885: Shawn Ray

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with the controversial  1990s bodybuilder Shawn Ray. The birth of the Mass Monsters: Shawn shares his origin story. (3:25) How the artistry of bodybuilding was lost in the 90s. (9:29) The end of the “beauty of symmetry” in bodybuilding. (11:50) The evolution of the chemistry in bodybuilding. (14:06) When did he make the decision to get into anabolic steroids? (15:48) How you don’t get better with age on steroids. (19:30) The development of the different categories in bodybuilding. (23:10) The Anti-Fitness Idea: The Global Mainstream look of Fitness. (26:20) Did the pharmacology of bodybuilding change and evolve training programs? (27:20) How has social media impacted “being a student of the game?” (30:05) The influx of the “Age of Influencers” at bodybuilding conventions. (34:56) The conspiracy effect of judging in bodybuilding. (37:09) Own Your Shit: Why he is anti-trainer. (41:03) The Puss-ification of Bodybuilding: How the training has changed. (49:07) Why getting away from the gym did wonders for his physique and psyche. (55:01) What does the future of bodybuilding look like? (59:57) Will we see bodybuilding in the Olympics? (1:05:07) What are the biggest risks facing the sport today? (1:06:40) The “Negative Nancy” mentality of Flex Wheeler. (1:10:25) During his career, did he build any lifelong friendships/relationships? Poke fun at? (1:16:28) The fragile ego mindset of bodybuilders. (1:19:10) How his passion drives his actions. (1:24:20) How the Arnold Classic has disrupted the industry and dominated. (1:27:19) Shawn Ray the businessman and storyteller. (1:31:00) Can he see a person and tell if they are on anabolic steroids? (1:40:11) The surprise daughter story explained. (1:47:35) The transition from bodybuilder to dad. Does he find himself protective over his children? (1:54:25) Idiot savant: The Kai Greene story. (1:57:36) Will we ever see another bodybuilder go mainstream? (2:07:02) The appeal/clout of The Rock and other celebrities promoting bodybuilding. (2:14:05) Why he walked away from bodybuilding. (2:17:27)   Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Shawn Ray (@shawnrayifbbpro)  Instagram Shawn Ray Fitness Shawn Ray TV - YouTube Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8)  Instagram Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates)  Instagram Phil Heath (@philheath)  Instagram Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler)  Instagram Dexter "The Blade" Jackson (@mrolympia08)  Instagram Mr Olympia Jay Cutler (@jaycutler)  Instagram Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official)  Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger)  Twitter Asia Monet Ray (@asiamonetray)  Instagram Kai Greene (@kaigreene)  Instagram Shawn Rhoden (@flexatronrhoden)  Instagram Dwayne Johnson (@therock)  Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ OFF!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder BREAKING: The Dallas McCarver Autopsy Has Been Released Bigger (2018) - IMDb FLEX WHEELER shares NINJA TURTLE accident before OLYMPIA 1997 SWOLE O'clock Arnold Sports Festival Bodybuilders Plead Guilty In Gruesome Slay Shawn Ray Calls Out Mike O'Hearn On Steroids - YouTube Black Panther (2018) - IMDb