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SOLO EPISODE OH GOD. It's ok. Some updates on the ME monster and then we talk about the 5 most common mistakes I see new Highland Games Athletes make. Sport Kilt - use code 'heavylight' to save 10% Fraternity of Giants - use code 'heavylight' to save 10% Heavy/Light Programming Throw Bros. - use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

I was super excited about the chance to sit down and talk throwing and plenty more with Throw Bros. Sponsored Athlete and former World Record Holder Jarvina Routt. She's been on my list of folks to chat with for a while, and she didn't disappoint! Sport Kilt - use code 'heavylight' to save 10% Fraternity of Giants - use code 'heavylight' to save 10% Heavy/Light Programming Throw Bros. - use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

Start to finish, an excellent conversation with Pro Athlete and Sacramento State Throws Coach Kyle Lillie. We get into it all: the difference between throwing in college and throwing next to the beer tent, wire hammer vs. scottish, drinking after throwing tantrums, and philosophy for throwing/lifting training.  Fraternity of Giants - use code 'heavylight' to save 10% Heavy/Light Programming Throw Bros. - use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

Garrett Blatnik is a newly minted pro Highland Games Athlete. Top Amateur in 2019 and one of the best sheaf and WOB throwers in the sport. He also got very handsome briefly in 2020. Sponsors: Fraternity of Giants - use code 'heavylight' to save 10% Heavy/Light Programming

After taking questions about Braemar and open stone on social media, I take part in the time-honored tradition of drinking just enough to slur and make no sense, then turning on the microphone. Sponsors: www.fogapparel.com - use code 'heavylight' to save 10% www.throwbros.com - use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

Updates on Masters World Championship 2021 w/ Mike Dickens. Mike is now in charge of the annual kilted swingers convention we've all come to know and love. We also make approximately one joke each. Sponsors: www.fogapparel.com - use code 'heavylight' to save 10% www.throwbros.com - use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

Y'all out there doing the damn thing, so I'm gonna do my best to keep the shine coming your way. Let's get after these results. Also I got a big giant hog. Sponsors: www.fogapparel.com - use code 'heavylight' to save 10% www.throwbros.com - use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

The results are in! I wasn't there so it doesn't count! Let's look over the results from 2020 Lightweight Nationals and see how long until I'm weeping. Also NASGA is 400 years old at this point. Sponsors: www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10% www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

What better reason to turn on a microphone than getting drunk at home and deciding you need to make fun of your friends for trying their hardest at something? Sponsors: www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10% www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

I switched on the ol' camera rig and did a YouTube live stream watch party for the Amazon Prime Documentary "The Heavies" that featured the Highland Games and several of the top pros journey to championship games in 2016.  Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

In keeping with the "list stuff and talk about it" spirit, the community provides me a list of their favorite kilted dorks. For real though, these episodes are massively fun and I love the comment sections of these posts being a hangout of sorts. Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

AS A MAN OF THE PEOPLE...I reached out to you all on social media to see which of our nine silly little events were your favorite. You did daddy proud! Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

We haven't had many results to pull up lately. So, with a few good-sized backyard games having taken place in the last couple of weeks, it's time! I'm also whiny. Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

In one of my trips down YouTube memory lane, I stumble across two things: 1) musical brilliance, and 2) my old gear load out. I take the opportunity to go through common gear questions and how my load out has progressed over the years. Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

Made as a longform response to a common question about how athletes progress from beginner to pro, I finish the episode with some advice for everyone, no matter the skill level. Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

Just when I thought there was a reason to train. That'll teach me to ever try! I also watched the Netflix thing, and it was cool. Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

We all want to know the standards. We all want to be told, objectively, that we are terrible. Here comes my subjective objective measure of what are good throws and what aren't. We also run down the games and athletes that posted numbers for June. Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

There are a lot of options out there for lifting programs to support your highland games career. Whatever you choose will be wrong,  everyone will hate you, and here's why! Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

This episode is a round up of all the games that we know are still on or have been rescheduled. The Boyne Pirate Fest is safe, and that's how we know everything is going to be ok. Also pair a mask with that eyepatch. Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%

Yes, another podcaster and wannabe influencer weighs in on this pivotal moment in our culture. I only discuss it in terms of the Highland Games, however. Also my sincerest apologies for not giving any updates on my deck or other woodworking projects on this episode. Sponsors: www.sportkilt.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.fogapparel.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%  www.throwbros.com use code 'heavylight' to save 10%