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A podcast for fans of Olympic Weightlifting by fans of Olympic Weightlifting. Our passion as athletes and fans brings an outlook of weightlifting we know you'll enjoy.
We will discuss both current and historical events of Florida WSO local events, USAW National Events, and IWF international events.
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Send a text As many of you know, Hampton Morris is an Olympic Bronze Medalist, world record holder in the clean and jerk, as well as many other international and American records and titles. Support the show
Send a text Better Than Yesterday Podcast Apple and Spotify links below https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-yesterday/id1476337087 https://open.spotify.com/show/23ofD6TtCvtYT4TD7T3psN?si=1ed109c3f56740e8 Angelo Kelly is a talented National level weightlifter and host of Better Than Yesterday Podcast. We talk about our experience the 2025 USAW Virus Series 1 competition hosted at The Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus Ohio. Support the show
Send a text Matt is the head coach of 4-Star Stregnth Weightlifting club. We discuss his journey through club ownership and what it takes to start a gym. Support the show
Send a text Kolbi Ferguson is an up and coming weightlifter from the US, competing in 109kg weight division. He is known for being relatively new to the weightlifting scene and lifting weights that exceed national records, demonstrating his raw strength and determination. Kolbi is one of only three US male lifters to qualify for USAW's highest stipend. Support the show
Send a text Katie Estep is a Youth and Jr World Champion and youth world record holder. We discuss winning world titles, stepping onto the big stage at Sr Worlds, and her future in weightlifting. Support the show
Send a text Mary is an Olympian in the Paris Olympics, World Silver Medalist, and US National Record holder. We discuss her weightlifting journey from the beginning to the Paris Olympics and beyond. Support the show
Send a text Meredith is a staple of USAW, winning SR Worlds and Pan American championships in the women's 71kg weight category. We discuss her winning the world championship, her journey through the Olympic quad, and her recently announced retirement. Support the show
Send a text Brad is an elite masters weightlifter in the M50 67kg class. He is a National Record Holder, multiple time National and American Open Final Champion, as well as a Triple Crown recipient. We discuss lifting as a masters, the separation of USA Masters Weightlifting from USAW, his time with Catalyst Athletics, and his goals as a weightlifter. Support the show
Send a text Nate Cerwinske is an editor for weightlifting house producing some of the best media in the Olympic weightlifting space. He is known for his solo documentary, Hamp The Champ, as well as his popular youtube channel. Nate is also a talented weightlifter competing at many USAW national level competitions. Support the show
Send a text Carissa is an Olympian representing USAW at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 63kg weight class. Carissa has also works on several boards within USAW, the National Strength and Condition Association, and USADA. We discuss her time as an athlete, the Olympic qualification process, how life changes after becoming an Olympian, and her post athletic career. Support the show
Send a text Brittany is the founder and head coach of Bexar Barbell (pronounced bear). We discuss what its like coaching a club with over 250 athletes, some of her elite lifters such as Aaron Williams and Celia Gold, and a few coaching philosophies that have made her one of the best in USAW. Support the show
Send a text Wil Fleming is the coach of USAW lifter Mary Theisen-Lappen. Wil is also the Owner of One Kilo, a high level weightlifting club and company producing the best knee sleeves on the market. Enjoy! https://1kilo.shop/ Support the show
Send a text Seb and I have a great conversation about all things weightlifting, including the Paris Olympics and the historical 73kg upset. Support the show
Send a text Tripp is the father and coach of Hampton Morris, arguably the best US male weightlifter of all time. We discuss his journey as a coach, Hampton's Olympic Journey, and the future of both himself and Hampton. Support the show
Send a text Caden is the 2024 73kg class Jr World Champion and a top ranked USA Weightlifter. Caden nearly qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, narrowly missing a 193kg Clean & Jerk to qualify and match the American record set by Olympian CJ Cummings. We discuss Caden's journey as an athlete and ambition for the Olympic dream! Support the show
Send a text Kyle Fields is a head coach for 1440 Collective, a renown USAW Weightlifting gym gaining notoriety from the incredible athletes they're producing. Support the show
Send a text Cory Aun is a teacher and coach at St. Cloud Highschool. He has coached many FHSAA state champion athletes and is also a gifted Master's Weightlifter. Enjoy! Support the show
Send a text Adler Edwards is the owner and founder of Kilos Against Cancer. Kilos Against Cancer donates to the people and families affected by cancer. Listen to his story and vision for Kilos Against Cancer in this inspiring episode. You can donate at his website linked below or reach out via website or Instagram. https://kilosagainstcancer.org/ https://www.instagram.com/kilosagainstcancer/ Support the show
Send a text My lovely wife and I have a fun discussion about the USAW performance at JR Worlds over a couple glasses of wine! Support the show
Send a text Senior International Coach Danny Camargo comes on the podcast to discuss his journey from athlete to coach, USAW, and his coaching philosophy Support the show
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