2 White Lights

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we cover the weekend of IPF World Championships and the debate on whether or not the USAPL should break away from IPF (0-14:28). 2 White Lights is joined by Eric Stone (@2xl_powerlifitng) who is the Illinois State Chairman for APF, part of the APF Executive Committee, and part owner of 2XL Powerlifting in Lombard, IL. We Discuss Eric’s years as an equipped powerl...

An epic interview with Diesel Santana (@Dylan_braasch) where we touch on competing, why he doesn't bench, viewpoints on his social media presence, and we discuss our 2 White Lights Topic of the Week- "Why do we follow/unfollow strength athletes on social media"

On this episode of 2 White Lights, Bain and the cohost Formerly known as enzo talk briefly on C.C Ingram’s Apeman Elite Meet coming up in October (4:10-18:00). The Bad Guy interviews one of the best Teenage lifters in the world right now, Shane Nutt (@thedeadliftnutt) (18:17-54:27). We give our and your takes on the “2 White Light Topic of the Week” (what is on your strength bucket list) (55:00-88...

An interview with Barzeen Vaziri (@fattestillinoislifter)

On this episode of 2 White Lights, Bain shares his experience working the APF Beginners Meet at 2XL Fitness over the weekend (4:20-13:00). The Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo had an interview with the USPA state chairman, USPA meet director/judge, and owner of Surge to new Levels Fitness, Sergio Luno (@surgetonewlevels) and we talked about the origins of Surge as a gym and as a powerlifter along wit...

On this Episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and The Fat Guy recap some of the meets that took place over the weekend including Luke Nall’s epic first time performance (@lukenall56) (2:40-16:00). We give our takes and your responses to the 2 White Lights Topic of the Week- “How do you set up your training routine ‘post meet’?”(16:06-49:30). Enzo gives a “Misogynistic Trash Talk” on something tha...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and the Fat Guy give an impromptu live reaction between the epic battle between Marianna Gasparyan (@power_mayan) and Stefanie Cohen (@steficohen) at the Kern US Open (00:27-24:08). A recap of the both days of the US Open including Marianna’s legendary 720 Wilks performance (24:40-43:00). Bain316 covers his experience at the APF “Pressing the Pieces T...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and the Fat Guy break some very unsurprising news on Hafpor Bjornsson’s (“The Mountain”) ESPN interview where he admitted to PED use (no kidding) and how there is a large disconnect between strength sports and society (2:10-21:00). The Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo discussed John Haack’s unbelievable USPA performance where he totaled 1926 at 181 lbs....

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The CoHost Formerly Known as Enzo is joined by Matt Wallace and they discuss “post meet feels” (1:35-10:10). We play “FMK” with the main powerlifting federations (10:15-21:04). We discuss the USAPLs decision to not allow IPF coaches to coach at their meets (21:14-49:18). We give a mini US Open preview (49:23-58:50). “Larry Wheels did Something” and he may of made...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, “The Fat Guy” is getting ready to compete at AAPF Nationals in South Carolina. We discuss our “2 White Lights Topic of the Week” (Favorite accessory movements for our main lifts) and we listen to our listener’s favorite accessory movements (12:48-58:23). “The Bad Guy” covers the “2 White Lights Question of the Week” on what mindset you should have during a meet (...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, Bain316 explains his experience watching his daughter compete for the first time. “The Fat Guy” gives us a training update for his upcoming APF Nationals meet in South Carolina (10:09-17:00). We recap the APF state meet that took place March 30-31st. We talk about Skyler Brandt’s legendary performance, the controversy surrounding Tom Kallas’s squat, and watching...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo recaps his first USAPL meet (4:26-32:00) We give our opinions on the USAPLs statement on “media rights” (33:12-43:00). The Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo shares what Larry Wheels did this week (45:10-46:51). Bain316 has some misogynistic trash talking for us (46:52-47:51). Bain shares a technique tip regarding foot placement on be...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and The Fat Guy recap the historic performance by Stefi Cohen and Dylan Hellriegel at “The Arnold Australia” (7:39-14:25). The Co Host Formerly Known as Enzo previews his upcoming meet and his recent technique struggles (14:32-25:35). 2 White Lights gives their takes and the listeners takes on if powerlifting is a team sport (23:40-67:18). We have a “...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and The Fat Guy are joined by the “Most Important Man in Powerlifting” (Matt Wallace) and they discuss how why Bain believes he is the most important man in powerlifting, how Matt got involved in powerlifting, what we believe to be the best powerlifting federation is, favorite strength athletes, discussions on going to the “dark side”, and future goal...

2 White Lights recaps their experience at “The Arnold”.

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and The Fat Guy break some news on Charlie Binkleys’ total at BOTB (spoiler: he actually has a total). We answer our 2 White Lights “Question of the Week” regarding PED use (7:16-17:02). 2 White Lights give our and the listeners take on the 2 White Lights topic of the week-“How do you mentally and/or physically adjust your training around an injury?”...

he Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo has a master plan on how to break records at meets (1:00-8:50). Bain gives us a “Swole Sarah Watch”, 2WL recaps the protested USAPL Minnesota state meet, and “The Bad Guy” goes on an angry rant (9:05-23:06). We recap the highly scrutinized Battle of the Bay with our guest Charlie Binkley. 2WL discussed with Charlie why he’s back in Illinois, the issues he had with...

On politics, team sports, and the recent transgender discussion in powerlifting

Welcome to the new 2 White Lights location! In this episode a general discussion of our new broadcast location and upcoming highlights. February 1st episode.