Peak Speak - A Powerlifting Podcast

Thomas Lilley & John Sheridan

A Powerlifting podcast from two of Australia's most sought after strength coaches, Thomas Lilley and John Sheridan. Thomas is the owner of PTC Gold Coast gym in Queensland and John is the owner of Burley Strength gym in Canberra. Join them as they talk all things Powerlifting and interview some of the world's greatest names in the sport.

  • 55 minutes 19 seconds
    Peak Speak Episode 200: 200 EPISODES!

    Thomas and John reflect on 200 episodes of Peak Speak, and dive deep into how their training has evolved and shaped itself over the years.

    25 August 2024, 11:32 pm
  • 39 minutes 59 seconds
    Peak Speak Episode 199: Autonomy In Lifting

    Thomas and John discuss how different lifters require different levels of coaching, and the idea of learning enough through coaching to continue the journey independently. 

    14 July 2024, 8:54 pm
  • 30 minutes 38 seconds
    Peak Speak Episode 198: Content Creators

    Thomas and John talk about the intersection between content creators and experts (or lack thereof), and what qualifies as good quality information and sources. 

    10 June 2024, 10:14 pm
  • 45 minutes 54 seconds
    Peak Speak Episode 197: You Get To Train

    This is a bit of a two in one episode! Starting with a rant about Australian Powerlifting federations, Thomas and John then weigh up the difference in results between serious lifters with impeccable tracking and programming, versus those without the means to go 'all in'. At the end of the day, you get to train, and that's a gift. 

    19 May 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 57 seconds
    Peak Speak Episode 196: Science Stuff

    Thomas Lilley and John Sheridan, delve into the age-old clash between science nerds and meatheads within the powerlifting community. 🏋️‍♂️🧪

    28 April 2024, 8:28 pm
  • 52 minutes 38 seconds
    Peak Speak Episode 195: 250k Downloads!

    On today's episode, media manager Sam Williams (@leumasthegreat) joins Thomas and John to celebrate 250k downloads, with a recap of our journey along the way and how we think Powerlifting has changed during this time.

    11 March 2024, 8:20 pm
  • 43 minutes 28 seconds
    Peak Speak Episode 194: Tripods BANNED!?

    In another controversial Peak Speak episode, Thomas and John discuss some recent internet drama surrounding the use of tripods in the gym environment.

    11 February 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 28 seconds
    Peak Speak Episode 193: The Spiciest Episode Yet...

    There's been a huge drama in the Australian Powerlifting world recently, and we're finally getting the chance to cover it...

    17 December 2023, 7:31 pm
  • 38 minutes 15 seconds
    Peak Speak Episode 192: Paralysis By Analysis

    Great powerlifters work hard and train intelligently, but at what point does overthinking impact your performance? Thomas and John discuss this today on a whole new episode of Peak Speak. 

    26 November 2023, 8:30 pm
  • 35 minutes 30 seconds
    Peak Speak Episode 191: When Life Throws Curveballs...

    Goal setting and planning is often your best chance of success. But even if you're fully prepared, things don't always work out. John recounts a recent experience of this and reflects on his mental state in navigating the feelings around things just not going to plan. 

    5 November 2023, 8:30 pm
  • 26 minutes 1 second
    Peak Speak Episode 190: The Competition Experience

    How does the experience of competing change the further into your lifting career you get? Find out on this week's Peak Speak! 

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    30 July 2023, 9:00 pm
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