

Telling Unforgettable Barbell Stories | Will Johnson
Oct 13, 2023
Will Johnson, founder of a weightlifting media company, discusses building a media company from scratch and filming a docu-series following American weightlifters. Topics include developing Barbell Stories, decline in filming at Worlds, navigating autism in the training hall, early experiences with photography, obsession and fascination with weightlifting, impact of cameras and media presence in weightlifting competitions, and the importance of respectful and unobtrusive media coverage.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Responsibilities and Roles of the Podcast Producers
01:31 • 10min
Navigating Autism in the Training Hall
11:03 • 2min
Early Experiences with Photography
12:46 • 4min
A Journey into Weightlifting and Film
16:57 • 4min
The Human Aspect: Obsession and Fascination with Weightlifting
20:47 • 24min
The Impact of Cameras and Media Presence in Weightlifting Competitions
45:06 • 13min
The Importance of Respectful and Unobtrusive Media Coverage
58:03 • 19min
Transformative Experiences and Funny Moments
01:17:30 • 6min