Episode 15: Erin Cadigan
In this month's episode, we have Erin Cadigan. Me and Erin have a great chat about lifting while trying to balance life and other externals---------------------------------Erin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinc_lifts/---------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:25 - NLPA vs NSPL4:30 - How did you get started14:06 - The pains of cutting29:22 - Stiff Sleeves40:00 - Open is a long time46:24 - Physical lifting ques53:26 - Balancing powerlifting, school and work 1:00:22 - Support in the sport1:11:20 - Qualifier Changes1:17:28 - Rule Changes and Hot Takes1:31:16 - Instagram Question
12 Dec 20251h 45min
Episode 13: Alex Stoyles
In this month's episode, I chat with soon to be open lifter Alex Stoyles. Join us as we discuss, training, injuries and overcoming adversity---------------------------------Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.stoyles_83---------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:08 - Easterns8:48 - Provincials Redemption17:04 - Growing the sport25:14 - Peak week stories40:59 - Friendly Competitions46:25 - That Provincials52:50 - Meet Day Essentials55:02 - Nutrtion and Hydration1:05:36 - Home Gyms1:15:17 - How did you get started 1:23:00 - Mentally recovering from injury1:39:50 - Alex the muffin man
10 Okt 20251h 46min
Episode 12: John Cadigan
On this months episode of 2 powerlifters in a car getting coffee we have John Cadigan. A close friend and M2 lifter with an interesting backstory in how he got startedJohn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrc_powerliftingTimestamps:0:00 - Intro5:26 - What's next14:10 - How did you get started35:05 - Record your lifts39:38 - IPF rules49:54 - If you could change 1 rule1:03:36 - Father Daughter lifting team1:20:19 - No Glassess during training? 1:26:15 - Drug Testing 1:40:40 - FMK1:41:37 - Dream lifting group1:47:58 - Work and Lifting1:52:54 - Outro
12 Sep 20251h 53min
Episode 11: Will Hall
On this months episode we have IBWs smaller (and more handsome) 105 lifter, Will Hall. Unfortunately the first 20 or so minutes of this episode were lost to an SD card errorTime Stamps0:00 - Intro1:31 - Coffees9:11 - Who's the most handsome17:27 - How did you get started25:54 - Music Tastes 33:55 - Tattoos37:23 - Talkin Weight 43:56 - Instagram Round 11:08:26 - Other Sports1:12:44 - The Return of FMK1:29:44 - Accountability 1:33:53 - Travel1:49:13 - What would you take if you couldn't warm up?1:52:33 - 1 attempt per lift2:05:33 - NL music
8 Aug 20252h 19min
Episode 10: Luisa Vargas
On this months episode of #2PIACGC I interview Luisa Vargas. We talk training, weight class, and some sports philosophy --------------------------Luisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.luisavargas/----------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:43 - Nationals7:12 - How Lenny got injured13:00 - How did Luisa get started14:00 - Junior Burnout 23:00 - White Lights Media37:53 - Powerlifters vs Commercial Gyms55:36 - Repping your country1:04:08 - Don't choose a weight class1:19:25 - Old Cut Methods 1:28:00 - Training with a crew
11 Juli 20251h 39min
Episode 9: Steph Fowler
Wether it be from Powerlifting, or CrossFit, or Newfoundland Donut Co, or Alphas, you definitely know her. On this months episode of #2PIACGC I interview Steph Fowler. We talk training, weight class, and how she handles being at her level in 2 different sports.--------------------------Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemayy/----------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:33 - Coffee3:46 - CrossFit8:02 - How do you keep up with both15:44 - College and lifting26:36 - Getting started powerlifting38:36 - Balancing high level CrossFit vs Powerlifting46:17 - Reps is Great49:40 - The growth of the podcast55:53 - FMK 1:06:13 - Changing Classses1:10:56 Knee Sleeves... again1:19:29 - Performing under pressure1:34:56 - Speedround1:44:04 - Tattoos
13 Juni 20251h 53min
Episode 8: Ellissa Hull
In this months episode, I interview the Ellissa Hull. A masters 2 lifter, a mother, and all around beast. We talk training, competing and and balancing lifting with a hectic life!--------------------------Ellissa's' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellissahull/----------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - How Ellissa started with IBW 9:14 - Humble Beginnings12:55 - St John's has gotten bad14:00 - Ellissa's history25:00 - The Horns 29:15 - IPF Sleeve Ban32:00 - Easterns?41:25 - Reps is great48:25 - Balancing being a mom and a lifter50:00 - Covid training1:05:20 - Taking time off1:14:04 - Dream rotation1:25:07 - Old Setups 1:40:46 - Favorite Memory
9 Maj 20251h 44min
