#32 - Power Grifters - A Year in Review - Where Are They Now?

The Squat Plug

On this episode of The Squat Plug, the boys circle back last years hit series “Power Grifters” and look into how things have changed after bringing up quite a few scandals and scams too light. 2024 was a wild year... Check out the Top 5 list of the 2023/2024 Power Grifters list. We aint forget shit. Stanek spoke on his side of the story. Flores makes amends? Sullivan, Haddad, Bailey. What are they up to? Find out on this episode and let’s see what 2025 has in store. 🤝 Chapters 00:00 Year in Review: Grifters and Scams 02:16 The Case of Kate Haddad: A Scammer's Journey 05:17 Joe Sullivan: The Supplement Scammer 08:14 Hypocrisy in the Fitness Community 08:55 The Fallout: Personal Stories and Community Impact 10:47 The Future of Grifting: What Lies Ahead 17:31 The Disappearance of Content 17:59 OnlyFans and Public Perception 18:27 Redemption and Misdeeds in the Community 20:06 The Case of Joe Stanek 23:18 Irredeemable Actions and Consequences 29:51 Law Enforcement and Community Trust 36:24 Political Disillusionment and Society's Fabric 39:50 The Mindset of Political Followers 42:40 Cultural Icons and Their Controversies 43:20 New Chapter 44:54 Scams in the Powerlifting Community 46:54 Impact and Responsibility in Strength Sports 49:31 The Need for Accountability in Coaching 52:17 Grifter Rankings: Exposing Scams in the Community 55:38 Unpacking the Controversy: Elizabeth's Silence 58:39 The Impact of Charity Misconduct 01:01:17 Powerlifting's Dark Side: Accountability and Leadership 01:02:52 Industry Overhaul and Self-Exploration 01:03:47 Reviewing the Grifters of 2024