The Willpower Weightlifting Podcast
The Willpower Weightlifting Podcast
Willpower Weightlifting
The official podcast of Willpower Weightlifting Club based in Pontypool, Wales.
Twink and Tonic
On this episode of the Willpower Weightlifting Podcast we reflect on our most recent training cycle leading up to the 10 year anniversary competition and Mikey and Jordan get into some deep philosophical talk.  For all inquiries regarding training at Willpower please contact us at: [email protected] To find out more about Willpower be sure to check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Willpowerweightliftingclub  Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdXpxtsBUS7iAiWlbHdDrQ To become a remote athlete and to find out more about how you can become part of the Willpower Remote Athlete Weightlifting Team. Visit the Willpower Website and fill out the extensive application form.   https://willpowerweightlifting.com/remote-athlete-application/  Produced by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES Edited by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES Featuring JUSTIN HOLLY, JORDAN SAKKAS, SARAH KEDWARD, MIKEY FARMER AND JAMES STONEHEWER
May 1, 2022
55 min
Tweak my Twink
On this episode of the Willpower Weightlifting Podcast yet again we have a disturbance outside the Willpower gymnasium during the recording of the podcast. We managed to carried on as usual and discussed a wide range of topics including the Willpower 10 year anniversary competition coming up on the 30th April and 1st May. For all inquires into Willpower please email us at  [email protected] To find out more about Willpower be sure to check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Willpowerweightliftingclub Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdXpxtsBUS7iAiWlbHdDrQ To become a remote athlete and to find out more about how you can become part of the Willpower Remote Athlete Weightlifting Team. Visit the Willpower Website and fill out the extensive application form.     https://willpowerweightlifting.com/remote-athlete-application/ Produced by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES Edited by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES Featuring JUSTIN HOLLY, JORDAN SAKKAS, SARAH KEDWARD, MIKEY FARMER AND JAMES STONEHEWER.
Apr 1, 2022
1 hr 3 min
Twink Is Taken
On this episode of the Willpower Weightlifting Podcast we are celebrating our one year anniversary! We first started this podcast under the cloud of lockdowns and now we are all present to witness the 13th episode of the Willpower Weightlifting podcast.   To find out more about Willpower be sure to check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/     Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Willpowerweightliftingclub       Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdXpxtsBUS7iAiWlbHdDrQ         To become a remote athlete and to find out more about how you can become part of the Willpower Remote Athlete Weightlifting Team. Visit the Willpower Website and fill out the extensive application form : https://willpowerweightlifting.com/remote-athlete-application/         Produced by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES     Edited by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES     Featuring JUSTIN HOLLY, JORDAN SAKKAS, CAPTAIN SARAH KEDWARD, MIKEY FARMER AND JAMES STONEHEWER
Mar 1, 2022
1 hr 11 min
Reviewing The British Championships
On this episode of the Willpower Weightlifting Podcast we are joined by a new guest to the show, Team Coach Tom Jolly. Tom, Mikey Jordan and Justin review the British Championships that took place last month and talk about how each individual athlete got on from Willpower.    To find out more about Willpower be sure to check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/   Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Willpowerweightliftingclub     Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdXpxtsBUS7iAiWlbHdDrQ      To become a remote athlete and to find out more about how you can become part of the Willpower Remote Athlete Weightlifting Team. Visit the Willpower Website and fill out the extensive application form.    https://willpowerweightlifting.com/remote-athlete-application/     Produced by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES   Edited by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES   Featuring JUSTIN HOLLY, JORDAN SAKKAS, TOM JOLLY, MIKEY FARMER AND JAMES STONEHEWER
Feb 19, 2022
1 hr 12 min
Live at the Red Brick
This is our first ever live recording of the Willpower Podcast at the Red Brick! Who knows what will be said on today's show but our producer Tiberius is ready to cut Justin off at any moment. To find out more about Willpower be sure to check out our Instagram page:  https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/ Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Willpowerweightliftingclub Our Youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdXpxtsBUS7iAiWlbHdDrQ To become a remote athlete and to find out more about how you can become part of the Willpower Remote Athlete Weightlifting Team. Visit the Willpower Website and fill out the extensive application form. https://willpowerweightlifting.com/remote-athlete-application/ Produced by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES Edited by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES Featuring JUSTIN HOLLY, JORDAN SAKKAS, SARAH KEDWARD, MIKEY FARMER, JAMES STONEHEWER, TOM IRELAND-LIFE, SZILVIA KIRALY AND NAZIH MYZAYEK
Jan 9, 2022
1 hr 40 min
Into The Breech
On this episode of the Willpower Weightlifting Podcast Mikey and Jordy talk about their experience at the European U23 Championships in Finland. Their journey to the Commonwealth Games is happening side by side and they are excited for the up coming competitions towards the end of this year.   To find out more about Willpower be sure to check out our   Instagram page:  https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/     Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Willpowerweightliftingclub      Our Youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdXpxtsBUS7iAiWlbHdDrQ        To become a remote athlete and to find out more about how you can become part of the Willpower Remote Athlete Weightlifting Team. Visit the Willpower Website and fill out the extensive application form.     https://willpowerweightlifting.com/remote-athlete-application/      Produced by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES  Edited by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES   Featuring JUSTIN HOLLY, JORDAN SAKKAS, SARAH KEDWARD, MIKEY FARMER AND JAMES STONEHEWER
Nov 1, 2021
1 hr 7 min
One Gerbil, One Thumb
On this episode of the Willpower Weightlifting Podcast Mikey and Jordy talk about their preparations for the upcoming U23 European Weightlifting Championships in Finland. Justin boasts about the size of his thumb and educates the panel on the breed of Gerbil called the Anus Gerbil.  To find out more about Willpower be sure to check out our  Instagram page:  https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/    Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Willpowerweightliftingclub     Our Youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdXpxtsBUS7iAiWlbHdDrQ      To become a remote athlete and to find out more about how you can become part of the Willpower Remote Athlete Weightlifting Team. Visit the Willpower Website and fill out the extensive application form.    https://willpowerweightlifting.com/remote-athlete-application/     Produced by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES  Edited by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES   Featuring JUSTIN HOLLY, JORDAN SAKKAS, SARAH KEDWARD, MIKEY FARMER AND JAMES STONEHEWER  
Oct 1, 2021
1 hr 15 min
Break In Bad
On this episode of the Willpower Weightlifting Podcast someone literally tried to break into the gym during our recording. Luckily the assailant was dealt with in a professional manner, and we went on to discuss all things related to the current training cycle as well as our most recent competitions that we have run. To find out more about Willpower be sure to check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Willpowerweightliftingclub  Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdXpxtsBUS7iAiWlbHdDrQ To become a remote athlete and to find out more about how you can become part of the Willpower Remote Athlete Weightlifting Team. Visit the Willpower Website and fill out the extensive application form.   https://willpowerweightlifting.com/remote-athlete-application/  Produced by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES Edited by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES Featuring JUSTIN HOLLY, JORDAN SAKKAS, SARAH KEDWARD, MEZAYEK AND MIKEY FARMER AND JAMES STONEHEWER
Sep 1, 2021
1 hr 10 min
Review Of The British Championships
Welcome to the 6th episode of the Willpower Weightlifting Podcast At The Red Brick. Today we are looking back at the recent British Championships where Jordan won Gold, Leah won Gold and Mikey won Bronze. An excellent day for these 3 outstanding Weightlifters.  Today on the podcast we discuss the day itself, the backroom, controversy and what it meant to the 3 of them on the day. Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Willpowerweightliftingclub  Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdXpxtsBUS7iAiWlbHdDrQ To become a remote athlete and to find out more about how you can become part of the Willpower Remote Athlete Weightlifting Team. Visit the Willpower Website and fill out the extensive application form.   https://willpowerweightlifting.com/remote-athlete-application/  Produced by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES Edited by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES  Featuring JUSTIN HOLLY, JORDAN SAKKAS, SARAH KEDWARD, LEAH CLARKE AND MIKEY FARMER
Aug 1, 2021
1 hr 6 min
Hitting it Flat at The Red Brick
Welcome to the 5th episode of the Willpower Weightlifting Podcast At The Red Brick. We are happy to have with us today our head coach and host of the show Justin Holly, Welsh and GB Weightlifters Mikey Farmer and Jordan Sakkas, club captain Sarah Kedward and remote athlete all the way from Jordan; Nazih Mezayek.    Today on the podcast we discuss what it means to hit it flat, what is “unsanctioned training” and certain behaviours that athletes are expressing around the chalk bin.    To find out more about Willpower be sure to check out our Instagram page:  https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/    our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Willpowerweightliftingclub     our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdXpxtsBUS7iAiWlbHdDrQ      To become a remote athlete and to find out more about how you can become part of the Willpower Remote Athlete Weightlifting Team. Visit the Willpower Website and fill out the extensive application form.    https://willpowerweightlifting.com/remote-athlete-application/     Produced by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES  Edited by NICHOLAS TIBERIUS JONES & JUSTIN HOLLY Featuring JUSTIN HOLLY, JORDAN SAKKAS, SARAH KEDWARD, NAZIH MEZAYEK AND MIKEY FARMER
Jul 1, 2021
59 min
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