Straight Outta The Lair with Flex Lewis

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I sit down with Jeremy Buendia. He is a four-time Olympia Champion with a complex history in the sport.  We talk about his history, managing depression, and his path to becoming a new person For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd #Fl...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I talk with Brian Shaw. He is regarded as one of the greatest strength athletes of all time.  We talk about his journey getting into the sport to become a strongman and what it takes to be a champion. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I sit down with James Hollingshead. We talk about his evolution in bodybuilding and approach to competition.  Then we get into the details of achieving, surrounding ourselves with greatness, dealing with loss, and managing mental health. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I talk with, The King, Gordon Ryan. He is considered the greatest no gi, Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor to ever live.  We talk about the medical issues that almost ended his career, the parallels with my own experience, and the link they have to mental health.  It was a real privilege to speak with this humble champion just days before his competition.  I...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I talk with Jose Raymond and our parallel careers as bodybuilders and competitors.  We talk about this year's Olympia, the history of bodybuilding, and share some crazy stories of traveling the circuit. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83a...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I sit down with Andrea Presti.  We talk about the upcoming Olympia, his training, and what motivates him on a daily basis. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd #FlexLewis #RafaelBrandao

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I sit down with my friend of many years, Rafael Brandao.  Beyond being a bodybuilder, he's a businessman, family man, and incredible friend.  We discuss our long history of training together, the support we've found in each other and in our wives, the upcoming Olympia, and so much more. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslai...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I sit down with the Brazilian Army or should I say...they take over the podcast.  We couldn't be happier to have our friends from Brazil in the gym and we get to talk about the Olympia for a few minutes before getting back to training.  We've got Ramon Dino, Fabricio Pacholok, Marcello De Angelis, and Rafael Brandão. For memberships/merch click...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair my wife and I talk with Mark Anthony Wingson and his Wife Jennifer Dorie.  They are both Olympia winners and I believe they are the only couple to both receive that accolade.  We talk about training, entrepreneurship, hormones, dynamics of relationships, and transitioning roles in life. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com F...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I sit down with Sean Strickland.  He is a mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.  He's the former King of the Cage Middleweight champion and is considered one of the most controversial competitors in the sport.  We talk about his upbringing, the evolution of MMA, and mentoring others. For...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair we talk with Guy Cisternino.  New products are introduced, hosts leave mid-show, and special guests arrive unexpectedly. This is a wild one. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd #FlexLewis #GuyCisternino #Bodybuilding

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I talk with Andrew Jacked.  We discuss the upcoming Olympia, his training, supplements, and sponsorships. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd #FlexLewis #AndrewJacked #Bodybuilding

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I talk with Milos Sarcev.  We talk about UFC and get detailed about the upcoming Olympia's top competitors and who may go all the way. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jpyPrwyHNJMc?si=83afdeb81c4540cd #FlexLewis #MilosSarcev #Bodybuilding

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair I talk with Nick Walker.  He's an impressive bodybuilder, who is a forerunner for the next Olympia.   We get extremely personal about his journey and motivation.  This is a deeply revealing and transparent conversation. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45tN2KYO64jp...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair we sit down with the Yoda of fitness coaches, Neil Hill.  He's a former IFBB Pro, the previous Welsh Federation of Bodybuilding President, and a coach to multiple celebrities & top athletes.  Niel and his clients have won dozens of top competitions, he's been honored multiple times as coach of the year, and has even received a lifetime achie...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair we sit down with the Yoda of fitness coaches, Neil Hill.  He's a former IFBB Pro, the previous Welsh Federation of Bodybuilding President, and a coach to multiple celebrities & top athletes.  Niel and his clients have won dozens of top competitions, he's been honored multiple times as coach of the year, and has even received a lifetime achie...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair we sit down with the poetic genius, Jelly Roll.  He's a singer and rapper who has been able to transcend multiple musical genres.  We talk about his secrets to creating music, maintaining mental health, and giving back through philanthropy.  He also convinced most of the team to take recreational drugs during the episode, which was crazy! For members...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair we talk with two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir.  He holds the record for the most finishes and submission wins in the UFC Heavyweight division.  We discuss his incredible carrier, his philosophy, raising a family, and much more. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sho...

On this episode of Straight Outta The Lair we sit down with the inDOMitable Dominick Cardone. We talk about what it takes to become a champion, lose it all, and rise again from the literal ashes.  If you want to be coached by Dominick you can inquire at CardoneNutrition.com.  Follow him on Instagram @DomCardoneIFBB. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on S...

In this episode of Straight Outta The Lair we sit down with the exceptional Missy Truscott. Missy is a two-time Arnold champion and a Ms. Fitness Olympia.  In this episode, we talk about diving with sharks, managing grief, and what it takes to be a champion. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Youtube: Https:/./www.youtube.com/flexlewis

In this episode of Straight Outta The Lair we sit down with the iconic Hans Molenkamp. Hans is an incredible brand builder who serves as the CEO of Crimson Creative Labs, Triumph United, and Crimson Tactical.  In this episode, he shares some of the wildest stories from his exceptional life. Eric Nicksick joins us as a special guest host.  Eric appeared as the guest on the 2nd episode of the podcas...

On this episode of the Straight Outta The Lair Podcast we are joined by Big Boy of Strength Cartel! It's always a great time when we have him with us here at The Dragon's Lair and we are happy to finally have him on the show! We get into his early days, the feeling of losing your freedom, little known goals and accomplishments, big lifts with Big Joe, his relationship with Rich Piana, th...

In this episode we have an amazing ambassador for the sport of bodybuilding and one of the tallest bodybuilders in the world, Jamie Christian a.k.a. Jamie the Giant! We get to learn along with you all as Jamie tells us about his family background, his first time seeing posing trunks, discovering his passion for bodybuilding, what his future goals look like, and more! For Memberships/merch click HE...

In this episode of Straight Outta The Lair we are blessed with the presence of the legendary Flex Wheeler. We get to hear about Flex Lewis' first run in with the legend, how Flex Wheeler's upbringing affected his mental game, finding peace through his life's trials, and much more! For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragonslairgym.com Follow us on Youtube: Https://www.y...

We had a lot of requests to answer questions that pertain to our last love & bodybuilding episode, so here we are. Flex and Ali Lewis answer your questions about navigating potential threats to your relationships, how to show your partner support, and what they "argue" about on Episode 13 of the Straight Outta The Lair Podcast. For memberships/merch click HERE: Https://www.thedragons...