Massenomics Podcast

The corona virus has flipped the world on it's head... and the lifting world isn't immune to those effects.  What is the fate of strength sports while this goes on? We also bring on special guest Jim McDonald.  Jim is an OG in the space of fitness YouTube and podcasting, so it was really fun hearing his perspective!  Make sure to check him out on his podcast, 50 percent facts. Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/ Texas Power Bars: https://www.texaspowerbars.com/

If you've listened to our show recently, you know how excited we were for our annual trip to Columbus to take a picture with the Arnold statue.  Listen to see how we managed the whirlwind weekend, and how we think this effects us as a business going forward. Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/ Texas Power Bars: https://www.texaspowerbars.com/

What can be done to make powerlifting more fun to watch?  We've got some ideas.  It's not going to be up to us to fix it though, we are just the idea guys after all... AND we welcome special guest Johnathan Oldham to the show.  Big John is a Massenomics sponsored lifter and knows his way around a mullet and pair of jorts. Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/

What in the hell is going on with Julius Maddox? His plates aren’t fake, but there’s no way he’s a real human being. An 800 pound bench is only a matter of time now. We also welcome special guest Brandon Campbell (Diamond) to the show. He fills us in on how to get filthy rich from making YouTube videos. If you don’t already subscribe to his YouTube channel, please do! Here is the link: Brandon’s YouTube Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/

We are doing our best to bring a primed stage-ready package to the Arnold this year.  We hope this prep is going to pay off big.  We also talk with special guest Michael Fahey... the man behind the critically acclaimed documentary Westside vs. the World. Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/

Is there still a chance we could see Brian Shaw compete at the Arnold this year?  Well... no there isn't... but we would still like you to listen to this episode and hear what we have to say about it.  We also welcome special guest Jake Boly to play overrated/underrated.  Jake is the fitness and training editor for BarBend.  Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/

We recap some of the biggest Lifts from the Hybrid Showdown Meet including the enormous 971 pound sumo deadlift from Jamal Browner.  Then Matt Vincent of HVIII Brand Goods joins us for a special segment of overrated/underrated.  Check out all of Matt's cool stuff here: https://www.thehviii.com/ Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/

We finally hit episode 200! That's 200 straight weeks without ever missing a new episode.  This really was a special one for us.  We popped they bubbly, then had to relive some of our best memories with some people that have helped us along the way.  We chat with ATWR holder Dan Bell, raw bench monster James Stickland, equipped bench monster Jona Leo, and former Massenomics Podcast co-host Tyler Stone. Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/

The Arnold Santa Monica was the last chance for both Brian Shaw and Martins to make it to the big show in Columbus in March, but there was only room for one of them! Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/

Do we even still Lift? We fill you in on what the two of us have been up to in the gym, and what we have planned for the future.  We also upgraded a pretty cool piece of equipment in our podcast studio. Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/