S1E1 - The Squat Plug Podcast - Taper and Peaking

Welcome back to The Squat Plug.

Season 2.

What murda?

Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

Welcome to the Season Finale of The Squat Plug!

We're wrapping up 2023 with a few meet-day tips and sharing a few of their experiences at a few competitions.

We'll be back at the end of January and back with more tips, in-depth coverage of upcoming powerlifting competitions and some exclusive content for our paid subscriptions (coming soon).

Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

The boys meet at the Cabin and recap on the recent meet in Texas, happenings in the Powerlifting world, and dig into the the Virginia scoring controversy.

Tl;dr
Texas had a lot going on in the last few weeks:
- Wins at the Olympia
- Eyebrows that once were
- "A Mecca"... More like "An ATM"

While Virginia decided to interpret the rules harshly

Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

The Squat Plug takes it easy before the flight to the 2023 USAPL Powerlifting Olympia International and Raw Challenge event in Orlando Florida. 

Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

In this episode we go over the coming changes in USAPL NY State Chair, Jan Daurio .

Welcome to a captivating episode of our podcast, where we delve deep into the dynamic world of powerlifting and the USAPL (USA Powerlifting) with a special focus on the New York State Chair, Jan Daurio (@jandaurio).

In this episode, we're your guides through the evolving landscape of the USAPL, as we navigate through the exciting changes that are afoot with Jan Daurio (@jandaurio). Daurio's role as the New York State Chair is at the epicenter of powerlifting's evolution in the Empire State, and we explore the vision and plans that he brings to the table. As an influential figure in the USAPL community, Jan's insights and initiatives are bound to have a profound impact on the sport.

Jan Daurio: @jandaurio

Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

This episode we speak with Brian about testing methods, chemicals in bodies, Fake Natties, Oh! And some federation updates. 

Special Guest:  The Senior Toxicologist at Westchester County Dept. of Labs and Research, Brian Scharf, Ph.D

Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

In this episode we talk about our experiences at the 2023 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals, what's going on with the coefficients, and Mateo and Ylli bet their brows.

Special Guest: Dr. Sophia Veiras, DPT, BRM
https://www.instagram.com/soph.squats/

Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

In this episode we get into it with guest:
Alexis Maxence Léveillé
Physical Therapist, M. Sc A., Cert MDT, Trainer & CEO of #HMOS
https://www.instagram.com/nobullshitphysio/?hl=en

Enjoy the listen and let us know if you have any questions:
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Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

In this episode, we go over the aftermath of our previous discussion in Episode 10 and its impactful reverberations. Our focus then shifts to the intriguing trajectory of the USAPL against the backdrop of the evolving landscape surrounding the IPF. Special thanks to Sam for his insights.

Furthermore, we tackle the untouched subject of fake natties within the realms of USAPL and IPF. 

On episode 12 we bring in a toxicology expert for an in-depth conversation in our upcoming episode next week. 

Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

In this episode we delve into everything from Promissory Fraud to defrauding Suicide Awareness charities.

A powerlifting investigative story.

With Guest Co-Host: David Joplin (@hthnstrength)

Hosts:
Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur
Ylli Mujaj @brolicgram
Mark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrength

Producer(s):
Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz