Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In no particular order, Episode 249 covered: Bench & Equipped Nationals Preview Male and Female Athlete of the Year The Scorpions Conspiracy Theory revisited Southwest or Delta? Scuba Diving = Raw / Free Diving = Equipped? Josh's Pet Peeve with the way Flights were organized at Masters/Raw Nats Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation a...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, Josh and Lara discussed recent powerlifting events and music. Josh provided a comprehensive recap of Raw Nationals results, including team performances where the men's team won first place and the women's team placed third, along with individual competitor results and national records achieved. They discussed rule changes from the National Governing Body...

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara discussed recent powerlifting competition results, including individual performances and team awards from various meets, though they noted limitations in their ability to fully analyze the team data due to time constraints. They previewed the upcoming National Championships where seven lifters from their community will compete, including Gwen Cook, Scott Berryman, Ke...

Send us Fan Mail Joe Warpeha, candidate for Vice President, answers questions submitted by voting members of the USA Powerlifting National Governing Board (NGB) in advance of the Vice Presidential election on June 15, 2026. Joe Warpeha VP Letter of Intent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10xpc... Joe Warpeha USA Powerlifting Resume: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Lft... This video may be shared...

Send us Fan Mail We are sad to report that Greg Page has passed away today, 5/13. This episode was recorded prior to finding out about Greg's passing.  In this episode, Josh and Lara discussed several powerlifting-related topics. They covered the selection process for the U.S.A. Powerlifting team for IDFPA Worlds, with Josh advocating for alternates to be selected based on DOTS points rather...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast episode featured Dr. Lori Davidson discussing her nonprofit organization Powered by Transformation, which uses strength training as a tool for recovery from substance use disorder and other mental health challenges. Dr. Davidson shared her personal journey through recovery and how strength training helped her overcome addiction, leading her to conduct a PhD dissertati...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Josh and Lara discussed various powerlifting updates and personal anecdotes. They announced that Greg Page was diagnosed with cancer and shared information about his Caring Bridge website and GoFundMe. They also discussed the location for the 2027 High School Nationals in Albany, New York. Lara shared her recent ADHD diagnosis and discussed her experience with a s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Podcast, Josh provided an update on Greg Page, the logistics manager for USA Powerlifting, who was diagnosed with cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Cleveland Clinic. Josh then discussed the recent Collegiate Nationals competition, which featured 1,203 lifters and saw 76 national records broken, including five open American records. He highli...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lara and Josh discussed corrections to their previous week's announcements, including a mistake about Lexington High School's championship status and issues with USA Powerlifting's use of age coefficients for best lifter awards. They covered upcoming powerlifting events, including the USA Powerlifting Forge Classic in Georgia and the Student & U...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Josh and Lara discussed recent updates in powerlifting, including the opening of 180 additional spots for Raw Nationals due to the discontinuation of Primetime, and changes to drug testing protocols switching from 10% to 5% full-screen testing. They announce a candidate for USAPL Vice President, highlighted impressive performances at Maryland States and Military N...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the podcast, Lara and Josh discussed recent powerlifting events, including Lane Severson's successful performance at the USAPL Surge Legacy Series in Illinois where he went 9 for 9 with a total of 502.5. They covered the new "Lift Together" mentorship program launched by Elizabeth Yarde and the Coaching Committee, which pairs experienced lifters w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Josh and Lara discussed recent powerlifting competitions, including the Arnold event where multiple lifters earned pro cards in various divisions. They highlighted impressive performances by several athletes, including Alicia Webb who placed second overall in the Masters Raw Challenge and Margaret Necaise who won the Women's division with an astonishing 570 d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the podcast, Josh interviewed Taylor Smith, a powerlifter who recently competed in the Georgia State meet where she set new PRs and became the best overall lifter by Dots. Taylor discussed her background in lifting, her recent success, and her decision to switch coaches after 2.5 years with Josh and Wade. They explored Taylor's future goals in powerlifting,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast, Josh and Lara discussed the recent Georgia State powerlifting meet results, where Team Rohr achieved first place with 93 points, followed by Pioneered Strength with 40 and Augusta Barbell Club in third with 33 points. They highlighted several impressive performances including Taylor Smith's state record deadlift...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Lara discussed upcoming powerlifting competitions, including the Georgia State meet in Dalton and national meets in Louisiana and Illinois. They shared updates on registration numbers and prize money for various events. Lara also recommended a local arcade in Woodstock called Blue Ghost, where she and a friend had a fun experience playing v...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Josh and Coach Nick Benerakis discussed their contrasting training approaches and personal journeys in powerlifting, including Coach Ben's transition from competitor to online coach and Josh's evolution from competitive lifter to coach while balancing family commitments. They explored the challenges of maintaining a long-term perspective in powerlifting,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Powerlifting & Ballads Podcast, Josh and Lara discussed the end of MTV's music video era, the upcoming Arnold competition, and various powerlifting events. They shared their thoughts on posting PRs on social media and the importance of taking deep breaths before competing. Lara introduced a new lifter tip and shared an interesting fact about the ori...

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara discussed their new podcast recording rule and shared personal updates before transitioning to their coaching approaches and team expansion plans, emphasizing their ability to help lifters of all levels achieve their goals through personalized training and programming. The conversation ended with discussions about gym priorities and scheduling. Throw in a rooster and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Lara discussed upcoming powerlifting events, including the Georgia State meet which has a registration deadline of midnight on Wednesday. They reviewed the USAPL rulebook updates, particularly the reorganization of world event references. The hosts shared personal updates, including Josh's early 2000s powerlifting playlist and Lara&apo...

Send us Fan Mail The episode primarily focused on reviewing Team Rohr's strong performance at the IDFPA Worlds competition in South Korea, where multiple lifters achieved impressive results and set records. The discussion covered various aspects of the competition including coaching support, individual performances across different age divisions, and scoring corrections that required adjustme...

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara reviewed the Team Rohr holiday party and discussed recent powerlifting meet results before focusing on the upcoming IDFPA Worlds competition in Korea. They also reflected on past sponsorship experiences, including missed marketing opportunities and the need for clearer expectations. The conversation concluded with a discussion about weightlifting benefits for aging a...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, Josh and Lara discussed upcoming powerlifting events, including the Arnold Classic and various competitions in Georgia, while analyzing participation numbers and challenges facing equipped divisions. They explored ethical considerations around lift protests and referee decisions, with Josh sharing experiences about addressing unfair calls and maintaining competiti...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, Josh & Lara covered various topics including TV shows, upcoming powerlifting events in Georgia, and Laura Styrlund's performance at the IDFPA Bench Worlds. The conversation concluded with discussions about training methods, the importance of celebrating progress in fitness goals, and plans for an upcoming Team Rohr holiday event. Team Rohr Powerlifting 10...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. John Rusin, a coach with extensive experience in strength and conditioning, discussed his new book "Pain Free Performance" which focuses on helping powerlifters and fitness enthusiasts achieve their goals without pain. The conversation covered John's background in athletics, his writing process for the book, and his approach to coaching that emp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Josh and Lara discussed weight measurement conversions and shared updates about various powerlifting meets, including personal records achieved by competitors and their experiences attending different lifting events. They reviewed upcoming events and certifications, including the Arnold schedule and a USA Powerlifting Club Coach Certification Course in Georgia. Th...