Ric Drasin Interview: Rich Piana’s Heart Couldn’t Take It | Iron Cinema
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A lot of us in the Generation Iron offices are still reeling from the passing of Rich Piana - especially as many have met him personally in the process of filming Generation Iron 2. I decided to reach out to Ric Drasin, who was a well known long time friend to Rich Piana, to get more context and insight into Rich's passing.
Ric Drasin has been releasing honest, entertaining, and informative videos on CZcams for quite some time... so I knew that he would be able to have a frank and reflective conversation with me about Rich Piana's life leading up to his tragic death. We touch upon the rumors of recreational drug use, his past heath issues, and the kind of life Rich always pushed to live even up to the very last few days. You can watch our full interview above.
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73 years old! SEVENTY-THREE YEARS OLD! Looking good Ric
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73?
@@yeseniarubiramirezpani4095 I agree qwerty.
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@@Icbccc Good, and you?
And now here we are 5 years later and Ric is gone as well. Two of my absolute favorite gents in the iron game. RIP to both of you, love you guys. Thank you for this interview.
I always liked him. He was upfront and honest about everything he was doing. Good guy.
Exactly!
Rich was great guy entertainment quality and just in general honesty really liked the guy may he rip
He wasn't honest about all the silicone he got injected into his arms, legs shoulders and back was he? You seriously don't believe he was all muscle😉
@@brendanbell4732 yeah I'm sorry. Rich lied a shit ton about what he was able to achieve even with steroids. He didn't get that big with steroids. Look at his actual bodybuilding career. That's the biggest he ever actually was with steroids. The rest is synthetic as in fake. It's not muscle it doesn't contract. Rich's problems were compounded by the fact he was carrying 40 lbs of extra weight that is completely useless, even more so than fat tissue.
Steroids will eventually kill you .
And now we've also lost Ric. Rest In Power Ric & Rich.
He was juicing his whole life too, he thought he did it the smart way but this is proof that there is no right way with steroids, it shortens your life end of story
Which is why I prefer a lean look for bodybuilding
Vinnie DeLuca well said, steroids are bad for you and thats it....didn’t know ric passed away too so Rest In Peace to the both of them
He had 1 kidney and got to 76 while doing steroids. I think if he had 2 then he'd still be here
@@matthewtonna1 what's this about steroids being bad
We all mocked and trolled Rich but deep inside everyone loved him. :(
Stasiu. Hello. I am a fan of Rich Piana and never trolled or mocked him. But I agree. I think many fans just good naturedly mocked him. Imitating how he talked and such. But no real harm was meant with most of them.
Everyone except his heart, his heart hated him so much he attacked him
@@dbz739921 lol
It's basically like when friends troll each other just for good fun. People made Rich memes and had a laugh but most genuinely loved the dude cause you could just tell he was a good guy that really appreciated all his fans.
But the man did not love himself, several people have said, he did not seem happy, plus that bigger by the day series which balloon his weight above 300 pounds did not did him any good, add that Sara introduced him to hard drugs per his own admission
Rich was a kid at heart and unlimited humility. Everytime he spoke, it was emotion like he was counting the days before he died. Ive been an athlete my whole life but Listening to Riches advice in general enhanced my ability in the track and field and life as a whole. He wasnt just a bodybuilder. He was more human and real than most people could ever imagine.
I still miss him with all my heart, He will be never be forgotten, athlete and gentleman.
You shouldn’t use heart references when it comes to Rich. It was what killed him.
when i see his videos , i just feel better, i have no words for him, i just feel sorry for myself i no longer can see him doing sports, going to eat, going to expo, learning from him being a human and i will always miss you
He smack dat slow guy
Oh the drama....he ran into the open knife (voluntarily).
So cut that overdramatic crap. Seriously.
Rich was a good guy, his self image addiction ran his body and heart into the ground. It’s a bummer.
good at doing drugs
Pride. The greatest sin.
idk if he was a 'good guy' but he was upfront, honest and knew what he wanted from this life. if nothing else respect him for that
“You only have one life. Don’t play with it.”
Rest In Peace sir 😞
He played with it. Did drugs, did alcohol and did steroids. And he’s got issues with being smaller. All kinds of issues.
@@dannylin5980 steroids alone can lead you to the same destiny.. people love to say was the alcohol but it wasnt
@@cghiotto yeepyeep! Treasure your life and don't become one of these crazy people. They took the fall for us. Learn from it.
R.I.P Rich Piana. CZcams hasnt been the same without new videos from you
Rep In Pēāce
yeah definitely CZcams really isn't the same without some stupid f****** steroided f****** Behemoth loser f****** guy who f****** lifts weights all damn day
John Wilson wow what a positive person
And what an idiotic role model!
@@johnwilson2284 must be tough huh
RIP Piana!
The internet is odd. It's strange how you can feel kinda sad about someone passing... who you really don't personally know. It's gotta be the videos, how they are a window into people's lives.
Anyway. I'll miss his videos.
dru Stories I think in Richs case its not only the videos. Its his personality and honesty about what he was doing. He was just such a real guy. Sad that he died that early :(
get big!!!! eat food!!!! put more roids!!!!
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I don't feel a bit sorry for his friends and family but I do not feel any pain of loss. It's sad that his life ended while he was still pretty young. His company still had more potential to grow and his fans are probably gonna miss out on some things. It's pretty sad when you have to go without saying goodbye.
FukushimaInu ... very true
I listen to that guy he was one of the most honest straightforward likable nice people I hope he's with God
I was a big fan of Rich and really miss his personality and videos. I don't work out myself but found his lifestyle very entertaining. How people can say that they are glad he is not with us anymore is very disturbing to me and inhumane. I kind of wish he was still around and being his entertaining self. 😔
The importance of cardio is not stressed enough, cardio strengthens your heart and makes it more efficient at pumping blood.
Gin coopland 100%
running, fast walking ?But how Ronnie Coleman save his heart ?
true for sure. But if your bodyweight is 300% your genetic limit, no ones heart can handle that
He did cardio
@@TheRealEffluence yeah, but he was too big to do any good cardio/enough to offset his size.
3:50 "I take testosterone and I'm 73". This guy is 73?! He looks DAMN GOOD for his age!
He looks like 60 to 65.
@@mickythompson3807 It was only my opinion ofcourse.
ya maby just because he taking it. Joe rogan said it it brings you back a year of 10 maby more depence how your body is damaged over the years
@@dokterkarel its not that sorry i just never liked the dude ..
@Tim Allen RIP
Ric Drasin sir that was a wonderful interview and your kind words about Rich inspired us all. Thank you
I remember coming home and watching Rich's crazy videos and drinking my pre-workout before going to the gym, the interwebs hasn't been the same since he left.
Not at all. kind of feel like im missing out on some amazing motivation if he was still here.
Rich had been talking about downsizing for years, he just couldn't handle it mentally. Ultimately he would rather die than get down to a healthy size. Rich gave his life to stay big.
Mark Richardson smh
He was really jammed up , he couldnt downsize because of the PMMA !!!! Plus all of the Tattoo's. He probably looked in the mirror one day and said"Why did i do this to myself" That led to the drug usage as a escape.
David Orelj Exactly. He would have looked funny with those oversized arms filled with pmma and s smaller frame
He was really jammed up. He did irreversible damage with that PMMA.
why he couldn't downsize because the tattoos? i don't get your point
I have profound respect for Ric's honesty here. Thanks for staying humble.
RIP Rich Piano
*plays natty anthem*
Agree 100%, down to earth, no BS.
Яičh Comančhe was my favorite nʌtty profεssør
YEAH HE WAS SO HONEST HE GOT 10,000 PEOPLE TO END THEIR LIFE 40 YEARS EARLY BY ENDORSING DRUGS THAT KILL YOU
This loser embodied everything that has turned wrong about the world today...the bigger is better mentality, a disgusting portrayal of self-indulgence, greed, superficiality...the list goes on. 30 years ago this clown would be as unknown as other trash people like the Kardashians and other trash TV losers. Everyone was waiting for this loser to kick the bucket. We all knew it was coming. He was a very BAD PERSON because his entire business was built on LIES and PROMOTION OF MATERIAL GOODS. Piana was a complete fraud. He lied about everything and he influenced many young naive kids, giving them fake news, disinfo and many other things in order to generate google adsense revenues which was his #1 means of income. He never mentioned that. Piana got what he deserved. The world has too many con men as it is. One less is for the best. Piana, burn in hell.
i heard when he first went into the hospital but didnt hear anything after and today i read up that he died and i was soo fuckin shocked i couldnt believe it, i thought he be in and out of the hospital. rip rich 0
Ric your show introduced me to Rich thank you so much!! He was here for a good time not a long time... You guys taught me so much.. Rip Rich
I saw Rich Piana speak many years ago at motivational speaking. He admitted to using to get big and warned and regretted not getting where he wanted to be naturally and gave examples of real competitors who got there. He said he was impatient and simple cutted corners at first and it got our of hand. He was no liar and he inspired all of us present. Super down to earth guy. Sad sad loss...
The old guy talks a lot of sense.
I remember thinking as I watched bigger by the day that it couldn't be good to do that to your body.
Rip rich
I old guy did several interviews with him talking about how to take riods so he should have nothing to say
Rich was sweating in many of Rics shows. And even the shows where he wasnt sweating his breathing was not normal. He seemed to be struggling to keep his breath or something.
Both Rich and Ric will always remain beautiful human beings! I miss both of them very much! And always will! 😢💪
Very good interview! He very well of Rich & his legacy. I love how he described his character, and though I don't know him I can see EVERYTHING he said abt him (just from what I saw from his videos). He will be sorely missed ❤️.
That was a GREAT interview! Ric is an absolute CLASS ACT.
I loved Rich. Very smart guy. God bless you Rich Piana. Thank You Ric for saying very nice things about Rich.
Smart? Don't think there's any proof of that. The dude died from doing extremely stupid things to his body. Let's be honest here. I really don't see the smartness. He was en entertaining guy. An interesting dare devil. But not smart.
he had millions of dollars, a giant succesful company and a giant mansion, and you call him an idiot?, while I would never agree with his lifestyle ,an idiot would not be able to go as far as he did.
so you think anyone with money is smart. I guess Trump and Kayne West must both have IQ's in the 160's then. Money does not equal smarts. Taking roids to get that big is a mental disorder and anyone with brain knows your heart can't take that shit.
What smart person spends all that time trying to build a company and then treats his body like a dumpster, doing all the drugs under the sun ending up killing himself at the age of 46. Is that a smart strategy in your mind?! To destructively lead a life that contradicting is the pinnacle of stupidness. Btw, you are exaggerating Rich wealth. His California homes were all rented, he bought and sold used cars. Wake up kiddo, betta idolize someone smart instead. You seem very naive.
So long rich. And thank you for everything. He's not the owner of 5% Nutrition just a shareholder. His home was rented. The property portfolio he spoke about may have been a fabrication, a means to explaining his flashy accoutrements.
Lift in paradise Rich you were a true inspiration!
Excellent interview. Ric is a very well spoken man and the questions are spot on.
Great interview . Could listen to the older guy talk all day
What a good loyal friend Rich was blessed to be surrounded by people who care about you is the greatest blessing.
I miss tuning in and watching his videos, and seeing what was new with him he seemed so genuine and positive.
Great video and well said! So sad both of these guys are gone now but their legacies will live on for years and years to come!
I miss him.its so weird not to see him on my subscriptions anymore.RIP Rich!
Great interview. I really miss Rich and his videos. RIP big brother 1971-2017.
thanks for publishing this video
Thanks for the respect that you gave him.((ric's)). much appreciated and respect to you. 👍🏆
Gonna miss the guy. No one can fill the void of his persona and charisma
This dude is so down to earth, so full of good sense and wisdom, hope I'm even close to being like this at his age, should I be lucky enough to live that long.
I just started listening to Rich,so sorry he passed,I love this guy .He is so honest and wise on bodybuilding.He said it the way it was and was dead on..
A very respectful and good interwiew. Ric Drasin was open about his friend and also very respectful
this makes me sad, I really liked rich and hope he is resting well where ever he is in this existence
Was a down to earth guy loved his attitude was always great to watch and listen to .. thank you for this video
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smithbobby68 rich was to big in heart deparment
Great interview. Rich was lucky to have a friend like you.
I’m sorry to hear about this. He seemed like a great guy!
I think Rich's biggest thing was his charisma. Whether he was a bullshitter or not, I just enjoyed to hear him talk. Even though most of the things he was saying about the diet, training etc. didn't really make a lot of sense and were mostly bro-science, he had this way of saying it that made you wanna sit down and listen. A great entertainer, even though I only knew him from CZcams I really miss him and in the back of my mind I still can't believe he is really gone. Every time I look at my sub-box I keep thinking that there will be a new video and once again I'm gonna hear "GOOD FUCKIN' MORNING", or "HEEEY, WASSUP EVERYONE". He had such a strong presence.. RIP
nEOn1nja, exactly. Rich was entertaining. He had a way of making you feel as if he was talking to you. That he cared.
Christopher Wood Honestly, I think that shined through because Rich really DID care. He loved motivating people who were hungry for success and he loved watching them succeed. He was a super positive guy and even amidst all his health struggles in the last couple years, he was never negative.
We need more people like Rich Piana in this world. Not less.
nE0n1nja summed it up well man!
Я.I.P. Яičh Atlas 1971 dash 2017
Great interview, great questions and nice to see a interviewer let his guest speak..
its really true that the heart cannot take it anymore, Respect to you Rich Piana. RIP
Very good interview.respectful and I believe the truth.thanks ric for your prospective.rick piana RIP.
Can't believe we are talking about funeral of Rich Piana. We should be talking about his shake times, cars, gym etc. RIP good man, you were one of a kind, definitely lived a life of no regrets.
He/ll be bœried widh his cαrs ænd penguins in his Xânadu Complex, bʌt will donate his tat exoskêleton to dhe H∴R∴ Geiger Museum
I wish he lived to be 70
Coco pebbles! Busted ! Cookie time 🍪 haha 😆 miss that dude !!
It’s insane how some people still hate on him he inspired me to live my life the way I want to without caring about other people he definitely did live the way he wanted to
Sorry 4 ur loss Ric , Rich sounded like a great guy all the way
Great interview
73!!! Wow, he looks and sounds amazing.
he was born with 1 kidney , died 4 days ago
Being born with 1 kidney doesn't kill you. What did?
I just learned about Rich Piana this year. I wish that I could have met him in Person. I have learned So Much from his Videos. MUCH RESPECT TO HIM ALWAYS. R.I.P. BROTHER.
He was a Royd head. It's like looking up to a meth head 🤭
I met Rich at FIBO 2017. Great person, heart as big as his arms. RIP bro, we love ya !! See you in Walhalla Gym !
Erik Verstrepen yea, having a heart as big as his arms is EXACTLY what killed him !
Great video! Good info. Thx for the honesty.
Great interview Ric.... Miss Rich :( still cant believe he is gone..
Great interview with a great guy. You asked all the right questions.
Ryk sounds like Caine in “Menace II Society” (1993) durĩng interrogation He prôbably did it himsêlf by sœrvĩng Яičh æ “hαt dose”
GOOOOOOOOD FUCKEN MORNING GAWD DAMNET
Thanks Ric
Miss the guy.
Rob Stang I don wan him dead
Rob stang I know you're trying to imitate Rich's accent but It's spelt "GOD". State our Lord's name correctly.
TheBmwyallaa it's "spelled," not "spelt."
You might want to take your own advice next time dummy.
ziggy morris Spelled vs. spelt
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Wow what a stunner would you believe a year ago I would dab in and out of Rich's videos and I came across one today and I just found out he passed away which is still like a shock to me what a stunner. God bless this honest man who lived his life the way he chose to live it.
Rest In Peace rich , I’m watching all your videos to keep you alive in spirit
WELL SAID RIC.
MUCH RESPECT💪
Ričh ænd Ric togedher wœre like Doctor Frankenštein ænd Professor Hyde
I wish Rich was still with us
Wow, the old fellow being interviewed in this is really insightful and wise. I was sittin' up and listening to him right to the end.
@bitterman co You sound bitter, but there's more to the guy. I would not call him an idiot. He lived his life and was a kind guy. That's pretty damn good.
Never had the pleasure to meet the man in person but felt like I knew him☺️ RIP Rich Piana 😪
Excellent interview. I wish others who are about to give an interview would watch this before the cameras start rolling and they open their mouths.
Rest in peace Rich. You inspired many people.
Feel sad watching this ric and rich Rip
Your a great friend man rare to have someone like you ..
You speak great words...
I feel your loss brother... my tongue feels my missing teeth everyday!
R.I.P Rich.Never got to meet you but you were awesome and honest.God bless
The man died doing what he loved. Huge respect for him!
He was way too young... Moron
He loved getting his hair cut? Weird
He died getting a haircut. Doubt he loved getting a haircut.
died being a poser tryin to be something he wasn't. had he actually enjoyed working out and reaping the benefits of working out (healthy body) he would still be alive. he lived his life for show. then they had his showing. the end. I think he might have been mentally handicapped and just tried to hide it behind muscle. dude was not normal in any aspect.
Gasping for air with the muscle that pumps blood through your body shorting out in agonizing pain? Yeah, he probably loved that.
Megarexia kills. I think Ric said it right, doesn't matter if your overweight on muscles or fat. The heart is struggling with the weight and your are obese in any case. Many guys that are out of shape with a belly but weigh much less than big BBs are actually much healthier.
ventende muscle requires more blood and oxygen than fat.
ventende True. Loads of muscles require lot of oxygenation and that is too much work for the heart. That's another reason to stay more on the leaner side, even if you wanna be bigger.
Being very tall ain't too optimal either as that accumulates alot of weight too. There's alot of basketball players that should monitor their heart often. Being 211 cm / 83 inches tall can't be good for anyone although your fit. Very tall people that exceeds even that height normally don't reach old age. The ticker can't take it.
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I was and still am a huge fan of Rich...ill always continue to support his company and legacy...ill never forget how I became introduced to Rich Piana..i was sitting at home on the couch..in a major depression that was all ready going for awhile...i was down and out and going no where fast...one of his videos popped up on my timeline and I was like...who the fuck is this monster..from that moment on, I started watching all his videos...his videos combined wit my determination brought me out of.my depression and got me back into the gym...he motivated me so much and made me believe in myself again...from that moment on, my whole life changed and I became a totally different person...i just want to say thank you Rich..you were a pleasure to listen to and watch..may you rest in peace...GOD NEEDED A TRAINER, THATS WHY HE TOOK YOU SO EARLY...
The way u talk about him was very respectful and loving.wish I could have met him. Rest in peace rich see u on the other side . God bless and to all a bless day🙏❤️❤️
Rip Rich. The world is full of jealous people, it always has and it always will.
Rich was a huge guy and a huge inspiration for many people, including me.
Rich was an awesome guy you could definitely tell though he was starting to worry about his health. He did a video where he thought he was having kidney issues and you could tell he was pretty nervous even at the doc going for igf1 you can tell he's trying to get on a healthier regiment and routine. I think your a 100% right though at all costs he was going to be huge because that's what his fans wanted it's to bad the world lost a great one rip rich
Яičh's brajn gαt more swole dhan Kali Grēēn's bʌtt in dhat êpisode of “Rajsĩng Hope”
great interview.
RIC, thanks for the interview!
they both are gone now
I miss Rich Piana. Charisma, personality and authenticity this new generation of Fitness CZcamsrs doesn’t have.
RICH PIANA WAS THE MOST CHARISMATIC BODY BUILDER EVER, hope you are in a better place now!
Venom FPV he’s in heaven having a extra scoop of his favourite Ben and Jerry’s icecream before he goes to sleep
He was amazing!!!!!. No matter how you feel about what he did, he was beyond anything
Man such a sad soul lost way to soon if you truly look this guy up and watch his deep meaningful conversations through interviews you’ll learn how great this guy truly was and how truthful he was about what he was doing to push a more powerful and a good positive way to achieve your goals no matter what,I truly love this man and very sad he’s gone
Deep meaningful conversation? Every other word out of his mouth was god dammit and mother fucker. lol
Rich had a true genuine side of which you knew he wanted to help and inspire people and he succeeded in that. Its unfortunate that he got obsessed with being big and taking all those drugs and he paid the ultimate price with his life. Wonderul guy and will be missed. Rest in peace Rich.
Back in 1996 Drasin and Piana owned a panini shop together on the Venice beach boardwalk called "Ric's Natural Pianinis". Best paninis ever I've ever had. If it wasn't for the steroid bust that happened later that year they would have been bigger than Subway today.
youtube comments are the fucking best lmao
Sebastian Dangerfield I edited it. We natty now?
Are you high??
Sebastian Dangerfield who fucking cares who right's what if every one gets the point. Guess you think you are better then other ppl or severe OCD.
Sebastian Dangerfield Haha thanks for the correction. I initially used "would have", only after seeing the masses use "would of" I started assuming that was right.
WOW RICH WAS HUGE MAN !!
I loved seeing you next to him in a chair side by side and your a big dude old man!
Great interview...
The guy 100% told the truth as he felt it was...
Never mocked or trolled Rich! Respect everyone!
This is a bang up job explaining his legacy and the part with the missing tooth is such a simple but perfect analogy of losing a friend.
Great interview
Great honest guy, i know he won`t rest in paradise, i imagine him train with the angels
What ever it takes, babes..
Nice goodbye video to the legend.
Rich Piano was my favourite lounge singer
@Jerry Thomas ok daddy
When Rich died I couldn't see another video of him until today, I've slowly accepted the loss for the bodybuilding world. Like Ric said "he was a really nice guy"".
Real interview. Ric stay true
Absolutely love Ric's Corner. HE IS THE EQUALIZER BABY!!
perSAUNA
if he had've lived
Fukushimalnu....he said Ric, not Rich. Ric is known as the equalizer.
“His wife and his girlfriend” lol
I admired his strength in paving his own path. Not caring what anyone thinks. RIP Rich.
I had nothing but respect for him. He told you as it is. Honestly
He had the opposite of anorexia. One huge dude. RIP
bigorexia, its a real thing
RIP RICH
THE FUCKING INTRO MUSIC SUUUUUCKS!!!!
Donkey Kong Federer Sucks why you hating bro ? What's your problem
Jack this guy is a fucking Hater BIGTIME prob jealous as fuck Bc he don't have shit in life.
Vincent Cagnone
Don't be ignorant, Im Unavailable. Piana took off to Florida to evade his creditors. Everything he had wasn't owned, it was leased. If you think he was making money hand over fist, then you're even more ignorant than Piana was.
Sad they both are gone, love their videos.
Rich was one of those people that I wanted to meet just because of his willingness to live life how he wanted without judgement from anyone else.