Dennis Wolf Talks About the Injury that Forced Him to Retire

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  • čas přidán 1. 05. 2021
  • The May 2nd episode of “The Menace Podcast” was a first for host Dennis James. He had talked to featured guest Dennis Wolf many times, but James said this will be the first time that he had a full conversation with the 2014 Arnold Classic Champion in English. Wolf and James both grew up in Germany, so their conversations had always been in that language. Another language they both know is the language of bodybuilding, and the old friends talked plenty about that.
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Komentáře • 216

  • @Headloss
    @Headloss Před 3 lety +27

    He not only looks super healthy here, but he also looks 10yrs younger.

  • @molasorrosalom4846
    @molasorrosalom4846 Před 3 lety +121

    I gotta say.......this was one of the best podcasts/interviews I've ever watched.

    • @filipjirousek8047
      @filipjirousek8047 Před 3 lety +2

      Agreed!

    • @DennisTheMenaceJames
      @DennisTheMenaceJames Před 3 lety +14

      I appreciate the kind words

    • @JesusOnlySavesEternally
      @JesusOnlySavesEternally Před 3 lety

      @@DennisTheMenaceJames ITS THE TRUTH...lol your next guest Joe Rogan

    • @fishing4happiness610
      @fishing4happiness610 Před 3 lety +1

      I almost skipped it... but man glad I didn't. Dennis Wolf is such a down to earth guy...a dude I could share a drink with over a fire and bs with. A great perspective on life and a much NEEDED breath of fresh air in these weird times.

    • @xxblade.2272
      @xxblade.2272 Před 3 lety +1

      DJ is a good host and I enjoy his interviews, but this time he interrupted his guest way too much. Just let the man talk, that's the reason he's here.

  • @dukenukem9770
    @dukenukem9770 Před 3 lety +68

    I remember being at an Arnold classic expo in Ohio (circa 2010) and seeing that the Wolf’s booth had the longest line. It was even longer than Ronnie Coleman’s…

    • @LA4HINGIS
      @LA4HINGIS Před 3 lety +1

      Wow my last time in Columbus

  • @ifbbpronataliacoelho
    @ifbbpronataliacoelho Před 3 lety +39

    Another great episode!! I love to hear these stories from back then. The brotherhood of you is just awesome, we need more of this in our sport.
    Wolf was one of the first bodybuilders I started following when I got into bodybuilding.
    TMP rocking it!!! #themenacepodcast

  • @30pipeliner
    @30pipeliner Před 3 lety +18

    It is so great to see Dennis Wolf back on the scene doing interviews. He is one of the Legends in the sport and being interviewed by another legend equals a bad ass interview. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @mattmuscle8249
    @mattmuscle8249 Před 3 lety +28

    THIS GOING TO BE A GREAT INTERVIEW THIS IS THE BEST BODYBUILDING CHANNEL ON CZcams HARDCORE AND I LOVE IT😎

  • @WaynesTW
    @WaynesTW Před 3 lety +36

    Dennis Wolf looks really healthy! Good to see him

  • @jgamez5023
    @jgamez5023 Před 3 lety +27

    The Wolf was one of my favorite bodybuilders. One of the greatest physiques ever !

    • @Josue166
      @Josue166 Před 3 lety

      👏🏾👏🏾Really? What are your favorite top 5

  • @vincenzovieri3743
    @vincenzovieri3743 Před 2 lety +7

    Wow, Dennis Wolf, "I never placed worse than second, in the Arnold Classic." that's fucking awesome! He definitely was a top 3 Mr. Olympia before his injury, he just kept improving. Sad what happened, but he accomplished a lot and made some money. Most important thing, he was able to retire young mid 30's and he has his health. Happy for you Wolf. I also had chronic back pain. I suffered and the surgery changed my life for the better. My spine was split in two, the L4 and L5 were split right in the middle and my nerves were pinched. best decision i ever made so i know what it's like.

  • @momenabdelmeged396
    @momenabdelmeged396 Před 3 lety +22

    thank you guys for speaking in english for us! :D

    • @segka8536
      @segka8536 Před 3 lety +5

      German would be nicer. Dennis is famous for his accent. Everybody loves it.

  • @huskvarsm
    @huskvarsm Před 3 lety +10

    Dennis wolf is one of my hero’s and a really nice guy I’m glad he is in a good place and has a good soul mate and I wish him total success with his shoulder surgery in Germany and I wish him a bright future in whatever he chooses to pursue.

  • @p-body9353
    @p-body9353 Před 3 lety +16

    Danke für diesen Podcast.... unglaublich Interessant von Anfang bis Ende!!! Ihr wart Topstars und seit jetzt Legenden!!! Bleibt Gesund...grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

  • @dunderwood4444
    @dunderwood4444 Před 3 lety +22

    Once again "King James " Absolutely CRUSHED IT, Outstanding interview from an insightful insider's prospective, Mr. Wolf looks FANTASTIC as does King James, Bless up from Brooklyn NY 🙏

  • @ronnyenn854
    @ronnyenn854 Před 3 lety +46

    Dennis ist immer noch einer der geilsten Bodybuilder

    • @Klaus_Kinski179
      @Klaus_Kinski179 Před 3 lety +3

      Welcher?

    • @ronnyenn854
      @ronnyenn854 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Klaus_Kinski179 der Eine 😊

    • @segka8536
      @segka8536 Před 3 lety +1

      Es macht einfach Laune ihm zuzuhören. Die Trainingsvideos mit Adolf waren immer der Hit.

  • @ssorger
    @ssorger Před 2 lety +6

    This was one of the better interviews I’ve seen on your channel, i had no idea what injury forced his retirement, glad i got to see this. Keep it up Dennis!

  • @a_tremereandsomeblood_just3642

    i worked for the americans in a german facility for years in Bavaria, and the jenitor who was from michigan talked perfect bavarian. He sayd that this the easiest to learn. BTW he married a millionaer and still was doing his job - but than he was winning in Lotto, became a Millionär as well - and still was working with us a complete year. WOW! When is grandson was born he was leaving us. What a great guy he was. Thank you Mike!

  • @tonyhuynh1276
    @tonyhuynh1276 Před 3 lety +3

    This was an awesome interview! I loved the historical context DW gave about his childhood.

  • @jhop43
    @jhop43 Před 3 lety +3

    Fantastic interview, this is the best channel going now.

  • @peterolley7159
    @peterolley7159 Před 3 lety +4

    Two of the nicest bodybuilders in the scene great interview this is going to grow fast !

  • @rituraj_sharma_v
    @rituraj_sharma_v Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Dennis James. We love to know our champions. Bring more champions for such amazing detailed video interviews. God bless.

  • @cesaravila1313
    @cesaravila1313 Před 2 lety +1

    Good to see one of the newer OG’s get love
    both Dennis are as honest as they come

  • @edwardescobar6593
    @edwardescobar6593 Před 3 lety +1

    It was a great interview I enjoy every minute of it thanks.

  • @dntfckme
    @dntfckme Před 2 lety +2

    I havent heard Wolf talk for some long time, but MAN ! His english and overall speaking improved soo much, props to him :-)

  • @maxyakubovsky5193
    @maxyakubovsky5193 Před 2 lety

    Great interview! Dennis is so humble and a legend, respect to you both👍💪

  • @jenz1138
    @jenz1138 Před 5 měsíci

    I absolutely LOVE Dennis Wolf! His story telling is great ~ he always sounds so genuine & full of wonder. Seems like such a good guy. Great interview! 💓

  • @garrygalloway5043
    @garrygalloway5043 Před 3 lety +2

    Dennis James really did his background work. He is very professional. 👍

  • @glennchua.hianbeng2440

    Just love the way both interview each other in english. Always love to see Dennis James interviews! Hope to see him in person someday. Auf wieder sehn brothers.

  • @peterbravestrong
    @peterbravestrong Před 3 lety +2

    Well done DJ. What a great interview. The Big Bad Wolf 🐺 is an absolute legend.

  • @harrisj2278
    @harrisj2278 Před 3 lety +4

    Excellent video I always loved seeing Dennis on stage what a bodybuilder. Now what I find interesting is his English accent which shows hints of both German and his Russian routes. Very cool interview.

  • @peterpartridge3612
    @peterpartridge3612 Před 2 lety

    Loving the interviews thanks Dennis!

  • @LAKKISS1
    @LAKKISS1 Před 3 lety

    Big DJ keep em coming keeps getting better and better just great rapour between your guests 💪🏻😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @radoslavmilev4896
    @radoslavmilev4896 Před 2 lety +2

    This is the best interview. Love the guy!!!

  • @sannitafl890
    @sannitafl890 Před 3 lety

    Great interview, big big contents, wonderful to see our Big Bad Wolf in this version that fits to him the way he keeps on being an absolute protagonist in the game, and I loved the way he still battles and puts some goals for future (!) Very very good job big DJ 👌🏼👏🏼and I’ll be here for the next one👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

  • @seanr2157
    @seanr2157 Před 2 lety

    Really interesting. Dennis Wolf has always been one of my favorites. And you do a great job with the podcast, Dennis! Cheers from Louisville, Ky.

  • @bertvanstaveren3178
    @bertvanstaveren3178 Před 2 lety

    Nice interview indeed...I started to listen just for a while but ended up watching the whole vid.

  • @lovyazid
    @lovyazid Před 3 lety +3

    Great interview, when Dennis asked if "You talk about it here?" I laughed so hard :D

  • @RhetoricalMuse
    @RhetoricalMuse Před 3 lety +6

    'Tell the story'...
    Then DJ proceeds to tell the story lol

  • @Omd-vz2gt
    @Omd-vz2gt Před 3 lety

    Very insightful and truthful interview 👏

  • @SwissRisi
    @SwissRisi Před 3 lety

    Tolles Gespräch, Gentlemen. Danke für die Top Unterhaltung!

  • @mrfairprice54
    @mrfairprice54 Před 3 lety

    Super Podcast und durch dich und viele solcher Podcasts habe ich wirklich mein english verbessert vor allem ich verstehe immer mehr,das aussprechen fällt noch nicht ganz so leicht aber immerhin verstehe ich immer mehr und mehr.Danke dennis weiter so.

  • @el.priest6518
    @el.priest6518 Před 3 lety

    Great interview guys!

  • @daivdbenson411
    @daivdbenson411 Před 3 lety +1

    Great interview guys you should do an other one again best interview ina while

  • @keithlilly6242
    @keithlilly6242 Před 3 lety +6

    Great guest. I love Dennis wolf. The interview was good but I kind of felt like Dennis James was interrupting wolf at times.

    • @malaysianman5941
      @malaysianman5941 Před 2 lety

      I agree, he interrupted dennis too many times, it was kinda annoying

  • @yohanesmoro5066
    @yohanesmoro5066 Před 3 lety

    Great conversation❤️

  • @rolandgaudet5226
    @rolandgaudet5226 Před 3 lety +1

    Looking great Dennis , you are one of my favorites of all time, that goes to both of you

  • @ryanmiller8405
    @ryanmiller8405 Před 3 lety +3

    I love Dennis wolf's interviews!

  • @justangelo4825
    @justangelo4825 Před 2 lety +1

    Seriously I think DJ does the best interviews In bodybuilding industry.More power to you men.

  • @TheYeti_97
    @TheYeti_97 Před 3 lety +1

    Holy shit I've never heard the jet ski story before! Great episode DJ, I never knew Dennis had such an interesting and diverse background! Would love to see Markus Ruhl on the show!

  • @operationtruth288
    @operationtruth288 Před 3 lety

    Excellent Interview

  • @aqualix7642
    @aqualix7642 Před 3 lety

    Great story about the jet ski
    You guys are LEGENDS

  • @uknightclubbouncerentertai7584

    Great interview 👌🏻

  • @alteredbeast666
    @alteredbeast666 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you dennis, terrific!

  • @Slixbrah
    @Slixbrah Před 2 lety

    Underrated interview 💪

  • @tonyjinca
    @tonyjinca Před 10 měsíci

    Two of my favorite Dennises!

  • @filipjirousek8047
    @filipjirousek8047 Před 3 lety

    Great video!

  • @segka8536
    @segka8536 Před 3 lety

    A very interesiting interview with Dennis Wolf. There are so many details I didn't know and that never were mentioned in German interviews. I am a bit shocked that Dennis never heard of Kirgistan :-D.

  • @andrewalexander2861
    @andrewalexander2861 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Mate!🙂👍🏾

  • @Serbian1985
    @Serbian1985 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow 🤩. Great podcast!!!

  • @michaelnewton8329
    @michaelnewton8329 Před 2 lety

    Good interview

  • @Amar.K72
    @Amar.K72 Před 3 lety +5

    Damn great show, call Ruhl next time please would be great

  • @aaronhunter1641
    @aaronhunter1641 Před 2 lety

    Dennis wolf is the man. Great interview Dennis James

  • @erikverstrepen3373
    @erikverstrepen3373 Před 3 lety

    Dennis, this is gold brother. You know who l want to see in a 2 hour episode ? You brother. I want to learn where you grew up. What got you into creating “the menace” physique. Your highs, and how you dealt with your lows. What hobbies you had in highschool,… what do you think ? Are you up for it ? Thx man, keep ‘em coming.

  • @ironPatriots48
    @ironPatriots48 Před 2 lety

    Dennis was one of my favorite bodybuilders and until now, I never knew how much he sounds like Arnold.

  • @chuckzamzow9
    @chuckzamzow9 Před 3 lety

    Dennis wolf is a great guy met him once at a local show he guest posed👌 wish I knew german to have a longer conversation.

  • @raijoel3990
    @raijoel3990 Před 2 lety

    Completely enjoyed ♥

  • @ricze6
    @ricze6 Před 3 lety

    The story about him growing up every American should listen too. I am the same ht. and wt. and it's perfect.He so right about the conditioning today.

  • @momenabdelmeged396
    @momenabdelmeged396 Před 3 lety

    Dennis Wolf is a very true person, much love Big Bad Wolf!!!!

  • @jamesw5713
    @jamesw5713 Před 2 lety

    Good luck to Dennis Wolf, nice guy and interesting interview.

  • @johnrodriguez5133
    @johnrodriguez5133 Před 3 lety +14

    Dennis looks like a cross between Arnold and Steve McQueen 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @gujakis4688
    @gujakis4688 Před rokem

    Great interview 😀👍
    Especially to hear about Wolf's background! Great guy btw. Funny to hear today about predictions regards to future threats to current Mr Olympia 😅
    They were only on point with Hadi Choopan... Samson, Walker and Andrew were not even in theirs dreams 🙂

  • @tomaselsukovas1025
    @tomaselsukovas1025 Před 3 lety

    put more videos or photos on conversation, please. Lets say Wolf talks about Syberia and his move to Germany. It was nice to see photos of Syberia and Germany on that date. Cause you can`t imagine the difference he felt :) The same then they talk about their competition on NPC where they both did the show - just put a photo from that show

  • @donquixote...
    @donquixote... Před 3 lety

    Dennis, man you are a natural at this...!

  • @glennchua9043
    @glennchua9043 Před měsícem

    Danke Dennis( Both Dennis James und Dennis Wolf) Peace💪✌

  • @davidcarrillo4570
    @davidcarrillo4570 Před 3 lety

    Just Tremendous! Dennis looks ready for the A-List of Dreams to Draft in any genre...Get Down! :-)

  • @rbemuscle6058
    @rbemuscle6058 Před 2 lety

    Awesome man! Dennis sounds a bit like JCVD 😂 great charisma, can see why Dennis is a popular bodybuilder.

  • @tintworld3056
    @tintworld3056 Před 3 lety +3

    Great Interview. Unless I missed it did Wolf mention if there was a specific cause of his neck injury?

  • @eebengchong
    @eebengchong Před 3 lety +1

    Army’s best condition & shape was in 2017 where he worked with the technician. Just needed the fullness to complete that look

  • @musicacc2255
    @musicacc2255 Před 3 lety +1

    DJ you are the man

  • @aleclozano7496
    @aleclozano7496 Před 3 lety

    Great podcast

  • @shininator411
    @shininator411 Před 3 lety

    That Jet ski story was wild !!

  • @vintage-genes
    @vintage-genes Před rokem

    2 Dennis 2 legends🙂

  • @hanniballecter922
    @hanniballecter922 Před 3 lety

    I always remember the epic MD cover with Ruhl & Wolf...2 favourite BB...still itchin to get a Gorrilla wear "Wolf 11" jersey to represent 🤙

  • @candicebluesloan3356
    @candicebluesloan3356 Před 3 lety

    2 of my favorite bbers ever, they are awesome , freaky back in the day

  • @antallthewaylive
    @antallthewaylive Před 3 lety

    Great conversation and stories 👍🏾

  • @gabepeterson4420
    @gabepeterson4420 Před 3 lety

    Great show. Met Dennis Wolf years back. So humble and approachable. Nice to see the sport has not changed him.

  • @TimoHannemann
    @TimoHannemann Před 3 lety

    Big Respectfully Greeting regards from Germany my FRIENDS 💪😎👍

  • @captaincurt62
    @captaincurt62 Před 3 lety

    Excellent! 💪😃👍

  • @juliemaiz8615
    @juliemaiz8615 Před 3 lety

    The bad wolf is simply amazing. Definitely miss him!!

  • @musclebone7875
    @musclebone7875 Před 3 lety +1

    Dennis Wolf is a cool dude!

  • @CD-wp4vs
    @CD-wp4vs Před 3 lety

    When is the episode with Shaun Clarida going to be released?

  • @marjanjahangiri9829
    @marjanjahangiri9829 Před rokem

    Legend 🙌🏆

  • @Dany-fn7pj
    @Dany-fn7pj Před 3 lety

    Dennis the real life lifeguard 💪saving the wolf

  • @killercage534
    @killercage534 Před 2 lety +2

    58:00 when he doesn’t know if he can talk about steroids or not …priceless 😂

  • @bryanfrombuffalo7685
    @bryanfrombuffalo7685 Před 3 lety

    I think both of u guys look way better now ...

  • @barrykitchen8200
    @barrykitchen8200 Před 3 lety +1

    I haven't been to the doctors that check it out but I'm pretty sure I have a similar situation. Because I'm right side dominant. But within this last year-and-a-halfI've noticed certain movements on my left are stronger and my left side from my shoulder to the triceps and biceps and even trapped in chest. It's bigger.and I really have to try to concentrate on mind muscle connection to even feel a good pump. So essentially if there's a different type of training that goes well with this type of injury. I'm all ears.I'm not trying to put size on anymore because I'm 40 years old and 6 years ago I had well the start of back surgeries and then a fusion l3 l4 l5 and L6.like I said I know I have some kind of nerve impingement or atrophy due to the pinched nerve. I just don't want to get surgery. From 32 years old up until 35I've had two back surgeries, left rotator cuff, two hernias, my left ACL my right MCL both of my shins and my right ankle along with getting shrapnel taken out of my lower back and right quad. And someof my best friend will in my lap. Yes I said that right or you read that right. Bone. We got hit by a roadside bomb over in Baghdad 2008. And wellnot only shrapnel from the explosion but shrapnel from by the way of shards of bone from will that was sitting behind me. I guess the saying is true you always have them with you right? LOL

    • @barrykitchen8200
      @barrykitchen8200 Před 3 lety

      One good thing though about my back surgery or surgery is rather. In Pennsylvania is name is Dr rajjoub.and the government actually sought him out to do surgery on President Carter's back. So I figured if he was good enough to do President Carter's back he can do mine. I am proud to say thatto this day through all those surgeries I've never once taken pain medication. Except when they gave it to me in the hospital. Not even a Tylenol.

  • @garrygalloway5043
    @garrygalloway5043 Před 3 lety +1

    I am surprised with his look that Dennis has never considered acting.
    As far as action heroes there is a gap in the market. When Arnold acted a violent scene, it looked much more convincing compared to other actors.

  • @Leonstar811
    @Leonstar811 Před 3 lety +4

    Es wird Zeit das Du wieder Deutsch sprichst Dennis...sonst verlernst Du es noch..))))) Respekt for Dennis Wolf. He have done what he can do , to stay so long Time on the Top..

  • @ajaydalaya2195
    @ajaydalaya2195 Před 2 lety

    My favorite bodybuilder.

  • @MrTikdo
    @MrTikdo Před 3 lety

    very good

  • @ronanhughes9498
    @ronanhughes9498 Před 3 lety +7

    Man DJ just needs to stop talking so much and interruptin his guests