2 White Lights

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2WL Episode 92- Raw Nationals Roster and The Showdown unites Mar 11, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights Steve DeNovi is BACK!!!! And we: - Give a not so cynical view on the 2021 Raw Nationals roster (7:40-13:58) - The 69/76 kg females being one of the most intriguing weight classes to watch out for (14:03-25:20) - The Arnold being canceled and how that may lead to more primetime meets (25:23-30:07) - The Showdown inviting a few USAPL/IPF elites, how thats a uniting, factor in the sport, why lifters aren't motivated to do IPF Worlds, and some of the potential issues tested lifters may face (suspension/sponsors) if they start doing untested meets (30:09-62:43) - Why money meets aren't always the best meets (62:47)

2WL Episode 91- Jawon Garrison Mar 08, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had one of the best 82.5 kg lifters in the world, Jawon Garrison (@the104th_avenger) to discuss: - His performance at Hybrid Showdown where he totaled 877kg (1933 lbs) (5:45-22:45) - Why he doesn't do USAPL meets and if he will do USAPL meets in the future (22:53-29:37) - His background in lifting and his quick success in the sport (29:45-34:22) - Lifters he's admired and has shared the platform with (34:26-46:21) - His goals for the Showdown Meet and his future goals (46:28-54:00) - We discuss his 2WL Lifter Rating (54:03-69:22) - And we play "Word Association" (69:48)

2WL Episode 90- Austin Perkins Mar 04, 2021

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On this episode of 2WL, we had one of the best young lifters in powerlifting Austin Perkins (@perkstrong74kg) on the show to discuss - The great debate on whether or not he believes he is "underrated" (5:57-19:20) - We discuss who we believe are a few underrated lifters (19:23- 33:45) - The 74 kg division since the last time he appeared on 2WL (34:15-38:30) - His 800 kg performance in November (38:35-46:45) - Possibly going 2k in single ply (47:00-64:14) - And Perk gives his "2WL Lifter Rating" (64:23)

2WL Episode 89- Kyle Miller/Texas Strength Classic Recap Mar 01, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, Kyle Miller (@Kyle_projectstrength) joined us to recap the Texas Strength Classic PT session: - Sean Noriega builds momentum (@hamstringpapi) (7:02-31:21) - Ashton Rouska casually totals 938kg (@wreck_it_rouska) (31:24-41:47) - Teen phenoms (@aidanroeder and @luckylifts)(41:50-54:26) - Ian Bell's single ply brilliance (@iandeadlifts) (54:29-58:01) - Gregory Johnson 93kg debut (@maroonroo)(58:03-62:49) - Surprising storylines (@lee_girth, @anasanbar, @Jeff_thompson_74kg, and @Jesus_deadlifts) (62:52-75:32) - TSS running a brilliant meet, the livestream, and the future of primetime (75:35)

2WL Episode 88- Hybrid Showdown recap, powerlifting logo, and our rebuttal to Russ Feb 25, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, Steve Denovi and I discuss: - The Hybrid Showdown recap - Haack (@bilbo_swaggins181) vs Bell (@debell_74) (6: 12-21:57) - Jawon (@the104th_avenger) vs Micah (@Micah_Marino)(21:59-26:36) - Shane Hunt (@huntpowerlifting) vs Brandon Striegel(@brandon_striegel) (26:37- 30:00) - Jamal Browner (@jamal_b15) masterclass performance (30:02-36:05) - Chad Penson (@kingpensonlifts) being one of the most underrated lifters in the game right now (36:08-44:56) - Brianny Terry's dominance (@briannyt) (44:58-48:38) - The livestream issue (48:41-54:46) - The phantom start command for Julius Maddox's 782 lbs bench press (54:51-73:42) - 2WL topic of the week "who should be on the logo of powerlifting" (73:45-86:44) - Our rebuttal to Russ Orhii's YouTube video on Raw Nats (86:48)

2WL Episode 87 - Sean Mills and Grant Ivarson Feb 22, 2021

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On this episode of 2 Whiter Lights, I was joined by two teen phenoms Sean Mills (@wheeze) and Grant Ivarson (@grantivarson) and we discussed: - Their goals for Collegiate/Jr Nationals (5:45-15:31) - They explain why they are in powerlifting for the long run (15:33-32:23) - They explain what a "Flexx 8" is (15:35-37:09) - Both explain where they see themselves in 3-5 years (37:11-48:28) - Being "Flexx bois" Grant and Wheeze describe their friendly rivalry (48:31-56:46) - They tell the story of the "Micheal Mills Situation" (56:48-74:57) - I kick Wheeze from the podcast (75:00-77:53) - And the both give themselves a "lifter rating" (77:56)

2WL Episode 86- Joe Stanek and Texas Strength Classic Preview Feb 18, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, Joe Stanek joins us to discuss his candidacy to become the USAPL "athlete rep". Joe explains the importance of this role, what it exactly is, how it can be used to communicate the issues lifters have with the executive board, and why he is the right person for the athlete rep position. Joe also shares his opinions on the Nationals selection criteria, lifetime memberships, and the USAPLs media rights. We also discuss the USAPL taking the IPF to court and Joe gives his "coacher rating" (7:56-91:08). We also give our preview of the Texas Strength Classic primetime session and discuss the main story lines such as: Sean Noriega going for am AR total at 83kg, Ashton Rouska pushing the GL points higher, the teen sensations, and all the records that could be broken next weekend (91:20-147:00).

2WL Episode 85- LS McClain Feb 15, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, I was joined by former IPF world champ and USAPL national champ LS McClain (@lsmcclain). LS discussed his issues with certain powerlifting deaths (6:25-39:23), his goals for 2021 (39:27-55:37), how he'd like lifters to have more fun while they compete (55:39-87:48), he gives his 2WL "lifter rating" (87:52-104:25), and we give out Mount Rushmore's of powerlifting 104:25-130:00).

2WL Episode 84- Sean Noriega & Garrett Fear Feb 11, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, Garrett Fear and Sean Noriega join Steve DeNovi and I to discuss their opinions on the recent issues with USAPL Raw Nationals and we give our takes on the 2WL Topic of the Week, "What factors will cause USAPL lifters to join the USPA". Garrett also gives some details on the drug tested USPA meet he is running for lifters who may not get a chance to compete at Raw Nats and Sean/Garrett share their "Lifter Ratings".

2WL Episode 83- Chance Mitchell Feb 08, 2021

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, we interviewed one of the most prominent 93 kg lifters in the USAPL Chance Mitchell (@chancemitchellpbc). We discussed his opinion on the current landscape of Raw Nats, his opinions on the current state of powerlifting, what changes he'd like to see (realistic changes/"pipe dream"s), what keeps him motivated to continue to compete, and what legacy he'd like to leave behind in powerlifting. We also play a very interesting game of "Word Association" which we discuss steroids and straps. I also ask him to give his "powerlifting rating" and we finish up with a very long conversation about anime.

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