In the podcast’s first entirely remote interview during social distancing we talk to professional powerlifter Bryce Krawcyzk of Calgary Barbell. Since getting into powerlifting in 2012 Bryce has set multiple world records and now helps other powerlifters achieve their heavy goals.
Bryce got into weightlifting because he was a skinny kid who just didn’t want to be skinny anymore. Before long he went from skinny kid to one of the world’s strongest men, setting a deadlift world record of 353kg (756lb) in 2015, which he overtook in 2017 setting another world record of 388kg (855lb).
Doing much more than just lifting weights, this massively passionate powerlifter also helps lift up other barbell enthusiasts as a powerlifting coach. Much of this coaching takes place virtually, with Bryce helping his clients figure out the optimal weightlifting technique for their own body type and history. For many of his clients this process involves filming their sets for Bryce to critique their form and develop detailed plans to make adjustments to their process and help them constantly improve.
In addition to coaching others in the sport, Bryce shares his passion and expertise through a number of platforms such as youtube, twitch, discord, and a recently launched podcast. We discuss the marriage of entertainment and education and the differences between being excited about powerlifting in conversation with people and being excited and engaging when it’s just him and a camera.
In this episode’s check in with Mama T we discuss using superpowers for good or for personal entertainment, and later answer a question sent in by Jonathan’s own brother in Kentville Nova Scotia. This question from across the country leads us to debate who holds the title of the world’s most impressive fictional drinker.
Have a question for Mama T? A story from the bottom of a beer can? Send it in and we’ll read it anonymously on-air! DM us on instagram @wildrosebrewery or email it to Nick - nmcmorrow@wildrosebrewery.com
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