Ep. 285: Steve Gentili

We talk to Big Steve about running Indy City Barbell, and what it was like during the heydays of raw powerlifting in Los Angeles. We also talk about the changes he’s gone through since getting FSGS and experiencing kidney failure. This episode also features some bonus overrated/underrated!

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Ep. 284: Heather Connor

Big Heather joins us for this one to discuss the wild world of IPF/USAPL drama. There’s a lot going on, and it seems like it’s changing daily. We also dig deep into the world of school lunches with her. Bonus: is is GHR or GHD??

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Ep. 282: Jon Andersen

Big Jon Andersen joined us to discuss his crazy life as a professional wrestler, IFBB pro bodybuilder, and a top level strongman. We talk about hemorrhoids, Honda 3-wheelers, and those wool caps that fold over that nobody really knows the name of. We also introduce our new discord perk for all supporting members of the podcast!

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Ep. 281: Bart Kwan

What does Bart Kwan do? Too much cool shit for us to list in this description, so you’re going to have to check out this episode! We talk to him about running businesses with his wife, having kids, and the McDonalds apple pie.

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Ep. 280: Trey Mitchell

Big Trey Mitchell joins us to talk about his fourth place finish at 2021 World’s Strongest Man. We also talk about the strongman community and cowboy hats as a fashion symbol. Other topics in this episode include the best kind of suckers and hook grip tips.

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Ep. 279: Derek Thistlethwaite

Big Derek has been making a name for himself lately. And it's not just because of his second place all time total in the 242 weight class... at only 21 years old! He likes to tell it like it is, so of course he had to lay into our over priced Lift Shorts.

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Ep. 277: Angelo Fortino

Big Angelo joins us to talk his success in powerlifting and with 2 White Lights Podcast. 2 White Lights has become the unofficial official podcast of the USAPL. We also get to touch on bloody shins, Olive Garden, and King of The Lifts.

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