The Grip Show

Jeff Peterson joins The Grip Show again to talk about some of the behind-the-scenes decisions and details while preparing and running the North American Championship this year. This interview covers the planning, challenges faced, and a brief overview of the competition action. Jeff explains some of his vision for the future competitions and the evolution of Grip Sport.

2026 Canadian Grip Sport Nationals was held in Calgary, Alberta by Jason Steeves. Events contested were the 2" Saxon, 2" Napalm Nightmare, Horne Top, Moon Top, and the Sledge Choke. Eric Roussin joins the show to give us the results and updates. Congrats to all lifters and hope to see you at North Americans!

Jedd Johnson and Jason "Madkow" Matkowski join the show to cover the recent results from this year's U.S. Grip Sport Nationals. This event was held in St. Clairsville, OH and contested Silver Bullet, Euro Pinch, Andrew's Axle, 2.5" Jug, and was finished off with a 28 item medley.

Mike Saffell of Saffell Performance Training joins the show to discuss his experience with training athletes and touches on some of the methods he uses to optimize their performance. Other topics include: Top 5 Metal/Rock bands all time, his early days of discovering Grip Sport, traveling to Russia as a part of Armlifting's Team USA, jumping in the mosh pit at age 47 and much more in this episode of TGS.

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Eric Roussin joins the show to discuss updates and changes to the current North American Grip Sport Rankings. Congrats to all lifters who have worked hard and proven themselves in competition to earn their spots.The Grip Show Discount Codes:“Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/"Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

With a background in Powerlifting, Strongman, and Track and Field, Andy Munsey has made a smooth transition and climbed up the ranks in Grip Sport. Andy is one of the sport's most successful competitors and plays an active role promoting competitions as well (Empire Classic Strongman, King Kong Grip Challenge and more). Andy shares some of his experiences in the sport, bouncing back from injuries, training/competing alongside his wife Ashlee, improvements for the sport and much more in this episode. The Grip Show Discount Codes:“Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/"Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

Haley Gow is a multi-sport strength athlete with a lifetime of competition experience. Everything from College/Pro Volleyball, Highland Games, and Armlifting with her most recent win coming at the Arnold Classic Armlifting Event held earlier this month. She is the Co-host of her own podcast (The Gift Of Grab) where her and Will Thompson not only interview fellow competitors but also take on some of the more challenging discussions in an effort to improve the sport we all love. Check out the show on YouTube and all major platforms!The Grip Show Discount Codes:“Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/"Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

Jason Matkowski joins the show to talk about his athletic background and strength training that led him to the world of Grip. From competing in multi venue competitions to the biggest stages the sport has to offer "Madkow" is a fan favorite often seen rockin his cow print attire during events. He is also the inventor of the 40/40 Wrist Wrench Challenge, and at this current time he is the only person to successfully complete it. Tune in to find out more about Madkow and his future plans for the sport.

As a World Class V15 Climber holding countless World Records and championships within Grip Sport, and recently diving into the Arm Wrestling scene, Yves Gravelle joins The Grip Show to discuss his journey. Yves goes into detail about training methods, how his training has evolved over the years, and which future events are on his calendar in this episode.The Grip Show Discount Codes:“Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/"Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

Adam Glass joins the show and gets into a variety of topics that include, nutrition/diet, body composition, making better decisions for a healthier life, and much more in this freestyle episode.