Massenomics Podcast

Travis Ortmayer is one of the greatest USA strongman competitors of all time, and he honestly has some of the best stories we've ever heard from a guest on our podcast.  He shares a powerful message with us based on his life experiences, and then we laugh about some bad fast food. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting...

Adam of Garage Gym Lab joins us to discuss home gym equipment and turning this project of his into a full time career.  We also ask him when the hell equipment will ever be normally available like it used to be. This episode has a very high tensile strength. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.lif...

Big Blaine Sumner is our guest this week.  We talk to him about the limitations a guy his size faces with the standard IPF equipment, the possibility of a 3,000 pound total, and if he would ever try multiply powerlifting.  Earlier in the show we discuss the formation of ANOTHER powerlifting federation and the results of Europe's Strongest Man. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancem...

We were lucky enough to have The Godfather of Starting Strength on our show, so we of course had to ask him important questions like:  Does he really say "FAHVE and DRAHVE"? Why does he lean on so many things?  Are cowboy boots and ribeye steaks all they are cracked up to be?  Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Lar...

Who would you rather fight.. a creature with a Chad Wesley Smith head and a Louie Simmons Body, or a being with a Louie Simmons head and a Chad Wesley Smith Body?  We find out the answers to important questions like this in this episode with Chad.  We also give the rundown on all the winners of the Massenomics Stimulus Package contest. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.co...

Bud Jeffries certainly lives an unconventional lifestyle, and there isn't much this man hasn't done.  One podcast isn't really enough to get to his full story, but we hit some of his highlights.  We also try out our new one minute segment for Lift Platinum Club supporting members. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting...

We only know him as the guy that creates all the funny Immortal Barbell cartoons on Instagram... We grill him to find out what else we can figure out about this mystery man. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc...

We chat with Donnie about his inventions, lawyers, cigars, ductile steel, and equipped powerlifting.  Nothing was off limits with ol' Super D!  We also announce the big Massenomics Stimulus package contest that we have coming up soon where we will be giving away $500 to one lucky winner. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs...

Dan Bell goes multiply and we drop four new shirts this week... what is the world coming to.  Then we chat with special guest Silent Mike Farr.  He discusses the challenges with opening a new gym in the midst of the COVID pandemic, and the lifting culture in Sacramento. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: htt...

We discuss all things YouTube and Untamed Strength with Alan Thrall.  We find out which of his YouTube videos he has had to delete, and why the DONT CURL IN ME flag has become a centerpiece in his gym.  At the beginning of this episode we also cover an insane 1,003 pound sumo deadlift from Jamal Browner. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5%...

Big Tom "Huck" Finn joins us to discuss beer drinking stories, starting a supplement company in the middle of COVID, and more beer drinking stories. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-s...

Stefi Cohen & Hayden Bowe of Hybrid Performance Method join us to discuss the future of large strength events like The Arnold and Kratos. We also pick their brains on what it's like running their business with all the different entities. Towards the end we get into the good stuff… discussing apple pies, sparkling waters, and fast food tips. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemeth...

Big Julius walks us through the misloaded world record 800 pound bench press attempt.  Then we get into what the future holds for him; log press world records, World's Strongest Man, NFL... Most importantly, we get a rundown of his best fast food recommendations. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://ww...

Big Thomas "TD Smash" Davis joined us to discuss everything that happened at the Beasts of the Bench meet that was on ESPN.  We cover the good and the bad.  Most importantly, we had to get his opinion on the McDonalds apple pie. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MA...

Recorded live from Massenomics Studios... again! We are together at last.  That means full video of the show is back available on YouTube.  We talk about Ronnie "The King" Coleman and Luke "The Future" Richardson in this one. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS2...

What will we hit first... 300 podcast episodes or 300 podcast reviews? We are taking bets now.  We also discuss the recent CrossFit controversy. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-strap...

The road to 200 5-star podcast reviews is paved with a lot of apple pies, LaCroixs, and druthers.  We made it, and it feels so damn good.  We can't wait to start the #roadto300.  Give a listen to hear us unveil the big surprise we have been holding in for 200. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.l...

We are getting so close to 200 reviews we can taste it.  And it tastes like a McDonalds apple pie flavored LaCroix.  We also discuss how Tom Stoltman seems to be able to pick up any stone that he wants, and how shipping Lift Shorts to the Philippines could break our bank.   Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large:...

We review and update our master list of the top ten strength training podcasts each year. We have to stay on top of it, because just about half of the list quits pumping out content each year. I guess our strategy of just outlasting the competition might work after all! Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: htt...

Join us for Massenomics Book Club!  We review "The Back Mechanic" by Stu McGill AKA Sam Elliott AKA the dad from "The Ranch" AKA the narrator from "The Big Lebowski".  Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: htt...

We know this boxing match is going to be the heaviest in history, but is that a good thing?? And have we seen the last of Thor as a strongman?  We also give a little update on what the Arnold did for us throughout this COVID-19 mess. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use co...

By the time this comes out, Thor will have already gone after the big 501kg deadlift mark, but now Big Julius has said he's doing a similar event to attempt the 800 pound bench press.  Listen to hear what we think of this new format for strength sports. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftingl...

Where did the name come from? When will we be able to record like normal again? What is our favorite beer? And we play the Marry, F, Kill game with squat, bench, and deadlift. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud I...

Home gyms are popping up in garages, basements, and bathrooms everywhere right now.  What do we think that means for the future of gym culture and gym equipment?  We also revisit the Thor 501KG deadlift controversy. Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save...

On this week's episode of "As the Strongman World Turns" Eddie Hall and Hafthor are mean to each other. If you're interested in becoming a supporting member of the podcast click here! Hybrid Performance Method:  https://hybridperformancemethod.com/  and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded product...