Peak Speak - A Powerlifting Podcast

Thomas and John are back in 2025! How consistently? Yet to be seen. Today's episode is around the idea of identity, and how this may change or switch over time - how do we cope with change? 

Thomas and John reflect on 200 episodes of Peak Speak, and dive deep into how their training has evolved and shaped itself over the years.

Thomas and John discuss how different lifters require different levels of coaching, and the idea of learning enough through coaching to continue the journey independently. 

Thomas and John talk about the intersection between content creators and experts (or lack thereof), and what qualifies as good quality information and sources. 

This is a bit of a two in one episode! Starting with a rant about Australian Powerlifting federations, Thomas and John then weigh up the difference in results between serious lifters with impeccable tracking and programming, versus those without the means to go 'all in'. At the end of the day, you get to train, and that's a gift. 

Thomas Lilley and John Sheridan, delve into the age-old clash between science nerds and meatheads within the powerlifting community. 🏋️‍♂️🧪

On today's episode, media manager Sam Williams (@leumasthegreat) joins Thomas and John to celebrate 250k downloads, with a recap of our journey along the way and how we think Powerlifting has changed during this time.

In another controversial Peak Speak episode, Thomas and John discuss some recent internet drama surrounding the use of tripods in the gym environment.

There's been a huge drama in the Australian Powerlifting world recently, and we're finally getting the chance to cover it...

Great powerlifters work hard and train intelligently, but at what point does overthinking impact your performance? Thomas and John discuss this today on a whole new episode of Peak Speak. 

Goal setting and planning is often your best chance of success. But even if you're fully prepared, things don't always work out. John recounts a recent experience of this and reflects on his mental state in navigating the feelings around things just not going to plan. 

How does the experience of competing change the further into your lifting career you get? Find out on this week's Peak Speak!  Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs!

Part of why Powerlifting is so accessible is the fact that you can often make vast improvements rapidly when you first begin the sport. But once you hit that first wall and progress halts, where do you go from there? Thomas and John discuss the Powerlifting Inflection Point.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John discuss programming nuance and when it matters. Does it matter for everyone? Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs!

In this episode, the boys talk a bit about Powerlifting as a sport and how it compares to other sports in regards to rules, refereeing, etc.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs!

So you've become a coach...But how do you remain a coach, and continue to improve? Thomas and John discuss longevity in the coaching game.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs!

Thomas talks about his latest meet performance, and then the boys talk about the dying art of equipped lifting and why you should give it a go...Maybe?  Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs!

There's coaching and then there's the art of coaching. Tune in this week to hear about how Thomas and John navigate coaching and clearly communicate their message. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John delve into intrinsic drive and motivation and how much they can vary between person to person. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John discuss external education around lifting and how they prefer to use it and seek it for best results. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs!

Happy New Year listeners! Thomas and John discuss the importance of establishing the correct communication with your coach. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! Also, the Key & Peele sketch that Thomas referred to can be watched here .

Thomas and John discuss The Liver King and staying true to yourself.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! Check out Sam's Coffee Time on Instagram for all your coffee porn needs!

Go checkout Sam's Halloween deadlift here ! Thomas and John talk about recent Australian comps and reflect on how they have progressed over the years. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

John recaps a recent athletic pursuit and reflects on how it made him feel, and how the competitive brain works in mysterious ways...  Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

Thomas and John discuss 5 ways they have developed as coaches.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.