A Forest Through the Trees: A Cave Cast
A powerlifting podcast that talks about the good, the bad, and all the things that have kept us going. Raw, Real, and done in one take.
Episodes
26 episodes
Ep.13-S2 "Q and A w/ The Boiz - Season Finale"
In the finale of season 2, episode 26, Carl and Travis answer the top questions asked by Instagram live polls, and reflect on the past season.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:16:49
Ep.12-S2 "Odds and Ends"
In episode 25 of the podcast, 12th of season 2, Travis and Carl talk about teaching weightlifting in high school, goal setting, and argue about body types.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:03:40
Ep.11-S2 "Crossing Streams Pt.1"
On this special 24th episode of the podcast, Travis and Carl, welcome Anthony and Roman from TWC and Tales from the Warmup Room. We laugh about meets, past experiences, gear we cherish, and our dream flights and memories and we all still chase....
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:16:00
Ep.10 S-2: "A Real Sport?"
In episode 23, the 10th of season 2, Travis and Carl discuss different views on ladder style events, 1v1 matchups, where records should be broken, and laugh uncontrollably.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:05:43
Ep.9-S2 "Staying In It"
In episode 22, number 9 of season 2, Travis and Carl take a trip down memory lane and discuss things that kept them in the sport and also turned them away.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:04:12
Ep.8 S-2: "Read Your Damn Rulebook"
In the first episode of the new year, Carl and Travis discuss new IPF rule changes, other rules that are dumb, why some rules are in place, and meet director's discretion.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:04:14
Ep.7-S2 "Cat Backs + Slack'em Outs"
In the 20th episode, 7th of season 2, Travis and Carl complete the SBD series with deadlifts, talking about wedging, slacking out the bar, and difficulties throughout the movement.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:04:28
Ep.6-S2 "Super Duper Squat Bros"
In episode 19, number 6 of season 2, Carl and Travis talk everything squats. The differences between gear, bar positions, weaknesses, and depth calls.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:04:53
Ep.5-S2 "How Much You Bench Bro?"
In Episode 5 of the 2nd season, Travis and Carl talk all things bench, from shirts to raw, to setups and sticking points.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:03:55
Ep.4 -S2 "Growing Old Together"
In Episode 17, the 4th of Season 2 of the podcast, Travis and Carl, talk about their time in the sport, growing old both in age and time in the game, and how things have changed regarding that.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:01:56
Ep.3-S2 "Be an Athlete, Not an Asshole"
In season 2, Ep.3, Travis and Carl talk about coaching on the athlete's side, how to be accountable, exchanges with your coach, and bad habits to break.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:03:23
Ep.2-S2 "The Justice League?"
In Episode 15, Travis and Carl recap their meet performances, talk about rules and standard issues, and why local level support and refs are crumbling.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:03:42
Ep.1-S2 "Don't Call it a Comeback"
In the premiere of Season 2, Travis and Carl talk about what a comeback is, worst injuries, what is considered hurt, and a well thought out FMK with SBD.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:03:02
Ep.13 " Natty Daddy Season Finale"
In the Season Finale, episode 13, Carl and Travis talk about a taboo subject, personal views, and use for PEDs, what it means to be a natty boi, and breaking down acronyms commonly heard in the sport.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:06:40
Ep.12 "But Did You Poop"
For the 12th episode of the podcast, Travis and Carl welcome Jessica Rogers as a guest and tell meet stories, answer our most asked Insta question, and share some laughs.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:04:04
Ep.11 "The Great Divide"
In episode 11, Carl and Travis discuss what its like to be training partners, friends, and coaches and the dynamic between them.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:01:05
Ep.10 "Open a Gym or Naw?"
In episode 10, Travis and Carl talk about starting a gym DM's, how the cave evolved, how Travis ended up with a building, and some untold drama.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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56:10
Ep.9 "Get Qualified"
In Episode 9 of the podcast, Travis and Carl talk about what is damaging local level meets, qualifications for larger meets, and the state of powerlifting on social media as a whole.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:02:39
Ep.8 "Behind the Wheel"
In Episode 8 of the Cave Cast, Travis and Carl talk about the state of things, what drives them to stay in the sport, community and team training, and profess their love for each other.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:01:05
Ep.7 "Gonna Get Me A Garage Gym"
In Episode 7, Carl and Travis discuss what to buy for a home gym, our first purchases, price points, and pros and cons of equipment and brands.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:01:38
Ep.6 "So You're Looking for a Coach?"
In Episode 6 of the podcast, Carl and Travis discuss the differences in coaching, what to look for in a coach, and what qualifies someone as a good or bad one.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:59
Ep.5 "Deload to Reload"
Back fresh from the meet, in Episode 5 Travis and Carl give a recap of the event, things to consider for setting a new goal, deloads, and habits outside of the gym.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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56:49
Ep.4 "The PEAKening"
In Episode 4, Carl and Travis share laughs, talk about Meet peaks, choosing numbers, and prepare for Carl's RPS meet this coming Saturday.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:34