We discuss IPF suspending Rondel Hunte, how it relates to Sheffield and the Corrupted Classic along with the potential deception that possibly influenced the decision(2:23 - 19:32). How IPF suspensions can reach coaches (19:32 - 36:32), the potential of a sumo ban (36:33 - 41:00), and Steve discusses his Code of Conduct violation (41:01 - 57:49). Steve finished off the show with a commercial gym story (57:50).

Joey Shepard and Solana Lewis join us to snake draft the best rivalries in powerlifting.

We recap this past weekends action in powerlifting including:

- Corrupted strength classic (2:18 - 48:30)

- USAPL judging/ Seun Jubril USAPL record deadlift/ debate the "up and down" rule (48:31)

Solana Lewis joins us to preview the Corrupted Strength Classic along with giving our takes on the Atwood vs Haack GOAT debate:

- CSC Male preview (2:30 - 58:52)

- CSC Female preview (58:52 - 74:08)

- Atwood/Haack debate (74:09)

A shorter episode of 2WL where we breakdown the action that took place last weekend in powerlifting:

- Carolina PT/Girl Power (2:15 - 31:16)

- 3 best performances of the weekend (31:17)

We discuss PLAs decisions with choosing their worlds team slots with Sheffield conflicting with their Nationals (2:54 - 21:10) and we rank the top 5 most unethical things in powerlifting (21:10 - 65:18).

Solana joins us to breakdown the USAPL Carolina Primetime Meet taking place October 15th and 16th. We give our predictions, hot takes, and analysis for the following:

- Female (2:20 - 49:14)

- Male (49:15 - 80:39)

- Steves commercial gym story (80:41)

Steve was in town so we gave our late takes on the following topics:

- IPF not allowing lifters to partake in the Corrupted Summit events (3:34 - 13:13)

- Ana Rosa Castellain tests positive (13:13 - 33:35)

- Sean Noriega moves to 90 kg (33:36 - 48:22)

- Tangents (48:23)

Marcellus Williams and Joe Stanek join us to discuss FAQs and coaching topics they commonly come across.

- Should you push "maximal recovery volume" in powerlifting/ (2:27 - 26:01)

- Should every block start with RPE 6? (26:02 - 43:15)

- Some of the biggest challenges of being a full-time coach (43:16 - 78:36)

- Trends in powerlifting you would like to see die (78:37)

On this episode of 2WL, we do a "word association" generated by fans and Steve shares a commercial gym story.