Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 35: Dana Paran and Becca Ward
Release Date: 01/03/2025
Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 54: Tom Theodoropoulus & Emil Liebhaber
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In this episode, Lawrence sits down with Tom and Emil to talk about their journey into the automotive world and how they carved out a space in Porsche culture. We dive into what makes air-cooled cars unique and how to make these cars feel less intimidating to work on. We also touch on the evolution of Porsche culture, the rise of EVs, and what it’s like building a business around passion. They also get into what got them started into working on cars and their detour off the beaten path of career choices. Lawrence shares how he got into Porsche, how his perspective has changed over...
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 53 Bide Akande & Matt Blankenberger
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Lawrence has Bide Akande on to talk about his career as a public defender in the City of Chicago as well as him being an actor and improv comedian. They discuss his outlook on staying positive amidst the challenges of modern life, his recent engagement, traveling and his lifting at RWBB.
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Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 52 TJ Shliff, Pat Sullivan & Matt Blankenberger
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
info_outlineIn this episode, Lawrence talks with professional CrossFit athlete Dana Paran and owner of Iron Mind Rehab and Performance, Becca Ward.
Dana shares her experiences participating in CrossFit competitions. They discuss Dana's experience at the Rogue Invitational, recovering from a significant ankle injury, and the sense of community in CrossFit and powerlifting. Dana and Becca also share how they met and bonded through fitness. Also, they discuss Dana's travels, the current state of CrossFit, and some future plans.