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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.
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- 0:00 – Sponsor shoutouts (Everyday Fit Life & Max Performance Peptides)
- 2:10 – Introducing guest Marc Sanchez
- 4:25 – First meetings & the Official Strongman Games
- 6:00 – Competing at the Santa Monica Classic with Martins Licis
- 8:45 – The energy of performing in front of a live, organic crowd
- 11:20 – Representing the Filipino community in Strongman
- 14:30 – Size, stereotypes, and making your frame work in strongman
- 18:15 – Static lifts & elite powerlifting background (840 squat, 420 bench, 815 deadlift)
- 22:40 – Training PRs: 881 squat, 926 deadlift
- 26:00 – Thor, Hafthor Björnsson, and breaking world deadlift records
- 31:15 – Strongman camaraderie vs powerlifting culture
- 36:40 – Promoting his first novice-level show in Colorado
- 45:00 – Behind-the-scenes stress, logistics, and costs of running a show
- 52:30 – Building the next generation of strongman competitors
- 59:15 – The grind of back-to-back shows & competing smart
- 1:05:00 – Sponsorships: chasing vs being the billboard
- 1:15:00 – Recovery, health, and longevity in strength sports
- 1:22:20 – Lessons from Mark Felix & competing into your 50s
- 1:28:10 – The business side of strongman and athlete responsibility
- 1:35:45 – Have fun or what’s the point?
- 1:38:00 – Where to find Mark Sanchez online
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