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Join me as I explore the minds of elite athletes, coaches, and experts in strength, power, and human performance. During these conversations, I often look for the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and well-being; a combination you've never seen before and will never hear again!
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No Lift Podcast

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A light-hearted take on many topics loosely related to Powerlifting. We cover training advice, coaching, nutrition, injury management, performance enhancing drugs, psychology, general sport science as well as featuring some of the finest strength athletes in Ireland and the world.
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Weird and Strong

Weird and Strong

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Step into the exhilarating vortex of the "Weird and Strong Podcast," where the extraordinary is the norm and strength comes in fascinating forms! We're not just a podcast; we're a movement, dedicated to casting a spotlight on the awe-inspiring individuals who dare to make waves in the vast ocean of the ordinary. Our guests hail from every corner of the human mosaic, and they're here to jolt your senses, challenge your perceptions, and leave an indelible mark on your understanding of what it ...
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As a follow-up to our past conversations, I welcome back Sean Rigsby — coach, lifter, and founder of Heavy Metal Barbell. Sean has long been recognized for his curiosity and commitment to continual coach development, and in this episode we explore how that mindset has shaped his career. We discuss his journey from athlete to coach, the influence of…
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This week, the Court keeps blurting out R.E.M. lyrics when Joshua Weilerstein (“Sticky Notes”) shows off his forte: cancelling the 2020 psychological drama “Tár.” *** Prosecutor: Joshua Weilerstein. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Car…
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As a follow-up to years of conversations on the podcast, I sit down to reflect on the evolution of coach education — using the recent Power and Strength Summit as a springboard for discussing what it is, why it matters, and how we can do it better. We explore lessons learned from research and real-world coaching, connecting theory to practice, and …
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The Court gives a giant magical middle finger to all things decent this week when Chris Gersbeck (“Dumb Industries”) defends Truth, Justice and 2025’s Superman. *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Chris Gersbeck. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carra…
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Quincy Johnson — strength coach, sport scientist, and Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas. Quincy’s career spans from high school powerlifting champion to working with elite athletes in the NBA, MMA, and NCAA. We discuss the role of maximal strength in sport performance, his “10-5-3” training model, an…
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The Court enjoys a hearty breakfast of shit pieces when ‘Mad’ Brad Gibson (“Film Threat”) dives into a water trap to fist fight the 1996 comedy “Happy Gilmore.” *** Prosecutor: ‘Mad’ Brad Gibson. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carran…
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What better way to bring in a milestone like the 300th episode than having on one of the most influential people in my life: Seb Ostrowicz For those not in the know, Seb is the founder of Weightlifting House. In this episode... or better yet, metasode, we chat all things podcasting, weightlifting, and philosophy. Enjoy Follow Seb and WH: https://ww…
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The Court wouldn’t like Case Aiken (“Another Pass” Podcast) when he’s angry. Luckily, this week he’s happy, happy to be teamed up with Ang Lee’s 2003 film “Hulk.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Case Aiken. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carran…
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As a follow-up to a series developing on the podcast, I welcome Jordan Feigenbaum, founder of Barbell Medicine, physician, strength coach, and expert on many things health and performance. In this episode, we discuss conditioning (cardio) and its role in augmenting health-related adaptations. This includes the mechanisms of impact, prescribing cond…
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The Court is even more confusing than usual when ‘Hollywood’ Steve Huey (“The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast”) unleashes an incomprehensible string of gibberish in favor of the 2001 comedy “Pootie Tang.” *** Prosecutor: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Defense: ‘Hollywood’ Steve Huey. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs,…
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In this episode, Jessie and I debrief on our experiences at USAPL and USAW Nationals. We explore the successes, what could have gone better, and how we are approaching our programming and coaching differently to navigate those needs. Follow me and get coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https:/…
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This week on 'Where Are They Now?,' the Court finds out where Clif Campbell (“Making Pondo/Talking Pondo” Podcast) is now, which is here, defending 1983’s “Eddie and the Cruisers.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Clif Campbell. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory…
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Episode 28 – Ashley Graham // Art Director at The Fillmore “In San Francisco, first there was a guy named Bill Graham – ever heard of him? Famed concert promoter, legend of the city, basically responsible for so much of San Francisco’s iconic musical past. But fast-forward a few decades, and you know who holds one of the keys to the city’s scene no…
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We are joined by Dr. Michael Roberts, a professor and researcher at Auburn University and one of the most published scientists on muscle hypertrophy and skeletal muscle biology. In this episode, we explore the mechanisms of muscle growth, individual response to training, and how skeletal muscle health allows us to age well. Follow Dr. Michael Rober…
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The whole Court is drinking the Kool-Aid this week when Billy Ray Brewton (“Coroner to the Stars”) aggressively deprograms the 2025 horror film “Opus.” *** Prosecutor: Billy Ray Brewton. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. …
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, the best damn strength and power conference in 2025!! Register here: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Dr. Jacob Goodin is an associate professor of kinesiology and Director of Sport Science at Point Loma Nazarene University. He holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University, wh…
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In what the Court is assured is a mostly ghostfree episode, Pat Edwards (“Storytellers Forge”) slowly grappling hooks away but cannot escape 2016’s “Suicide Squad.” *** Prosecutor: Pat Edwards. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza.…
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Every episode of my podcast covers some aspect of training theory, coaching, psychology, and nutrition. Pretty much anything related to performance. With that comes a lot of abstract thinking and imagining how it would play out in practice. Until now... In this crossover episode, Dani and I get interviewed by the Red Gauge podcast and discuss our c…
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The entire Court is heckling from the balcony this week when Matt McGinnis (“Movie Riffing Melee/Mystery Science Theater 3000”) defends 2014’s “Muppets Most Wanted.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Matt McGinnis. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana C…
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Episode 27 - The Breathing Room // San Francisco-based Band “Sometimes I think about how lucky I am to be living in San Francisco and how with that fortune comes the added bonus of my creative friend group. For a city that’s supposedly got a “dying” art and music scene ( as defined by people who don’t actually live here ), I’m completely surrounded…
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Zach will present on bridging the gap between weightlifting and sports performance. Register here: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Zach: https://www.instagram.com/ciniman_waffle/ https://www.instagram.com/optimus.performance/ https://www.instagram.com/optimus.barbell/ Follow me and get…
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This week, we each disappear one by one until only Kandice Martellaro (“Stan Against Evil”) is left standing with the 2003 mystery “Identity.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Kandice Martellaro. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kir…
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit: Register here: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Sergii: https://www.instagram.com/putsoff/ https://torokhtiy.com/ Follow me and get coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/philosophicalweightlifting/ Weightlifting House: cod…
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Season Six blasts off to Planet Justice when Conor McGiffin (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) is forced into a strategic marriage with the 2015 sci-fi action film “Jupiter Ascending.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Conor McGiffin. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Adviso…
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Episode 26 - Cheyne Ellett // Artist. “Cheyne Ellett, Ellett Cheyne – backwards or forwards, no matter how you say it, the man exudes talent and brings a straight up unique and original vision to his art. Cheyne has been holding it down in Pomona for years and is one of a handful of my Southern California visual artist homies. He’s got a great vibe…
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Mike will present on plyometrics for sport! Register here: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mikeyoungphd/?hl=en https://www.athleticlab.com/ Follow Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/jessiestemo/ https://powerandgraceperformance.com/ Follow me and get coac…
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Flying in the face of popular demand, the court kisses Season Five goodbye with the most contemptible legal shenanigan of them all, the imprudent jurisprudence we call “The Appeals of Justice.” *** Defense (“The People vs. Daredevil: The Director’s Cut”): Big Ben Haslar. Defense (“The People vs. Demolition Man”): Maynard Bangs. Defense (“The People…
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where presentations will cover all things strength, hypertrophy, power, and MORE. Register here to attend the greatest online Strength Power event in 2025: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Max and sign up for CoachLogik: https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/ https://app.coachlogik.com/login Fol…
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The Court can’t let it go this week when Case Aiken (“Another Pass” Podcast) gets his tongue stuck to the 2019 animated musical “Frozen 2.” *** Prosecutor: Case Aiken. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Th…
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Todd Kashdan is an intellectual idol of mine. He has a PhD in clinical psychology, is the founder of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University, and a leading educator to the public. He's written books on curiosity, negative emotions, and the art of insubordination. His writings alone have influenced the trajectory of my life and career. In this…
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The Court is puking up boobs this week when Victor Omoayo and Carl Byrd (“Codex Prime” Podcast) get fused together during our horrific experiments to discover the better body horror: 2024’s “The Substance” or 1986’s “The Fly.” *** “The Substance”: Victor Omoayo and Carl Byrd. “The Fly": Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors…
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Episode 25 - Anthony Ferraro // Musician. “His name is Anthony Ferraro – but a lot of people in the Bay call him Tony Peppers. He’s got a very successful musical act, band, moniker – whatever you want to call it – that goes by the name Astronauts Etc. But maybe you’re into the DJ or rave scene and you know him as Tony MF. Me? I’m just gonna call hi…
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Jessie will present on her experiences as an elite athlete, elite weightlifting coach, and the CEO of Power and Grace Performance! Register here for an early bird discount: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/jessiestemo/ https://powerandgraceperformance.c…
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Many Bothans died this week (in an unrelated incident) when Bouncin’ Bobby LePire (“Film Threat”) gives in to his anger for 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” *** Prosecutor: Bouncin’ Bobby LePire. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana …
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The Court just can’t get beyond “Star Trek Beyond” this week when Adam Kotsko (“Late Star Trek: The Final Frontier in the Franchise Era”) sets his phasers to stun the 2016 NuTrek film. *** Prosecutor: Adam Kotsko. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Ad…
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Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychologist, professor at Columbia University, best-selling author, and host of The Psychology Podcast. His work has reshaped how we think about intelligence, creativity, and self-actualization—and in this conversation, he brings those ideas to life. In this episode, we explore topics like reframing trauma, overcoming …
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Jake will present on the development of muscle hypertrophy. Register here to attend the greatest online Strength Power event in 2025: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jake.remmert_coach/ https://www.jakeremmert.com/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ja…
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The court shivers its timbers this week when Richard Blakemore (“Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy”) swabs the poop deck with the 2003 adventure “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” *** Prosecutor: Richard Blakemore. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, …
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Episode 24 - Emma Munger // Illustrator. Cartoonist. “Emma Munger is one hell of a talented artist, and if you aren’t already following her on Instagram, you definitely should be - she’s one of my favorite follows. Go check out her work now. I’ll wait. No, really, go now... Okay, so I don’t always start these little diary entries on BEDROOM™ by sha…
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Jessie will present on her experiences as an elite athlete, elite weightlifting coach, and the CEO of Power and Grace Performance! Register here for an early bird discount: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/jessiestemo/ https://powerandgraceperformance.c…
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Happiness is a guilty verdict this week when Phillip Mottaz (“Deadly Maybe: A Gallagher Brothers Mystery”) comes in through the bathroom window to twist and shout about the 2019 romantic comedy “Yesterday.” *** Prosecutor: Phillip Mottaz. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, …
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Chris will present on power development for athletes. Register here for an early bird discount: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Email Chris to express interest in Lori S. Bigelow scholarship: [email protected] Follow Chris: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drchristaber/⁠ ⁠https://www.researchg…
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In what some people are prematurely calling ‘The Worst Podcast Episode of 2025,’ Isabel Teran (“Hearsing Around Podcast”) serves as guest juror in a Ben V Bangs Bro-down over the 2002 comedy “Death to Smoochy.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Isabel Teran, Ryan Luis Rodriguez,…
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Episode 23 - Zelma Stone // Musician. “Zelma Stone is a remarkably talented person with an angelic voice and a very calming presence. I’m excited about this episode of BEDROOM™ because it’s sort of a first of its kind in a way - let me explain… You see, I put out a call to my community, asking who they’d like to see me talk to on this podcast, and …
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Steven Hayes returns to the podcast! If you're unfamiliar with his work, he is one of the most cited psychologists in the world, publishing 47 books and over 700 journal articles. In addition to his prolific publications, he's the originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has played a massive hand in developing the Psychological Fle…
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This week, the court takes too many blue pills and wakes up to find Case Aiken (“Another Pass Podcast”) fighting fifty Agent Schlendzos to protect the 2003 sci-fi sequel “The Matrix Reloaded.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Case Aiken. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs…
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Jessie will present on her experiences as an elite athlete, elite weightlifting coach, and the CEO of Power and Grace Performance! Register here for an early bird discount: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/jessiestemo/ https://powerandgraceperformance.c…
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We work hard, we play hard this week when author William Burns (“Ghost of an Idea: Hauntology, Folk Horror, and the Spectre of Nostalgia”) contends with too many Al Pacino impressions as he defends the 1980 crime film “Cruising.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: William Burns. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan …
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Episode 22 - Joel Cherry Tree // Artist. “Joel Cherry Tree - what a name, right? I was first introduced to Joel by our mutual friend Karina on a music video set I was directing last year. Joel came out to support the video, and I think that’s a huge part of what he’s all about. He supports musicians he loves by being a band and tour manager, he sup…
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Andrew Stuart and I first met at the NSCA conference in Baltimore, Maryland. At the time, we discussed his role as the Assistant Director of the Athletic Performance Lab at Nebraska, his experience with US Speed Skating, and how weightlifting fits into the broader picture of performance. In this episode, we explore some fundamental questions in the…
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