Live from Max’s Bar in Ham Lake, Minnesota, we dive into the wild world of women’s arm wrestling with two absolute powerhouses:
Leah Hennessy – the #1 female arm wrestler in Ohio (Cincinnati) – and Katie “The Cleaner” Hanke from Portland, Oregon.

We’re talking supermatches, tournament strategy, broken arms, dog-bite injuries, 7 rescue dogs, moonshine, iguanas, sobriety, strength training, and what it really takes to be a top female arm wrestler in a male-dominated sport… all while sipping our custom cocktail, the Flash Pin Fizz. 🍋🥂

If you love arm wrestling, strong women, bar tournaments, combat sports stories, lifting, or just raw unfiltered conversation, this episode is for you.

🏆 In This Episode

Filming on location at Max’s Bar, Ham Lake, MN during a live arm wrestling tournament

Leah Hennessy on being ranked #1 in Ohio and why her size is both an advantage and a disadvantage

The mental game: social anxiety, pressure to win, and how she handles losing (and crying on the stage)

The brutal truth about injuries:

Dog bite on her hand with nerve damage

How arm breaks actually happen on the table

The infamous broken arm at her second tournament – and why it was really the opponent’s technique

7 rescue dogs, pit bulls, mastiffs, wolf mixes, and a free-range iguana living in a greenhouse

Making moonshine at home with an Amazon still

Working hardwood floors and using a physical job as “built-in” training

Why she doesn’t want kids and chooses dogs, bikes, and toys instead

Then we sit down with Katie “The Cleaner” Hanke:

Flying in from Oregon for two supermatches and a stacked women’s tournament

Why she’s a better supermatch puller than tournament puller

How she studies opponents using video, stats, and podcasts

Breaking down top roll, hook, pronation, side pressure, straps, and why long arms can be a weapon

Stories of tiny farm-strong women (Mindy Woody, Lee Erin Wilson) crushing much bigger opponents

Training breakdown:

Hammer curls, static holds, cable work, back & core

How much protein she eats daily to stay strong

Her backstory: former severe alcoholic, pills, addiction, and getting sober since 2019

Running her own house-cleaning business and how that inspired the nickname “The Cleaner”

🍸 Today’s Cocktail – Flash Pin Fizz

Our AI-created house drink for this episode:
Vodka + lemon + triple sec + simple syrup (or sugar water) + a splash of club soda
Light, bubbly, “margarita-lite” and perfect for a hot tournament day.

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