Forsaken Warrior Podcast

In this episode, I (@forsakenwarrior) get a chance to sit down and interview one of my favorite 181 pound powerlifters in Texas, Geramy Alexander (@g.a.powerlifting.181). Geramy talks about how he went from a single ply lifter to becoming obsessed with raw. We talk about his hype in the gym and him head butting out a window! Forsaken Warrior Podcast is recorded live out of Destination Dallas Gym (@destinationdallastexas) located at 1300 N. Central Expy in Allen, Texas. We would like to the opportunity to thank the podcast sponsors for all their support! GASP Inc. @gaspofficial , Better Bodies @Betterbodiesofficial , Destination Dallas @destinationdallastexas, and @Pioneer_Fit use code FWP10 for 10% all their items including custom weight belts. Music by Blink Mob, follow them on SoundCloud @ Blink Mob

In this episode of Forsaken Warrior Podcast, Alexis (@crossfit_bodybuilder) and I sit down with her Dad Greg Ewers. This episode is highly entertaining to say the least. Greg runs us through interesting stories including his ambition as a young man to be a male stripper. Greg is a man that has had multiple near death experiences and has survived each and everyone of them. From contracting MRSA, Hip replacements, Strokes and heart attacks. We never got a chance to reply dive into his love of bodybuilding, but we will definitely have him on the episode again.. Forsaken Warrior Podcast is recorded live at Destination Dallas Gym (@destinationdallastexas) Located at 1300 N. Central Expy Allen, Texas. Forsaken Warrior Podcast would like to thank our supporters and sponsors, GASP Inc., Better Bodies, and General Leather Craft aka @pioneer_fit enjoy 10% all their products including custom embroidered weight belts. Visit their website at www.generalleathercraft.com Intro and Outro music has been Witten and produced by Blink Mob (@Blink_mob). find their music on Soundcloud, You Tube and Instagram.

In this episode of Forsaken Warrior Podcast, Alexis (@crossfit_bodybuilder) and I (@Forsakenwarrior)sit down with Destination Dallas (@destinationdallastexas) resident Strongman competitor Austin Haye (@tx_Strength). Austin takes us through how he started out his lengthy strongman career starting in college into competing for the Texas Strongest man title and being invited to the Arnolds! Austin also tells us about a heart scan he had done that has changed his mindset for training and dieting in order to prevent possible future health issues. Forsaken Warrior Podcast is recorded live from Destination Dallas Gym (@destinationdallastexas) located at: 1300 N. Central Expy. Allen,TX Podcast is proudly sponsored by: GASP apparel (@GASPofficial) , Better bodies (@betterbodiesofficial) and General Leather Craft aka (Pioneer_Fit) use code "FWP10" to receive 10% off any item on their site www.generlleathercraft.com Music by: Blink Mob, you can find them on Soundcloud or instagram @blink_Mob

This Episode of the Forsaken Warrior Podcast, I (@forsakenwarrior) sit down and talk with the legendary Josh Bryant (@jailhousestrong). We talk about Josh's time as an athlete in the sport of powerlifting and some of his greatest achievements such as a 600+ pound bench and 800+ pound deadlift and squat prior to him really diving himself into the word of coaching. Josh has many of the powerlifting top athletes that currently coach under him or have at one point. He also explains where to find his well written informative books on amazon! Forsaken Warrior Podcast is filed onsite at Destination Dallas Gym (@destinationdallastexas) located at 1300 N. Central Expy. Allen, Texas Music credit to Blink Mob. You can find them on Soundcloud. Also thank you to the podcast sponsors and affiliates: @pioneer_fit use code FWP10 for 10% off @GASPofficial @officialbetterbodies

In this Episode Alexis (@crossfit_bodybuilder) and I (@forsakenwarrior) sit down with Destination Dallas Gym member and resident powerlifter Chris Saldana (@toro_strong). Chris explains how he has grown as a lifter, from wanting to be the strongest teenager in the world as well as some of his life story along the way. Chris also talks about some of his accomplishments in the sport like 900 pond squats at the ripe young age of 21. Forsaken Warrior Podcast is recorded onsite at Destination Dallas Gym (@destinationdallastexas) located at 1300 North Central Expy, Allen, Texas Intro and Outro music by: Blink Mob, find them Soundcloud Soundcloud.com/blink-mob and on instagram @blink_mob

In this episode of Forsaken Warrior Podcast, Alexis Ewers (@crossfit_bodybuider) and I (@forsakenwarrior) sit down with the owner of Destination Dallas Gym Michael Johansson (@Michael.johansson.98). We find out that Michael is the man behind the scenes of the operation but is responsible for the continued growth of not only the gym but his apparel Better Bodies and GASP Inc as well. Michael also covers immigrating his family from Stockholm Sweden to the United States and becoming a successful businessman along the way. Michael is not just a one trick pony though, he also goes into a little bit about his personal hobbies and passion for Motocross and Auto Racing as well!

Episode 1A with Forsaken Warrior Podcast guest Alexis Ewers aka @crossfit_bodybuilder on instagram. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series. Alexis has such a huge story to tell that we had to break it up into two segments! Shes a huge inspiration and motivation to women and men starting out in fitness. I get to sit down with her in this episode really just so everyone can see a little bit of her personality. Alexis touches only on small parts of why she got into fitness as well as a childhood and family life that involved unique living situations growing up, as well as experiencing parents addiction to drugs. In episode 2 she will go much more in depth. Forsaken Warrior Podcast will like to thank its long time sponsor Pioneer Powerlifting better known as @pioneer_fit on instagram. They are the makers of custom embroidered and exotic skin weight belts. Check out their website www.generalleathercraft.com and use code FWP10 to receive 10% off anything on their site. Forsaken Warrior Podcast would also like to thank Forsaken Warriors Band for the custom intro music for this podcast. Check them out on instagram and Facebook.

In this episode of Forsaken Warrior Podcast we sit down with Adaptive Athlete Zach Ruhl (@pitbullruhl). We talk about the deformity with Zach's legs the he was born with that ultimately led to his mothers decision to have his legs amputated. Zach goes on to explain life growing up, playing football and becoming one of the best Crossfit athletes in the game. Forsaken Warrior Podcast is sponsored by Pioneer Powerlifting, makers of custom embroidered weight belts and other powerlifting accessories. check them out at www.generalleathercraft.com and on instagram @pioneer_fit. use code FWP10 for 10% off your entire order. Forsaken Warrior Podcast music was created and produced by Forsaken Warriors Band. check them out on instagram @forsakenwarriorsband and on Facebook.

Forsaken Warrior Podcast is finally back!!!! In this episode we sit down with owner and head coach of Dubs Barbell Club in Spring Texas Justin Dubs. He tells us how Dubs Barbell was created as well as his darker past in which he learned hard life lessons through some time spent in prison as well as overcoming his addiction to pain medication as well as his constant battles that he continues on his quest to maintain his sobriety. This is definitely an episode you want to tune in to! Forsaken Warrior Podcast is proudly sponsored by Pioneer Powerlifting , makers of custom embroidered weight belts and other powerlifting accessories. find them on Instagram @pioneer_fit as well as on the web at www.generalleathercraft.com use code "FWP10" at check out for 10 percent off your entire order. Podcast music was created and produced by Forsaken Warriors Band. check them out on instagram and facebook under @forsakenwarriorsband. Dubs Barbell Club is located at 3315 Spring Cypress Rd. #5B Spring,Texas 77388 follow them on Instagram @dubsbarbellclub and on the web www.dubsbarbell.com

In this episode of Forsaken Warrior Podcast, Host Steve Johnson (@forsakenwarrior) is joined by fellow Chicagoan Christy Senay (@krispy_kremez) an Special Guest Co-Host Claudia Garcia (@ohhshititsclaudia). Christy is a resident powerlifter of the gym Rockwell Barbell located here in Chicago where she trains and coaches athletes of all levels of Powerlifting as well as general fitness. Christy talks about her childhood as well as how being involved in general fitness she ended up finding a passion as an up and coming Female athlete in Powerlifting representing the midwest. Forsaken Warrior Podcast is proud to be sponsored by Apeman Strong and General Leather Craft AKA Pioneer Fit. Follow Apeman Strong on their Instagram @apemanstrong as well as their website www.apemanstrong.com for all your apparel needs. Follow General Leather Craft on their Instagram @pioneer_fit and their website www.generalleathercraft.com . They are the makers of the customized weightlifting belts as well as various other gear. listeners of this podcast can enjoy 10% off their purchase off ANYTHNG from their site by using the code "FWP10" at checkout. Forsaken Warrior Podcast would also like to thank the band Forsaken Warriors Band for providing the intro and outro music to the podcast. go find them on instagram @forsakenwarriorsband as well as Facebook.

Episode #20 Steve Johnson (@forsakenwarrior) and Co Host Tom Finn (@huckfinnbarbell) hang out with guest Jared Simmons (@trexpowerlifting). Jared is a "Little Person" involved in the sport of powerlifting. Jared, although small shares huge stories with Tom and me. Ranging from life growing as a little person, being a stand up comedian, hanging out with legendary Pantera Drummer Vinnie Paul and overcoming addiction and alcoholism. Forsaken Warrior Podcast would like to thank our sponsors: Apeman Strong- Apparel for people who lift heavy weights! find them on the web at www.apemanstrong.com and also on Instagram @apemanstrong Thank you to our sponsor Pioneer Fit- Makers of custom embroidered weight belts and other powerlifting accessories. Find them on the web at www.generalleathercraft.com and also in Instagram @pioneer_fit. Use the code "FWP10" for 10% off their entire site!! Podcast Intro and Outro music was written and produced by Forsaken Warriors Band. Find them on FaceBook as Forsaken Warriors Band as well as Instagram @forsakenwarriorsband. Episodes of Forsaken Warrior Podcast are Edited and Produced inside the walls of The Chicago Barbell Compound. "The Strongest Gym In Chicago." find us on the web at www.chicagobarbellcompound.com and on Instagram @chicagobarbellcompound. The Gym Is located at 6325 N. Avondale Ave Suite 110, Chicago< Illinois 60631.

Episode # 15 with special guest coming all the way from New Orleans Louisiana , Luke Hawx. This podcast is nothing short of pure entertainment. Luke talks about his life as a Pro wrestler, Stuntman, Actor and just being and all around badass. Luke is also the owner and operator of Wildkats Sports Entertainment which encompasses his very own wrestling federation as well as Wrestling school. he travels from city to city providing world class entertainment as well as sportsmanship. Special guest Co Host Chris Craft better known as @C3muscle and I ( @forsakenwarrior) get a lessen on Life, Love, and acting from the man @lukehawx504. episode brought to you by Apeman Strong , apparel for people who lift heavy weights. find them on the web at www.apemanstrong.com and on Instagram @apemanstrong Also General Leather Craft, maker of custom embroidered weight lifting belts and lifting gear. Find them on the web at www.generalleathercraft.com or instgram @pioneer_fit. use the code FWP10 at checkout for 10% off your purchases. Intro music and outdo written and produced by Forsaken Warriors Band, find them on Instagram and Facebook @forsakenwarriorsband Episodes of Forsaken Warrior Podcast are Recorded and edited at Chicago Barbell Compound, the strongest gym in Chicago. find them on the web at www.chicagobarbellcompound.com or on Instagram at @chicagobarbellcompound.

In this episode of Forsaken Warrior Podcast Steve Johnson (@forsakenwarrior) sits down to interview the brothers and owners of Apeman Strong (@apemanstrong). We talk about the beginning of Apeman Strong and their love for Powerlifting and how they have essentially built an empire and massive following in powerlifting through the deep messages they send that seem to connect with people like no other. Forsaken Warrior Podcast is sponsored by Apeman Strong, find them at www.apemanstrong.com as well as their Instagram @apemanstrong also check out our Sponsor General Leather Craft, makers of fine custom embroidered weight lifting belts. Find them at www.generalleathercraft.com or on Instagram @pioneer_fit . Use code "FWP10" at check out for a special discount to our listeners . This Podcast Is produced and edited by Steve Johnson (Forsaken Warrior)out of Chicago Barbell Compound the strongest gym in Chicago! check out our website www.chicagobarbellcompound.com and Instagram @chicagobarbellcompound Music was written and produced for this Podcast by Forsaken Warriors Band. follow them at @forsakenwarriorsband on Instagram.

Episode #8 Steve Johnson (@forsakenwarrior) sits down with World Strongest Man competitor and Masters World Record Holder in powerlifting Nick Best (@nickbeststrongman) where Nick speaks about his performance at the 2017 Worlds Strongest Man in Botswana Southern Africa. Nick recently Qualified for the 2018 Worlds Strongest man with a Second Place finish at a qualifier in Indiana, Forsaken Warrior Podcast is Broadcasted live from Chicago Barbell Compound ) (@chicagobarbellcompound). visit the gyms website at www.chicagobarbellcompound.com A shoutout to our sponsors Apeman Strong Apparel ( @apemanstrong) also available at www.apemanstrong.com also visit our sponsor General Leather Craft (@pioneer_fit) for all your weight belt custom embroidery needs at www.generalleathercraft.com

Episode #6 Steve Johnson (@forsakenwarrior) sits down with legendary Stan Efferding (@stanefferding) where Stan Explains Importance of Blood Tests.

In this episode Steve Johnson (@forsakenwarrior) sits down with Brandon Allen (@Brandon_allen88) at his gym Filthy Power in North Las Vegas. Brandon Talks about his recent weight loss and some recent health scares.

In this episode Steve Johnson (@forsakenwarrior) hangs out with Steph Powell (@steph_eff15) and Micah Marino (@micah_marino)at their home in Las Vegas where Steph Explain Micah's obsession with hairspray.

Steve Johnson (Forsaken Warrior) and Chris Craft (C3 Muscle) hang out with our favorite country boy powerlifter Brandon Franklin. In this episode Brandon explains how he maintains one amazing hair do while he squats!

In the very first episode Steve Johnson (Forsaken Warrior) and Chris Craft (C3 Muscle) sit down with the infamous Pete Rubish in Knoxville Tennessee where Pete proclaims he will never squat in training again.