The Classic Lifts: Olympic Weightlifting
A podcast for fans of Olympic Weightlifting by fans of Olympic Weightlifting. Our passion as athletes and fans brings an outlook of weightlifting we know you'll enjoy.
We will discuss both current and historical events of Florida WSO local events, USAW National Events, and IWF international events.
Episodes
26 episodes
Interview: Hampton Morris
As many of you know, Hampton Morris is an Olympic Bronze Medalist, world record holder in the clean and jerk, as well as many other international and American records and titles.
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Episode 26
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1:06:04
Virus Series 1 w/ Angelo Kelly of Better Than Yesterday Podcast
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Episode 25
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1:03:28
Interview: Matt Adamcheck - Gym Ownership
Matt is the head coach of 4-Star Stregnth Weightlifting club. We discuss his journey through club ownership and what it takes to start a gym.
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Episode 24
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54:06
Interview: Kolbi Ferguson
Kolbi Ferguson is an up and coming weightlifter from the US, competing in 109kg weight division. He is known for being relatively new to the weightlifting scene and lifting weights that exceed national records, demonstrating his raw strength an...
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Episode 23
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39:31
Interview: Katie Estep
Katie Estep is a Youth and Jr World Champion and youth world record holder. We discuss winning world titles, stepping onto the big stage at Sr Worlds, and her future in weightlifting.
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Episode 22
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54:48
Interview: Olympian Mary Theisen-Lappen
Mary is an Olympian in the Paris Olympics, World Silver Medalist, and US National Record holder. We discuss her weightlifting journey from the beginning to the Paris Olympics and beyond.
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Episode 21
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58:12
Interview: Meredith Alwine
Meredith is a staple of USAW, winning SR Worlds and Pan American championships in the women's 71kg weight category. We discuss her winning the world championship, her journey through the Olympic quad, and her recently announced retirement. ...
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Episode 20
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57:23
Interview: Brad Baldwin | Masters Elite
Brad is an elite masters weightlifter in the M50 67kg class. He is a National Record Holder, multiple time National and American Open Final Champion, as well as a Triple Crown recipient. We discuss lifting as a masters, the separat...
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Episode 19
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1:07:22
Interview: Nate Cerwinske
Nate Cerwinske is an editor for weightlifting house producing some of the best media in the Olympic weightlifting space. He is known for his solo documentary, Hamp The Champ, as well as his popular youtube channel. Nate is also a talented weigh...
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Episode 18
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54:13
Interview: Carissa Gordon Gump | 2008 Olympic Team Member
Carissa is an Olympian representing USAW at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 63kg weight class. Carissa has also works on several boards within USAW, the National Strength and Condition Association, and USADA. We discuss her time a...
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Episode 17
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54:09
Interview: Brittany Rucker (Bexar Barbell)
Brittany is the founder and head coach of Bexar Barbell (pronounced bear). We discuss what its like coaching a club with over 250 athletes, some of her elite lifters such as Aaron Williams and Celia Gold, and a few coaching philosophies that ha...
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Episode 16
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1:05:04
Interview: Wil Fleming
Wil Fleming is the coach of USAW lifter Mary Theisen-Lappen. Wil is also the Owner of One Kilo, a high level weightlifting club and company producing the best knee sleeves on the market. Enjoy!https://1kilo.shop/
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Episode 15
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53:40
Seb Ostrowicz (Weightlifting House)
Seb and I have a great conversation about all things weightlifting, including the Paris Olympics and the historical 73kg upset.
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Episode 14
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58:01
Interview: Tripp Morris
Tripp is the father and coach of Hampton Morris, arguably the best US male weightlifter of all time. We discuss his journey as a coach, Hampton's Olympic Journey, and the future of both himself and Hampton.
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Episode 13
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1:08:26
Interview: Caden Cahoy
Caden is the 2024 73kg class Jr World Champion and a top ranked USA Weightlifter. Caden nearly qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, narrowly missing a 193kg Clean & Jerk to qualify and match the American record set by Olympian CJ Cummings...
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Episode 12
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54:51
Interview: Kyle Fields | 1440 Head Coach
Kyle Fields is a head coach for 1440 Collective, a renown USAW Weightlifting gym gaining notoriety from the incredible athletes they're producing.
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Episode 11
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1:03:13
Interview: Cory Aun | FHSAA Coach and Master's Weightlifter
Cory Aun is a teacher and coach at St. Cloud Highschool. He has coached many FHSAA state champion athletes and is also a gifted Master's Weightlifter. Enjoy!
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Episode 10
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1:05:29
Interview: Kilos Against Cancer | Adler Edwards
Adler Edwards is the owner and founder of Kilos Against Cancer. Kilos Against Cancer donates to the people and families affected by cancer. Listen to his story and vision for Kilos Against Cancer in this inspiring episode. You can donat...
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Episode 9
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43:38
Jr Worlds | Wine and Weightlifting
My lovely wife and I have a fun discussion about the USAW performance at JR Worlds over a couple glasses of wine!
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Episode 8
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36:22
Interview: Danny Camargo
Senior International Coach Danny Camargo comes on the podcast to discuss his journey from athlete to coach, USAW, and his coaching philosophy
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Episode 7
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59:11
LSUS: Sean Hutchinson - University Worlds Silver Medalist and American Open Champion
Sean Hutchinson is a Florida Elite Team Member, LSUS alumnus, elite 61kg weightlifter, and my good friend. Sean comes on the podcast to discuss his National Championships curse, LSUS, his goals as a elite masters lifter, the phenom...
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Episode 6
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58:07
LSUS: Aaron Adams - 3x National Champion and LSUS Collegiate Coach
Aaron Adams comes on The Classic Lifts to discuss his time as an athlete, the glory days of LSUS, his role at LSUS as a professor and collegiate team coach, the upcoming Tyr weightlifting shoes, and more. LSUS Weightlifting Instagr...
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Episode 5
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56:23
Interview: Travis Cooper
7x National Champion and international team member, Travis Cooper, comes on the podcast to discuss his weightlifting career as an athlete, being the New England WSO President, and the mindset of champion.Travis Cooper's podcast - Th...
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Episode 4
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58:22