Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast
Highlighting Georgia Powerlifting & hot topics throughout the USA, we discuss the week's hypothetical "Powerlifting Situation" and give a "New Lifter Tip". We also dive into the latest news, training tips and of course music. Frequent tournaments featuring listener submitted lists, competing for prizes from our sponsors. New Episodes every Wednesday. Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm Host.
Episodes
229 episodes
Ep. 229 - The IDFPA Worlds are here!
Josh and Lara reviewed the Team Rohr holiday party and discussed recent powerlifting meet results before focusing on the upcoming IDFPA Worlds competition in Korea. They also reflected on past sponsorship experiences, including missed marketing...
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Episode 229
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24:36
Ep. 228 - No Equipped at the Arnold??
In this Episode, Josh and Lara discussed upcoming powerlifting events, including the Arnold Classic and various competitions in Georgia, while analyzing participation numbers and challenges facing equipped divisions. They explored ethical consi...
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Episode 228
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41:03
Ep. 227 - Happy Thanksgiving...we're taking next week off
In this Episode, Josh & Lara covered various topics including TV shows, upcoming powerlifting events in Georgia, and Laura Styrlund's performance at the IDFPA Bench Worlds. The conversation concluded with discussions about training methods,...
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Episode 227
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28:46
Ep. 226 - Dr. John Rusin: Pain-Free Performance
In this episode, Dr. John Rusin, a coach with extensive experience in strength and conditioning, discussed his new book "Pain Free Performance" which focuses on helping powerlifters and fitness enthusiasts achieve their goals without pain. The ...
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Episode 226
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1:16:03
Ep. 225 - Josh finds his high school lifting CDs!
In this episode, Josh and Lara discussed weight measurement conversions and shared updates about various powerlifting meets, including personal records achieved by competitors and their experiences attending different lifting events. They revie...
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Episode 225
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28:08
Ep. 224 - Quayla Hardwick: USAPL Pro
This episode covered the announcement of the 2026 USA Powerlifting regional competitions and the revival of the Battle of the Regions event at the Arnold, where top lifters from this year's regionals will compete. Quayla Hardwick, a 75KG powerl...
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Episode 224
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33:16
Ep. 223 - Southeast Regionals Recap!
Josh and Lara discussed upcoming powerlifting meets in Georgia, including registration details and early registration importance for the USA Powerlifting Georgia State Championship. They shared personal stories and discussed recent Cleveland Br...
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Episode 223
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41:34
Ep. 222 - The Top 10 things to look for in a Powerlifting Coach
In this long-awaited episode (recorded back in February 2023), legendary coach Sherman Ledford joins Josh Rohr to break down the Top 10 things to look for when selecting a powerlifting coach.With decades of combined ex...
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Episode 222
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1:39:04
Ep. 221 - Regionals: 4 down, 1 to go!
Josh and Lara discussed resuming their podcast after a break and shared updates about Team Rohr's recent weekend activities, including social events and training sessions. They reviewed results from recent lifting competitions and pro card achi...
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Episode 221
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34:25
Ep. 220 - Southeast Regionals Filling up!
Josh and Lara discussed their podcast milestone and future episode naming conventions while reflecting on their editing process. They covered various powerlifting topics including coaching certifications, regional competitions, and training con...
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Episode 220
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13:45
Ep. 219 - Mike Hafenbrack
This episode featured Dr. Michael Hafenbrack, a physical therapist and powerlifting coach, who discussed his competitive lifting experience, including his Junior National title win and affiliation with various teams. The conversation covered va...
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Episode 219
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46:02
Ep. 218 - Bench & Equipped Nationals Recap
Josh & Lara discussed the success of their lifters at national competitions and highlighted achievements in various categories, including qualification for the World Championships in Seoul. The conversation concluded with guidance on follow...
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Episode 218
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14:11
Ep. 217 - New Raw Nat's Qualifying Totals
Josh and Lara discussed the upcoming Youth, Bench, Equipped and EmpowerID nationals, including details about various divisions, qualifying totals, and specific competitors. They explored potential improvements to competition tracking syst...
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Episode 217
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31:56
Ep. 216 - USAPL & PA in a Social Media Pissing Contest?
Josh and Lara discussed Lara's recent birthday celebration and climbing adventure on Mount Shasta. They reviewed upcoming powerlifting competitions and debated the drug testing policies between USA Powerlifting and Powerlifting America. The con...
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Episode 216
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34:36
Ep. 215 - Raw Nats Recap & Election Results
Lara and Josh discussed their personal lives and upcoming plans, including a Fourth of July mountain summit attempt. They reviewed the performance of their team at various lifting competitions, including Raw Nationals and other meets, where sev...
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Episode 215
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26:58
Ep. 214 - Raw Nationals Information
Josh and Lara discussed the upcoming Raw Nationals competition, including logistics, prize money, and the training hall setup at the Georgia International Convention Center. They reviewed the competition schedule, confirmed participant details,...
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Episode 214
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16:04
Ep. 213 - 4 Pro Cards Earned!
Josh and Lara catch up on recent events and discuss various topics related to powerlifting, including competition results, upcoming elections, and registration numbers for regional events. They share personal experiences, with Lara recounting a...
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Episode 213
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25:47
Ep. 212 - Larry Maile: USAPL President
Larry Maile, the outgoing president of USA Powerlifting, reflected on his tenure, discussing the organization's mission, challenges, and future direction. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a drug-free platform, navigating legal issues...
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Episode 212
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51:55
Ep. 211 - Heather Faas: USAPL Executive Director
Heather Faas, Executive Director of USA Powerlifting, shared her journey with the organization and discussed her goals, including financial management, streamlining operations, and enhancing member experiences. She outlined plans for upcoming e...
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Episode 211
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46:54
Ep. 205 - Presidential Interviews next week!
Josh provided updates on presidential interviews and upcoming events for USA Powerlifting, including deadlines for nominations and new meet additions to the calendar. He and Lara discussed weight cutting strategies for competitions and the impo...
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Episode 205
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