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King Of The Lifts is a weekly podcast featuring 10 year powerlifting veteran/World Championship commentator 6 Pack Lapadat. The show is uncut, unedited, and unrated. Interviews with the World's greatest strength athletes, previews and recaps of the biggest events, and all the latest powerlifting news. Sponsored by Fusion Muscle, http://ww.fusionmuscle.com/ for the best supplements
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Powerlifting/Sport's Greatest Rivalries!!
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Hear the tales of the the greatest rivalries of all-time in Powerlifting! Behind the scenes insight to battles with the biggest stars of the game. Also profiled are some sports rivalries from the major mainstream sports. At the end, another game of Overrated/ Underrated is played. 6 Pack Lapadat, "Big" Bill McCarthy, Arian "Messy" Khamesi, and Rory…
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Lya Bavoil & Pana return to KOTL!!!
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63 kg phenom Lya Bavoil & 66 kg Ace/Coach of France's stars, Pana return to KOTL! Hosts are 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian "Messy" Khamesi and "Big" Bill McCarthy. Discussed are some insane water cutting stories, Bill's comments about Lya on a previous podcast that she took offense to, their historical performances at France's latest competition, and what 2…
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CORNER of the CRCL- SZN 4 EP 6. JORDANNE PANTON(@JORDANNEPANTON) WAIT! YOUR SKIN DID'NT DRY OUT?
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FROM KILLING IT IN THE POOLS TO KILLING IT ON THE PLATFORM! I HAD A CHANCE TO CHOP IT UP WITH THEEE DEADLIFTING QUEEN! SUCH AN AWESOME AND INSPIRING STORY! JORDANNE IS FILLED WITH JAMAICAN PRIDE AND MIDWEST FLARE. SIT BACK AND ENJOY LISTENING TO AN IMPRESSIVE YOUNG WOMAN! AND LETS SEE HOW FERGALICIOUS HER SONG IS!…
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USAPL vs IPF, Amateur vs Pro Powerlifting
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The USAPL taking the IPF to court is discussed, as well as USAPL qualification drama expanding. Also discussed is the difference between amateur and professional Powerlifting, and how athletes/fans expectations need to differ with the different organizations. The episode ends with a discussion about Powerlifting in the Olympics (Overrated or Underr…
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Bryce Lewis: How your competition impacts performance!
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Former IPF World Champion Bryce Lewis joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Arian "Messy" Khamesi to discuss how competition can impact performance! Sports rivalries are examined.By Ryan Lapadat
KOTL's King Kaf (83 kg Canadian Champion/IPF World record breaker) presents a special black history month episode.By Ryan Lapadat
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CORNER of the CRCL- SZN 4 EP 5. AMANDA LAWRENCE(@MISS.AMANDA.ANN) - MY RUSHMORE(S) ...MY RULES LOL!
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MY USA AND BPN TEAMMATE ...AMANDA LAWRENCE . COULD SHE BE ONE OF HE BEST TO EVER DO IT? TIME WILL TELL... UNTIL THEN WE WAIT... I HAD A CHANCE TO CHOP IT UP WITH AMANDA ...SO MUCH FUN! WE TALKED ABOUT HER PATH TO HER PRESENT CHOKEHOLD ON POWERLIFTING AND WHAT ELSE SHE DOES ASIDE FROM MOVING WEIGHT! YOU GET TO SEE THE FUNNY SIDE OF HER AND SEE HOW S…
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Two-time World Champion Joy Nnamani joins KOTL!
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Two-time World Champion Joy Nnamani joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his rise to the top of the 52 kg class, how 6 Pack snubbed her while working for the IPF media team, and her revenge on the platform!!By Ryan Lapadat
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Drama with Nationals & untested PL!!
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We discuss the rising tensions surrounding the decisions made about the National Championships in the US and Canada as well as World wide. Also discussed is the Garrett Fear video that blew up, that sparked debates about Open Powerlifting's role in the sport and how to tackle the issue of poor officiating standards in untested Powerlifting. Also, a…
The top 4 Powerlifters of the IPF in the modern "Classic/Raw" division are given! This is a special segment from LS McClain's podcast (CORNER of the CRCL) with 6 Pack Lapadat. At the end of the podcast is a special bonus, you will have to check out for your self! (You won't guess what it is).By Ryan Lapadat
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Jen Thompson & Jessica Buettner joins KOTL!!
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Multiple-times World Champion / Bench GOAT Jen Thompson & owner of the biggest 72 kg total of all-time Jessica Buettner join 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian "Messy" Khamesi!!! Coaching, comebacks, and new beginnings! Listen to the ladies weigh-in on the game!By Ryan Lapadat
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CORNER of the CRCL- SZN 4 EP 4. 6PACK LAPADAT(@6PACKLAPADAT) - GIVE ME THE MIC AND WATCH ME ADAPT!
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1 WEEK LATER HAHAHA - I WILL START BY SAYING THIS. 6 PACK IS THE GOAT OF LIFTING PODCASTING! ITS ALWAYS AN HONOR TO GET HIM ON AND CHOP IT UP. THIS ONE IS A SPECIAL POD BC ITS EXACTLY 1 WEEK LATER AFTER WE MADE OUR UFC 257 PREDICTIONS (Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor) SO YOU GET TO SEE WHAT WE THOUGHT. WE TALK ABOUT ADAPTING TO WHATS GIVEN IN LIFE…
THE BOSS! 6 PACK SPITS HIS RENDITION OF THE FIRE BELLY FREESTYLE AS SEEN BELOWENJOY!https://youtu.be/ynyNa0zeR78By LS McClain
Everything you need to know about the US Raw Nationals 2021 is covered this episode with US national team coaches Arian "Messy" Khamesi & "Big" Bill McCarthy joining 6 Pack Lapadat!By Ryan Lapadat
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CORNER of the CRCL- SZN 4 EP 3. NATHAN LOE (@NATHANLOE_) - THE FUNNY THINGS IS...
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WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU MAKE FRIENDS WITH A WORLD CLASS HAMMER THROWER WHO JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE A GREAT OLY LIFTER WITH AN ABILTY TO BEAT YOU DOWN BJJ STYLE?... WELL, NATURALLY ....YOU INVITE HIM ON ...AND TALK ABOUT HIS PRO COMEDY CAREER HAHAHAH! NATHAN LOE IS A JACK OF ALL TRADES AND SUCH A GREAT GUY WITH A VERY EXTENSIVE AND DECORATED CAREER AS…
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The Great Debate: Changing The Game
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The Jonnie Candito video that rattled the Powerlifting community with its proposed rule changes is debated! Arian "Messy" Khamesi & Bill McCarthy return for a fierce war of words.By Ryan Lapadat
Two-time Canadian National Champion and IPF Worlds bronze medalist Matt Vena joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss a fast rise to the top, the insane discipline to make it there, the backlash off a bad performance and people who turned their backs, the comeback, inspiring lifters, and thoughts on qualifications for US Raw Nats and the USAPL leaving the I…
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CORNER of the CRCL- SZN 4 EP 2. BeSPOKE DESIGNS (@BSPK_DESIGNS) - YOUR GOLDEN SLIPPER AWAITS
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SO SPECIAL IS THIS EPISODE BECAUSE IT PERTAINS TO SHOES. HELEN AND ALBERT (BESPOKE DESIGNS) ARE AMAZING. THEY ARE ARTISTS AND VISIONARIES THAT TAKE CONCEPTS AND TURN THEM I TO UNREAL SHOE CUSTOM DESIGNS. FROM SNEAKERS TO LIFTERS TO HEELS... THEY CAN DO IT ALL. I SENT THEM A PAIR OF MY OWN LIFTERS AND THEY MADE THEM INTO A MASTERPIECE. I CAN'T WAIT …
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Looking ahead at 2021, and back at 2020
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The round table comes back together for a look back at 2020 and a look ahead at 2021! Discussed are the lifters of the year, great comebacks, break thru stars, and what to look out for in 2021!! Guests include Rory Lynch, Bill McCarthy, and Arian "Messy" Khamesi.By Ryan Lapadat
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John Haack & Andy Huang: 2020 recap part 1!!
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John Haack & Andy Huang (2 Bros, 1 Shaker Cup) join for the special 2020 review for the untested division of Powerlifting! Lifter of the year (men & women), comeback of the year, stories of the year, and much more are debated!By Ryan Lapadat
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Holidays Special Part Two: IPF edition!!
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Part two of the Special Holiday Editions covers the IPF! The boys give their wish list, naughty list, and give gifts to the sport (and athletes). The episode concludes with a game that once again brings interesting results!By Ryan Lapadat
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Holidays Special Part 1: John Haack & Andy Huang!!
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John Haack & Andy Huang join KOTL for a special Holidays episode. They discuss their new podcast (2 guys, 1 shaker cup), and the crew make a naughty list, make a "thankful for" list Powerlifting style, make a Christmas wish list for the game, and play a game John Haack suggests that produces some 'interesting' conversation.…
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Jesus Olivares: The Showdown with Ray Williams
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2020 #1 ranked IPF Super Heavyweight Jesus Olivares weighs in on his imminent showdown with Ray Williams, chasing Dan Bell, his working relationship with Joey Flexx (what they agree and disagree about), breaking records at 21 years old, why he chose to join the Flexx team, how he has progressed so fast, his training, his background story, and wheth…
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Triumph Through Trails: Sophia Ellis joins KOTL!!
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Sophia Ellis joins 6 Pack Lapadat and tells her story of overcoming mental illness that manifested into an eaten disorder that almost killed her. PTSD from childhood molestation and her father's failing health sparked a downward spiral that had Sophia in the hospital in an almost unrecognizable state. After finding the barbell, Sophia found her cal…
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The Deadlift Demon Rises in Hungary! Ena joins KOTL!
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Owner of the biggest deadlift in the 83 kg class history, Enahoro Asein joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his rapid progression as a lifter, growing up in Nigeria and moving to Hungary at 16 without his family, how he found Powerlifting, turning idols into rivals, and his plans to establish himself as the premier 83 in the World!…
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Austin Perkins: I'll be #1, I'll be King!
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Austin "The Future" Perkins joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss being the first junior 74 kg lifter to total 800 kg, and only second ever (with Taylor Atwood). Austin speaks on rebounding from catching Covid, his 800 kg performance, watching Micheal Seay miss his 800 kg shot and the fall out, watching Taylor hit 812 kg and further push the record, and …
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David Ricks: From Norton to Norris, battling men half his age!
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David Ricks discusses: Breaking open World records while in his late 50s Giving Jesse Norris the biggest battle of his legendary career Having Layne Norton tip his hat after the 2016 World Championships LS McClain's moment at 2017 upon realizing his full potential His secret to longevity How training has changed since the 80s How he got the nicknam…
Sean Noriega joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss maskgate, his suspension & appeal, joining Brett Gibbs and Russel Orhii in the 10x bodyweight total club, social media content, why some coaches have appeal and some do not, his current coach, the USAPL leaving the IPF, and much more!!By Ryan Lapadat
Yury Belkin speaks on his rise to the top of Powerlifting in his first podcast appearance ever! Discussed: drug testing and his suspension, a clash with John Haack, his thoughts on Taylor Atwood, Russian methodology vs US methodology for training, how we can improve the game, and whether he is paying attention to what is said on social media!! Niki…
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CORNER of the CRCL- SZN 4 EP 1 BRETT GIBBS (@BRETTGIBBZ) - PUT THE 'SHEF" IN SHEFFIELD
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AFTER A BREAK WE ARE BACK WITH A BANG!!! THE BIG DOG! BRETT GIBBS DROPPED BY TO CHOP IT UP. MIND YOU.. THIS WS RIGHT AFTER THE SHEFFIELD WAS CANCELLED AND WE STARTED WORLDWIDE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN. ITS AWESOME TO SEE WHERE WE WERE MENTALLY AT THAT TIME JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO. I WAS LUCKY TO GET THIS INTERVIEW IN ...RIGHT AFTER THIS... MY COULD DRIVE SH…
Hunter Henderson joins 6 Pack Lapadat for her first ever podcast appearance! Hunter discusses her early childhood struggles that nearly cost her life, humble beginnings of squatting with a PVC pipe, the showdown meet, crying in front of John Haack, and what we can expect in 2021!!By Ryan Lapadat
Squat University's Dr. Aaron Horschig joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss common issues Powerlifters may face with their lifts, some warm up drills to avoid injury and imbalances, dispelling misconceptions, and much more!By Ryan Lapadat
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Papa Bear Rogers joins KOTL: author of his own story
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Travis "Papa Bear" Rogers joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how the kid growing up in middle America on a farm went through a journey that led to alcoholism before finding the sport that would change his life. Now a high school teacher, and founder of a charity organization for at-risk youth, Papa Bear has more to lift for than just PRs.…
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The first ever podcast guest returns 4 years later!
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Micah Marino returns to KOTL to discuss his comeback with two new knees and two pec tears, the need for head to head competition in Powerlifting, losing his brother to heroin, and how he would like 2021 to go for Powerlifting to get back in track!By Ryan Lapadat
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Andy Huang returns! The Comeback at the Showdown!
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Andy Huang returns to discuss his gruesome injury and valiant comeback at the Showdown Meet! We also recap the event, cover the storylines, and talk about him closing his podcast, Brocast with Brandon Allen, and possibly beginning a new one (you'll love his possible co-host). Some behind the scenes with Haack and Yury is told, and other current eve…
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How the biggest meet of the year came together!!
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How the biggest meet of the year came to be! The story leading up to this historic event is a wild one! Showdown Meet Director, Luke Bright, joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the federation changes, venue changes, roster changes, sponsorship changes, being on the brink and pulling it back together. Also discussed is the stars that will perform at the…
Garrett Fear returns to preview the biggest meet of the year, The Showdown Meet! Also discussed is dream showdowns of John Haack vs Yury Belkin and Stefi Cohen vs Marianna Gasparyan!!By Ryan Lapadat
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Mighty Joe Sullivan Returns to KOTL!!!
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Mighty Joe Sullivan returns to the KOTL podcast and let's loose on Powerlifting politics, suing the government and winning, beefs in Powerlifting, calling people out, overcoming stacked odds, and his incredible story that led him here!!By Ryan Lapadat
Super Heavyweight record breaker (in & out of wraps) Dan Bell joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss taking the #1 spot, who is threatening to take the throne, and the ever changing game.By Ryan Lapadat
Robb Philippus joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his rise to the top of Powerlifting! Growing up as a football player and wrestler, to fighting in MMA, Robb was on a journey until he found Powerlifting and began breaking records!By Ryan Lapadat
Kheycie Romero joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how a "soft" mathlete who studied in 8 hour math sessions transformed into an elite Powerlifter!By Ryan Lapadat
Garrett Fear joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how the untested side of Powerlifting can improve, IPF/USAPL elitists, his various social media beefs, threats of violence at meets, his favorite lifters, wanting to set-up a roast battle, Stefi Cohen's return, controversial calls, Russel Orhii's image, John Haack's status, being a trained theatre actor,…
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Cenk Kocak: The Future King of the 120s!!!
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Turkey's first IPF World Champion, Cenk Kocak, discusses with 6 Pack Lapadat his rise up the ranks, putting Turkey on the map in Powerlifting, his trial and error training methods, and what the future will hold for the 120s when he returns to International competition.By Ryan Lapadat
Gabrielle Santarosa joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss prepping for Powerlifting vs. Bodybuilding, social media's pros and cons, the mental battles an athlete faces with a strict weight cut, feeling strong, and much more!By Ryan Lapadat
Rob Kearney, The World's Strongest Gay, joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how he went from coming in last the first 8 competitions of his career, to making it to the World's Strongest Man competition/winning the World Log Press Championship/breaking records and winning tournaments. Rob also talks about coming out as a gay man in a Strongman, and the …
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An unlikely hero emerges as a contender!
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New Zealand's Chris Kennedy joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his story of overcoming a drug addiction, joining a fight club while serving a prison sentence, and turning his life around to become a University grad with a Master's degree, currently going for his PHD, and breaking into the top 5 all-time in the talented 74 kg class! Chris gives his vie…
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Steve Johnson aka Forsaken Warrior joins KOTL!!
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Steve Johnson aka The Forsaken Warrior joins 6 Pack Lapadat and discusses his past as an MMA fighter, working in the US jail system (some stories you need to hear), his epic battle with Robo Hall in the Animal Cage that has become legendary, and the current Powerlifting scene!By Ryan Lapadat
The Stars of the 72kg class join 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the heavy possibility the weight class will be closed (and a 69 kg and 76 kg classes opened), their favorite moments of the 72 kg class, their regrets, how they feel about the proposed change, and where they will be heading in the future.By Ryan Lapadat
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USAPL President Larry Maile joins KOTL!!
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USAPL President Larry Maile joins 6 Pack Lapadat, IPF World Champion Ryan Stills, and two time IPF World Champion LS McClain, for his first podcast appearance ever! We took the public's discussion topics, and Larry spoke on every one of them. Find out where the USAPL stands on issues, the past that brought the USAPL here, what the role of the Presi…
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Jerry Pritchett, Strongman Champion, joins KOTL!!
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Strongman Deadlift World Champion/World record breaker Jerry Pritchett joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss capturing the World title but sharing the honors with rival Rauno Heinla, their controversial showdown on ESPN, and how the 2020 Deadlift World Championships could set the stage for a dramatic conclusion. Jerry also discusses how he entered Powerl…
