Episodes
On this episode of 2WL, we have one of Steve DeNovi's best friends, Matthew Baker on the show and we discuss their days at Gold's gym, some verification on the infamous commercial gym stories, some of Steve's odd quirks, the growth of Steve's coaching, and a test on who knows Steve the best.
Published 04/08/24
Published 04/08/24
Not quite an emergency podcast but Angelo does discuss getting new coaching and dives into a mini recap of his performance at Powerlifting America Nationals.
Published 03/27/24
On this episode of 2WL, Marcellus Willams and Brandon Pitre join Steve DeNovi to recap the Arnold and Powerlifting America Nationals. They also discuss their huge performances from a coaches and athletes perspective, along with addressing the doubters, and Steve rants on how IPF partnering with CBS maybe overrated.
Published 03/25/24
On this episode of 2WL, Solana and Steve preview 2024 Powerlifting America Nationals that will be taking place this week 3/14-16!
Published 03/11/24
Its Arnold time and that means we got a preview for you! - Takes on the Arnold (1:43- 14:09) - Mens Pro Final Preview (14:10 - 42:57) - Womens Pro Final Preview (42:58 - 72:40) - Mens Raw Challenge (72:41 - 87:22) - Women's Raw Challenge (87:23)
Published 02/26/24
Steve and Solana do a collab episode recapping the 2024 Sheffield! If you haven't already, make sure you subscribe to the Power in Lifting Podcast hosted by Solana Lewis!
Published 02/20/24
Solana Lewis joins us to preview arguably the most anticipated meet of the year. We give our analysis, predictions, and takes for Sheffield 2024! - Steve explains how the meet works (3:00 -12:34) - Women's preview (12:35 -71:31) - Men's preview (71:32)
Published 01/23/24
2023 2WL Award Show (Part 2) by
Published 12/30/23
It the end of the year and that means award show season is here!! Here is the first part of out 2023 2WL Award Show which features: - Best podcast story - Breakout male performer - Breakout female performer - Best male lifter (tested/untested) - Best female lifter (tested/untested) - And much more!!!
Published 12/23/23
EMERGENCY PODCAST!!!!!! Angelo interviews.......Angelo to discuss his decision deciding to do PA Nationals instead of the Arnold Pro Finals.
Published 12/05/23
On this episode of 2WL we discuss; - A big weekend in powerlifting (2:45 - 21:49) - USAPL exodus and Angelo updates us on his thoughts regarding a potential move (21:49 - 35:57) - The American Pro (35:58 - 46:31) - All the social media drama we missed including: Western Regionals email scandal, the PLA unfollowing, and the Corrupted blocking spree (46:31 - 83:32) - Commercial gym story (83:33)
Published 11/13/23
RTS coach and 76kg IPF competitor Gaby Muller (@gabymulller) joined us to discuss her 3 year issue with her competing for Luxembourg due to her wanting her own personal coach. Gaby discusses her frustrations, moving to Belgium to continue her powerlifting career, and her coaching career.
Published 10/30/23
"The Coach of Coaches" and Pro Series Director Brad Couillard (@bradcoolyard) joined Steve DeNovi to discuss: - Important information/announcements in the Pro Series including a bigger prize pool for the Pro Finals. - Athletes getting feedback and asking the right questions - Low bar positioning - and a commercial gym story
Published 10/23/23
Joe Stanek joins us to discuss the prep leading up to Raw Nationals, programming around injuries, decisions on the future with PLA and USAPL, the meet itself, and more!
Published 10/09/23
On this episode of 2 White Lights, 125kg USAPL National Champion Devin Williams (@big_dev98) joins us to discuss his performance at Raw Nationals, his rise in the USAPL, what his plans are moving forward, word association, and much more!!
Published 10/02/23
On this episode of 2WL, we recap one of the biggest powerlifting meets of the year, USAPL Raw Nationals. - General thoughts on Nationals (2:28 - 20:24) - Day 1 (20:24 - 59:08) - Day 2 (59:09 - 93:28) - Day 3 (93:29- 116:19) - Day 4(116:20)
Published 09/20/23
On this episode of 2WL we preview one of the biggest meets of the year, USAPL Raw Nationals! - Raw Nats updates 52-60 kg (1:54 - 21:54) - 67.5 kg (21:55 - 35:20) - 75 kg (35:21 - 55:28) - 82.5 kg (55:29 - 76:16) - 90 kg (76:17 - 91:41) - 100 kg (94:42 - 101:43) - 110 kg (101:44 - 117:50) - 125 kg (117:51 - 126:50) - 140 kg (126:51 - 131:33) - 140+ kg (131:34)
Published 09/05/23
On this episode of 2WL, we give out predictions, analysis, and previews of the female division of one of the biggest powerlifting meets of the year USAPL Raw Nationals: -44/48 kg (2:00-22:57) - 52 kg (22:58 - 38:43) -56 kg (38:44 - 56:14) - 60 kg (56:15 - 67:24) - 67.5 kg (67:25 - 81:09) - 75 kg (81:10 - 90:11) - 82.5 kg (90:12 - 99:35) - 90 kg (99:36 - 107:25) - 100 kg (107:26 - 113:36) - 100+ kg (113:37)
Published 08/28/23
2WL Episode 227- Meet Etiquette, PA Nats announced, Raw Nats early storylines, and more! by
Published 08/09/23
On this episode of 2WL, we discuss: - Russ no longer on the Raw Nats roster (2:28 - 17:45) - How the loss of Russ shakes up the 82.5s at Raw Nats (17:45 - 26:54) - Our thoughts on podcasts saying "USAPL doesn't count" (26:55 - 42:35) - Threads, SBD sounding like WNBA team names, and powerlifting sub cultures (42:36 - 53:15) - USAPL Regional/National referee rule change (52:16)
Published 07/25/23
On this episode of 2WL we discuss: - TBS PQ/Southern Regionals recap (3:17 - 35:34) - Steve questions if Russ is doing Nats (35:35- 45:49) - Issues with lifters saying "Im going to the IPF" (45:50 - 64:20) - We read Gneo's email to Gaston after the Sheffield incident (64:21 - 73:33) - Steve shares a story about how he got sued by the record industry (73:34)
Published 07/10/23
On this episode of 2WL, we discuss: - USAPL Raw Nats schedule change (2:19 - 20:08) - APU lifters being punished for saying they may switch over to the USAPL (20:09 - 30:20) - TBS Pro Qualifier Preview (30:21)
Published 06/28/23
On this episode of 2WL, we recap 2023 IPF Worlds: - 59 kg (2:16 - 19:16) - 66 kg (19:17 - 29:53) - 74 kg (29:54 - 46:21) - 83 kg (46:22 - 62:00) - 93 kg (62:01 - 72:12) - 105 kg (72:13 -77:06) - 120/120+ (77:06 - 84:59) - 47 kg (85:00 - 90:16) - 52 kg (90:17 - 93:42) - 57 kg (93:43 - 104:22) - 63 kg (104:23 - 110:03) - 69 kg (110:04 - 113:53) - 76 kg (113:54 - 120:15) - 84 kg (120:16 - 124:04) - 84+ kg (124:05)
Published 06/21/23
On this episode of 2WL, we recap the storylines surrounding IPF Worlds which included: - A major announcement (2:15 - 6:21) - The Jury system (6:21 - 32:50) - Article 14 potentially being removed? (32:51 - 41:02) - [Redacted] Browns actions at the award ceremony (41:03 - 52:35) -Sheffield roster (52:36 - 60:30) - Raw lifting being in the World Games (60:31 - 74:04) - And travel is overrated (74:05)
Published 06/21/23