Episodes
Do golfers need to be jacked? | Full Swing documentary | PGA vs LIV
March 1, 2023
The Netflix documentary series “Full Swing” takes a look at the struggles players go through to end up in the money on the PGA tour, and a new alternative format where everyone gets paid regardless of performance. There w…
Would we ever try strongman? Guest Omar Isuf | One good question
Feb. 24, 2023
One good question from our Discord (https://discord.com/invite/XVvJ5eNzdq): Bronzielocks asks: Would you ever try doing strongman? That would be a cool series to see, kind of like when you did the oly series. Our best-…
Omar Isuf
Feb. 23, 2023
Our best-est friend from north of the border joins us in studio. Omar has been a force in YouTube fitness for years, and last year he led “Ancient Workouts with Omar” in association with the History Channel. We launched i…
Deadlifts are not worth the risks? | Topic Thunder
Feb. 17, 2023
We’re still in Topic Thunder mode this week. Our panel tries to find agreement (or not) with the suggestion that training deadlifts the risks if you’re not a competitive powerlifter. Are they actually dangerous? Or…
Hook grip is unreliable? | Topic Thunder
Feb. 15, 2023
We’re still in Topic Thunder mode this week. Our panel unpacks this hot take, “Hook grip Is unreliable and may be overrated.” Hook grip is a bandwagon that most lifters jump on at one time or another to try to up their…
Things NOT to overlook when you’re planning a meet | Topic Thunder
Feb. 10, 2023
Our panel takes on a couple of related questions about the giant meet we just ran from members of our Discord: AR17 asked, “What do you believe was the most under (over) looked aspect of running/ prepping a meet?” Keit…
Powerlifting has become a meme? | Topic Thunder
Feb. 8, 2023
We just hosted a great big meet – maybe the largest local USAPL meet ever – and we’re beat so we’re slipping into Topic Thunder mode for a bit to recover our calm and our voices. Topic Thunder episodes are short, sometime…
Do you need a mentor? | One Good Question
Feb. 2, 2023
This week’s question from our Discord: EvilFern asked, “How important is having a mentor? Am I missing out by not having one? Feel like it's something that should happen naturally instead of seeking one out somehow.” J…
Our best and worst takes on what powerlifting looks like in 5 years Guest: Joe Stanek
Feb. 1, 2023
Joe Stanek of Gameday Barbell joins us for this discussion. You can find Joe on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoestanek ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on socia…
Ground turkey vs ground beef vs ground chicken | One Good Question
Jan. 27, 2023
This week’s question from our Discord: ArrogantFool asked, “Why do people use ground turkey instead of ground beef to lose weight when the macros and calories are nearly identical and there isn't a cost advantage?” We ki…
The Pandora’s Box of Powerlifting
Jan. 25, 2023
Where’s the line between holding an organization accountable for turning a blind eye to unspeakable acts and stirring an angry mob to chase Frankenstein’s monster with torches and pitchforks? (Are there any more metaphors we…
Can you be too talented to need a coach? | NetFlix Doc series Break Point
Jan. 18, 2023
Dean Saddoris is back to help us break down the first episode of the new Netflix documentary series “Break Point,” which documents up-and-coming tennis stars during the 2022 Grand Slam season. Gifted “bad boy” Nick Kyrgios …
Most people give low effort in the gym? | Topic Thunder
Jan. 13, 2023
This episode is about reacting to a hot take that was sent to us: Most people are putting in such low effort in the gym, it’s a waste of time! Our own Kyle Castro and Sebastian Brambila on Instagram join us for thi…
Pete Rubish
Jan. 11, 2023
Pete’s on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pete.rubish/ and his website https://www.koa-strong.com/ ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use …
Should gym owners yell about stuff like dirty bars? | Topic Thunder
Jan. 6, 2023
Our own gym manager Kyle Castro and lead trainer Avi Lieu join us for this one. Kyle’s on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kyle.castroo/ and Avi on https://www.instagram.com/avi.lieu. ____ Have a question for one…
What’s the best condiment? | Topic Thunder
Jan. 4, 2023
Our own Kyle Castro and Sebastian Brambila on Instagram join us for this one. Kyle’s on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kyle.castroo/ and Sebastian at https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_brambila. ____ Have a qu…
Should powerlifting be judged by robots? | Topic Thunder
Dec. 30, 2022
Our own Kyle Castro and Sebastian Brambila on Instagram join us for this one. Kyle’s on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kyle.castroo/ and Sebastian at https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_brambila. ____ Have a qu…
How to handle big business changes? | One Good Question
Dec. 28, 2022
This week’s question from our Discord: Frequent contributor Keith Honeycutt asked, “What are some unexpected changes you have had to make to the gym or your business model since opening the doors?” Our own Kyle Castro…
Craziest question or comment from a total stranger? | Topic Thunder
Dec. 24, 2022
We’re in Topic Thunder mode for most of our episodes over the holiday break. What’s Topic Thunder? It’s the name of our roughly 10-minute “rant” show with a four-member panel who throw out as ideas as possible about a parti…
Forget resolutions. Build your legacy instead
Dec. 22, 2022
It’s the time of year that everyone is making resolutions. Maybe a better idea is to set goals. Resolutions sound like goals, but they’re really just things you want to change about yourself. They try to make a positive out…
Why do coaches need coaches?
Dec. 16, 2022
This week’s One Good Question comes from our Discord: Iced-T asks: “Why is it that I keep seeing people offer coaching but they have a coach themselves? No hate here just a good example, I have noticed Mike keeps refer…
From powerlifting to marathons with Joe Grinstain
Dec. 14, 2022
Our friend and local gym (HyperThrive Athletics) owner, Joe Grinstain, got bored with powerlifting meets and decided to find something else to compete in. He chose running, and he recently qualified for the 2024 Boston Marat…
Words we don’t want to hear in 2023?
Dec. 9, 2022
In fitness, in social media, in life period, there are some words we’re just sick of hearing. Do you have any? Like if we never heard the word “liver” again… ____ Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Questio…
Our annual fitness trends episode…with a twist!
Dec. 7, 2022
Every December for the past few years, we’ve chosen an article from mainstream media that attempts to predict the next year’s fitness trends. Then, we discuss which one’s actually have a chance of happening, and which are re…