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Barbells and B.S

Barbells and B.S
Powerlifting
Sheffield
Nutrition
Coaching
World Games
Scottish Powerlifting
Sheffield Competition
Weight Cutting
British Powerlifting
World Championships
Community Engagement
Social Media
SBD British Classic Open 2026
Sheffield 2026
Strength Training
Training
Competition
Hot Takes
Christmas
Mental Health

Does what it says on the tin...barbells and bullshit is the name of the game!

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Hey folks,

We are back with another blinder of an episode, this time with Jordan and Matt ahead of their appearances at IPF Open worlds. It was a great show with some great insights into their coaching relationship, goals for the competition and ma... more

Hey Folks!

We are back today with another brilliant episode, this time we went through our Fantasy Powerlifting teams for IPF open worlds (make yours here!) with Sian Arterton! It was brilliant fun to chat through our teams and why we picked em so m... more

Hey folks!

We are back with another episode, this time we are talking about the enhanced and games and how they played out. Were the sacrifices the athletes made worth it and what does it mean for the future of powerlifting? We also touched on the s... more

Hey Folks,

We are back this time with the Men's mount rushmore episode. Unfortunately we had a bit of trouble with the audio but it was a great episode so we wanted to get out to you.

If you enjoyed this episode be sure to drop us a follow on Spo... more

Hey folks!

Back with another banger, this time we were joined by none other than the SP's own CT! We debated (hotly) who goes on the Mount Rushmore of womens powerlifting and played a couple of games of Tenables! If you liked this format let us know... more

Hey Folks!

We are back with another banger episode. This time we have Matt and Sioux-z Gary joining us for a game of guess the powerlifter! Not only did we talk that - we all got very real and talked about motivation, mantras and life lessons. It w... more

Hey Folks!

This week we return with French Open Team head coach, Charlotte Peyraud! We had a great conversation about the direction of the team, Euros as well as discussing training postpartum, managing training around being a parent and coaching wi... more

Hey Folks!

We are bringing you another in-person format podcast with much improved audio and special guest, Will Broon! We talk about all things refereeing, commonwealths, pet peeves and more. Be sure to tune in for some spicy takes...

If you enjoy... more

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Recent Guests

Keir White
Guest on the show
Episode: Episode 95: Mens Mount Rushmore
Claire Tocher
Guest on Mount Rushmore discussion
Barbells and BS
Episode: Episode 94: Mount Rushmore of Womens Powerlifting and Powerlifting Tenables with Claire Tocher
Matt Gary
Former world-class powerlifter and coach, guest on podcast
Independent (Powerlifting coach/athlete)
Episode: Episode 93: Modern Powerlifters are ungrateful, Guess the Powerlifter and mantras for life - Matt and Sioux-z Gary
Susie Gary
34-time national champion, 7-time IPF world champion, long-time powerlifter
Powerlifting veteran
Episode: Episode 93: Modern Powerlifters are ungrateful, Guess the Powerlifter and mantras for life - Matt and Sioux-z Gary
Charlotte Peyraud
Open National Team Coach for Team France; TSG coach
Team France, TSG
Episode: Episode 92: French Open Team Head Coach - Charlotte Peyraud
Will Broon
Guest, Scottish powerlifting coach/analyst
Barbells and BS
Episode: Episode 91: Refereeing inconsistencies are good for PL and Team Scotland commies hype - Will Broon
Jason Clarke
Coach/athlete collaborator from Thrive
Thrive
Episode: Episode 89: STOP critically analysing your lifts, do IPF affiliates have too much power? and shower beers revisited - Janneke Brauckman & Jason Clarke
Janneke Brauckman
Coach/athlete collaborator from Thrive
Thrive
Episode: Episode 89: STOP critically analysing your lifts, do IPF affiliates have too much power? and shower beers revisited - Janneke Brauckman & Jason Clarke
Hope Gordon
Paralympic athlete for Team GB
Power of Powerlifting
Episode: Episode 88: Life as a paralympian and parapowerlifter with Hope Gordon

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Billy
Host/Co-host, recurring on-air presence across episodes.

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Episode 82: Kjell Bakkelund Returns
Q: What made you do it in secret?
Kjell wanted to avoid the pressure of expectations surrounding the cut and competing, allowing him to focus solely on his performance.
Episode 74: Holiday Special
Q: What is the longest standing open world record?
The longest standing record was previously total, now considered bench, though the speaker noted it's also attributed to Sergei Fedyshenko.
Episode 74: Holiday Special
Q: What was the heaviest female squat in the IPF of 2025?
It was 325.5 kg by Sunita, completed at Girl Power competition.
Episode 52 Part 1: Scottish Classics 2025 Men's Preview
Q: How do you see the competition going for the different weight classes?
I expect tight battles, especially in the heavier weight categories with some surprises from newer lifters.
Episode 52 Part 1: Scottish Classics 2025 Men's Preview
Q: What are you excited for in the upcoming Scottish Classics?
Expectations are high for involvement and competition level, especially compared to last year.

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A conversational show focused on powerlifting culture, technique, governance, coaching, and competition format. Across recent episodes, the discussion often centers on Mount Rushmore-style all-time lineups, the evolution of sponsorship and funding, the role of technology and jury reviews in judging, coaching philosophy, and the balance between performance, safety, and sport integrity. Guests range from veteran coaches and elite lifters to national-team coaches and rising stars, contributing practical insights on training, athlete development, and the sport's shifting landscape. The format blends candid banter with deep-dive analysis, occasional humor, and hot takes, making it appealing to listeners who want both strategic context and real-w... more

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2. Claire Tocher
3. Matt Gary
4. Susie Gary
5. Charlotte Peyraud
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7. Jason Clarke
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