Barbells and B.S
Episodes
Episode 86: Overrated/Underrated - Shower beers, being injured and untested lifting
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Folks! We are back with the 3 amigos talking overrated/underrated (shameless ripoff from LIFTALK) it was good craic and hopefully you guys enjoy...
Episode 85: Ashton Rouska
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks!We are back with another episode, this time joined by Dr. Ashton Rouska where we chatted through his most recent performance at PA nats, his...
Episode 84: Is Online Coaching Holding Powerlifting Back? Dominique Basabas / NZPA
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are joined this week by Dom Basabas to talk about all things coaching and we ended up having a fantastic discussion about online coaching...
Episode 83: PA Nats, Team Scotland in Lux and our takes on the new rulebook
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!Welcome back, this week we did an overview of the upcoming Powerlifting America Nationals - who we think is going to win and how each weight...
Episode 82: Kjell Bakkelund Returns
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are back with another brilliant episode, this time Kjell came back on the show to chat about his cut to -66kg for Sheffield and statisca...
Episode 81: Etienne El Chaer
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!Today we are joined by none other than the -120kg world champion and Sheffield podium holder, Etienne El Chaer! We talked to Etienne about w...
Episode 80: Austin Perkins - The King of Sheffield
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with the King of Sheffield, Mr Austin Perkins as he talks us through how he dominated the Sheffield stage, his thoughts on what...
Episode 79: Sheffield 2026 Preview
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back, this time delivering our take on the Sheffield preview show so be sure to tune in for our thoughts, guesses and opinions on wh...
Episode 78: Sheffield Battle of the 63's with Alba Boström and Meghan Scanlon
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with another great episode. This time we are joined by Alba Boström and Meg Scanlon to chat about Sheffield and the rule chang...
Episode 77: Sheffield Battle of the 105's with Keenan Lee & Anthony McNaughton
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another Sheffield podcast this time with two titans - Anthony McNaughton and Keenan Lee. We talked to the boys about their ...
Episode 76: Battling to Win Sheffield 2026 with Heather Connor
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with another great episode - this time Heather Connor makes her fiery return to the show to talk about Sheffield 2026 and the r...
Episode 75: Luke Bermingham - Is Perk ruining powerlifting, building a brand and hosting a podcast.
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!Welcome back to another episode, the first of '26 and it was a banger. We were joined by Luke Bermingham to talk all things coaching, buildi...
Episode 74: Holiday Special
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! Welcome to our festive special for 2025, what a year it's been - full of laughs, hot takes, guests and lots, lots more. Thank you for t...
Episode 73: The Future of University Powerlifting, Building the League and Promoting Powerlifting - Kasamov Creative
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with another great episode, this time we were joined by Lukas from Kasamov Creative to talk about his vision for the new univer...
Episode 72: British Open Recap with Sian Arterton
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with the Art of Lifting's very own Sian Arterton. We recapped the SBD British Open that went down last weekend as well as hearin...
Episode 71: Barbells & B.S x King of the Lifts
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks,Just a warning that this podcast did broach some subjects which may be sensitive for some listeners.We are back with another brilliant episo...
Episode 70: Ade Omisakin - End of the self coaching arc, Avancus and What's Next?
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are back with another episode this time with Ade Omisakin - we talked about his extensive experience of self-coaching, why has now chose...
Episode 69: SBD Austin Review, Sheffield Wildcards and British Open preview with Matt Gary
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are making a return with another brilliant episode - this time we are recapping SBD Austin, and what a show that was! We also covered wh...
Episode 68: "Talk it Out 2" with Marcellus Williams and Mike Tuchscherer
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks!Welcome back to another great episode. This is our second round of Talk it Out this time we brought on Mike Tuchscherer and Marcellus Willia...
Episode 67: Sheffield Wildcard Predictions, SBD Austin and Who is best at Uno??
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks!We are back with another episode, this time the three amigos go through your hot takes and questions as well as the talk of the town...who w...
Episode 66: Isaiah Raza - Swiss Nationals, Building a Community and Hash Browns
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another brilliant episode! This week we welcomed Isaiah Raza to the podcast to chat about all things Powerlifting, Swiss Op...
Episode 65: 'Talk it out' with Jason Tremblay & Kedric Kwan
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back, this time with the first of a new mini series "Talk It Out" where we get coaches to come on and chat about concepts ...
Episode 64: Scottish Juniors 2025 Preview
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with another cracking episode - this time previewing the Scottish Junior and Sub-Junior Champs! We were joined by Ilhan and Jam...
Episode 63: Ben Esgro
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!Aw are back with another great episode, this time we had a chat with Ben Esgro about all things coaching and TSG. What a yap this was, we co...
Episode 62: Megan Li-Smith and James Schroder
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another brilliant episode, this time we have a brilliant first look at Megg's powerlifting journey and her identity as a li...
Episode 61: GBPF CEO - Charlie Marillier
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another cracking episode, we had a good chat with your new GBPF CEO about all things that she wants to do with the federati...
Episode 60: Jason Tremblay
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another episode this time, Jason Tremblay multiple time world champion coach. We chatted about coaching methodologies and o...
Episode 59: Christian Ayandokun & Jurins Kengamu
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are back with one of our funniest episodes yet. Jurins and Christian were an absolute blast as we chatted through everything from TWG an...
Episode 58: Taylor Atwood
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks, We are back with another brilliant episode, this time chatting to arguably the greatest powerlifter of all time! We talked through hot take...
Episode 57: The World Games, Drug Testing and Snakes vs Birds
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!Back with another episode and this one truly embodied the spirit of Barbells and B.S, we shot the shit for 90 minutes and if you make it to ...
Episode 56: Sara Bradley
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another great episode, this time we bring in Sara Bradley, owner of RAW Strength gym. We had a great chat about drug testin...
Episode 55: Johnathan Song & Anthony McNaughton
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks! We are back with another great episode, bringing on Anthony McNaughton and John Song to have a chat about training, world records and most ...
Episode 54: Joe Whiteley
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks! We are back with another brilliant show, this time with Joe Whitely! Joe has announced competitions from local meets right up to SBD Sheffi...
Episode 53: Emil Krastev & Kedric Kwan
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another brilliant episode, this time we have returning hot take champ Kedric Kwan and -93kg World Champion Emil Krustev on ...
Episode 52 Part 2: Scottish Classics 2025 Women's Preview
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back, this time covering all the battles and big hitters from the women's day at Scottish Classics '25. We teamed up with CT and Spoo...
Episode 52 Part 1: Scottish Classics 2025 Men's Preview
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back, this time partnering with Scottish Powerlifting to bring you a preview of the Men's sessions for Scottish Classics 2025! What a...
Episode 51: Heather Connor
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks! We are back with another brilliant episode! This time we have Heather Connor, -47kg World Champion! We had a great chat about her time at w...
Episode 50: it worked.
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks, 50 Episodes...seems crazy to say that we've made it this far. We had a really great time just the three amigos chatting and reminiscing...
Episode 49: Worlds 2025 Review with Faye Mckie & Alasdair Wilson
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with another episode, this week we took a look back at Worlds, and what a competition that was! Every year we see more records ...
Episode 48: Elliott Sykes
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks, We are back with another awesome episode, this week we have Elliott Sykes the strongest sub-junior of all time and the first Jr -74 of all ...
Episode 47: Jayne Jones
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks,We are again with another brilliant episode, this time with Jayne Jones from TSG talking nutrition and hot takes! This was a really fun epis...
Episode 46: Mike Tuchscherer
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another fantastic episode, this time featuring the grandfather of modern powerlifting, Mike T! Mike founded RTS and brought...
Episode 45: Karlina Tongotea
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another cracker of an episode, this time we were joined by the incredible Karlina Tongotea! Lina talked us through how she ...
Episode 44: 2 White Lights x Barbells and B.S
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back, this time collabing with one of the OG powerlifting podcasts TWL! We have Steve and Angelo on and we shot the shit for a good c...
Episode 43: Overrated/Underrated - Revenge of the Beard
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks, We are back, bringing back an old favourite - overrated/underrated! We got you to submit your ideas and we went through and rated em. It wa...
Episode 42: Alba Böstrom
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another fantastic episode featuring the wonderful Alba Boström! We chatted through hot takes, coaching and plenty more. It...
Episode 41: Joe Borenstein
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another brilliant episode, this time with the man who has been rocking all the boats...Joe Borenstein! We chatted to Joe ab...
Episode 40: Bobbie Butters
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with an absolutely brilliant episode, we are joined by the one and only Bobbie Butters as she talks us through her hot take arou...
Episode 39: Urban Mur - The Strength Guys
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks,We are back with another awesome episode, this time we have TSG Coach, Founder and President of Slovenian Powerlifting and all round sound d...
Episode 38: John Strachan & Jason Clarke
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with a brilliant episode, this time featuring John Strachan and Jason Clarke. We had a good ol' yap about all things PL. Hop...
Episode 37: Meghan Scanlon
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another brilliant episode, this time featuring none other than Meghan Scanlon! Meg has been in the powerlifting game for a ...
Episode 36: The Boios
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks,The three amigos are back to talk about your hot takes, suggestions and questions, this was a really good yap and we hope you enjoy it!Pleas...
Episode 35: Owen Leggett - Return of The Hot Take Jedi
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another brilliant episode featuring our first ever hot take participant Owen Leggett! We chatted through hot takes, changes...
Episode 34: Steve DeNovi
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another brilliant episode, this time we have Steve DeNovi of PRs Performance and Powerlifting Now. We had a great chat abou...
Episode 33: Bryce Krawczyk and Brittany Schlater
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks!We are back with another cracking episode this time with Bryce Krawczyk from Calgary Barbell and Brittany Schlater. We had a great time chat...
Episode 32: Kelly Mann
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks,We are back with another fantiastic episode! This time we have on Kelly Mann, director and powerlifting head coach of Performotion, one of t...
Episode 31: Agata Sitko
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks,We are back with another brilliant episode this time featuring none other than Agata Sitko, the strongest female powerlifter in history. We ...
Episode 30: Marcellus Williams (The Swolefessor)
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are back with another brilliant episode and guest Marcellus Williams. Marcellus is one of the most highly regarded coaches on the plane...
Episode 29: Wascar Carpio & Matt Gary
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are back, the time chatting to 2x -59kg world champion Wascar Carpio and Matt Gary. We chatted through Sheffield, owning a gym and as us...
Episode 28: Evie Corrigan and Jason Clarke
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are back with another episode, this time we have Evie Corrigan and Jason Clarke on to talk shit about Jason's hot takes, why you sh...
Episode 27: Kjell Bakkelund & Kedric Kwan
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks, We are back with an absolute blast of an episode, we talked to Kjell Bakkelund and Kedric Kwan ahead of Sheffield '25. We talked through som...
Episode 26: 2024 Wrapped with Jamie Apto & Annie Bananny
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with our final episode of 2024. In this episode we do a round up of the year with some of our favourite moments, how we feel P...
Episode 25: Hot Takes Special feat. Ali Wilson
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with another episode, this time we asked you all for your hot takes, and there were a lot of them! Listen in to hear what we al...
Episode 24: Home Nations Preview with Mairi Scobie & Alyce Macpherson
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with another episode! This time we have Team Scotland coaches Mairi Scobie & Alyce Macpherson to preview the Home Nations ...
Episode 23: Jurins Kengamu
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with another episode! This time we have the reigning 83kg world champion...Jurins Kengamu! We chatted with Jurins about Sheffi...
Episode 22: Louis Keightley Smith
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are back with another episode! This time we have Louis Keightley Smith on the podcast! Louis is one of the UK's most prolific coaches an...
Episode 21: Ross Leppala
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks, We are back with another episode, this time featuring none other than Ross Leppala! Ross is a coach with RTS and recently won best male li...
Episode 20: Matt Gary - GB Head Coach
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks! We are back with one of our most exciting episodes yet! We have got one of the greatest minds in the game day handling world and newly appoi...
Episode 19: Matthew Bartholomew - Team Australia Head Coach
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Folks, We are back with another episode! This time our special guest is Matt Bartholomew! Matt was head coach for team Australia at the Commonweal...
Episode 18: Claire Thatcher & Will Broon
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are back with another episode, this time we have maw and pop on the podcast! Will Broon and Claire Tocher (thatcher). We do a review of ...
Epsiode 17: Jason Clarke - NZ Head Coach
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are back with yet another episode of Barbells and B.S! This time our special guest is none other than Jason Clarke! Head coach of team...
Episode 16: Mark Fulton
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, we are back with another episode of Barbells and B.S! This time our special guest is none other than Mark Fulton of Paisley Barbell and Sco...
Episode 15: Annie Bananny Nelson
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! We are back with another episode, this time with none other than the GOAT of Scottish Powerlifting, ANNIE FKN NELSON! We chat through some ...
Episode 14: Commonwealth Championship Preview
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! We are back with a preview of team Scotland at the Commonwealth champs preview. We were very kindly hosted by Greg at Park Performance a...
Episode 13: Will Broon - Team Scotland Head Coach
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks, we are back with another episode this time featuring none other than Sir William Broon . Team Scotland head coach, meme lord and all round d...
Episode 12: Lewis Kelly - The Strongest Student (ish) in the World
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks, We are back with another episode and this time out special guest is none other than the FISU 120kg world champion, Lewis Kelly. We chat thro...
Episode 11: Jamie Laidlaw from Apto Performance
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, We are back with another episode of the Barbells and B.S podcast. This time with Jamie Laidlaw from Apto Performance! It was great having ...
Episode 10: Beards and Bullsh*t - What If Team Scotland Went to Worlds?
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Folks, We are back with some more Beards and Bullshit with the three amigos, hopefully you enjoy this one as we chat through our hot takes (they&#...
Episode 9: Talks With A Novice Powerlifter - Daniel McCreanor
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Folks, We are back with another special guest episode, this time with Daniel McCreanor. Daniel has recently just completed his first powerlifting ...
Episode 8: Owen Leggett from EST Barbell
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks, we are back with another episode with special guest Owen EST (or Owen Legget is his real name), it was great to chat through a wide variety ...
Episode 7: Injury recovery, training around shifts and veganism with Alice Francis-Freeman!
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, we are back with another cracking special guest episode with none other than Alice Francis-Freeman! One of the most decorated powerlfiters ...
Episode 6: Powerlifting Ultimate Team
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we pick what we believe is the prime all time best tested Powerlifting team from each IPF Male and Female weight class! Enjoy a...
Episode 5: New British Open Qualifying Procedure: Glass Ceiling or Growth Potential?
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who saw this coming? Today we discuss the major change to the British Open Championships qualifying procedure. Our thoughts, your takes and whether we...
Episode 4: Overrated/Underrated: Part 2 w/ Ali Wilson
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Folks, this is part two of our Overrated/Underrated podcast this time with Ali Wilson in place of Ciar (it's just a one off don't worry we are stil...
Episode 3: Overrated/Underrated: Part 1
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode we chat through Scotland's participation at the commenwealth champs in SA, and we go through your submissions for the Overrated/...
Episode 2: Why did we start with the spreadsheet chat? Featuring Alasdair Wilson from Big 3 Coaching!
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of the Barbells and B.S podcast featuring your usual hosts; Fraz, Ciar and Billy alongside a special guest Ali Wilson! W...
Episode 1: Beards and Bullsh*t w/ Fraz, Ciar and Billy
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of hopefully many with Fraser, Ciar and Billy chatting shit about powerlifting, this epiosode covered: Brief Scottish Clas...