2 Powerlifters In A Car Getting Coffee

Leonard Miles
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Welcome to 2 Powerlifters In A Car Getting Coffee, where I take you behind the scenes and into the minds of local powerlifters —all over a great cup of coffee. Each episode, myself and a guest break down everything from lifting techniques and training tips to mental toughness and recovery strategies. With a mix of personal stories, guest appearances from other athletes, and the latest happenings in the world of powerlifting, we aim to keep it real, informative, and caffeine-fueled. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter or just starting out, tune in to sip, lift, and learn with us!

  1. 12/12/2025

    Episode 15: Erin Cadigan

    In this month's episode, we have Erin Cadigan. Me and Erin have a great chat about lifting while trying to balance life and other externals---------------------------------Erin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinc_lifts/---------------------------------Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:25 - NLPA vs NSPL 4:30 - How did you get started 14:06 - The pains of cutting 29:22 - Stiff Sleeves 40:00 - Open is a long time 46:24 - Physical lifting ques 53:26 - Balancing powerlifting, school and work 1:00:22 - Support in the sport 1:11:20 - Qualifier Changes 1:17:28 - Rule Changes and Hot Takes 1:31:16 - Instagram Question

    1h 46m

  2. 11/14/2025

    Episode 14: Tom Kean

    In this month's episode, the man, the myth, the machine, Tom Kean. We talk training philosophy's and longevity in the sport of powerlifting.---------------------------------TK's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keantomcanada.ironbodyworks---------------------------------Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Origin Story 13:04 - Training philosophy 20:20 - Should powerlifting be fun 24:42 - Coaching high level lifters 30:30 - Pokémon Go 33:43 Favorite meet location 42:31 - Name Origins 53:49 - Peak TK 1:13:06 - When will the machine run again 1:16:08 - IPF class changes 1:32:17 - World Games 1:37:23 - Longevity in Powerlifting

    1h 53m

  3. 10/10/2025

    Episode 13: Alex Stoyles

    In this month's episode, I chat with soon to be open lifter Alex Stoyles. Join us as we discuss, training, injuries and overcoming adversity---------------------------------Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.stoyles_83---------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:08 - Easterns8:48 - Provincials Redemption17:04 - Growing the sport25:14 - Peak week stories40:59 - Friendly Competitions46:25 - That Provincials52:50 - Meet Day Essentials55:02 - Nutrtion and Hydration1:05:36 - Home Gyms1:15:17 - How did you get started 1:23:00 - Mentally recovering from injury1:39:50 - Alex the muffin man

    1h 47m

  4. 09/12/2025

    Episode 12: John Cadigan

    On this months episode of 2 powerlifters in a car getting coffee we have John Cadigan. A close friend and M2 lifter with an interesting backstory in how he got started John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrc_powerlifting Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:26 - What's next 14:10 - How did you get started 35:05 - Record your lifts 39:38 - IPF rules 49:54 - If you could change 1 rule 1:03:36 - Father Daughter lifting team 1:20:19 - No Glassess during training? 1:26:15 - Drug Testing 1:40:40 - FMK 1:41:37 - Dream lifting group 1:47:58 - Work and Lifting 1:52:54 - Outro

    1h 54m

  5. 08/08/2025

    Episode 11: Will Hall

    On this months episode we have IBWs smaller (and more handsome) 105 lifter, Will Hall. Unfortunately the first 20 or so minutes of this episode were lost to an SD card error Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Coffees 9:11 - Who's the most handsome 17:27 - How did you get started 25:54 - Music Tastes 33:55 - Tattoos 37:23 - Talkin Weight 43:56 - Instagram Round 1 1:08:26 - Other Sports 1:12:44 - The Return of FMK 1:29:44 - Accountability 1:33:53 - Travel 1:49:13 - What would you take if you couldn't warm up? 1:52:33 - 1 attempt per lift 2:05:33 - NL music

    2h 20m

  6. 07/11/2025

    Episode 10: Luisa Vargas

    On this months episode of #2PIACGC I interview Luisa Vargas. We talk training, weight class, and some sports philosophy --------------------------Luisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.luisavargas/----------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:43 - Nationals7:12 - How Lenny got injured13:00 - How did Luisa get started14:00 - Junior Burnout 23:00 - White Lights Media37:53 - Powerlifters vs Commercial Gyms55:36 - Repping your country1:04:08 - Don't choose a weight class1:19:25 - Old Cut Methods 1:28:00 - Training with a crew

    1h 40m

  7. 06/13/2025

    Episode 9: Steph Fowler

    Wether it be from Powerlifting, or CrossFit, or Newfoundland Donut Co, or Alphas, you definitely know her. On this months episode of #2PIACGC I interview Steph Fowler. We talk training, weight class, and how she handles being at her level in 2 different sports.--------------------------Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemayy/----------------------------Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:33 - Coffee 3:46 - CrossFit 8:02 - How do you keep up with both 15:44 - College and lifting 26:36 - Getting started powerlifting 38:36 - Balancing high level CrossFit vs Powerlifting 46:17 - Reps is Great 49:40 - The growth of the podcast 55:53 - FMK 1:06:13 - Changing Classses 1:10:56 Knee Sleeves... again 1:19:29 - Performing under pressure 1:34:56 - Speedround 1:44:04 - Tattoos

    1h 53m

  8. 05/09/2025

    Episode 8: Ellissa Hull

    In this months episode, I interview the Ellissa Hull. A masters 2 lifter, a mother, and all around beast. We talk training, competing and and balancing lifting with a hectic life!--------------------------Ellissa's' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellissahull/----------------------------Timestamps: 0:00 - How Ellissa started with IBW 9:14 - Humble Beginnings 12:55 - St John's has gotten bad 14:00 - Ellissa's history 25:00 - The Horns 29:15 - IPF Sleeve Ban 32:00 - Easterns? 41:25 - Reps is great 48:25 - Balancing being a mom and a lifter 50:00 - Covid training 1:05:20 - Taking time off 1:14:04 - Dream rotation 1:25:07 - Old Setups 1:40:46 - Favorite Memory

    1h 44m
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Welcome to 2 Powerlifters In A Car Getting Coffee, where I take you behind the scenes and into the minds of local powerlifters —all over a great cup of coffee. Each episode, myself and a guest break down everything from lifting techniques and training tips to mental toughness and recovery strategies. With a mix of personal stories, guest appearances from other athletes, and the latest happenings in the world of powerlifting, we aim to keep it real, informative, and caffeine-fueled. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter or just starting out, tune in to sip, lift, and learn with us!

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