Weightlifting Podcast

On this episode we talk at length with Darius Jokarzadeh about his young life, his sporting career, his hardships and continued efforts to be one of the strongest weightlifters in the world.  Darius has spent time in the US on a Football College Scholarship which we discuss and now he is back in the UK we find out what is next for Darius and wish him the best.  A great fun chat with a truly nice guy.   http://www.weightliftingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Darius-Jokerzadeh_mixdown.mp3

In this very special edition of the Weightlifting World Podcast we are honoured and humbled to be joined in person by double Olympic champion, World champion at 3 different weight classes and possibly the greatest weightlifter of all time, Ilya Ilyin. Ilya gives us his first ever interview in English and discusses how he started in weightlifting, his early approach to training, his current system, how he approaches the sport psychologically, that battle with Nurudinov and Bedzanyan at 2014 World’s, his plans for the future and much much more over 36 glorious minutes!   http://www.weightliftingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Ilya-Ilyin_mixdown.mp3

In this edition of the Weightlifting World Podcast we’re joined by a fan of the show and true weightlifting prodigy, Ian Wilson. Ian’s the youngest American in history to clean and jerk 400lbs and 200kg! Ian talks about his philosophy of training, his potential in the sport and much much more. Ian has a true love for weightlifting and this shines through in this unmissable interview. http://www.weightliftingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Ian-Wilson_mixdown.mp3

On this edition of the Weightlifting World Podcast we’re honoured to be joined by the Chief Executive of British Weightlifting, Ashley Metcalfe. Ashley gives us a very different perspective on the sport and frankly discusses many topics including the future of British Weightlifting, why Tamas Feher was let go as head coach, whether there should be penalties for athletes failing to make weight etc.  http://www.weightliftingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ashley-Metcalfe_mixdown.mp3

  On this very special ‘Breaking News’ edition of the Weightlifting World Podcast we’re joined by the man of the moment, Hajo Seppelt. Hajo is the journalist responsible for the recent German documentary which made global waves and which delivered compelling evidence of a mass state sponsored doping program in Russian sport. You need some giant brass balls to take on the Russian Government!!!! Indeed Hajo joined us from a secret location for this interview. Hajo outlines his findings and we discuss the relevance to weightlifting. You simply have to give this a listen. http://www.weightliftingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Hajo-Seppelt_mixdown.mp3

After a bit of time off the air we make our comeback with a bang! In this edition of the Weightlifting World Podcast, we’re joined by an icon in Mexican weightlifting, Luz Acosta.  Luz is a muti-time Olympian and has trained in Bulgaria and China, plus was coached in Mexico using Iranian Methodology. This is a fantastic insight into the major weightlifting training systems from someone who experienced them first hand. http://www.weightliftingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Podcast-Luz-Mercedez_mixdown3.mp3

A very quick chat with the voice of weightlifting David Goldstrom.   http://www.weightliftingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/David-Goldstrom.mp3

Just a quick chat with the Welsh Super, Darius Jokerzadeh.  A true gent and he is back in town and going for a medal! http://www.weightliftingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Darius-jokerzadeh.mp3

  A little while ago, we spoke with reigning World Champion in the 105Kg class Ruslan Nurudinov from Uzbekistan. We had a nice long chat about his training, his goals, and his life. One this is clear, he truly loves weightlifting. As our ability to speak Ruslan’s language is non existant, and Ruslan’s English is understandable, we decided to go with it. Hopefully it all makes sense. Of course, if you have any other questions, please let us know. He is a very friendly guy and an incredible weightlifter, Ladies and Gentlemen, we give you, Ruslan Nurudinov. http://www.weightliftingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Ruslan-Nurudinov-Interview_mixdown.mp3

  This is a test of the new site, does it work?????? http://www.weightliftingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/testcast_mixdown.mp3