The Massenomics Mafia (w/Tommy DeFea)
June 7, 2021
Today we’re talking to Tommy from Massenomics, a lifting, apparel, and social media brand — and also a functioning strength sports gym — based out of Western North East South Dakota. If that
Category: Podcast
Putting the Powerlifting World on Notice (w/Hunter Henderson)
June 1, 2021
I’m sure. Today we’re talking to Hunter Henderson, a record setting powerlifter. A heads up that we recorded this podcast before the Kern US Open, where Hunter won her weight class with a
To the Paris Olympics and Beyond (w/Meredith Alwine)
May 24, 2021
Today I’m talking to American weightlifter Meredith Alwine, the current Pan American champion in the women’s 71kg category. I first met Meredith back in 2016 – in the early days of BarBend –
This City Could Be America’s New Fitness Capital (w/Justin Cotler)
May 17, 2021
Today we’re talking to Justin Cotler, a longtime CrossFit coach and affiliate owner who works with top athletes like Fittest American Woman and CrossFit Games podium finisher Kari Pearce. Justin joins me to
Are You Strong Enough for a Racing Pit Crew? (w/ Christmas Abbott)
May 10, 2021
Today we’re talking to Christmas Abbott, a woman with a fitness resume about a mile long. She’s been a team CrossFit Games competitor, weightlifter, influencer, reality TV star, and also NASCAR’s first-ever female
Get This Strong to Build a Log Cabin (w/Brian Alsruhe)
May 3, 2021
Today we’re talking to strongman athlete Brian Alsruhe, who actually joins the BarBend Podcast for a second time. Recently, Brian has been focusing most of his time on building a homestead in the
These Are the World’s Best Gyms (with Kris Gethin)
April 26, 2021
Today we’re talking to Kris Gethin, a renowned bodybuilder, biohacker, and owner of KAGED Muscle Supplements. Kris, who joins us on the podcast for a second time, is also an extreme sports junkie,
Martins Licis Talks 2021 Competition Plans and His Strongman Future (Podcast)
April 19, 2021
Today we’re talking to an athlete who probably needs little introduction: Martins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man and one of the strength world’s most charismatic athletes. We don’t want to say too
The Worst Part of Strength on the Internet (with Jessica Fithen)
April 12, 2021
Today we’re talking to pro strongwoman Jessica Fithen. Among her many accomplishments, Jessica is the first strongwoman to block press 100 kilograms or more. She’s also very active on social media and is
Who’s Stronger: Weightlifters or Powerlifters? (with Travis Mash)
April 5, 2021
Today we’re talking to coach Travis Mash. In some circles, Travis is best known as a champion, world record-breaking powerlifter, and his career in that sport is legendary. But fewer people know that