2 White Lights

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2WL Episode 34- Liam Robbins Sep 23, 2019

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, we interviewed “The Picasso of Powerlifiting” Liam Robbins (@liamrobinslift). We discussed how his page developed, lifters wanting to be featured on his page, his upcoming first powerlifting meet, his Mt. Rushmore of sketches, and much more!

2WL Episode 33 -Yangsu "Yu-yu" Ren Sep 16, 2019

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, I find out that I won’t get to see the bright lights of primetime (sad face emoji) and I interviewed an all-time record holder in drug free deadlifting, Yangsu Ren (@deadlift_panda). Yangsu Ren talk about why he decided not to do Raw Nationals, his “origin story”, his massive surge in his deadlift, the surprising hate he’s been receiving on social media, his educational background, his willingness to share knowledge on social media, his powerlifting goals in 2020, I attempt to convince Yangsu to do a deadlift only meet with me, he gives us a “technique tip” on deadlifts, and we play some word association (5:40-85:27).

2WL Episode 32- Jamal Browner Sep 09, 2019

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On this episode of 2 White Lights we interviewed one of the best USPA lifters in the world Jamal Browner (@jamal_b15) on the show to discuss his performance at Boss of Bosses, the meaning behind the skittles, his origin story, the criticism he faced after Boss of Bosses, the changes he wants to make in future competitions, a technique tip, and much more (4:37-44:50). We also have “USAPL eats the trash” with coaching fees and equipment changes at USAPL Raw Nationals (45:07-61:53).

2WL Episode 31- Carson Allen Aug 26, 2019

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, we give you an extra-long episode that features former guests Sean Noriega (@hamstringpapi) and Matt Wallace (@mattwallace148) on to discuss the 2 White Lights Topic of the Week- “Thoughts and Opinions on WPO being broadcasted on ESPN” (Sean 2:19-46:24) (Matt 91:36-124:16). We also had one of the top 83kg lifters in the USAPL on, Carson Allen (@dallenpower) to discuss his origin story, his comeback after his injury at the Arnold, if he feels he’s “underrated”, his prep for USAPL Raw Nats, his goals for Raw Nats, “annoying things powerlifters say”, “technique tip”, and “FMK” (46:28-91:28).

2WL Episode 30- Jamarr Royster Aug 19, 2019

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2WL Episode 29- Austin Perkins Aug 12, 2019

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, we interviewed IPF Collegiate Cup World Champion Austin Perkins (@perkstrong74kg) to discuss how he got his start into lifting and how it differs from other sports he has played (4:59-10:25), his most recent triumph at IPF Collegiate Cup in Estonia and going full send on deadlift (10:31-20:45). Austin discusses his experience as a single-ply and raw lifter, and if he will switch federations at a point in his career (22:52-25:55). We discuss Nationals and his feelings towards facing an all-time great (Taylor Atwood) in the 74kg weight class and how people try to bait trash talk between lifters (25:59-30:30). Austin discusses his experience with high bar and low bar squatting (30:37-34:28) and the biggest mistake he sees young lifters make (34:30-41:46). We also ask “most annoying things powerlifters say” (41:50-52:24) and Austin gives us a “technique tip” (52:30-54:06). We finish the show off talking about future show topics and other developments around powerlifting.

2WL Episode 28 p.2-Matt Wallace Tribute recap Aug 08, 2019

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Matt Wallace joins us to recap “The Tribute” meet by discussing John Haack and Kody Blazek’s all time performances, Marianna Gasparyan and C.C Ingram matching wilks, Kevin Oaks WR squat, and a possible trend with competitors being encouraged to switch federations and do non-tested meets.

2WL Episode 28 p.1 - Brandon Franklin Aug 08, 2019

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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).

2WL Episdoe 27- Joe Sullivan Aug 05, 2019

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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.

2WL Episode 26 - Ben Poore Jul 29, 2019

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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.

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