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Back on the Air – Episode 11

napalm — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:49:53 +0000

I was approached recently by a long time friend, Sean Dockery, about starting Grip Strength Radio back up.

I’ve always loved doing Grip Strength Radio, but it is so much more fun doing it with an on-air partner than just doing it yourself.

“Doc,” as he is most often known, is one of the most knowledgeable guys around. Although he is not the most active poster on strength boards, he is heavily involved in Grip Sport, and he is a guy you should know about. So let me tell you a bit about him.

I first met Doc on-line through the Gripboard in I think 2003, and met him in person at the first Night of Strength in 2004. Night of Strength was one of the first large gatherings I ever attended and it saw people from all walks of the Iron Game congregate at the Arnold Classic in a hotel conference room for several hours of freestyle strength exhibition. That night, I watched Doc nearly pull the Original, Richard Sorin-owned, Fatman Blob to lock-out, something which at the time was unheard of.

Doc is highly skilled. He has pulled off some of the most out-of-this world Blob feats known to man. He performed a Double Clean of two Blobs, which may have been Fatman Blobs, I am not 100% sure, and he performed it with EASE. I have lost track of many of the unbelievable Blob feats he has accomplished over the years, but he has continued to add awesome Blob feats to his resume, even recently performing what is called a “Pop” or “Mid-Air Transfer,” where the Blob is lifted with one hand, released, and then caught and returned to the ground with the other hand.

In fact, Doc competed here and there in Grip Sport up until about 2006 – he can tell us the actual year in a later show. Putting up respectable numbers in contests, he was always a contender for a top spot finish. He always stated that competition was never his main priority, and it has been several years since he competed in Grip Sport, but has taken part in many Highland Games competitions in recent years.

And although Doc is not a regular Grip competitor, that does not mean he is not involved. In fact, he has volunteered to serve as head judge at many competitions. He has officiated the Gripmas Carol on many occasions and also took this role at the 2011 North American Grip Championship, held in Ohio. I truly appreciated this, by the way, as not only did it allow me to compete at a much higher level by being able to focus more as an athlete than an administrator, but it also allowed me to take moments and step away to address my injured back.

Doc is also an accomplished craftsman. I believe Doc can build just about anything that does not require a complex process such as fission or fusion. Doc built a most awesome Power Stairs set-up for me for Nationals 2011, helping make it the first time that event took place at a Grip contest. He has also fashioned much of his own training equipment from both wood and steel, including some of the gear he is using frequently in his training now to lift the Inch Dumbbell, his current training goal that he will no doubt conquer very soon.

Aside from his on-going exploits with the Blob, his past experience in comps, his ability to build anything under the sun, and his willingness to support contests and the sport we all love so much, Doc is an accomplished Indian club swinger, bodyweight featist, stone lifter, and all around lover of strength. To top it all off, he has become a great friend to me over the years, and I am excited to start doing Grip Strength Radio with him.

Enjoy our first episode, as we knock the rust off, and let us know what you think of the show and what kind of things you want to hear covered here – leave comments below – we can’t wait to read them.

Jedd

Grip Sport Organization Site Review

napalm — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:57:52 +0000

In this episode I go over the new Grip Sport website, GripSport.org.

To open a separate page without leaving this one, hit Ctrl+N at the same time. If you are using Firefox or IE, it should bring up either another tab or another window. You can then pause the audio here, get to the Grip Sport URL and then follow along with the stream.

Please leave a comment if you have any questions.

Jedd

October 24th – Rick Walker Special!

napalm — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 01:04:31 +0000

Today I talk about the recent World’s Strongest Hands Leg 3.

On the Air is Rick Walker, Godfather of Grip on the East Coast. We discuss:

His experience with World’s Strongest hands
How he and his wife balance training with their four kids
How they train the Two Hands Pinch without an official apparatus
How they train for the Wrist Developer using common equipment
How they prepare for the Vulcan using normal Grippers
Other training methods they have been using to get ready for Leg 4

Grip Blog Update

Grip Strength YouTube Channels??
Post your channel below so we can check you out….

All the best in your training.

Jedd

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October 5, 2010

napalm — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:01:10 +0000

In this broadcast:

Contest Rundown – Southern California Grip Meltdown
Article Alert! – Plenty of New Article at DieselCrew.com
Grip Sport Update – Progress with the new Organization
Channel to Watch – Dario2004
Upcoming Conetsts – WSH Leg 3, Gripmas Carol 2010
Grip Star Spotlight – New Certified Red Nail Bender, Mike Rinderle

All this and more in this episode. Check out the video below of Mike Rinderle dominating the Red Nail!

Mike Rinderle and Brent Barbe bend their first Bastard Bars, September 2009.

Know of a Grip Strength website or blog? Leave a comment below so we can compile a list!

Thanks and all the best.

Jedd

The Nail Bending eBook
Everything you need to know to build up to bending Red Nails and Bastard Bars

September 24, 2010 – Reactions

napalm — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 03:12:36 +0000

Took phone calls tonight from listeners who had questions and reactions to the announcement regarding the Grip Sport Organization.

I also cover some upcoming contests coming down the line, including one with a $5000 total purse in prize money!!!

Make it a great day!

Jedd

September 23 2010

napalm — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:51:26 +0000

This is the most important Grip Strength Radio show I have ever produced.

In it you’ll hear about the next steps in advancing Grip Sport.

Governing Body
Divisions
Contest Qualifications
Promoter Status
AND MORE!!!

Listen to this entire show to make sure you get all the information you need.

Reactions to the show? A follow-up show will take place tomorrow night – September 24, 2010 – at 9 PM EST. Call the Diesel Hotline to weigh in with your thoughts. 607-857-6997.

Call the Diesel Hotline from 9 PM to 10 PM and be on the follow-up episode tomorrow night.

Make it a great day!

Jedd

September 15 2010

napalm — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:51:45 +0000

An early show this week, as I will be consumed with Kettlebell Fury this weekend at the Philadelphia RKC.

This week I cover

Upcoming RKC Certification
New Article at Diesel
Twitter Chat – Sept. 15th – 9PM EST – #sbgym
Jordan Vezina
“Iron Tamer” Dave Whitley
Records list Update

To leave feedback, just leave a comment below!

Thanks.

Jedd

Worlds Strongest Hands Leg 2

napalm — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:34:00 +0000

This week, we cover a bunch of stuff…

Worlds Strongest Hands Series, Leg 2
Eric Milfeld
MILO Article
Other tidbits

Questions? Comments? Feedback? Leave a comment below!

Grip Strength Nationals for 2010

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:00:09 +0000

Back into this full steam ahead!

In this week’s show I give you the run-down of the 2010 Nationals competition, cover the upcoming Calendar, Classic Comment and more!

Let me know what you think of the show! Leave a comment! Also, let me know what YOU want to hear in upcoming broadcasts.

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Bill Piche, Part 2

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:58:11 +0000

This is the conclusion to the two-part interview with Gripboard Administrator and the man behind the login name, Wannagrip, Bill Piche.

This one starts out modest and ends up a bit controversial. You’ll have to listen to see what I mean…

Who inspires Bill Piche in the Grip World?

What is the KTA gripper program, and how can it help you close heavier grippers?

What accomplishment is Bill most proud of as far as the Gripboard is concerned?

Check it out and leave a comment! Let’s get some comments going here! :et me know what you think. Let me know what you want to hear! Let me know what you have to say!

Tear Cards and Impress People Today!

Bill Piche Interview

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:38:30 +0000

The Card Tearing eBook.
Learn how to tear cards today and start ripping stuff up!
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For those of you who are members of the Gripboard, you know him as Wannagrip.

In Part 1 of this interview series, learn about the man behind the Gripboard, Bill Piche. The developer of the KTA program, the first comprehensive program developed specifically for success at closing hand grippers and improving crushing strength, Bill Piche has been at the core of the Grip strength community for years.

You can read more about the KTA Program at: KTA PROGRAM.

Be sure to catch Bill Piche’s articles at: Bodybuilding.com.

This is the first installment in the series of interviews with Bill. Keep coming back as we find out more about this ambassador of Grip.

-Jedd-
www.CardTearing.com

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We’re looking for sponsors for Grip Strength Radio. If you’d like to talk about sponsoring our show, please email me at jedddieselgmailcom.

Wade Gillingham Interview

Smitty — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:21:01 +0000

Wade Gillingham is one of the best in the world when it come to Grip Strength. Whether it’s pinch farmer’s walking with a pair of 45-pound plates in each hand, or cleaning the 50-pound blob by the face over and over again, Wade never ceases to amaze!

In this interview, Smitty and I go over the rundown with Wade – how he got started in Grip, the GNC Grip Gauntlet and his DVD, Grip Strength for Enhanced Sports Performance.

Check it out now!

-Jedd-

Global Grip Challenge Events

admin — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:45:54 +0000

The latest episode of Grip Strength Radio is here. In this show, I go over a quick spattering of the rules for the events for GGC, to be held on August 30, 2008: Grippers, Pinch, Axle Deadlift, Loading Medley and Reverse Style Bending.

Check this quick show out now and get the details you need to excel at GGC this year.

TPS Grip Assault Contest Review

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:53:52 +0000

John Eaton and I recently went to Total Performance Sports in Everett Mass and competed in their Grip Assault contest. It was a big day for pinching! John pounded a big 228 in the two hands pinch, and I chased the world record.

Check this show out and see how everything fell into place for us.

Intro to Crush Strength

admin — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:12:11 +0000

We at Diesel Crew are dedicated to the pursuit of strength and helping others learn what we have learned.

In this show, we look at crush strength, and how to build it with grippers.

We’ll cover some of the techniques for setting, or positioning, the gripper in your hand, some terminology that goes along with gripper closes, and you’ll find out how with a small set of grippers you can build massive crushing strength.

Gripmas Carol Contest Rundown

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:30:06 +0000

In this show, we cover the 2007 Gripmas Carol Grip contest. We look at everything that went down – the events, the feats, and the camaraderie.

Gripmas Carol

Dave DePew — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:21:33 +0000

Are your ready for ALL THINGS GRIP?

Dave DePew — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:17:50 +0000

Are your ready for ALL THINGS GRIP?

The leaders in Grip Strength Jedd Johnson and Jim Smith AKA “Smitty” of Diesel Crew are set to host Grip Strength Radio a new show soon to be added to the Dave DePew Network.

Sign-up for the RSS Feed to be notified of the first show.