2WL Episode 110- Marcus Adodo
On this episode of 2 White Lights we interviewed on the best 83 kg lifters in the world and making his 93kg debut soon at 2021 Raw Nationals, Marcus Adodo (@musclemanmarcus). We discussed: - Marcus's history being a top 5 83 kg lifter - Why he's decided to move up a weight class - When its time for lifters to move up a weight class - Which lifters may need to move up a weight class - The "media" and how annoying it could get - Handling pressure - and he give his "lifter rating"
12 Touko 20211h 30min
2WL Episode 109- Josh Rohr
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had USAPL executive board member, powerlifting coach, competitor, and the founder of 'Primetime" Josh Rohr (@teamrohr) on the program and we discussed: - How Josh got his start in the sport of powerlifting (6:19-11:31) - The growth of "primetime", the improvements he had to make, its growing influence on powerlifting, and the desire to make a meet that beneficial for the lifters (11:34-47:49) - USAPL/IPF relations and how lifters can get their voices heard (47:51-66:30) - What Josh would like his legacy to be in powerlifting (66:33)
10 Touko 20211h 22min
2WL Episode 108- Which Powerlifter Would be a "Cheat Code"?
On this episode of 2 White Lights, Steve DeNovi is back and we discuss our 2WL topic, "Which powerlifter would be a 'cheat code'". We discuss: - Which powerlifter(s) would be equivalent to Micheal Vick in Madden 2004 - We break down squat, bench, and deadlift and see who the outliers are on male/female lifters - We create our "cheat code" lifter - And discuss which lifters "perks" would give them an ultimate ratings boost (equipment, attire, rituals, etc.)
7 Touko 20211h 12min
2WL Episode 107- Panagiotis Tarinidis
On this episode of 2 White Lights, I had one of the best 66 kg lifters in the world, French Lifter P
30 Huhti 20211h 37min
2WL Episode 106- President of the USAPL Larry Maile
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had the President of the USAPL, Dr. Larry Maile (@larrymaile) to discuss the relationship between the USAPL and IPF. Topics covered: - Explanation from Dr. Maile on the current issues between the USAPL/IPF and why the new drug testing mandates are problematic for the USAPL (7:30-23:40) - What would the immediate action be from the USAPL be if they did decide to leave the IPF. Discussion on a potential pro/am series and Dr. Mailes thoughts on a potential IPF affiliate in the United States (23:44-32:35) - The potential loss of sponsorships if the USAL does leave the IPF. (32:36-38:26) - Dr. Maile explains what the USAPLs reaction would be to a potential national suspension from the IPF for lifters who decide to do other untested or International meets. (38:28-47:12) - The future goals for the USAPL as an organization (47:14-55:40) - Dr. Maile gives an explanation on media rights in the USAPL (55:41-58:17) - What steps need to be take for the USAPL to leave the IPF (58:20-73:30) - Responses to speculations of the USAPL not being "drug free" (73:32-78:08) - Closing statement on the main objective of the USAPL (78:10)
28 Huhti 20211h 20min
2WL Episode 105- Kern US Open Recap With Garrett Fear
On this episode of 2 White Lights Garett Fear joins us to recap both days of the Kern US Open: - Day 1 (7:25-61:04) - Day 2 (61:06)
26 Huhti 20212h 3min
2WL Episode 104- 2WL March Madness "Grand Prix" and More USAPL/IPF Talk
On this episode of 2 White Lights we come to the conclusion of our 2WL March Madness brackets by having our "Grand Prix" matchup between Ashton Rouska and Amanda Lawrence (8:26-37:02). We also continue the talk on the ongoing saga of the USAPL possibly leaving the IPF. We discuss more of the issues regarding drug testing at the local level, what the USAPL means to the IPF as far as competition, the glaring issues of only having IPF approved equipment at local meets, and some breaking news in the middle of the show!! (37:05)
23 Huhti 20211h 29min
2WL Episode 103- Should the USAPL Leave the IPF?
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we were joined by Joe Stanek and Marcellus Williams to discuss if the USAPL would be better off if they left the IPF. In this episode we discussed some of the specifics of the most recent mandate from the IPF regarding drug testing and local/national meets and why this has upset many of the lifters/coaches in the USAPL. We also discuss the pros/cons of leaving the IPF, the talk of developing a more of professional sports organization for drug tested lifting, the issues with the "Olympic pipe dream", and the potential barriers within the IPF.
20 Huhti 20211h 37min
