x1@8 Podcast

x1@8 - EGM Discussion.

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys are back to discuss the Extraordinary General Meeting, which details what the next steps are for British Powerlifting.

Instagram account mentioned in the pod:
@BPEGM
@bjd_pl
@jbs_1975

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x1@8 - Volunteering and Meet Hosting (Garrett Bentley II)

Tue, 02 May 2023 19:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys are back with Garrett to discuss how powerlifting has to deal with the growing pains after a recent surge in popularity, including a lack of clubs, refs and volunteers.

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x1@8 - Canadian Powerlifting and Gym Ownership (Garrett Bentley)

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys have Canadian lifter Garrett Bentley on to talk about gym ownership, a brief recap of CPU Nats, and Timbit Mathematics - This is a super fun one, don't miss it!

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x1@8 - IPF Approved Kit List & Bench Rule Changes

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys discuss the new(ish) bench rules and how they have affected Owen's recent benching, they touch upon his Euros performance and the IPF kit list for 2023, some new approved items such as the A7 Rigor Mortis knee sleeves.

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x1@8 - Injuries and Canadian Nationals

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000

This week, the boys are back... again. Peej apologises again for another long hiatus, he and Bryce discuss their experiences of working through injury, the suddenness and randomness of it, and the euphoria of lifting sub-maximally after not being able to lift at all.

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x1@8 - The Return of x1@8

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000

This week, the boys are BACK with a sincere apology for their long hiatus and a long, rambling check in on all the various things they missed in the interim. Listen for Bryce's stories about the agony of opening Calgary Barbell HQ, Owen's preparation to retake his title as British Champion, a thorough critique of the present state of the IPF and some more of the usual bullshit.

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x1@8 - How To Be An Elite Powerlifter (with Bryce Lewis)

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100

This week, Alex, Bryce and Bruce discuss some non-obvious traits and habits shared by athletes competing at a high level. Maybe you should try some of them out, huh? Then maybe you'd be as good as these guys. Maybe. You never know.

Anyway enjoy the episode.

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x1@8 - Self Care (with Isabella Von Weissenberg)

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100

This week, Alex and Bryce are joined by business owner, marketer and IPF powerlifting legend Isabella Von Weissenberg to discuss the importance of taking care of yourself in both training and life. Listen to hear the story of Isabella's Powerlifting Divorce, why you should separate your total from your sense of self worth and how to diversify your portfolio of happiness.

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You can listen to Isabella's podcast by searching for The Strength Story wherever you get your podcasts.

x1@8 - Transgender Athletes (with Dr Joanna Harper)

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys are joined by leading scientist and researcher Dr Joanna Harper to discuss the recent controversies around transgender participation in the Olympics. Listen to learn which popular talking points are valid, which ones most definitely aren't, and why the history of gender in sport is so complicated.

Read Dr Harper's book to get educated [Amazon link]: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sporting-Gender-Transgender-Intersex-Athletes/dp/1538112965/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sporting+gender&qid=1626105776&s=instant-video&sr=1-1

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Thank you to everyone who sent us resources for this episode! Next week will be about powerlifting, I promise.

x1@8 - Am I The Asshole? (Powerlifting Edition)

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100

This week, Owen and Bryce take on some listener submitted 'Am I The Asshole?' quandaries to do with gym etiquette, powerlifting culture and personal boundaries. Topics covered include excessive grunting, excessive talking, sharing bars and platforms, emasculation via sibling and getting accused of being a creep.

If YOU are wondering if you may have been an asshole in the gym, dm us your story and we'll discuss it! @x1at8 or email us x1at8@gmail.com.

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x1@8 - USAPL Raw + Equipped Nationals 2021

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100

This week, Alex and Owen sit down to recap the first major powerlifting championships to happen since the x1@8 podcast has been on the air.

Topics discussed include Taylor Atwood's historic total, surprisingly tight battles in the Raw -57s and -93s, the not-so-tight battle in the Raw -83s and -120s, plus Owen gives his take on the eternal'ER vs Eleiko rack' debate.

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x1@8 - Humble Beginnings

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0100

On this 'chill vibes' episode of the x1@8 podcast, Alex and Bryce chat about exciting upcoming powerlifting things before turning back the clock to reflect on how they first started training for powerlifting, what a pair of dumbasses they were, and what you can learn from their experience.

After that, we hear Alex chat to Owen about his first training days, Power Unlimited and the worst supplement cycles they've ever been on. This part of the conversation was recorded before the other part. I know, it's confusing, I'm so sorry. I did my best. Please just enjoy the episode. Thanks. Bye.

x1@8 - The Mental Game III (with Amelia Potter)

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys are joined by strength sports psychologist Amelia Potter to discuss why you might need a sports psych, how to focus in time to lift and weird encounters with chiropractors.

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x1@8 - Empathy (with Jacob Schepis)

Mon, 31 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys go over a quick personal check-in before Peej's interview with Jacob Schepis about qualities of a good athlete, coach and all-round person.

Stay tuned after the interview for another round of Powerlifting Pet Peeves

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x1@8 - Form Fetishism

Sat, 22 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys discuss why you shouldn't be so preoccupied with having perfect form, how to be less neurotic in training generally, and how to test your 11 rep max.

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x1@8 - Weight Gain

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100

This week, Alex and Bryce discuss how and why to bulk up and fertilise the Garden of Gains. Listen for stories of -83kg Bryce, Deep Dish Pizza Peej and why we should be using deadlift bars in the IPF (seriously).

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x1@8 - How Not to Suck at Powerlifting

Sun, 02 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100

This week, Peej , Owen and Bryce reconvene to discuss a range of topics all pertaining to widespread myths, mistakes and fallacies in training and coaching for powerlifters. Topics covered include how to use cues correctly, why you shouldn't compare yourself to elite lifters and how to actually do your accessories.

Also, Owen has a new puppy. That's what that noise is.

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x1@8 - Drugs

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys talk about drugs. That's right, druuuugs. They talk about all sorts of drugs, drug testing, not drug testing, and more. Why is the USAPL complaining about having to do something that the CPU managed years ago? What are the consequences of having standardised drug testing across all IPF member nations? What even are drugs? Who invented drugs and where did they come from? Is air a drug? How many drugs does it take to raise a family? Are we all, in fact, drugs? We may never truly find out.

Drugs.

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x1@8 - The Journey II

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100

This week, Alex and Owen reminisce about their powerlifting n00b days and discuss their changing relationship with the sport over the years, how to stay humble and set yourself up for success.

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x1@8 - Squats (with Dylan Nelson)

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys are joined by the much requested world record holder Dylan Nelson to discuss his favourite sets throughout his years on and off the platform.

Apologies for Dyaln's audio in this episode! It was recorded in a hotel room using his phone.

You can see all the sets mentioned in this episode on our instagram page @x1at8

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x1@8 - Gamification (with Bryce Lewis)

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys are joined by Bryce Lewis to discuss the concept of gamification as it applies to strength training, social media and habit formation. Listen to hear about the key principles of meditation, Peej's WOW addiction, competitive meditating.

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x1@8 - Engagement

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This week, Alex and Owen discuss why the USAPL might be losing lifters to other federations before pondering how IPF powerlifting could become more watchable in future.

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x1@8 - Soft Skills

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This week, Alex and Bryce talk through some of the non-science-y skills that make a good game-day coach, vent their frustrations about the ongoing lack of international competitions and are introduced to the concept of earshotting.

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x1@8 - Hype (with Heather Connor)

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This week, the boys are joined by multiple world record holder Heather Connor to discuss how to get hyped for a lift, how NOT to get hyped for a lift and where long lasting motivation comes from.

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x1@8 - Mailbag II

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This week, Bryce, Peej and Owen are reunited to answer some high quality listener questions such as 'biggest powerlifting trend', 'weirdest variation' and 'how many teeth is too many teeth'.

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Next episode on March 1st

x1@8 - The Cultured Meathead (Live)

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This week, the x1@8 podcast takes over @CalgaryBarbell's twitch stream to discuss the legacy of Westside Barbell, how your social situation situation affects your strength gains and which athletes we would most like to recruit from other sports.

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x1@8 - Cognitive Bias (with Bryce Lewis)

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Bryce Lewis returns to the show to discuss why we have such an easy time lying to ourselves about our training, where these biases come from and how to know if you are falling victim to one of them.

link to the Stronger by Science article cited in this video: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/5-ways-we-sabotage-success-with-cognitive-biases/

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x1@8 - Competitions (with Arian Khamesi)

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000

This week, Peej is joined by USA Team Coach Arian Khamesi to discuss recent changes in the USAPL competition calendar, how to hold competitions in a post-pandemic world and ways in which powerlifting competitions could be improved in the future.

Really sorry about my audio on this episode guys! My laptop was finishing a huge render while we were recording so you can hear the fan noise. Hope it isn't too distracting - Samuel

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x1@8 - Arching

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This week, Alex and Owen react to some of the recent noise in the endless 'excessive arching' debate before getting distracted and disappearing down several tangents as usual.

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x1@8 - The Journey I

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This week, Alex and Bryce discuss their changing relationship to lifting over the years, how lifting is like marriage, and Peej's retirement plan.

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x1@8 - Habit (with Taylor Shadgett)

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000

This week, the boys are joined by Taylor Shadgett of Calgary Barbell to discuss training backgrounds, habit forming and how not to fail out of your new years resolutions in the first few days.

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x1@8 - Catch-up I

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

This week, Alex and Owen get up to speed on some recent goings on in the world of strength sports, chat about new weight classes, more weightlifting scandals, the World Games and some epic garage gym lifting.

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x1@8 - Philosophy I

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

This week, Alex and Bryce discuss the ever-increasing role of technology in strength training, speculate where that might lead in future and how that could change their approach to lifting.

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x1@8 - Toxicity

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

This week, Alex and Bryce take a look at some of their least favourite aspects of online powerlifting discourse and discuss what can be done to address them.

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x1@8 - Brett Gibbs

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

This week, the boys are joined by NZ Powerlifting legend Brett Gibbs to discuss how to build a better relationship with the bar, drug testing and potential dangers to the future of the sport.

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x1@8 - Austin Perkins

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

This week, the boys are joined by All-American Powerlifting Phenomenon Austin Perkins to chat about this massive 800KG total at 72.1KG bodyweight, training raw + equipped at the same time and whether apple sauce is the secret to massive gains.

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Check out Stronger Than Before: Austin Perkins on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wwMUUDgAtIg

x1@8 - Data Driven Strength

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

This week, Alex is joined by Josh and Zac from Data Driven Strength to unlock new levels of powerlifting nerd talk and discuss how to make low-intensity gains.

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x1@8 - Tonnage (with Bryce Lewis and Joe Stanek)

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0000

This week, the boys get nerdy with an in-depth discussion of training sensitivity, volume vs intensity and metaphysical powerlifting with Bryce Lewis and Joe Stanek of The Strength Athlete.

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x1@8 - Lockdown

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys confront the grim prospect of another lockdown in 2020 while reflecting on what they learned during the first one.

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x1@8 - Monitoring Training (with Brian Minor)

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys try to figure out how hard you should train. How do you find good reference points? How to avoid sandbagging? Are velocity trackers useful?
After that, we're joined by very strong and ripped boi BRIAN MINOR to discuss this topic more in depth.

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x1@8 - Imposter Syndrome

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, Alex and Bryce get deep into one of the trickiest obstacles in any sport - Imposter Syndrome. Listen to hear why Bryce thinks finishing #4th at Worlds isn't quite good enough, why coaching elite level athletes exposes your insecurities and why you should never, ever work for free.

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x1@8 - Injury (with Quinn Hennoch)

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys are talking about injury, how to deal with it well, how to deal with it poorly, and how to avoid dealing with it at all. After that we are joined by Quinn Hennoch of Clinical Athlete bring some proper expertise to the conversation.

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x1@8 - The Mental Game II

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys continue their series examining training mentality, this time bringing you a special VOLUME EDITION. How do you get through 7x7 sets of Bench? What can powerlifters learn from meatheads? Is it possible to enjoy the pain?

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x1@8 - Mailbag

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys reunite to answer your lifting questions. Is Owen the IPF's #1 loser? Did Bryce invent chicken shakes? Will Peej ever be able to quit bumpers?Listen to find out.

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x1@8 - Body Image II (with Natalie Hanson)

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys welcome IPF World Champion Natalie Hanson to the show and continue their discussion of body image as it relates to powerlifting, weight classes and overall wellbeing.

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x1@8 - Avi Silverberg II

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys welcome Canadian Powerlifting Coach Avi Silverberg to the show to discuss more international cancellations, good competing habits for beginners and when not to listen to your coach.

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x1@8 - Body Image I

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys return with part one of an in-depth discussion of body image as it relates to strength sports. Helping combat our general ignorance is Loughborough PHD candidate and Powerlifter Luisa Vargas who patiently answered all of our dumb questions on this thorny issue.

If you have any follow up questions about this topic feel free to DM us @x1at8 on Instagram and we'll discuss them next week.

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x1@8 - 2020

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys begin by discussing what they intend to do with the remaining months of 2020 before getting distracted and disappearing down several tangents as usual.

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x1@8 - Would You Rather

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys team up for a game of Would You Rather which gets pretty weird pretty fast.

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x1@8 - Suzanne Daniel II

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys welcome Suzanne Daniel back to the podcast to discuss the misery of commercial gyms, big chungus diets and when is best to shit yourself at a competition.

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x1@8 - David Woolson

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys discuss the imminent reopening of gyms across the UK and why maxing out during your first session back is a good idea maybe.

After that, we welcome the recently-bulked-to-105KG USA powerlifter DAVID WOOLSON to the show for an in depth interview about his business, career and injury rehab.

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x1@8 - Weight Classes

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys discuss what you're even supposed to be doing with your bodyweight now that powerlifting is cancelled. Is this the time for glorious bulking, or should we all be mining for abs instead? Also how eating chocolate pretzels will make you into a champion.

After that we have Peej's interview with RICKY CHO of Team USA in which we discuss his vicious water cut, training mentality, and more.

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x1@8 - Lessons

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys discuss Owen's list of 'Things I Wish I Knew Earlier In My Powerlifting Career'. There is some serious wisdom in here, despite our hosts getting very distracted every ten minutes and going off on huge tangents as often as possible.

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x1@8 - The Mental Game I

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, we're adding Canadian Powerlifting Daddy Bryce Krawczyk to our rotor of co-hosts and beginning a deep dive into the mental aspects of training, lifting and existence.

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x1@8 - Anti-Racism & Anti-Doping

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0100

This week the boys discuss racist powerlifting brands, idiotic Crossfit tweets and disgraced weightlifting officials. After that, Peej interviews Alex Kolari-Turner about anti doping science.

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x1@8 - Kloie Doublin

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys are joined by USA Powerlifting Champion and World Record holder Kloie Doublin to discuss the recent spate of IPF cancellations, collegiate powerlifting shenanigans and why no one anywhere can understand Owen's accent.

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Link to the A7 Video referenced in this episode: https://youtu.be/wwMUUDgAtIg
Link to the Candito video referenced in this episode: https://youtu.be/PbD3CxPKeEA?t=240

x1@8 - White Lights Media

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week on the show we have White Lights Media - the official media provider for British Powerlifting as well as 'the big four' IPF competitions, and more. Together the boys discuss room for improvement in the sport of powerlifting, how the company has changed over the years and that one time everyone clapped.

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The Emil Norling Video described during this episode:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BygKpQxg37E/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

x1@8 - Oscar Björk

Mon, 25 May 2020 17:00:00 +0100

This week we were Joined by the Swedish Adonis, Oscar Björk.

We spoke about, Strength Culture, Sweden, Game day plays, Eleiko, All the international coaching beef ;)

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x1@8 - Alberto Nuñez

Mon, 18 May 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys discuss the concept of Habit Stacking, The Five Whys, and Owen's garage experiments.

After that, 3DMJ Nutrition Boss Alberto Nuñez stops by to dispatch some wisdom about nutrition, discipline, and how to slide into that weight class.

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x1@8 - Bryce Krawczyk

Mon, 04 May 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, we have an interview with Canadian Powerlifting Daddy Bryce Krawczyk of Calgary Barbell. But first, the boys discuss motivation in lockdown, how to be a self-help guru, and karmic retribution.

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x1@8 - Owen Hubbard

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys are joined by Owen Hubbard to discuss Chasing the Iron Dragon in the Garden of Gains. Plus discussions of Owen’s ongoing love/hate affair with Brett Gibbs and the merits of fisting your own nose to get hyped for a lift.

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x1@8 - Coaches

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week, the boys try to answer the question - what even is a coach? What are coaches for? What are they not for? Plus discussions of one weird trick to becoming a multimillionaire online powerlifting coach as well as Jim's impending baldness.

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x1@8 - Jess Buettner

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the x1@8 Podcast.

This week we had Jessica Buettner on the podcast, we spoke about all kinds of stuff, a major talking point was how she manages her own person circumstances, and still able to perform at any internationally elite level.

Jessica can be found @djessicabuettner

Thank you for listening to the x1@8 podcast, ( @thex1at8podcast )

Jim can be found @jim_rts

Alex can be found @peejskwaats / @battalionbarbell

Mike Tuchscherer - Assessing Data, asking better questions.

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0100

Mike Tuchscherer of Reactive Training Systems was on the podcast this week.

All I can say is prepare for some BIG BRAIN TIME.

Mike is known as something of a thinker, and he certainly didn't disappoint.

Thank you once again Mike for sharing your time and your thoughts.

Mike can be found at:

https://www.reactivetrainingsystems.com/ (Check out the classroom if you want to learn more!)

@miketuchscherer

I can be found:

@peejskwaats / @battalionbarbell
www.battalionbarbell.com

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@thex1at8podcast
@Jim_rts

Bryce Lewis - Relationships

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Bryce Lewis, Competitive IPF Powerlifter, Coach, thinker, friend, joined me on this weeks podcast.

We talk a little about our history, but mostly on how a client-coach relationship develops overtime.

We talk about burnout.

We also talk about some more nuaced and softer skills in coaching.

Bryce can be found
@bryce_tsa
@thestrengthathlete
www.thestrengthathlete.com

I can be found
@peejskwaats
@battalionbarbell
www.battalionbarbell.com

Thank you for listening,

Subscribe if you don't already, and leave us a rating /review where possible <3

Will Crozier - Consistency

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of interviewing and talking shop with Will Crozier a few weeks ago.
Will was amidst his prep for ProRaw, and actually competes this week (March 2020).

We go over the little things people dont appriciate as far as what it really takes to become a world class athlete.

We talk movement prep, what it is for Will and how he uses / utilises it in his training.

Will can be found at:

@Wcroz
https://www.nexusperformance.com.au/
Youtube : Nexus Performance Australia

I can be found;

@peejskwaats
@Battalionbarbell
www.battalionbarbell.com

Kyle Dobbs - Compound Performance.

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Kyle Dobbs, Mr Compound performance, burst onto the scene a little while ago now, and I thought it was about time to pick his brains on air, rather than in his DMs.

We speak about movement, what we could do better as strength athletes, and how to play a longer, healthier iron game.

Kyle can be found at :

@compundperformance_
https://www.rebel-performance.com/

I can be found

@peejskwaats
@battalionbarbell
https://www.battalionbarbell.com/

Brandon Senn - Untapped Potential Strength

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000

It was my pleasure to be joined by Brandon Senn of Kabuki Strength on this episode.

Brandon is a fountain of knowledge particularly in the strength / movement world.

We dive into How and what strength athletes can do better in there training, and some simple things that can be used to test these things out.

I found this episode tremendously insightful, and I can't recommend the Kabuki Virtual Training page on instagram highly enough. ( @kabuki_virtualcoaching )

Brandon can be found

Instagram : @brandon_senn
Website : kabukistrength.net

I can be found at:

@ Peejskwaats
@battalionbarbell

www.battalionbarbell.com

Ben Rice - Powerlifting and Purpose.

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Ben Rice joined me this week. Ben has been someone I have personally followed for a very long time. Ben has been competing in the sport of powerlifting since 2005, and is now what could be described as a "Professional Powerlifter".

Ben shared his thoughts on how he has been able to stay in the sport for so long, how he manages his environment and what keeps him engaged when things don't go so well.

Ben can be found on:

Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/benrice_plgandalf

Instagram : @ben.rice.10

I can be found

Website: battalionbarbell.com

Instagram : @peejskwaats / @battalionbarbell

Thanks again for listening, a rating and review goes a long way :)

Greg Nuckols

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Greg Nuckols joined me this week.

I had an awesome time talking about Strength Training, different movement concepts and some things we've seen more commonly in the powerlifting world more recently, as well as talking a little about who our personal favourite/best deadlifters are, and some recent strength feats!

Greg can be found on his :

Website : https://www.strongerbyscience.com/

Instagram : gregnuckols

Podcast : https://www.sbspod.com/ ( Stronger by Science Podcast)

I can be found

Website: https://www.battalionbarbell.com/

Instagram : @Peejskwaats / @battalionbarbell

Daniel Sisters

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000

I was joined by Maddy and Suzanne Daniel this week.

We spoke about things you might be missing in your training, things you can do to better your training.

How quickly should you gain weight?

Should you go up a weight class?

....and many more.

Also a spicy Q and A at the end!

Maddy can be found @lulubellifts
Suzanna can be found @suzannelifts

Enjoy, please leave a rating and review!

Avi Silverberg - The Future of Powerlifting

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Avi Silverberg joins me on this weeks episode to talk about the future of powerlifting.

Big money meets, A.I. Coaching, Drug use in the sport. Why you might not need a coach.

Avi can be found on instagram @everydayavi

Eric Helms - Moderation, and the Long Game.

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

This week, I was joined by Eric Helms of 3DMJ.

Eric is a thought leader in the strength community as well as a pro-natural bodybuilder.

Our conversation delved into the depths of Moderation and the subtle nuances that might keep a lifter in the game for a long time, and why that might be important.

@helms3dmj
https://3dmusclejourney.com/
MASS - Monthly Applications in Strength Sport