SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST
SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST
Brian Shaw
98. INSIDE LOOK AT EAST VS WEST ARM WRESTLING OFFICIATING FT. LUKE PULSCHER
1 hour 45 minutes Posted May 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
When Ref Calls Become Headlines
Meet Luke Pulscher And His Book
Farm Strength And A Tough Upbringing
From Fat Kid To Powerlifting Pride
Learning Arm Wrestling In Bars
Career Swerves From Trees To Finance
Wealth Planning With A Real Life Balance
Early Tournaments And A Humbling Loss
Old School Ref Training And Mentors
Recommitting, Cutting Weight, Worlds With Wyatt
Testing For International Master Ref
East Vs West Head Ref Responsibilities
Replay Systems, Camera Angles, Missed Calls
Building A Ref Team Under Crowd Pressure
Handling Social Media Hate And DMs
Entertainment Versus Strict Rule Enforcement
Body Weight, Leanness, And Arm Wrestling Power
How To Get Luke’s Book And Wrap Up
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On this episode of the Shaw Strength Podcast, Brian sits down with Luke Pulscher, the head referee for East vs West, to talk about the side of arm wrestling fans rarely get to see, officiating at the highest level. One bad angle or one split-second decision can turn a correct call into a controversy that lives forever online. Luke breaks down what it’s really like standing on stage with thousands of eyes watching every move, the speed referees have to operate at, the limits of replay, and ho...