2WL Episode 164- Natalie Richards
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we interviewed current female points leader in the USAPL Pro Series and one of the best female lifters in the world Natalie Richards (@nat_lifting)and discussed: - Her rapid rise to the elite levels of female powerlifting - Mindset changes after climbing the rankings in powerlifting - Her thoughts on the current structure of the USAPL Pro Series - If she will ever jump to the international side to face off with Joy Nnamani - Her least favorite trends in powerlifting - And she gives her lifter rating
25 Apr 20221h 18min
2WL Episode 163- USAPL Teen/Jr Nats Recap
On this episode of 2WL, we recap USAPL Teen/High School/Collegiate/Jr Nationals. We breakdown the major battles and story lines including - Teen nats - Jr nats - Collegiate nats - Premier equipped lifters
7 Apr 20222h 19min
2WL Episode 162- Powerlifting America Nats Recap
On this episode of 2WL, we do an in person recording of PLA Nationals. We give our hot takes on the major storylines and battles in each session!
4 Apr 20221h 27min
2WL Episode 161- USAPL Teen/Jr Nationals Preview
On this episode of 2WL, we preview all the major story lines, battles, and premier lifters at USAPL Teen-Jr Nationals that will be taking place this week in Lombard, IL.
21 Mars 20221h 40min
2WL Episode 160- The State of Collegiate Powerlifting
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we were joined by head coach of McKendree Powerlifting Bradly Bechel (@brad_bradly_bechel) and we discussed the current state of collegiate powerlifting including: - Whats wrong in collegiate powerlifting (social media, coaching, lack of gym access, etc) - The current structure of collegiate powerlifting - What McKendree is trying to do to fix some of these ideas - The potential of collegiate powerlifting being the biggest influencer in getting more people involved in the sport - Potential insight on how collegiate programs could be successful in the future - And we give our grades on the current state of collegiate powerlifting
18 Mars 20221h 10min
2WL Episode 159- USAPL Arnold Recap
On this episode of 2WL we recap all the major battles, storylines, and breakout performances from the Arnold Classic: - Our Arnold experience along with the USAPL Masters of Iron Pro Meet (6:15-15:00) - The A7 Grand Prix (15:01-42:52) - The A7 Pro Raw (42:55-62:50) - A7 Raw Challenge (62:52-92:13) - The Pioneer Pro Deadlift (92:15-99:39) - Things we'd fix in the Arnold and hot take: "Single ply lifters are 'over privileged' at the Arnold" (99:41-119:03) - Funny story on how Angelo met Coach Gruden (119:05)
10 Mars 20222h 7min
2WL Episode 158- USAPL Arnold Preview
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we preview The Arnold Classic that will be taking place March 5th-7th. We break down: - Why we love the USAPL Arnold meets (7:06-16;48) - Grand Prix and Pro lifters (16:48-72:21) - A7 Pro-Am (72:22-101:01) - Mini Powerlifting America Nationals Preview (101:02)
23 Feb 20221h 52min
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
