Pro Bodybuilding Weekly 03-08-10 – The Arnold Classic Report
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The radio voice of pro bodybuilding covers the 2010 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic. Special guests include runner-up Phil Heath, Head Judge Jim Rockell, Flex Magazine Editor-in-Chief Allan Donnelly and the world’s #1 Figure competitor Nicole Wilkins-Lee. Hosted by Dan Solomon and Bob Cicherillo. Visit the show online at www.BodybuildingRadio.com and subscribe to the podcasts at http://feeds.feedburner.com/probodybuildingweekly
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