#177 Cam George & Tom Stanley - Back-to-Back Wins

The Flex boys Dean catch up with Olympia-bound athletes Tom Stanley and Cam George fresh off their qualifying wins in Taiwan. They dig into what they actually expect from themselves at the biggest show of their careers. They talk backstage comparison strategy, why obsessing over your own condition isn't your job, and why pumping someone up for the win isn't a great idea.

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0:00 — Guest intro
3:11 — How Cam & Tom met Dean
5:10 — Ryan's prep update
3:38 — Mr. Olympia reality not sinking in yet
9:10 — Tom's recap of celebrating the Taiwan win Solo
11:20 — Cock sock stories
14:23 — Olympia expectations (Cam & Tom)
19:40 — Qualifying points & Olympia schedule
22:03 — Mentality: Olympia vs. a normal show
26:18 — Presentation, pump timing & backstage strategy
29:35 — George's PSA on hyping up athletes
33:17 — "Bodybuilding is a comparison game" + Ryan's analysis
39:54 — Embracing the milestone & measuring against rivals
44:50 — Biggest room for improvement + "that's your job"
50:48 — Coaching in-person vs. remote, weigh-in logistics
56:02 — Vegas heat, China travel & internet restrictions
1:01:35 — Belt reveal & fan Q&A (pro card picks)
1:08:57 — Amateur/masters talk, venue logistics, calorie challenge
1:15:29 — Tampa show recap & predictions
1:19:24 — Two Truths and a Lie (Tom & Cam)
1:28:52 — Wrap-up & sign-off