Jack Bridges Yes he does. I’m a few years younger than Ric and 90% of the gyms in the 70s were primarily for men. Women had there gyms like health spas and other establishments. I belonged to a small little local gym in my town and men and women mixed freely. No problems whatsoever. Talking, laughing, and flirting were almost like a part of your workout. NOT TODAY. The atmosphere is just the opposite.
He’s living history. Speaking from experience I can tell you similar things took place in the sauna over at Jack Lalane’s too. But that was 1979. We enjoyed so much more freedom and fun back then in the gyms. In 2023 there’s nothing but restrictions.
Just seeing this in September 2020, and it’s a wild coincidence that the interview opens with Ric talking about being alive or dead. A legend regardless - RIP.
So happy these popped into my phone. Had forgotten these. Saving them. Always enjoyed when Ric posted videos. “Something’s going to give.” Spot on description of Rich. Loved the guy, but a cautionary tale.
Ric Drasin is Numero Uno! Baby! No Aesthetics in Bodybuilding Today. They can't even do a stomach vacuum. Golden Era Bodybuilding! 60's 70's 80's 90's Cedric McMillan & Big Ramy r the best physiques in Bodybuilding Today!
I don't agree with the assessment of Frank Zane. Yes, he was serious. But I've talked to him many times since the early 90s. I never found him to be 'negative'. He is extremely calm, is more like it. And Frank Zane shouldn't have to be bitter, because he is EXTREMELY popular to this day! Ask anyone who they would rather look like, and Frank Zane tops the list! Besides, while true Arnold is very charismatic, and deserves all the fame he ever got...but Frank Zane is totally devoted to his wife Christine. They have been married since 1967, and one would be hard-pressed to find bodybuilding marriages that are 50 years in the making.
Ric said Frank Zane didnt put himself out there and kept to himself. This isnt a negative discription of Frank. He just doesnt have a type A personality that Arnold has and got him more opportunities because of it.
@@StreetTruckinTitan, That's exactly right. I didn't get any negativity either, just reality. My Dad was a Chemical Engineer basically a Rocket Scientist, Zane I believe has a Masters in Chemistry, they've got similar introverted research scientist personalities. Arnold's an extrovert with an entertainers personality. Apples2Oranges different not right/wrong/better/worse. My Dad to would occasionally shake his head at what some entertainers make as opposed to people serious people that broke their asses in school to. It is what it is Zane's certainly as respected a BBer as there is.
Legend. Sad that he's watched Golds changed so much. Business's should give a little history lesson to new employees, especially when they are such an iconic brand....
@@gregthesplintercell What are you talking about? He lived to 76, and was using gear since the 60s. He was big and ripped his whole adult life, made a name in wrestling, bodybuilding, film, art, was around California from before the hippies, stayed through the 70s, 80s, 90, and 2000s, all the time being a pretty big deal. A definite nechie celebrity. He probably lived more in one of his years than ten of yours, and you want to sit and talk about how sad it is that he didn't live to 87,or 97? He's hardly someone who died young, after achieving nothing. I'd like to see your lives over such a time span.
Love the honesty in Vlad's interviews. No BS or kissing up to sponsors or trying to be overly PC. Didn't know people heavily involved in bodybuilding...the "forefathers"...also think there is such thing as "too big". Which I agree with. Most people still do look at bodybuilders as freaks. Maybe more so today seeing guys that go too far like Rich Piana and the others with their bloated bellies. And "Photoshopped looking bodies". Glad there's a "classic physique class" in competition and "Fitness". Where there's better symmetry.
Great channel! I subbed, I thought I already was subescribed. The amount of subscribers is quitte low for the quallity of content, you've interviewed te biggest names in body buildling. Keep up the good work!
Ric is absolutely correct about Frank Zane--Frank lives here near me in La Mesa, which is just 15 minutes east of downtown San Diego, and periodically I have called Frank ovet the last 15 years to touch base, and Frank is always negative, surly, and even arrogant and condescending--in one conversation we had Frank started ripping Arnold's physique apart saying Arnold had no waist, that Arnold had a gut and should never have beaten him! And this was right around the time when Arnold would call him up and invite him to his yearly birthday party at the Govenor's mansion in Sacramento, all expenses paid, including round trip airfare!
Did the interviewer say that bodybuilding is a "niche" sport???? The fitness industry is a huge multi billion dollar market. I am old enough to remember the start of gyms and supplements.
Ric was spot on with his assessment of Zane. Zane was pissed with everyone; Arnold, Franco, Pearl, Dickerson, Mentzer, etc... Read his books and you’ll “discover” a whiner; gets boring after awhile. Just crazy stuff that he pouts on. He says he had that Hollywood look, and wonders why he didn’t couldn’t get into movies like Arnold!? A true deadpan.
Vipin Shankar he did. he told Piana he was getting too heavy and asked if he had seen a doctor. recently. but Piana assured him he was in perfect health blood tests and everything... and he said he left it at that. like a friend. he tried but he can only do so much , rich knew Ric was worried about him
yea man that Golds gym is all about the bucks making money of what the gym used to be. my girl and I went and and they charge 40$ a person for a day pass. fuck that place!
Tristen Claveau lying fuck? listen here you gap toothed 90lb weakling. I know that I paid $40 a person for my gf and i.. be careful how u talk to people. hate to see those gaped up teeth go missing.
Ric, it's so hypocritical of you to bash the current bodybuilders because they're "too" big. Are you kidding me? You guys used what you had available. If it was available back then, you would have used it. And if you didn't, Arnold would have because he's someone that likes to be the best so he would have done anything he needed to.
TH-cam Comments Critic I think what he meant is that they are out of control. Their bodies are spilling over to the point where aesthetics is thrown out the window. Hence why now classic bodybuilding is making a comeback.
They wouldn't have used it to the point of being aesthetically unpleasing. Bodybuilding at that time was in many ways just a beauty contest or art contest. Today its a MASS contest.
Vlad Yudin is dull and odd. I dont know how he became one of the biggest bodybuilding companies spokesperson interviewing everyone. Of all the many people that would have been a much better fit Vlad was chosen as the guy. Makes no sense to me. He doesnt look like he works out or knows how to diet and train, he knows zero about bodybuilding drugs, and hes strange and boring with a very weird demeanour. He sucks and thats why I personally dont watch his interviews ever. Here, I watched because the title grabbed my attention and it was with Ric Drasin otherwise I would have skipped over it like I usually always do.
Mr. Ric Drasin (old-time bodybuilding’s resident loudmouth) dismisses Frank Zane as being simply bitter; the consequence of Zane’s unique personality. Personally, I believe that Mr. Zane was just smarter than his 1960’s - 90’s colleagues. As such, he was aware of and openly critical of the nonsense, unfairness in judging events (lest we forget the ’80 and ’81 Mr. Olympia contests) and sometimes outrageous stupidity perpetuated in the sport. When the three-time Mr. Olympia winner Frank Zane, for example, says that Danny Padilla should have won the 1981 contest, then folks had better listen up (as he, rightfully so, feels the bitterness that Padilla, Platz and others must have felt at the time). Interestingly, I was a friend of the late Mike Mentzer, and I rooted for Mike to win against Frank in 1979 and certainly against Arnold, winner of the bogus 1980 Olympia. As a physics professor and a long-time participant in resistance-type training this is simply my opinion: take it or leave it, pump it or dump it.
Ric always gives a good history lesson on bodybuilding :)
Jack Bridges Yes he does. I’m a few years younger than Ric and 90% of the gyms in the 70s were primarily for men. Women had there gyms like health spas and other establishments. I belonged to a small little local gym in my town and men and women mixed freely. No problems whatsoever. Talking, laughing, and flirting were almost like a part of your workout. NOT TODAY. The atmosphere is just the opposite.
He’s living history. Speaking from experience I can tell you similar things took place in the sauna over at Jack Lalane’s too. But that was 1979. We enjoyed so much more freedom and fun back then in the gyms. In 2023 there’s nothing but restrictions.
Just seeing this in September 2020, and it’s a wild coincidence that the interview opens with Ric talking about being alive or dead. A legend regardless - RIP.
When ric was talking about synthol. He was talking about rich piano. My favorite natural instrument
+Khan Khan no, he said "now he's off it".
I don't think Piana was using synthol. Whatever he did to his arms was permanent.
@@TheLingnerFamily He admitted to using synthol a few times.
Ric is a treasure. I'm so glad that he decided to get online and share his stories....Thanks.
Ric was a great personality...Ric, Rich, Dave Draper and many other great BB personalities are gone since this interview was done...
This guy really knew his stuff. Lovely man. He was so right about Rich Piana aswell. God bless them both ❤️❤️
it's nice to know who made the logo , my two favorite logos , thank you Rick
So happy these popped into my phone. Had forgotten these. Saving them. Always enjoyed when Ric posted videos. “Something’s going to give.” Spot on description of Rich. Loved the guy, but a cautionary tale.
Have followed Ric Drasin for the last few years. Great man and great channel on youtube !
I subscribe to Ric's TH-cam channel and love his interviews. Great to hear him being interviewed for a change. Thanks!
So happy this popped into my phone. Downloading his podcasts.
That was a refreshing perspective from a guy has a lot of wisdom in this field. Great interview too! Thanks.
Love the Guy Ric.He is honest down to earth clear and concise. Wish there was more like him in the bodybuilding world.
Ric Drasin is Numero Uno!
Baby!
No Aesthetics in Bodybuilding Today. They can't even do a stomach vacuum. Golden Era Bodybuilding!
60's
70's
80's
90's
Cedric McMillan & Big Ramy r the best physiques in Bodybuilding Today!
man,
i could listen to ric drasin stories all day!
Ric has a wealth of information and is always great at interviews.
Whenever I see Ric, there's a calming feeling that I get that can't be explained
lol nervous AF others would say wouldn’t want their number diggity
Exactly! I agree sometimes I'll just binge watch for a couple of hours like on a Sunday afternoon.
Great interview. I could listen to two hours of this.
I don't agree with the assessment of Frank Zane. Yes, he was serious. But I've talked to him many times since the early 90s. I never found him to be 'negative'. He is extremely calm, is more like it. And Frank Zane shouldn't have to be bitter, because he is EXTREMELY popular to this day! Ask anyone who they would rather look like, and Frank Zane tops the list! Besides, while true Arnold is very charismatic, and deserves all the fame he ever got...but Frank Zane is totally devoted to his wife Christine. They have been married since 1967, and one would be hard-pressed to find bodybuilding marriages that are 50 years in the making.
Ric said Frank Zane didnt put himself out there and kept to himself. This isnt a negative discription of Frank. He just doesnt have a type A personality that Arnold has and got him more opportunities because of it.
@@StreetTruckinTitan, That's exactly right. I didn't get any negativity either, just reality. My Dad was a Chemical Engineer basically a Rocket Scientist, Zane I believe has a Masters in Chemistry, they've got similar introverted research scientist personalities. Arnold's an extrovert with an entertainers personality. Apples2Oranges different not right/wrong/better/worse. My Dad to would occasionally shake his head at what some entertainers make as opposed to people serious people that broke their asses in school to. It is what it is Zane's certainly as respected a BBer as there is.
@stanly stud anti semitic much?
Legend. Sad that he's watched Golds changed so much. Business's should give a little history lesson to new employees, especially when they are such an iconic brand....
Great interview, Vlad and Ric! Thanks!
RIp Ric Drasin. You were very insightful and inspiring.
Thats is so creepy Ric foreshadowed Richs death.
jpdesertrunner It's not creepy. Everyone knew he would die. There's no way a person on all those drugs, could live long.
jpdesertrunner I know but he was right the heart can only handle so much
And now his own...
He was buddies with him too. It's a shame. Rich had a addictive personality
@@gregthesplintercell What are you talking about? He lived to 76, and was using gear since the 60s. He was big and ripped his whole adult life, made a name in wrestling, bodybuilding, film, art, was around California from before the hippies, stayed through the 70s, 80s, 90, and 2000s, all the time being a pretty big deal. A definite nechie celebrity. He probably lived more in one of his years than ten of yours, and you want to sit and talk about how sad it is that he didn't live to 87,or 97? He's hardly someone who died young, after achieving nothing. I'd like to see your lives over such a time span.
Ric is 100% spot on about everything he says. Genuine.
Ric Drasin, the legend!
Ric is such an incredible ambassador for bodybuilding.
+Fraser MacDonald and what exactly is that, considering he admits using steroids
jet632 His honestly is admirable.
Amazing how prophetic he was about the death of Rich.
Thank you, Sirs. Learned a lot listening to this. Much respect
Love the honesty in Vlad's interviews. No BS or kissing up to sponsors or trying to be overly PC.
Didn't know people heavily involved in bodybuilding...the "forefathers"...also think there is such thing as "too big". Which I agree with. Most people still do look at bodybuilders as freaks. Maybe more so today seeing guys that go too far like Rich Piana and the others with their bloated bellies. And "Photoshopped looking bodies". Glad there's a "classic physique class" in competition and "Fitness". Where there's better symmetry.
I like Ric's wisdom and experience.. he seems very level headed too
Great channel! I subbed, I thought I already was subescribed. The amount of subscribers is quitte low for the quallity of content, you've interviewed te biggest names in body buildling. Keep up the good work!
The interviewer has all the charm of a probation officer
Great interview! Thank you!
One of your best interviews.
Ric is absolutely correct about Frank Zane--Frank lives here near me in La Mesa, which is just 15 minutes east of downtown San Diego, and periodically I have called Frank ovet the last 15 years to touch base, and Frank is always negative, surly, and even arrogant and condescending--in one conversation we had Frank started ripping Arnold's physique apart saying Arnold had no waist, that Arnold had a gut and should never have beaten him! And this was right around the time when Arnold would call him up and invite him to his yearly birthday party at the Govenor's mansion in Sacramento, all expenses paid, including round trip airfare!
+Mike Valdez well i live 15 minutes from you and every time i talk to you, you have attitude
What?? Lol, who are you? We have mot been introduced
Mike Valdez Frank lives in Florida. isn't Zane Haven still in Florida man?
Oh God, those first 20 seconds are so eerie
great interview - love Rick
Did the interviewer say that bodybuilding is a "niche" sport???? The fitness industry is a huge multi billion dollar market. I am old enough to remember the start of gyms and supplements.
Great video Ric!
Didn't even link Ric's Corner in the description ffs. Check it out guys i've been watching it for years. Ric is amazing.
Awesome Interview thx
thanks for another great interview Vlad.MUCH RESPECT
Ric was spot on with his assessment of Zane. Zane was pissed with everyone; Arnold, Franco, Pearl, Dickerson, Mentzer, etc... Read his books and you’ll “discover” a whiner; gets boring after awhile. Just crazy stuff that he pouts on. He says he had that Hollywood look, and wonders why he didn’t couldn’t get into movies like Arnold!? A true deadpan.
He's not anymore he's kind of relaxed and laid back and he knows his place in history. If you push him he'll talk about Arnold.
Ric Drasin living legend of bodybuilding and professional wrestling 💪💪
I actually thought the thumbnail was an aged Stone Cold Steve Austin
Rest in peace, Ric
Great job Ric!
I just watched season 1 Episode 5 with Ric was one of the guys- Man from Atlantis.
great interview.
RIP RIC DRASIN🙏
Ric's the man!
Wow !_! Mr. Draisin you drew both gymn logos ^_^
the guy being interviewed is cool
Ric is the best!
Number 1
I'm born in 1988, the 70s_80s seem like the good ol days when people lived life
Miss Rick , knew everyone , lived all the history
This are great stories ; )
Great interview. Now i know what juice the old boys used to get those great features. If i stick with those i'll look like Arnold and not like phill
Wow ric knew from day one that rich was in trouble! Great interview
Prophetic words regarding Rich Piana!
Jammyfish , words from one of the smart bodybuilder from all time.
Cool segment.
Vince didnt take over NWA he took over the WWWF and renamed it WWF.
The NWA was later the renamed WCW and beloged to Ted Turner damit. ;)
George Adonis I was surprised Ric said that as well.
Does vlad even lift?
looooool does he ever went to a gym actually?
Rest in peace, Rich Piana
What is with the toque and dress shirt combo? Looks quite unusual.
You need to fire this interviewer
Dylan Lyell he's the director
Dylan Lyell why lol
Great insight
damn i wanna be in the 1970
ric made the right prediction way back about rich, surprised he didnt pass on the message to rich.
Vipin Shankar he did. he told Piana he was getting too heavy and asked if he had seen a doctor. recently. but Piana assured him he was in perfect health blood tests and everything... and he said he left it at that. like a friend. he tried but he can only do so much , rich knew Ric was worried about him
Ric’s da man!!
Ric Drasin Sadly PASSED AWAY TODAY AUG 30 😢😢 Rest In PEACE
The guy interviewing Ric looks like a weirdo.
+Bobby Bullion Gotta be an avid watcher of shit-porn for sure.
That’s because he is
Hes a strange guy on cam, he does most of these interviews on gen iron
he predicted piana fate here
That's crazy he predicted Rich Piana's down fall.
6:45 Ric saw Rich's death coming
Change is the only constant.... roll with it or get rolled over.
cool dude 👍👍
BODYBUILDING IS NOT A SPORT, ITS A PAGENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's a dicipline,a sport,a lifestyle.
Get off your Barker lounger you fat fuck.
Ric is awesome!
great chat
ric called it
WOW! How prophetic Rick predicting an early demise for Rich Piana
yea man that Golds gym is all about the bucks making money of what the gym used to be. my girl and I went and and they charge 40$ a person for a day pass. fuck that place!
chris kringle it's 25$ lying fuck
Tristen Claveau lying fuck? listen here you gap toothed 90lb weakling. I know that I paid $40 a person for my gf and i.. be careful how u talk to people. hate to see those gaped up teeth go missing.
BOOM
Ric, it's so hypocritical of you to bash the current bodybuilders because they're "too" big. Are you kidding me? You guys used what you had available. If it was available back then, you would have used it. And if you didn't, Arnold would have because he's someone that likes to be the best so he would have done anything he needed to.
TH-cam Comments Critic agree 100%
TH-cam Comments Critic I think what he meant is that they are out of control. Their bodies are spilling over to the point where aesthetics is thrown out the window. Hence why now classic bodybuilding is making a comeback.
They wouldn't have used it to the point of being aesthetically unpleasing. Bodybuilding at that time was in many ways just a beauty contest or art contest. Today its a MASS contest.
Love RIC!!!
And that's the bottom line, because Ric Drasin said so!
Legend
6:50 something's gonna give
damn right
Respect Ric!
nice rare photos
Vlad Yudin is dull and odd. I dont know how he became one of the biggest bodybuilding companies spokesperson interviewing everyone. Of all the many people that would have been a much better fit Vlad was chosen as the guy. Makes no sense to me. He doesnt look like he works out or knows how to diet and train, he knows zero about bodybuilding drugs, and hes strange and boring with a very weird demeanour. He sucks and thats why I personally dont watch his interviews ever. Here, I watched because the title grabbed my attention and it was with Ric Drasin otherwise I would have skipped over it like I usually always do.
He lets the interviewed talk.
That shirt is holing on for dear life. Those buttons could pierce metal
What is he talking about? "The largest iconic logo in the world today." A ridiculous Gene Simmons-like hyperbole.
ever hear of Harley Davidson...I've never seen a golds gym tattoo..Harley makes more from t-shirts then motorcycles
Do Vlad Yudin even lift?
Bump through plateaus. Let your body work.
Mr. Ric Drasin (old-time bodybuilding’s resident loudmouth) dismisses Frank Zane as being simply bitter; the consequence of Zane’s unique personality. Personally, I believe that Mr. Zane was just smarter than his 1960’s - 90’s colleagues. As such, he was aware of and openly critical of the nonsense, unfairness in judging events (lest we forget the ’80 and ’81 Mr. Olympia contests) and sometimes outrageous stupidity perpetuated in the sport.
When the three-time Mr. Olympia winner Frank Zane, for example, says that Danny Padilla should have won the 1981 contest, then folks had better listen up (as he, rightfully so, feels the bitterness that Padilla, Platz and others must have felt at the time).
Interestingly, I was a friend of the late Mike Mentzer, and I rooted for Mike to win against Frank in 1979 and certainly against Arnold, winner of the bogus 1980 Olympia. As a physics professor and a long-time
participant in resistance-type training this is simply my opinion: take it or
leave it, pump it or dump it.
I've always thought Zane was bitter.
Crazy that ric saw Rich’s death coming
John travolta, is that you?
💪💪💪
RIP Ric