The Zen of Bodybuilding

Feb 14 2025 30 ep. 36 mins 10
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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. 

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Episode #30, a Zen farewell

Feb 14 2025 24 mins  
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 ending there is a new beginning, so what comes next?

#28, The Silent Woo, and then a Roo

Dec 01 2024 31 mins  
This month something totally different, join me on a tail of friendship, epic highs, tragic loss and rebuilding.

#27 Yorton 2024, what's new for 2025 and what do OCB judges look for?

Sep 27 2024 42 mins  
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 listen to episode. Be prepared for the OCB stage and know exactly what the boundaries are for each category.

#26 Mid-season recap, Yorton, Australia and Aubry Worek.

Aug 31 2024 45 mins  
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 America competitor and OCB Bikini Pro Aubrey Worek.

Zen PED special report. How bad is PED use, what is OCB doing to combat the epidemic?

Jul 27 2024 31 mins  
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 how mainstream steroid use was and compare to what is going on now. If you are concerned about the rising use of PEDs and what to know what yo

#25, an interview with the Vegan Proteins team

May 31 2024 51 mins  
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!

#24 Polygraphs, three more OCB affiliate countries and VST

Apr 27 2024 28 mins  
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 what the heck is VST.

#23 Catching up with Sully and transition

Apr 01 2024 21 mins  
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.

Episode #22; Coaches, trainers and Rare Breed.

Jan 21 2024 53 mins  
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.

Episode #21; OCB International and interview with the legend

Dec 31 2023 57 mins  
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.