2 Powerlifters In A Car Getting Coffee
HelseWelcome to 2 Powerlifters In A Car Getting Coffee, where I take you behind the scenes and into the minds of local powerlifters —all over a great cup of coffee. Each episode, myself and a guest break down everything from lifting techniques and training tips to mental toughness and recovery strategies. With a mix of personal stories, guest appearances from other athletes, and the latest happenings in the world of powerlifting, we aim to keep it real, informative, and caffeine-fueled. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter or just starting out, tune in to sip, lift, and learn with us!
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- Episode 13: Alex Stoyles (01:46:47)
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
- Episode 12: John Cadigan (01:53:44)
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
- Episode 11: Will Hall (02:19:46)
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
- Episode 10: Luisa Vargas (01:39:35)
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
- Episode 9: Steph Fowler (01:53:23)
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
- Episode 8: Ellissa Hull (01:44:14)
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
- Episode 7: Lucas Wiseman (02:19:43)
In this months episode, I interview the big dawg himself, Lucas "the kid out east" Wiseman. We talk training and competing in different weight classes, the future of the show, and of course Pokémon!--------------------------Lucas' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucas_wiseman16/Use Code LENNY for 10% off your RAW order: https://raw.rfrl.co/gpge8----------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:15 - Jumping through weight classes8:13 - Everyone is on gear12:53 - 2025 Meet plans15:54 - Lucas' lifting history29:00 - Coffee 30:46 - Future of the show33:37 - Spiderman pointing meme37:15 - What would you do for more kilos42:27 - Getting a concussion curling 44:00 - Lucas the hockey player53:05 - Tales of Elizabeth Ave1:04:06 - Gonsters1:12:37 - Inspiration1:27:43 - Instagram Questions2:01:47 - Speed round Questions
- Episode 6: Dryden Bussey (02:24:00)
In this months episode, I interview the winner of Metro Meltdown 2, Dryden Bussey. We talk his history with IBW, his equipped days, and definitely stay on topic the entire time--------------------------Dryden's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drydenbussey1/Use Code LENNY for 10% off your RAW order: https://raw.rfrl.co/gpge8----------------------------Timestamps:1:20 - IBW8:10 - Powerlifting has changed14:55 - Greens tier list17:26 - Back to Metro25:57 - Pokemon tangent33:40 - Wholesome Pokemon stories37:57 - Couples games39:56 - Couples who lift 50:52 - The equipped day1:02:20 - Sheffield predictions1:10:50 - Top 5 Anime1:19:56 - Luke Homer made Dryden quit smoking1:24:43 - Instagram Questions1:47:30 - How does work effect training?1:52:37 - Hobbies1:56:09 - Speedround2:02:00 - What's next?
- Episode 5: James Grudić (01:54:56)
In this months episode, I interview the next up and coming 93kg in NL, James Grudic. We talk easterns, our short time in powerlifting and our plans for the future--------------------------James' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.g.93/Use Code LENNY for 10% off your RAW order: https://raw.rfrl.co/gpge8----------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:45 - The morning after Metro6:45 - 1 Year of powerlifting12:10 - Life before powerlifting12:57 - Lenny tries to order Starbucks14:09 - Life before powerlifting cont17:46 - Changes in training29:02 - Post Meet vibes32:12 - West Coast Powerlifting41:33 - What got you into powerlifting?51:51 - Traveling for meets58:44 - The Band Days1:00:00 - Origin Story1:06:38 - Secret life of powerlifters1:14:21 - Metro podium recap1:18:57 - Lenny's reaction to easterns1:22:34 - James is a fan1:24:53 - How does work affect your training1:29:45 - Hobbies1:33:14 - "Speedround"1:47:53 - Conclusion
- Episode 4: Kris Hanrahan (01:41:26)
In this months episode, I interview Newfoundland Favourite 120+ and the man who got me into powerlifting, Kris Hanrahan -------------------------- Kris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanrahandeadliftman?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Use Code LENNY for 10% off your RAW order: https://raw.rfrl.co/gpge8 ---------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Training while sick 6:17 - Bench Sinking 11:23 - What's it like running a meet? 16:52 - The need for more locals 20:54 - How does work affect you training? 22:34 - How does teaching relate to coaching? 25:47 - Let's talk weight and nutrition 35:50 - How did you get started powerlifting? 40:17 - Trash talking our old gyms 44:03 - Pitstop to Club U 46:03 - Kris' thoughts on coaching me 48:58- Traveling to nationals 49:36 - High level lifting 52:58 - 75 Hard and powerlifting 54:43 - Future guests 1:00:58 - Join a powerlifting gym 1:15:24 - Favourite moment as a coach? 1:16:58 - Trying to leave NL sucks 1:20:32 - Travel Stories 1:23:24 - Competing as a 120+ 1:28:39 - Speedround
- Episode 3: Steve "Yolo" Doyle (01:23:55)
In this months episode, I interview Yolo himself and talk all things equipped, worlds and beyond -------------------------- Steve's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevosaurus.reps?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://linktr.ee/lenny__lifts Use Code LENNY for 10% off your RAW order: https://raw.rfrl.co/gpge8
- Episode 2: Matt Genge (01:15:15)
In this months episode of 2 powerlifters in a car getting coffee me and Matt Genge talk worlds, commonwealths, Sheffield, and outlives as 105s
- Episode 1: Kevin Donoghue (01:09:02)
In the very first episode of this new podcast me and Kev talk about our time powerlifting and what this series will be