BILMURI: SAM SULEK, 1RMs, AND a STRANGE, BEAUTIFUL BAND NAME | Country Muscle Podcast Ep. 7

Multi-genre musician Bilmuri tells Country Muscle Podcast host Jeff Tomko the origins behind the band's unique name. He also shares how COVID and popular YouTuber Sam Sulek inspired him to lift heavy weighs and score a 405 squat 1RM.

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:00: Introduction

:44: Music through an algorithm

1:20: Bilmuri on tour in Europe

2:30: The name “Bilmuri”

4:00: “American Motorsports”

5:30: “Y’all-ternative” music

9:47: Columbus native and never been to Westside Barbell

11:43: COVID and the inspiration to lift heavy weights

18:30: Lifting now for longevity

19:00: Inspired by Sam Sulek

21:27: NO headphones in the gym

24:00: Giving 110% on stage

28:15: No more burgers on stage

30:00: Relies on whole foods

32:15: Weight loss evolution

33:18: Better health equals better creativity

36:20: Is the future country music?

39:15: ‘Death metal’ voice practice

40:35: Writing till you get it right.