https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIIPv2TqXZ8 The internet can be a truly wonderful way to occupy one's time and recapture childhood memories. As a child of the 1990s, who grew up with television shows from the 1980s, I had two twin loves, wrestling and the World's Strongest Man (WSM) competitions. Sadly for me, television broadcasting in Ireland during that time... Continue Reading →
Two Worlds Collide: Bill Kazmaier and Cactus Jack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIIPv2TqXZ8 The internet can be a truly wonderful way to occupy one's time and recapture childhood memories. As a child of the 1990s, who grew up with television shows from the 1980s, I had two twin loves, wrestling and the World's Strongest Man (WSM) competitions. Sadly for me, television broadcasting in Ireland during that time... Continue Reading →
The Iron Sheik’s Persian Club Challenge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MycGlTq8Bb4 Wrestling has always held a special place in my heart. Thanks to my grandparent's old VHS collection, I grew up with the WWF and later the WCW firmly moulding my impressionable mind. Like countless others I was a 'Hulkamanic' growing up but I was always fascinated by the Iron Sheik. Known for kickstarting Hulk... Continue Reading →
Two Worlds Collide: Bill Kazmaier and Cactus Jack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIIPv2TqXZ8 The internet can be a truly wonderful way to occupy one's time and recapture childhood memories. As a child of the 1990s, who grew up with television shows from the 1980s, I had two twin loves, wrestling and the World's Strongest Man (WSM) competitions. Sadly for me, television broadcasting in Ireland during that time... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: THE PELOTON WIFE AND DEBBIE DRAKE
Images of a young, beautiful woman filming herself with her Christmas gift went viral last month. A television advertisement for the home exercise cycle Peloton depicts her trying out the new product, a present from her partner/husband, as she records her experiences on a cell phone. The appearance of the woman—identified as “Grace from Boston”—sparked... Continue Reading →
Fridge Racing at the World’s Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man competition is undoubtedly one of my favourite events each year. We get to see some of the world's strongest athletes push, pull and push a variety of objects. As slick as the modern contests are, there is a certain undeniable magic to the early iterations. From cheese deadlifts to sumo wrestling,... Continue Reading →
The Iron Sheik’s Persian Club Challenge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MycGlTq8Bb4 Wrestling has always held a special place in my heart. Thanks to my grandparent's old VHS collection, I grew up with the WWF and later the WCW firmly moulding my impressionable mind. Like countless others I was a 'Hulkamanic' growing up but I was always fascinated by the Iron Sheik. Known for kickstarting Hulk... Continue Reading →
Fitness Programmes in the 1960s: Dennis the Menace, Mr. Wilson’s Uncle
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6o3dct When I say mid-century fitness programme, you're probably thinking of Jack LaLanne's long running programme broadcast across the USA. While this is a fair assumption to make, old Jackie boy was not the only individual concerned with improving America's health and wellbeing. Broadcast in 1962, the following 'Dennis the Menace' episode revolves around... Continue Reading →
Fridge Racing at the World’s Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man competition is undoubtedly one of my favourite events each year. We get to see some of the world's strongest athletes push, pull and push a variety of objects. As slick as the modern contests are, there is a certain undeniable magic to the early iterations. From cheese deadlifts to sumo wrestling,... Continue Reading →
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Johnny Carson (1979)
Part of his impressive press junket in the years following his then temporary retirement from bodybuilding, the following clip shows Arnold Schwarzenegger at his approachable best. Part of the wonders of YouTube, the clip is well worth a watch. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2AiLbpkngA