Episodes
On this week's episode (part 2 of 2) I continue my conversation with the Florida Boyz to discuss the state of the sport and discuss the difference between different federations as well as the differences between raw and geared lifting. We also discuss some of the current issues of the sport and what it takes to grow the future of the sport. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 05/03/24
Published 05/03/24
On this week's episode (part 1 of 2) I have on the Florida Boyz, Shane Haller and Craig Foster to talk about their most recent meet, the Ghost Clash 3, as well as a bit into their powerlifting career and how they train. On top of that we discuss more into some of their favorite moments over the course of their prestigious career. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 04/26/24
On this week's episode a buddy of mine Ryan Critti hops on the podcast to talk about his background and accomplishments within the sport of powerlifting as well as some in depth talk about the world of geared lifting. We also discuss a bit about his future plans a few funny stories. Guest Instagram: @banqlord My Instagram: @lift.smith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 04/17/24
In this week's episode I have on the legendary guest Kevin Oak to discuss about his career in powerlifting and what impact it has had on his life. We also discuss how important it is to actually look like you lift... Guest Instagram @oakstrong My Instagram @lift.smith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 04/05/24
On this week's episode me and Anthony Hobaica discuss his prestigious career in powerlifting and some of the insane feats of strength he has achieved. We also discuss a bit about his coaching and gym as well as what's next in store for him. Find him on Instagram as @antstillhungry --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 03/29/24
On this week's episode me and guest Leroy Walker talk about his career in strength sports from benching insane weights as well as setting records in the strict curl world. We also discuss some viral gym foolery that helped bring attention to him and highlight some of his impressive feats of strength. Find him on Instagram @lwthemachine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 03/20/24
On this week's episode I have on guest Brandon Allen to discuss his prestigious career in powerlifting to his current endeavors. We discuss the journey to a 2400 raw with wraps total and how lift changed to pursue arm wrestling and strict curling. You can find me on Instagram @lift.smith and Brandon @brandonallenfilthypower --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 03/08/24
On this weeks episode I have on Jen Hazzard, the pound for pound strongest female conventional deadlifter. We discuss her career in powerlifting as well as her recent meets where we first ran into each other. We also discuss her life outside of powerlifting and how those two blend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 03/01/24
On this weeks episode I have on guest Zac Meyers to discuss his career in powerlifting as an ATWR holder at 275 and top 5 in 308 weight class. We discuss some of his experiences at meet over the years as well as a bit about life outside the sport. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 02/22/24
This week me and guest Trevor Jaffe (@jaffestrength) discuss his coaching and journey through his career in powerlifting as well as talk about some of the less highlighted aspects of strength sports such as mobility and nutrition and how to apply them to athletes and powerlifters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 02/02/24
On this weeks episode I have on guest Bobby Hume to discuss his career in powerlifting as well as the differences between raw and multiply lifters as well as the sheer competitiveness of the 242 weight class that we both compete in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 01/19/24
This week I have on guest Connor Boyle, a new face in the world of multiply powerlifting to talk about his journey into the sport as well as his non-profit Iron Helix as a way too connect substance abuse recovery with the powerlifting community. Go to ironhelixfitness.com to learn more and donate! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 01/12/24
On this weeks episode I have on Terron Beckham to discuss the fitness influencing world as well as discuss his many ventures into different sport such as football, rugby, powerlifting, bodybuilding and pro wrestling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 01/03/24
On this weeks episode, I brought on Santa all the way from the North Pole to discuss his side career and the world of strongman and the many great moments in the sport. We also discuss about how he took on the role of Santa and how his life has been and his career in strongman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 12/25/23
On this weeks episode I sit down with my coach Kirby Goodrich and his partner Elise Frazier, owner of Invictus barbell to discuss the many aspects of being a powerlifting coach and some of the things they have done as a team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 12/20/23
This week's episode I have on Bob Merkh to discuss his legendary career in the sport of powerlifting as well as talk about the injuries he has sustained recently and what his journey has been like back to the platform where he just competed for the first time in nearly a year since his quad tear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 12/11/23
In this week's episode, me and Swede Burns talk about his life into the world of powerlifting and bodybuilding as well as discuss some of the foundations and pillars of his 5th set methodology. We also discuss a bit about his own gym and how that came about into his life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 12/04/23
This weeks episode I have on guest Patrick Maguire to talk about his impressive powerlifting resume and what lead up to his 1000lbs raw squat as well as what's in store for the future. We discuss a bit about his coaching and his e-book as well as some of the more forgotten aspects of the sport. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 11/27/23
This week's episode I have on owner of Harvesting Strength, Joe Lucero, to discuss the many intricacies of coaching strongmen, powerlifters and other strength athletes. We discuss some of the pillars of his company as well as go into details about some of the training and programming for optimal performance and mindset. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 11/02/23
This weeks episode I have my close friend and gentle giant Charlie on to talk about our experiences in the sport together as well as his journey to what got him to where he is today. We also discuss a bit about transitioning from raw to gear and what that journey can be like. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 10/26/23
This week's episode me and guest Chris Della Fave discuss the disparities of powerlifting and how the sport differs across federation as well as dive into some of his background and powerlifting career as an athlete and a coach. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 10/19/23
This week I had guest Jen Thompson to discuss some of her amazing career accomplishments in the sport of powerlifting as well as some of her background and what she does outside the sport. We also discuss her world record bench press and some of the tools and training she's used along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 09/29/23
This weeks episode has guest, Stan "The White Rhino" Efferding, on to discuss his story of being an IFBB pro as well as an elite powerlifter. We also talk about optimizing athletic performance through various methods such as the Vertical diet and its many pillars. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 09/22/23
This week I had guest Cailer Woolam, also known as doctor deadlift on in my first video episode to discuss his insane deadlift as well as his background in powerlifting and how his career focus has now changed to stay healthy and become a great coach. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftsmith/support
Published 09/14/23