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The Zen of Bodybuilding
A podcast that focuses on the interpersonal growth aspect of competitive bodybuilding preparation hosted by OCB executive officer Sean "Sully" Sullivan. The podcast will cover some aspects of the OCB and then center around interviews with competitors, coaches and promoters throughout the industry. The topics will center on how the lessons learned from competitive competition have enhanced and improved live in other areas, build lasting friendships and improved health and resiliency. There will also be a segment on the history of bodybuilding and each episode ends with a Q&A session from the field.
Episodes
30 episodes
Episode #30, a Zen farewell
In this episode we pay tribute to two bodybuilders who personified the culture of what this sport can represent and are the epitome of all we have spent the past 29 episodes talking about. And with that we say goodbye to Zen. But with every end...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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24:00
#28, The Silent Woo, and then a Roo
This month something totally different, join me on a tail of friendship, epic highs, tragic loss and rebuilding.
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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31:53
#27 Yorton 2024, what's new for 2025 and what do OCB judges look for?
This episode we will cover the 2024 Yorton Cup, talk about changes and upgrades for the 2025 Yorton Cup and I will do a deep dive into exactly what the judges are trained to look for at OCB event. If you are a coach or competitor this is a must...
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#26 Mid-season recap, Yorton, Australia and Aubry Worek.
With 70 shows already in the books how has the season progressed so far? How is the Yorton Cup shaping up? Did that first international event happen yet? What is OCB doing for the whole of natural bodybuilding? And an interview with top Fitness...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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45:45
Zen PED special report. How bad is PED use, what is OCB doing to combat the epidemic?
In this special report I discuss the PED epidemic that is not only surrounding sports but also the casual gym member. What is OCB doing to combat this problem and who have we allied with? I also cover some of my early experiences with seeing ho...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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31:00
#25, an interview with the Vegan Proteins team
Can you thrive as a bodybuilder on a plant-based diet? What is Vegan? And what is Vegan Proteins? We cover all that and more!
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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51:19
#24 Polygraphs, three more OCB affiliate countries and VST
In this episode we discuss the why of the polygraph screening, how effective is it for OCB and why we don't just do urine. What happens if you earn a pro card and can't supply a urine sample? Guess who our three new affiliate countries are? And...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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28:50
#23 Catching up with Sully and transition
Sully catches everyone up with the OCB latest and greatest and covers what went on over the past few months. We also cover transitions and how we can learn a life lesson through bodybuilding transitions.
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21:22
Episode #22; Coaches, trainers and Rare Breed.
This episode we cover the history of coaches, their value as well as how to select the right one. Also, and interview with Mike from Rare Breed.
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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53:52
Episode #21; OCB International and interview with the legend
In this episode we cover the where, how and why OCB is now international, I talk to my good friend and Natural bodybuilding legend, Phillip Ricardo, and we get into training and how our ancestors had the forever bodybuilding routine down. ...
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57:11
Zen Short, my favorite and most productive training program
Are you training optimally for fat loss, hypertrophy and muscle gain? Through my 45 years of experience, I have tried them all, every split you can imagine, and this one is not only backed by research but is time tested!
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19:13
The Zen of Bodybuilding, OCB Classic Physique and Part two on the forever diet
In this episode we cover what Classic Physique look for OCB is and how it is different from other federations. Are you preparing accordingly? And we wrap up on how to baseline for our forever diet.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:56
Zen Short, the metabolic shift
Ever start a diet, lose a few pounds then nothing after three weeks? Did you stay the course and wait for the changes, or did you dump calories and try to chase the scale? In this short we explore insulin resistance and the metabolic shift.&nbs...
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13:22
The Zen of bodybuilding; OCB expanding international, forever diet
In OCB news we keep growing, and now into international waters. I go over constructing a forever diet, Insulin impact on GI and II, baseline diets and new body somatotypes.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:10
Zen short: Yorton Recap
A quick recap of the 2023 Yorton Cup where 200 pro athletes battled for $63,000 in prize money at one of the most prestigious titles in Natural Bodybuilding.
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22:50
Th Zen of bodybuilding; The 2023 Yorton Cup, embarking on the post stage diet
In this episode we cover the 2023 Yorton Cup, just weeks away at the time of this posting. I also start our nutritional journey from contest bodybuilder to lifestyle bodybuilder. I cover some of the hurdles I, and many others have had to overco...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:28
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Where is Zen going next?
I cover the OCB season so far, a few changes and cover where we will be going over the next six episodes. This will be a new, and never talked about aspect of bodybuilding.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:30
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Zen Part 2, meet the OCB leadership team.
Introduction to the OCB leadership team and our thoughts on the man who made it all happen.
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45:50
The Zen of Bodybuilding, four thing to do to enhance your competitive experience, catching up and the loss of a bodybuilding legend.
This episode I will cover four things a competitor can do to greatly enhance the competitive experience and ease any emotional strain. I will catch everyone up on the past three months and describe how I recently used bodybuilding to brin...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:20
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The Zen of Bodybuilding, Zen and OCB 2022 year in review
In this episode I cover the 2022 OCB year in review, showcase some of what is coming in 2023 and where Zen is going. I take time to differentiate between competition bodybuilding and Zen bodybuilding and how to return to Zen post contest prep a...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:33
The Zen of Bodybuilding, OCB Policy changes and wrapping up the pillars of wellness.
In this episode we touch on the success of the 2022 Yorton Cup, and I uncover the real historian in Natural Bodybuilding. We also cover the changes in OCB policy that effect ALL OCB Pros, others that pertain to our masters' pros and changes to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:55
Th Zen of bodybuilding; just Chet and the Yorton Cup
In this episode I cover the life of the father of natural bodybuilding and the namesake of the largest natural Pro event in the OCB, Chet Yorton. Chet's story is one of perseverance, dedication, integrity and service to a higher cause. Chet pio...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:05
The Zen of Bodybuilding, OCB promoter selection, the Physical Zen and interview with Tricia Floyd
. In this episode we will cover what makes a good promoter and trust me it is not easy, but it is rewarding. We will continue the path we started last month and discuss the physical aspect of the total human concept and how bodybuilding is more...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:01
The Zen of Bodybuilding, embarking on the quest of what Zen is, interview with OCB Pro Champion Greg Trombly
What is Zen, and how can bodybuilding be a catalyst of change for all aspects of your life? Also, why is OCB changing who we accept polygraphs from and does that change where pros can compete? I also have a great interview with OCB Champion Gre...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:19
When are you actually a pro, training vs. work and an interview with the historian!
In episode 6 we cover the timeline of when you are actually a legitimate OCB pro and what that means as far as entering amateur events and other pro federations. I have an interview with Frank Formacela, a competitor who started in the 70s and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:17