Marc Sanchez: Powerlifting, Strongman, and Building the Next Generation | Angry Dad Podcast

In this episode, Angry Dad sits down with veteran powerlifter and strongman Marc Sanchez (@LegendofMarc). They dive deep into competing at elite shows, the experience of the Santa Monica Classic, representing the Filipino community in strength sports, promoting strongman shows, and the reality of sponsorships. This one’s packed with raw honesty, laughs, and valuable lessons for athletes and fans alike. Marc Snachez Instagram https://www.instagram.com/legendofmarc/Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@legendofmarc_ Article: https://angrydadpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/09/marc-sanchez-strongman-powerlifter-and.html0:00 – Sponsor shoutouts (Everyday Fit Life & Max Performance Peptides)2:10 – Introducing guest Marc Sanchez4:25 – First meetings & the Official Strongman Games6:00 – Competing at the Santa Monica Classic with Martins Licis8:45 – The energy of performing in front of a live, organic crowd11:20 – Representing the Filipino community in Strongman14:30 – Size, stereotypes, and making your frame work in strongman18:15 – Static lifts & elite powerlifting background (840 squat, 420 bench, 815 deadlift)22:40 – Training PRs: 881 squat, 926 deadlift26:00 – Thor, Hafthor Björnsson, and breaking world deadlift records31:15 – Strongman camaraderie vs powerlifting culture36:40 – Promoting his first novice-level show in Colorado45:00 – Behind-the-scenes stress, logistics, and costs of running a show52:30 – Building the next generation of strongman competitors59:15 – The grind of back-to-back shows & competing smart1:05:00 – Sponsorships: chasing vs being the billboard1:15:00 – Recovery, health, and longevity in strength sports1:22:20 – Lessons from Mark Felix & competing into your 50s1:28:10 – The business side of strongman and athlete responsibility1:35:45 – Have fun or what’s the point?1:38:00 – Where to find Mark Sanchez onlineAngry Dad Links https://lnk.bio/angrydadpodcast Inner Circle Podcast NetworkInstagram @innercirclepn https://www.instagram.com/innercirclepn/Twitter @InnerCirlcePN https://www.innercirclepn.comWebsite https://www.innercirclepn.com Support the Angry Dad Podcast Want to support the Angry Dad? Join my Supporters Club and help keep the show going! 👉 Join here The Sponsor of Angry Dad Podcast Everyday Fit Life  https://everydayfitlife.myshopify.com 20% Discount (AngryDad) Max Performance Peptide https://maxperformancepeptides.com 10% off (AngryDad) #AngryDadPodcast #AngryDad #Motivation