A Forest Through the Trees: A Cave Cast

A Forest Through the Trees: A Cave Cast

A powerlifting podcast that talks about the good, the bad, and all the things that have kept us going. Raw, Real, and done in one take.

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May 6, 2026 75 mins

In the 4th episode of the 3rd season, Travis and Carl invite the community man and owner of the Garage Gym Competition online, to talk about the start, what it offers, and our favorite gym pieces.

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In episode 3 of the 3rd season, Travis and Carl invite good friend, coach, and author, John Flagg to talk about Dad things, coaching, The Cave, and missing each other in general.

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April 7, 2026 63 mins

In episode 2 of the new season, Travis and Carl talk about do's and don'ts, things they wished they knew early on, and argue about 50kg plates.

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In the Season 3 debut episode, Travis and Carl are joined by Coach Mario of Iron Beard Strength to talk about tested feds, testing, views on different divisions, and jokes from the other side of the U.S.

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In the finale of season 2, episode 26, Carl and Travis answer the top questions asked by Instagram live polls, and reflect on the past season.

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February 17, 2026 63 mins

In episode 25 of the podcast, 12th of season 2, Travis and Carl talk about teaching weightlifting in high school, goal setting, and argue about body types.

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February 10, 2026 76 mins

On this special 24th episode of the podcast, Travis and Carl, welcome Anthony and Roman from TWC and Tales from the Warmup Room. We laugh about meets, past experiences, gear we cherish, and our dream flights and memories and we all still chase.

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February 3, 2026 65 mins

In episode 23, the 10th of season 2, Travis and Carl discuss different views on ladder style events, 1v1 matchups, where records should be broken, and laugh uncontrollably.

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January 20, 2026 64 mins

In episode 22, number 9 of season 2, Travis and Carl take a trip down memory lane and discuss things that kept them in the sport and also turned them away.

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January 6, 2026 64 mins

In the first episode of the new year, Carl and Travis discuss new IPF rule changes, other rules that are dumb, why some rules are in place, and meet director's discretion.

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December 30, 2025 64 mins

In the 20th episode, 7th of season 2, Travis and Carl complete the SBD series with deadlifts, talking about wedging, slacking out the bar, and difficulties throughout the movement.

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December 16, 2025 64 mins

In episode 19, number 6 of season 2, Carl and Travis talk everything squats. The differences between gear, bar positions, weaknesses, and depth calls.

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December 9, 2025 63 mins

In Episode 5 of the 2nd season, Travis and Carl talk all things bench, from shirts to raw, to setups and sticking points.

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December 2, 2025 61 mins

In Episode 17, the 4th of Season 2 of the podcast, Travis and Carl, talk about their time in the sport, growing old both in age and time in the game, and how things have changed regarding that.

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November 20, 2025 63 mins

In season 2, Ep.3, Travis and Carl talk about coaching on the athlete's side, how to be accountable, exchanges with your coach, and bad habits to break.

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November 11, 2025 63 mins

In Episode 15, Travis and Carl recap their meet performances, talk about rules and standard issues, and why local level support and refs are crumbling.

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November 4, 2025 63 mins

In the premiere of Season 2, Travis and Carl talk about what a comeback is, worst injuries, what is considered hurt, and a well thought out FMK with SBD.

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October 1, 2025 66 mins

In the Season Finale, episode 13, Carl and Travis talk about a taboo subject, personal views, and use for PEDs, what it means to be a natty boi, and breaking down acronyms commonly heard in the sport.

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September 24, 2025 64 mins

For the 12th episode of the podcast, Travis and Carl welcome Jessica Rogers as a guest and tell meet stories, answer our most asked Insta question, and share some laughs.

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September 18, 2025 61 mins

In episode 11, Carl and Travis discuss what its like to be training partners, friends, and coaches and the dynamic between them.

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