This week, Bain and Stone argue about the age-old powerlifting topic: Is the walkout actually part of the squat? In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, they go back to the December 2006 issue, which had the first-ever 1000+ lb deadlifter on the cover, Andy Bolton.
"It's only two weeks!" Remember hearing that, a YEAR ago? This week, Bain and Stone discuss the anniversary of that "two weeks" that led to a huge change in the world, their lives, and even powerlifting. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, they discuss the Sept. 2001 issue, which had highlights from the 2001 WPO Semi-Finals.
This week, Bain and Stone complete their review of "Gear" by covering its last chapter, "Ernie Frantz and The History of Frantz Multi-Ply Gear" by Eric Maroscher. This book within a book details how Ernie Frantz set the stage for current multi-ply powerlifting. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, the boys covered the August 2003 issue, which had Scot Mendelson on the cover. "Mendy" had just benched an all-time WR of 875lbs at the time of the publishing of that issue.
This week, Bain and Stone review the book "Gear: The Ultimate Guide to Equipped Powerlifting" by David Kirschen and friends. They take a deep dive into this book that takes a very in-depth look into the topic of equipped powerlifting. Because the book contains so much content, they will split off the last chapter on the Legacy of Ernie Frantz into its own podcast at a later date. In addition, they skipped their usual PLUSA Throwback segment--but that will return next week.
This week, Bain and Stone have another chance to chat with the "Queen Bee" herself, Laura Phelps-Stackhouse. Laura is the #1 Glossbrenner Female Equipped Powerlifter of All-Time. She has broken 7 All-Time Powerlifting World Records. She is the owner of Queen Bee Power, and coach of many successful powerlifters and Crossfit athletes. She answered all of YOUR questions about training and conjugate. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, the boys discussed the November 1990 issue with bench press specia...
Continuing in their "Why" series, this week, Bain and and Stone articulate why the two of them have chosen to compete in and support the American Powerlifting Federation. They continue to explore the legacy of Ernie Frantz in this episode, as originally the American *Masters* Powerlifting Federation, or AMPF, was formed in 1982 by Ernie Frantz. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, they discuss the November 1982 issue, which has "Dr. Squat" Fred Hatfield on the cover. Hatfield talks about the "Magic...
This week, Bain and Stone chatted with Emma Jarman, a classic raw female powerlifter. Emma is a columnist for EliteFTS, and recently put out a survey to female powerlifters on PED usage. Emma came on to talk about her lifting, her experience in the sport, as well as the survey. The boys felt talking with Emma about her survey would be a good follow-up to their recent PED episode. Emma talked about the process of collecting the data, and why she released it in the manner in which she did. In the ...
This week, Eric Stone is joined by his wife, Jackie Stone, as a special guest host. They met and trained together at Frantz Gym on the Frantz Power Team back in the early 2000s. After Ernie Frantz passed last week, they both felt it was important to do a tribute episode to him, talking about their memories of Ernie, of training at Frantz Gym, and talking the legacy that that "Godfather of Powerlifting" left behind. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, they went through highlights from the March 199...
This week, Bain and Stone finally do their long-awaited and teased Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Powerlifting episode. They go through the thoughts of (4) different lifters who use PEDs for various reasons and with various methods, and talk about the issues that surround them. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, the boys discuss the February 1993 issue, which had 6x IPF Open World Champion Kirk Karwoski on the cover.
This week, Bain and Stone cover the hot topic of rubber band "shirts" being used in equipped powerlifting competitions. They go through the history of devices like the Slingshot, and how they transitioned through Texas High School Powerlifting now to be accepted as "shirts" by some organizations. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, the boys go all the way back to April 1992, with the late Anthony Clark on the cover.
This week, Bain and Stone review the year that was 2020. They go through their "Top 3's" from 2020, take-aways from the year, and look forward to goals for 2021. In the PLUSA Throwback segment, the boys go back to April 2001, with the Arnold Classic bench meet results on the cover featuring Kenny Patterson, Rob Fusner, and Tina Rinehart.
In this week's episode, Bain and Stone take opposing side of the "powerlifting has too many feds" argument. Bains takes the affirmative while Stone takes the opposing point of view. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, brought to you by Deathwish Barbell, the boys once again go way back to the Sept. 1998 issue. The '98 issue has Angelo Beradinelli on the cover, and has part 1 of the results from the 1998 APF Senior Nationals.
This week, Bain and Stone list their top 5 reasons why they have and continue to compete in powerlifting as a sport. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, brought to you by Death Wish Barbell, the boys go all the way back to May 1998. On the cover is the "GOAT" of powerlifting, Ed Coan; inside he discusses his 1996 failed drug test at the IPF Worlds.
This week, Bain and Stone interviewed Dr. Fred Clary, a Chiropractic Neurologist and long-time powerlifter. They talked about Dr. Fred's powerlifting career starting back in the 80's, taking a break, and then picking it back up in the 2010s. They also discussed his research into the COVID-19 Pandemic. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, brought to you by Death Wish Barbell, the boys discussed the Septemer 2002 issue, with Ryan Kennelly on the cover. The Ryan Kennelly 800lb bench press took the boy...
This week, Bain and Stone review the 2020 WPO Super Finals. They talk about how the meet came to be on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 2XL Powerlifting, the running of the event, the lifting itself, and the future of the WPO. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, presented by Death Wish Barbell, the boys discuss the March 2000 issue, with Liz Willett on the cover from 2000 USAPL Women's Nationals.
This week, Bain and Stone discuss the twists and turns of promoting WPC / AWPC Worlds in the the mist of a global pandemic. They go through the full timeline of scheduling the meet, going all the way back to April 2019 when planning began. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, presented by Deathwish Barbell, the boys discuss the March 2004 issue, with Priscilla Ribic, Liz Willett, Amy Weisberger, and Becca Swanson on the cover.
This week, Bain and Stone talk with WPO competitor, and up-and-coming multi-ply female powerlifter, Leah Reichman. She has competition-best lifts of 771lb squat, 470lb bench, and 600lb deadlift equipped; and 510lb squat, 275lb bench, and 525lb deadlift classic raw. She is competing in the upcoming WPO Super Finals, and has some BIG goals for the future. In the "What is BS" segment, Bain and Stone rant on "internet call-outs" and the Starbucks online account / app. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segmen...
After a week off, this week Bain and Stone dive into YOUR questions from all across the board. To start, however, Bain has an extensive update on his trip to Atlantic City. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, presented by Death Wish Barbell, the boys discuss the June 2007 issue, with a young AJ Mangum from WABDL Teen Nationals on the cover.
In the first of a new series of "Why" episodes, Bain and Stone affirmatively answer the question of why a lifter would choose to lift and compete equipped. In the "What is BS" segment, Stone goes on a rant very related to recent social media posts on a certain lifter's training video. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, presented by Death Wish Barbell, the boys discuss the December 2011 issue with Vince Urbank from the 2011 Night of the Living Deadlift on the cover.
In this week's episode, Bain and Stone go through all the "other stuff" they missed in their first Equipment episode, including wraps, sleeves, shoes, belts, and miscellaneous. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, presented by Deathwish Barbell, the boys went all the way back to the May 1982 issue, which had Bill Toscas on the cover. The issue also had an interesting letter from then-USPF President Conrad Cotter, shedding some light on the formation of the USPF and its separation from the AAU....
This week, Bain and Stone have a chance to chat with Daniel Tinajero, powerlifting coach, and long-time powerlifter. Dan has been competing since high school, and has competed in the WPO for the past couple of years after overcoming catastrophic knee injury. Dan tells his story in the sport, how he rehabbed his injury in spite of his physical therapists, and his coaching philosophy for his in-person and online clients. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, brought to you by Death Wish Barbell, the b...
In this week's episode, Stone puts on his debater hat and argues for the position that "Powerlifting should be totally drug free!" Bain and Stone argue over the "gold standard" in powerlifting for a while before giving their honest views on drug testing in powerlifting. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, *sponsored by Death Wish Barbell*, the boys go through highlights from the March 1997 issue with Joey Almodvar on the cover.
This week, Bain and Stone discuss how traveling a far distance for a meet can effect your performance. They discuss their own experiences traveling to meets both domestically and internationally. Additionally, they both gave their breakdown of the recent APF/AAPF Nationals down in Florida. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, they discuss highlights for the April 2005 issue, which had results from the 2005 WPO Super Finals.
This week, Bain and Stone review the book "The Gift of Injury" by Brian Carroll and Dr. Stu McGill. The book details Carroll's recovery from a severe lower back injury that he was able to rehabilitate with the help of Dr. Stu McGill. In a monster "PLUSA Throwback" segment, the boys discuss the July 1994 issue, which featured Rickey Dale Crain on the cover.
This week, Bain and Stone had a chance to interview long-time powerlifter Dave Kirschen. Dave competed in powerlifting for over 20 years, and retired on his last deadlift at the WPO Semi-Finals this past March. Dave has competition best lifts of 843 / 665 / 625 for a 2075lb total, having competed at 165, 181, 198 and 220 throughout his long career. Dave talks about how he got his start in powerlifting, why he competed mostly multi-ply, why he decided to retire after the Semi's this March, and th...
This week, Bain and Stone take a look back at 50 total podcasts they have completed between regular episodes and interviews. They both look back and answer "Why" they have spent over 100 hours podcasting "Strength & Anger." In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, the boys look at the October 2011 issue with the 2011 Olympia on the cover, and a write-up on the historic 2011 Powerstation Pro/Am.
This week, the boys take a deep dive into equipped lifting, going through the history and different types of squat suits, deadlift suits, and bench shirts. They go through all the current major manufacturers of equipment both single-ply (which is BS) and multi-ply. In the "PLUSA Throwback," the boys dive into the January 2005 issue. They take a dive into the WABDL rulebook from '05 as well as a little bit of history on the WPCongress vs. WPCommittee controversy from that era.
Bain and Stone have Anthony Oliveria BACK on the show this week to answer your (and their) conjugate questions, following up on the Westside Book of Methods episode a few weeks ago. Anthony gives his insight after his time at Westside, his time training with the "Night Crew," and his time coaching other powerlifters in conjugate under his Trigger Warning Conjugate banner. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, the boys discuss the November 2011 issue, which has the late Gene Rychlak on the cover....
This week, Bain and Stone review the popular documentary "Bigger, Stronger, Faster" by Chris Bell. The documentary goes into the prevalence and morality of using anabolic steriods, seen through the eyes of Chris Bell and the Bell family (including Mark Bell of SlingShot fame). "What is BS" continues this week, and both Bain and Stone are pretty "hot" about their respective issues. In the "PLUSA Throwback" segment, the boys discuss the May 2011 issue with Benedikt Magnusson of 1015lb deadlift fam...
This week, Bain and Stone dive into the world of SUPPLEMENTS. More specifically, they dive into the research on four of the most popular supplements for powerlifters: protein powder, creatine, BCAA's and glucosamine. They discuss what science says, what "bro science" says, and their own experiences. In the PLUSA Throwback segment, they go through highlights from the October 2005 issue with Mari Asp on the cover. And making its return this week is "What is Bullshit!" Finally! It has returned!...
