I never understood how people got upset over the passing of someone they never met until this happened. This genuinely upset me as I felt like I had made a friend through these podcasts. I wish everyone the absolute best.
Devin Rose thats exactly how we all felt mate they often wondered why the podcasts were so good because they made you feel like you were a 3rd person in a conversation with two guys just chatting
Same here. I never had been one to live vicariously through the lives of others or consider myself "close" to people on social media by any stretch of the imagination, but somehow Luke's passing really got to me.
The great ones go because they're too sensitive for this place. I lost my brother the same way 21 years ago aged 23 years old. He was a great bodybuilder. The ones that choose to go cannot be saved - they dont shout about taking their life, they just slip away when you're not looking. Luke reminded me of my brother but I didn't realise how much like him he really was.. and you touching on the reasons spoke volumes. You cannot cure the harm caused by abuse as a child. RIP Luke. I hope my brother Ken Scotland seeks you out and you can have a tear up in a gym up there somewhere xx
MariaScotland I lost my best friend 26 years ago in a kayaking accident. He was also a beautiful soul and would have made an amazing husband and father. RIP Chris and RIP Luke Sandoe, I guess you’re both in a better place now.
Thank you for putting this out. We all needed it. I’m happy to read the comments here. To learn that I’m not alone in how much I’m affected by this. At first I felt silly for crying so hard for someone I had never met in real life. Seeing that other viewers of the podcast have responded similarly, puts me at ease. I’ve been talking to people in my life for days about it. Trying to explain to them how much of an impact Luke has had on me. It’s made me realize just how much he’s influenced me. I think it hurts more than it normally would hurt because Luke was so incredibly authentic. He was incapable of being anything other than himself. That realness is what allowed people like me to connect with him and to, in a strange way, trust him. We trusted Luke because we believed in his honesty. We believed in his consistency to be himself. That is another way of saying that we admired him for his integrity. So many of us have had these little interactions with Luke online since the start of BBB. You can see by reading the comments just how many people he touched by going out of his way to respond to. Many of us, even before the lockdown, live bodybuilding centric lives and some of us don’t have a huge social circle. It didn’t take long for BBB to feel like I was hanging out with my friends for a couple hours listening to them bullshit and talk about the one thing we were all passionate about. I had messaged Luke and Fouad about that. I felt a bit silly then too. I’m a grown man who admitted that I considered these guys on a podcast to be my friends. But it was true. And they didn’t laugh at me. They appreciated it. Men need purpose. They need a mission in their lives. When we our own our mission, we’re truly alive and we access to an energy that feels indestructible. I’m angry about this lockdown going on longer than it should have. Mostly because anger is a part of grief and that seems to be the tangible thing I can be angry about. Luke was so damn likable that it’s hard to be angry at him, even for this. I am sick and tired of losing good men. The world needs good men more than ever. We must do a better job at protecting ourselves. Less time arguing about nonsense with one another and more time developing compassion for someone else. Oftentimes, the best of us have only become the best of us because they’re using their masculine energy that drives them on their mission to cover up the pain they’re living with. They keep putting one foot in front of the other, as men are supposed to do, so vigilantly because they’re trying to escape themselves in some way. They run so hard away from themselves that they run past all the people who don’t have demons chasing them. But in the end, they get tired of running. When they do, it’s our responsibility as men to catch them. Sometimes, possibly in Luke’s case, they’re just not meant to be caught. He had so many people who loved him and who would have helped if they knew, that I can’t think of this going any other way. Luke lived on his terms. He died on them too. The rest of us just have to accept that.
Edward what a really lovely post. When my brother died I was stunned by the enormous outpouring of grief and love in the bodybuilding community. My mum read every single letter she got over and over in the days before internet. It will give his family so much comfort to hear how you considered him your friend and touched your life. The grief will last long long into the future and it soothes the pain when you know they didn’t die in vein and touched peoples lives
Thanks for posting this Fouad. Luke’s passing has made so many ripples in many people’s lives, including my own. He was an interesting person, had phenomenal potential, he was a good friend and father. He inspired me and made me laugh so hard I was crying from the first B&B I watched to the last one. He’ll be missed. His passing has opened up many people’s eyes to the realities of mental health and men in all walks to life. RIP. Q- I noticed DesktopBodybuilding mentioned proposing an award in Luke’s honour. What are your thoughts about this? Could this be proposed to Manion?
I'm sure this was an extremely difficult and emotional podcast to do, but my thoughts and prayers go out to all three of you and his family. I didn't really know who Luke was until he exploded onto the scene a few years ago, but in a way he felt like part of the family. His playful and gentle nature is going to be missed. His light sense of humor was a nice change of pace in such an intense sport.We were born on the exact same day which made me gravitate towards him even more.
This is so heavy. I can’t even begin to imagine how difficult it was for you all to talk about but I also can’t express how thankful I am that you did. Fouad, you and Luke brought so much happiness into my life daily. I’m forever grateful to you both.
I originally found Fouad’s podcast after luke had passed, but as I do with most things I went back to the beginning and just watched the playlist from the first episode, and so I didn’t even know luke was gone until I had gotten to the episode after. It really hit me then as I had just come out of a very tough period mentally so it was painful to see this all play out at the time. 2 years or so on now and I’m back in a not so great place. And I’ve been watching some of the old ones again and came to this. And I want to thank all the boys in the podcast today. I’ve had thoughts of bad things again, and shit like that but hearing everything from the boys in this one again has made me truly think deep about how I don’t want family and friends to have conversations similar to this about myself, about not being here anymore. So I know they all probably receive similar messages daily, but I genuinely want to thank everyone involved in the podcast for just helping me get through some tough times. And I appreciate this podcast and channel and everyone involved as they are so beneficial to me mentally, to the point that I watch the podcasts almost as soon as they come out and I am able to watch, and I look forward to the next one as soon as I finish the latest. Thank you Fouad and the boys, and I find what Fouad is doing with Hosstile so inspiring and it makes me happy to see Fouad and his business progressing. I don’t see a limit to this. They’re going straight to the top. Much love guys. Thank you. Luke will live on forever 🙏🏻
It keeps ringing in my head on that last podcast with james and you and Luke, when the question came in about what your first thoughts in the morning are and his reaction was what it was. Once he said he had a therapist, you pushed him a bit and he said there were times where he felt like he didn't have his hands on the reins. It breaks my heart to hear it now, I feel like he was trying to say it and to verbalize it but he couldn't. It's an illness, it's like a virus it seems. Something that comes in and takes control, and it is important to talk about it, so I'm really glad you guys did this. I'm just one of many complete strangers who loved the dude dearly, at least the parts of him he chose to show, and this has been a devastating couple days. Peace and strength to you, his friends, and definitely his family.
Great words man.....talking is power as my therapist puts its...the more u bottle yo the more toxic itll get and theres always a breaking point.....bodybuilding community is growing....mental health is just as important these guys are taking "supplements" that can further exacerbate underlining conditions...not saying thats the cause with luke plz dont misinterpret...but we all need help and friends Community is key
A Podcast WE ALL needed....You three helped a lot of us just talking about how you feel, the Friendship, the Bodybuilder, the Comedian, also the mental problems of life...We all have a Dark-side, some can control theirs but others will allow the Dark-side to take over their thoughts that control them especially when they are Alone.....Luke was a success, he was making money, he even seemed happy with his Garage Gym, he had a life we all train for.....it’s really hard to think that he is gone.....Suicide doesn’t hurt the person who does it, it hurts the people they leave behind because everyone will wonder Why and was there Anything they could have done to help him...The Bible says taking your own life will keep you out of Heaven, but God is HUGE and He forgives All...We will see Luke again in Heaven.
Was a hard watch, what a great bunch of friends you guys are. Thanks for all the memories, still in disbelief. Much love to you all, could literally make 100's of episodes on Luke and how great a person he was and all the stories.
Didn’t know him personally but he was something special to me and yesterday I cried my eyes out rewatching episode 35 Rest In Peace big man you’ll be missed everyday 💕
its day 2 already... i try hard not to cry because I feel ackward to cry for someone I didnt met... But I had to let it the feel go today... feels better... 😢💔
Rip luke u have helped me a lot through my rough times i love u man. Fouad keep his memory alive and keep this podcast going he would be upset if u shut down this podcast.
Thank you for doing this so soon. Appreciate you all and youll know if you ever saw a comment of mine how much i valued him and you shooting the shit for a few hours. He made such an impact in such a short time and will forever be an inspiration to the bodybuilding community on how to hold yourself 🙏
I’m 42 and started working out about a year and half ago. I stumbled upon your podcast last year and you guys are the most genuine, honest, and humble team I’ve had the privilege to listen to. Like all of us here, I feel like we’re family and I feel truly blessed to have been a very small part of the journey. Thank you Luke and Fouad for all the moments you shared. Luke will always inspire me.
Amazing send off. You said it perfectly at the end Fouad, so many of us feel like we knew him because you both kept us glued to our screens for 2 hours each week. Luke was one of the good ones, he’ll always be a part of us.
The Win I’m not in to speculation, only facts, but unfortunately that’s one of the things I took from this too. There’s some fucked up people on this planet unfortunately. RIP Luke.
i had to pause this several times and turn on an older bodybuilding and bollocks episode just to see lukes smile and hear him crack a few jokes...man the podcast filled me with non stop laughter and i truly felt a connection to luke over the time of listening to it. this is a real tough pill to swallow and he will be greatly missed. a man that inspired millions and gave so much to so many. thank you luke for everything you have given to us on your short time on this earth. you were an incredible human being and i hope you have found peace.
It feels like a someone from my family passed away. Watching you guys made me feel you guys are like my friends/teachers, would learn so much from you guys and by the demise of luke feels like someone really close has passed away.
I feel the same it was like and friend and family member died.it hit me like I was shot normally takes time to sink in . it's strange because I had never met him .it shows how many people liked him RIP LUKE
I’m crushed man he was my absolute favorite bodybuilder!! It’s soo hard to even fathom!! What could have possibly been that bad to have to do what he did??
As someone that has struggled with having suicidal thoughts for years and eventually lef to a failed attempt, I can speak by saying that when something isn't right with your mental health, when you feel a lack of purpose, and feel depressed, you can have your circumstancial environment be near perfect, but it's internal. It's that you just don't feel right. Not on a physical level, but mentally. Emotionally. I know it's hard to understand.
Mental health is no joke man...if ur not 100% one kink in the armour will be ur downfall...i hope he wasnt keeping something out of his talks with his therapist....i know he admitted to having one.....wish they did more to help him...its so sad...but a wake up call it all of us to communicate and stop making mental health such a stigma
A sincere thanks from the heart to all three of you for doing this podcast. Hearing Luke and Fouad going on about 'Would you rather' questions, bodybuilding and deeper issues in life always made my day. Luke will be sorely missed. I feel like I lost a friend even though I never met him. Much love to him and all of you! May he rest in peace.
Guy's, thank you so much for this pod. Firstly, to close the mouths of those that wanted to say its cos of roids without any thought for others. But more than anything for enabling us to share in the grief, thoughts and memories of such a humble, honest and funny man. 😪
Great heartfelt tribute to Luke. Much appreciation Fouad, James, and Ben. I could hear him telling y'all to shut up. I looked forward to the weekly B & B episode to hear the banter between the two of you, as well as attain knowledge on fitness. I appreciate the vulnerability and openness as well. I've been finding the lockdown very difficult, myself. No work or money, and no gym to release the frustration. This made me realize I need to take my mental health more serious. So thank you, Luke. I was a huge fan and enjoyed his videos, but I could also identify with things he said. His passing has really stung. Rest well, Luke.....
You 3 should be extremely proud of yourselves. I met Luke over 10 years and knew he would do great things. I have to admit I'm struggling with this but you guys have made it a little better so thank you. Not sure where we all go from here but I for one will visit his resting place if/when it's announced.
I’m just at a loss. I never understood how or why people get upset when Hollywood stars or actors pass, but after listening to your banter on the podcast with Luke for the past few months, I feel like I knew him personally yet have never met him. He was a good man. He was destined to do great things in the BodyBuilding world. A young man that left way too soon. REST EASY LUKE. WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
Thanks a lot guys for posting this. A lot of us are confused by this tragedy. This is shocking and reminded me of my cousin loss back in 2004 in a similar way. I woke up from sleep and here is the shock (same with Luke). It (Lukes and my cousin) gave me sever nightmares and depression. The past few days I wasn't sleeping well and it is deeply depressing to watch him go this way and in this early age. He always seemed to be the happy humorous person that didn't have trauma to hide. RIP Luke.
This one hits hard.. Been watching so much of Lukes videos both on redcon and his channel. Didn't even know of luke prior to his death but he had such charisma and such personality. As someone who's consumed so much fitness content over the years I can't believe I didn't follow Luke. I started going to the gym from being bullied for being skinny as is so common amongst young men. Having mental health issues is horrible and haunts us at times. Can only send thoughts and prayers to Lukes loved ones.
Thank you ever so much for doing this Fouad, so sorry to hear about this, I've donated on the go fund me, which is doing very well as of today. Very sad, kind regards as ALWAYS Richard U.K
Thank you so much for this guys. It's important to remember that Luke was a human being (albeit a huge one!) and not just a bodybuilder/social media personality. I think it came as a bigger surprise to those of us who only knew him through his podcasts and videos because he always seemed so positive and 'up'. It's a wonderful tribute to the man that he has such amazing friends. Thank you again for doing this at such a difficult time for you all. He will be missed.
I’ve suffered with mental health since being a kid and some really dark times and still do but at 42 now I can cope and understand it all a lot more than I used to but there was a few times I never made it to this point mental health is so hard and you really don’t want to talk about it cause it’s to hard to explain just how your feeling to some body else cause you don’t even know how your feeling
Mr. President I tried everything in over 20 years training was always the best way for me to cope and keeping away from the wrong type of women and friends just made it worse and I couldn’t see it I tried doctors just didn’t work for me but that won’t be the case for every body I’ve just learnt to ride the wave of the ups and downs and just think of all the pain I’d be leaving behind for my loved ones and things are never as bad as things feel and I got my self a dog that relationship has been the best thing ever in my life it’s been ten years and now and she has saved my life numerous times now
Me to man, depression and generalized anxiety disorder since i was 15...bodybuilding has giving me an escape from it but its always there...the key besides medication if u need it is talking man talking is medicine man...community as well...talking with judge free people who will give advice rather then judgement...bodybuilding community is growing...lets make positive strides
Hey Mark I can understand your remedies: Training and cats have always been the best to get you through the bad times. Dogs and cats are really powerful, miraculous, a blessing.
You hit the nail on the head Fouad, through the podcasts you both made us feel like we were all buddies sitting down together and talking about life...so I feel like I’ve lost a good friend. I can’t explain it. I’m not an emotional guy...my job over 20 years has made me very emotionally stunted (clinically so)...as in I rarely show or share emotion, but god damn, I have been having random bouts of feeling really tearful at Luke’s passing, and when I think about the fact that we have all lost such a special individual from our lives. And for that reason my heart goes out to you, Ben, James and Luke’s nearest and dearest as I can’t even begin to imagine how you’re all feeling. But thank you so much for the Bodybuilding & Bollocks podcast and allowing us all to share in Luke’s awesome existence. It’s been a heluva ride. RIP Luke...dearly missed, forever loved and never forgotten 💔
That was a lovely tribute from all three of you guys. It's crazy that although most of us never knew him, we feel as if we've also lost a someone special. He won't be forgotten!
The way James talkes about Luke in the present tense is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Stay strong guys, I'll be rooting for all of you. I'm not a religious person but I want to believe he is looking after you.
Hello Fouad, I just want to say this is the 2nd of your podcasts I have watched and must say you are a great great man and I'm very impressed how you talk, carry yourself even at such a difficult time. Stay true to yourself and no doubt your going to have millions of people watching you! I am a subscriber for life!
thank you for this guys. although most of us never new Luke personally he really made a huge impact on so many people. he truly was such a kind hearted soul.
Fouad Abiad you are a class act, much respect for your ability to conduct yourself so poised during such a difficult crossroad. Chin up and stay Brilliant. - Through the darkness love shines.
As an outside perspective, people suffer in darkness for no reason, other than thats how their head is wired. Many people before, had everything, friends, family, careers, good health, love, bright futures... But have taken their lives. Nothing outside of their head, no circumstance, could change it. Maybe meds, therapy, can tide it over or dampen it, but its always there. You see the excitement & joy in Lukes face, when talking about Ben becoming a father. He had so much to look forward to & no doubt planned to partake in. But in a moment, or so many hours, he sank into a darkness that wasnt triggered by anything & had enough. Will be greatly missed. Fouad, Ben & James could have done no more & if anything, provided a ray of sunshine into his life, that he would be forever thankfull for. x
Thank you for this, words are so hard to say right now about this but Luke will be so missed I've never missed a second of these podcasts and re-watch them and always have to comment cause of how funny and perfect you two were together the synergy with you and Luke was just perfect. This feels like a bad dream, I damn near tear up thinking about this. I really hope you keep these going with James and whoever to keep his memory alive forever and I sure as shit donated to the GoFundMe. I hope Jesus in heaven can spot Luke, every time I hear thunder in the sky from now on its Luke heavy deadlifting day. RIP Luke.
Flexarot I feel the same way man, it feels like waking up from a nightmare and hoping it's not real for the past couple days. This podcast is bringing tears to my eyes as its finally sinking in.
Thank you for this gentlemen. Not a lot would’ve done this I feel but this is the closure we needed I feel. Also donated for the go fund me. Thank you Fouad for providing us the best podcast in BB&B these last few months, got me through rough patches of life myself.
Luke was obviously more than just a Bodybuilder to so many people. And with everything going on in the world this hit hard. I'm glad this channel has so many hours of content to revisit where we can still see and hear lukes personality.
Fouad, Ben, and James: thank you so much for sharing such heartfelt memories and experiences you had with Luke. Although I never met him, he was one of a kind.
Just got back online today after 2 weeks cause of pandemic and got the news and I can’t explain why but it literally has made me cry on and off all day. Maybe with pandemic and watching him so much.
RIP, Luke. I've been following him for a short time, but his personality and training got me hooked instantly...and the fact he was a drummer, as I am, took it to another level. Gonna miss it. Prayers to all of the friends and family 🙏
On the 4th of this month, even though I always thought it looked gross, I tried the Filet-O-Fish at McDonalds for the first time cause Luke always said it was good on the podcast. It was actually really good. I’m thankful that you had the podcast with him and that Ben filmed a lot of his vlogs. You both helped show how bright he shined and the world will never forget Luke
RIP Luke I used to see him in Ripped gym. He was always friendly amazing back also he used to walk side ways out of the changing rooms always made me laugh, he used to catch me and my mate taking selfies in the changing rooms he wasn’t impressed !! RIP Luke he was a cool geezer and a great body builder 👍🏻
Thank you all 3 of you , you touched on it briefly and I 100% believe that some people are just too good for this mortality we call al life and Luke was one of those
Thank you Fouad for sharing Luke with us.I know so well your pain, I lost my best friend the same way couple yrs now and life will never be the same. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. - GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU ALL!! 😭
It’s feel so weird because I feel so hurt and lost with him not doing video and podcast it meant so much to me. It always brought me happiness just seeing him or listening to him. He was very special man and I will never forgot how he made me feel.
Man I can’t believe this ! Never been upset about loosing someone I didn’t know but this hit home. Thoughts and prayers with you Fouad, the boys in the vid, and all the other followers and people in his life, most importantly his wife and kids and extended family. We lost a good one this time ❤️
Just saw this pop up... I’ve been waiting for Fouad’s take on what happed. Sorry to all three of you for your loss. I feel like I knew Luke personally from all your podcasts together and I will miss his amazing outlook on life. Thanks for sharing this difficult time for us all.
Thank you for doing this for us and for you guys. I never knew how much Luke impacted my life until he was gone. It was like I took it for granted that a person I have never met before could bring so much to my life so subtly. Keeping you guys in my thoughts through these times man.
Man this was rough to watch/listen and at the same time it was therapeutic as like Fouad said, I came to know Luke through this podcast! Thank you guys! You are all my favorites as bodybuilders and it’s also a way to stay connected through Luke 🙏
I cant believe it. Fouad I had ur podcast on I think it was nearly 3hours long the last one with James and luke. I was painting my fences outside my garden and it was boiling and time I completed it all the podcast was over! Probably the best podcast I listened into. Thank you Fouad luke and James for that. I hope hes looking down over you lot now. 🙏
So sorry for your loss boys, and thank you for putting this out to the world - it must have been difficult, but i hope also helpful to you in your grief. Luke's personality and sense of humour will far outlive him, and so many of us will miss his presence.
R.I.P🙏🏿 God rest his soul 😢. James is so correct this lockdown that we are all going through is definitely not good for people’s mental health, especially if you have demons in your head 😪
We can’t put into words how special Luke was. I’ve followed him from well before he was a pro, not because he was a great bodybuilder, but because he was a fucking great guy, who just happens to be a great bodybuilder. He impacted so many people and brought so much joy to everyone ❤️
Been watching and commenting since the start Fouad, I’ve cried many times over this. I just hope he’s at peace. Much love to us all ❤️❤️❤️ can you remember when we had the what’s the first thing you think of in a morning? He showed that side then. I’m just so upset for everyone involved.
Thanks for this podcast guys think you've reached out to so many people who feel same way luke felt, myself included 3 occasions I've tried to do something about it but I'm lucky enough to have such good support round me and now able to speak out about how I feel, still a long path to go but helped so much speaking out and massive step to ask for help. RIP luke the legend
Thankyou fouad because as great as Luke was we wouldn’t hav been able to see him and feel about him the way we did without your podcasts so thankyou you’ve done a real service to everyone and especially him
Really nice words guys. I never had change to meet Luke but watching he’s podcast he’s instagram feels like lost a close friend. Having lost a close friend a few years ago brings back a lot memories 😔 hope everyone’s doing well out there. Don’t struggle alone.❤️
“I’ve never met anyone like him.” Well said Fouad. A unique & beautiful soul. I only met him a handful of times at Expos but through your podcast & his TH-cam videos he felt like my best friend. A true original that will be missed by all that knew him. RIP Luke.
My heart goes out to Luke's family and friends. I didn't know him at all but was devastated when I heard about this. I've lost friend's from back in Manchester through suicide and wish I could have been there to help but you just never know when they need help. Love and best wishes to all xx
Loved your show since day one. I used to save the Bodybuilding and Bollocks episodes and watch every Sunday during my cheat meal time, since it was one of the highlights of my week. This week, unfortunately, after the terrible news I’ve listened to the show on Friday during cardio and it was just so sad to hear Luke talking about bodybuilders dying young, him talking about owning a gym, in hindsight 😭 Im thankful for all the shows and im looking forward to this tribute! You’re attitude has been inspiring Fouad and I’ve already donated eventhough I can’t afford much. Thanks for all the good shows 🙏🏻
No offense Fouad, but Luke was why I loved your channel, and I had just started to get an idea of what he was like, and I kept coming back to hear him. I loved listening to what he had to say.
Thank you for this episode guys . I still cant wrap my head around that one week Luke was talking about plans after BB and next week he's gone . Thank you that you shed some light into Luke's issues which probably lots of people didn't have idea about.
Thanks for this! Thank you all for being real, not doing a fucking bullshit tribute nor trying to exploit this terrible loss. All of you really earned all the respect in the world for just doing what friends do when we lose someone close. You all brought us who didnt know him closer to who he truly was. Thank you
I'm not really that into bodybuilding as a competitive outlet, but I do appreciate the work that goes into it and think that people who pursue it that way are crazily dedicated to their craft. I listened to your podcast that you did with Luke pretty religiously while I went on my walks in the morning, or while I was working out at home during the recent events. It's good to see that you three were able to come together and discuss missing your friend, and also to say that - particularly as men - this sort of stuff isn't easy for us. Look after yourselves, Fouad, James, and Ben. You're good blokes. I have donated what I can to the GoFundMe as well, I at least owe you for the free entertainment and a distraction.
Wow I actually thought this would be a great way to end Bb and Bollocks for good. Thanks for everything you've been doing for Luke's family Fouad, also for calling out the disparity between his followers and people who donated. It still hurts in such a gut wrenching, unexplainable way. Almost like it hasn't sunken in yet. Keep doing what you're doing man, we'll help you in any way we can! God bless 🙏
I'm only 20 minutes into this but I had to say something to applaud you guys for discussing this tragic loss of a great guy that I felt really close to, and never met. Hopefully his death won't go without helping others. The introspection you guys show, is one tremendous quality that goes a long way in life!
I only got to know Luke from watching him on the podcast during quarantine in the United States, but he and Fouad made me laugh so much for a few hours per podcast that I've tried to stay more positive about things over here. I feel the same way many subscribers have written in that I feel like I lost a friend even though I never met him and only knew of him for a couple months. He seemed like he would have been so much fun to hang out with. I will miss seeing him for sure. R.I.P Luke.
I've lost many to suicide. My mom, two of my closest friends, countless others. It sucks to see Luke go down that path too. All I can tell you is that there are no true warning signs, don't anyone think you could have prevented it or stopped it, when it happens it happens because the wrongs things aligned the right way for the worst possible case to manifest. I'm so sorry Luke. Fouad....I'm very sorry for you as well. I know this must be horrible for you. Ben and James, you two are great friends man. All three of you did your friend a good service here. THANK YOU FOR THIS POD CAST, THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME KNOW LUKE AS WELL AS I GOT TO KNOW HIM BEFORE HE LEFT THIS WORLD Fouad, I hope to one day meet you at an expo or something, just like I hoped to meet Luke. My wife and I loved this show, and we hope you continue. ROCK ON LUKE!!! drumming it up in the afterlife, hopefully he was wrong and there is one. But if not then may he rest in eternal peace. Fouad, keep up the good work man, don't let this hold you down too long. Ben and James, my prayers are with you and all of Luke's friends and family. I will be donating to his kids I hope everyone else does too.
!What an amazing podcast definitely the most impactful I have ever listen to I don’t think I have cried through tears of sadness and tears of joy in some areas as much is this seeing the spirits in the love and friendship of meaning value and contribution between you three guys was very overwhelmingly bloody unbelievable to watch! Considering a lot of people are really cut Deep to the core over ! What an unbelievable presentation this was tonight from you three gentlemen God bless love and respect endlessly to you guys !!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💖
Sounds like you and me had so much in common Luke Sandoe...the darkness we wrestle within...the struggle. I'm only a few years older than you Luke...yet I still struggle with such deeply rooted trauma today...as I have since b4 9 years old. You helped change my life Luke Sandoe! I look forward to seeing you on the other when it's time.
I never understood how people got upset over the passing of someone they never met until this happened. This genuinely upset me as I felt like I had made a friend through these podcasts. I wish everyone the absolute best.
Devin Rose thats exactly how we all felt mate they often wondered why the podcasts were so good because they made you feel like you were a 3rd person in a conversation with two guys just chatting
Me too. Can’t sleep, keep waking up thinking about it. Rip big man xxx
That sums it up for me too, Devin!
Yeah...feel like I lost a close friend.
Same here. I never had been one to live vicariously through the lives of others or consider myself "close" to people on social media by any stretch of the imagination, but somehow Luke's passing really got to me.
I shouldn’t be crying for someone I’ve never met. But he was that damn good of a human being. He reached out and affected so many people.
It’s amazing to me to see how many people he affected. He was a hell of guy, and he was one of my favorites!
Wilson, Right there with ya
Wilson - The Storyteller truly a blessing that we got to see so much of him on this podcast. Forever grateful to both Luke and Fouad and all the boys
I was surprised when I shed a tear for him, honestly, but he affected me so much and now there seems to be something missing with no bb and b
@@jesseholt1129 no more BB&B ... even Mr Fouad keep continue, it wont be the same without Luke
Can’t believe he’s gone. This podcast really made him feel like listening to a friend every episode. Rest In Peace Luke
i just feel the same way buddy... same way..
Fouad, please continue BB&B with James and Ben as guests, he can’t ever be replaced but it seems fitting, #LuketheLegend
Reece Berry I thought exactly the same thing🙏
Reece Berry great idea
The great ones go because they're too sensitive for this place. I lost my brother the same way 21 years ago aged 23 years old. He was a great bodybuilder. The ones that choose to go cannot be saved - they dont shout about taking their life, they just slip away when you're not looking. Luke reminded me of my brother but I didn't realise how much like him he really was.. and you touching on the reasons spoke volumes. You cannot cure the harm caused by abuse as a child. RIP Luke. I hope my brother Ken Scotland seeks you out and you can have a tear up in a gym up there somewhere xx
So sorry to read this...love to you and your bros memory. ❤
This was very touching, thank you.
MariaScotland I lost my best friend 26 years ago in a kayaking accident. He was also a beautiful soul and would have made an amazing husband and father. RIP Chris and RIP Luke Sandoe, I guess you’re both in a better place now.
Commendable gentlemen. It takes the maturity, like James mentioned, to keep your chests up. Sending positive thoughts to you all. 🙏
Thank you for putting this out. We all needed it. I’m happy to read the comments here. To learn that I’m not alone in how much I’m affected by this. At first I felt silly for crying so hard for someone I had never met in real life. Seeing that other viewers of the podcast have responded similarly, puts me at ease. I’ve been talking to people in my life for days about it. Trying to explain to them how much of an impact Luke has had on me. It’s made me realize just how much he’s influenced me.
I think it hurts more than it normally would hurt because Luke was so incredibly authentic. He was incapable of being anything other than himself. That realness is what allowed people like me to connect with him and to, in a strange way, trust him. We trusted Luke because we believed in his honesty. We believed in his consistency to be himself. That is another way of saying that we admired him for his integrity.
So many of us have had these little interactions with Luke online since the start of BBB. You can see by reading the comments just how many people he touched by going out of his way to respond to. Many of us, even before the lockdown, live bodybuilding centric lives and some of us don’t have a huge social circle. It didn’t take long for BBB to feel like I was hanging out with my friends for a couple hours listening to them bullshit and talk about the one thing we were all passionate about. I had messaged Luke and Fouad about that. I felt a bit silly then too. I’m a grown man who admitted that I considered these guys on a podcast to be my friends. But it was true. And they didn’t laugh at me. They appreciated it.
Men need purpose. They need a mission in their lives. When we our own our mission, we’re truly alive and we access to an energy that feels indestructible. I’m angry about this lockdown going on longer than it should have. Mostly because anger is a part of grief and that seems to be the tangible thing I can be angry about. Luke was so damn likable that it’s hard to be angry at him, even for this. I am sick and tired of losing good men. The world needs good men more than ever. We must do a better job at protecting ourselves. Less time arguing about nonsense with one another and more time developing compassion for someone else. Oftentimes, the best of us have only become the best of us because they’re using their masculine energy that drives them on their mission to cover up the pain they’re living with. They keep putting one foot in front of the other, as men are supposed to do, so vigilantly because they’re trying to escape themselves in some way. They run so hard away from themselves that they run past all the people who don’t have demons chasing them. But in the end, they get tired of running. When they do, it’s our responsibility as men to catch them. Sometimes, possibly in Luke’s case, they’re just not meant to be caught. He had so many people who loved him and who would have helped if they knew, that I can’t think of this going any other way. Luke lived on his terms. He died on them too. The rest of us just have to accept that.
Edward Wow, that was excellently said. I feel the exact same way.
Its always okay to cry for others. Makes us humble.
Edward what a really lovely post. When my brother died I was stunned by the enormous outpouring of grief and love in the bodybuilding community. My mum read every single letter she got over and over in the days before internet. It will give his family so much comfort to hear how you considered him your friend and touched your life. The grief will last long long into the future and it soothes the pain when you know they didn’t die in vein and touched peoples lives
Thanks for posting this Fouad. Luke’s passing has made so many ripples in many people’s lives, including my own. He was an interesting person, had phenomenal potential, he was a good friend and father. He inspired me and made me laugh so hard I was crying from the first B&B I watched to the last one. He’ll be missed. His passing has opened up many people’s eyes to the realities of mental health and men in all walks to life. RIP.
Q- I noticed DesktopBodybuilding mentioned proposing an award in Luke’s honour. What are your thoughts about this? Could this be proposed to Manion?
I'm sure this was an extremely difficult and emotional podcast to do, but my thoughts and prayers go out to all three of you and his family. I didn't really know who Luke was until he exploded onto the scene a few years ago, but in a way he felt like part of the family. His playful and gentle nature is going to be missed. His light sense of humor was a nice change of pace in such an intense sport.We were born on the exact same day which made me gravitate towards him even more.
This is so heavy. I can’t even begin to imagine how difficult it was for you all to talk about but I also can’t express how thankful I am that you did. Fouad, you and Luke brought so much happiness into my life daily. I’m forever grateful to you both.
I originally found Fouad’s podcast after luke had passed, but as I do with most things I went back to the beginning and just watched the playlist from the first episode, and so I didn’t even know luke was gone until I had gotten to the episode after. It really hit me then as I had just come out of a very tough period mentally so it was painful to see this all play out at the time. 2 years or so on now and I’m back in a not so great place. And I’ve been watching some of the old ones again and came to this. And I want to thank all the boys in the podcast today. I’ve had thoughts of bad things again, and shit like that but hearing everything from the boys in this one again has made me truly think deep about how I don’t want family and friends to have conversations similar to this about myself, about not being here anymore. So I know they all probably receive similar messages daily, but I genuinely want to thank everyone involved in the podcast for just helping me get through some tough times. And I appreciate this podcast and channel and everyone involved as they are so beneficial to me mentally, to the point that I watch the podcasts almost as soon as they come out and I am able to watch, and I look forward to the next one as soon as I finish the latest. Thank you Fouad and the boys, and I find what Fouad is doing with Hosstile so inspiring and it makes me happy to see Fouad and his business progressing. I don’t see a limit to this. They’re going straight to the top. Much love guys. Thank you. Luke will live on forever 🙏🏻
I would love for you 3 to continue on with the weekly podcasts in memory of Luke. I would happily listen!
It keeps ringing in my head on that last podcast with james and you and Luke, when the question came in about what your first thoughts in the morning are and his reaction was what it was. Once he said he had a therapist, you pushed him a bit and he said there were times where he felt like he didn't have his hands on the reins. It breaks my heart to hear it now, I feel like he was trying to say it and to verbalize it but he couldn't. It's an illness, it's like a virus it seems. Something that comes in and takes control, and it is important to talk about it, so I'm really glad you guys did this. I'm just one of many complete strangers who loved the dude dearly, at least the parts of him he chose to show, and this has been a devastating couple days. Peace and strength to you, his friends, and definitely his family.
Great words man.....talking is power as my therapist puts its...the more u bottle yo the more toxic itll get and theres always a breaking point.....bodybuilding community is growing....mental health is just as important these guys are taking "supplements" that can further exacerbate underlining conditions...not saying thats the cause with luke plz dont misinterpret...but we all need help and friends
Community is key
A Podcast WE ALL needed....You three helped a lot of us just talking about how you feel, the Friendship, the Bodybuilder, the Comedian, also the mental problems of life...We all have a Dark-side, some can control theirs but others will allow the Dark-side to take over their thoughts that control them especially when they are Alone.....Luke was a success, he was making money, he even seemed happy with his Garage Gym, he had a life we all train for.....it’s really hard to think that he is gone.....Suicide doesn’t hurt the person who does it, it hurts the people they leave behind because everyone will wonder Why and was there Anything they could have done to help him...The Bible says taking your own life will keep you out of Heaven, but God is HUGE and He forgives All...We will see Luke again in Heaven.
Was a hard watch, what a great bunch of friends you guys are. Thanks for all the memories, still in disbelief. Much love to you all, could literally make 100's of episodes on Luke and how great a person he was and all the stories.
Didn’t know him personally but he was something special to me and yesterday I cried my eyes out rewatching episode 35 Rest In Peace big man you’ll be missed everyday 💕
its day 2 already... i try hard not to cry because I feel ackward to cry for someone I didnt met... But I had to let it the feel go today... feels better... 😢💔
Rip luke u have helped me a lot through my rough times i love u man. Fouad keep his memory alive and keep this podcast going he would be upset if u shut down this podcast.
Thank you for doing this so soon. Appreciate you all and youll know if you ever saw a comment of mine how much i valued him and you shooting the shit for a few hours. He made such an impact in such a short time and will forever be an inspiration to the bodybuilding community on how to hold yourself 🙏
I’m 42 and started working out about a year and half ago. I stumbled upon your podcast last year and you guys are the most genuine, honest, and humble team I’ve had the privilege to listen to. Like all of us here, I feel like we’re family and I feel truly blessed to have been a very small part of the journey. Thank you Luke and Fouad for all the moments you shared. Luke will always inspire me.
Amazing send off. You said it perfectly at the end Fouad, so many of us feel like we knew him because you both kept us glued to our screens for 2 hours each week. Luke was one of the good ones, he’ll always be a part of us.
The Win I’m not in to speculation, only facts, but unfortunately that’s one of the things I took from this too. There’s some fucked up people on this planet unfortunately. RIP Luke.
i had to pause this several times and turn on an older bodybuilding and bollocks episode just to see lukes smile and hear him crack a few jokes...man the podcast filled me with non stop laughter and i truly felt a connection to luke over the time of listening to it. this is a real tough pill to swallow and he will be greatly missed. a man that inspired millions and gave so much to so many. thank you luke for everything you have given to us on your short time on this earth. you were an incredible human being and i hope you have found peace.
It feels like a someone from my family passed away. Watching you guys made me feel you guys are like my friends/teachers, would learn so much from you guys and by the demise of luke feels like someone really close has passed away.
I feel the same it was like and friend and family member died.it hit me like I was shot normally takes time to sink in . it's strange because I had never met him .it shows how many people liked him RIP LUKE
A giant amongst men. He will be missed by all who knew him and immortalized by generations to come. Stay safe and healthy. Thanks for this Fouad!
I’m crushed man he was my absolute favorite bodybuilder!! It’s soo hard to even fathom!! What could have possibly been that bad to have to do what he did??
As someone that has struggled with having suicidal thoughts for years and eventually lef to a failed attempt, I can speak by saying that when something isn't right with your mental health, when you feel a lack of purpose, and feel depressed, you can have your circumstancial environment be near perfect, but it's internal. It's that you just don't feel right. Not on a physical level, but mentally. Emotionally. I know it's hard to understand.
Mental health is no joke man...if ur not 100% one kink in the armour will be ur downfall...i hope he wasnt keeping something out of his talks with his therapist....i know he admitted to having one.....wish they did more to help him...its so sad...but a wake up call it all of us to communicate and stop making mental health such a stigma
A sincere thanks from the heart to all three of you for doing this podcast. Hearing Luke and Fouad going on about 'Would you rather' questions, bodybuilding and deeper issues in life always made my day. Luke will be sorely missed. I feel like I lost a friend even though I never met him. Much love to him and all of you! May he rest in peace.
Guy's, thank you so much for this pod. Firstly, to close the mouths of those that wanted to say its cos of roids without any thought for others. But more than anything for enabling us to share in the grief, thoughts and memories of such a humble, honest and funny man. 😪
Great heartfelt tribute to Luke. Much appreciation Fouad, James, and Ben. I could hear him telling y'all to shut up. I looked forward to the weekly B & B episode to hear the banter between the two of you, as well as attain knowledge on fitness. I appreciate the vulnerability and openness as well.
I've been finding the lockdown very difficult, myself. No work or money, and no gym to release the frustration. This made me realize I need to take my mental health more serious. So thank you, Luke. I was a huge fan and enjoyed his videos, but I could also identify with things he said. His passing has really stung.
Rest well, Luke.....
Love this discussion. Bringing awareness to mental health. This should be spoken about more.
You 3 should be extremely proud of yourselves. I met Luke over 10 years and knew he would do great things. I have to admit I'm struggling with this but you guys have made it a little better so thank you. Not sure where we all go from here but I for one will visit his resting place if/when it's announced.
I’m just at a loss. I never understood how or why people get upset when Hollywood stars or actors pass, but after listening to your banter on the podcast with Luke for the past few months, I feel like I knew him personally yet have never met him. He was a good man. He was destined to do great things in the BodyBuilding world. A young man that left way too soon. REST EASY LUKE. WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
same 💔
Thanks a lot guys for posting this. A lot of us are confused by this tragedy. This is shocking and reminded me of my cousin loss back in 2004 in a similar way. I woke up from sleep and here is the shock (same with Luke). It (Lukes and my cousin) gave me sever nightmares and depression. The past few days I wasn't sleeping well and it is deeply depressing to watch him go this way and in this early age. He always seemed to be the happy humorous person that didn't have trauma to hide. RIP Luke.
This one hits hard.. Been watching so much of Lukes videos both on redcon and his channel. Didn't even know of luke prior to his death but he had such charisma and such personality. As someone who's consumed so much fitness content over the years I can't believe I didn't follow Luke. I started going to the gym from being bullied for being skinny as is so common amongst young men. Having mental health issues is horrible and haunts us at times. Can only send thoughts and prayers to Lukes loved ones.
Thank you ever so much for doing this Fouad, so sorry to hear about this, I've donated on the go fund me, which is doing very well as of today. Very sad, kind regards as ALWAYS Richard U.K
Richard your a legend. I see you comment on all.his content! Much love
@@Benben-cn3op Thanks for your kind words, I'm really hurting at this time, stay safe my friend
@@RichardRatner.1972 You're a good man, Richard! And is that Ben (who you replied to), Luke's best friend in the podcast?
Thank you so much for this guys. It's important to remember that Luke was a human being (albeit a huge one!) and not just a bodybuilder/social media personality. I think it came as a bigger surprise to those of us who only knew him through his podcasts and videos because he always seemed so positive and 'up'. It's a wonderful tribute to the man that he has such amazing friends. Thank you again for doing this at such a difficult time for you all. He will be missed.
I’ve suffered with mental health since being a kid and some really dark times and still do but at 42 now I can cope and understand it all a lot more than I used to but there was a few times I never made it to this point mental health is so hard and you really don’t want to talk about it cause it’s to hard to explain just how your feeling to some body else cause you don’t even know how your feeling
I can resonate with u Mark i am having same struggles..
what ways and methods did you use to help it?
Mr. President I tried everything in over 20 years training was always the best way for me to cope and keeping away from the wrong type of women and friends just made it worse and I couldn’t see it I tried doctors just didn’t work for me but that won’t be the case for every body I’ve just learnt to ride the wave of the ups and downs and just think of all the pain I’d be leaving behind for my loved ones and things are never as bad as things feel and I got my self a dog that relationship has been the best thing ever in my life it’s been ten years and now and she has saved my life numerous times now
Me to man, depression and generalized anxiety disorder since i was 15...bodybuilding has giving me an escape from it but its always there...the key besides medication if u need it is talking man talking is medicine man...community as well...talking with judge free people who will give advice rather then judgement...bodybuilding community is growing...lets make positive strides
Hey Mark I can understand your remedies: Training and cats have always been the best to get you through the bad times. Dogs and cats are really powerful, miraculous, a blessing.
Luke passing away has affected me deeply. Thank you Fouad, James and Ben for this conversation about him. 🙏❤️
Love you Luke you'll be missed by many !
RIP Luke thank you for all the laughs led a full 30 years rest easy
You hit the nail on the head Fouad, through the podcasts you both made us feel like we were all buddies sitting down together and talking about life...so I feel like I’ve lost a good friend. I can’t explain it. I’m not an emotional guy...my job over 20 years has made me very emotionally stunted (clinically so)...as in I rarely show or share emotion, but god damn, I have been having random bouts of feeling really tearful at Luke’s passing, and when I think about the fact that we have all lost such a special individual from our lives. And for that reason my heart goes out to you, Ben, James and Luke’s nearest and dearest as I can’t even begin to imagine how you’re all feeling. But thank you so much for the Bodybuilding & Bollocks podcast and allowing us all to share in Luke’s awesome existence. It’s been a heluva ride. RIP Luke...dearly missed, forever loved and never forgotten 💔
That was a lovely tribute from all three of you guys.
It's crazy that although most of us never knew him, we feel as if we've also lost a someone special.
He won't be forgotten!
The way James talkes about Luke in the present tense is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Stay strong guys, I'll be rooting for all of you.
I'm not a religious person but I want to believe he is looking after you.
Hello Fouad, I just want to say this is the 2nd of your podcasts I have watched and must say you are a great great man and I'm very impressed how you talk, carry yourself even at such a difficult time. Stay true to yourself and no doubt your going to have millions of people watching you! I am a subscriber for life!
thank you for this guys. although most of us never new Luke personally he really made a huge impact on so many people. he truly was such a kind hearted soul.
Fouad Abiad you are a class act, much respect for your ability to conduct yourself so poised during such a difficult crossroad. Chin up and stay Brilliant.
- Through the darkness love shines.
As an outside perspective, people suffer in darkness for no reason, other than thats how their head is wired. Many people before, had everything, friends, family, careers, good health, love, bright futures... But have taken their lives. Nothing outside of their head, no circumstance, could change it. Maybe meds, therapy, can tide it over or dampen it, but its always there. You see the excitement & joy in Lukes face, when talking about Ben becoming a father. He had so much to look forward to & no doubt planned to partake in. But in a moment, or so many hours, he sank into a darkness that wasnt triggered by anything & had enough. Will be greatly missed. Fouad, Ben & James could have done no more & if anything, provided a ray of sunshine into his life, that he would be forever thankfull for. x
Thank you for this, words are so hard to say right now about this but Luke will be so missed I've never missed a second of these podcasts and re-watch them and always have to comment cause of how funny and perfect you two were together the synergy with you and Luke was just perfect. This feels like a bad dream, I damn near tear up thinking about this. I really hope you keep these going with James and whoever to keep his memory alive forever and I sure as shit donated to the GoFundMe. I hope Jesus in heaven can spot Luke, every time I hear thunder in the sky from now on its Luke heavy deadlifting day. RIP Luke.
Flexarot I feel the same way man, it feels like waking up from a nightmare and hoping it's not real for the past couple days. This podcast is bringing tears to my eyes as its finally sinking in.
Thank you for this gentlemen. Not a lot would’ve done this I feel but this is the closure we needed I feel. Also donated for the go fund me. Thank you Fouad for providing us the best podcast in BB&B these last few months, got me through rough patches of life myself.
I have had to watch this in 10 minute increments because i keep getting emotional, i looked up to Luke so much. Thanks for doing this guys
Thanks for posting this man. Keep Bodybuilding and Bollocks going Fouad, keep his legacy alive.
Thank you. No one will ever be able to replace Luke but I’d like to see you three together carrying them torch for him. 🙏 😢. He’s proud of you guys.
Luke was obviously more than just a Bodybuilder to so many people. And with everything going on in the world this hit hard.
I'm glad this channel has so many hours of content to revisit where we can still see and hear lukes personality.
I kept away from this video on purpose till I thought I could finally watch it. And first 2 minutes in and I'm already crying. Still hurts to this day
Fouad, Ben, and James: thank you so much for sharing such heartfelt memories and experiences you had with Luke. Although I never met him, he was one of a kind.
Just got back online today after 2 weeks cause of pandemic and got the news and I can’t explain why but it literally has made me cry on and off all day. Maybe with pandemic and watching him so much.
RIP, Luke. I've been following him for a short time, but his personality and training got me hooked instantly...and the fact he was a drummer, as I am, took it to another level. Gonna miss it. Prayers to all of the friends and family 🙏
On the 4th of this month, even though I always thought it looked gross, I tried the Filet-O-Fish at McDonalds for the first time cause Luke always said it was good on the podcast. It was actually really good. I’m thankful that you had the podcast with him and that Ben filmed a lot of his vlogs. You both helped show how bright he shined and the world will never forget Luke
RIP Luke I used to see him in Ripped gym. He was always friendly amazing back also he used to walk side ways out of the changing rooms always made me laugh, he used to catch me and my mate taking selfies in the changing rooms he wasn’t impressed !! RIP Luke he was a cool geezer and a great body builder 👍🏻
I just pictured Luke’s reaction to you and ur mates taking selfies and what I imagine he’d say. Thanks for the chuckle.
Thank you all 3 of you , you touched on it briefly and I 100% believe that some people are just too good for this mortality we call al life and Luke was one of those
Thank you Fouad for sharing Luke with us.I know so well your pain, I lost my best friend the same way couple yrs now and life will never be the same. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. - GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU ALL!! 😭
It’s feel so weird because I feel so hurt and lost with him not doing video and podcast it meant so much to me. It always brought me happiness just seeing him or listening to him. He was very special man and I will never forgot how he made me feel.
Man I can’t believe this ! Never been upset about loosing someone I didn’t know but this hit home. Thoughts and prayers with you Fouad, the boys in the vid, and all the other followers and people in his life, most importantly his wife and kids and extended family. We lost a good one this time ❤️
Just saw this pop up... I’ve been waiting for Fouad’s take on what happed.
Sorry to all three of you for your loss. I feel like I knew Luke personally from all your podcasts together and I will miss his amazing outlook on life.
Thanks for sharing this difficult time for us all.
Thank you for doing this for us and for you guys. I never knew how much Luke impacted my life until he was gone. It was like I took it for granted that a person I have never met before could bring so much to my life so subtly. Keeping you guys in my thoughts through these times man.
Man this was rough to watch/listen and at the same time it was therapeutic as like Fouad said, I came to know Luke through this podcast! Thank you guys! You are all my favorites as bodybuilders and it’s also a way to stay connected through Luke 🙏
I cant believe it. Fouad I had ur podcast on I think it was nearly 3hours long the last one with James and luke. I was painting my fences outside my garden and it was boiling and time I completed it all the podcast was over! Probably the best podcast I listened into. Thank you Fouad luke and James for that. I hope hes looking down over you lot now. 🙏
This podcast without Luke will never be the same. We missed you Luke. R.I.P #LuketheLegend 💔😔
So sorry for your loss boys, and thank you for putting this out to the world - it must have been difficult, but i hope also helpful to you in your grief.
Luke's personality and sense of humour will far outlive him, and so many of us will miss his presence.
R.I.P🙏🏿 God rest his soul 😢. James is so correct this lockdown that we are all going through is definitely not good for people’s mental health, especially if you have demons in your head 😪
We can’t put into words how special Luke was. I’ve followed him from well before he was a pro, not because he was a great bodybuilder, but because he was a fucking great guy, who just happens to be a great bodybuilder. He impacted so many people and brought so much joy to everyone ❤️
Been watching and commenting since the start Fouad, I’ve cried many times over this. I just hope he’s at peace. Much love to us all ❤️❤️❤️ can you remember when we had the what’s the first thing you think of in a morning? He showed that side then. I’m just so upset for everyone involved.
Thanks for this podcast guys think you've reached out to so many people who feel same way luke felt, myself included 3 occasions I've tried to do something about it but I'm lucky enough to have such good support round me and now able to speak out about how I feel, still a long path to go but helped so much speaking out and massive step to ask for help.
RIP luke the legend
I like the honesty of this show. It's refreshing. Respect to you three guys.
Thankyou fouad because as great as Luke was we wouldn’t hav been able to see him and feel about him the way we did without your podcasts so thankyou you’ve done a real service to everyone and especially him
Really nice words guys. I never had change to meet Luke but watching he’s podcast he’s instagram feels like lost a close friend. Having lost a close friend a few years ago brings back a lot memories 😔 hope everyone’s doing well out there. Don’t struggle alone.❤️
Thank you, Fouad for this podcast. I really appreciate Luke and you. RIP Luke.
“I’ve never met anyone like him.” Well said Fouad. A unique & beautiful soul. I only met him a handful of times at Expos but through your podcast & his TH-cam videos he felt like my best friend. A true original that will be missed by all that knew him. RIP Luke.
My heart goes out to Luke's family and friends. I didn't know him at all but was devastated when I heard about this. I've lost friend's from back in Manchester through suicide and wish I could have been there to help but you just never know when they need help. Love and best wishes to all xx
Thanks for doing this episode bc Luke deserves to be remembered and he'll be missed. The best part of my week is gone 😢. Love you Luke. RIP
Loved your show since day one. I used to save the Bodybuilding and Bollocks episodes and watch every Sunday during my cheat meal time, since it was one of the highlights of my week. This week, unfortunately, after the terrible news I’ve listened to the show on Friday during cardio and it was just so sad to hear Luke talking about bodybuilders dying young, him talking about owning a gym, in hindsight 😭 Im thankful for all the shows and im looking forward to this tribute! You’re attitude has been inspiring Fouad and I’ve already donated eventhough I can’t afford much. Thanks for all the good shows 🙏🏻
I appreciate this video so much, it was so so nice to see you guys laughing about memories. Luke will never ever be forgotten x
No offense Fouad, but Luke was why I loved your channel, and I had just started to get an idea of what he was like, and I kept coming back to hear him. I loved listening to what he had to say.
man so many good memories , you all guys have , we as fans certainly will be missing him , he will always be a legend , and legends never die
I have never cried for someone i never knew in person, he was a great honest man and impacted so many people.
Really appreciate this podcast. I have been devestated and heartbroken by all this. Thank you for helping me get some closure.
Great podcast. Us viewers needed this. Thanks Fouad for setting it up
Thank you for this episode guys . I still cant wrap my head around that one week Luke was talking about plans after BB and next week he's gone . Thank you that you shed some light into Luke's issues which probably lots of people didn't have idea about.
Thank you for doing this. Sorry for your loss guys. I have listened to him for years and was a big fan since “the size game” days. He will be missed.
Thanks for this! Thank you all for being real, not doing a fucking bullshit tribute nor trying to exploit this terrible loss. All of you really earned all the respect in the world for just doing what friends do when we lose someone close. You all brought us who didnt know him closer to who he truly was. Thank you
Lucky enough to meet Luke once and must say what an absolute lovely down to earth guy devastated and sad that he’s gone 😢 RIP big fella
I'm not really that into bodybuilding as a competitive outlet, but I do appreciate the work that goes into it and think that people who pursue it that way are crazily dedicated to their craft. I listened to your podcast that you did with Luke pretty religiously while I went on my walks in the morning, or while I was working out at home during the recent events. It's good to see that you three were able to come together and discuss missing your friend, and also to say that - particularly as men - this sort of stuff isn't easy for us. Look after yourselves, Fouad, James, and Ben. You're good blokes. I have donated what I can to the GoFundMe as well, I at least owe you for the free entertainment and a distraction.
God bless you Luke. If only you realised the impact you had on so many people. You will always be a hero of mine. Gone, but never forgotten.💪❤️
Wow I actually thought this would be a great way to end Bb and Bollocks for good. Thanks for everything you've been doing for Luke's family Fouad, also for calling out the disparity between his followers and people who donated.
It still hurts in such a gut wrenching, unexplainable way. Almost like it hasn't sunken in yet. Keep doing what you're doing man, we'll help you in any way we can! God bless 🙏
I'm only 20 minutes into this but I had to say something to applaud you guys for discussing this tragic loss of a great guy that I felt really close to, and never met. Hopefully his death won't go without helping others. The introspection you guys show, is one tremendous quality that goes a long way in life!
Let's put a little extra firepower in our workouts for the rest of our days in honour of Luke.
We will ride for you.
One love iron nation
I only got to know Luke from watching him on the podcast during quarantine in the United States, but he and Fouad made me laugh so much for a few hours per podcast that I've tried to stay more positive about things over here. I feel the same way many subscribers have written in that I feel like I lost a friend even though I never met him and only knew of him for a couple months. He seemed like he would have been so much fun to hang out with. I will miss seeing him for sure. R.I.P Luke.
Great podcast gentleman! Luke will always be loved and never be forgotten! and love the idea of posting Lukes picture every Sunday!
I've lost many to suicide. My mom, two of my closest friends, countless others. It sucks to see Luke go down that path too. All I can tell you is that there are no true warning signs, don't anyone think you could have prevented it or stopped it, when it happens it happens because the wrongs things aligned the right way for the worst possible case to manifest.
I'm so sorry Luke. Fouad....I'm very sorry for you as well. I know this must be horrible for you. Ben and James, you two are great friends man. All three of you did your friend a good service here.
THANK YOU FOR THIS POD CAST, THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME KNOW LUKE AS WELL AS I GOT TO KNOW HIM BEFORE HE LEFT THIS WORLD
Fouad, I hope to one day meet you at an expo or something, just like I hoped to meet Luke. My wife and I loved this show, and we hope you continue.
ROCK ON LUKE!!! drumming it up in the afterlife, hopefully he was wrong and there is one. But if not then may he rest in eternal peace.
Fouad, keep up the good work man, don't let this hold you down too long.
Ben and James, my prayers are with you and all of Luke's friends and family.
I will be donating to his kids
I hope everyone else does too.
Been watching the feed non stop for this
...thank you guys very much for this. 💙 the shock, the sadness... the world lost a good one.
Love you guys! Thanks for all you did Luke. You will never be forgotten. RIP Luke Sandoe.
!What an amazing podcast definitely the most impactful I have ever listen to I don’t think I have cried through tears of sadness and tears of joy in some areas as much is this seeing the spirits in the love and friendship of meaning value and contribution between you three guys was very overwhelmingly bloody unbelievable to watch! Considering a lot of people are really cut Deep to the core over !
What an unbelievable presentation this was tonight from you three gentlemen God bless love and respect endlessly to you guys !!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💖
Sounds like you and me had so much in common Luke Sandoe...the darkness we wrestle within...the struggle. I'm only a few years older than you Luke...yet I still struggle with such deeply rooted trauma today...as I have since b4 9 years old. You helped change my life Luke Sandoe! I look forward to seeing you on the other when it's time.
Be well sir and reach out for help if you need it. Bless you sir.
Please go for help brother. Your life is worth it. Message me if you want to talk.