Best Anderson Powerlifting Podcasts (2024)

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Life After PEDs: The Challenges of Moving on From Gear & Competition 30:56

1y ago30:56

30:56

What’s up, Nerdz. It’s been a long time, shouldn’t have left you; but I had some mental devils to step to. In this episode I discuss lifer after PEDs and the challenges that come from stepping away from them mentally and physically. There’s nothing special here. Just raw honestly and transparency that I was encouraged to share with you all. I hope …

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How Tight Should a Weightlifting Belt Be? 1:16

1y ago1:16

1:16

It’s no secret that the key to an effective workout is finding the right tightness. Too loose, and you won’t get the support you need. Too tight, and you could end up hurting yourself. So how do you find that sweet spot? Why does powerlifting belt tightness matter? Wearing a weightlifting belt too loose can result in the belt slipping during lifts,…

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Back to the lifty thangs: WRPF Nats prep & meet recap 31:30

2+ y ago31:30

31:30

What’s up nerds, on today’s episode I recap the WRPF Nats competition. Including, the meet and the prep and all that went with it. So, we are back to the lifting taking a break from the book readings. I hope you enjoy my little summarization of a great meet. Thank you as always for tuning in to the Nerds Who Lift Podcast.…

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Nerds Who Lift Podcast presents: “Troubled Kids” a reading from BrainPan Amnesty 7:28

2+ y ago7:28

7:28

On today’s reading from BrainPan Amnesty A Poetical Memoir is “Troubled Kids” as well as publication updated and a sneak update on the performance album in the works.

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Nerd Who Lift Podcast Presents: A Reading from BrainPan Amnesty: “You Are A lot” 5:12

2+ y ago5:12

5:12

On today’s episode we are continuing our excerpt readings from BrainPan Amnesty A Poetical Memoir with a request for the piece, “You Are A Lot”

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Nerds Who Lift Podcast Presents: BrainPan Amnesty A Poetical Memoir by Nicholas Anderson 8:36

2+ y ago8:36

8:36

*Note: Reading from book starts at 5:50*. What’s up Nerdz, we are back! Well…sorta. Though we have been on hiatus we are not gone I have focused on another project of mine that’s been a life long goal…I wrote a book! A book poetry, but a book nonetheless! It’s called BrainPan Amnesty. It’s currently to print and will be delivered and ready to ship …

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Keep Your Hose in Line: Power of Pelvis Position 9:16

3y ago9:16

9:16

What's up Nerdz, In this NWL shorty episode, we hit on the power of pelvis position in relation to the rib cage & transverse abdominals in creating optimal intra-abdominal pressure for stronger bracing for all the lifts. Especially in the bench press where the bracing is more illusive in the horizontal and arched position. Your ribs, obliques, and …

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Listener Submissions Vol.2: Long/Short Term Planning, Cardio Benefits, & Powerlifting Applied to Other Sports 17:25

3y ago17:25

17:25

What's up Nerdz! This week is another listener topic suggestion week and we went with three submissions that we felt were well connected and echoed each other's benefits. Long/Short term planning as a lifter or athlete, cardio implementation (in powerlifting or whatever your chosen sport), & then can powerlifting be applied to other sports. We talk…

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Meet Day: Meet Selection & Meet Day Etiquette 21:12

3y ago21:12

21:12

What's up Nerds, Today we cover an overview of Meet day, both in the selection and then meet day etiquette for not just the lifter but the coach/handler as well. There is always taught about how to prep and train for a meet but the nuances of meet selection and that what to expect from the experience itself is surprisingly overlooked. So this episo…

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Listener Topic Submissions: Dating Someone Stronger & Breaking Plateaus 19:15

3y ago19:15

19:15

Whats ups Nerdz, We tuned in to the social medias and asked Y'ALL what you wanted to hear from us; of course, our homies came through with some topics to hit. So we choose the first two who came in: Dating someone stronger & breaking plateaus. We took these two things covered them & then tied them together. As always we hope you enjoy it. So kick b…

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The Anabolic Family Tree & Androgen Receptor Flooding Hypothesis 30:01

3y ago30:01

30:01

Whats up Nerdz! This episode comes with a disclaimer. I am no medical professional but I take the time to share some anecdotal knowledge with y'all on the anabolic family trees, and my theory on how doubling up on these families in the same cycle can cause what I think is an oversaturation or a "flooding" of the androgen receptors resulting in a le…

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Heavy Breathing & Finding Your Worth with The True MDSM Mastermind Mike Delgado 53:08

3y ago53:08

53:08

Whats up once again, Nerdz! We are back after our hibernation hiatus. We be relocating cities, jobs, and gyms, and it has been a whirlwind; we are now based in San Diego California and our gym HQ is the infamous Iron Mongers gym of North County. Our new roots here in SD is all owed to Iron Mongers so it is only right we have one of the best coaches…

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USPA Tested Nationals Meet Recap with Best Lifter Winner Britt Chown 48:46

3+ y ago48:46

48:46

What's up Nerdz, This week we sit down with the natty Queen herself, Britt Chown. Britt is coming off winning best lifter at the USPA Tested Nationals at Iron Mongers Gym in Vista CA. We cover her prep going into the meet, meet day execution, and what her take aways are going forward into her next big meet projected for the summer. We also cover a …

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The Good, The Bad, & The Handsomes: Meet Recaps with Angelo 'The Show' Fortino 1:30:01

3+ y ago1:30:01

1:30:01

What’s up Nerdz!Hi, it me again. Sorry for the small hiatus. Post meet blues is a thing. But we dust it off and get back on that horse and ride into the sunset. With that in mind...I thought it was high time to bring back the amazing, 2 white lights podcast hostin, cigar smokin, deadliftin, spaghetti western cowboy himself - Angelo ‘the Show’ Forti…

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Nerds Who Lift Update: Nicholas Meet Prep Close Out for Kabuki Strength 2020 Meet 57:03

3+ y ago57:03

57:03

Whatsup Nerdz!⁣⁣We have a bit of a check-in episode for you as we've been away for a few weeks with Miss. Amber Dawn having been away on vacation!⁣⁣On this brief episode, we talk about the upcoming meet Nicholas has been prepping for, how prep went and closed out, as well as just had a good time catching up. ⁣⁣Nicholas competes this Sunday for the …

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Hitting the Platform: Comp Prep & Meet Day Basics 1:41:41

3+ y ago1:41:41

1:41:41

Whatsup Nerdz⁣⁣On this week's episode, we answer some of your questions about meet prep and meet day, as well as go over our own tactics.⁣⁣Myself and Miss Amber Dawn are both in prep and also discussed where we are and what goals we have leading into our competitions.⁣⁣Hopefully this episode is informative and will help new lifters heading into the…

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A Wide Range of Emotions, Big Hearts, & Attack of Pickle Nick! 2:37:59

3+ y ago2:37:59

2:37:59

Whatsup Nerdz!⁣⁣We have a bit of a long one for you this week, but trust us, you won't get bored listening to this episode.⁣⁣Welcoming Travis and Jessica Rogers aka Papa & Mama Bear Rogers to the Nerds Who Lift Podcast and we sure went through a plethora of emotions in this episode!⁣⁣From cry laughing to crying because of the story behind what thes…

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PEDs & Females in Strength Sports with Christina Sisk 1:49:54

3+ y ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Whatsup Nerdz!⁣⁣We are very excited about this weeks episode. Brought to light by Miss. Amber Dawn and shared with our badass guest Christina Sisk. ⁣⁣Christina is a 75kg Elite Level Powerlifter who gave us the opportunity to sit down with her and discuss female PED usage. ⁣⁣This is a rather sensitive topic, but one that should be discussed more ope…

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Recovery Strategies 101 26:01

4y ago26:01

26:01

Whats up Nerdz, On this week's episode Miss Amber Dawn and Nicholas dive into the most overlooked yet effective recovery strategies that everyone should be implementing. It is often overlooked that how hard you train does not correlate to how strong you become or your results, BUT how much you can recover from, consistently, that produces the stren…

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The Strongman & Powerlifting Connection with Marshall Buckler 1:33:51

4y ago1:33:51

1:33:51

Whatsup Nerdz!⁣⁣We have Marshall Buckler on the show today! A friend of Nicholas' and OG listener who has competed both in strongman and powerlifting!⁣⁣On this episode we discuss the differences and similarities in training/competing in both sports as well as safe and responsible PED usage!⁣⁣As always, thank you for tuning in and enjoy the show!⁣⁣💙…

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The Return of Ranson Lee 1:50:00

4y ago1:50:00

1:50:00

Whatsup Nerdz!⁣⁣This week we have a NWL favorite! The strongest dad in the (Now!) West; Mr. Ranson Lee. ⁣⁣This is Ranson's third time on the show and we talked about his move across country, prep for The Kern, PED usage and it's impact on mental health, as well as a handful of other fun topics. ⁣⁣So as always, thank you for tuning in to the Nerds W…

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Nutrition, Body Image Comparisons, & Sustainable Healthy Bulks/Cuts with the Amazing Caylea Borges 1:53:44

4y ago1:53:44

1:53:44

Whatsup Nerdz!⁣⁣On this episode, we welcomed our first guest of the season; Caylea Borges aka @miss_cay.⁣⁣We discussed a topic that Miss Amber Dawn had brought up through our own discussions and it was great to have Cay on to also get her insight. ⁣⁣Cay is a Nutritionist who has many clients in the powerlifting world, so we also dove into the topic…

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Nerds Who Lift Episode 50 One Year Anniversary! 1:26:26

4y ago1:26:26

1:26:26

What's up Nerdz!⁣⁣⁣⁣We are back! New season and it's our 50th episode on exactly our one year anniversary! Yes! June 19th, 2019 is when the first episode of NWL dropped! Where has time gone?!⁣⁣⁣On the first episode of this season, Miss. Amber Dawn and I catch up and I reflect on the last year of the show. It has been a grand ride and I'm grateful f…

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Season 4 finale & recap with Nicholas & Miss Amber Dawn 32:18

4y ago32:18

32:18

Alright Nerdz! We have come to the close of another NWL Season and this episode features just the two of us. ⁣⁣Season four was the glow up that this show needed and we are so grateful to all of those that have tuned in. Whether you're new here, or have been here since the start; we love you!⁣⁣Of course, we have to thank all of the fantastic guests …

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Self Awareness is Sexy with Crystal Miranda of the Healthy Mind Movement 1:32:16

4y ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Whatsup Nerdz!⁣⁣On this weeks episode we have the ever so sweet Crystal Miranda whom is the founder of The Healthy Mind Movement.⁣⁣We dive into a wide range of topics based around mental health and had a hard time pulling the pin on closing out the episode because mental health is something we could easily talk about just as much as lifting! ⁣⁣Crys…

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A Legend in Strength - Strongfirst International CEO: Mr. Fabio Zonin 1:27:41

4y ago1:27:41

1:27:41

What's up Nerdz! On this week's episode we have our first international guest with, Strongfirst International CEO, Mr. Fabio Zonin. Strongfirst is an international strength coach education school and they do have one of the highest standards for the coaches and students they turn out. So for the man that is now the CEO of this school it is saying a…

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The Muscle Doc - Dr. Jordan Shallow of Pre-Script and RX’d Radio Podcast 1:31:16

4y ago1:31:16

1:31:16

New week, new episode mah Nerdz!⁣⁣Get seated because if you know this next guest, you know he loves to go on rants and tangents, which we love because he only keeps it real.⁣⁣Jordan Shallow, or @the_muscle_doc is one smart specimen. Oh, and he's also pretty strong and stuff too. ⁣⁣We got to chat about where he got started as a Chiropractor and how …

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Paul Oneid - Co-Founder of MetriLife & head of Master Athletic Performance 1:17:57

4y ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Alright, Nerdz! This week we have Mr. Paul Oneid on the show for you!⁣ ⁣ Paul is another gem from the great north and if you haven't heard of Paul in terms of powerlifting, you may know of him through the very successful application Metrilife! As Co-Founder, Paul has helped create a system to help you live a healthier, happier and stronger life. ⁣ …

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Activated Performance Masterminds: Seth & Meana Albersworth 45:46

4y ago45:46

45:46

What's up, Nerdz On this week's episode of NWL; Miss Amber Dawn and I chatted with the master minds behind Activated Performance - Seth and Meana Albersworth. Seth and Meana are both originally from the Great North that is Canada but now reside in sunny Florida where they run and operate their business Activated Performance. They both share content…

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Real Talk with the Golden Hearted Powerlifter - Mr. Joe Sullivan 57:51

4y ago57:51

57:51

Whats up, Nerdz! Welcome back; this week Miss Amber Dawn and I sat and talked with the amazing, kind, fashionista that is - Mr. Joe Sullivan. Joe is a world class powerlifter and coach, as well as a gym owner of Pinnacle Performance in Columbus, Ohio. I admit though, sports fans...this talk is a kick in the heart strings. Joe is one of the realest …

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Strength Training for Athletes: Applying Conjugate Methods for Athletics with Brad Dayman of Elite Athlete Training System 40:33

4y ago40:33

40:33

Whats up my Nerdz! On this weeks episode; Miss Amber Dawn and I sit down with the mad scientist programming mind of Brad Dayman of EATS (Elite Athlete Training Systems) out of Alberta Canada. Brad is a veteran equipped powerlifter who found his calling apply conjugate principles to athletic training. He focuses of football, hockey, and other athlet…

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Return of the Nerdz: We Back Fam - Relaunch and Strength Dysmorphia 1:13:19

4y ago1:13:19

1:13:19

It is has been quite the hiatus, Nerdz. A lot has happened and its already been a rough 2020. With all that I finally found what the show needed to move forward and in this Nerds Who Lift Podcast Relaunch I want to welcome one of my bestest friends, and past show guest, Amber Dawn on as my official co-host. I felt I needed some fresh blood to reinv…

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Thinking Outside the Lifting Box and Cues with the Stoked Brogi - Michael Bouranis 1:01:25

4+ y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

My NERDZ! On today's episode of NWL, for our 40th episode! We have the Stoked Brogi himself, Mr. Michael Bouranis. Mike has been one of my favorite lifter and overall training accounts to follow for the past few years and I have always admired his approach to coaching, lifting, and programming. On top of that he has a killer sense of humor that I h…

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The Art of Geared Lifting and the Marathon of Strength with Alex Fenner 1:25:50

4+ y ago1:25:50

1:25:50

What's up, My Nerdz, On the latest NWL episode; one of our powerlifting brothers from the great white north calls in...Mr. Alex Fenner. Alex has been in the sport for 7 years now and has done both raw and geared lifting, but prefers geared. He is one strong dude who has a passion for the sport and for competition so i had to get him on to pick his …

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A Lifting Family Values: Commitment, Support, & Seeing It Through with Jessica & Ranson Lee 2:31:02

4+ y ago2:31:02

2:31:02

On this week's episode of NWL we welcome one of my favorite powerlifting power couples, Miss Jessica Lee and, our old friend and on of our original show guests, Mr. Ranson Lee. Ranson has been on the show before back in season 1 and has become a great friend. Therefore I could not miss an opportunity to speak with his amazingly strong wife, Miss Je…

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Salvation Thru Strength & Why Booties & Boobies Rule with Amber Dawn Vicious 2:31:17

4+ y ago2:31:17

2:31:17

My NERDZ! On the freshest episode of the NWL we welcome our first international lifter - from great white north, the mecca of hockey, the most polite place of people in the world...Edmonton, Canada - we are proud to have, Amber Dawn Vicious. Amber is one hell of a Classic Raw lifter and an amazing coach. We talk about how she got into Powerlifting,…

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#PlusUltraButts and Surpassing your limits with the Big Bad Jad Alame & Queen Angelica 1:31:57

4+ y ago1:31:57

1:31:57

Whats up NERDZ! Hope you did not miss me too much, but never fear...we BACK! And on the freshest episode of NWL we have another one of my most favorite powerlifting powercouples the Big Bad Jaddy - Jad Alame, and his fiance there ever so purple Queen - Miss Angelica. They are two of my favorite people and we got to sit down and shoot the shizz abou…

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Instincts & Playing the Long Strength Game with Chad Delaney 1:31:33

4+ y ago1:31:33

1:31:33

Whats up, my NERDZ! On this round of the Nerds Who Lift Podcast we have Mr. Chad Delaney of Trifit Barbell in South Carolina and affiliate coach with Best in the World's Stacy BAMA Burr's Bama Brick Squad training! Chad is a veteran in the coaching biz and has great insights to the world of coaching in both powerlifitng and weightlifting and bodybu…

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DAMMIT MANDY! The Origin Story of Kinda Fit Kinda Fat with the Mastermind Dean Tanglao 1:07:39

4+ y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Whats up my fellow NERDZ! On the freshest episode of the Nerds Who Lift Podcast we the the brains and balls behind the awesome company that is s I ask him about the origins of the brand and how they got involved into the sport of powerlifting and invading the Powerlifting culture, and their approach to business and fitness. Then frankly we just Bro…

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Adobo Power with the Filipino Wonder - Mikey Estrella 1:51:50

4+ y ago1:51:50

1:51:50

My NERDZ! On the freshest Nerds Who Lift Podcast we have the Filipino Wonder himself Mr. Mikey Estrella of the DOP strength gym in Seattle Washington. Mikey is the wonder cuz this MoFo Boasts: #1 at 148 bodyweight, #20 All Time Mens RAW, All Time World Record in the Deadlift with 668, and ATWR Total at 148 with 1627 which is 10.9x Bodyweight. Like.…

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Episode 32 | Evolving into an Elite Athlete with Brianny Terri and Mikey Estrella

4+ y ago

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In this episode, two ALL TIME World Record Holders join us to talk about their experiences competing. Mikey (@mikeyestrella) and Brianny (@briannyt) talk about cutting weight, training variation, and how their backgrounds have assisted their ability to reach the mind boggling feats of strength they’ve accomplished. Join us and listen to us shooting…

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Loving the Training Process, Throwing fits, Roasting Bri, & Peach Cobbler with Chris Bridgeford & Brianny Terry 1:44:13

4+ y ago1:44:13

1:44:13

My NERDZ, on this latest episode of the Nerds Who Lift Podcast I talk to two of the Pacific North West's strongest folk: Chris Bridgeford & Brianny Terry of Generation Strength in Vancouver Washington. Chris is a monster in the sport both as an athlete and coach, and Bri, under Chris' coaching, has been making waves and still growing after hitting …

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Hawai'i Strong with the Fifty Barbell Crew: Jack Cambra & Stacia-Al Mahoe 52:45

4+ y ago52:45

52:45

My NERDZ, on today's episode of the Nerds Who Lift Podcast; I am coming from direct from the islands of Hawai'i with some of the realest folk I have had the pleasure to become friends with and train with...Mr. Jack Cambra & the incredible Stacia-Al Mahoe of Fifty Barbell in Honolulu, HI. Jack is an OG in the powerlifting game and is a scientist whe…

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Powerlifting Super Mom Life & the 3 F's Rule with Tricia King 2:33:11

4+ y ago2:33:11

2:33:11

My NERDZ! On today's episode of the Nerds Who Lift Podcast we have the Powerlifting Super Mom herself, assistant coach to Stacy BAMA Burr of the Bama Brick Squad training, Miss Tricia King. Tricia is a woman of conviction and tenacity. From the way she lifts, coaches, or how she moms up; this mother of two suffers no fools or excuses and does it wi…

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Episode 31 | Developing the ATHLETE with Former Baseball Pro Brent Lillibridge 35:00

4+ y ago35:00

35:00

The @zuurcast is making a return this week! I had @brentlilly , former professional baseball player current owner of @basebypros. Cross training, athletic development, and self-improvement are just some of the topics we covered. Tune in Thursday on iTunes and YouTube to give it a listen!By zuurcast

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NerPs Who DowerLift & More Better Nutrition with Garrett Fear & Caylea Borges 1:17:01

4+ y ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Happy Hump Day, NERDZ! On today's episode of the Nerds Who Lift Podcast; we have powerlifting's favorite power couple - Garrett Fear & Caylea Borges AKA @misscay on the instas. I was lucky enough to shoot the breeze and kick the can with both of them. We get some origin on Caylea, and then they share with us their approach to nutrition for performa…

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The Brofessor Scott Miller Round 2! Droppin' Some Wizard Wizdom on Y'all 1:09:05

4+ y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Whats up my NERDZ! On this episode of the Nerds Who Lift Podcast we go round to with the Brofessor of gains and the Wizard of the weights; Mr. Scott Miller of Strengh & Mechanics and the Stronghouse Project. On his return we just decided to catch up on some new things he has in the works, the awesome peaking streak he has for his athletes, and some…

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Whisky Talkin', Big Squattin', & Lion D-Energy with JP Price 1:43:20

4+ y ago1:43:20

1:43:20

Happy Friday, my NERDZ! On the freshest episode of the Nerds Who Lift Podcast we have the incomparable JP Price. JP is a 7+ year veteran of the sport of Powerlifting with over 1,000lb squat and 600+ bench...in the SAME MEET; all the while also owns and operates Strong Barbell Club out of Kansas City, MO. Just from our time together I can say JP is …

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It's the Return of the BAMA! With Stacy BAMA Burr on The Hyperion Mindset - Being the Light for Others to Follow 1:44:39

4+ y ago1:44:39

1:44:39

Whats up, My NERDZ! Stacy BAMA Burr - the Best in the World is BACK IN ACTION on the Nerds Who Lift Podcast! Stacy has been busy with her own Podcast - the Championship Mindset Podcast , her training company, AND starting her own supplement company WHILE being on tour for the Championship Mindset Seminars. So really me and BAMA just Bro out and we …

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YA BOI IS IN MEET PREP! December Meet Audio Blog Vol. 1 with Nicholas 23:25

4+ y ago23:25

23:25

Whats up my NERDZ! I decided to start something new with the show. In between getting our amazing guests on the show; I am going to be doing an follow along audio blog for my third powerlifting meet coming up in December here in my hometown for my Gym's (KO Gym) Holiday of Strength annual meet. I will be ending my off season this weekend (Sept. 6 &…

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