2WL Episode 59- Ashton Rouska
On this episode of 2 White Lights, I had Ashton Rouska (@wreck_it_rouska) on the show and we discussed if he believes he is the best lifter in the IPF, his feelings towards the IPF taking away world records that he set at the Arnold, his mindset going into training and how that mindset differs from when he competes, and what is one thing he'd change about powerlifting. We also play "word association" to finish off the interview.
25 Touko 20201h 28min
2WL Episode 58 - Evan Glasgold
On this episode of 2 White Lights, I interviewed multiple time teen National Champion, 66 kg lifter Evan Glasgold (@evanglasgoldpowerlifting. Evan and I discussed whats its like being the "cool" Vegan Evan, how his vegan diet affects his training, why he decided to become vegan, and what made him want to get into competitive powerlifting. We also discussed his performance at Raw Nationals, his relationship with his coach Matt Cronin, if he's still doing IPF Worlds, and some of his future plans as a competitor. Evan also shares what he'd like to change about powerlifting along with his favorite aspect of powerlifting, and we play "word association".
20 Touko 20201h 56min
2WL Episode 57 - Joe Chau
On this episode of 2 White Lights, I interviewed the founder and creator of Notorious Lift Slippers (@notorious_lift)Joe Chau (@thenotoriousemperor). Joe and I discussed his motivations for creating his deadlift slipper, if he thought his company would expand the way that it has in the past year, his future plans with his brand, and other bushiness ventures he'd like to create. Joe also discussed if he'd rather trade his company in for an all time deadlift, we discussed our personal Mount Rushmore's of deadlifters, he interviews me on my deadlift technique, and I pitch him subpar business ideas.
5 Touko 20201h 13min
2WL Episode 56- Russel Orhii
On this episode of 2 White Lights, I had on the show the best 83 kg lifter in the USAPL and IPF, Russel Orhii (@russwole). Russ discussed if he was comfortable and if he agreed with the label "the face of USAPL", the cancellation of Sheffield, his performance at Raw Nationals, the next meet he has in mind, and if he would ever leave the USAPL for another federation. We also discussed his ventures as a powerlifting/fitness entrepreneur along with his frustrations with powerlifters claiming they don't chase "clout". Russ also gave one piece of advice to young lifters, we play "FMK", and "Word Association".
28 Huhti 20201h 22min
2WL Episode 55 - JP Carroll
On this episode of 2 White Lights, I interviewed JP Carroll (@jp_carroll_fyfm) and we discussed how her got his start in powerlifting, how his days as a semi pro football helped his competitive edge, what his opinions are on the sport currently, and he describes his ideal training environment. JP also gives us a "technique tip" on squat, bench, and deadlift and we also play "word association".
20 Huhti 20201h 16min
2WL Episode 54- Jonathan Cayco
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had 2019 93kg USAPL National Champion Jonathan Cayco (@league_of_lifting) on to discuss how he got his start in fitness and powerlifting, his performance at USAPL Raw Nationals, and if he believes if IPF worlds will still happen. Jonathan also discusses his plans on training if he doesn't compete at worlds, and he gives a "technique tip" while discussing the reasons behind his elaborate deadlift set up.
13 Huhti 20201h 3min
2WL Episode 53- Garrett Fear
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had one of my favorite guests, Garrett Fear (@garrettfear) on the show to discuss our 2 White Lights topic, "What are the 'unwritten rules' in powerlifting". Before we discussed our biggest unwritten rules and the viewers unwritten rules, we discussed some quarantine grievances.
9 Huhti 20201h 26min
2WL Episdoe 52- Matt Vena
On this episode of 2 White Lights, I interviewed Matt Vena (@mattvena) and we discussed how he got his start in powerlifting, his performance at Canadian Nationals, his goals moving forward in the sport, if he is interested in getting coached by others, and the Canadian powerlifting scene. Matt also gives us a technique tip on squat, he lists who he admires in the sport, and he explains what is the one thing he'd change about powerlifting.
6 Huhti 202050min
