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Welcome To-TheBar, there's strength in every story. Pull up a seat, grab a drink and settle in as we set about talking all things competitive weightlifting. From weightlifting news and post competition reviews to giving a platform to the unsung heros of the weightlifting community to tell their stories, we're hoping we've got something for you. What makes us different from all those other weightlifting podcasts? Well, you’ve read the coaches stories, the athlete interviews, the ex-athlete commentaries… perhaps now it’s time to give the ramblings from the technical officials a try…. ?
Episodes
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British Weightlifting Championships 2026, Paddy Haynes Open Farm Strongman Comp Reviews!
Join Aaron and Jess as they review the 2026 British Weightlifting Championships in Telford and the Paddy Haynes Open Farm Strongman competition, exploring technique, atmosphere, and community spirit.
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Kristian McPhee on Coaching, British Weightlifting, Talent Retention and Building London Strength
Coach Kristian McPhee joins Aaron and Jess to discuss developing young male lifters, training alongside Olympic greats, and the philosophy behind London Strength and Brunel Weightlifting Club. This episode offers a rare insight into the mind of one of British weightlifting's most thoughtful...
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British Weightlifting – Talent Pathways, Arnold Classics, and the World of Strongman
To The Bar: Season 3 Premiere! Join Aaron and Jess as they kick off Season 3 with a deep dive into British Weightlifting's talent ID system, review their experience at the 2026 Arnold Classics at the Birmingham NEC, and explore the growing crossover between weightlifting and strongman. A New...
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Weightlifting English Championships, Para Powerlifting, ATHX and British Powerlifting SBD Classic Open 2025
Join British Weightlifting Technical Officials Aaron and Jess as they review three major 2025 UK strength events: the English Champs, ATHX, and the SBD Classic. Get the insider's perspective. In this comprehensive episode of To The Bar, hosts Aaron Holt and Jess Roebuck-Slaney sit down to unpack…
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Behind the Barbell at the 2025 Rogue Invitational & LUXIAOJUN UK, Colten Mertens, Laura Horvarth, Mitch Hooper, Laura Underdown.
Behind the Barbell at the 2025 Rogue Invitational Join To The Bar behind the scenes at the 2025 Rogue Invitational in Aberdeen as LuxiaoJun UK's media team, capturing Colten Mertens and the world's strongest. A Front-Row Seat to Strength History To The Bar takes you beyond the platform and into…
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Mem's Weightlifting: Inside Britain's Most Innovative Club With Mehmed Fikretov & Silvia Szabo
Get behind the scenes at Mem's Weightlifting with Mehmed and Silvia. Learn their Rush Slowly philosophy, training secrets, and community mission. Where World-Class Meets Community Heart A quick note: you might hear the occasional rumble of trains overhead - we recorded this episode right in the...
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207 - Lift Me Up, Mem's Weightlifting & Rogue Invitationals
Lift Me Up 2025, Mem's Junior Showcase & Rogue Invitationals: Community, Charity, and the Future of Weightlifting Relive Emily Muskett’s Lift Me Up 2025, celebrate Mem’s Juniors, and preview our Rogue Invitational coverage. Powered by LuXiaoJun UK. Where Compassion Meets Competition. In this...
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206 - British Weightlifting Championships 2025: Triumphs, Tears, and the Future of UK Weightlifting
British Weightlifting Championships 2025: Triumphs, Tears, and the Future of UK WeightliftingRelive the 2025 British Champs through the eyes of technical officials, Athletes and Coaches, Aaron & Jess. Record lifts, athlete breakthroughs, and the power of community. Watch now! To The Bar is...
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Nigel Barber – Redefining Inclusivity British Weightlifting with WODAPTIVE and the Adaptive Open.
To The Bar ft. Nigel Barber – Redefining Inclusivity in Weightlifting with WODAPTIVE and the Adaptive Open.To The Bar is officially sponsored by LUXIAOJUN UK – Where performance meets purpose. Trigger Warning: Brief references to self harm &/or suicide Join Aaron Holt and Jess Roebuck-Slaney in...
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LUXIAOJUN EU CEO, Lee– Elevating Weightlifting Through Innovation & Community. By the Weightlifter, for the Weightlifter
Join Aaron Holt and Jess Roebuck-Slaney in this milestone Episode 204 of To The Bar, officially sponsored by Luxiaojun UK (luxiaojun.co.uk) as they welcome Lee, CEO of LuXiaoJun EU, for an inspiring conversation about bridging high-performance gear with grassroots growth in Olympic weightlifting....
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To The Bar ft. Claire Deacon – Innovating Weightlifting Events & Championing Inclusivity
Join Aaron Holt and Jess Roebuck-Slaney in this dynamic episode of To The Bar, recorded live at the 2025 BUCS Weightlifting Championships in Brunel, as they sit down with Claire Deacon—British Weightlifting’s Events Lead, coach, and driving force behind groundbreaking competitions. Claire’s dual...
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202 - Julie Morrish | British Weightlifting Youth & Junior Squad | European Championships
🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! Join Aaron and Jess at Oxford PowerSports for an inspiring conversation with Julie Morrish—British Weightlifting’s unsung hero, master coach, and architect of tomorrow’s champions! 🏋️♀️ 🌟 From Masters Champion to Mentor: Once a dominant force in the 53kg class (2x British...
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201 - English Championships 2024 Debrief | Behind the Scenes at the NEC, Birmingham’s Biggest Lifts & TO Survival Secrets | Strength in Every Story
🎙️ To The Bar: English Championships 2024 Debrief | Behind the Scenes at the NEC, Birmingham’s Biggest Lifts & TO Survival Secrets | Strength in Every Story Step into the chaos and glory of the 2024 British Weightlifting English Championships! Fresh off the platform at Birmingham’s iconic NEC,...
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Paris 2024 Olympics Weightlifting Debrief | Emily Campbell’s Glory, Nino Drama & Lasha’s Bittersweet Farewell | Strength in Every Story
🎙️ To The Bar: Paris 2024 Olympics Weightlifting Debrief | Emily Campbell’s Glory, Nino Drama & Lasha’s Bittersweet Farewell | Strength in Every Story The Olympic barbells have fallen silent, but the echoes of Paris 2024’s weightlifting spectacle still ring loud! Join Aaron and Jess—fresh off…
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112 - British Championships 2024 with Emily Muskett | Olympian, World Medalist & BWL’s Talent Transfer Lead on Postpartum Lifting, Tokyo & Building Weightlifting’s Future | Strength in Every Story
🎙️ To The Bar: Episode 112 – Emily Muskett | Olympian, World Medalist & BWL’s Talent Architect on Postpartum Lifting, Tokyo Trauma & Building Weightlifting’s Future | Strength in Every Story From Olympic heartbreak to European glory—and now shaping the next generation—Emily Muskett (3x...
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111 - British Weightlifting, The Club Cup Revolution | Henry Woodason & Przemek Borak on Redefining Competitive Weightlifting | Strength in Every Story
🎙️ To The Bar: Episode 111 – The Club Cup Revolution | Henry Woodason & Przemek Borak on Redefining Competitive Weightlifting | Strength in Every Story Meet the visionary coaches shaking up UK weightlifting! Join Aaron and Jess as they sit down with Henry Woodason (Guildford Weightlifting Club)...
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110 - British Universities Championships 2024 Debrief | Behind the Platform Drama & Student Athlete Triumphs | Strength in Every Story
🎙️ To The Bar: Episode 110 – BUCS Weightlifting 2024 Debrief | Behind the Platform Drama & Student Athlete Triumphs | Strength in Every Story The barbells are racked, the chalk dust has settled—but the excitement of BUCS Weightlifting 2024 is just heating up! Join Aaron and Jess, British...
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109 - British Masters Champs 2024 (Part 2) | Age is Just a Number, Strength is Forever | Strength in Every Story
🎙️ To The Bar: Episode 109 – British Masters Champs 2024 (Part 2) | Age is Just a Number, Strength is Forever | Strength in Every Story The platform isn’t done yet—Aaron and Jess are back with Part 2 of their electrifying coverage of the 2024 British Masters Weightlifting Championships in…
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108 - British Masters Champs 2024 | Age is Just a Number, Strength is Forever | Strength in Every Story
🎙️ To The Bar: Episode 108 – British Masters Champs 2024 | Age is Just a Number, Strength is Forever | Strength in Every Story Step onto the platform with Aaron and Jess as they recap an unforgettable Day 1 at the 2024 British Masters Weightlifting Championships in Bangor—a event where grit,...
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107 - Khrys Speed (Ronin Strength) on Coaching, CrossFit, and Building Weightlifting’s Future | Strength in Every Stor
🎙️ To The Bar: Episode 107 – Khrys Speed (Ronin Strength) on Coaching, CrossFit, and Building Weightlifting’s Future | Strength in Every Story Join Aaron and Jess for a dynamic conversation with Khrys Speed—founder of Ronin Strength, British Weightlifting coach, and a powerhouse bridging rugby...
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106 - BWL CEO Matt Curtain on Weightlifting’s Future, Paris 2024 & the CrossFit Connection | Strength in Every Story
🎙️ To The Bar: Episode 106 – BWL CEO Matt Curtain on Weightlifting’s Future, Paris 2024 & the CrossFit Connection | Strength in Every Story Join Aaron and Jess for an exclusive sit-down with Matt Curtain, CEO of British Weightlifting (BWL), IWF Executive Board Member, and one of the most...
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105 - BWL English Championships 2023 Debrief | Strength in Every Story | Behind the Scenes with Technical Officials
To The Bar: Episode 105 – BWL English Championships 2023 Debrief | Strength in Every Story | Behind the Scenes with Technical Officials Ever wondered what goes on behind the lifting platform at a major weightlifting championship? Strap in—this episode is your backstage pass! Join Aaron and Jess,...
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104 - Jess’ “Piece of the Platform” | Strength in Every Story | Weightlifting Community Q&A
To The Bar: Episode 104 – Jess’ “Piece of the Platform” | Strength in Every Story | Weightlifting Community Q&A Step into the spotlight with Jess Roebuck-Slaney in this empowering installment of To The Bar’s “Strength in Every Story” series! As a British Weightlifting technical official, coach…
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103 - Aaron’s “Piece of the Platform” | Strength in Every Story | Weightlifting Community Q&A
To The Bar: Episode 103 – Aaron’s “Piece of the Platform” | Strength in Every Story | Weightlifting Community Q&A Dive into the heart of the weightlifting community with To The Bar’s special “Strength in Every Story” series! In this shorter-but-mighty episode, host Aaron Holt steps into the...
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102 - IWF World's, Strategy Plan & anti-doping, what are SARMS?
Pull up a seat and join Aaron and Jess for an in-depth, 90-minute dive into the latest happenings in the world of competitive weightlifting! In this episode, we break down the key moments from the IWF World Championships, including the shocking weigh-in experience of Kate Vibert and our take on…
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To The Bar 101 - Intro Pod
Meet Aaron and Jess—British Weightlifting technical officials, accomplished athletes, seasoned coaches, and the dynamic hosts of the brand-new podcast, To the Bar! What started as a simple cheat sheet for the TCRR’s at tier-one competitions quickly evolved into something much bigger: a thriving...
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Welcome To-TheBar, there's strength in every story. Pull up a seat, grab a drink and settle in as we set about talking all things competitive weightlifting. From weightlifting news and post competition reviews to giving a platform to the unsung heros of the weightlifting community to tell their stories, we're hoping we've got something for you. What makes us different from all those other weightlifting podcasts? Well, you’ve read the coaches stories, the athlete interviews, the ex-athlete commentaries… perhaps now it’s time to give the ramblings from the technical officials a try…. ?
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