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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 202050min
2WL Episode 51- Chris Bridgeford
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we were joined by Chris Bridgeford (@bridgeford242). We discussed how gym owners and goers should respond to the coronavirus, alternatives for lifters who don't have access to gyms, and how it will affect lifters/coaches/gym owners (4:01-27:46). We also discussed his training post injury, how it affected him mentally, and if he's going to get back on the platform again (27:58-53:35). Chris also explained the biggest issues he sees in the sport including the amount of federations and irresponsible supplement use (53:40-93:33)
23 Mars 20201h 33min
2WL Episode 50- Joe Stanek Arnold Recap
While the coronavirus is ruining literally everything, my coach Joe Stanek (@Joe_tsa)came on to discuss my meet at the Arnold in which I totaled over 1700 lbs (775.5 kg) and broke an USAPL deadlift record.
16 Mars 20201h 30min
2WL Episode 49- Getting Coached, The Arnold, And "Kratos"
A very egocentric episode of 2 White Lights where I discuss getting coached by Joe Stanek, my expectations for the Arnold, my opinion on the expo, what it means to me to compete there, and "The Kratos"
2 Mars 202048min
