2 White Lights

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2WL Episode 151- International Expansion Roundtable Jan 07, 2022

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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

2WL Episode 150- Guest of the Year Derek Thistlewaite Dec 22, 2021

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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

2WL 2021 Award Show Dec 20, 2021

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On this episode we give out some of our selected 2WL Awards for the 2021 year. Awards include: - Podcast Story Of The Year - Breakout Male Performer - Breakout Female Performer - Best Male Lifter - Best Female Lifter - Best Male Squat - Best Female Squat - Best Male Bench Press - Best Female Bench Press - Best Male Deadlift - Best Female Deadlift - 2022 Male Breakout Candiate - 2022 Female Breakout Candiate - Unofficial Co-Host Of The Year - Coach Of The Year - Bad Journalist Moment of the Year - Social Media Post Of The Year - Troll of the Year - Best Meme Account - Local Meet of The Year - Meet of the Year - Best Dressed Award - 2WL Biggest Fan Award - Best IG Group Chat - Guest Of The Year

2WL Episode 149- USAPL Virginia Pro Recap Dec 08, 2021

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On this episode of 2WL, we recap and share our experiences at the USAPL Virginia Pro including: - The incredible production value at the Virginia Pro - Why its the step in the right direction for powerlifting - The return of Ray Williams - Natalie Richards second breakthrough performance of the year - Ashton Rouska is a Cyborg - Bobb vs Pitre living up to the hype - Jake Amendola/David Woolson appreciation - Sam Calhoun being unsurprisingly flawless - Big lifts and potential showdowns for future weight classes

2WL Episode 148- USAPL Virginia Pro Preview Nov 30, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, we preview one of the most stacked rosters of the year in powerlifting and the very first meet in the USAPLs Pro Series, The Virginia Pro Invitational. In this preview we discuss: - Why this meet is important for 2 very big reasons - How the point system will work for the Pro Series - If anyone in the field of lifters has a chance of dethroning Ashton Rouska - The highly anticipated battle between 100 kg lifters Bobb Matthews and Brandon Pitre - The potential "dark horse" lifters to break in the top 5 - The battle for the best female lifters - Sub storylines - Our predictions - And upcoming ideas for ranking pro series coaches/teams

2WL Episode 147- Celine Crum Nov 23, 2021

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On this episode of 2WL we had reigning Collegiate National Champion (57 kg) Celine Crum to discuss: - Our disagreements regarding USAPLs move to the original weight classes - Why 63 kg females were hurt by the change in weight classes - Her performance at Collegiate Nationals and Carolina Primetime - Why she's staying in the USAPL and her plans for future meets - Lifter rating

2WL Episode 146- Brandon Pitre Nov 17, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, we were joined by USAPL 100 kg Pro powerlifter Brandon Pitre (@blessedpitre) to discuss: - His massive momentum after Carolina Primetime - Being a top 5 contender at the Virginia Pro - Whether or not he believes he is underrated - Him facing off against many of his Team Craftsmanship teammates at the Virginia Pro and the importance of friendly rivalries - His coaching and how it affected his powerlifting career - Rants on how people within the sport view powerlifting

2WL Episode 145- USAPL Weight Class Changes Nov 15, 2021

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On this episode of 2WL we discuss the USAPL announcing that they are going back to the original weight classes along with our takes, the potential for new weight class battles, opposing viewpoints on their decisions, and updates on potential changes in qualifying totals/transition to DOTS.

2WL Episode 144- USAPL Expelled and Pro Series Details Nov 09, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, we briefly dive into the IPF expelling the USAPL from the IPF but dive deep into the USAPLs Pro Series. 2WL brings a unique perspective as we were both invited to the pro series meeting and were able to share some of our ideas to the USAPL.

2WL Episode 143- Russ Orhii Oct 20, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, defending 2x IPF world champion Russ Orhii came on the program to discuss: - Wearing a suit at weigh ins - His performance at IPF worlds - Why he will stay under the IPF umbrella - Conversations on not valuing gym lifts as much as meet day lifts

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