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Super Bowl XLVI Preview This Week on MuscleSport Radio

Joe Pietaro — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:20:44 +0000

On Tuesday, January 31 at 1:00 PM Eastern time, MuscleSport Radio will bring you our Super Bowl XLVI preview. Joe Pietaro will be joined by MSM staff writer Jared Silberkleit as a guest co-host for this special episode and they will discuss what each team needs to do to hold the Lombardi Trophy up high in a rain of confetti.

The New York Giants and New England Patriots will face one another on Sunday, February 5 in Indianapolis.

Our NFL coverage continues the following week when Brad Smith, wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, joins us.

MuscleSport Radio can be heard live every Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:30 PM Eastern time on www.blogtalkradio.com and all episodes are archived and available free on Blog Talk Radio, MuscleSport Mag and iTunes. Join us on the air by calling in at (347) 884-8157.

MuscleSport Radio has enjoyed a steady flow of special guests since launching, with famous names in the bodybuilding and sports industry such as Samir Bannout, Bill Grant, Boyer Coe, Troy Brown, Ronnie Coleman, Gunter Schlierkamp, Leo Ingram, Heather Mae French, Cathy LeFrancois, Colette Nelson, Cathy LeFrancois, Dena Westerfield, Marshall Faulk, Bill Romanowski, Tony Mandarich, “Leapin’” Lanny Poffo, Taylor Boyd, Steve Michalik, Dan Lurie, Emy Silvagni, Rae Holitt, Tom Terwilliger, Dan “The Beast” Severn, Kevin Levrone, Layne Norton, Randy Roach, Debi Laszewski and more.

Heather Armbrust on MuscleSport Radio 12/20, Recently Retired IFBB Female Bodybuilder

Joe Pietaro — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:04:18 +0000

On Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM Eastern time, recently retired IFBB pro bodybuilder Heather Armbrust will join us on the airwaves of MuscleSport Radio. In her last contest, Armbrust (who once again will go by her maiden name Policky) was the runner-up to Iris Kyle at the 2009 Ms. Olympia.

Since then, a scenario of ‘what can go wrong will go wrong’ seemed to be the mantra of Policky’s life. Injuries forced her to sit out the 2010 Arnold Classic (Ms. International) and then a series of personal problems that included going through a divorce, alcohol and drug use, as well as a stint in rehab, caused her to stay away from the sport and the fitness lifestyle in general.

Policky is back on track with her life now and although she is currently retired and has stated that she has no plans to ever compete again as a bodybuilder, we will see if a change to the new Women’s Physique Division may be in the cards for her.

Be sure to visit Rhoden’s official website, www.heatherarmbrust.com, and his Facebook page.

HEATHER’S COMPETITION HISTORY

2009 IFBB Olympia

2nd

2009 IFBB Arnold Classic

4th

2008 IFBB Olympia

14th

2007 IFBB Olympia

5th

2007 IFBB Arnold Classic

3rd

2007 IFBB Sacramento Pro Bodybuilding Grand Prix

1st

2005 NPC USA Bodybuilding & Figure

1st

Shawn “Flexatron” Rhoden, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, on MuscleSport Radio 11/8/11

Joe Pietaro — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:31:17 +0000

On Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 1:00 PM Eastern time, IFBB pro bodybuilder Shawn “Flexatron” Rhoden will join us on the airwaves of MuscleSport Radio. In his most recent show, Rhoden placed a very respectable 11th at his first Mr. Olympia this past September.

Be sure to visit Rhoden’s official website, www.shawnrhoden.com, and his Facebook page.

CONTEST RECORD

1999

Jan Tana Amateur – NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 2nd
Team Universe Championships – NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 3rd

2000

Team Universe Championships – NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 4th

2001

North American Championships – IFBB, Light-HeavyWeight, 2nd
Team Universe Championships – NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 2nd

2002

Nationals – NPC, HeavyWeight, 14th

2009

North American Championships – IFBB, HeavyWeight, 1st
North American Championships – IFBB, Overall Winner

2010

Europa Supershow – IFBB, Open, 16th

2011

Europa Supershow – IFBB, Open, 3rd
Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 11th

Lingerie Football League Player Jessica Hopkins on MuscleSport Radio 11/1

Joe Pietaro — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:29:46 +0000

On Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM Eastern time, NPC Figure competitor Jessica Hopkins of the Lingerie Football League’s Seattle Mist will join us on the airwaves of MuscleSport Radio. The 5’4″, 135-pound beauty plays both ways (wide receiver, safety) and was was voted the following accolades:

*2010-11 Seattle Mist Offensive Player of the Year

*2010-11 All-Fantasy Alternate WR

*2010-11 All-Fantasy 2nd Team Safety

*2011 Seattle Mist Offensive Player of the Year

*2011 All-Fantasy WR and Safety

*Team Captain

Be sure to visit Jessica’s Facebook Fan Page, the official LFL site, the Seattle Mist site and follow her on Twitter (@hoppy411).

In addition to competing in the NPC and playing professional football, Hopkins is also a personal trainer, fitness model and mother.

MuscleSport Radio can be heard live every Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:30 PM Eastern time on www.blogtalkradio.com and all episodes are archived on Blog Talk Radio, MuscleSport Mag and iTunes. Join us on the air by calling in at (347) 884-8157.

Photo Courtesy of Jessica Hopkins

Jason Arntz on MuscleSport Radio 10/25/11 at 1 PM Eastern Time

Joe Pietaro — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:39:41 +0000

On Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM Eastern time, Jason Arntz will join us on the airwaves of MuscleSport Radio. The IFBB pro bodybuilder is coming off another top six placing at the 2011 Mr. Olympia last month.

JASON ARNTZ COMPETITION HISTORY

2011 IFBB Olympia

6th

2010 IFBB Olympia

5th

2010 IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding & Bikini Championships

3rd

2009 IFBB Olympia

8th

2009 IFBB New York Pro

5th

2009 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro

3rd

2008 IFBB Olympia

4th

2008 IFBB New York Men Pro 202

3rd

2007 IFBB Atlantic City Pro Bodybuilding, Fitness And Figure Contest

11th

2007 IFBB Iron Man Pro

17th

2006 IFBB Atlantic City Pro

7th

2006 IFBB New York Pro

12th

2006 IFBB Shawn Ray Colorado Pro

9th

2005 IFBB Toronto Pro

9th

2005 IFBB New York Pro

15th

2004 IFBB GNC Show Of Strength

10th

2004 IFBB Florida Xtreme Pro Challenge

11th

2004 IFBB Iron Man Pro

11th

2002 IFBB Night Of The Champions

13th

2002 IFBB San Francisco Pro

8th

2002 IFBB Iron Man Pro

8th

2001 IFBB Arnold Classic And Internationals

13th

2001 IFBB Iron Man Pro

8th

2000 IFBB Night Of The Champions

10th

2000 IFBB Toronto Pro

7th

2000 IFBB Arnold Classic And Internationals

8th

2000 IFBB Iron Man Pro

6th

1999 IFBB Night Of The Champions

12th

1999 IFBB Toronto Pro

5th

1998 NPC USA Championships

1st

1998 NPC Nationals

1st

1997 NPC USA Championships

1st

1997 NPC Nationals

3rd

1996 NPC Nationals

7th

1995 NPC Nationals

4th

1995 NPC Junior Nationals

2nd

1994 NPC Junior USA

3rd

EDITOR’S NOTE: Look for our Jason Arntz feature coming up in the Fall 2011 edition of MuscleSport Magazine

Legendary Dan Lurie, 88, Overcomes Health Scare

Staff Report — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:07:58 +0000

Dan Lurie Proves That He Really Does Have A Heart Of Steel!!!

A master of the iron game and a warm natured family man, it was only a play on words when Dan Lurie named his autobiography “Heart Of Steel” but the title of the book proved quite literal this summer as the 88-year-old physical fitness pioneer was electrically shocked several times by a steel device implanted in his chest called a defribellator. Born with a heart murmur in 1923, doctors didn’t expect Lurie to live past age 5 but he defied those odds to become a renowned body building champion, world record holder and physical fitness aficionado. In his 70′s , due to his lengthy cardiac history, doctors had the foresight to recommend a surgical procedure where they would place an electrical defribillation device underneath his skin and connect it with wires to his heart. Almost 20 years later, the device was a lifesaver for him but the reason Lurie’s life was in jeopardy in the first place was astounding. A little known household danger was the cause of his ordeal and now that he is on the mend, Lurie is on a mission to alert the public.

It all started rather innocuously when Lurie got a minor cut on his leg. He cleaned it out and didn’t think much of it at the time but being that he was out of hydrogen peroxide solution, he poured rubbing alcohol on the cut to sterilize it, instead. It burned a bit but he is a tough guy and he thought he was macho enough to handle it. He put a band aid on and continued with his business and repeated this regiment for a few days. Everyone knows that rubbing alcohol is a sterilizing agent so Lurie’s mistake is a simple one to make and all too common. What most people don’t know, is that rubbing alcohol should only be used to sterilize surfaces or on skin that has no lacerations. Strangely enough, when applied on an open wound, rubbing alcohol actually causes infections. This is due to the fact that the alcohol kills the surrounding tissue on the outside of an open cut and turns the dead tissue into food for germs to feed off of. Therefore, unbeknownst to Lurie, his daily woundcare routine actually caused him to get a serious infection on his leg called Cellulitis which eventually required medical treatment including IV antibiotics.

What happened next was described as the perfect storm. An adverse reaction to medications in Lurie’s body caused his potassium levels to drop to dangerously low levels. Low potassium caused his heart to beat too fast and to fluctuate too far from a healthy sustainable rhythm. The irregular heartbeats triggered his defribileator device nto action and it shocked his heart back into a normal rhythm. Dan received a total of 14 shocks and this fact alone has astounded the doctors and medical staff alike who all agree it speaks volumes to Lurie’s great strength at 88 years of age. Apparently, most people describe the electrical shock of a defribilator as being debiliatingly painful, a sensation as if they were kicked by a mule in the back of the neck. But Lurie was shocked 11 times over 5 days before he even realized something was wrong enough to go to a hospital. When he finally did seek medial attention, he was then shocked another 3 times (the last shocks he does liken to the mule experience) and he was admitted into the ICU where his condition was quite serious. However, Dr. Mezzafonte, his cardiologist at St. Francis Hospital on Long Island was quickly able to identify the problem as low potassium and once he supplmented that mineral and stopped the medications that were causing him to lose potassium in the first place, Lurie quickly responded. ”It was a scary experience” Dan said, but he was very thankful to learn that his heart was actually not damaged at all from the ordeal and a full recovery was expected.

After a week or so he was released from the hospital but Lurie suffered a set back as he had began to suffer from insomnia, a complication caused by the current from the electrical shocks he received which slightly altered his body chemistry. He had become supercharged and could not sleep or shut his mind down. ”It was almost comical” says one of his fifteen grandchildren. ”He was like super grampa on speed, stuck on fast forward. But we were a little worried when more than a week went by and he had hardly slept a wink. I don’t know how he had the strength to do it” he stated “I’m not even a quarter of his age and I was exhausted trying to keep up with him!!” After having to return to the hospital for treatment for the insomnia, Lurie slowly began to return to normal. He is currently back at home with his wife of almost 65 years and is thrilled to be on the mend and enjoying the end of the summer. Lurie intends to take part in a promotional tour for his book this coming winter and is making plans to speak at several events around the country to spread the word about the hidden danger of rubbing alcohol when used in wound care. After all, as his famous slogan goes, “Health is your greatest wealth.”

COURTESY OF DAN LUIRE

Bill Goldberg on MuscleSport Radio This Tuesday, 6/21/11

Joe Pietaro — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:52:45 +0000

On Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 1:00 PM Eastern time, Bill Goldberg will join us on the airwaves of MuscleSport Radio. The former WCW champion has been named the newest mixed martial arts color commentator for Shark Fights MMA.

Photo Courtesy of Brentwood Communications International

Men’s Physique Competitor Melih F. Cologlu on MuscleSport Radio 4/5

Joe Pietaro — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:40:56 +0000

On Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM Eastern time, NPC Men’s Physique Division competitor Melih F. Cologlu will join us on the airwaves of MuscleSport Radio. In the newest category inserted into the bodybuilding/fitness mix, national level Men’s Physique winners will receive pro cards and make it to the Olympia stage.

This news has come with mixed reviews, as the hardcore bodybuilding fan base can be heard complaining that the contests are too long as it is and adding another division will only water everything down more and that it has only been introduced to elicit more money from the competitors. Then you have the other side of the coin, where the fans will have a more diverse field to cheer for in both the men and women’s categories now.

What do you think? Where do you fall into the above categories? Why not pick up the phone and call in live and let us know. The call-in number is (347) 884-8157.

Cologlu recently won the NPC Eastern USA’s and has kicked off his career on the right foot. Tune in live or via free download to hear what he has in his sights for his future and what he feels is the benefit of the new division. Be sure to check out his recent interview on www.rxmuscle.com.

MuscleSport Radio can be heard live every Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:30 PM Eastern time on www.blogtalkradio.com and all episodes are archived on Blog Talk Radio, MuscleSport Mag and iTunes.

Photo Courtesy of Melih F. Cologlu

Sandra Blackie, Former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, on MuscleSport Radio 3/1

Joe Pietaro — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:29:29 +0000

On Tuesday, March 1, MuscleSport Radio is proud to welcome former IFBB pro bodybuilder Sandra Blackie to our show. MuscleSport Radio airs live every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern time. Blackie was a regular on the circuit during the 1980s and 90s and now is the owner of Freedom of Fitness, a personal training and nutritional counseling service.

MuscleSport Radio can be heard live every Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:30 PM Eastern time on www.blogtalkradio.com and all episodes are archived on Blog Talk Radio, MuscleSport Mag and iTunes.

Please feel free to join us and give us your opinion, ask Sandra a question or make a comment. Our call-in number is 347-884-8157.

SANDRA BLACKIE’S CONTEST HISTORY

1994 IFBB Canada Pro - 7th

1992 IFBB Olympia - 17th

1992 IFBB Jan Tana Pro - 4th

1991 IFBB Olympia- 16th

1991 IFBB Grand Prix Italy - 11th

1990 IFBB Olympia - 17th

1989 IFBB World Pro - 17th

1988 IFBB Ms. International - 11th

1987 IFBB World Pro - 20th

1986 IFBB Ms. International - 13th

Marshall Faulk, NFL Hall of Famer, on MuscleSport Radio 2/15

Joe Pietaro — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:22:33 +0000

On Tuesday, February 15, MuscleSport Radio is proud to welcome Marshall Faulk to the show as our very special guest. Faulk, a 13-year NFL veteran, was elected on Saturday to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. MuscleSport Radio airs live every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern time every Tuesday.

Faulk was the second overall pick of the Indianapolis Colts in the 1994 NFL Draft and won both the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl MVP Awards. He was traded to the St. Louis Rams prior to the 1999 season and won a Super Bowl that year, as well as the NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award. The following season, Faulk won the NFL MVP Award.

After missing the entire 2006 campaign due to a knee injury, Faulk was forced to retire in 2007 and has been a staple on the NFL Network as an analyst ever since. He finished with 12,279 rushing yards, 6,875 receiving yards, and 136 combined touchdowns. Faulk will go into Canton, Ohio along with his fellow inductees that include Deion Sanders, Richard Dent, Shannon Sharpe, Chris Hanburger, Les Richter and Ed Sabol.

MuscleSport Radio can be heard live every Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:30 PM Eastern time on www.blogtalkradio.com and all episodes are archived on Blog Talk Radio, MuscleSport Mag and iTunes.

Please feel free to join us and give us your opinion, ask Marshall a question or make a comment. Our call-in number is 347-884-8157. Be sure to visit Faulk’s official website, www.marshallfaulk.com.

MuscleSport Radio has enjoyed a steady flow of special guests since launching, with famous names in the bodybuilding and sports industry such as Samir Bannout, Bill Grant, Boyer Coe, Troy Brown, Ronnie Coleman, Gunter Schlierkamp, Leo Ingram, Heather Mae French, Cathy LeFrancois, Colette Nelson, Cathy LeFrancois, Dena Westerfield, Bill Romanowski, Tony Mandarich, “Leapin’” Lanny Poffo, Taylor Boyd, Steve Michalik, Dan Lurie, Emy Silvagni, Rae Holitt, Tom Terwilliger, Dan “The Beast” Severn, Kevin Levrone, Layne Norton, Randy Roach, Debi Laszewski, Heather Armbrust and more.

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**Rushing Stats**
Year	Team	G	GS	Att	Yards	AVG	LG	TD	20+	FD
1994	Indianapolis Colts	16	16	314	1282	4.1	52	11	12	58
1995	Indianapolis Colts	16	16	289	1078	3.7	40	11	6	68
1996	Indianapolis Colts	13	13	198	587	3.0	43	7	1	41
1997	Indianapolis Colts	16	16	264	1054	4.0	45	7	7	65
1998	Indianapolis Colts	16	15	324	1319	4.1	68	6	5	62
1999	St. Louis Rams	16	16	253	1381	5.5	58	7	9	65
2000	St. Louis Rams	14	14	253	1359	5.4	36	18	6	78
2001	St. Louis Rams	14	14	260	1382	5.3	71	12	8	70
2002	St. Louis Rams	14	10	212	953	4.5	44	8	5	51
2003	St. Louis Rams	11	11	209	818	3.9	52	10	5	49
2004	St. Louis Rams	14	14	195	774	4.0	40	3	2	45
2005	St. Louis Rams	16	1	65	292	4.5	20	0	1	15
2006	St. Louis Rams	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		176	156	2836	12279	4.3	71	100	67	667

**Receiving Stats**
Year	Team	G	GS	Rec	Yards	AVG	LG	TD	20+	40+	FD
1994	Indianapolis Colts	16	16	52	522	10.0	85	1	3	2	22
1995	Indianapolis Colts	16	16	56	475	8.5	34	3	4	0	118
1996	Indianapolis Colts	13	13	56	428	7.6	30	0	3	0	18
1997	Indianapolis Colts	16	16	47	471	10.0	58	1	3	2	15
1998	Indianapolis Colts	16	15	86	908	10.6	78	4	12	1	44
1999	St. Louis Rams	16	16	87	1048	12.0	57	5	14	4	40
2000	St. Louis Rams	14	14	81	830	10.2	72	8	6	2	42
2001	St. Louis Rams	14	14	83	765	9.2	65	9	5	1	40
2002	St. Louis Rams	14	10	80	537	6.7	40	2	3	1	23
2003	St. Louis Rams	11	11	45	290	6.4	30	1	3	0	11
2004	St. Louis Rams	14	14	50	310	6.2	25	1	2	0	12
2005	St. Louis Rams	16	1	44	291	6.6	18	1	0	0	18
2006	St. Louis Rams	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		176	156	767	6875	9.0	85	36	58	13	303