Fouad Abiad - The Menace Podcast

Bodybuilding coach Dennis James interview with Canadian bodybuilder Fouad Abiad on this episode of The Menace Podcast.

[@chrismorrell4177]

Looking at my crystal ball now... nick trigili will make a podcast about this podcast within the next 24-48 hours.

[@juanssome]

As long as you know his name he’s happy

[@1871kwame1]

😂😂😂👍🏾👍🏾

[@seanmcdaid2250]

He said Dennis James is an upright honest guy.speaks his mind..then, .....he starts going on about Dennis James speaking badly and trying to influence his guest on his show. Talking about the Kuwait.. Ower of the gym who trains all the bodybuilders there...Regan Grimes..... making out Dennis James was putting words into his mouth...saying, things to influence Regan or make Regan tell lies or exaggerate the truth about his stay there.

[@MooseBacon403]

🤣🤣🤣

[@marcusearnshaw1816]

@@seanmcdaid2250 real talk. Nick is a snake yo

[@likmeanus1996]

They should get Fouad on the commentary for the Olympia to! And in my oppinion Fouad should do all the ifbb and npc show commentary from now on. And there are a lot of fans with me on that. No one wants Shawn Ray. We want uplifting good people, not constant bashing of the athlete's, not even knowing a lot of the athlete's names.

[@crazykorean2268]

I agree

[@Ryry-ig6sn]

Kick Arnold off of commentating his own show as well 😂😂😂 dead ass fucking serious though

[@danielstacey7785]

@@Ryry-ig6sn tbf good point. I wouldn't have the host commentate.

[@andreakferrara1977]

So excited to see Foaud commenting on AC, he simply had the sixth sense above all!

[@sebytaxi]

I like both of you , you guys are the positive note to bodybuilding, love ❤️ from 🇬🇧 , I watch both of your channels

[@BehindtheMuscle]

DJ & Fouad commentating the Arnold, awesome!

[@kodyjames8839]

To have Fouad and Dennis to present the Arnold would be amazing!

[@robertwilson5305]

They will lol

[@RonDaSantis]

I feel like every time they talk about “the mean old timers” they are really just talking about Shawn Ray.

[@LilKay1197]

Mr James a real one for telling fouad im not helping you prepping for toronto ! Health is wealth, nothing to proof for the hoss

[@sciencebehindthehype8136]

Great time for cardio

[@1028802828]

can you timestamp please...... thx in advance

[@davidochoa4500]

2022

[@steadyeddie-httclessgoo2239]

If bodybuilding is a job they should have the safety class as mandatory n there blood work! Cuz every job has a mandatory safety course u don’t show u no work! 🤙🏽

[@TwoWebersInTheShed]

If Nathan did exactly what Nick does he could be a serious threat for the Olympia stage but he openly brags to eating garbage food and that, if he dials it in hes gunna be hectic.

[@musclemedicine_M.D]

“Doctor not a doctor..Tuttle worked in a hospital once” (planning people’s diets lol) O Boy...this is PROfessional BBing.. I was thinking a team of Top Internal medicine MD’s who can even request follow ups before clearing them! Now for backyard go-cart racing, I guess Tuttle will do:/ no offense bc he a great coach.

[@syntholshoulders1842]

after what nick trigili said on his podcast about this podcast am never watching this podcast again very unprofessional

[@DennisTheMenaceJames]

So you believe whatever this guys says? Lol

[@brentdraper4382]

because nick trigili is known for honesty in the industry lmfao

[@doingsomethingkinda]

What he say

[@christophercann1155]

Why would Dennis lie? He's a grown ass man and Nick is creating drama for his channel. You're a legend Dennis. Keep up the great work.

[@DennisTheMenaceJames]

@@christophercann1155 thank you brother and I’m glad you see what’s really going on here.

[@marcusjihansson]

Fouad Abiad and Dennis James presenting the Arnold is the best thing that has ever happened to Bodybuilding for the mainstream new fan who doesn’t know what to look for on the stage. I am looking forward to see it

[@doubanjiang]

Yeah Fouad commentating pretty much guarantees I’ll buy the ppv.

[@steven96ize]

@@doubanjiang my thoughts exactly haha I’ve never been so excited to buy a ppv instead of stream it

[@paulisacrazyfreak101]

They bounce off each other really well, there discussion about the posing round and who's better Franklin or ruffin was well thought out and interesting. Both make very good points. They both have a tendency to interrupt each other and guests they have which is my only knock but it's only cause they get too far excited about the topic in hand

[@DesktopBodybuilding]

Looking forward to listening to this one! Congrats to Dennis & Fouad on their Arnold Classic 2022 gig 💪🏼

[@DennisTheMenaceJames]

Thank your brother.

[@DesktopBodybuilding]

@@DennisTheMenaceJames pleasure DJ! Loving the podcast 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Listening now. Would love to have you on again sometime soon 😊

[@erikhammer153]

Any comment on the WINK Dennis James gave in the intro? SOMETHING going on between him and Fuoad?

[@Maloney-ho6fb]

I’d like to see Brett Wilkin do the Arnold, I think he has a good chance of getting top 3 or even winning. In a lot peoples opinions he beat Hunter in Chicago

[@BODYBUILDING_TRUTH]

Fouad is talking about Mark leaving at 32:21

[@patrickmcglinchey6781]

ian's training partner?

[@Sanaki131]

sounds a lot like it yea

[@SirOttis]

You two need to do a regularly occurring podcast…..maybe once a month. You guys are more in tuned to what is actually going on more than anyone else. Congrats on the Arnold. The sport needs ambassadors like you two gentlemen.

[@Ziplomatic]

Let's make that happen for the olympia too!! Dennis and Fouad!

[@Crinklidge]

Your profile pic is a huge throwback

[@hazemzahra1537]

I think cause dennis helping ramy, he won't be able to do it at least for the open division

[@rubenvonvirdi9724]

Fouad is best bodybuilding commentator and professional/creative speaker In the business Until now

[@filiproh2625]

my favorite two people in the industry. So excited you guys gonna do the Arnold commentary together!!

[@BillEubanks7]

Here's hoping that DJ and Hoss can keep Arnold out of the booth and off the mic!!

[@DennisTheMenaceJames]

Lmao 🤣

[@grapograc]

“Are we gonna talk about our careers the whole time and how everyone is watery as shit on stage” 😂😂🤣 that was funny as fuck

[@doubanjiang]

Fouad is totally 💯 on point with his take on bloodwork/online seminar. Makes complete sense. Not even sure how Dennis could conceivably object to that.

[@mtexitto]

Yo DJ looks great for 55!

[@Ryry-ig6sn]

Dude looks mid 30's. DJ is a stud

[@RobNerlandfit]

Great podcast guys! Can't wait for you guys to do the Arnold together thats gunna be awesome, i think it is literally both of your chances to honestly make real change in the industry and shine a different light and present and explain a bodybuilding show through a different voice with a different lens built around different values and beliefs that can push positivity back into the sport for both athletes and spectators alike.

[@zalez3945]

Im guessing Fouad was talking about kicking Markaburger from Hosstile

[@RobNerlandfit]

btw I think Fouad is onto something with a seminar for pro bodybuilders. But it could be a bit more, (like a series 7 for financial advisors, coupled with continuing education.) There could be a seminar/class in which some important information is given out. It can be logged into and watched by any ifbb pro whenever they have time. However, what proves that they have watched it (or proves that they already know the information that was given during the seminar is) they have to then take an online test and pass it regarding information that was given out during the seminar. That type of "forced education" would be the IFBB's way of showing that they care about the athletes, wants to educate them, and wants them to remain healthy. It doesnt ahve to be a super in depth endocronologist level test, but it would help everyone a ton. I feel that can be done online with a very low budget. It's like making a driver pass a drivers test before they can drive. Driving can be dangerous, the test doesnt elimnate all the risks on the road, but the roads are ALOT safer because people are required to pass a drivers test.

[@willthomas5953]

Fouads the man we need Him commentating b.b or somehow involved he's about positivity and bringing the sport up and cares about the people.

[@LesleyTimbol]

Dennis & Fouad = Arnold Classic 2022 dream team! Congrats guys! 👏👍💪💥

[@magos_0083]

Two worlds collide! Nice I’m excited to hear you two collaborate.

[@maritimetees2315]

My take since my brother is a Cardiologist. Once a year physical along with labs along with a Calcium CT scan. The scan is the most important thing because this sport has a big problem with plaque build up in the arteries. This is just to show that the athlete is getting checked.

[@bdb444]

We might see Fouad as ufc champion by 2030 the way he thinks he might get black belt you never know

[@musicacc2255]

This discussion about blood work is the dumbest thing ever

[@tbtb7084]

Thanks for the upload. Very excited to watch this. Absolutely love Fouad he’s the goat 🐐

[@WB-gy4qu]

Dennis, thank you for always keeping it 1000% real. You are a gem. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@meldinwolfe5337]

What if you need to prove you got blookwork 4 weeks before the show so you know where your health is. I know it will probably be pretty bad at that point but at least every person that has horrible blood work at this point will know and stop the prep if they need to.

[@marcoshaydar2749]

Cant imagene fouad like he say On 210/200 pounds

[@Venom1two3]

Why?

[@GusSanchez77]

It still feels like fouad is the one doing the interview 😂

[@BenSmith-mg5jv]

Dennis keeps saying u can't make or force.... uh newsflash YES YOU CAN. Every sport forces their athletes to do a plethora of things. That is ridiculous to say you can't force them. Of course you can!

[@ThatMFShawnzy]

I fucking love DJ and Fouad. 2 guys who genuinely love this sport and want to see it and it’s athletes succeed. This is going to be the greatest Arnold commentary ever.

[@internaljiujitsu5601]

Awesome to hear he's shifting to BJJ! I started Jiu jitsu and judo after my last show, when I was 23 after nine years of competing. I got my Japanese jiu jitsu and judo black belts at 30 and my BJJ black belt at 39. I've been teaching for years now and owned my own academy. It's a great way to transfer your need for discipline and structure. Also, learning how to use your instrument will fascinate you. The biggest challenge for me was not using my strength at first and learning how to flow. after I'd shrunk down to normal size, my coach told me I needed to bring strength back into my game because I was too gentle. In my head I was still the 250 lbs 5'7" guy when I was now closer to 185-195. My first day of training a 150 lbs 60 year old pinned me in mount and I was hopeless. Been hooked ever since. Good luck and research the school before you sign up and check out the vibe in person. Be excited by being humbled, because the more humble you are, the faster you'll improve. Have fun!!!

[@Angeliquestrength_fit]

Such an interesting interview with Fouad on the other side of the mic especially the behind the scenes with the company. I'm guessing he was referring to the young guy who is Iain's Canadian training partner and the other one is another easy guess pretty much as well. It'll be great seeing these 2 watching the Arnold's....Great Podcast interview!!

[@darrenrandy7358]

Excellent podcast Dennis! Best case scenario for show commentary is Fouad and you. Great chemistry! A positive change for bodybuilding and growing the sport positively…

[@johnbenjamin98]

This will be just awesome commentary for the Arnold Ohio because they both have great chemistry!!

[@Wolf-es1el]

The best 2 in the game

[@johnmclean1482]

Dennis is a great human being. Can’t wait for these 2 to present at the Arnold’s! What a combo. What great chemistry these guys have.

[@Arch_Stanton.]

"Bro, where are all the gains?" 😅

[@DennisTheMenaceJames]

I left my gains on stage 11 years ago when I retired. I’m 55 years old and don’t have anything to prove anymore when it comes to being big. I been working hard to lose all that muscle for a reason.

[@Arch_Stanton.]

@@DennisTheMenaceJames Indeed. 9:45 (hence the comment)

[@bojka5578]

On the end its about the fisic

[@fattdamon1980]

Dude I really hope you guys do the Arnold classic, nobody is better suited to do it than the two of you in my opinion. Very excited to see it, congratulations.

[@stephenkeates2065]

I was really happy for Dennis to be the one breaking the news to Fouad because He was just as happy. This is a very positive move for the PPV 👍🏼💪🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Beats-By-Anthony]

There are 2 man on the world who are the best at representing Bodybuilding in his whole perspective.... DJ and Fouad! I'm 40 minutes deep into this Podcast and it's clear that this is one of the best ones so far from the Menace Podcast!

[@celebratecrypto3693]

Bro I’m 5’8-5’9 194 pounds and I’m a pretty large natural guy. At our height you should not be over 205 I have been up to 227 and it’s to big and fat. Healthy if your stocky like me is honestly more like 185 and on gear like 215 at the most. Let it go man. Take care of yourself 200 at your height is big bro for real it is

[@MMAFan20]

Dennis love the show. I'm Indian and your made in India suits cracked me up. You're getting top notch custom tailored suits at a great price. I had Sergio Jr sit next to me at the 2019 Mr. Olympia. It was dark midway though the finals and I have what I think are two obese guys sit next to me. Im immediatly pissed off how are these two obese guys even bodybuilding fans ruining my show all coming into my seat. after the show.when we walk outside I see the same person being interviewed outside so I'm looking to see who is that ? Then I realized it was Sergio Olivia Jr wearing a suit. To me he looked like an obese guy walking around. It tells you its better to have a well fitting cheap suit than an ill fitting expensive suit.

[@randolpheno2549]

As an old wrestler, I think you are a fool to try Jujitsu, at that age. You don't bounce well at 40. Lifting is safe. Size down, fish, sail, garden, lift. Do not grapple at 40 plus.

[@mightynathaniel5355]

Fouad is a great guy 👊 He reminds me of John Meadows

[@noregrets8751]

these two are a great team!, I love Dennis, hes such a down to earth guy and so "normal" compared to other people in the industry, guess hes jus himself and it shows

[@brockf5]

Right...need them both to commentate shows

[@Mahmoudu5527]

Looking forward to see dj and Fouad or Phill heath in Olympia vegas podcast

[@michaelrud4351]

Big Hoss doing bjj? My worlds are colliding and I'm about to freak out

[@thenark2379]

fan of fouad, but he is never down sizing. I dont see him living past 50, hope im wrong

[@islandmuscle9948]

You signed that athlete because he was a training partner of Ian.

[@alisb88]

I'm glad he spoke about that. Thought it was weird how quick he got cut. Bit stupid of mark to not think he'd have to post graphics lol

[@islandmuscle9948]

Yah very odd!

[@travisconklin7990]

You guys are a great duo, should make this a weekly podcast where you guys talk about real bodybuilding!

[@crazykorean2268]

I'm looking forward to see Fouad doing BJJ. Great community

[@randolpheno2549]

Bought some hostle products, looking forward to trying them.

[@randolpheno2549]

Nathan did not have the flow and with the death of Roden, they picked a man with great flow in Samson.

[@hasanmatar9017]

So where is the Arabic podcast you guys have agreed on if Rami wins?😅

[@seanpocock7195]

My 2 favorite bodybuilders talking ❤️💪🏻

[@charismauniversity9626]

no

[@djrabiebenzemmour]

RESPECT TO YOU BOTH AWESOME FOUAD ABIAD AND DENNIS JAMES❤✊

[@oliverposniak1254]

Tue gains are in the bank😎💪$$$€€€ classic

[@randolpheno2549]

I want Dennis kind of gains. I don't even have bank gains. So sad.

[@ryandugmore]

Athlete they dropped had to be mark burger surely 😂😂

[@unedited2716]

Please do a positive on on Dave Draper blond boomer

[@Dejwik]

Oh Yes🙏

[@MMAFan20]

Can't see Nathan's Lips cracked me up 😂

[@leigh_carmichael]

Two of the best!!

[@compounding_gains]

For some reason I thought Fouad was 6ft+

[@Polandsyndromebodybuilding]

Mans comes along way.

[@lachlansmith8411]

Absolutely love Big Foo's line of thinking with the mandatory seminar and regulations involving health checks. Some people get so caught up in the moment, or such tunnel vision with their goals that they just don't care about the interim. In their eyes, the ends justifies the means. It doesn't only reflect poorly on the sport when heaps of athletes are dropping dead every month, but when these athletes get some clarity at the end of their career or end up on their death bed 30-40 years early, I'm sure themselves and their friends and family will be wishing they did some things differently.

[@MrJamesppark]

Dennis is awesome! The love is real and there!

[@waynebarfield1618]

You two are going to be the best broadcasters ever!!! So pumped!!

[@biker_marinator5696]

Downsizing to 110kg @175cm is still very very big. It's funny how bodybuilders has lost conection to reality, "normal" weight is arround 80-90kg.

[@dalewilson9602]

Two legends 💪🏽

[@iamindin001]

Nice to listen to! Responsible 👍🏻

[@brunoschirmer]

gotta get on the time stamps train denny

[@goatfitness]

Logan won the best poser award and placed 3rd at the Arnold. Terrance won the Arnold. Both are great but I think Fouad doesn’t realize how good Logan really is. 🤫 #theFuture

[@genovaionut4957]

I like see also you guys in olympia

[@iancampbell2295]

Bodybuilders are the weirdest breed, if someone said, wow your losing weight, the majority of people would be over the moon, to a bodybuilder, its the biggest insult! 😂 ,,, by the way I live in England and still can't understand anyone from Liverpool!!! On a serious note, if all IFBB pros get tested once a year and it is progressively worse after three year's, you can't complete until it improves, pretty simple.

[@SAMSON12321]

I don't see where having good or bad blood report has anything to do with getting on the stage? BBers for ages have reported to the stage to compete with horrendous Blood Work reports, and they have reported to the stage with great reports. Based on deaths, the main culprit has always been diuretics... not elevated Cholesterol, Elevated Blood Pressure, Wild Diets etc I feel at best the athletes can be encouraged to get blood work done, encourage lots of cardio year long and to tame the PED use to what is only absolutely necessary to get the muscle growth they want, but denying them access to the stage at that point serves no purpose

[@HOPIIK12]

I see the main flaw of Fouad's recommendation regarding bloodwork the fact, that the IFBB would have to set some standard maximum numbers for specific indicators like liver enzymes. The point is, they would not be able to set the number that is different from generally applied recommended ranges for that indicator.

[@stephencurran2284]

In terms of the posing, I dont think judging the posing is a good idea because you're bring more subjectivity into it which is something we try to keep low so we can judge accurately. However I would like to see bodybuilders docked points for having awful routines where they just go out walk around and hit a few mandatories. Thats how I would encourage everyone to put some effort into their routines

[@erikhammer153]

Dennis winked at fuoad

[@barrykitchen8200]

Bodybuilding also doesn't pay their athletes. How you just referred about football and everybody else. All of their athletes have to get physicals and get screened and all this other stuff. But then by doing so they are susceptible to drug testing. And once the ifbb say they do open up one door. Start paying for whatever for the athletes . It's just going to keep going. They'll get pressured to hypotheticallygive the athletes insurance, or pay for plane tickets for a minimum base monthly salary. Because a lot of guys aren't sponsored either. But yet they have to pay to compete NFL and NBA pay their guys to compete and they give them bonuses and top-of-the-line insurance and everything else.like I said I don't know how exactly works but it seems like it's just going one way really.and I'm pretty sure last time I googled, the ifbb was a non-profit. So that means they don't even pay taxes or a lot of stuff tax write-off and they get money from the government LOL on top of collecting all the money for the pro cards. I'm a big fan of bodybuilding but I think like the Brandy nor ownership or something like that needs the change. It's easier said than done like I said because if the ifbb starts dictating or demanding or requiring drug testfor the athletes to compete. You only think the only way I could see it as ifthere's a loophole for third-party contractors cuz that's essentially what the competitors are.

[@KokoDionis]

Fouad is such a gentleman. That kid was a nobody. Got the opportunity to be a Hosstile athlete because he trains with one of Fouad's good friends. Then he shat on Fouad. Good Riddance anyway.

[@bodybuildinglegendado5971]

Rafael Brandão weights between 255 and 260 (116-118kg) on stage

[@filiproh2625]

Damn I know Fouad so much from his podcast a lot of times I know whats he about to say next :D

[@darrenrandy7358]

Fouad’s suggestion of blood work, once a yea minimum, plus seminar for for knowledge of results..is a good start…

[@fitdocproductions9515]

Great job!

[@Invigor8dj]

Man I am so stoked for you two to commentate the Arnold's! It's going to be so much better this year now!