2 White Lights

Here is an extra-long, bonus episode of 2 White Lights featuring Brandon “Frank Daddy” Franklin (@Frankdaddy29) and Matt Wallace (@mattwallace148)! For the first installation of this episode, we interview Brandon Franklin and we debate on who has the better hair (3:09-6:30), how he got his start in fitness/powerlifting (7:00-10:48), if he believes his ventures in powerlifting neglects his accomplishments as a competitor (11:16-17:00). We also get his thoughts on “The Tribute” along with his favorite moments (17:15-29:37), if he believes more natural lifters will start joining non-tested federations (29:39-40:46), his thoughts on Pioneer not being a part of “The Tribute” in 2020 (41:46-45:47), how future meets should be organized (46:15-57:00). We finish off the interview by playing “FMK” (This was an extremely intense segment for Frank Daddy) (58:00-68:22), and “annoying things powerlifters say” (68:48-75:47).

8 Aug 20191h 17min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on the show to discuss his recent training, his “origin story”, how his mentality changed over the years, how powerlifting has helped his mental health, what he believes the most stupid debates are in powerlifting are, what legacy he wants to leave on the sport, "annoying things powerlifters say", "technique tip", and the Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo shares a story of the “ego boner” Joe have him when they first met (3:09-77:00). We finish off the show by giving some updates on future shows, potential giveaways, and future guests.

5 Aug 20191h 22min

On this episode of 2 White Lights………… “Larry Wheels did something”….yikes (1:45-18:00). We recap a few meets that happened in Illinois over the weekend (Rockwell/Summer Bash) (18:26-33:50). Ben Poore (@ben.poore) came on the show for an interview to discuss his “origin story”, his performance at Colligate Nationals, changes he’s making to his program for Raw Nats, training at Indy City Barbell, lifters he admires, and his future goals as a powerlifter (34:20- 68:47). We finish off with the 2 White Lights Topic of the –“RPE vs percentage based training.

29 Juli 20191h 36min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we give you an archived episode way back when were a radio show and interviewed one of our favorite people, Janel Vegter (@jcvegterlmt). Janel is an accomplished powerlifter and has competed in multiple strength sports and she gives 2 White Lights an extremely insightful interview on training, recovery, and mindsight.

22 Juli 20191h 35min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, the Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo and Bain316 give a training update (4:30-11:30). We had Garrett Fear (@garrettfear) come on the show to talk about his training under Sean Noriega (11:50-18:13), what the important qualities an effective coach should have (18:15-23:10), why the Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo wants Garrett as a coach (*lisps*) (23:12-28:45), how he got his start in powerlifting (28:52-45:52), his goals for “The Tribute, his DEEP admiration for John Haack, and his experience in the “Animal Cage” at the Arnold. (49:46-63:38). Garrett shares how he developed his technique for his “f***able” deadlift (63:42-69:29), his brutal honesty when it comes to squat depth and we pitch a segment idea to him (69:35-76:17). Garrett also gives us a “technique tip” (76:30-78:11), “most annoying things powerlifters say” (78:19-83:56), and we play “FMK” (84:00-93:57). We finish up the show by briefly talking about our 2 White Lights Topic of the Week: “RPE vs Percentage based training”.

15 Juli 20191h 53min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, the Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo recaps Ashton “The Prophecy” Rouska (@ashh117) epic 1984 lbs. total performance at USAPL’s Powerfest in the 231-weight class (3:08-5:45). We discuss another example of the disconnect between regular society and strength society by discussing Myles Garett’s (DE for the Cleveland Browns) 675 “squat” that was ripped apart on social media (5:48-13:36). 21-year-old, 105kg USAPL lifter, Dawson Windham (@dawsonwindham) also joined the show to discuss his “origin story”, his upcoming meet in Costa Rica, his past meet performances, his programming/nutrition, overall goals in the sport, he provides a “technique tip” on bench, rants on his hate of random questions, and gives his views on RPE vs percentage based training (14:12-63:28). The Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo gives his opinion on RPE vs percentage based training and “Misogynistic Trash Talkers”.

8 Juli 20191h 10min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, the Co-host Formerly Known as Enzo is flying solo but he had an interview with the #2 USPL powerlifter (but #1 in our hearts) Sean Noriega (@hamstringpapi) (2:36-). In this interview we discussed Sean’s unfortunate accident with the “pitshark” (3:00-8:37), his “origin story” (8:46-17:01), how he teamed up with Joey Flex (17:03-23:05), how he created his unique technique (23:32-28:46), his methods while instructing his clients while coaching (29:51-39:56), his current prep for Raw Nationals (42:00-50:45), his feeling towards not competing at IPF Worlds (51:10-58:56), what he believes the most annoying things powerlifters say (59:04-69:12), we play “FMK” on a wide variety of topics (69:24-84:28), and we discuss a possible “table read” when he comes out to Chicago (84:36-88:53). “Larry Wheels did Something” and it’s unfortunate (89:15-90:00) and the Co-host Formerly Known as Enzo goes on IG Live to finish up the show.

1 Juli 20191h 45min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we cover Kyrsztof Wierzbicki (@mr.deadlift) breaking the ATWR deadlift with a 953 lbs. pull at 216 lbs. (4:57-11:08) and the return of a few powerlifters to the platform (11:10-16:48). We had an interview with the teen ATWR total holder Skyler Brandt (@themichiganmonster) and we talk about his origin story, his all-time performance at APF Nationals, the adjustments he has to make for Big Dogs, getting trained under the Lilliebridge’s, and his use of gear (16:54-69:30). 2 White Lights discussed supplements powerlifters take and the Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo rants on the one question he hates.

24 Juni 20191h 47min