Dorian Yates- The Genius Scientist of Bodybuilding 

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Dorian shatters the stupid body builder stereotype. He has depth.

He slaughtered the competition. He had no wealth back home, all he cared about was dominating the Olympia and that is truly commendable.

It's good to hear Dorian is doing well and being positive despite all his injuries. Some bodybuilders retire and they're like a shell of their past selves but with Dorian it just feels like he started a new chapter in his life

4:00 - Dorian Yates' story of being asked to pay at the Gold's Gym 6:45 - Dorian Yates' training these days 8:48 - Opinion on the 2019 Mr. Olympia 14:29 - Flex Wheeler thinking Dorian Yates as unbeatable 18:16 - Dorian Yates on First Marriage and how being married could have helped with the distractions 21:40 - Running Story in School 29:42 - Dorian Yates' experience speaking with Reggie Kray, the famous gangster from England 33:40 - Dorian Yates funny story of 1st Mr. Olympia in 1991 with Lee Haney 40:56 - Funny incident with his son where he lost his cool once at home 43:26 - First Federation contest in England and World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) 55:45 - Joe Weider's childlike passion story by Dorian Yates 1:06:30 - Cannabis and its recreational use 1:10:45 - Dorian Yates' experience with Steroids 1:24:53 - Phil Heath vs Shawn Rhoden Opinion 1:31:45 - Chris Cormier and Dorian Yates 1:35:16 - Marijuana and bodybuilding deaths linked to steroid use 1:43:18 - Dorian Yates' relationship to pain 1:46:52 - Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) 1:49:08 - Thoughts on Brexit 1:51:32 - JFK's Assassination 1:53:12 - Speed round with name and the first thing that comes to mind Quotes & Interview Notes available on - motivationcastle.com/podcast-notes/valuetainment/dorian-yates/

This is the best bodybuilding interview I have ever watched. The interviewer knows the topic and asks a wide scope of relevant questions. Dorian answers straight forward, no dancing around the topic.

I can't believe this is free. Dorian Yates is a living legend. A Man's Man. 👍👍👍

For someone who never really knew that much about Dorian I must say what an outspoken, intelligent, mindful, insightful and humble person he is, truly amazing interview, thank you Patrick.

52:19 Dorian's training methodology 54:34 Dorian's cardio routine 1:04:10 Relationship between strength and size.

Probably the most interesting guy in bodybuilding

He is very methodical. I liked his rogan experience as well.

I really love that Dorian internalised the experience where he knocked Lee Haney, it was so out of his character that it stuck in his mind and was a source of regret. Amazing, cerebral and honorable gent.

It’s amazing to me that Dorian wasn’t and still isn’t a household name in Britain. He’s a legend and a exceptional and inspirational human being.

I'm English and proud of what Dorian achieved but sad that he is relatively unknown or celebrated in the UK. I watch all his interviews but this one is by far my favourite so far, brilliant job 👍

What a lovely life Dorian built for himself from nothing, a man to admire

41:30 What an ultimately chilled dude!! If that was his big moment in life when he "once lost it"... and all he said was "Son, go eat your ice cream in the kitchen??"....that guy is chill AF hahaha

The only bodybuilder I cared to look like most is Frank Zane. Dorian is the mentality I always strive for and Arnold is the success I always want. It's amazing how many different things these bodybuilders offer actually.

That hulk in the background looks skinny now. “He wouldn’t make top 10 in my era” dorian

Dorian was a beast in the 90’s. Very intelligent and interesting person

Mike Mentzer was the Master of Bodybuilding.... Dorian Yates took it to next level 🎚️😮

I love how valuetainment interviews bodybuilders. This was a great interview. Thanks.

“Nothing that’s really of value comes without some pain or sacrifice”. Dorian Yates 2019.

Dorian is the best I’ve ever seen. Size, conditioning. He was unbeatable

Dorian Yates - a true British legend that conquered the world. I remember saying Hi to him once in the Jewellery Quarter in Brum in about '94 - ha - it's engrained in my mind. An inspiration to many even if he'll never be rightly appreciated by the masses 🇬🇧

Unquestionably the best interview I have ever seen with Dorian. Rogan was really good. London Real was outstanding. This? This is perfection. A very talented, practiced interviewer (which is so much more than simply asking questions) sitting down and discussing a topic with which he CLEARLY has a history and understanding. Add to that a man who was not only the best in his chosen profession in the most competitive era the sport has ever seen, but has matured and gone on to completely destroy the “meathead” stereotype more ways than I can count. Dorian Yates has grown from a troubled boy into a warrior into the wise old chieftain that everyone wishes they could learn from. I have been watching him since 1991 and never have I heard a braggadocious word emanate from his mouth. Dorian either demonstrates through action or steps back and works until he gets it right. He is the living embodiment of what is possible with the right mix of belief in ones self, raw effort, and humility. Absolutely superb 2 hours that I look forward to watching again very soon!

Someone said Dorian looks like connor McGregor's grandpa and I cant unseen that 😂😂

Respect to Dorian for talking 100% truth. Legend👊🏽

No matter where you’re at in your bodybuilding journey, Dorian is a true inspiration

I've a feeling Mr Yates has seen the greatest story never told

Not even into body building, but this guy is always worth a watch, if someone can make something you're not remotely interested in into an interesting topic through his passion and honesty... there's something more there than the specific topic itself, because it can relate to multiple other things on many different levels. was glued to the entire two hour talk, great interview.

Best scientific title you could ever describe Dorian with, he's still looking healthy, Basically he knew how to drive his body during the toughest time right down to relax time, and he's making business now enjoying his successful life, that's what a genius man could ever be like.

From this interview, its obvious that DY's edge, his greatest advantage was his mindset. All the great athletes have it. Your mind has to be right to achieve anything great. Thanks for all the inspiration Dorian.

I love his "bro" style of interviewing. Just talks to him like he's his boy. "When was your first experience with a girl?"... "Oh you started early too?!?!?"

Imagine working at Gold’s gym and not recognizing Dorian in his prime IN PERSON LMFAO

Best interview I have seen by a bodybuilder. Very quick mind, knowledgeable, sensible, mature and humble. ‘I don’t care if you are the president or toilet cleaner I treat everybody the same’ I remember u as a man who still win the Olympia with a torn tricep and bicep, you are that good. All the best to your future endeavours champ!

Mr Yates is by far my favourite mr olympia of all time! Modest, professional with his no BS attitude. Todays guys has so much to learn from him...

His view on Flex is exactly what Denzel said in one of his speeches: Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship. EASE IS A GREATER THREAT TO PROGRESS THAN HARDSHIP.

That point about noting how people treat the little guys - I was taught that from an early age, and I couldn't agree more - if you only treat someone well because they have status, you're garbage. I always say hi to the guys in a building who are cleaning or people serving food - they're showing up and doing their best. We can't be all be Dorian Yates (cause there's only one Shadow!), but we sure as hell can treat people with dignity. A superb interview.

Dorian Yates is one of the most intelligent, well spoken person that I have ever listened to. My entire idea of Dorian Yates has been changed.

He is the legend and no one can't denied that.

It's cool how Patrick really learns about who he's interviewing before he gets an interview, I've been a bodybuilding fan for over a decade, and Patrick knows some things only a fan would know.

I remember Patrick once said that his favourite interviews are the ones that are 1hr long, this is a 2hr interview. Patrick was having the best time of his life interviewing this man! :P

I met him at Dubai Muscle Show yesterday. F***ing stoked about having exchanges words with him, even gave everyone signed posters

Patrick Bet-David look like he’s trying to stare a geeky into the soul of Dorian, while Dorian is just sitting there with an immovable demeanor, calm presence, and a chill laid back posture that just says “sorry buddy, I think I’ve lost you, need me to repeat myself?”

You're killing it with these interviews bro. You're getting way better everytime and the production is getting better and better everytime! Awesome, God bless!

I met Dorian once, he was a top guy, a genuine man who showed alot of kindness.

Watching in 2024. Still my all-time favorite Mr. Olympia 💪🏽

I hope to meet Mr. Yates one day. He is the original Mass Monster. The Shadow.

Dorian Yates is overall a great man. Thank you so much for this Patrick!!

I just cannot stop listening to this man ... Also the interviewer is excellent.

I write everything down that I do in the gym and it helps me allot. I am 65 this year and been on stage three times and have learned so much about Muscle and Health. Everyone that wants to get Healthy should get into Body Building just to get Healthy. I now am on Sea Moss and take it everyday. Big thin for me is Creatin 8grams a day.

Dorian Yates was my hero back when I first started lifting weights. He still is, no other bodybuilder comes close for me.

He did 45 laps lmao 😂🤣😂 “Dorian you gotta stop now I gotta go home”... hahaha that story is classic

I remember seeing him in the 90s, blonde highlights at a health gym store in Birmingham, he had to walk in sideways !

When I was a teenager 3 years into studying body building I realized the genius of this guy. Learned alot from him.

WE INVITED DORIAN TO OUR PROTEIN STAND TO PROMOTE HIS PRODUCT, WHICH WAS A WONDERFUL PRODUCT WITH A BEAUTIFUL COMMERCIAL PRODUCT. THE MAN WAS A REAL GENTLEMAN AND EXTRMELY WELL MANNERED, UNLIIKE SOME WHO HAVE APPEARD IN OUR BOOTHE BEFORE. BEST OF LUCK TO A FELLOW IN GREAT STANDARDS.

Get Platz on.

Not only a legend but a very intelligent guy who speaks his mind. Fantastic interview, keep up the good work!

Listening this interview the third time, I loved him before but my love for him has accentuated and respect amplified, Most genuine person with true sportsman spirit. God bless him, I really admire him tons and heaps and hope I am able to adopt some of his best qualities in me.

👏🏻Excellent interview👍🏻 I met Dorian one time while I was training at Bev Francis Gold's Gym in Syosset, New York, in the 1990s. I saw him sitting quietly in the office, and I said, "It's always nice meet a legend." He calmly reached over to shake my hand and asked, "Are you a member of the gym?" He was quite reserved and gentlemanly from what I remember. Thank you 🙏🏻

I remember Dorian coming and doing a "Posing" Show in HULL UK at a nght club called LA's in the early 1990's, This guy was a freak of nature I couldnt believe what I was seeing, he is such an insperational man I love listening to him.....

Dorian Yates is actually one of the most down to earth people ... and the interviewer big up to you both !

Love that Milton Friedman's looking over the interview from the painting behind.

Dorian has an enigmatic personality that leaves you hungry for more of his content.

He is right. Man look at those guys line up. Top 6 .. curry would be a joke

Dorian a Class Act, never get bored of listening. two hours seemed too short.

When I started my interest in bodybuilding, I was always inspired by the icons like Arnold, Frank Zane & Loui but the old the older & more mature I get, the more I realise that Dorian Yates & Mike Mentzer were far more intelligent & have lots more depth than the ones that were pushed to the forefront. Their wisdom just resonates more with me & seems far more truthful. Great interview.

I laughed so hard at Mike Tyson saying " dam your a badass n****" to Dorian . The way he said it. Would love to see them both together in a sit down

This man is serious about what he does. Thank you for interviewing him.

This is definitely in the top 10 interviews of any genre on RU-vid in the last 5yrs.

My favorite Mr. O

I absolutely love Dorian so clever, insightful, reflective, high work ethic and just doesn't give a shit. A true legend

The world will never see another shadow because of social media pressure...I have always wanted to see another bodybuilder like yates who just appears at the Olympia and beat every body and then disappear in a shroud of mystery.

Every interview with Dorian Yates is worth listening to.

Dorian Yates is smart, wise, and one of the greatest bodybuilders to ever exist. It was a pleasure watching this interview.

Dorian is a legend and this is a superb interview, I stood outside Temple Gym around 26yrs ago, never had the courage to go down and train! Met him at Dubai muscle show and he laughed when I told him, don’t worry he said not many people had the balls to step inside, a real cool dude

Absolutely Brilliant interview. Dorian Yates is unbelievable, still to this day. A genuine inspiration to anyone starting off. What a work ethic.

Interview Jean Claude Van Damme. No interviewer ever goes deep with him.

I am seen soo Many Dorian interviews but this is the first time I am seeing Dorian actually enjoying the conversation...

I’m in total agreement with the daddy issues! I had to overcome my own demons. Bodybuilding was my refuge as well. Dorian & Lee were my inspiration in the 80’s-90’s. I work in Mental Health, this is so common unfortunately!

The more I watch Dorian the more I just love this man. I love his respect for everyone is the same. You could have a beer or joint with Dorian in a club and you would be just 2 blocks having beer/joint and a chat. Dorian’s attitude to life and respect for others is what makes him a true champion.

A true inspiration of a human being. So relatable and honest. Integrity on point.

Bodybuilding has to be the most difficult and underrated sport that exist...

I don’t remember the last time I watched a 2 hours long interview of anyone.

Patrick's studio looks like what a 10 year old thinks a successful person's house looks like.

Best interviewer, end of story. I honestly don't even like watching interviews but Valuetainment brings the best guests and Dorian Yates is easily the most savage yet most knowledgeable bodybuilders out there. He asks the right questions, lets the person elaborate his story, good job.

A great interviewer like this makes an interview so enjoyable to watch. So well versed, polite and a natural conversationalist.

The most interesting conversation I've seen with Dorian Yates so far, and I've seen a couple of popular one's...

That picture of Pat and Dorian from a few years ago is amazing for a number of reasons. Great stuff.

I’m surprised that the German giant, Gunter doesn’t get any love or respect from the bodybuilding community. Looked like a Greek god.

Top marks to the interviewer. Clearly admires Dorian but managed to make the interview full and informed

I was curious when i watched the intro but man i got absorbed by his story, that was fascinating i admire this man.

The New York contact Dorian is referring to is Steve Weinberger the owner of the Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym “The East Coast Mecca”.

Watched him win 3 of his Sandow’s and have witnessed him develop into an intelligent articulate and kind gentleman. He has my utmost admiration.

This guys the real deal.

This guys a total legend, really honest interview and interviewer looks like hes a total fan boy who asks every awkward question you can think of lol

Dedication; there's levels to it. The strength of the effort is the measure of the result. DY rare breed.

I love these long form podcasts hosted by Patrick. There's so much value that's hidden in what seems like a casual conversation between 2 interesting people

Dorian is the BEST in the business he came from a council flat in Birmingham England and used that anger and madness in a constructive way to become a 6 time Mr.Olympia. He is the best for a reason and I LOVE him for that. I grew up in a similar neighborhood in the states myself so I can relate to his situation. Cheer Dorian on he is successful and earned EVERYTHING he ever has accomplished 99.9% of people in his position would have quit. But Dorian Yates never quit and that's motivational in itself.

This is a great interview. Dorian Yates was the top bodybuilder in the 90s when I was a teenager and constantly buying muscle magazines and working out while drinking Joe weider protein shakes. I started working out at 13 years old and even though I've gone a long time without working out, it's been a constant in my life. A few years ago I was working out constantly and dedicated for 2 years straight. Going to the gym 3 to 5 days a week. Then I got an injury at work and was out of commission for 5 months. Right when I healed up the coronavirus hit and the gym's closed down. That took my 2-year dedication completely drug-free and knocked it for a loop. It's so hard to get back into it after that. But this interview with Dorian really is motivating me to get my ass back to the gym and take it seriously again. At 45 years old it doesn't get any easier. But I thank you for this interview and for all the Dorian says in this. Dorian is intelligent, down-to-earth, and honest. And he is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. also as a huge Arnold Schwarzenegger fan since I was a kid, I really liked how Dorian gave Arnold respect for being one of the best, despite Dorian not having the greatest opinion of Arnold.