Northern Ireland's Tony Mount won back to back Pro Universe titles in 2015 and 2016. This interview was recorded the day before the 2017 Universe, where he was unseated from the Pro Universe throne. Softly spoken, and free from egotism, Tony was one of the champions who let his physique do the talking on stage.

Nigel Gordon-Rae is the best dressed man in bodybuilding. The incomparable compere is the host of the NABBA Universe each year, and is a world class gentleman. We had the chance to chat briefly about his history with bodybuilding, how he prepares for the biggest event of the year, and how he avoids getting tan on his dinner suits.

If you don't know Monica Brant, then are you even a fan of bodybuilding? In the 1990's she was the face of the IFBB fitness division, winning the 1998 Ms Fitness Olympia. More than decade later she won two WBFF Pro World Figure titles. I was fortunate enough to catch up with her in England the day before the NABBA Universe. Beyond the world of bodybuilding and fitness, Monica is an avid horse rider and loves to spend time with her family.

Johanna Mountfort is a professional figure competitor, multiple time national and international champion and a busy mum juggling family, work and training. For many, she epitomises the true ideal of a competitor, both in her dedication and in her physique. Listen as Johanna gives a unique insight into her history as a ballet dancer and her lifelong journey to the bodybuilding stage.

One of my favourite interviews, and one of my favourite people. Wayne Wilson aka Mr sunTANon shared plenty of great insights into his competitive career over the last thirty years and especially into the mindset of inner happiness that's taken a lifetime to cultivate. Wayne regaled me with lots of great stories from the old days training at Findlay's Gym (now Bodyworld Camberwell) in Melbourne and Graeme Lancefield even joined in to reminisce about some good advice on how to bench.

Sammy Ioannidis dishes the dirt on his experience competing through the 1980's right up until his comeback in the 2000's. After he hung up his posing trunks he put his energy into helping up and coming competitors. He's traveled the world competing and along the way he's made plenty of friends and gathered some great stories.

Vance Ang is well known as arguably Australia's best bodybuilding journalist. He's interviewed, and occasionally offended, just about everyone in the industry, but you can't help but love him. We had a great chat about bodybuilding, wrestling, and how to offence Johnny Jackson with a belt buckle. Unfortunately, the recording stopped before we got the chance to wrap up the conversation properly. Part 2 of this chat is still planned, four years later.

Maria McCarter was a longtime promoter of bodybuilding competitions before she decided she needed a change of pace. She packed it all in and moved to the country to raise chickens. Special guest appearance by Maria's rooster who needed to get something off his beak.