2 White Lights

An interview with Barzeen Vaziri (@fattestillinoislifter)

20 Touko 20191h 31min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, Bain shares his experience working the APF Beginners Meet at 2XL Fitness over the weekend (4:20-13:00). The Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo had an interview with the USPA state chairman, USPA meet director/judge, and owner of Surge to new Levels Fitness, Sergio Luno (@surgetonewlevels) and we talked about the origins of Surge as a gym and as a powerlifter along with the much-anticipated upcoming October 2019 meet “Power Surge” that will take place in Carol Stream, IL (13:30-38:47). We covered our 2 White Lights topic of the week- “What qualities do you look for when joining a gym” (39:00-66:01). The Bad Guy and the Fat Guy give a review on the new powerlifting documentary “Westside vs the World”(66:13-95:29).

13 Touko 20191h 37min

On this Episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and The Fat Guy recap some of the meets that took place over the weekend including Luke Nall’s epic first time performance (@lukenall56) (2:40-16:00). We give our takes and your responses to the 2 White Lights Topic of the Week- “How do you set up your training routine ‘post meet’?”(16:06-49:30). Enzo gives a “Misogynistic Trash Talk” on something that isn’t even powerlifting related (49:45-55:00). “Larry Wheels Did Something” and he may be slowly turning into a world class influencer (55:08-59:29). Bain316 gives a “technique tip” on foot positioning for deadlifts (59:32-64:46).

6 Touko 20191h 9min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and the Fat Guy give an impromptu live reaction between the epic battle between Marianna Gasparyan (@power_mayan) and Stefanie Cohen (@steficohen) at the Kern US Open (00:27-24:08). A recap of the both days of the US Open including Marianna’s legendary 720 Wilks performance (24:40-43:00). Bain316 covers his experience at the APF “Pressing the Pieces Together” (43:08-49:00). We get into the 2 White Lights Topic of the Week-“How has Technology Changed Powerlifting? (52:12-67:06). Bain gives us a “Technique Tip” on deadlift grip (69:08-82:22). Enzo does an actual “Misogynistic Trash Talk” (82:24- 86:04) and we read some “Positive Reviews” (91:48-93:53)

5 Touko 20191h 33min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and the Fat Guy break some very unsurprising news on Hafpor Bjornsson’s (“The Mountain”) ESPN interview where he admitted to PED use (no kidding) and how there is a large disconnect between strength sports and society (2:10-21:00). The Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo discussed John Haack’s unbelievable USPA performance where he totaled 1926 at 181 lbs. (21:33-25:56). We have a terrific interview with Riley Presnell (@rileypresnell) and she discussed her quick progress in the sport, her experiences with conjugate training, her coaching other competitors using the conjugate method, the team aspect in powerlifting, how powerlifting impacts other aspects of her life, social media and powerlifting, and her future endeavors in the sport. (26:23-61:45). Enzo gives a technique tip on deadlift (62:45-68:21) and we finish the show by going live on IG.

22 Huhti 20191h 32min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The CoHost Formerly Known as Enzo is joined by Matt Wallace and they discuss “post meet feels” (1:35-10:10). We play “FMK” with the main powerlifting federations (10:15-21:04). We discuss the USAPLs decision to not allow IPF coaches to coach at their meets (21:14-49:18). We give a mini US Open preview (49:23-58:50). “Larry Wheels did Something” and he may of made this show relevant (58:57-65:53). And Bain gives us a recap of his performance at AAPF Nationals in South Carolina (68:00-101:05).

15 Huhti 20191h 41min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, “The Fat Guy” is getting ready to compete at AAPF Nationals in South Carolina. We discuss our “2 White Lights Topic of the Week” (Favorite accessory movements for our main lifts) and we listen to our listener’s favorite accessory movements (12:48-58:23). “The Bad Guy” covers the “2 White Lights Question of the Week” on what mindset you should have during a meet (58:30 72:30). Bain has a “Technique Tip” on deadlift (turn up the volume) (72:35-75:35) and “Larry Wheels did Something” (75:45-80:25).

9 Huhti 20191h 24min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, Bain316 explains his experience watching his daughter compete for the first time. “The Fat Guy” gives us a training update for his upcoming APF Nationals meet in South Carolina (10:09-17:00). We recap the APF state meet that took place March 30-31st. We talk about Skyler Brandt’s legendary performance, the controversy surrounding Tom Kallas’s squat, and watching the females compete (17:10-58:56). We have a “Larry Wheels did Something” (61:35-62:10), “Misogynistic Trash Talkers” (61:35-62:10), and a “Meet Tip of the Week” (62:20-73:55).

8 Huhti 20191h 22min