Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this clip, Gold’s Gym Venice owner Ed Connors shares his memories of Mike Mentzer during the Golden Era of bodybuilding.
We discuss Mentzer’s time at Gold’s Gym, a difficult turning point in his life, and a bigger conversation about what really impacted bodybuilders’ longevity.
Ed also makes an interesting observation — that in his experience, it often wasn’t steroids alone that led to tragedy, but other unhealthy lifestyle factors.
This is a raw and honest look at bodybuilding history from someone who was there.
What do you think played the biggest role in Golden Era bodybuilders’ health outcomes?
#GoldenEraBodybuilding #MikeMentzer #GoldsGym #BodybuildingHistory #SteroidDebate #FitnessPodcast #ScottMcNally
In this clip, Gold’s Gym Venice owner Ed Connors shares his memories of Mike Mentzer during the Golden Era of bodybuilding.
We discuss Mentzer’s time at Gold’s Gym, a difficult turning point in his life, and a bigger conversation about what really impacted bodybuilders’ longevity.
Ed also makes an interesting observation — that in his experience, it often wasn’t steroids alone that led to tragedy, but other unhealthy lifestyle factors.
This is a raw and honest look at bodybuilding history from someone who was there.
What do you think played the biggest role in Golden Era bodybuilders’ health outcomes?
#GoldenEraBodybuilding #MikeMentzer #GoldsGym #BodybuildingHistory #SteroidDebate #FitnessPodcast #ScottMcNally
