2 White Lights

On this episode of 2WL we had 76 kg world champion Jessica Buettner (@djessicabuettner)on the show to discuss: - Why she is an enemy of 2WL - Canadian Stereotypes - Her battles with being a type 1 diabetic and balancing that with being an elite level powerlifter - Her upcoming competition with one of the most stacked classes at IPF Worlds - Her issues with USAPL Nationals being the same days as IP...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we interviewed current female points leader in the USAPL Pro Series and one of the best female lifters in the world Natalie Richards (@nat_lifting)and discussed: - Her rapid rise to the elite levels of female powerlifting - Mindset changes after climbing the rankings in powerlifting - Her thoughts on the current structure of the USAPL Pro Series - If she will eve...

On this episode of 2WL, we recap USAPL Teen/High School/Collegiate/Jr Nationals. We breakdown the major battles and story lines including - Teen nats - Jr nats - Collegiate nats - Premier equipped lifters

On this episode of 2WL, we do an in person recording of PLA Nationals. We give our hot takes on the major storylines and battles in each session!

On this episode of 2WL, we preview all the major story lines, battles, and premier lifters at USAPL Teen-Jr Nationals that will be taking place this week in Lombard, IL.

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we were joined by head coach of McKendree Powerlifting Bradly Bechel (@brad_bradly_bechel) and we discussed the current state of collegiate powerlifting including: - Whats wrong in collegiate powerlifting (social media, coaching, lack of gym access, etc) - The current structure of collegiate powerlifting - What McKendree is trying to do to fix some of these ideas...

On this episode of 2WL we recap all the major battles, storylines, and breakout performances from the Arnold Classic: - Our Arnold experience along with the USAPL Masters of Iron Pro Meet (6:15-15:00) - The A7 Grand Prix (15:01-42:52) - The A7 Pro Raw (42:55-62:50) - A7 Raw Challenge (62:52-92:13) - The Pioneer Pro Deadlift (92:15-99:39) - Things we'd fix in the Arnold and hot take: "Single ply li...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we preview The Arnold Classic that will be taking place March 5th-7th. We break down: - Why we love the USAPL Arnold meets (7:06-16;48) - Grand Prix and Pro lifters (16:48-72:21) - A7 Pro-Am (72:22-101:01) - Mini Powerlifting America Nationals Preview (101:02)

On this episode of 2WL, we were joined by arguably the best powerlifter of all time John Haack (@bilbo_swaggins181) to discuss: - Him not being awarded "meme maker of the year" - Pasta - Whether or not he believes he is the "GOAT" of powerlifting - The GOAT debate between him and Taylor Atwood - How he continues to stay motivated - Future plans/ goals for powerlifting - "FMK" - Lifter rating

On this episode of 2WL we give our predictions, previews, and hot takes for the upcoming WRPF Ghost Clash meet: - Male & Female Wrapped (7:30-36:25) - Male & Female Raw (36:27)

On this episode of 2 White Lights, the 82.5 kg ATWR total holder Blake Lehew (@deadliftingorangutan) joined us to discuss: - His Hybrid 4 Showdown performance where he broke the ATWR total record previously owned by John Haack - What his proudest accomplishment in powerlifting has been - Why he was able to put it all together at Hybrid Showdown 4 - Being one of the top contenders in the untested s...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had Pro powerlifter, coach, and host of "The Power in Lifting" Solana Lewis (@solana_lifts) to discuss: - What title she is most proud pf (pro lifter, coach, podcast host) - Why she targets the female demographic - The struggles of covering the sport of powerlifting while being a high level athlete - Her current prep for the Arnold - She describes her favorite...

On this episode of 2WL, Joe Stanek joins us in recapping the prep leading up to the Virginia Pro and mid block updates for our prep leading into The Arnold.

On this episode of 2WL, we recap Hybrid Showdown 4. We recap: - Samantha Rice's upset victory over Hunter Henderson - Blake Lehew's breakout performance where he set the 82.5 kg ATWR total - John Haacks 6/9 record breaking performance - Our favorite lifters of the weekend - Hot take debate regarding missing weight - Conversation on which tested lifters would preform best under untested rules

The Council (Marcellus Williams, Joe Stanek, Steve DeNovi, and Angelo Fortino) are back to discuss some insight and thoughts on the USAPL future for international expansion. The roundtable featured: - Joe's experience with IPF Worlds - Is International expansion a top priority - If USAPL does expand internationally how should they do it - How we believe it should be scored - The label of "world ch...

We had our 2WL Guest of the Year Derek Thistlewaite back in person to discuss: - His 2021 and his most recent meet - Chasing Yury Belkin - John Haack fan boys - A new segment "fan questions" - A special appearance by Gage Carreon - His goals for 2022 - Fashion - Joseph Stalin - And a whole lot more

On this episode we give out some of our selected 2WL Awards for the 2021 year. Awards include: - Podcast Story Of The Year - Breakout Male Performer - Breakout Female Performer - Best Male Lifter - Best Female Lifter - Best Male Squat - Best Female Squat - Best Male Bench Press - Best Female Bench Press - Best Male Deadlift - Best Female Deadlift - 2022 Male Breakout Candiate - 2022 Female Breakou...

On this episode of 2WL, we recap and share our experiences at the USAPL Virginia Pro including: - The incredible production value at the Virginia Pro - Why its the step in the right direction for powerlifting - The return of Ray Williams - Natalie Richards second breakthrough performance of the year - Ashton Rouska is a Cyborg - Bobb vs Pitre living up to the hype - Jake Amendola/David Woolson app...

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we preview one of the most stacked rosters of the year in powerlifting and the very first meet in the USAPLs Pro Series, The Virginia Pro Invitational. In this preview we discuss: - Why this meet is important for 2 very big reasons - How the point system will work for the Pro Series - If anyone in the field of lifters has a chance of dethroning Ashton Rouska - Th...

On this episode of 2WL we had reigning Collegiate National Champion (57 kg) Celine Crum to discuss: - Our disagreements regarding USAPLs move to the original weight classes - Why 63 kg females were hurt by the change in weight classes - Her performance at Collegiate Nationals and Carolina Primetime - Why she's staying in the USAPL and her plans for future meets - Lifter rating

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we were joined by USAPL 100 kg Pro powerlifter Brandon Pitre (@blessedpitre) to discuss: - His massive momentum after Carolina Primetime - Being a top 5 contender at the Virginia Pro - Whether or not he believes he is underrated - Him facing off against many of his Team Craftsmanship teammates at the Virginia Pro and the importance of friendly rivalries - His coa...

On this episode of 2WL we discuss the USAPL announcing that they are going back to the original weight classes along with our takes, the potential for new weight class battles, opposing viewpoints on their decisions, and updates on potential changes in qualifying totals/transition to DOTS.

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we briefly dive into the IPF expelling the USAPL from the IPF but dive deep into the USAPLs Pro Series. 2WL brings a unique perspective as we were both invited to the pro series meeting and were able to share some of our ideas to the USAPL.

On this episode of 2 White Lights, defending 2x IPF world champion Russ Orhii came on the program to discuss: - Wearing a suit at weigh ins - His performance at IPF worlds - Why he will stay under the IPF umbrella - Conversations on not valuing gym lifts as much as meet day lifts

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had newly crowned 120 kg Jr World Champion Isaac Whistler on the show to discuss: - His experience handling some of the best performers at IPF Worlds - His philosophy on how to properly handle someone - We discuss his performance at IPF worlds and why he believes it was a "loss" - The overall experience of being at IPF worlds and a discussion of USAPL/IPF - Li...