More Stories from the Past Golds Gym

[@ricdrasin]

my mistake on the gym size. I t was the size of a small 2 bedroom house 50' x 120'

[@jimkay5984]

ric drasin. That's a huge 2 bedroom! I'd agree on the 50 ft. wide part though. That kind of gym only exists once.

[@jacko241]

I have been bodybuilding off and on since 1976. I remember reading all about this in the muscle mags of the day. Ric, thanks so much for sharing these wonderful stories, I can see how much this meant to you. I am an auto racer, and I am the same way about the old days of motorsports.

[@reinaldorodriguez2761]

Thanks for sharing those beautiful memories.The golden era will never be forgotten.

[@catyear75]

Ric did you know Mike Mentzer? I'm curious what you think of him ...

[@chestnutsev7]

Love the stories of the original Golds keep em coming ric.

[@EvenWaysMusic]

I love these stories. I’m quite new to bodybuilding and working out as I only started properly about 6 months ago (making progress!) and I’ve come to learn so much about the community and all the guys. It’s like stepping into a whole new world. Anyway, this is great content and I’m envious of your life back in the golden era 👍

[@elrey8876]

Love these reminiscences. Makes me think of faded watercolor footage and photos of Venice Beach and LA in the Golden Era.

[@richardyoung1890]

Great stories Rick you are so right those days can never be duplicated!Saw Joe Gold on an old Groucho Marx You Bet your Life episode where he competed against another BB for America’s most perfectly developed man!

[@sly9214]

Thank you Ric for the good stories, I watch your videos daily.

[@ronlove2138]

Really interesting characters! Great stories, please make a part 2. Thanks Ric💪🏻👍🏻

[@muddyboots7753]

I know i would have loved it back then. Thanks for giving us these stories

[@vincentfallacaro9205]

Wow I really like those stories I'm like you to I would love to go back and do it over again.

[@ketoking9435]

Ric, Thanks for an insight into the good old days,,,Joe Gold was an amazing chap,,Awesome vid,have a great week,,,,

[@lanceh.5671]

So fun to hear your days of old. We never fish the same river twice do we? Keep up the good work!

[@edr777]

Great stories Ric. Whenever I drive by the local Gold's Gym in my area I think of your stories about Joe Gold and note that your iconic logo isn't on the building. I also wonder if anyone who works out there even knows who Joe was or the history of the gym.

[@VIP-rp3oq]

brilliant. love these stories

[@chrisgoritz4381]

Awesome! Thanks Ric.

[@BibleContradictionsErrors]

Classic these stories are great, more Ric!

[@luckkypackofficial8365]

Another Great Video thanks Ric 👍👍👍👽👽👽

[@1985Crystal]

Amazing story. I wish I could have been 20 years old in the 60s!

[@KTtraintowin]

As usual, great stories Ric! I didn't start training until 81, but the gym I was a part of, Mr America's (NY) sounds very similar to golds, only with less friendly faces haha.

[@duke6j]

Always great stories!

[@thewarriorscodex8758]

Love these old stories Thanks Ric

[@georgelee3432]

Rick, Have u ever heard of George Snyder? Olympus Gym in Warrington Pa. George started the Miss olympia, also Arnold, Frank Zane, Robby Robinson, SAmir, mike katz, Albert Beckles, Roy Callander, mike mentzer, Colombo, Rick Wayne and many more top guys. George Snyder and Rick Wayne also wrote the book Three More Reps. George Snyder was real pioneer in Women’s Bodybuilding. Yes

[@Kane6676]

Love these stories! When you going to tell us about the 90s in the gym ?

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

I always wondered why Joe wider didn't buy it and get into the gym business. Or Arnold...

[@thegefster1988]

What it comes down to is no matter how much or how poor or how smart or dumb the things we do in !ife, it is rea11y about the relationships that we form that give you the most memories.

[@geraldvounas2452]

I enjoy your old stories Ric

[@robertfromtexas2480]

Thanks for the stories...

[@michaelr.4878]

The question about the old Venice days is if the myth of the 'order a bodybuilder' or 'bodybuilder black book', is a true story. A lot of those guys didn't work. So to make money, a lot of them would do 'adult' photoshoots and essentially work as escorts to/for the schmoes. I know that it went on. But we have all also heard about a book that apparently existed, where a schcmoe could walk into the gym and ask for a book that contained a picture and write up of all of the bodybuilders who were willing to do that kind of work for some 'easy' money.

[@tonymason7197]

rip ric god bless

[@connorburtontraining1297]

THANKS RIC!!!!

[@slink1957]

Ric, Have you ever considered having William LLewellyn on your show?

[@philiphaigh5434]

First Class RIC 👌

[@travishoffmann3627]

What song is the intro from?

[@calmingdragon2862]

Reminds me of Rene and Angela, I'll Be Good To You. Maybe it is.

[@dgarber771]

Ric, do you know whatever became of "Link"?

[@seamuswarren]

Did Joe Gold make a foot-peg for that bloke? 👍🏼🤪

[@johnmcintyre1965]

200’ wide by 300’ long? That’s bigger than a football field.

[@ProjectStarLIGHTS]

Hi Ric

[@Coodeville]

RIP

[@stayfit4life]

how many members belong to the gym

[@jalonzo310]

Hey Ric, i been wanting to ask but kept forgetting. Do you take Zelle by any chance? I don't use PayPal. Please let me know as soon as you can. Thank you and keep up the good content.

[@ricdrasin]

I don't know what zelle is. Only Paypal

[@jalonzo310]

ric drasin holy crap you replied. Almost every major bank work with Zelle its kind of like Venmo. Its just another money app. Let me check with my girlfriend. I believe she has PayPal. Thank you for your quick response .

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

Why don't commercial gyms like chalk? Chalk makes the lifts a little safer. I can see how it might be a problem of you get it all over the place.

[@garysnow3526]

LOL! Well it is true the morrow is good for you. That's great!

[@Bass.Player]

I remember in the early 70's people would just stare at you, even though you are wearing a t-shirt and jeans. People were not used to it and some thought you might be queer, though no one asked...

[@maddmaxx5384]

Gym membership was cheap back then. $5.00 a MONTH!!!??!!

[@KuruKuruGorilla]

But back in 69' the value of money was different. In 1969 5 $ was like paying 35 $ today!

[@Mateo-et3wl]

Whaaat? Why did you skip all the interesting stories if this is supposed to be a video of those stories? People want to hear the real shit that went on