About this episode
Jon Jon Park shares his experiences and memories related to his father, Reg Park, and his encounters with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Jon Jon Park, son of 3x Mr. Universe Reg Park, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Jon Jon talks about meeting Arnold for the first time in 1967 when he was a guest of his father's in South Africa, the many business interests owned by Reg Park and his memories of his dad competing in the NABBA Mr. Universe contest. Links: Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness programs Bodybuilding History: The 1960's on Amazon.com Bodybuilding History: The 1970's on Amazon.com John on RX Muscle
People in this episode
Host: John Hansen
Guest: Jon Jon Park
Topics covered
- bodybuilding
- fitness
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- NABBA Mr. Universe
- Reg Park
Keywords
- Mr. Universe
- business interests
- 1967
- South Africa
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Bodybuilding History: The 1960's, Bodybuilding History: The 1970's
Places: South Africa
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