Best Fernando Arias Podcasts (2024)

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#74 Tom Senior 1:07:03

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Tom Senior is a u74kg junior equipped powerlifter, competing single-ply in the IPF. Visit our sponsors: britishstrengthmagazine.com stromsports.com (use code BRITISHSTRENGTH for free delivery) zeroweakness.co.uk domin8athlete.co.uk gudliftgym.ukBy British Strength Radio

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#73 Wylie Sung 1:16:47

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Wylie Sung is a raw powerlifter who competes in the 100kg and 110kg weight classes. He has totaled 870kg in sleeves and 880kg in wraps. In 2022, Wylie won the 100kg class at the BPU British Championships along with becoming the Spartan Raw '22 overall champion. Visit our sponsors: britishstrengthmagazine.com stromsports.com (use code BRITISHSTRENGT…

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#72 Thomas Lilley & Jordan Helyer: Top 3 Priorities for Powerlifting Success 1:19:03

1+ y ago1:19:03

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Thomas Lilley is the owner and founder of Zero Weakness, a strength and powerlifting coaching brand, chain of gyms and equipment manufacturer based in Australia. He is also a powerlifter who has totaled 1012.5kg single-ply in the 125kg class (Australia's number one equipped total at the time of recording). Jordan Helyer is a Zero Weakness coach and…

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Episode 71: Spartan Raw '23 Wrap Up with Jack Lovett, Julia Mills and Rob Spence 1:06:55

1+ y ago1:06:55

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Jack and Alex wrap up Spartan Raw '23, recapping the event from a promoter's point of view and discussing the action with a breakdown of the top three male and female overall podiums. Alex then interviews Rob Spence and Julia Mills, the male and female overall champions of Spartan Raw '23. Spartan Raw's sponsors: gudliftgym.uk tb-jp.com smart-wear.…

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Episode 70 with Chris Pappillion 1:47:30

1+ y ago1:47:30

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Chris Pappillion is an American powerlifter who has totaled 1017.5kg (2238lbs) single-ply, a top-50 total on the all-time list. He is a three-time Olympia Pro Powerlifting champion, a five-time national champion, and a three-time world champion in various federations. He also holds records in the raw and multi-ply divisions. Chris has very recently…

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Episode 69 with Fernando Arias 1:32:10

1+ y ago1:32:10

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Fernando Arias is a raw powerlifter from Pennsylvania, USA. He is the current ABS Clash Of Titans champion, and he has totaled 1035kg raw with wraps and 985kg in sleeves. britishstrengthmagazine.com stromsports.com (use code BRITISHSTRENGTH for free delivery) abspowerlifting.com domin8athlete.co.uk gudlift.com…

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Episode 68: Clash Of Titans Preview with Jay Farrant and "Iron" Ian Grant 1:30:10

1+ y ago1:30:10

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Jay, Ian and Alex preview and make preditions for Clash Of Titans which is a competition decided on total rather than formula with some of the strongest lifters in the world competing for the belt. They also discuss and predict Series 12. Live stream britishstrengthmagazine.com abspowerlifting.com domin8athlete.co.uk stromsports.com (use code BRITI…

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Episode 67 with Tom Martin 1:10:29

1+ y ago1:10:29

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Tom Martin is a raw powerlifter who is currently ranked first in the UK by both Wilks and Dots formulas. He has totaled 985kg in the 100kg class and 1000kg in the 110kg class. britishstrengthmagazine.com abspowerlifting.com domin8athlete.co.uk stromsports.com (use code BRITISHSTRENGTH) brawn.co.uk gudlift.com…

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Episode 66 with Jordan Helyer 1:34:26

2y ago1:34:26

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Jordan Helyer is a powerlifter and coach from Wales who coaches as part of the prestigious Zero Weakness team. He is also a type 1 diabetic. britishstrengthmagazine.com abspowerlifting.com domin8athlete.co.uk stromsports.com brawn.co.uk gudlift.comBy British Strength Radio

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Episode 65 with Ian Humphreys 1:33:53

2y ago1:33:53

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Ian Humphreys is a masters 3 under 82.5kg powerlifter who has squatted an all-time world record of 285kg in wraps, and holds the all-federation British total record in his class with 677.5kg. He also owns Oxygen Strength and Fitness in Penzance. britishstrengthmagazine.com abspowerlifting.com domin8athlete.co.uk stromsports.com brawn.co.uk gudlift.…

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Episode 64: The Spartan Raw '22 Wrap Up Show with Jack Lovett 46:29

2y ago46:29

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Alex and Jack wrap up Spartan Raw '22. In its second year, Spartan Raw was a huge success, and in this episode, the competition's organisers break down what transpired during the meet, the battles between the top contenders, the unique stories of some of the lifters, and plans for Spartan Raw '23. tb-jp.com gudlift.com mbpromo.co.uk britishstrength…

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Episode 63: ABS Series 11 Preview with Jay Farrant, Ger Buckley (Gercules) and Nick Mellor 1:19:58

2y ago1:19:58

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Owner of ABS Powerlifting and promoter of the ABS Powerlifting Series, Jay Farrant, joins British Strength Radio once again to preview the imminent ABS Series 11. Ger Buckley and Nick Mellor (both competitiors in the event) also join the discussion. To watch the live feed: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/abs-series-11/register?utm_source=profile&utm_med…

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Episode 62 with Andy Smith: How Can Powerlifting Go Pro? 1:45:32

2y ago1:45:32

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Andy Smith is the owner of LIFT Gyms UK, the co-founder of Brawn Power, and a GPC European powerlifting champion. In this episode, Andy provides his unique insight on what he believes powerlifting must do in order to elevate itself to the level of more lucrative sports when it comes to sponsorhip, exposure, prize money and athlete salaries. Andy ha…

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Episode 61 with Dan Stewart 1:17:25

2y ago1:17:25

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Dan Stewart is a powerlifter who competes both raw and equipped. He has totaled 972.5kg in the 110kg class raw and has recently totaled 1100kg equipped in the 125kg class. He has also held an all time world record in the squat with 411kg at 110kg, and he was the 2019 Irish Pro winner. http://britishstrengthmagazine.com Dan Stewart's What's App: +44…

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Episode 60 with Will Newton: Powerlifting and Porn 1:15:09

2y ago1:15:09

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Will Newton is an all-time world record holding powerlifter and an adult performer. http://britishstrengthmagazine.com http://abspowerlifting.com http://domin8athlete.co.uk http://gudlift.com http://stromsports.com http://thegymrevolution.co.uk http://brawn.co.ukBy British Strength Radio

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Episode 59 with Jake Brennan 1:29:24

2y ago1:29:24

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Jake Brennan is a superheavyweight raw powerlifter from Ireland. He is the first man in Irish history to squat 400kg and total 1000kg raw. He is also the winner of multiple ABS Series titles. http://britishstrengthmagazine.com http://abspowerlifting.com http://domin8athlete.co.uk http://gudlift.com http://stromsports.com http://thegymrevolution.co.…

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Episode 58 with Jack Lovett on Business 1:26:00

2+ y ago1:26:00

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As well as being a 2x Britain's Strongest Natural Man winner and strength coach to athletes from various sports, Jack Lovett is a successful business owner. Jack owns Spartan Peformance in Consett, County Durham, England, which is a strength training facility currently in its fifth premisis and continuing to grow and expand. In this episode, Jack p…

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Episode 57 with Tony Stevens 59:16

2+ y ago59:16

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Guest co-host: Don Coates Tony Stevens is an IPF Hall of Fame powerlifter who lifted in the 70s, 80s and 90s, but mainly in the 80s. He won fourteen British titles, seven EPF European titles, achieved gold at the IPF Worlds three times and won the World Games twice. His best lifts on the platform were a 380kg squat, 230kg bench and a 362.5kg deadli…

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Episode 56 with Vicky Mirceta 1:44:21

2+ y ago1:44:21

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Vicky Mirceta is a sports performnce nutritionist whose clientelle includes world-class strength athletes. Vicky has also competed in powerlifting, strongwoman and bodybuilding.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 55 with Eliot Page 1:27:26

3y ago1:27:26

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Eliot Page is a raw and equipped powerlifter who has totaled 1022.5kg equipped and 900kg raw. He is the owner of Barbell Training Complex in Warwick and also runs Mutant Strong coaching with Eamon Hartford. http://britishstrengthmagazine.com http://spartanperformance.co.uk http://gudlift.com http://stromsports.com http://thegymrevolution.co.uk http…

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Episode 54 with Sam Bollands on Insecurities in Powerlifters and Self-Discovery 1:18:24

3y ago1:18:24

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Sam Bollands is a former 125kg powerlifter who, at the time of publication, still holds the UK cross-federation total record in the 125 class. In this episode, we discuss the realisations Sam has made since he stepped away from powerlifting due to the fact that he found he had an unhealthy relationship with the sport and began a journey of self-dis…

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Episode 53 with John Haack and Jessica Buettner 1:10:23

3y ago1:10:23

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John Haack is the number one ranked sleeved powerlifter in the world, by both Wilks and Dots. He recently totaled 1000kg at 90kg bodyweight, and by the age of 23, he had totaled 810kg as an 83kg lifter in the IPF. Jessica Buettner is the current IPF world champion in the 76kg class and also holds the squat, deadlift and total world records at 76kg.…

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Episode 52 with Jay Farrant of ABS 1:19:20

3y ago1:19:20

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Jay Farrant is the owner of ABS Powerlifting. ABS is a group of powerlifting clubs all around Ireland, a coaching service and a series of competitions. http://britishstrengthmagazine.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6AgIXnHEB4 http://gudlift.com http://stromsports.com http://thegymrevolution.co.uk http://brawn.co.uk http://fitxpouk.com http://m…

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Episode 51: Spartan Raw '21 Preview with Jack Lovett 1:34:43

3y ago1:34:43

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In this episode, Jack Lovett and Alexander Clarke preview the upcoming Spartan Raw '21 competition with a Q&A section about the event and a breakdown of how each competitor might do on the day, including predictions as to who might take home the big prizes awarded to the overall and category winners. Spartan Raw is the UK's only exclusively raw wit…

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Episode 50 with Kevin Oak 1:41:45

3y ago1:41:45

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Kevin Oak is a raw powerlifter who has squatted an all-time world record in the 110kg sleeved division of 390kg and has totaled 987.5kg raw without wraps. He is also the owner of the Barbell Commission clothing line. http://britishstrengthmagazine.com http://barbellcommissionapparel.com http://gudlift.com http://stromsports.com http://thegymrevolut…

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Episode 49 with Luke Tolman 1:57:37

3y ago1:57:37

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Luke Tolman is a 22 year-old raw powerlifter who recently broke the junior all-time world record in the bench press at 100kg with a lift of 247.5kg. In the same meet, he also totaled 925kg raw with wraps.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 48 with Andrew Whitaker 1:43:51

3+ y ago1:43:51

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Andrew Whitaker is a para powerlifter who began being affected by Perthes' disease at the age of nine. He has bench pressed 227.5kg (500lbs) raw and drug tested at a bodyweight of 110kg. His dream of competing in the Paralympic Games has thus far been dashed by a technicality in the rules about the classification his impairment falls under. Subsequ…

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Episode 47 with Jack Lovett and Tom Hamilton 1:31:30

3+ y ago1:31:30

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Jack Lovett is a former competitive strongman who won Britain's Strongest Natural Man twice and competed in the finals of the World's Strongest Natural Man. He owns Spartan Performance in Consett, County Durham. Jack is a strength coach to various different athletes of various different levels. Tom Hamilton is a former competitive bodybuilder and a…

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Episode 46 with Adam Bishop 1:13:07

3+ y ago1:13:07

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Adam Bishop is the reigning Britain's Strongest Man and recently competed in the finals of the World's Strongest Man. Adam has a background in strength and conditioning and sports science, having worked for Harlequins rugby club as a strength and conditioning coach before deciding to leave in order to pursue strongman full-time. https://www.british…

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Episode 45 with Aaron Caseley of MOFO Body Mechanic 1:47:12

3+ y ago1:47:12

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Aaron Caseley is an osteopath who works with powerlifters, strongmen and bodybuilders and has become extremely sought after amongst strength athletes in recent years as they have seen his methods to be extremely effective at healing and preventing injuries. Aaron has worked as a therapist for 28 years.…

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Episode 44 with Dave Beattie 1:50:17

3+ y ago1:50:17

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Dave Beattie is a powerlifter who, at the age of 53, broke the cross-federation UK raw with wraps squat record across all age and weight classes with a squat of 380kg. Dave is the owner of the iconic Genesis Gym in London and was Andy Bolton's training partner during the years when he was pulling 1000lb deadlifts. He is also a former Marine and bod…

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Episode 43 with Martin Brown 1:49:17

3+ y ago1:49:17

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Martin Brown was a decorated powerlifter for a decade, winning titles and breaking records at British, European and World levels, who, since an accident in training left him disabled, now spends his time promoting the awareness of mental health and issues men face.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 42 with Nick Mellor 1:04:36

4y ago1:04:36

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Nick Mellor is a 25 year old raw powerlifter who has totaled 922.5kg in competition, in the 140kg class. In the gym, he has since squatted 370kg for a double, benched 230kg and deadlifted 365kg.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 41 with Tess Cesnik 2:05:54

4y ago2:05:54

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Tess Cesnik, originally from Australia, is a raw powerlifter who has squatted 195kg, benched 115kg and deadlifted 200kg. She competes in the 67.5kg and 75kg weight classes.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 40 with Chris Duffin 1:34:23

4y ago1:34:23

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Chris Duffin is an all time world record breaking powerlifter, co-founder of Kabuki Strength and author. Chris has squatted 400kg (881lbs) in competition, in the 100kg (220lb) weight class and has also squatted 455kg (1000lbs) in the gym for a triple and deadlifted the same weight for a double.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 39 with Sam Bollands 1:17:51

4y ago1:17:51

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Sam Bollands is a powerlifter who holds the cross-federation British record total in the 125kg class, raw with wraps. He has placed second at Pro Raw in Australia and has totaled 1000kg in competition, including a 400kg squat, 227.5kg bench press and a 372.5kg deadlift.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 38 with Dayle Longford 1:15:32

4y ago1:15:32

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Dayle Longford is a 90kg powerlifter who has totaled 887.5kg raw with wraps and has won the Irish Pro Invitational four years in a row. He is also the owner of DL Fitness in Rhyl, Wales.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 37 with Dan Stewart 1:37:49

4y ago1:37:49

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Dan Stewart is a 110kg and 125kg powerlifter who has totaled 972.5kg raw with wraps. He won the 2019 Irish Pro and also briefly held the 110kg class all time world record squat with 416kg/915lbs.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 36 with Sabrina Moore 1:01:58

4y ago1:01:58

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Sabrina Moore is a 63kg British Powerlifting and IPF powerlifter. She squatted 160kg, benched 97.5kg and deadlifted 200.5kg at the 2020 Women's British Championships, all raw with just a belt and knee sleeves. Sabrina, as well as being a British Powerlifting referee, is the owner of a personal training business which focuses on exercise in order to…

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Episode 35 with Chris Pugh 1:37:12

4y ago1:37:12

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Chris Pugh is a 82.5kg and 90kg powerlifter who boasts competition bests of a 350kg squat, 206kg bench and 307.5kg deadlift. He has recently totaled 850kg at 82.5kg bodyweight, at the GPC European Championships in Slovakia. He owns Revolution Fitness Gym in St Ives, Cornwall and has also competed in bodybuilding.…

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Episode 34 with Richard Foster 1:02:21

4y ago1:02:21

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Richard Foster is the owner of Strom Sports Nutrition, a UK-based supplement brand which is famous for its innovative and effective products. This episode is for the strength-focused supplement consumer. Richard myth busts many supplements and goes into detail on those which he thinks are worth buying, hence saving you from wasting your money. In t…

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Episode 33 with Lee Marshall 1:06:48

4+ y ago1:06:48

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Lee Marshall is the president and founder of the Global Powerlifting Committee, one of the world's biggest powerlifting federations. He is also a competitive powerlifter, who, at 49 years old, totaled 980kg equipped in the 125kg class. He has squatted 440kg, benched 230kg and deadlifted 365.5kg.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 32 with Ellie Steel 2:10:04

4+ y ago2:10:04

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Ellie Steel is a 57kg single ply powerlifter in the IPF. She has totalled 555kg and has won the British Championships four times and is a three times European silver medalist. Ellie has the highest Dots points score of any female single ply lifter in the UK.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 31 with Jim Nuttall 2:15:05

4+ y ago2:15:05

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Jim Nuttall is a powerlifter who bench pressed 340kg equipped as a super heavyweight junior, then made a comeback ten years later as a 100kg and 110kg raw lifter and deadlifted 380kg, totalling 870kg in sleeves on the same day.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 30 with Chloe Brennan 1:01:47

4+ y ago1:01:47

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Chloe Brennan is a 24 year old lightweight strongwoman. She recently won England's Strongest Woman and placed fourth at the Arnolds. Chloe is a drug-free athlete.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 29 with Markos Markopoulos 1:52:59

4+ y ago1:52:59

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Markos Markopoulos is the founder of ProRaw, GPC Australia and PTC Gyms. With his business partner, Emad, he puts on competitions such as ProRaw, Big Dogs and Wild Cats.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 28 with Delroy McQueen 1:34:21

4+ y ago1:34:21

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Delroy McQueen is a powerlifter who has competed in strength sports for thirty years. He has won Commonwealth gold in Olympic weightlifting and has won multiple titles in powerlifting. He has deadlifted 385kg raw, and squatted 365kg in wraps and 445kg in multi ply equipment.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 27: Performance enhancing drug harm reduction with Richard Foster 58:08

4+ y ago58:08

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Richard Foster is the owner of Strom Nutrition where he runs the Hench Project, a harm reduction project in Shrewsbury targeted at performance enhancing drug users in order to help them make better, healthier decisions when using PEDs.By British Strength Radio

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Episode 26 with Andrew Thomas Smith 1:00:00

4+ y ago1:00:00

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Andy Smith is a hybrid athlete powerlifter who also partakes in rugby and endurance events such as triathlons. He owns LIFT Gyms in Edinburgh and coaches clients for powerlifting, body composition and strength and conditioning for sports, both in person and online. His best total at 82.5kg is 702.5kg.…

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Episode 25 with Reece Fullwood and Richard Foster 1:22:31

4+ y ago1:22:31

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Reece Fullwood is a 125kg powerlifter who broke the UK all-federation total record in his first ever powerlifting meet with 965kg, raw with wraps. His 402.5kg squat still stands as the all-federation 125kg squat record in the UK. Richard Foster is the owner of Strom Sports Nutrition, a British brand with a big eye on health that caters to the hardc…

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