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In this episode of the Podcast, Josh provided an update on Greg Page, the logistics manager for USA Powerlifting, who was diagnosed with cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Cleveland Clinic. Josh then discussed the recent Collegiate Nationals competition, which featured 1,203 lifters and saw 76 national records broken, including five open American records. He highlighted the excellent social media coverage of the event and provided details on the top-performing teams and individual lifters. Josh also commented on specific lifts, including Liam Harmez's impressive 363-kilo deadlift, and offered criticism regarding Brooklyn Davis's strategy in the best lifter competition. The episode concluded with updates on the Raw Nationals schedule and a reminder about the deadline for NGB proposals.

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In this episode, Lara and Josh discussed corrections to their previous week's announcements, including a mistake about Lexington High School's championship status and issues with USA Powerlifting's use of age coefficients for best lifter awards. They covered upcoming powerlifting events, including the USA Powerlifting Forge Classic in Georgia and the Student & University Worlds in Tampa, Florida, which will feature top collegiate and high school lifters. The conversation included detailed predictions for this weekend's Collegiate Nationals, particularly focusing on team placings in various weight classes and potential upsets, with Josh identifying Northeastern as a dark horse candidate in the female equipped division and ULL as a potential winner in the male equipped division. They also discussed Cumberland University's new fully funded powerlifting scholarships and addressed a strategic question about whether a heavily favored lifter should move up a weight class for better team placement opportunities.

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In this episode, Josh and Lara discussed recent updates in powerlifting, including the opening of 180 additional spots for Raw Nationals due to the discontinuation of Primetime, and changes to drug testing protocols switching from 10% to 5% full-screen testing. They announce a candidate for USAPL Vice President, highlighted impressive performances at Maryland States and Military Nationals, and shared results from High School Nationals including remarkable achievements by young lifters. The conversation also included a lifter tip about knee sleeve rules and a discussion about potential changes to those regulations.

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In this episode of the podcast, Lara and Josh discussed recent powerlifting events, including Lane Severson's successful performance at the USAPL Surge Legacy Series in Illinois where he went 9 for 9 with a total of 502.5. They covered the new "Lift Together" mentorship program launched by Elizabeth Yarde and the Coaching Committee, which pairs experienced lifters with beginners at competitions nationwide. Josh announced upcoming coaching certification courses, including Level 1 club courses in Washington D.C. and one Online, as well as a Level 2 national certification course in June. The episode included a new lifter tip about wrist wrap techniques, specifically how they can provide grip support during deadlifts by wearing them just below the wrist. The conversation concluded with a discussion about handling flight reorganization situations at powerlifting meets. Josh gets emotional at the end...

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In this episode, Josh and Lara discussed recent powerlifting competitions, including the Arnold event where multiple lifters earned pro cards in various divisions. They highlighted impressive performances by several athletes, including Alicia Webb who placed second overall in the Masters Raw Challenge and Margaret Necaise who won the Women's division with an astonishing 570 dots score. Josh provided detailed advice about the qualification process for earning a pro card, explaining that lifters should aim to compete in Raw Nationals, regionals, and the Battle of the Regions to maximize their chances of success. The episode concluded with Josh sharing an advanced coaching tip about a rule regarding tied totals in competitions, emphasizing the importance of understanding all rules to avoid unintended consequences.

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In this episode of the podcast, Josh interviewed Taylor Smith, a powerlifter who recently competed in the Georgia State meet where she set new PRs and became the best overall lifter by Dots. Taylor discussed her background in lifting, her recent success, and her decision to switch coaches after 2.5 years with Josh and Wade. They explored Taylor's future goals in powerlifting, including competing in nationals, and discussed the recent changes to Raw Nationals, including the elimination of prime time sessions. The conversation also covered Taylor's upcoming plans, including potentially competing in regionals in September or October, and her thoughts on the ideal number of meets to compete in per year.

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In this episode of the Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast, Josh and Lara discussed the recent Georgia State powerlifting meet results, where Team Rohr achieved first place with 93 points, followed by Pioneered Strength with 40 and Augusta Barbell Club in third with 33 points. They highlighted several impressive performances including Taylor Smith's state record deadlift and multiple PRs, while also noting that the meet had strong commentary from Jenna who filled in during Session 1. They also covered upcoming competitions including Christina Dresher's debut at the USAPL Woodinville Rookie Competition and Robert Colvin's lifting at the USAPL Iron Clash 2 in Brooklyn. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the Artemis moon landing program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon by 2027, and the historical context of why human moon landings stopped after the Apollo missions. Powerlifting and randomness as always!

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In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Lara discussed upcoming powerlifting competitions, including the Georgia State meet in Dalton and national meets in Louisiana and Illinois. They shared updates on registration numbers and prize money for various events. Lara also recommended a local arcade in Woodstock called Blue Ghost, where she and a friend had a fun experience playing vintage arcade games. The conversation included some lighthearted banter about arcade games and high scores.

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