Off The Platform

We don't think so, in fact we loved having her on the podcast!

Join the boys and Grace as we go through Grace's life before lifting, (nearly) Hollywood child star, rebellious pre teen and teen years that led to drinking drugs and partying, getting clean, relapsing, getting clean again..

Finding her feet in a regular 9 to 5, then discovering working out...ultimately ending up at Westside with Louie Simmons, not quite making the cut initially but after hitting world records and we all know Louie loves a world champ!

We talk about co-running the KERN US OPEN with Russell Kern, opening and running California Elite Training Centre and of course that famous (infamous?) issue back in '18.

Grace shoots from the hip, love her or hate her, make up your own mind.

As for us, we think she's pretty cool and it was an honour speaking with her.

Guest Socials
@deviantdavis
@kernusopen
@californiaelitetrainingcenter

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Ex Westside Alpha Greg Panora joins the boys this episode and it's an epic ride from start to finish! 

Brawling and living out of his car, Greg did what he had to do to become #1 in the world at the time with some extreme lifts in the 242lb class, back when lifting equipped was all there was!

Still on the top 6 all-time list for his weight class and multi-ply, Greg's career in powerlifting spans back to the 2000's, and his 2630lb (1192.5kg) total is still a massive achievement even now when world records are falling one after another.

Hear about a stroke at 29 that resulted in Greg losing all sensation down one side, the battle back to full health, and making his way back to the platform, this time going full RAW, totalling 2102lbs.  Greg is a fighter and is insanely strong!

Join us as we revel in the glory days of multi-ply lifting, the dominance of Westside, Matt Dimmel, Chuck V and many more!

Guest socials
@big_papi_panora
Greg Panora Training Systems: Training by Greg Panora in TrainHeroic
Greg Panora (openpowerlifting.org)

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An epic episode with Elite British Powerlifter, Coach, Podcast Host and Powerlifting Magazine Editor Alexander Clarke!

Loved this episode as Alexander was an inspiration to us in creating the podcast, his commitment to the sport and to British powerlifting in particular is right up there.

Find out the story behind this ex-bodybuilder (came 3rd in the same class as Nathan DeAsha!) turned 900kg+ powerlifter and why we're only going to see Alexanders numbers go up!  

Guest socials
IG: British Strength Magazine 
WEB: https://www.britishstrengthmagazine.com/
EMAIL: [email protected]

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WHOOOAAAAA

Special episode everyone, with the current ALL TIME WORLD RECORD HOLDER.........DAN BELL!!!!!

Fresh off his 1182.5kg total at the Hybrid Performance Showdown in Miami Florida last weekend!

Here's what Dan achieved:

S 500kg

B 272.5kg

D 410kg

T 1182.5

If that doesn't blow your mind, then perhaps a 1200kg total in wraps at the Kern might 😉

Dan is hands down a GC who gives us an hour of his time to talk through his life, lifting and goals for the future.  

Guest socials:

dbell_74

https://linktr.ee/Dbell74

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Join Jackson and Greg as they interview the New Zealand Powerlifting Federation (IPF) President Paul Clarke!

Raised in a sporting family, Paul started out like many young guys here in New Zealand playing almost every NZ sport imaginable, before settling on Rugby League  where to this day he coaches reserve grade.

8 years ago Pauls brother Jason Clarke got Paul into lifting and he's never looked back.

Pauls best lifts to date are:

Squat: 255kg
Bench: 195kg
Deadlift: 275kg

https://www.openpowerlifting.org/u/paulclarke

Paul trains out of his brothers powerlifting gym, North Shore Barbell.

Guest socials:
www.facebook.com/paul.clarke.146
@paul_clarke316
www.facebook.com/nzpowerlifting
www.facebook.com/northshorebarbellnz

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This week we've got legendary British weightlifter and powerlifter Delroy McQueen

Starting out in his teens, Delroy discovered weightlifting and quickly rose through the ranks thanks to natural talent and excellent coaching, culminating in competing in the 2002 Commonwealth games, taking home hold with a 165kg Snatch and a 210 Clean & Jerk.

in 2004 he  changed sports to Powerlifting, winning his first meet with a 850kg total.  His career best to date is 1055kg and he's only just getting started. Watch this great clip of Delroy up against Andy Bolten  in 2018 (spot an earlier guest of ours who is currently battling Covid, Get well soon Dave!)

TATTOOED AND STRONG 2018: THE PULL | ANDY BOLTON VS DELROY MCQUEEN - YouTube

Training out of Welcome to Performance Fitness Gym, Eastbourne, Delroy is setting out to make the most of the UK lockdown and continues to train for personal bests.

A great chat with a top guy, Delroy shares his thoughts on the powerlifting scene, the good, the bad and the ugly!

Guest socials
@delroymcqueen
Delroy McQueen (openpowerlifting.org)
Delroy McQueen - Wikipedia
The Mcqueen Method | Facebook

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This week we have Laura Pocketrocket Sgro!

2 x Pro Raw Arnold Classic Winner
1st Place Kern under 60kg Winner
2nd in the World under 60kg
1st in Australia under 60kg
World Record Holder
Multiple National & State GPC Australia Titles
Former IFBB Figure & Physique Competitor
Power Elite's Head Personal Trainer

Best Lifts
S 240kg
B 120kg
D 200kg

Laura is an absolute legend, and talks openly about her life leading up these magnificent achievements, from bad coaching, bad relationships, battles with anorexia, 15 years as a dancer and then aerobics instructor.  Laura then dabbled in bodybuilding until a suggestion from her now coach Scott Hill lead her in powerlifting where she's never looked back! (other than in 3 weeks time where she again graces the bodybuilding stage!).

Laura also covers the fascinating topic of Velocity Based Training: https://gymaware.com/ 

Find out what's next for Laura and why the goal is the same as it's always been

NUMBER ONE BABY!!!!!

Guest socials
http://www.pocketrocketlaura.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/pocketrocket_booom/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/laurapocketrocket/

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Jackson and Greg are joined by 3x former world record holding powerlifter and Animal Cage veteran - Andrew Herbert aka Herbietheluvbug. 

He currently has the 2nd best squat in the world in the 110kg weight class. He is also a police officer, EMT, and firefighter. He serves in one of the last cities to have a conjoined first responder department.

Andrew takes us through various events including Boss of Bosses, his love of wrestling and balancing the needs of his full time career with powerlifting. Jumping from a 1500lb (680kg) total through to 2200lbs (1000kg) in the space of a few years.  

Andrew also teaches us to not dismiss the rustling in the bushes and why we loved Jerry Springer (look it up Millennials).

Guest Socials and Websites
https://www.openpowerlifting.org/u/andrewherbert
https://www.instagram.com/herbietheluvbug/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psKWXLNp0zk&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QTQyWLuSr4&t=1794s

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The gang is back!

Hamish, Geordie, Jackson & Greg team up to interview a kiwi legend and icon, Daniel Rudolph.

Owner of Kiwistrength and IPLNZ President, and all of us go wayyyyy back, through good times and bad in the evolution of NZ Powerlifting.

We don't quite touch on that 2014 event with the whole red lighting incident, but as you can tell it's water under the bridge and its awesome to say we're all good mates.

Dan's history is a fascinating one, you'll hear stories NEVER before told...Dan doesn't hold back.  Find out what Dan thought of himself years ago, and how far he's come.  An inspiring story no matter which way you look at it!

Guest Socials
Home - Kiwi-Strength (kiwi-strength.com)
@kiwistrength
@kiwistrengthcoach
@iplnz_powerlifting

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This week we have a truly inspirational guest - Chris Kennedy.

Chris shares his story that is bound to hit you in the feels.  From his troubled early years including growing marijuana at his school, to sleeping in his car, through to a 2yr stint in prison.  

Is that the end of this story? Hell no, its just the beginning!

Upon his release from prison,  Chris has achieved a top 4 world placing for his weight class in powerlifting including a 10x bodyweight total, completed a masters degree and is about to hit the MMA circuit.

We also cover the allure of prison for those who have hit rock bottom, why a sentence is only the beginning of the punishment and why society needs to change if we are to reduce our prison population.

It's a story that will get you thinking and for many, challenge the way we view those with criminal convictions.

Guest socials
@chriskennedynz
 
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