Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes
Are you ready for a side-splitting, weightlifting-infused dose of comedy? Look no further than 'Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes' - the hilarious podcast where Powerlifter James and Weightlifter Lianne take you on a journey through the ups and downs of their life, relationship and lifting. Lianne and James also give you an insight into the challenges and triumphs of balancing a relationship and a love for lifting. Don't miss out on a single episode of this one-of-a-kind podcast that will leave you laughing, lifting and inspired. Join Lianne and James every week on 'Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes'!
Episodes
40 episodes
OUR LAST EVER EPISODE?!
This is James and Lianne's LAST EVER EPISODE (as an engaged couple)! Catch up with your favourite co-hosts in their final episode before they leave the Betrothed Club forever and join the Married Gang.James and Lianne share their though...
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1:17:51
Celtic Nation and Bench Devastation
It’s time for another comp review! And this time you’re in for a treat with a double episode as James and Lianne both share their experience of their latest competitions. Does Lianne manage to hold it together for her international debut? Can J...
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1:18:35
Gym Fears and Core Strength Pioneers
In this episode, Lianne breaks down the recent break down she experienced at the gym - who knew she still had fears to face at this stage in her lifting journey?! Tune in to hear all about Lianne’s anxiety-inducing tale!Your hosts also ...
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31:31
The Graph Game and Chalk of Shame
Welcome back to another wholesome episode of your favourite podcast! This week, James introduces a new segment: Graphs with James! Who wouldn’t love a maths-based guessing game when Lianne is terrible at guessing and maths??Lianne and J...
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40:08
WE TRY OUR FIRST EVER CROSSFIT WORKOUT!!
For the One Year Anniversary celebration of launching Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes, Lianne and James are joined by some friends to take part in their first ever CrossFit workout! The four "athletes" brave Grace - 30 clean and jerks to be c...
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Season 2
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1:11:41
Team Scotland Surprise and Little J Tries!
In this episode, Lianne shares some incredibly exciting news relating to Weightlifting Scotland (finally) and your hosts reveal a secret they've been keeping for over 2 months. Also, Lianne finally has her opportunity to give...
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42:33
Lianne Tries Spin and Joins a New Gym
Lianne has been trying some new things lately, including a traumatising spin class and joining a whole new gym! We also reveal the upsetting outcome of our 1 Year Anniversary activity poll and James discusses his hopes and dreams for Lianne ove...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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36:42
Our Biggest Gym Fails and Lianne's Max Out Tales
After months of poking fun at and mocking other gym goers, it is finally time for Lianne and James to get their comeuppance. Tune in to this week's episode to hear Lianne and James relive their most embarassing gym moments in all the (quite lit...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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43:36
Knee Sleeve Odours and Boulder Shoulders
It's the return of the Gym Icks in this week's episode - tune in to find out what has disgusted James this time (even though he also does it himself...) and to gain some much needed advice if you are an owner of knee sleeves. Lianne and James a...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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36:06
Securing the Bench with Craigy Strength
It's time for the much anticipated review of James' second competition at Redbeard Barbell Club. Does James finally get his redemption after bombing out 3 months ago? How will he fare in his competition as a Craigy Strength athlete?...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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30:47
A Barefoot Surprise and PureGym Spies
Grab your safari hat and cargo shorts and become fully immersed in the wilderness as Lianne and James take you on a journey into their experiences at their local PureGym. James outs himself as a terrible person to go to the gym with and Lianne ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:20
Meeting With The Chief & Snatching Disbelief
Lianne and James share their eventful week in today's episode of Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes. From receiving a concerning email to chatting with one very influential man in the Weightlifting world, Lianne and James are finally becoming th...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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41:33
Hot Ones Take Two!
Lianne and James are up to their old tricks and are once again stealing someone else's video idea. In their second video podcast, they are doing another 'Hot Ones' style interview where they sample a 1.3 million Scoville spicy sauce while answe...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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51:37
Leg Press Gang and Gym Slang
In this episode it’s Lianne’s turn to quiz James on some unusual urban dictionary definitions, including “the scientology of the fitness industry”, the “most overrated lift” and “the most har...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:38
Urban Dictionary Games and Gaslighting James
In this exciting episode, James introduces not one, but TWO new segments of the show - sharing his wild experiences in his new gym and quizzing Lianne on her knowledge of slang gym terms. Also, Lianne apologises for incorrectly and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:49
Gladiator Name and CrossFit is Lame
Get ready for the third and final dramatic installment of Story Time with Lianne. A tale for the ages including coersion, bribery, and literal blood, sweat and tears (and maybe a little bit of vomit). James also shares his passion f...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:44
Competition Round Two and Tips to Help You Poo
Tune in for the second installment of Story Time with Lianne to get the inside scoop on her performance and experience at her second competition of the year. Will she finally sit down in a Snatch?? Will she get the qualification total for the B...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:04
Quarter Life Crisis and First Place Prizes
Lianne and James are back for Season 2 of your favourite podcast! They kick off their new season talking about what they've been up to and revealing some BIG changes in James' life. Even more importantly, Lianne gives a play-by-play of her firs...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:08
Lifting Inspiration and Male Flirtation
This week, Lianne and James talk about the people who most inspire them most, both in and out of the gym. The list includes strongmen, strong female lifters and some people closer to home. They also discuss Lianne's first foray into programming...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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34:16
Competition Review and The Spiciest Interview
In an exciting twist on a traditional interview format, Lianne and James answer your spicy questions in this week's episode of "Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes"! What are they most afraid of? What would they like most to change about...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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48:22
Episode 20: Interview with Gym Boyfriend Jay
Are you ready for a side-splitting, weightlifting-infused dose of comedy? Look no further than 'Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes' - the hilarious podcast where Powerlifter James and Weightlifter Lianne take you on a journey through the ups and...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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35:08
Episode 19: Globe Trotting and Bench Spotting
Are you ready for a side-splitting, weightlifting-infused dose of comedy? Look no further than 'Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes' - the hilarious podcast where Powerlifter James and Weightlifter Lianne take you on a journey through the ups and...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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34:00
Episode 18: Gym Bag Must Haves and Shakespearean Gags
Are you ready for a side-splitting, weightlifting-infused dose of comedy? Look no further than 'Dates, Weights and Protein S...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:11
Episode 17: Bonking Conks and Exercises that Honk
Are you ready for a side-splitting, weightlifting-infused dose of comedy? Look no further than 'Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes' - the hilarious podcast where Powerlifter James and Weightlifter Lianne take you on a journey through the ups and...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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43:59
Episode 16: Correcting Facts and AI Chit Chats
Are you ready for a side-splitting, weightlifting-infused dose of comedy? Look no further than 'Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes' - the hilarious podcast where Powerlifter James and Weightlifter Lianne take you on a journey through the ups and...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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26:04