Best Canadian Powerlifting Podcasts (2024)

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x1@8 - EGM Discussion. 1:05:00

10M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

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 Follow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbell Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbell Follow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7Europe Follow the show @x1at8 CBB D…

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x1@8 - Volunteering and Meet Hosting (Garrett Bentley II) 1:45:00

12M ago1:45:00

1:45:00

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. Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbell Follow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7Europe Follow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbell Follow the show @x1at8 CBB Discord - https:…

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x1@8 - Canadian Powerlifting and Gym Ownership (Garrett Bentley) 1:20:30

1y ago1:20:30

1:20:30

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! Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbell Follow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7Europe Follow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbell Follow the show @x1at8 CBB Discord - https://discor…

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x1@8 - IPF Approved Kit List & Bench Rule Changes 1:33:55

1y ago1:33:55

1:33:55

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. Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbell Follow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7Europe Follow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionb…

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x1@8 - Injuries and Canadian Nationals 1:31:39

1y ago1:31:39

1:31:39

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. Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb Follow Owen @ohubb Follow Peej @peejskwaats Follow the sho…

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E5: The Power of Taking Back The Narrative: PCOS & Bullying - Brittany Schlater 1:20:09

1+ y ago1:20:09

1:20:09

Brittany Schlater is an 84+ kg open powerlifter from Ontario, Canada. You may also know her as a 3x Canadian champion and 2021 IPF Worlds Gold Medalist. You may have heard of the infamous Reddit thread that was dedicated to bullying her over her appearance - due to the physical symptoms of her polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - and questioned her…

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E4: Healing Lifelong PTSD & Reclaiming Life Through Powerlifting - Lanie Bishop 1:56:13

1+ y ago1:56:13

1:56:13

Lanie Bishop is an 84+ kg open powerlifter from Alberta, Canada. You may also know her as a national level CPU referee, pole dancer and Twitch streamer. Lanie is vocal about her mental health on social media, but in this episode, she goes even deeper and tells us the untold story of her PTSD and an abusive relationship that came to a head at IPF Wo…

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E3: Re-Building A Sense of Self-Worth After Trauma And Domestic Abuse - Natasha Ching 2:47:49

1+ y ago2:47:49

2:47:49

Natasha Ching is an 84+ kg open powerlifter from Nova Scotia, Canada. Local lifters would know her as the former NSPL president while others may know her as a national level CPU referee. In this episode, Natasha opens up about her experience with being identified as a high anxiety gifted child at 8 years old, her trauma stemming from the passing of…

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E2: Powerlifting for Anxiety & ADHD - Men Need To Start Speaking Up - Jamie MacDonald 1:19:02

1+ y ago1:19:02

1:19:02

Jamie MacDonald is a -93 kg open powerlifter from Nova Scotia, Canada. You may know him as the announcer at local NS meets, the social media officer for Nova Scotia Powerlifting, or as the guy who always competes in a pink and black outfit. In this episode, Jamie shares with us his experience with depression, anxiety and the catalytic mental health…

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E1: Recovering From Binge-Eating Disorder While Becoming Competitive - Veronique Cormier 1:09:09

1+ y ago1:09:09

1:09:09

Veronique Cormier is a -57 kg powerlifter from New Brunswick, Canada and the owner of Leafy Gains, a vegan protein cookie business she started during the pandemic. In this episode, Veronique shares her struggle with binge-eating disorder and helps us understand that it's not just eating a lot of food in one sitting. She talks us through her relapse…

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E0: Introduction To No Restrictions Podcast 9:08

1+ y ago9:08

9:08

In this episode, I give you a rundown of what this podcast is about and why it’s important. This podcast isn’t like other mental health shows. It’s one that raises awareness of the mental health aspects of powerlifting - something that isn’t addressed enough by the powerlifting community. To many people, the sport isn’t just about the big three lif…

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x1@8 - The Return of x1@8 1:41:22

2y ago1:41:22

1:41:22

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 so…

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x1@8 - How To Be An Elite Powerlifter (with Bryce Lewis) 1:12:45

2+ y ago1:12:45

1:12:45

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. Oh yeah also don't forget to follow these lads so you can see how strong they is: Follow Bry…

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x1@8 - Self Care (with Isabella Von Weissenberg) 1:45:38

2+ y ago1:45:38

1:45:38

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 …

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x1@8 - Transgender Athletes (with Dr Joanna Harper) 58:28

3y ago58:28

58:28

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 ed…

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x1@8 - Am I The Asshole? (Powerlifting Edition) 1:39:27

3y ago1:39:27

1:39:27

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…

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x1@8 - USAPL Raw + Equipped Nationals 2021 1:14:34

3y ago1:14:34

1:14:34

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 Ele…

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x1@8 - Humble Beginnings 1:35:26

3y ago1:35:26

1:35:26

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 train…

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x1@8 - The Mental Game III (with Amelia Potter) 1:27:33

3y ago1:27:33

1:27:33

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. Follow Amelia: @pottsthinks Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Empathy (with Jacob Schepis) 1:48:20

3y ago1:48:20

1:48:20

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 Follow Jacob: @jacobschepis_jps Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8…

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x1@8 - Form Fetishism 1:37:30

3y ago1:37:30

1:37:30

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. Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Weight Gain 1:35:03

3y ago1:35:03

1:35:03

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). Follow Bryce: @bryce_cbb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - How Not to Suck at Powerlifting 1:45:54

3y ago1:45:54

1:45:54

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'…

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x1@8 - Drugs 1:32:18

3y ago1:32:18

1:32:18

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 in…

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x1@8 - The Journey II 1:07:18

3y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

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. Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Squats (with Dylan Nelson) 1:02:51

3y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

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 Follow Dylan: …

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x1@8 - Gamification (with Bryce Lewis) 1:12:03

3y ago1:12:03

1:12:03

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. Follow Bryce: @bryce_tsa Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8…

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x1@8 - Engagement 1:09:34

3y ago1:09:34

1:09:34

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. Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskaats Follow the Show: @x1@8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Soft Skills 1:19:02

3y ago1:19:02

1:19:02

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. Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb Follow Peej @Peejskwaats Follow the Show @x1at8…

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x1@8 - Hype (with Heather Connor) 1:23:00

3y ago1:23:00

1:23:00

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. Follow Heather: @heather.e.connor Follow Peej: : @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Mailbag II 1:51:00

3y ago1:51:00

1:51:00

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'. Follow Bryce: @bryce_cbb Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Alex: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8 Next episode on March 1st…

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x1@8 - The Cultured Meathead (Live) 1:15:44

3y ago1:15:44

1:15:44

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. Follow Bryce: @bryce_cbb Follow Alex: @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8…

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x1@8 - Cognitive Bias (with Bryce Lewis) 1:26:14

3y ago1:26:14

1:26:14

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-bia…

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x1@8 - Competitions (with Arian Khamesi) 1:15:07

3y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

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 re…

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x1@8 - Arching 1:18:46

3+ y ago1:18:46

1:18:46

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. Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Alex: @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - The Journey I 1:05:02

3+ y ago1:05:02

1:05:02

This week, Alex and Bryce discuss their changing relationship to lifting over the years, how lifting is like marriage, and Peej's retirement plan. Follow Bryce: @bryce_cbb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Habit (with Taylor Shadgett) 59:25

3+ y ago59:25

59:25

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. Follow Taylor: @taylor_cbb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Catch-up I 55:49

3+ y ago55:49

55:49

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. Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8

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x1@8 - Philosophy I 46:49

3+ y ago46:49

46:49

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. Follow Bryce: @bryce_cbb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Toxicity 55:44

3+ y ago55:44

55:44

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. Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb Follow Peej @peejskwaats Follow the Show @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Brett Gibbs 1:11:18

3+ y ago1:11:18

1:11:18

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. Follow Brett: @brettgibbz Follow Owen: @Ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats

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x1@8 - Austin Perkins 1:06:13

3+ y ago1:06:13

1:06:13

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. Follow Austin @perkstrong74kg Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Check out Stronger Than Before…

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x1@8 - Data Driven Strength 1:10:30

3+ y ago1:10:30

1:10:30

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. Follow DDS: @datadrivenstrength Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Tonnage (with Bryce Lewis and Joe Stanek) 1:09:58

3+ y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

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. Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow Bryce: @bryce_tsa Follow Joe: @joe_tsa

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x1@8 - Lockdown 1:03:08

3+ y ago1:03:08

1:03:08

This week, the boys confront the grim prospect of another lockdown in 2020 while reflecting on what they learned during the first one. Follow Owen - @ohubb Follow Peej - @peejskwaats Follow the show - @x1at8By Alex Pearson-Jones

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x1@8 - Monitoring Training (with Brian Minor) 1:52:45

3+ y ago1:52:45

1:52:45

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. Follow Brian: @bdminor Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8…

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x1@8 - Imposter Syndrome 1:13:31

3+ y ago1:13:31

1:13:31

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. Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow …

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x1@8 - Injury (with Quinn Hennoch) 1:24:30

3+ y ago1:24:30

1:24:30

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. Follow Quinn @quinnhennochdpt Follow Peej @peejskwaats Follow the show @x1at8…

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x1@8 - The Mental Game II 1:07:08

3+ y ago1:07:08

1:07:08

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? DM us to request rants from Peej: x1at8 Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow Owen: @ohubb…

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x1@8 - Mailbag 1:37:22

3+ y ago1:37:22

1:37:22

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. Follow Bryce: @bryce_cbb Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskwaatsBy Alex Pearson-Jones

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