ICN Great Lakes Classic 2026: Full Show Recap | Episode 18 Season 2

It's a show recap episode - and what a show it was! Chris and Rachel are back from the ICN Great Lakes Classic in Taupo, breaking down every category from Women's Bodybuilding to Bikini, with honest takes on placings, posing, and the athletes who stood out (and a few who were in the wrong category entirely).They cover the men's divisions, a stacked Figure lineup, the return of Runway (now with a 40+ class), the Transformation category - and they have some strong words for keyboard warriors who think it's okay to tear down transformation athletes online. Don't be that person.Plus: a six-hour commute, a volunteer Instagram live held together with power banks and good intentions, and Rachel's swim coach voice making an unexpected appearance.00:00 - Intro and weekend recap02:30 - The venue, the vibe, and the livestream drama05:00 - Women's Bodybuilding10:00 - Men's Bodybuilding16:00 - Pro Qualifier breakdown (what does PQ actually mean?)20:00 - Figure25:00 - Classic Figure30:00 - Swimsuit - first timers, novice, and open40:00 - Runway (including the new 40+ class)48:00 - Classic Physique52:00 - Transformation - and a message to the haters56:00 - Wellness1:02:00 - Fitness Model1:08:00 - Bikini Model1:16:00 - Sports Model1:19:00 - Wrap-up, season prep tips, and suit order remindersLike and subscribe on Spotify and YouTube - it helps more than you'd think.Find us here:🎧 Follow The Macro Lounge on Spotify📸 Instagram: @macro_lounge_podcast▶ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheMacroLoungePodcast⁠📩 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Work with us:👙 Posing School: Accentuate Posing Academy ⁠https://www.instagram.com/accentuate_posing_academy/⁠💪 Coaching with Chris: Team Bold Physique ⁠https://www.instagram.com/teamboldphysique/⁠✨ Competition Bikinis with Rachel: Accentuate Bikinis ⁠https://www.instagram.com/accentuatebikinis/⁠