OLYMPIA COUNTDOWN | Fouad Abiad, Iain Valliere, Mike Van Wyck & Paul Lauzon | Bro Chat

[@BroderickBrodie21]

Next week, everyone, please wear a Halloween costume, thank you we love you all haha

[@noahvandenbroek4574]

Please 😂

[@insert6190]

Iain: the Flash Mike: Bane Fouad: Batman Paul: Alfred

[@menez87]

​@insert6190 that's hilarious

[@BroderickBrodie21]

The bro chat boys, let’s see the costumes gentlemen

[@comebackcruz]

Love these guys but no way those giant heads are fitting into any mask lmao

[@kbenz5849]

Paul saying the prayer is my favorite part and hilarious. Never stop making him do it .

[@erclsr]

Dear leader 😂😅

[@faamalositafa805]

I agree...never ever stop Uncle Paul's prayer. 😂😂😂😂

[@littlefatsilverback2080]

Perfect timing

[@livestrongforever]

It is always a good time to hear the podcast 😊

[@cubencis]

Always

[@spicyterp]

Paul’s “fighters are gonna fight” got me 😂

[@davefraser1818]

The last 20 minutes was so good. Good questions, good banter. 42%, Iain vouching for Ben and Fouad calling him out as a city boy. Mike is ten toes at every moment and his sense of when to sprinkle in real shit with the sarcasm is unparalleled. And of course, Paul is the ultimate wingman - “In the gym” , “Kids sick” , “where tf are you”. Of course, Foaud’s casual GTA. Great pod !

[@jordanbelander589]

Perfect to listen to while pulling lumber. Good f-ing timing Fouad! Pulling this adhd mind together a podcast at a time lol

[@Madchris8828]

Actually wasn't expecting a podcast this week. Nice treat on my first day off in a long time

[@RobNerlandfit]

I gotta say Iain inspired me, and i check his insta to stay inspired and that is he was a beast, but he's leaning out and looking good and just seems healthier and happier. I never got to be close to his size or caliber, but i was pushing it about a month ago, and thinking i may compete one last time, got to above 262ish and didn't feel great and was looking at myself more critically (and also realizing i am just a brutally average regional amateur competitor) and I decided im gunna just workout more for fun, stop pushing, not think about "doing one last show" and i've felt great, ive dropped now to under 250 i'm feeling way better, I feel I look better, and now i've changed my goal to just keep going and get down to prolly 230 or so, i've realized i'll be happier and look better and just have a different lens on life doing it that way. So Iain will prolly never read this, but him stopping when he did and readusting literally got be to rethink everything and follow in his footsteps... kind of... I dont wanna be no track star or anything or run a sub 11 second 100 meter dash (although actually i probably would love to do that, but that shits impossible and id blow a hamstring the first day trying.... breaking a 14second 100 meter may be more realistic for me

[@justinmontgomery1255]

Sometimes I like to leave Fouads channel up and running on my computer while I’m at work. Trying to add to your watch time bro! ALLL THE AD REVENUE

[@FouadAbiad]

Respect

[@pramathanarayana867]

The conversation about Samson getting a better look because he stood next to Ramy last year.. it definitely helped. He got put in the first top 6 callout right out of the gate. That being said i dont think the outcome would have changed. He might have been put in the 2nd callout initally, and made his way to the top 6 after a few rounds. So it definitely helps, but i dont think an athlete will get grossly overlooked based on who they come out with and first impressions

[@GetMoneyWithCooks]

I think it just helps like say Tonio looks crazy and he's come out next to Nick or Hadi when they first come out or if Krizo looks crazy and he's like next to Derek or Samson. I think it's like hey pay attention

[@patrics.5451]

Saw the video of Samson. He looks crazy good and ready. All the best for him.

[@BostjanBavcon]

Finally. Dear leader. Do not let Harold be swayed by other podcast members. Amen.

[@FouadAbiad]

LOL

[@Tom-V]

The gay "question" reminds of when me and my older bother would call each other gay and after a while of going back and forth I'd try to settle and be like, "Okay we're both gay, but you're REALLY gay" lol

[@SlateBilliardClub]

Mike is sneaky hilarious😅

[@C-cf9vl]

Excited for Fouad to do the press conference!! Hope they go back to the old format!

[@prettyneatperformance]

Nice little Bro Chat with my lunch. What a phenomenal day!

[@TheHeebiJeebies]

42:18 has me dying. Fouad: In case we don't get together next week this might be the last one. Paul without missing a single beat: You're gonna purposely make sure we don't get together. 🤣🤣🤣The best friend dynamic is so good. Paul knows exactly how Fouad thinks.

[@ajfit365movinkilos3]

Gotta hand it to you Fouad and fella's you have on the cast👍🏽I stay busy as a bee like to stay moving. But I can settle the F🤬k down watching you guy's. Informational,hilarious and factual just good hearing different sides of thoughts on situations from competitors, trainers and judge👌🏽🤝🏼🤘🏼

[@FouadAbiad]

Thank you! Love these guys, they're a lot of fun.

[@ajfit365movinkilos3]

@@FouadAbiad 🤝🏼

[@fredk6890]

On boy , now I’m legit concerned. That last question to rank top 6 in the O for being handsome was for Paul. But Fouad had all answer including himself and they all happily obliged. All are 50 percenters at least 😂

[@lennyjr4943]

I cannot tell you how pumped I get seeing a new episode pop up. Love it! Cannot get enough

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Come on Samson! Only a week to go. Big love Fouad. Kindest regards, Richard U.K

[@sturdygirl75]

Well done on the running PR Fouad 👌🏻💪🏻 another awesome episode, thanks guys 😊

[@Am4fitness]

Thanks for answering a lot more questions Fouad. I love hearing the group answer fun hypothetical questions!!!

[@CPettigrove]

We need world rankings in the pro league like golf/tennis, something else to compete for - more people competing throughout the year

[@ericlozano82]

Can someone PLEASE tell Weinberger to give us lots of comparisons and call outs this year? I felt like we needed more last year

[@FouadAbiad]

I’m sure they will. It’s not going to be a walk away win for anyone

[@erclsr]

He'll do what he needs to do

[@scogotti7055]

“I don’t want to be shitting my pants on the plane” 😂😂

[@jonpetrichenko9416]

I still can't believe where your conversations go. Running to suits...just keeps me laughing. Thanks for that.

[@ajdiaz5525]

Glad the group is back together after that hosstile argument last episode

[@FouadAbiad]

It was tough but we came together.

[@robbiewalker8403]

​@@FouadAbiadvery 41% of you man! 😂

[@nathanbuxton3271]

Fouad and Mike looking like a 90s wwf tag team in their matching shirts

[@nathanaelverduzco91]

Dear Leader....sorry for Pauls prayer last time. He didnt mean it 😮. Let us all have a great weekend as we prepare for the olympia and we wish Ian thw best of fortune in his next few eating competitions. Amen!

[@alexattardg4s975]

The question segment cracks me up always hahahaa

[@EazyP_Z]

Just started my hour of cardio this is PERFECT

[@isaacyapo5756]

So glad to hear that Ronnie will be making his comeback to compete at the Detroit pro

[@FouadAbiad]

😂

[@JokerandDr.Q]

"I'm trying to be as unbiased as possible and in no way am trying to sway my winning pick to Samson" incert eye roll emoji lmao.....its ok Fouad we all get it lord lol

[@FouadAbiad]

I'm not trying to sway anyone, they all are experienced and have their own picks.

[@JokerandDr.Q]

@FouadAbiad I know it im just poking at ya he is your athlete of course you have him front runner. Your pod is nessisary for me so don't block me please and thank you lol

[@FouadAbiad]

@@JokerandDr.Q LOL I won't.

[@cubencis]

25 min of straight running is no joke

[@JayDCates]

That adrenaline dump never goes away. No matter how many matches you have. I compete in jiu jitsu and every time I step on the mat. My adrenaline is through the roof. I’ve also competed in mma and the feeling is the same. It goes away once the first match or the first time you take a strike. But, it never goes away.

[@FouadAbiad]

Fuck that sucks, I was really hoping it would fade as I got more experience.

[@JayDCates]

@@FouadAbiad in sparring it lowers, it’s not as intense. But competing wise. It’s there every time. It’s a love hate relationship.

[@alexandrudumitru2435]

I love this podcast so much!

[@nathancloud6344]

Good stuff Found, I appreciate you almost as much as I appreciate myself.

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

Took me six months after my shoulder was done to feel normal. Hang in there big fella it gets better.

[@peterredding468]

Nathan will definitely go down as a top tier bodybuilder. In 2017 and 2018 he placed 7th and 8th in the Olympia, both were Stellar lineups. Of the guys that placed above him Phil Heath, Shawn Rhoden, Big Ramy, Dexter Jackson, Brandon Curry (in 2018, Nathan beat Brandon in 2017) all won Mr Olympia, the other two guys to beat him were Bonac and Roelly who have both been top 3.

[@J5858Jack]

Question for the next podcast: During a zombie apocalypse which US STATE SHAPE would make the best bladed weapon? The rules : You can’t change the orientation of the State (flip it around, flip it upside down etc) But you can put the handle on either side and make either side the sharp side. I once had this debate for 12 hours driving from North Carolina to New York with my brother you’ll be amazed at how many good options there are.

[@rollandsfadamullah6283]

“Moozie, that’s not how you spell moozie” Paul though 😂

[@dennismassegee5405]

Mike, I get the same comments from my HMO doctors "Why are you still so big?" I'm 55 6' 245lbs and less than 15% and they hate on the work ive done to keep myself from being a fat ass. I think they would rather I was fat ass 400lbs diabetic. Great show BTW!

[@peterrusted2416]

When discussing the Olympia...the top 6 is wide open. Each competitor has something over the other. It's truly incredible when you really think about it. The only thing nobody has really mentioned that with Derek, last year was his first year without a weight cap. So all of his added size, fullness etc came because he didn't have to suck down and due to everyone having flaws, his were his front to back density. But....now he's had one full year with no weight cap, now all that added size, thickness, density etc has time to stick, has time to be secured on his frame. Even though I still think he'll be a little shallow and not as dense as some of the others. I think he will certainly have a dramatic improvement.

[@patadam7645]

Paul needs to do his own clothing. " I'm Partially Right!" Would be awesome that's me as well. LOL

[@scottblankenship2773]

Sitting outside the gym dying laughing at fouad comment about hadi trimmmg his eyebrows

[@nicowins]

The 4 best! Love the bro chat podcast

[@milanleite10]

Fouad is gonna wax Hadi’s eyebrows at the Press Conference

[@sethymoore34]

Please make Paul close out each brochat with a prayer!! 😂💀

[@ahmedabdelwahab5928]

Just a tip for Mike. If he is interested there's 2 games of Australian rugby league (NRL) in Vegas in March next year, a double header. The game is nearly similar to nfl downs system with 6 tackles(downs) but more flowing. It is played with 13 players not 15 as the Traditional rugby union with some tweak to the rules. He might enjoy it.😊

[@LauraMooreShay]

I thought Fouad was going to say the Olympia listened and now there will be a black backdrop, lol!

[@1AhEIO1]

I went to my doctor to check my blood pressure and he wouldn’t help me once I explained what I was doing. He made sure to give me a lecture and then proceeded to put everything on the chart highlighting “steroid user” and “I declined to participate in serial non-medical checking of his testosterone levels.”

[@ricardoarce4560]

“You’re so fucken Italian” as he does the Italian hand haha

[@Drshloger]

After my pec surgery I took BPC 157 and TB500 my surgeon said it's snake oil and does nothing. I had the fastest recovery my physician had ever seen and told me to stick with what I was doing and she said I wouldn't need to go back to her. My surgeon never asked for a follow and it's been two years now

[@Drshloger]

My doctor also without my knowledge signed me up for an addiction consultation that has now effected any life insurance I try and get which I found out after I got a mortgage because they requested blood work before I can get life insurance

[@a1elon]

What?@@Drshloger

[@FloSt8s-W8s]

Paul with the prayer is gold

[@christianwhittaker6718]

The one aspect of the Olympia not discussed but maybe a factor is who is the best ambassador for the sport. Hands down Samson .

[@Tero92]

1:46:27 😂😂 Iains gay percent just went from 41 to 69 "I just wanna be connected to a giant black guy"😂

[@beantown702]

Future players, or current young stars aren't load managing in basketball. Its stars that are injury prone or older (LBJ). This year, new rules are in effect about load management, especially on nationally televised games.

[@michaeldevore1003]

Mike - just breeze through the grand theft auto 😂😂

[@drasky2004]

I want Paul and Iain on the Olympia judging panel.

[@Tero92]

Petition to have a new Centopani episode.

[@michaelfausto3621]

Tell Paul to say, “ the French fry .”😅😅😅

[@Culterin]

I'm in med school and I agree with you Fouad I won't be a part of the judging though just helping people.

[@FouadAbiad]

Thats good to hear!

[@akysr20]

I thought a new name for the podcast was coming, as bro chat ended last episode 😂

[@FouadAbiad]

LOL

[@LusciousBodybuilding]

One meal a day is the shit, best way to prep and also love fasting in off-season for insulin sensitivity

[@justinmontgomery1255]

HAHAHAHA that HD comment mike made lmao

[@ricardoarce4560]

Again with the“Dear Leader” omg Paul hahaha

[@RampedBodyBuilding]

You can tell by the “REF!” In that one cell that excel sheet isn’t going to work in that row when you shifted Ian’s pick up it messed up the formula he had there

[@anth2290]

After some binge watching of older episodes these are so much better with out guy. Not to stir shit kinda is but o well just truth 😂

[@jraa4560]

Its 11:50 a.m. In Ventura California, f'ckn Pumped!!! Team FAM , Team Hoss!! Lets go!!

[@tljoshua7991]

My favourite podcast of all time

[@lewisr-w3464]

Put sam in a booth at the Olympia and I bet he drags the biggest crowd!

[@FouadAbiad]

We won’t have a booth at the Olympia but we will be at the Arnold!

[@geozeo710]

Don't doubt Samson

[@scogotti7055]

“She looks really sloppy” 😂😂

[@Tenthirty5]

Wait a minute… @1:47:44 you said, ‘we used to go to abandoned houses and steal cars and shit’, and then corrected it to ‘family’. 😅😂😅😂

[@FouadAbiad]

Well it wasn't all family lol.

[@Tenthirty5]

@@FouadAbiad 🤣🤣🤣

[@lankymason3365]

FOUAD! I always used to be the worst at running. I had the same experience, I was making minor jumps then they got larger. Within two months I went from less than half a mile, to 10 miles. I was 210 at the time so i know our experience a would be different. So my message to you is, KEEP CONSISTENT AND KEEP PROGRESSING.

[@FouadAbiad]

Thank you. I am doing something everyday to increase my conditioning. Circuit training, bag training, jumping rope or running. I know it will all pay off in time.

[@waltterihakala2899]

I think this was Pauls best prayer

[@AntonnyCordeiro]

You guys still underestimate how much and quickly Samson improves, you’ll all be very surprised at the Olympia this year 😄

[@carybirkbeck9613]

Great show, comment about Drs. They treat alot of groups poorly, i have a friend that struggled with addiction over 15 years ago and now he has stage 3 cancer, they still dont listen to him or believe him because of their assumptions about addicts...its sad really, wont help him with anything except the chemo

[@jorisdebel830]

I am almost even excited for the hamburger battle then the Olympia battle, send it 🔥🔥

[@willbourque2810]

I hope you crush the press conference Fouad!

[@JackTse]

We need that all black Merch for the detroit pro!

[@ebonysteel9158]

Hadi's waist is HUGE!!!! His sweep to me does not compensate ar all for his waist increase. The growth of the 2 are not on par in any way.

[@ebonysteel9158]

@@kronkite1530 Point well taken. And a very possibility indeed my man for sure. We'll find out in about 11 days. 😃

[@NaughtyDogPs3]

58:03 Samson 275??! What😂 He was 296 before carbed at last year’s Olympia, hell he was 280 before you ever signed him at korean show 😂😂

[@FouadAbiad]

I like to be conservative when I speak.

[@NaughtyDogPs3]

@@FouadAbiad I feel you, but no need Samson been North of 295 it’s just Facts

[@briancavanaugh7604]

Thank you Gentlemen!

[@ckingfitness1003]

Hahaha Paul’s best prayer yet!

[@geozeo710]

At Olympia TV Bob/SR/Cormier/Chick - They all had Lunsford and Samson as top two - Two had Samson win and 2 had Lunsford win.

[@FouadAbiad]

Maybe they're bias as well lol.

[@geozeo710]

@@FouadAbiad I know how it goes - some of the guys don't want to seem biased so go other way. Olympia TV haven't a horse in the race : )

[@FouadAbiad]

@@geozeo710 I know I was being sarcastic. Everytime I say Samsons going to win people say I'm bias but yet he keeps proving himself.

[@geozeo710]

@@FouadAbiad understood - I once judged a training partner and put him second and other judges put him first.

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

I think if you win you dont requalify but if you lose your crown you should have requalify to get back to the O .

[@bradmuchemwa7803]

The Fouad & Paul connection at 1:06:15 🤣

[@full.rom.fitness]

The ongoing Paul rating bodybuilders by their looks is making me wanna piss my pants with laughter 😂😂😂 “nah I’m more of you know” no Paul we don’t know “chiseled look” 😂😂😂 fuk Paul you are the podcasts last hope ❤

[@divysagar2496]

1:18:37 fouad :- really excited about this line up😂😂😂

[@ishouldbereadingrightnow5676]

Let’s gooo! Best podcast out there!

[@mrb2643]

Every doctor i been to, dermatologist to GP, says do not do use protein, pre-workout or creatine .... let alone roids

[@zigzagrambo]

If Ian and flex lewis come dressed to the nines it will be like all different size Connor MacGregor's running around the O.

[@DiMiTri-ys7ei]

Canes and Foster's freeze has the best spicy chickens🔥

[@nathancloud6344]

Awesome job on the PR run for 25!!!!! I hate running and commend this achievement

[@tedfloresisis]

Paul’s closing prayer Dear leader, please take away as much of the 41% as possible….

[@EvanC8]

If you have any kind of criminal record USA and Canada will not let you in unless you have a pardon. So I have no idea why Nathan figured he would be allowed in with a criminal record. Even if you just have a Drunk driving charge they won’t let you in.

[@swolluminatiofficial]

Paul gettin awful close to the 41% with that chiseled comment lmao

[@Hellogreg]

30:28 came to fruition