almost all Eric as he recalls funny stories like drinking to cope with his phone calling job or destroying his quad or having sleep apnea lol

[@drewjdelaney]

Eric has to be one of the funniest dudes in the fitness industry. I love how much he got Dave to laugh along with him. This was a great episode.

[@charlesjarman-price3954]

Definitely the all time funniest episode of TableTalk. "8 scoops of instant" Boogs is a legend

[@elim5353]

One of the best table talks ever. This is gold. Looks like my cats are gonna be out of food 😂😂

[@JeanKlaud93]

😂😂

[@xxacidmv]

I don't think I have ever laughed as much while listening to a podcast as i did with this one.

[@Pieslops_The_Cyclops]

Inside the mind of the Density Doctor, the Bulbus Barbarian, the Rippling Rino, the Succulent Slick Rick

[@mcfarvo]

The bulbous bulbosity of this bully bull of bulging bulges

[@YaoMang68]

So many laughs out loud watching this podcast. Great ep. Love the juicy thick humor and rotund commentary.

[@ElloAsty]

Dave Tate + Eric Bugenhagen is a legendary teamup. Hope it happens again someday

[@Jackedtarheel]

Favorite guy in the industry, love ya Boogs!

[@trevorbaker7168]

Boogs is the realest dude in the fitness community, I've been following him for about 6 years now and I've learned countless things from him. Don't ever change bro.

[@speedftw32]

The cat food bit was killing me

[@LatimusChadimus]

52:19 💀

[@mkfort]

I'm cracking up this episode. Getting an ab workout from laughing so hard

[@bobjenkins4925]

It was the lifting version of the Bret Kreisher Tom Segura red koolaid podcast hahahaha

[@michaelanthony4750]

Yeah lol. Only Eric

[@DoNot-Ban-Pudge]

"And then my knee just exploded" *laughs diabolically*

[@HubertTheMad]

Straight up horsecockery going on here. Thanks for having the stick on the podcast!

[@cartermay4898]

Eric is the reason I started lifting heavy and pushing myself

[@benchprestige8174]

This is honestly a good story and just the mentality you must have in life. Always bet on yourself. I needed to hear something like this today 💪

[@HaydenGladstonePT]

Eric '15 bagels' Bugenhagen. Truly a gentleman and a scholar. This was hilarious and immensely entertaining. Keep being the top chook

[@CrimsonLolita_]

What an earnestly great conversation. Eric truly lights up a room

[@danielmoss1242]

I has never heard of Eric before, but I instantly want to lift with this dude.

[@RamBon2nd]

Man I was in attendance when he got hurt. I was hoping it was a work. Glad he’s back at 💯

[@paulyjackdaniels3432]

Finally an interview with a real scientist

[@lesbetesdelamer]

the top chook remains an inspiration for me after so many years. IT'S A MINDSET!

[@3rdhand712]

eric mentioning "this love" by pantera is so classic... will never forget watching him hit an insane bench to that song

[@RichardWilliamDamien]

Today I went to the super market to buy protein powder (to try before buying online) and I couldn’t find any… So I went to their customer office to ask if they could check on their computer if they have protein powder by typing “protein”. And the girl told me “Well, when I type that, all the results are about cat food” I laugh more than I should have to.

[@TheJipino]

Horsecocking big loads of good content

[@connormugford-paul6633]

Been watching Del Hog since 2018 and it’s beautiful too see the top chook, receive the shine he so deserves. Fricken love this bloke, a life changed by golden tidbits. Stay Sticky Rick and thanks for having him Dave

[@ParvParashar]

Loved the conversation! It was an absolutely amazing experience listening to the podcast. Eric is truly a huge inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! 🙌

[@marcpayne8234]

Love Eric! Truly one of a kind in this fitness industry.

[@Hirooshii1]

Watching Dave and Eric laughing so much had me rolling while Dave trying to be semi serious throughout with Eric dying in his chair. As a more inward person like Dave its very relatable, hilarious stuff.

[@justincooper6037]

Would really love a Rick bugez pod like this where he interviews KZbinrs/fitness people, loved learning about this legend

[@derekgreen7319]

I'm so glad Eric made it . His channel has been a big influence for me

[@4EVERLOSFILMS]

Awesome interview! I’ve been watching Eric for about a year now for pre workout motivation and learned so much from this. Thanks guys! 💪

[@dessertstorm7476]

hardwork and intensity is totally underrated. Anyone can find tried and tested programs and over analyse their form ad infinitum, but hard work and intensity is the currency that buys strength

[@WarriorFromV4LH4LL4]

Eric is such HIGH energy!!! WWE had a huge loss cutting this guy loose.

[@SJR4815]

God damn this is the best interview in all of sports.

[@watsonkushmaster3067]

Man...the funniest table talk to the date

[@Brian_McWilliams]

Most entertaining podcast of all time. Laughing through 90% of it, love the content!

[@SeanPatrickFitness]

So good, first podcast I've watched start to finish in a long time and wish it kept going.

[@ChomageRider]

Man, this is the greatest thing ever. I think Dave went into this thinking he had pretty much seen and heard it all... Didn't take long to realise that he hadn't :D

[@FriendsOfCalvin]

Loved this, a lot of laughs from those hilarious stories The last hour flew by, hopefully see Rick the Stick on more podcasts 🎉

[@RayRayHam]

This interview was so good I subscribed to the channel

[@keithmurphy2552]

I was there both days, what a amazing show! Maxine Boudreault tenacity on the log and axel medley is why this sport is so inspiring! Watching events where so many athletes struggle reminds the fans constantly that it's the heaviest show on earth.

[@Gervindial]

Best episode by far 😂

[@davefilmssometimes]

I love how Dave started just tolerating the constant laughter, then about the time cat food came up he was joining in. Eric HAS to be an actual trickster god or something. Someone else said "entity of chaos" or something and it's so true.

[@albertpaxton4855]

So good! Eric is one awesome dude! Great job Dave!

[@mastersironmantarmstrong7148]

This was by far my favorite podcast! This guy was so entertaining and down to earth and genuine.

[@byRoyalty]

one of the best table talks out there. Seems like ya’ll genuinely had such a great time

[@marcusorillius6971]

So motivating and not even trying to be. That’s what makes him so good.

[@AnotherOne-g5i]

1:59:21 Ricky, try insulating your garage door. Used to live in Florida and dealt with the same issues. They sell the large sheets at Lowe's, just cut to size. There's plenty of videos on here for advice.

[@PFMFIT]

I got abs from laughing so hard at this interview 😂I've been on the floor laughing since they started talking about cat food😂

[@Alfhar]

Podcast starts at 4:40 skip the yappin.

[@watsonkushmaster3067]

Cmon man you think they will do all that content for free? Give them a break

[@WhatIfJojoSiwaWasGay]

Thicc Boogs cutting the most caffeinated promo ever, per usual

[@bamurgone]

what is with ricks laughing this whole podcast lmao

[@basssix1]

This was just plain fun ! Thank you

[@trippydee0330]

The fire he has and how he lifts has completely inspired me to go harder with every work out. Many people have that one person thats their hero the boogs is that for me.

[@Frankiebonez337]

Been watching this all morning including my treadmill walk at the gym and I'm crying laughing with everyone staring at me LMAO😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@yougotfelted8297]

Eric is one of a kind

[@vegemitetoastben]

One of the best podcasts I've seen

[@nicolasdemay590]

Eric is the fucking goat, it’s about time he starts hitting podcasts 💪🏽

[@mikepritchard3360]

Gonna be a good one!

[@ndcaynor]

I was listening on Spotify. Had to come here to comment. HOLY F***, great podcast. What a animal, I would of died doing half of what he did/does.

[@clarity2115]

GOMAD, cat food, liver pills & bagels, ready to make these gains. "Not so much caffeine" 400mg

[@karole7345]

Great talk wish you both the best take it easy. hats off to you sir

[@CanIbeFrank]

He's probably my favorite person alive. Too funny

[@alexmyers3000]

Double GOMAD and Cat Food!!!! Jesus, he is a different breed man 😂😂😂…absolute Legend

[@longshotdiedtired1582]

This is the greatest podcast ever

[@MatwvL]

Got a pump just listening to this

[@MatwvL]

🐴🐔

[@punxsutawneyphil3944]

In your right forearm?

[@JF-bc2lw]

Dave really does a good job at these.

[@FitnessSheriff]

Forget metal during workouts - this will now play on repeat. All hail Lord Bugez.

[@FitnessSheriff]

The laughter during the tornado part - glorious. Imagine these guys with some beers and a few gummies....

[@TimC19]

​@@FitnessSheriff I support this idea lol

[@duck_gainz_m8]

First. Nice colab Rick and Dave. Rick is a great guy. Very strong. Dave should teach Rick conjugate. So Rick gets some more gains. He would be even stronger then. But not Like the old Westside Crew. Like Chuck , Those guys were a different breed.

[@ColtYohn]

Eric is the man

[@BernieDiveley-il1qg]

Damn, that was fun. Thanks Dave!

[@JaimeG88]

People should make clips of this podcast, like they do with other podcasts. I especially love the diet and cutting section lmfao

[@tonysims9892]

Sticky Ricky needs to figure out his "why." This 2 1/2 hour podcast was so worth watching! Great job!

[@HumbleDictator]

What a wholesome man ! Loved this chat

[@TJFZ]

Best table talk ever!! Get Ricky back on again!!

[@dndallasta]

Dave laughs at how chaotic and disorganized Ricky del Hagen's routine sounds but in reality, he's instinctively done things that makes a ton of sense. Training the same lift every day = Bulgarian method. Predilection for slinging heavy weights over pump stuff = myofibrillar growth over sarcoplasmic. Bagels are just = clean carbs (flour, yeast and some sugar). Not paying attention to protein = all these new studies coming out (see Menno Henselman's recommendations) confirming that natties don't need as much protein as previously thought. Eric comes off as a goofball that just laughs everything off but to me, it seems he's a pretty smart guy that's been training hard for 30 years and he's developed great instincts for what works. Obviously, it helps when you have horsecock genetics.

[@duck_gainz_m8]

What natty? Lol my man Bugez is juced to the gillzzzz 😂😂

[@dndallasta]

He is now, but he was still huge af for years before that.@@duck_gainz_m8

[@dndallasta]

@@duck_gainz_m8 He might be now, but this dude was huge and strong as all get out many years before gear.

[@strengtheats6399]

@@dndallastaHe was a high level college wrestler, definitely on some shit since at least college

[@bigdeelifts6454]

ITS A MINDSET!

[@ahyeaman]

Eric is the coolest. And a huge inspiration, he's in the back of my head every workout. Thanks for the interview. PS I'm curious what camera was used, it looks like it was having issues with the frame rate

[@notkyle6969]

Its all of erics bulbous movements that got the camera messing up

[@Coopersquibb]

sticky ricky has been such an awesome person to follow through the fitness industry, doesn't take sht serious but horsing hefty loads.

[@JakeSemeniuk]

Eric is the man

[@ishitrealbad3039]

1:59:18 you can also just attached a "hose" to your mobile airco unit and let it hang out the window...... it's what us Europeans have to do ;)

[@nathan_the_barbarian7974]

Hearing about the cat food made me think of the aunt Edna cat food jello mold from Christmas Vacation movie and having a vision of Eric digging into it 😆

[@kylebarker9125]

The cat food segment killed me