Travis Rogers

A Forest Through the Trees: A Cave Cast

Sports EN ↓ 33 episodes

A powerlifting podcast that talks about the good, the bad, and all the things that have kept us going. Raw, Real, and done in one take.

Author

Travis Rogers

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

Ep.7 S-3: "AR and Cool Stuff" 23.06.2026

In episode 33, 7 of the 3rd Season, Carl and Travis Briefly recap KOTC, RPS Nats, talk more about AR bands and Chains, and talk about BarPath.

Ep.6 -S3 "APO Meet Recap and Plans" 09.06.2026

In the 32nd episode, 6th of this season, Carl and Travis recap their weekend performance competing at APO Coastal Clash and what they plan to do next.

Ep.5-S3 "Peak Files and AR" 26.05.2026

After a break due to prep and life, Episode 5 kicks back off with reviews of how peak has been, talks of AR and how to use it, and updates on 5 days out from APO in VA Beach.

Ep.4 S-3: "GGC Joins the TBC: Featuring Joe Gray" 06.05.2026

In the 4th episode of the 3rd season, Travis and Carl invite the community man and owner of the Garage Gym Competition online, to talk about the start, what it offers, and our favorite gym pieces.

Ep.3 S-3: "This One's for the Dad's w/ John Flagg" 14.04.2026

In episode 3 of the 3rd season, Travis and Carl invite good friend, coach, and author, John Flagg to talk about Dad things, coaching, The Cave, and missing each other in general.

Ep.2 S-3: "What We Wished We Knew" 07.04.2026

In episode 2 of the new season, Travis and Carl talk about do's and don'ts, things they wished they knew early on, and argue about 50kg plates.

Ep.1 S-3: "Natural or Nah w/ Iron Beard Strength" 01.04.2026

In the Season 3 debut episode, Travis and Carl are joined by Coach Mario of Iron Beard Strength to talk about tested feds, testing, views on different divisions, and jokes from the other side of the U.S.

Ep.13-S2 "Q and A w/ The Boiz - Season Finale" 03.03.2026

In the finale of season 2, episode 26, Carl and Travis answer the top questions asked by Instagram live polls, and reflect on the past season.

Ep.12-S2 "Odds and Ends" 17.02.2026

In episode 25 of the podcast, 12th of season 2, Travis and Carl talk about teaching weightlifting in high school, goal setting, and argue about body types.

Ep.11-S2 "Crossing Streams Pt.1 w/ TWC" 10.02.2026

On this special 24th episode of the podcast, Travis and Carl, welcome Anthony and Roman from TWC and Tales from the Warmup Room. We laugh about meets, past experiences, gear we cherish, and our dream flights and memories and we all still chase.

Ep.10 S-2: "A Real Sport?" 03.02.2026

In episode 23, the 10th of season 2, Travis and Carl discuss different views on ladder style events, 1v1 matchups, where records should be broken, and laugh uncontrollably.

Ep.9-S2 "Staying In It" 20.01.2026

In episode 22, number 9 of season 2, Travis and Carl take a trip down memory lane and discuss things that kept them in the sport and also turned them away.

Ep.8 S-2: "Read Your Damn Rulebook" 06.01.2026

In the first episode of the new year, Carl and Travis discuss new IPF rule changes, other rules that are dumb, why some rules are in place, and meet director's discretion.

Ep.7-S2 "Cat Backs + Slack'em Outs" 30.12.2025

In the 20th episode, 7th of season 2, Travis and Carl complete the SBD series with deadlifts, talking about wedging, slacking out the bar, and difficulties throughout the movement.

Ep.6-S2 "Super Duper Squat Bros" 16.12.2025

In episode 19, number 6 of season 2, Carl and Travis talk everything squats. The differences between gear, bar positions, weaknesses, and depth calls.

Ep.5-S2 "How Much You Bench Bro?" 09.12.2025

In Episode 5 of the 2nd season, Travis and Carl talk all things bench, from shirts to raw, to setups and sticking points.

Ep.4 -S2 "Growing Old Together" 02.12.2025

In Episode 17, the 4th of Season 2 of the podcast, Travis and Carl, talk about their time in the sport, growing old both in age and time in the game, and how things have changed regarding that.

Ep.3-S2 "Be an Athlete, Not an Asshole" 20.11.2025

In season 2, Ep.3, Travis and Carl talk about coaching on the athlete's side, how to be accountable, exchanges with your coach, and bad habits to break.

Ep.2-S2 "The Justice League?" 12.11.2025

In Episode 15, Travis and Carl recap their meet performances, talk about rules and standard issues, and why local level support and refs are crumbling.

Ep.1-S2 "Don't Call it a Comeback" 05.11.2025

In the premiere of Season 2, Travis and Carl talk about what a comeback is, worst injuries, what is considered hurt, and a well thought out FMK with SBD.

Ep.13 " Natty Daddy Season Finale" 01.10.2025

In the Season Finale, episode 13, Carl and Travis talk about a taboo subject, personal views, and use for PEDs, what it means to be a natty boi, and breaking down acronyms commonly heard in the sport.

Ep.12 "But Did You Poop" 24.09.2025

For the 12th episode of the podcast, Travis and Carl welcome Jessica Rogers as a guest and tell meet stories, answer our most asked Insta question, and share some laughs.

Ep.11 "The Great Divide" 18.09.2025

In episode 11, Carl and Travis discuss what its like to be training partners, friends, and coaches and the dynamic between them.

Ep.10 "Open a Gym or Naw?" 03.09.2025

In episode 10, Travis and Carl talk about starting a gym DM's, how the cave evolved, how Travis ended up with a building, and some untold drama.

Ep.9 "Get Qualified" 27.08.2025

In Episode 9 of the podcast, Travis and Carl talk about what is damaging local level meets, qualifications for larger meets, and the state of powerlifting on social media as a whole.

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