On this episode of 2 White Lights, Garrett Fear and Sean Noriega join Steve DeNovi and I to discuss their opinions on the recent issues with USAPL Raw Nationals and we give our takes on the 2WL Topic of the Week, "What factors will cause USAPL lifters to join the USPA". Garrett also gives some details on the drug tested USPA meet he is running for lifters who may not get a chance to compete at Raw Nats and Sean/Garrett share their "Lifter Ratings".

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we interviewed one of the most prominent 93 kg lifters in the USAPL Chance Mitchell (@chancemitchellpbc). We discussed his opinion on the current landscape of Raw Nats, his opinions on the current state of powerlifting, what changes he'd like to see (realistic changes/"pipe dream"s), what keeps him motivated to continue to compete, and what legacy he'd like to leave behind in powerlifting. We also play a very interesting game of "Word Association" which we discuss steroids and straps. I also ask him to give his "powerlifting rating" and we finish up with a very long conversation about anime.

2WL Episode 82- Raw Nats greed and should openpowerlifting ban subpar feds? by

On this episode of 2 White Lights, Steve DeNovi and I give our bench rebuttal in response to the Jonnie Candito/Sean Noriega proposal to change the bench rules (7:15-35:00), we discuss out 2WL Topic of the Week: "How many of these teen phenoms will be relevant in 3-4 years?" (35:05-90:28), and we discuss the Texas Strength Classic having a prime time session (90:30-100:19).

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had on the program former 93kg national champion and current 105kg lifter David Woolson (@davidwoolson) to discuss his take on possibly being left out of 2021 Raw Nationals, how hed feel if he was invited, and if he's going to be optimistic or pessimistic moving forward. We also discussed what he'd change about the sport, what keep his going to compete, and his decision on why he moved up a weight class. We also finish the episode off with "word association".

On this episode of 2 White Lights, Me and Steve DeNovi explain the implications and issues with the most recent decision made by the USAPL to cap Raw Nats at 56 lifters and eliminate prime time which essentially pissed off everyone in the USAPL (including myself) (6:45-49:42). We also discuss the 2WL topic, "How to make powerlifting more legitimate" by discussing out ideas, your ideas, and breaking down what it means to be "mainstream" (49:50-120:30).

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, we (me and our new cohost Steve DeNovi) discuss the announcement of 2020 USAPL Raw Nationals and we describe how we believe the meet will look/operate (6:00-26:15). We discuss the 2WL topic "Should extreme arches be banned in competitive powerlifting?" (26:30-61:00). We finish off the show by shortly discussing the "Super City Super" that took place this past weekend and Indy City Barbell.

(5:00-20:36) Flexx/NE Patriots

(21:00-32:00) TSA/GB Packers

(32:03-39:52) RTS/ PIT Steelers

(40:30-46:31) TSG/IND Colts

(46:41-58:34) Nori/ LA Rams

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On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had one of the top USAPL SHW lifters on the show, Jesus Olivares (@megatronus_65). Jesus described the feeling of overwhelming support after his big 1000kg total, his beginnings in powerlifting, his relationship with Joey Flexx, his aspirations of surpassing Ray Williams, and the controversy surrounding his deadlift. We also played "white light/red light" and "word association".