Eric Bugenhagen | "Rick Boogs" WWE, Bulking For Dummies, The Early Years, Table Talk

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  • @eliteftsofficial
    @eliteftsofficial  10 місяців тому +10

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  • @overlord6815
    @overlord6815 10 місяців тому +505

    Been watching Eric for nearly a decade now. I'm glad to see how far he's come and how he's remained himself the entire time.

    • @pisk64
      @pisk64 10 місяців тому +23

      He calmed down a bit too and relaxed a bit in my opinion. Been following him since metal and iron days when he had like 4k subs lol

    • @A-A-RonDavis2470
      @A-A-RonDavis2470 10 місяців тому +31

      He did however change his opinion on gear. He's been on it since at least 2019, if not before, due to WWE. He also won't mention the fact that he changed statuses, he just doesn't post noble natty videos anymore.

    • @overlord6815
      @overlord6815 10 місяців тому +39

      @@A-A-RonDavis2470 I don't really care about the natty status of other men, and I also don't think he's obligated to speak about it either. If he chooses to juice, then he chooses to juice. It's none of my business.

    • @pisk64
      @pisk64 10 місяців тому +25

      @@A-A-RonDavis2470 he couldnt reveal gear status due to wwe contract

    • @nahyoulyin
      @nahyoulyin 10 місяців тому +1

      puuush

  • @derekbrotherton3462
    @derekbrotherton3462 10 місяців тому +449

    This is the most bulbous, succulent, striated podcast I’ve ever listened to

    • @firstdonuts
      @firstdonuts 7 місяців тому

      some absolute horse cockery going on in this podcast 👏

  • @brentdawgs8905
    @brentdawgs8905 10 місяців тому +302

    Eric is just pure stream of consciousness. The antithesis to Dr Mike. I would like to see those two together. It would be like Arnold and Danny Devito from the movie Twins.

    • @anthonini66
      @anthonini66 10 місяців тому +47

      Dr Mike is Devito

    • @jameshill6653
      @jameshill6653 10 місяців тому +5

      Holy shit 😂

    • @blitzcomet3607
      @blitzcomet3607 10 місяців тому +2

      I don't think it'd be that good. But I like them both.

    • @tarzanizcool
      @tarzanizcool 9 місяців тому +18

      @@blitzcomet3607I think it would, Mike is pretty good humored and I think could meet Eric’s energy

    • @byRoyalty
      @byRoyalty 9 місяців тому +3

      @@tarzanizcoolmike is fuckin hilarious, would love to see the two of em together

  • @kylemccaffrey3003
    @kylemccaffrey3003 10 місяців тому +123

    It has officially come full circle when sticky Ricky tells Dave he did the JM diet with the pizza, olive oils, the whole nine yards. That just made my day 😂

  • @MrPirateBroadcast
    @MrPirateBroadcast 10 місяців тому +172

    I feel like Dave has discovered a being of pure chaos in Eric

  • @adamwalker1707
    @adamwalker1707 10 місяців тому +92

    In my opinion, this is one of the best podcasts Dave has done. I am a huge fan of Eric, but in other podcasts, you can see a lot of the guests stay in this very schoolbook mode in explaining things to certain terms, even though Dave went to school himself and has the credentials, Eric is a fresh breath of air. Dave and Eric when they first started were complete bros in the gym, and them talking about the cat food, T nation articles, and the dumb shit they did in the gym you saw Dave and Eric just acting like children in the ways of laughing, at ease, and just enjoying a conversation about humble beginnings. It was so cool to hear both of these guys just having a conversation. Thank you, Dave & Elite FTS team, for the content, education you provide, and equipment you make. Thank you, Eric, for providing me the MINDSET TO HORSECOCK SOME WEIGHT. You two are legends to the community.

  • @permabulkbilly
    @permabulkbilly 10 місяців тому +156

    This man is the reason I started lifting. Love seeing all the success and attention he has been getting.

  • @josephbloxham3992
    @josephbloxham3992 10 місяців тому +239

    Eric is a prime example of how much of strength is intensity and consistency.

    • @dndallasta
      @dndallasta 10 місяців тому +11

      And genetics, though. This guy cannot get actually fat even if he tried.

    • @Jmack7861
      @Jmack7861 10 місяців тому +1

      Effort* not intensity. Unless you’re talking about % of 1rm

    • @achillesleon5545
      @achillesleon5545 9 місяців тому +15

      ​@@Jmack7861 bruh

    • @Jmack7861
      @Jmack7861 9 місяців тому

      @@achillesleon5545 it’s annoying when people use intensity wrong

    • @charliemartin2157
      @charliemartin2157 9 місяців тому +9

      ​@@Jmack7861they didn't use it wrong tho. Effort and intensity have overlapping definitions. If you're doing a very high effort lift, that's going to be intense. And you're over here saying "% of 1rm" while Eric is literally laughing about people that think you have to train that way in this podcast

  • @jameshill6653
    @jameshill6653 10 місяців тому +81

    An actual legend of a man.
    Spreading a different kind of gym culture, one that is sorely needed in this day and age.

  • @mildredmelan
    @mildredmelan 10 місяців тому +52

    Never sold out. But only wish the best for the best for him, he is the greatest “fitness influencer “ to ever walk the earth

  • @johnvernon27
    @johnvernon27 10 місяців тому +40

    Dave is the only person I’ve ever seen control the chaos that is Eric Bugenhagen

  • @Miks_Petersons
    @Miks_Petersons 10 місяців тому +74

    Absolute treat for the swole community. Dave thank you for having Ricky

  • @jordanlewis4308
    @jordanlewis4308 10 місяців тому +77

    Thank you for the early release!!!!!
    Eric Bugenhagen is a great man and an inspiration.
    Just blasting wintersun, screaming, Jefferson deadlifting in the rat’s nest
    It’s a MINDSET 💪🏻

  • @owenjones795
    @owenjones795 10 місяців тому +26

    Wrestling is a sport that makes yo u realize when u get to college that you can’t rlly go pro and you have to kind of stop pursuing your dream to get a job. It’s great to see someone really take it all the way. As a member of the wrestling community, we’re proud of u eric! U did it

  • @Swoleseph
    @Swoleseph 10 місяців тому +28

    Happy to see how far Eric’s came. I’ll never forget the basement videos and how he inspired me to do behind the back deadlifts. The fact he made it to WWE is incredible too.

    • @Swoleseph
      @Swoleseph 10 місяців тому +2

      He’s my spirit animal

    • @Trennycakes
      @Trennycakes 10 місяців тому

      @@Swoleseph i think he has different contracts for wwe for quite awhile even when he was like 230lbs

  • @Eubeenhadd
    @Eubeenhadd 10 місяців тому +99

    This might be the most laughing I've seen on the podcast

    • @mcfarvo
      @mcfarvo 10 місяців тому +20

      And it's almost all Eric as he recalls funny stories like drinking to cope with his phone calling job or destroying his quad or having sleep apnea lol

  • @drewjdelaney
    @drewjdelaney 8 місяців тому +10

    Eric has to be one of the funniest dudes in the fitness industry. I love how much he got Dave to laugh along with him. This was a great episode.

  • @charlesjarman-price3954
    @charlesjarman-price3954 10 місяців тому +13

    Definitely the all time funniest episode of TableTalk. "8 scoops of instant" Boogs is a legend

  • @elim5353
    @elim5353 10 місяців тому +24

    One of the best table talks ever. This is gold. Looks like my cats are gonna be out of food 😂😂

  • @ElloAsty
    @ElloAsty 9 місяців тому +9

    Dave Tate + Eric Bugenhagen is a legendary teamup. Hope it happens again someday

  • @KayButtonJay
    @KayButtonJay 6 місяців тому +18

    Eric is one of the most underrated lifters on UA-cam. Dude has done some insane stuff and he has the best attitude towards training. I’d take him over Jeff Nipples or Dr. Mike any day

  • @xxacidmv
    @xxacidmv 10 місяців тому +19

    I don't think I have ever laughed as much while listening to a podcast as i did with this one.

  • @Pieslops_The_Cyclops
    @Pieslops_The_Cyclops 10 місяців тому +50

    Inside the mind of the Density Doctor, the Bulbus Barbarian, the Rippling Rino, the Succulent Slick Rick

    • @mcfarvo
      @mcfarvo 10 місяців тому

      The bulbous bulbosity of this bully bull of bulging bulges

  • @cartermay4898
    @cartermay4898 9 місяців тому +5

    Eric is the reason I started lifting heavy and pushing myself

  • @CrimsonLolita_
    @CrimsonLolita_ 9 місяців тому +3

    What an earnestly great conversation. Eric truly lights up a room

  • @trevorbaker7168
    @trevorbaker7168 10 місяців тому +4

    Boogs is the realest dude in the fitness community, I've been following him for about 6 years now and I've learned countless things from him. Don't ever change bro.

  • @speedftw32
    @speedftw32 10 місяців тому +64

    The cat food bit was killing me

    • @LatimusChadimus
      @LatimusChadimus 10 місяців тому +7

      52:19 💀

    • @mkfort
      @mkfort 10 місяців тому +3

      I'm cracking up this episode. Getting an ab workout from laughing so hard

    • @bobjenkins4925
      @bobjenkins4925 10 місяців тому +1

      It was the lifting version of the Bret Kreisher Tom Segura red koolaid podcast hahahaha

    • @michaelanthony4750
      @michaelanthony4750 10 місяців тому

      Yeah lol. Only Eric

  • @YaoMang68
    @YaoMang68 Місяць тому +1

    So many laughs out loud watching this podcast. Great ep. Love the juicy thick humor and rotund commentary.

  • @Jackedtarheel
    @Jackedtarheel 10 місяців тому +16

    Favorite guy in the industry, love ya Boogs!

  • @3rdhand712
    @3rdhand712 9 місяців тому +5

    eric mentioning "this love" by pantera is so classic... will never forget watching him hit an insane bench to that song

  • @benchprestige8174
    @benchprestige8174 10 місяців тому +15

    This is honestly a good story and just the mentality you must have in life. Always bet on yourself. I needed to hear something like this today 💪

  • @HaydenGladstonePT
    @HaydenGladstonePT 9 місяців тому +6

    Eric '15 bagels' Bugenhagen. Truly a gentleman and a scholar. This was hilarious and immensely entertaining. Keep being the top chook

  • @danielmoss1242
    @danielmoss1242 10 місяців тому +8

    I has never heard of Eric before, but I instantly want to lift with this dude.

  • @RamBon2nd
    @RamBon2nd 10 місяців тому +17

    Man I was in attendance when he got hurt. I was hoping it was a work. Glad he’s back at 💯

  • @HubertTheMad
    @HubertTheMad 10 місяців тому +35

    Straight up horsecockery going on here. Thanks for having the stick on the podcast!

  • @DoNot-Ban-Pudge
    @DoNot-Ban-Pudge 6 місяців тому +7

    "And then my knee just exploded" *laughs diabolically*

  • @connormugford-paul6633
    @connormugford-paul6633 10 місяців тому +9

    Been watching Del Hog since 2018 and it’s beautiful too see the top chook, receive the shine he so deserves. Fricken love this bloke, a life changed by golden tidbits.
    Stay Sticky Rick and thanks for having him Dave

  • @lesbetesdelamer
    @lesbetesdelamer 10 місяців тому +7

    the top chook remains an inspiration for me after so many years. IT'S A MINDSET!

  • @justincooper6037
    @justincooper6037 9 місяців тому +1

    Would really love a Rick bugez pod like this where he interviews UA-camrs/fitness people, loved learning about this legend

  • @Hirooshii1
    @Hirooshii1 10 місяців тому +3

    Watching Dave and Eric laughing so much had me rolling while Dave trying to be semi serious throughout with Eric dying in his chair.
    As a more inward person like Dave its very relatable, hilarious stuff.

  • @marcpayne8234
    @marcpayne8234 8 місяців тому +1

    Love Eric! Truly one of a kind in this fitness industry.

  • @ParvParashar
    @ParvParashar 10 місяців тому +1

    Loved the conversation! It was an absolutely amazing experience listening to the podcast. Eric is truly a huge inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! 🙌

  • @Brian_McWilliams
    @Brian_McWilliams 9 місяців тому +1

    Most entertaining podcast of all time. Laughing through 90% of it, love the content!

  • @PFMFIT
    @PFMFIT 9 місяців тому +2

    I got abs from laughing so hard at this interview 😂I've been on the floor laughing since they started talking about cat food😂

  • @derekgreen7319
    @derekgreen7319 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm so glad Eric made it . His channel has been a big influence for me

  • @4EVERLOSFILMS
    @4EVERLOSFILMS 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome interview! I’ve been watching Eric for about a year now for pre workout motivation and learned so much from this. Thanks guys! 💪

  • @dessertstorm7476
    @dessertstorm7476 10 місяців тому +5

    hardwork and intensity is totally underrated. Anyone can find tried and tested programs and over analyse their form ad infinitum, but hard work and intensity is the currency that buys strength

  • @ChomageRider
    @ChomageRider 4 місяці тому +1

    Man, this is the greatest thing ever. I think Dave went into this thinking he had pretty much seen and heard it all... Didn't take long to realise that he hadn't :D

  • @watsonkushmaster3067
    @watsonkushmaster3067 10 місяців тому +4

    Man...the funniest table talk to the date

  • @Frankiebonez337
    @Frankiebonez337 10 місяців тому +2

    Been watching this all morning including my treadmill walk at the gym and I'm crying laughing with everyone staring at me LMAO😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @SJR4815
    @SJR4815 10 місяців тому +5

    God damn this is the best interview in all of sports.

  • @RichardWilliamDamien
    @RichardWilliamDamien 8 місяців тому +7

    Today I went to the super market to buy protein powder (to try before buying online) and I couldn’t find any…
    So I went to their customer office to ask if they could check on their computer if they have protein powder by typing “protein”.
    And the girl told me “Well, when I type that, all the results are about cat food”
    I laugh more than I should have to.

  • @SeanPatrickFitness
    @SeanPatrickFitness 10 місяців тому +2

    So good, first podcast I've watched start to finish in a long time and wish it kept going.

  • @paulyjackdaniels3432
    @paulyjackdaniels3432 5 місяців тому +7

    Finally an interview with a real scientist

  • @FriendsOfCalvin
    @FriendsOfCalvin 10 місяців тому +2

    Loved this, a lot of laughs from those hilarious stories
    The last hour flew by, hopefully see Rick the Stick on more podcasts 🎉

  • @RayRayHam
    @RayRayHam 10 місяців тому +3

    This interview was so good I subscribed to the channel

  • @vegemitetoastben
    @vegemitetoastben 26 днів тому

    One of the best podcasts I've seen

  • @keithmurphy2552
    @keithmurphy2552 4 місяці тому

    I was there both days, what a amazing show! Maxine Boudreault tenacity on the log and axel medley is why this sport is so inspiring! Watching events where so many athletes struggle reminds the fans constantly that it's the heaviest show on earth.

  • @marcusorillius6971
    @marcusorillius6971 9 місяців тому +2

    So motivating and not even trying to be. That’s what makes him so good.

  • @mastersironmantarmstrong7148
    @mastersironmantarmstrong7148 6 місяців тому

    This was by far my favorite podcast!
    This guy was so entertaining and down to earth and genuine.

  • @albertpaxton4855
    @albertpaxton4855 10 місяців тому +2

    So good! Eric is one awesome dude! Great job Dave!

  • @byRoyalty
    @byRoyalty 9 місяців тому

    one of the best table talks out there. Seems like ya’ll genuinely had such a great time

  • @ndcaynor
    @ndcaynor 9 місяців тому +1

    I was listening on Spotify. Had to come here to comment.
    HOLY F***, great podcast. What a animal, I would of died doing half of what he did/does.

  • @WarriorFromV4LH4LL4
    @WarriorFromV4LH4LL4 10 місяців тому +7

    Eric is such HIGH energy!!! WWE had a huge loss cutting this guy loose.

  • @nicolasdemay590
    @nicolasdemay590 9 місяців тому +1

    Eric is the fucking goat, it’s about time he starts hitting podcasts 💪🏽

  • @davefilmssometimes
    @davefilmssometimes 10 місяців тому +13

    I love how Dave started just tolerating the constant laughter, then about the time cat food came up he was joining in.
    Eric HAS to be an actual trickster god or something. Someone else said "entity of chaos" or something and it's so true.

  • @alexmyers3000
    @alexmyers3000 8 місяців тому +2

    Double GOMAD and Cat Food!!!! Jesus, he is a different breed man 😂😂😂…absolute Legend

  • @basssix1
    @basssix1 10 місяців тому +1

    This was just plain fun ! Thank you

  • @yougotfelted8297
    @yougotfelted8297 8 місяців тому +2

    Eric is one of a kind

  • @trippydee0330
    @trippydee0330 10 місяців тому +5

    The fire he has and how he lifts has completely inspired me to go harder with every work out. Many people have that one person thats their hero the boogs is that for me.

  • @Gervindial
    @Gervindial 10 місяців тому +7

    Best episode by far 😂

  • @karole7345
    @karole7345 Місяць тому

    Great talk wish you both the best take it easy. hats off to you sir

  • @AnotherOne-g5i
    @AnotherOne-g5i 5 місяців тому +1

    1:59:21 Ricky, try insulating your garage door. Used to live in Florida and dealt with the same issues. They sell the large sheets at Lowe's, just cut to size. There's plenty of videos on here for advice.

  • @WhatIfJojoSiwaWasGay
    @WhatIfJojoSiwaWasGay 10 місяців тому +77

    Thicc Boogs cutting the most caffeinated promo ever, per usual

  • @longshotdiedtired1582
    @longshotdiedtired1582 9 місяців тому +2

    This is the greatest podcast ever

  • @JF-bc2lw
    @JF-bc2lw 10 місяців тому +1

    Dave really does a good job at these.

  • @TheJipino
    @TheJipino 10 місяців тому +26

    Horsecocking big loads of good content

  • @TJFZ
    @TJFZ 2 місяці тому

    Best table talk ever!! Get Ricky back on again!!

  • @CanIbeFrank
    @CanIbeFrank 6 місяців тому +1

    He's probably my favorite person alive. Too funny

  • @mikepritchard3360
    @mikepritchard3360 10 місяців тому +7

    Gonna be a good one!

  • @nathan_the_barbarian7974
    @nathan_the_barbarian7974 10 місяців тому +2

    Hearing about the cat food made me think of the aunt Edna cat food jello mold from Christmas Vacation movie and having a vision of Eric digging into it 😆

  • @BernieDiveley-il1qg
    @BernieDiveley-il1qg 4 місяці тому

    Damn, that was fun. Thanks Dave!

  • @ColtYohn
    @ColtYohn 10 місяців тому +2

    Eric is the man

  • @davidmccright3764
    @davidmccright3764 10 місяців тому

    Best Bodybuilding collaboration of the year

  • @bamurgone
    @bamurgone 10 місяців тому +6

    what is with ricks laughing this whole podcast lmao

  • @JaimeG88
    @JaimeG88 9 місяців тому +1

    People should make clips of this podcast, like they do with other podcasts. I especially love the diet and cutting section lmfao

  • @ethanb5092
    @ethanb5092 4 місяці тому +1

    I love how @52:00 Dave straight has the "dad" response and says, "WHY?" LOL

  • @ahyeaman
    @ahyeaman 10 місяців тому +1

    Eric is the coolest. And a huge inspiration, he's in the back of my head every workout. Thanks for the interview.
    PS I'm curious what camera was used, it looks like it was having issues with the frame rate

    • @notkyle6969
      @notkyle6969 10 місяців тому

      Its all of erics bulbous movements that got the camera messing up

  • @mlkjh
    @mlkjh 10 місяців тому

    fantastic interview

  • @HumbleDictator
    @HumbleDictator 9 місяців тому

    What a wholesome man ! Loved this chat

  • @FitnessSheriff
    @FitnessSheriff 10 місяців тому +2

    Forget metal during workouts - this will now play on repeat. All hail Lord Bugez.

    • @FitnessSheriff
      @FitnessSheriff 10 місяців тому +2

      The laughter during the tornado part - glorious. Imagine these guys with some beers and a few gummies....

    • @TimC19
      @TimC19 10 місяців тому

      ​@@FitnessSheriff I support this idea lol

  • @clarity2115
    @clarity2115 10 місяців тому +11

    GOMAD, cat food, liver pills & bagels, ready to make these gains.
    "Not so much caffeine" 400mg

  • @Desadeklit
    @Desadeklit 10 місяців тому +1

    Pretty sure Dave realised Eric invented behind the back conjugate. Great podcast both of you.

  • @tonysims9892
    @tonysims9892 9 місяців тому +2

    Sticky Ricky needs to figure out his "why." This 2 1/2 hour podcast was so worth watching! Great job!

  • @thiefoftime101
    @thiefoftime101 9 місяців тому

    Rick the stick really is the GOAT. Dudes energy is infectious

  • @BabyMaharaja0
    @BabyMaharaja0 6 місяців тому

    I ❤ Rick Boogz he is a inspiration for me in bodybuilding

  • @JakeSemeniuk
    @JakeSemeniuk 10 місяців тому +2

    Eric is the man

  • @kylebarker9125
    @kylebarker9125 10 місяців тому +4

    The cat food segment killed me

  • @blakemoore1905
    @blakemoore1905 10 місяців тому +1

    Damn I already was a huge fan but it's cool to Hear is struggle back In the day trying to find a purpose. I feel that