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On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich step away from rugby and dive headfirst into the chaos surrounding the 2026 New York Pro. From controversial placings and heated online reactions to breakout physiques and Olympia implications, the guys break down everything fans are arguing about in the IFBB Pro League right now.

Did the judges get the top 3 right? Was politics involved? And what do the New York results mean for the road to the 2026 Mr. Olympia?

The debate only gets bigger as the hosts preview the stacked 2026 Pittsburgh Pro just one week later. With many of the same competitors returning for immediate rematches, Austin and Dietrich discuss whether judging consistency will hold up — or if completely different placings could expose bigger issues inside modern bodybuilding judging.

Dietrich is especially fired up for the legendary Pittsburgh guest posing lineup, featuring some of the biggest names in bodybuilding today. Could a single guest pose completely change Olympia's predictions? Which physiques are peaking at the perfect time? And who is actually the current favorite to win the Sandow?

From IFBB controversy and bodybuilding politics to Olympia predictions, physique analysis, and fan reactions, this episode is packed with everything bodybuilding fans are talking about right now.

Drop your Olympia predictions and New York Pro hot takes in the comments — did the judges nail it or completely miss the mark?

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