Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 52 TJ Shliff, Pat Sullivan & Matt Blankenberger
Rockwell Barbell Podcast
In this episode Lawrence has the boys on to talk about making friendships a priority, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, cars, driving on the Road America track together, social media's effect on powerlifting, Conjugate vs linear programming and relationships now compared to when they were younger.
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 51: Bill Guschwan & Justin Moore
Rockwell Barbell Podcast
Lawrence/Matt Blankenberger have Bill Guschwan & Justin Moore on to talk about philosophy, religion, video games, flow state, Jiu Jitsu and higher levels of thinking.
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 50: Diego Collado & Matt Blankenberger
Rockwell Barbell Podcast
In this episode Lawrence has Diego Collado on the podcast along with his coach Matt Blankenberger. They get into Diego's experience at RWBB, training with his family in the gym, Strongman training, family values, being a former collegiate shotputter, cannabis, chess and electronic music.
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 49: Andy Bizub
Rockwell Barbell Podcast
In episode 49, Lawrence has Andy Bizub on, one of the owner’s of Midwest Performance Cars, Co-Founders of CheckedItOut and Co-Authors of the new book ‘Off the Map”. This book showcases the love for the Porsche cars and the welcoming community they created in Chicago based on that mutual interest. The book elegantly tells the origin story of CIO and walks the reader through with photos from pro’s, amateur’s and participants as well. They also dive into Andy’s previous career as an agricultural stock broker, how he gained the opportunity to get into the business and what...
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 48: Matt Blankenberger, Nick Antolik, Mike Abell
Rockwell Barbell Podcast
On this episode, Lawrence sits down with several Rockwell trainers to discuss their experience at the Conjugate Tactical coach's course at Westside Barbell.
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 47: Dan Rosales
Rockwell Barbell Podcast
In this episode, Lawrence Scott welcomes Dan Rosales, a longtime friend and founding member of Rockwell. They discuss his journey from lifting and grappling to ultramarathons, as well as his transition from the military into a career in cybersecurity. They also touch briefly on the current state of cyber warfare.
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 46: Jake Smelley
Rockwell Barbell Podcast
In this episode, Lawrence Scott talks with Jake Smelley of (IG: ) about the deep connections between music, experiences, and memory They discuss Hank Williams Jr.'s influence on punk and rock, the challenges of authenticity in music, and mental health. The conversation concludes with insights on Gideon’s new single, "Till the Wheels Fall Off," emphasizing resilience and personal reflection.
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 45: Checkeditout
Rockwell Barbell Podcast
In this episode, the hosts chat with Adam, Andy, and Dan about the Chicagoland Porsche community and their event, . Lawrence shares how a surprise from his wife introduced him to Porsche car culture, emphasizing the importance of connection and storytelling among enthusiasts. They discuss event planning, the evolution of car culture, and their outreach work with , a mentorship program for at-risk youth. The episode wraps up with updates on upcoming events and their book, “.” Adam Kern Co-Founder of Andy Bizub Co-Founder of and Founder/Co-Owner of Dan Cubric ...
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 44: Pat, Alex, and Mike
Rockwell Barbell Podcast
In this episode, Lawrence chats with , , and . They share personal stories from their early training, and Pat share how judo enhances jiu-jitsu skills. Alex talks about his journey to being a black belt and being at . Mike talks about his progression to brown belt. They discuss downtime from jit-jitsu, trusting your sparring partners, and how they all ended up at Balance Point.
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 43: Tony Lullo
Rockwell Barbell Podcast
In this episode, host Lawrence Scott welcomes Tony Lullo, an expert gaffer and lighting technician known for his work on "Chicago Fire" and many notable films. They talk about how they met during a filming session at Rockwell Barbell. Tony shares his Midwest values and the sense of camaraderie he feels on set. They also discuss industry mentorship, the ins and out of the Chicago film industry, and the personalities in it.
info_outlineTom O'Neill, a long time trainer at Rockwell Barbell, joins Lawrence on the podcast. They chat about how they connected through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and powerlifting. Tom also dives into their transition from casual lifting to powerlifting and strongman competitions. Then, Lawrence and Tom highlight the ways in which their training philosophies evolved over time, training injuries, motivation, and being accountable to oneself when training.