Talk Strong, Lift Weak

Awkward silence and bad jokes...no, we're not talking about our sex lives, this is Between Two Bros, the podcast's first interview, with none other than the owner of Generation Strength Gym, Chris Bridgeford! Listen in as we learn interesting facts about Chris, such as: 

He is tall.
He cannot deadlift 1000lb.
He has a diary.

And more!

Chris is an elite powerlifter originally from Iowa who now coaches out of his gym, Generation Strength in Vancouver, Washington. Chris has totaled over 2200lb, competing at the 242lb and 275lb weight classes, and has competed at high level and invite-only meets such as the Kern U.S .Open, Boss of Bosses, Record Breakers, and The Tribute.

Today's episode is more laid back and unscripted, just some banter about all sorts of stuff. Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @talkstrongliftweak, @arizona_lifterguy, @joplinsbd

Timestamps:
0:00: Intro, what's new with Chris and Joplin
14:13: Rant of the week intro
16:06: Lacking a personal identity in powerlifting
26:04: Loving America vs serving America
33:16: Needing motivational quotes
43:58: Scientology and our favorite cults
52:40: Motivation vs discipline, junk food vs soul food
1:23:55: Outro

Episode 2 brings some actual content and powerlifting discussion, with our main discussion revolving around former 198lb king, Jesse Norris, and a couple rants on "non-traditional" movements sometimes done by elite athletes and poor etiquette in the warm up rooms of powerlifting meets.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1: 06 Lifter of the Week Chad Penson

6:43 Belated Kern U.S. Open Recap 

16:10 Current state of the men’s untested weight class

23:40 Where are they now (Jesse Norris)

36:29 Rant of the Week

58:00 Dumb Advice of the Week

1:12 wrap-up

Introduction to the co-hosts of the podcast, Chris Anderson and David Joplin, as well as a review of the different segments we will have on the show. Plus, a discussion on the merits of casseroles.

Discussion on casseroles: 0.00

Intro: 4:58

Background on why we are doing a podcast: 5:29

Discussion on our different segments: 11:31

Introduction of co-host David Joplin: 25:31

Introduction of co-host Chris Anderson: 34:32

Our social media/outro: 43:11

Our social media: @talkstrongliftweak @arizona_lifterguy @joplinsbd