2 White Lights

On this episode of 2 White Lights, I had my new and improved power lifting coach (sorry Layne) Joe Stanek (@Joe_tsa) on the show and we discussed his favorite client, how he got his start in powerlifting/fitness, his journey as a coach, occasions where he had to deny coaching, frustrating things he sees other coaches do, tips on how to stay healthy, "word association", and much more.

On this episode of 2 White Lights 83 kg USAPL lifter and coach Matt Cronin came on the show to discuss his start in powerlifting, his journey as a high level coach, the similarities/differences between coaching and competing, his thoughts on the new USAPL new qualifying totals, the most frustrating things he sees other coaches and athletes do. We also play word association and rant on most annoyin...

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, Heather Connor (@heather.e.connor) joined us fresh off her victory in the 47 kg weight class at Raw Nationals. Heather talks in depth about her performance at Raw Nationals, she adresses her controversial deadlift, how she deals with social media hate, and she goes into detail on her being apart of the SBD Invitational. We also play "word association"

On this episode of 2 White Lights, I interviewed one of the best 52 kg lifters in the world, Sophia Rizzuto (@sophiaarizzuto) and we discussed her perfect deadlift, the goods and bads of social media, how she got her start in powerlifting, and her performance at Raw Nationals. Sophia also expresses why she was disappointed with her performance at Nationals, her views on judging, and breaks down he...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, I interviewed one of the best 74 kg lifters in the world, Ricky “The Villian” Cho (@pugthegoat) and we discussed his persona as the “villain” and if he tries to lean into that persona, if he has any true ill will towards any lifter, and if his trash talking is intentional. We also discuss how Jonnie Candito influenced his start in powerlifting/fitness, how the sp...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, I interviewed one of the best 74 kg lifters in the world, Michael Seay (@maseayjr) and we discussed his hair being nicer than Taylor Atwoods, his wild week at USAPL Raw Nationals where he suffered an injury during the meet, cutting his chin during out of meet testing, and witnessing his girlfriend, Jasmyn Penn get robbed of a gold position on her final deadlift....

My recap of USAPL Raw Nationals as a competitor and also as a fan/spectator. I talk about my experience, my performance, watching the events, impressive performances, controversial calls, and much more!

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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!

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 educ...

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 t...

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 di...

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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 i...

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.

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 accompli...

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...

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, li...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we give you an archived episode way back when were a radio show and interviewed one of our favorite people, Janel Vegter (@jcvegterlmt). Janel is an accomplished powerlifter and has competed in multiple strength sports and she gives 2 White Lights an extremely insightful interview on training, recovery, and mindsight.

On this episode of 2 White Lights, the Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo and Bain316 give a training update (4:30-11:30). We had Garrett Fear (@garrettfear) come on the show to talk about his training under Sean Noriega (11:50-18:13), what the important qualities an effective coach should have (18:15-23:10), why the Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo wants Garrett as a coach (*lisps*) (23:12-28:45), how he...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, the Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo recaps Ashton “The Prophecy” Rouska (@ashh117) epic 1984 lbs. total performance at USAPL’s Powerfest in the 231-weight class (3:08-5:45). We discuss another example of the disconnect between regular society and strength society by discussing Myles Garett’s (DE for the Cleveland Browns) 675 “squat” that was ripped apart on social...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, the Co-host Formerly Known as Enzo is flying solo but he had an interview with the #2 USPL powerlifter (but #1 in our hearts) Sean Noriega (@hamstringpapi) (2:36-). In this interview we discussed Sean’s unfortunate accident with the “pitshark” (3:00-8:37), his “origin story” (8:46-17:01), how he teamed up with Joey Flex (17:03-23:05), how he created his unique te...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we cover Kyrsztof Wierzbicki (@mr.deadlift) breaking the ATWR deadlift with a 953 lbs. pull at 216 lbs. (4:57-11:08) and the return of a few powerlifters to the platform (11:10-16:48). We had an interview with the teen ATWR total holder Skyler Brandt (@themichiganmonster) and we talk about his origin story, his all-time performance at APF Nationals, the adjustmen...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we recap a great meet of lifting at IPF World Championships that took place in Sweden. We discuss best male/female lifters, the epic head to head battles between Mello/Lawrence and Orhii/Gibbs, Taylor Atwood’s legendary day, and some of the disappointing meets of the day as well (3:14-26:00). We give our thoughts on Kelly Michael Branton’s failed drug test that k...