Goob calls out a 2025 Masters Olympia competitor who placed fifth… but turns out to have an allegedly very dark heinous past
John Dorsey, better known as Goob, is back with another explosive episode of The Goob Show, this time breaking down Olympia 2025 predictions and exposing the darker corners of the bodybuilding world.
Goob kicks things off by reminding listeners that he’s been five for five in his Mr. Olympia predictions over the past five years — correctly forecasting who would win and who would place. With that track record, his breakdown of the 2025 Olympia lineup has bodybuilding fans paying close attention.
But this episode isn’t just about rankings and physiques. Goob also takes a stand against what he sees as a lack of accountability in the sport — calling out Ray Short, a convicted child predator who recently competed again, and Daylen Dunson, a Summer Shredding Houston winner convicted in a hazing-related death.
Here’s a brief rundown of the full set of topics discussed this week:
- Olympia 2025 preview – it will be the closest battle in years. There’s no clear-cut champion, and Nick Walker, Samson Dauda, and Derek Lunsford all have legitimate shots at victory.
- Goob picks Nick Walker to win. He believes Walker’s combination of physique, focus, and hunger gives him the edge.
- Goob calls for accountability. He condemns Ray Short’s return and Daylen Dunson’s competition success, arguing that bodybuilding needs ethical standards as much as competitive ones.
You can watch the full episode of The Goob Show above. Keep reading for a detailed breakdown of the podcast discussions. Let’s dive in!
Olympia 2025 Preview: The Most Competitive Year Yet
Goob opens by saying this is the most unpredictable Olympia lineup in recent history. Unlike the years dominated by a single champion, there’s no reigning king in 2025 — just a field of hungry athletes ready to claim bodybuilding’s top honor, the Sandow trophy.
Edwin’s Top Olympia 2025 Predictions
Goob’s co-host Ed offers his take on the Open division:
- 1st / 2nd: Toss-up between Samson Dauda and Nick Walker
- 3rd: Derek Lunsford
Edwin believes Dauda and Walker are neck and neck, each capable of taking the title depending on who nails their conditioning.
Goob’s Olympia 2025 Predictions: Nick Walker’s Year
Goob doesn’t hold back. He puts his five-year prediction streak on the line with this confident call:
- 1st – Nick Walker
- 2nd – Derek Lunsford
- 3rd – Samson Dauda
- 4th – Hadi Choopan
Goob calls 2025 Nick Walker’s most exciting year yet. He says even if Walker “just walks on stage without trying,” he could “destroy people.”
But Walker’s hunger, comeback story, and determination to silence critics give him an edge that, according to Goob, will be hard to overcome.
Still, Goob admits the competition is fierce across the board. The difference between first and fifth could come down to posing, fullness, or minor conditioning details.
Wild Cards to Watch at Olympia 2025
When co-host Vlad asks about potential Olympia wild cards, Goob names several athletes who could shake up the top 10:
- Andrew Jacked: Already among the sport’s elite but still developing. Goob says Jacked “needs more time” before winning the Olympia outright.
- Brandon Curry: A legend nearing the twilight of his career — Goob hopes he cracks the top 10 in what might be his final Olympia appearance.
- Tonio Burton and Martin Fitzwater: Two names Goob thinks could surprise everyone. Fitzwater, in particular, could slide into the top 5 if others miss their peak.
Goob’s takeaway: 2025’s lineup is too deep to predict with total certainty — and that’s what makes it great.
Men’s 212 Olympia Predictions
Goob is far less conflicted when it comes to the Men’s 212 division. He says the winner is “obvious” — Keone Pearson will dominate.
While Ed argues that Shaun Clarida could make a comeback and reclaim the title, Goob dismisses that idea. Clarida’s past success is impressive, he says, but Pearson has evolved into an unstoppable force.
Goob also singles out Ahmad Ashkanani as a high-risk, high-reward competitor. When Ashkanani nails his prep, he’s world-class — but his recent inconsistency makes him unpredictable.
Classic Physique: Goob’s Personal Picks
For Classic Physique, Goob keeps it simple — and personal. He says he’d love to see Ramon Dino or Justin Badurina take the title.
He also throws out a divisional shake-up idea: Mike Summerfeld moving up to Men’s 212. Goob believes that would both improve the Classic division and allow Summerfeld to dominate in 212.
Ray Short Controversy: An Allegedly Convicted Predator Back on Stage
Midway through the episode, the tone shifts. Goob calls out Ray Short, a bodybuilder who Goob alleges has previously been convicted as a child predator… and who recently competed and placed 5th at the Masters Olympia.
Goob’s outrage centers on one point: there’s no formal system to revoke or ban athletes convicted of serious crimes. Without set rules, people like Short can quietly “wait it out” and return to competition — often unnoticed by fans.
Goob urges the bodybuilding community to self-police — to stop supporting or promoting known offenders and push them out through public pressure rather than relying on the IFBB or NPC to take legal risks.
The Daylen Dunson Scandal: When Winners Have a Dark Past
The final topic of the episode dives into another disturbing headline: Daylen Dunson, the recent Summer Shredding Houston winner, was convicted in connection to a college hazing death.
Dunson, who served time after the death of student Stone Foltz, was also ordered to pay the Foltz family $6 million in a civil ruling. Despite this, he’s been making a comeback in fitness competitions — a move Goob calls “disgraceful.”
He hopes that by bringing awareness to Dunson’s past, it could pressure organizers to reconsider his Summer Shred victory or prevent future appearances.
Wrap Up
Goob’s Olympia 2025 predictions are bold, data-backed, and packed with personality — but what makes this episode hit harder is his refusal to ignore uncomfortable truths.
Whether he’s calling Nick Walker the unstoppable favorite or exposing past criminals trying to reenter the sport, Goob reminds listeners why The Goob Show remains one of bodybuilding’s most honest and outspoken podcasts.
