S01 E27 - Rob Rouse & Tom Wrigglesworth do some Power-Lifting
Summary
Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons welcome comedians Rob Rouse and Tom Brigglesworth, hosts of The Unlikely Weightlifters podcast. The group discusses their DIY powerlifting journey during lockdown, including building timber racks and casting concrete weights. They share stories about functional fitness, a dramatic stage fall, and a chaotic first meeting involving illness, while debating the benefits of strength training for aging runners.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and guest introductions
Nostalgia for the 80s TV show Howard's Way
Origin of the Unlikely Weightlifters podcast
Building a DIY gym and casting concrete weights
Functional strength for aging and daily life
Tom's dramatic fall off stage and recovery
The 'Flump Factor' and lifting awkward loads
Health benefits and the supportive lifting community
Esther's story of vomiting backstage at a gig
Weekly injuries and Ian Botham's Power Play ad
Live show announcements and closing remarks
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