2WL Episode 157 - John Haack
On this episode of 2WL, we were joined by arguably the best powerlifter of all time John Haack (@bilbo_swaggins181) to discuss: - Him not being awarded "meme maker of the year" - Pasta - Whether or not he believes he is the "GOAT" of powerlifting - The GOAT debate between him and Taylor Atwood - How he continues to stay motivated - Future plans/ goals for powerlifting - "FMK" - Lifter rating
16 Feb 20221h 36min
2WL Episode 156- Ghost Clash Preview
On this episode of 2WL we give our predictions, previews, and hot takes for the upcoming WRPF Ghost Clash meet: - Male & Female Wrapped (7:30-36:25) - Male & Female Raw (36:27)
10 Feb 20221h 7min
2WL Episode 155- Blake Lehew
On this episode of 2 White Lights, the 82.5 kg ATWR total holder Blake Lehew (@deadliftingorangutan) joined us to discuss: - His Hybrid 4 Showdown performance where he broke the ATWR total record previously owned by John Haack - What his proudest accomplishment in powerlifting has been - Why he was able to put it all together at Hybrid Showdown 4 - Being one of the top contenders in the untested side of powerlifting and goals he has for future meets - Why he switched from IPF/USAPL to the USPA/WRPF - His thoughts on the pro circuit on the untested side of powerlifting - Lifter rating And we also open a package sent to us from MASSENOMICS!
4 Feb 20221h 38min
2WL Episode 154- Solana Lewis
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had Pro powerlifter, coach, and host of "The Power in Lifting" Solana Lewis (@solana_lifts) to discuss: - What title she is most proud pf (pro lifter, coach, podcast host) - Why she targets the female demographic - The struggles of covering the sport of powerlifting while being a high level athlete - Her current prep for the Arnold - She describes her favorite/least favorite thing in the current landscape. of powerlifting
28 Jan 20221h 15min
2WL Episode 153- Coach/Client Confidential with Joe Stanek
On this episode of 2WL, Joe Stanek joins us in recapping the prep leading up to the Virginia Pro and mid block updates for our prep leading into The Arnold.
25 Jan 20221h 35min
2WL Episode 152- Hybrid Showdown 4 Recap/ Tested Lifters go Untested
On this episode of 2WL, we recap Hybrid Showdown 4. We recap: - Samantha Rice's upset victory over Hunter Henderson - Blake Lehew's breakout performance where he set the 82.5 kg ATWR total - John Haacks 6/9 record breaking performance - Our favorite lifters of the weekend - Hot take debate regarding missing weight - Conversation on which tested lifters would preform best under untested rules
20 Jan 20221h 32min
2WL Episode 151- International Expansion Roundtable
The Council (Marcellus Williams, Joe Stanek, Steve DeNovi, and Angelo Fortino) are back to discuss some insight and thoughts on the USAPL future for international expansion. The roundtable featured: - Joe's experience with IPF Worlds - Is International expansion a top priority - If USAPL does expand internationally how should they do it - How we believe it should be scored - The label of "world champion" - Random ramblings
7 Jan 20221h 24min
2WL Episode 150- Guest of the Year Derek Thistlewaite
We had our 2WL Guest of the Year Derek Thistlewaite back in person to discuss: - His 2021 and his most recent meet - Chasing Yury Belkin - John Haack fan boys - A new segment "fan questions" - A special appearance by Gage Carreon - His goals for 2022 - Fashion - Joseph Stalin - And a whole lot more
22 Dec 20211h 46min
