Famous Muscle beach in venice california is gone stepping in arnolds footsteps
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Today I visit the world famous MuscleBeach in Santamonica where it all started then I went to Venice California I sadly have to Report that the gym is gone most of the outside activities are still closed down I matched up pictures of Arnold Schwarzenegger when he first came to Venice Beach after this I visit the famous golds gym worlds gymAnd I also saw all the homeless encampments around golds gym in Venice
German In Venice is a great example of how being authentic and positive is far more entertaining than any fake influencer, and leads to success. Keep it up captain!
AND sometimes unintentionally funny....”Gold’s gym Venice ‘Come see why we are the most famous gym in the world’”- camera moves down from sign and immediately shows a row of tents. Haha. Love you German !!!
Absolutely!
You're exactly right.
I agree but is he a captain or a three-star general? :)
@@memorysometimers3067 It's where those old weight lifters end up.
You do a lot of work to provide high quality videos. Finding the old photos, doing your research, and preparation for your stories, great editing, and great narration is evidence of a real master of your art! Well done.! I really enjoy your work.
Thanks
Amazing job matching up all those old photos . Loved this . So strange seeing that area empty now
Can you do the filming location of blood in blood out.
Yay Adam !!!
I was out there in March 2020 from West Virginia unfortunately this was closing and didn’t get to do much but I’ll be back
Adam I’ll be visiting Orlando in October may see you there
Adam come back to california 👍
Wow, fantastic video. Great photo matching and really interesting info about muscle beach‘s history. Loved watching it!
This guy making these L.A videos should become a Tour guide for Tourist that come to visit L.A. This guy knows where people should go and where people shouldn't go and safe places and bad places. 💥👏💥
I would pay to have a tour with
GIV.
@@mike6572693 Me toO! 👍
Me too
They should tun muscle beach into a homeless encampment!!!
As a old school Venetian this breaks my heart...
Venice is dead
It's been a slow and agonizing death for the last decade.
speak for yourself...rest of us love it.
@@davidcooley275 he did speak for himself. He said “my heart”.
You spoke for me when you said “us”.
And “I’ don”t agree with you. I’m moving in 3 weeks.
@@jchase8223 well he made a blanket statement such as “Venice is dead” no preface indicating opinion. So yea
Yet property values keep going up 🤷🏻♂️
@@davidcooley275 lmao the place is dead and its obvious. It's nothing like it used to be. It's dirty and full of bums
Your Schwarzanegger impression is spot on!
But Arnold is Austrian
lol
Austrians are german Bavarians.
They settled from Germany Bavaria to Austria in the 6th century and took their traditions with them
@@Marvel66666 Like Hitler, he was born in Austria and was head of Germany.
14:22 Mike she screamed, "German in Venice "...lol you're a star Brother. This was another great video! The photo match ups really take you back and capture the moments of the past. Thank you Mike
14:20 :) so awesome
Went there all my life. Mom took me there as a child and as a teen I went to the the Sunday drum circle. My friend Mike lost his keys playing on the rings in 93. I'm sad to see how much Venice is changing for the worst. I'm so sorry. I pray things change for the better asap. Big smiles
Thanks German
Tell mike I found his keys...ask him if he still wants them
I went to venice beach in 1987 when I was 8 years old and it was a wonderful magical experience
I also spent time down that way as a kid in the 90s, it was the wild west back then. During the early 2000s they made it regulated for the performers or people selling stuff and that was the turning point where things kind of went to crap. Kind of odd when it was kind of self regulated it was safer and cleaner.
@@craigpeel5983 You outta seen it in the 70's and 80's blond hair blue ladies roller skating by in g strings. As teens we would just sit and watch, yeah baby. I wouldn't want to see anything there now in any swimming suit.
@@nealbaker2132 yep. Either fat cows or tattoos everywhere. Days of classy women are long gone
I am rooting for you brother!! One day you will get to interview Arnold himself. You are a true golden heart, and I found your channel around mid-pandemic and learned so much about the homeless crisis. The way you present information and truly love the city absolutely comes through. Thank you for being so genuine. You have great energy and an amazing voice. So much goodness is heading your way and we all can’t wait for the day you get that moment with Mr. Arnold! Much love! ❤️
Matching up the photos with the locations is awesome, and your commentary is hilarious!
Best part in my opinion
Welcome to the GiV club. We came for the wicked hair and accent and stayed for the commentary and Subcribe button.
It’s awesome. I’d love to see other TH-camrs do stuff like this in other famous places.
super creative - keep up the great work
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excellent vids... great job.... but California as a whole, is a cess pool. taxes to high, people can't afford to live there.
At 68 with 2 lame knees and a shoulder that's shot, I'm still inspired by your video to workout at Gold's Gym. Love the way you juxtapose yesterday and today. G-man in Venice, the Best. Thanks.
If I ever visit California I'm going German In Venice searching, forget the other celebrities. And if I find you we're going to the Hollywood sign!
He's a douche.
He’s the king of Venice beach, he has the right to be a douche if he wants to
@@fromaggiovagiola9128 perhaps he should move to Virginia where I live. In Virginia he'll get to experience 'real history' instead of a spec of dust history that has been going on in Venice. Arnold is an old man and he will soon die. Everyone attached to him will probably have a piece of themselves left in the pacific ocean once his body is eaten by worms...lol....Everything started in Virginia, from landing with the great migration of people, to having more presidents coming from Virginia than any other state, to battlegrounds and everything in between :)
Perfect tour guide
@@fromaggiovagiola9128 is he? Damn that sucks
Incredible reporting...A BIG THANK YOU!!! So glad I'm one of your subscribers!!
Sir, I am honored that you immigrated to America and are one of us. Your knowledge and appreciation of history is awesome!
I'm shocked he doesn't run for his life back to Germany, or any other decent place.
@@federalreservebrown2507 Although I would not blame him if he did, the USA badly needs men and women like this gentlemen to bring the truth to Americans. Our politicians only want to continue the coverup and hide their heads on the sand while our country crumbles.
@@gutfinski the censors attack again,, americasneedstodealwithseptoneone and theisraeliproblemandNOTHINGelse. THAT will restore the now ruined uSA.
@@gutfinski howisabunchofdualnat'lisraelisnjeeews,,,""our''politicains?
@@federalreservebrown2507 Germany is not the place to go back to. It is as screwed as California but the weather is worse.
I love your matching up currrent views with historical photos ! You are the man, Herr Michael.
Love how you match the pictures up.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you amazing production thank you once again I met you in person just the other day and asked you to mention something about the basketball courts this is above and beyond thank you man
Thanks
My wife and I feel the good energy from your videos Mike! Come on Arnold give the G.I.V. an interview! He really deserves it, please. I think Arnold has seen your channel Mike. And don’t forget to SUBCRIBE.
I would prefer that Arnold just fades away. He has never been a spreaker or traditional figure head who knows how to speak in public. He is a joke and most know he only gained his success from being married to Maria. In the end he shamed that family also.
German in Venice, i go back further than you, because im about 25 years older! Back in the 50s there were lots of muscle heads and wanna bees hanging out at the origInal muscle beach! One person used to have girls follow him around begging for his autograph, and pictures. he was extreamly handsome, He won Mr.America, Mr. Univerce, and went on to also become a famous movie star! HE WAS Steve REEVES! of the hurcules movies, that inspired many men to take up working out with weights! Men like Reeves, and Reg Park were Arnoulds inspiration! and mine! Anetas husband! Thumbs up on your well put together, and informative videos! I still think you should look for stuff to film , in San Dieago. like, beautyful girls at the beach! Some guys might even give you two thumbs up!
Cool thanks
Youre a modern day historian, thanks German. Love the presentation with the photos.
Yes, teach on that!
Yes! He's a modern day historian! Great way to describe him. His video's are so interesting, being able to learn past and present in this way is so good. Thank you German!!
I really love how you match up old photos with the current day locations. Really adds a special sense of nostalgic to your videos that nobody else has. You put so much effort into your videos and so many of us appreciate it.
You're really bringing awareness to the conditions of Venice Beach.
I caught myself feeling my muscles while watching this. This video proves the saying, "use it or lose it". Very inspirational... GoodVibes
Ike seems like a really great guy, thanks for including him!
Met him at Venice super coo dude
German in Venice. Your TH-cam channel needs to be HUGE man. You deserve nothing less! 🙏🙏
This is one of the most entertaining and realistic not just podcast but any TV historical shows, thank you very much. I predict that the German In Venice has a great future to be known to his greatest all over this country and the rest of this world.
It’s one of a kind show.
I have shared him many times, as well as others have I am sure. He is awesome 👍
I was in Venice in 2016 and was really shocked seeing so many homeless. So tragic some people choose to live that way, and are disabled and take to the streets. Love your videos, amazing job. Love your enthusiasm and pride.
Sometimes his videos give me an apocalyptic vibe the world is ending and he kept record of the good times 😂
Not far from the truth.
Yeah, l think the evil government is hastening the end soon.
The major difference in the world is extreme reduction in young people. Old people have decided to exterminate young people so that they can keep power. Even 20 year olds are brainwashed into thinking that children will destroy their life of pleasure. See look, few young people on the beach. Birth control works?
@@MARILYNANDERSON88 damn...
I keep pushing his channel on social media, I grew up out there and your right about the vibe. It is looking like so many of the countries to the south of us. Living down in the south people don't really get a feel on how the big cities are crumbling.
I like how you recreated all those Arnold photos!
Greetings from South Carolina! You have one of the most entertaining channels on TH-cam. As a former resident of SoCal area, I appreciate your eye-opening and uplifting coverage of an otherwise dismal situation regarding the homeless. Somehow, you manage to lessen the usual media negativity about the situation by replacing it with honesty and empathy. Keep up the great work you are doing. Cheers.
I was there in 84-85. It was wonderful! So sad to see things change.
Hi Mike I would like to thank you for keeping me sane during my recovery from a broken ankle German in Venice for ever
He is a breath of fresh air!!
I love the way you superimpose the old pictures with the new. Thanks for the memories
I was down in Venice Beach Friday cruising around on my scooter and ran into Mike/German in Venice and got a pic with him you’re a cool dude Mike and make great videos hope to meet you again down there I’ll definitely be back very soon Venice Beach is fun.
Well done, sir! Thank you! Thankfully, I have my own Venice Beach story, Happy memories!
Incredible. A place that motivated so many to improve themselves, to a place where not seeking improvement is the norm. Motivation is a big key. Thank you for the reminder.
Love your videos, especially matching old photos with locations. It is sad to see Venice Beach in the current condition. I used to spend a lot of time there. Thanks for the tour.
I'm born and raised in L.A. and have many memories of Venice and Santa Monica beaches. Your video is making me cry. Life is a mother fucker!
It’s much less about life and more about politicians, the people who voted them in and the resulting policies that screw everything up!
Pisses me off
i went to 1 thru 4th grade in L A back in 60's (Westchester ,over by LAX ) I remember Santa Monica Pier was called Pacific Ocean Park P O P /
Same here
Man born of woman is short lived and glutted with agitation (Job 14: 1).
I love it when you match up the old pictures with the location you're at! Ike seems like a really cool guy, thanks for including his story in the video too! Amazing & really sad to see that it's all gone now. Thank you so much for documenting these things and letting us see places some of us will never be able to visit.
Always love your “match up” pictures! I always stayed in shape and loved it, but now my whole spine let me down . Done it all, jogged, bike riding everyday, weight lifting, name it and I did it. I sure miss it all! Great video Mike❤️🙏🏼
Best Arnold impression ever! Naturally.
Good morning Mike, thanks for another great video.
So many days I put TH-cam on and pick someone I subscribe to and just watch all their videos. Today was your day Mike. Along with Adam the Woo and the other ones I watch I really love your videos. Thank you so much.
This makes me sad... they need to bring back this.. I don’t even work out and I love going to that spot
It's only closed because of covid. When everything opens back up again it will get a facelift and be reopened.
@@Mac-po1sr he said muscle beach closed over 2 years ago which was long before COVID.
It is great seeing the old pictures held up in front of the current layout. Sweet Man!! thanks
OMG ... I can see 200k subscribes this summer with a greet and meet , lunch with the " German in Venice and his friends " as a giveaway prize !
Great video bro, I'm a fan from New Zealand. Also big Arnie fan and I used to live in Los Angeles too. I love how you use the old photos to match up with today.
Awwww one day..Arnold is going to hear about you if he already hasn't, and he will let you 😉 I mean you behind him on the bike for Pete's sake. Almost there Mike. Keep up the positive attitude you share.
Found you recently and meant to sub but somehow got sidetracked..remembered just today and so here I am..kicking myself for not doing it sooner..first impression was "wow I love this guy. He'd be SO AWESOME to spend a day with hanging out"..I live next to VB/MDR so if you ever want to run around I'd love that..and I must THANK YOU for the constant laugh out loud belly laughs..much needed and hard to find these days..you're a gem from Germany..God bless and stay safe out there..🙏😁
Thanks
Hi Mr GIV watching from Australia and your videos are just what we need in these times. I am learning heaps from your videos. Love your happy personality and your love for Venice Beach and LA.
The gentlemen in the middle of the stack is the legendary "Mr. Jack Lalanne"
Thank you I didn’t know
This guy does a better impression of Arnold than Arnold lol
Awesome video Mike.
Your videos are so good. Good vibes throughout .Keep er rolling 🎥 😃
The award for 2021 Most Awesome TH-camr goes to German in Venice! Thanks, Mike, for all the great videos! Always look forward to your uploads. Stay safe out there!
I could not have said it better, fully agree 👍
Very Amazing video with oldie pictures.
Nice! German in Venice, you are the man! Thank you for sharing.
Can watch it for hours man. The way you bring all those informations are really funny and entertaining. It's a pleasure to listen to you.
Brother, you are a true historian of Venice. You are a treasure to our society! 🏆
Pure gold little tour again.....GIV one day someone will tell Arnold and he w,'ll get a chuckle out of it and look you up....
Your Arnold impression is AMAZING!!!
He puts the muscle in muscle beach. Thanks for sharing ❤️🏡🍀🌏🐸
Well when we look back how young we all were. It is hard to believe. Thank You for sharing.
You have so many videos preserving the history of Venice. You're really special.
It brings a tear to the eye seeing Muscle Beach closed down
Sad. Of all the places that shouldn't be closed...
@@volvo09 Are they remodeling or closing for good?
I absolutely love how you show the old photos at the spot they were taken way back when. It makes the history of those photos come alive.
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German in Venice is TH-cam 👑
Lining up all the old photos is so cool!!! That's a lot of work, Nice job!
Always interesting German. Thanks
Great video, history of the muscle beach areas. Hope the new owner of Gold's gym is successful! Need too keep the gyms open.
Great video Mike. I'm of part German heritage. I know a German will make Gold' s Gym work. Hard work and determination are what German's are all about. Right!
I love all your stories about Venice
Beach and L.A. We love it!
Great video my friend I love the historic videos that you do and the homeless dogs are the best videos that you make..
I can’t get over the shot of 3 large dudes standing on the guy bent backwards! I wonder how his back was doing a few decades later. Great flashback vid GIV!
I really have never had an interest in bodybuilding but I really like how you present it in your videos. The nostalgic presentation really helps me to appreciate it even more. keep up the good work. You keep me interested the whole video. We were at Venice beach about 10 years ago, it's sad to see it like this.
These videos are going to go down as classics. Don't ever lose them, they're precious.
Thanks for sharing, great work!
The man in the middle is none other than 3X Mr Olympia FRANK ZANE 💪🏽
That's what I thought. Wasn't Franco Columbu huge
He was my math teacher at Mark Twain Jr. High in Venice 1976 😁...last day of school before summer he would flex and bust all his buttons off his collared shirt! All the kids would come to see this😂
@@miaian2281 That’s so 😎 😆
No way that's Fran Zane. That guy is too skinny & Frank has much better hair. Frank is in the pic at 7:10 though. Did you notice who was in the picture at 7:42? That's Ed Corney. Also in the pics at 12:08 & 12:15 Chris Dickerson
I used to swim out in Pacific Ocean right there North of the Santa Monica Pier. Thank you for your old fashioned photographs of historical Santa Monica. Sincerely, Jane
I wish I could thank that German owner for keeping Gold's Gym going 💪
I had to subscribe to thi german here.. this guy is s such nice guys! keep up my german friend!
I will never get tired of your Ah-nold impersonations! 😝 Always a highlight of my day!
Another amazing video Mike! I really enjoyed this one. The history lesson of Muscle Beach and photo match ups were awesome 👍
Ike has so much passion for what he does. Amazing. That's what it's all about!
I Love your blogs, I've been here all my life and learning so much history about each spot you go to and love how you match up he photos as well. Keep up the good work!
Your creating history, about the history many of us don’t know about.
Thank you! And we’ll done brother!
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Your best video so far! Congratulations! Just awesome and historical 💪🏻
Love getting the history of a place. Thanks for taking me here German. Your friend has a gorgeous physique 💪🏽
Very well done. We always enjoy your videos. You're always so upbeat.💪
Goodluck with seeing Arnold! You’re an absolute TH-cam Darling! I love this video.
It's great to see that Golds has opened up again. I treasure my memories working out there in the 80's & 90's. It inspired me to become a champion. :) I really enjoyed this video.
That was fantastic, thank you from Texas!
GiV awesome job telling the story of muscle beach. I hope it comes back to its original glory.
Those facilities need to be upgraded and used. It's such a shame. Great vlog Mike ❤️✌️🏴
Nice job! Love the use of the old photos. Keep up the great work!!
“Everybody SUBSCRIBE if you want to live!” Lol! Great history there at Muscle Beach! Thank you for sharing!!! 👍🏼
Loved watching this...I grew up on the pier. My dad had a go cart track for awhile in the late fifties early sixties. It was right behind the carosel. Good memories. I learned acrobatics at muscle beach. So much fun. I love 💕 re living my youthful life watching you. Tytyty
Where did you find all those photos of Arnold...both old and new? Your accent of him has to be one of the funniest. LMFAO
He's been in Venice for 30 years. He already met Arnold in person way back. It's in one of his videos ( I took a shower with The Terminator) ✌
@@monacoathlete2755 Yes, I know that. But he is not close friends with him, as the end of this video shows. I think Arnold will one day meet him again. Arnold is nice!
I like how you're including other people into your video as well. Ike has a great attitude and loves the fact that he was posing like Arnold did during those photoshoots... awesome video!
Hell yeah. Body building, skating, surfing, some of the best things in life
I've seen many of your video's and this one was your best. Great job!