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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 59 MIN

Inside the Wild World of Women’s Arm Wrestling/Episode 13 Part 1

from Beer, Booze & B.S. Podcast · host Chrissy Bohnhoff

Live from Max’s Bar in Ham Lake, Minnesota, we dive into the wild world of women’s arm wrestling with two absolute powerhouses:Leah Hennessy – the #1 female arm wrestler in Ohio (Cincinnati) – and Katie “The Cleaner” Hanke from Portland, Oregon.We’re talking supermatches, tournament strategy, broken arms, dog-bite injuries, 7 rescue dogs, moonshine, iguanas, sobriety, strength training, and what it really takes to be a top female arm wrestler in a male-dominated sport… all while sipping our custom cocktail, the Flash Pin Fizz. 🍋🥂If you love arm wrestling, strong women, bar tournaments, combat sports stories, lifting, or just raw unfiltered conversation, this episode is for you.🏆 In This EpisodeFilming on location at Max’s Bar, Ham Lake, MN during a live arm wrestling tournamentLeah Hennessy on being ranked #1 in Ohio and why her size is both an advantage and a disadvantageThe mental game: social anxiety, pressure to win, and how she handles losing (and crying on the stage)The brutal truth about injuries:Dog bite on her hand with nerve damageHow arm breaks actually happen on the tableThe infamous broken arm at her second tournament – and why it was really the opponent’s technique7 rescue dogs, pit bulls, mastiffs, wolf mixes, and a free-range iguana living in a greenhouseMaking moonshine at home with an Amazon stillWorking hardwood floors and using a physical job as “built-in” trainingWhy she doesn’t want kids and chooses dogs, bikes, and toys insteadThen we sit down with Katie “The Cleaner” Hanke:Flying in from Oregon for two supermatches and a stacked women’s tournamentWhy she’s a better supermatch puller than tournament pullerHow she studies opponents using video, stats, and podcastsBreaking down top roll, hook, pronation, side pressure, straps, and why long arms can be a weaponStories of tiny farm-strong women (Mindy Woody, Lee Erin Wilson) crushing much bigger opponentsTraining breakdown:Hammer curls, static holds, cable work, back & coreHow much protein she eats daily to stay strongHer backstory: former severe alcoholic, pills, addiction, and getting sober since 2019Running her own house-cleaning business and how that inspired the nickname “The Cleaner”🍸 Today’s Cocktail – Flash Pin FizzOur AI-created house drink for this episode:Vodka + lemon + triple sec + simple syrup (or sugar water) + a splash of club sodaLight, bubbly, “margarita-lite” and perfect for a hot tournament day.⏯️ Watch More Beer, Booze & B.S.👉 Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the 🔔 so you don’t miss new episodes👉 Drop a comment: Which arm wrestling story blew your mind the most?👉 Want to be a guest or sponsor? Reach out and let’s talk.🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app – just search “Beer, Booze & B.S.”🔍 Keyword-Rich Tags Inside Descriptionwomen’s arm wrestling, female arm wrestler, arm wrestling tournament, bar arm wrestling, Max’s Bar Ham Lake, Leah Hennessy Ohio, Katie “The Cleaner” Hanke, women of arm wrestling, supermatch vs tournament, arm wrestling training tips, pronation and side pressure, broken arm arm wrestling, dog bite injury, moonshine maker, rescue pitbulls, strong women stories, Beer Booze and BS podcast#️⃣ Suggested Hashtags#womensarmwrestling #armwrestling #femaleathlete #strongwomen #beerboozeandbs #MaxsBar #LeahHennessy #KatieTheCleaner #barsports #podcastshow

Live from Max’s Bar in Ham Lake, Minnesota, we dive into the wild world of women’s arm wrestling with two absolute powerhouses:Leah Hennessy – the #1 female arm wrestler in Ohio (Cincinnati) – and Katie “The Cleaner” Hanke from Portland, Oregon.We’re talking supermatches, tournament strategy, broken arms, dog-bite injuries, 7 rescue dogs, moonshine, iguanas, sobriety, strength training, and what it really takes to be a top female arm wrestler in a male-dominated sport… all while sipping our custom cocktail, the Flash Pin Fizz. 🍋🥂If you love arm wrestling, strong women, bar tournaments, combat sports stories, lifting, or just raw unfiltered conversation, this episode is for you.🏆 In This EpisodeFilming on location at Max’s Bar, Ham Lake, MN during a live arm wrestling tournamentLeah Hennessy on being ranked #1 in Ohio and why her size is both an advantage and a disadvantageThe mental game: social anxiety, pressure to win, and how she handles losing (and crying on the stage)The brutal truth about injuries:Dog bite on her hand with nerve damageHow arm breaks actually happen on the tableThe infamous broken arm at her second tournament – and why it was really the opponent’s technique7 rescue dogs, pit bulls, mastiffs, wolf mixes, and a free-range iguana living in a greenhouseMaking moonshine at home with an Amazon stillWorking hardwood floors and using a physical job as “built-in” trainingWhy she doesn’t want kids and chooses dogs, bikes, and toys insteadThen we sit down with Katie “The Cleaner” Hanke:Flying in from Oregon for two supermatches and a stacked women’s tournamentWhy she’s a better supermatch puller than tournament pullerHow she studies opponents using video, stats, and podcastsBreaking down top roll, hook, pronation, side pressure, straps, and why long arms can be a weaponStories of tiny farm-strong women (Mindy Woody, Lee Erin Wilson) crushing much bigger opponentsTraining breakdown:Hammer curls, static holds, cable work, back & coreHow much protein she eats daily to stay strongHer backstory: former severe alcoholic, pills, addiction, and getting sober since 2019Running her own house-cleaning business and how that inspired the nickname “The Cleaner”🍸 Today’s Cocktail – Flash Pin FizzOur AI-created house drink for this episode:Vodka + lemon + triple sec + simple syrup (or sugar water) + a splash of club sodaLight, bubbly, “margarita-lite” and perfect for a hot tournament day.⏯️ Watch More Beer, Booze & B.S.👉 Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the 🔔 so you don’t miss new episodes👉 Drop a comment: Which arm wrestling story blew your mind the most?👉 Want to be a guest or sponsor? Reach out and let’s talk.🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app – just search “Beer, Booze & B.S.”🔍 Keyword-Rich Tags Inside Descriptionwomen’s arm wrestling, female arm wrestler, arm wrestling tournament, bar arm wrestling, Max’s Bar Ham Lake, Leah Hennessy Ohio, Katie “The Cleaner” Hanke, women of arm wrestling, supermatch vs tournament, arm wrestling training tips, pronation and side pressure, broken arm arm wrestling, dog bite injury, moonshine maker, rescue pitbulls, strong women stories, Beer Booze and BS podcast#️⃣ Suggested Hashtags#womensarmwrestling #armwrestling #femaleathlete #strongwomen #beerboozeandbs #MaxsBar #LeahHennessy #KatieTheCleaner #barsports #podcastshow

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Live from Max’s Bar in Ham Lake, Minnesota, we dive into the wild world of women’s arm wrestling with two absolute powerhouses:Leah Hennessy – the #1 female arm wrestler in Ohio (Cincinnati) – and Katie “The Cleaner” Hanke from Portland,...

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