The Working Man's Weightlifting Show

Oct 28 2024 79 ep. 43 mins 9
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Brothers Nick and Stephen Wiley invite you to The Working Man's Weightlifting Show, a relatable podcast for ordinary people who are committed to realistically incorporating health and fitness into their already busy lives. In an industry crowded by flashy aesthetics, photo-shopped abs, full-time camera crews, and misleading marketing, Nick and Stephen leverage their combined 26+ years of weightlifting experience to help clear the air on everyday fitness issues. Common discussion topics include no-nonsense nutrition, exercise tips for the manual labor workforce, best practices for office workers, building home gyms, recovering from injuries, workout programming, and much more.

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Bonus: Life, Lifting, and Music Update

Oct 28 2024 7 mins  
Bonus episode!Nick shares a quick update from half of the Dynamic Duo on taking a hiatus, having a 2nd child, and releasing new music. Expect to hear about:Where have we been for the last few months?The Wiley Bros.' new band - Token Sacrifice - releases a new single "In Memoriam" on November 15, 2024Pre-save the new track at music.workingmansweightlifting.comPlans for future episod

StrongLifts for the Working Man

Feb 14 2024 46 mins  
In episode 74, hosts Nick and Stephen offer their humble review of the StrongLifts weightlifting program. Topics include:StrongLifts 5x5 vs MadcowReview of the StrongLifts mobile appStrongLifts vs. Starting StrengthOur links:Instagram: @workingmansweightliftingDiscord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.comWebsite: www.workingmansweightlifting.comMerch: shop.workingmansweightlifting.

Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger for the Working Man

Jan 28 2024 43 mins  
In episode 73, hosts Nick and Stephen offer their humble review of Mike Matthews’ Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger weightlifting program. Topics include:Program structureStephen’s experience and outcomes on BBLSDiscussion of Mike Matthews in generalOur links:Instagram: @workingmansweightliftingDiscord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.comWebsite: www.workingmansweightlifting.comMe

Finding Passion After D1 Basketball w/ Landon Harris

Jan 07 2024 47 mins  
In episode 72, hosts Nick and Stephen welcome former Division 1 athlete, Landon Harris, to the guest microphone. Topics include:Finding passion in strength training after the “full time job” of Division 1 athleticsHow to influence your metabolismThe power cleanWhat mistakes to avoid after years of trainingOur links:Instagram: @workingmansweightliftingDiscord: discord.workingman

Unhinged BBQ Christmas 2023 w/ Our Dad

Dec 23 2023 43 mins  
In episode 71, hosts Nick and Stephen welcome The Man, The Myth, The Legend… Danny Hoots Wiley (their father) to the show. You’ll learn very little about weightlifting and you’ll have a great time doing it. Enjoy this glimpse into the mind of the tree from which the apples doth not fall far from. Also, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!Our links:Instagram: @

More Coffee More Lifts w/ Caleb Carson

Nov 20 2023 73 mins  
In episode 70, hosts Nick and Stephen welcome lifter and entrepreneur Caleb Carson, owner of Six Plates Coffee, to discuss lifting and caffeine. Topics include:Who is Caleb Carson?Recent obsessionsCaffeine’s effects on weightliftingLifting for new dadsGuest links:DISCLAIMER: Working Man’s Media, LLC was not compensated by Six Plates Coffee or our guest Caleb Carson. We have sha

Nutrition Fueled Strength w/ Pia Marangoni

May 11 2023 67 mins  
In episode 69, hosts Nick and Stephen welcome champion powerlifter and South African nutrition coach Pia Marangoni to share her thoughts on fueling strength training with proper nutrition. Topics include:Who is Pia Marangoni? Pia’s incredible journey from a sedentary life to champion powerliftingWhat’s it like being a nutrition coach for strength athletes?Fueling workouts with

What The Heck Is A CGM? w/ Carlee Hayes

Apr 02 2023 60 mins  
In episode 68, hosts Nick and Stephen welcome guest registered dietician Carlee Hayes, RDN, to discuss Continuous Glucose Monitors. Topics include:Who is Carlee Hayes? What's it like being a registered dietician?What is glucose and why does it matter?What is a CGM?What can we learn from monitoring glucose both in the gym and in everyday life?How much does a CGM service like Nutrise

Rows! Rows! Rows!

Feb 05 2023 35 mins  
In episode 67, hosts Nick and Stephen take on rows head-first. Topics include:Types of rowsNecessary equipmentWhere to start if you’re new to rowsWhy do rows?Links:Instagram: @workingmansweightliftingDiscord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.comWebsite: www.workingmansweightlifting.comMerch: shop.workingmansweightlifting.comSupport the show: support.workingmansweightlifting.comRe

New Year New Program

Jan 22 2023 30 mins  
In episode 66, hosts Nick and Stephen talk new challenges for 2023 and how they’ve come around to a new weightlifting program for 2023.StrongLifts 5x5Madcow 5x5Challenges of lifting after becoming a father.Links:Instagram: @workingmansweightliftingDiscord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.comWebsite: www.workingmansweightlifting.comMerch: shop.workingmansweightlifting.comSupport