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King Of The LiftsWho is the GOAT? A debate with Matt Gary, Eric Helms, and Rory LynchA panel of Game Day Coach Matt Gary, Coach of World Champions Eric Helms, and Coach/International ref Rory lynch, and KOTL’s 6 Pack Lapadat debate who is the GOAT and what it means to be the GOAT.
They also engage in a lively game of Powerlifting trivia jeopardy to test their knowledge.
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat2024-01-101h 39King Of The LiftsThe future of the 120s, Bodybuilding for Powerlifting, Germany rising,Rising 120 kg star from Germany, Jonah Wiendieck, joins KOTL to discuss what is quickly becoming the greatest field of 120 kg lifters our sport has ever seen.
Jonah and 6 Pack Lapadat discuss the 120 Juniors, Bobb Matthews crossing over, Tony Cliffe’s call out, Dennis Cornelius coming back, Germany’s recent climb in the sport, and how Jonah has developed a program that resembles bodybuilding but has proven to reap incredible results.
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
2023-11-191h 56King Of The LiftsChance Mitchell X 6 Pack Lapadat: Fully Biased PowerliftingBonus Episode: Chance Mitchell switches roles on KOTL’s 6 Pack Lapadat and has 6 Pack as a guest on Chance’s Fully Biased Powerlifting podcast show.
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King Of The Lifts6 Pack Lapadat: The Road Less TravelledGreg Turrell & Jackson Hinch from Off The Platform join 6 Pack Lapadat and break into some stories about IPF World Championships, KOTL, pulling planes and flipping cars, and a Powerlifter on a reality TV show!2021-05-092h 17
King Of The LiftsCenk Kocak: The Future King of the 120s!!!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.2020-08-191h 19
King Of The LiftsGabrielle Santarosa joins KOTL!!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!2020-08-111h 36King Of The LiftsRob Kearney: The Underdog's On TopRob 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 reception he got. As well as the messages he gets on a daily basis.
Rob also has stories about Joe Rogan and Arnold Schwarzenegger that you need to hear to believe.2020-08-041h 11
King Of The LiftsAn unlikely hero emerges as a contender!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 view on the American 74s, and how he would like to enter the fold.2020-07-301h 53
King Of The LiftsSteve Johnson aka Forsaken Warrior joins KOTL!!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 Rob Hall in the Animal Cage that has become legendary, and the current Powerlifting scene!2020-07-221h 53
King Of The LiftsThe Women's 72s (+1) join KOTL!!!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.2020-07-131h 29
King Of The LiftsUSAPL President Larry Maile joins KOTL!!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 President is in modern times, and the future for the USAPL!2020-07-102h 09
King Of The LiftsJerry Pritchett, Strongman Champion, joins KOTL!!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 Powerlifting, moved to Strongman, and has adapted his training. Pritchett gives his proudest moment thus far, how it feels to battle with Titans, and his future goals he wants to accomplish before he retires.2020-07-061h 02
King Of The LiftsNew Weight Classes in Powerlifting!American National Team Coaches Arian 'Messi' Khamesi and 'Big' Bill McCarthy return to join 6 Pack Lapadat (and briefly Rory Lynch) to discuss the proposed new women's divisions in the IPF (still yet to be voted on). Who will likely move to these classes, what showdowns may occure, and how it will impact the sport. Also discussed is the growing number of Nations pulling out of the IPF Classic Worlds, and the cancelation of the US Raw Nationals!2020-07-011h 55
King Of The LiftsAngelo Fortino & KOTL give 2 White LightsAngelo Fortino, the biggest 83 kg deadlifter of all time and host of 2 White Lights podcast, joins 6 Pack Lapadat to speak on the game, chicken heels, how lifters are playing the trash talk game wrong, whom he admires in Powerlifting, how Layne Norton coached him without even knowing it, his first Nationals sparking a change that has transformed him, his goal to become the best in the World, and much more!2020-06-242h 50
King Of The LiftsSteve Gentili opens up like never before!Steve Gentili joins 6 Pack Lapadat and opens up about his troubled youth, stints in the system, battles with drug addiction, and overcoming his past struggles to become a successful athlete/entrepreneur/and coach. Steve talks about the time he almost died and was asked to sign his last will and testament while in the hospital, and when a new partner emerged in his darkest hour.
Steve tells the interesting story of how Garrett Fear entered his life, and would later find they shared the same past.
Also discussed is how Indy City Barbell faced lockdown and the threat of losing...2020-06-191h 37
King Of The LiftsBobbie Butters: Channeling The Fight WithinBobbie Butters, IPF Worlds medalist, joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss her entry into Powerlifting, the mind games we play to attack PRs, performing at the World Championships, and her journey in the pursuit of strength!2020-06-141h 35
King Of The LiftsPulling planes & breaking records!6 Pack Lapadat sits down with Jake Downes to discuss overcoming fear of failure, the key to facing stage freight, pushing yourself to extreme fatigue and then beyond, pulling a plane, and his pet peeve with commentating at the IPF World Championships!2020-06-111h 55
King Of The LiftsLS: The rest of the story...This is the other 3 hours of the conversation between LS McClain and 6 Pack Lapadat. Topics range from Powerlifting showdowns, to coaching, leadership skills, saying sorry, the struggle some will never know, losing friends to drive-bys/abuse/suicides, standing up when needed, and much more!2020-06-063h 02
King Of The LiftsThe language of the unheard: LS McClainLS McClain opens up on the George Floyd murder, the ensuing protests, rioting, police brutality, systematic racism, centuries of oppression, the reality for black Americans, who has stepped up, who has stepped back, and what he hopes to see. In a hard hitting discussion, the two-time IPF World Champion leaves his mark. 6 Pack Lapadat hosts.2020-06-022h 06
King Of The LiftsTaylor Atwood approaching his 'Last Dance'?Taylor Atwood joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the trash talk in the 74 kg class, whom he feels is the biggest threat to his throne, his motivation to return, his thoughts on the current state of the game, the Netflix docu series 'Last Dance', why his team is ahead of the game, and much more!!2020-05-291h 53
King Of The Lifts63 kg Queen Carola Garra joins KOTL!63 kg Queen Carola Garra joins 6 Pack Lapadat from Italy! Carola discusses the ultra competitive 63 kg class, whom she feels is the biggest threat to the throne, who her Powerlifting idol is, her future goals, the growth of Powerlifting in Italy, the difference between the Equipped and Classic Worlds with regards to hype, and much more!2020-05-221h 51
King Of The LiftsThe Leader of the Revolution: Pana joins KOTL!Leader of the French Revolution in Powerlifting, Panagiotis Tarinidis joins 6 Pack Lapadat! Pana discusses how France has made such major strides in Powerlifting, the triple threat of Noemie Allabert, Samantha Eugenie, and Lya Bavoil, where team France is heading, and the bizzare quarantine lockdown story that could be made into a movie.2020-05-112h 10
King Of The LiftsCoaching of Champions: Justin Reeson joins KOTL!Justin Reeson, coach to Jessica Buettner & Brett Gibbs among others, joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how he formulas his programs, game day coaching at the World Championships as a National team coach, some drastic weight cutting, and the questions you should be asking when looking to take on a new coach!2020-05-082h 20
King Of The LiftsMikey D joins KOTL!!!Michael Davis joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his entry into the sport as a 115 lbs kid, and his emergence as a 105 kg contender to the throne! Davis also discusses his training under Joey Flexx, mental prep for big showdowns, and his future goals!2020-04-301h 31
King Of The LiftsAmanda Lawrence returns to KOTL!!Amanda Lawrence joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss her rise to claiming the IPF 84 kg Crown, joining Joey Flexx's team, how she deals with the pressures of big showdowns, how her training has developed, becoming a coach herself, her maturation as a lifter, and social media's gift and curse!2020-04-271h 43
King Of The LiftsPowerlifting's biggest upsets analyzed!The behind the scenes that lead to Powerlifting's biggest upsets and changing of momentum! Some great showdowns are analyzed, and strategic moves explained! New Zealand's Angus Blair joins 6 Pack Lapadat!2020-04-272h 38
King Of The LiftsFrance's Triple Threat invades KOTL!!France's Triple Threat of Lya Bavoil, Samantha Eugenie and Noemie Allabert join 6 Pack Lapadat for a special episode that brings you the inside scoop on the fast rising Nation's stars. Also a special moment happens that nearly brings them all to tears.2020-04-201h 43
King Of The LiftsFrom MMA to Powerlifting: Ireland's Sean CroweIrish National Team coach Sean Crowe joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his journey from being a professional MMA fighter, swapping punches with UFC Champion Robbie Lawler, to becoming a Nationally ranked lifter and coach, swapping attempt changes with the World's best coaches.2020-04-171h 59
King Of The LiftsJessica Buettner joins KOTL!!!Jessica Buettner joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss her legendary weight cutting escapades, the battle in Sweden for World honors, unofficially beating the World record by 20kg and making ESPN, meeting Hafthor Bjornsson (6 Pack also tells a story of meeting Hafthor), whether she feels she is the favorite going into Worlds this year, and much more!2020-04-132h 00
King Of The LiftsThe Art Of Handling: NZ Coach Rory Lynch joins KOTL!New Zealand National Team Coach Rory Lynch joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the art of handling at a Powerlifting competition, some of the biggest blunders with handling, his take on some of the biggest showdowns he has been involved in as a coach, how the US Coaching staff beat him to the punch in the Russel Orhii vs Brett Gibbs showdown, who is on his list for the best handlers in the World, and much more!2020-04-102h 56
King Of The LiftsUS coaching staff Bill McCarthy & Arian Khamesi join KOTL"Big" Bill McCarthy and Arian "Messy" Khamesi of the US National team coaching staff join 6 Pack Lapadat for some insight into the game of handling at a Powerlifting competition. Bill takes 6 Pack to task for hyping the 74s and Russel Orhii, and the group get into a discussion about trash talk in sports. The US coaches also discuss what it is like working with lifters with big egos, some shocking behind the scenes stories, and much more!2020-04-042h 49
King Of The LiftsJoey Flexx returns to KOTL and gets deep!!Joey Flexx joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss what has happened with Powerlifting, his top 3 most memorable moments while coaching (the stories will give you chills), his feelings about athletes that have left his team, his thoughts on his current rosters' future, what we have seen taking place with some creative home workouts for athletes unable to make it to the gym, and much more. This is a 3 hour special episode that Joey Flexx opens up with 6 Pack Lapadat like you have never heard before.2020-04-022h 57
King Of The LiftsFear is your friend, intimation is not & Isaac Baik6 Pack Lapadat & Kafui Hotsonyame discuss how fear is a necessary feeling to top athletes to perform at their best. They also discuss how this is not to be confused with being intimidated, and how the two differ and can impact an athlete's performance differently.
Two time Canadian Champion from two different divisions, and IPF Worlds vet Isaac Baik also joins Kafui Hotsonyame to discuss current events and prepping for the future.2020-03-311h 08
King Of The LiftsThe Arnold Classic win and beyond: Brittany SuplickiBrittany Suplicki joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how she got into Powerlifting, the current bizzare global situation, he take on social media's influence, Powerlifting's personalities, and the big win at the Arnold Classic!2020-03-291h 32
King Of The LiftsChasing Ray Williams & World records: Tre ThomasTre Thomas joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how he first joined Powerlifting as part of the infamous spotting crew at the 2016 IPF Worlds that saw the viral Kelly Branton squat incident. Tre allows speaks on his journey from been an awe-struck wide-eyed spotter as Ray Williams broke World records, to chasing Ray for the USAPL title and earning a spot for the IPF Worlds himself to meet his ultimate goal: The IPF World Title.2020-03-231h 46
King Of The LiftsAshton's triumph, Seay's agony, Calhoun's strategy: Arnold RecapJoe Stanek joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the storylines from the Arnold Classic. Among the discussion topics are Micheal Seay's unfortunate bomb out while shooting for the 800 kg mark, Ashton Rouska surprising many coming in as a 93 kg and taking the World record total, Sam Calhoun's sneaky strategy that may make the difference at the IPF Worlds, Chance Mitchell reigning supreme at squat AMRAPs, LS retiring to form, and much much more!!2020-03-141h 31
King Of The LiftsCOVID-19 kills SBD Invitational & IPF Worlds!Joe Stanek joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the recent cancelation of the SBD Invitational, and postponement of the IPF World Championships for Bench and Master's, and possibly more! Also discussed is the effect COV-17 has had on the media, how the public has reacted (fear and violence). Joe also talks about his client Ricky Cho taking aim at other 74s and how he feels about his trash talking lifter's ways.2020-03-141h 05
King Of The LiftsCanadian Nationals Preview Show: Men's divisionThe Strength Guys join 6 Pack Lapadat & Kafui Hotsonyame to Preview the Canadian Nationals! This episode focuses on the men's division. The battles, the back stories, and our picks.2020-03-011h 05
King Of The LiftsCanadian Nationals Preview Show: Women's divisionThe Strength Guys join 6 Pack Lapadat to Preview the Canadian Nationals! This episode focuses on the women's division. The battles, the back stories, and our picks.2020-03-011h 05
King Of The LiftsBonus episode: 2 girls, 1 KingBonus episode: this is KOTL's 6 Pack Lapadat recent appearance on the 2 girls, 3 lifts podcast. Among the discussed topics is how reposts on KOTL are decided, whether girls get trolled more on reposts, who was the most disappointing person he met in person, why KOTL started in the first place, who is Powerlifting's Queen of the Lifts, the most embarassing moment while Commentating at the IPF World Championships, and much more!!2020-02-271h 12
King Of The LiftsControversial calls, drama in the 74s, battling 72s: Jasmyn PennJasmyn Penn joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame to discuss the controversial calls at the World Championships in Sweden that made the gold medal favorite bomb out, the controversial call for her final deadlift at the US Raw Nationals that would have won the 72 kg open, her relationship with 74 kg star Micheal Seay, her thoughts on Ricky Cho and the trash talk towards Micheal, her future battles with the 72s, and who she aspires to be like (and defeat).2020-02-191h 26
King Of The LiftsPowerlifting's Bitter Rivalry: Blaine Sumner joins KOTLBlaine Sumner joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss a horrific injury while squatting that almost killed him, his struggling slump on the International scene, a rival from the other side of the World that targeted him in interviews and social media, and his redemption at the 2019 IPF World Championships in Dubai.2020-02-151h 27
King Of The LiftsChampion vs Champion: Dots creator joins KOTL!!!The creator of the Dots formula joins KOTL to discuss how his formula was created, how is differs from the Wilks formula & IPF points, some interesting stats he found in his research, and the possible further for the Dots formula being used in Powerlifting. Tim Konertz joins 6 Pack Lapadat2020-01-301h 17
King Of The LiftsAfter 17 years on the sidelines a legend shocks lifters half his ageFrom competing along side legends like Ed Coan &Captain Kirk Karwoski in the early 90's to a return to the sport after a 17-year hiatus and winning the British Open title and a podium finish at the European Championships while approaching 50 years old...Sam Watt tells his story! Find out his reaction to how the sport changed when he rediscovered Powerlifting after not paying attention for almost two decades! Hear why he enjoys his underdog status entering into the final round of his athletic career, and how hitting personal bests at 50 is possible! 6 Pack Lapadat hosts.2020-01-201h 38
King Of The LiftsPowerlifters: Social media lied to you. here is the truth..In an episode that busts some myths, uncovers some truths, and rises new questions, we crunch statistics and look into whether Powerlifting is still growing or shrinking, whether social media has skewed our perception of what is elite and what is mediocre, where the sport of Powerlifting has expanded in the World, and signs that point to a future that may look entirely different! Andrius Virbicianskas joins 6 Pack Lapadat.2020-01-131h 50
King Of The LiftsMike T, Bryce Lewis, Arthur Lynch: Decade in Review!!RTS head coach Mike T, IPF World Champion & TSA head coach Bryce Lewis, No Lift Podcast host Arthur Lynch, and 6 Pack Lapadat take a look at the past decade's biggest influencers, biggest moments, what have been the greatest changes, personal stories, and what they expect in the next decade to come!!2020-01-081h 58
King Of The Lifts2019 Year End Awards Show!!The 2019 Year-end Awards Show! The Best Lifter (Overall and for Squat/Bench/Deadlift), Biggest Upset Win, Best Comeback, 5 Biggest Moments, Most Improved, Breakthru Star, Lifter to watch for in 2020, and more!!
Jason Tremblay of The Strength Guys joins 6 Pack Lapadat!!2019-12-311h 53
King Of The LiftsGuest of the Year: Garrett Fear (recast)Garret Fear reveals a shocking life of being fascinated by drugs at 5, a 2 pack a day smoker by 12, and OD'ing on heroin at 15, while being one of 17 children and living off food stamps. Fear gives the facts about PED use, why Larry Wheels S's instagram's D and may die within 5 years, who won't be in the game soon, and much more cold-hard-truth in the wildest, rawest, podcast episode ever! 6 Pack Lapadat and Robbie Little also discuss if Bruce Lee was a phoney and how A.I. is going to kill us all!2019-12-302h 09
King Of The LiftsPulling planes, flipping cars, a TV show, and Powerlifting: The KOTL StoryMotivated by the death of a close one, 6 Pack Lapadat began visiting cancer camps for kids, public schools, to give motivational speeches and raise money for charity by pulling airplanes and flipping cars. When the news story went National, life changed. A reality TV show followed, then several large TV appearances (you'll know the shows) around the World with interesting results. When the IPF President decided to add 6 Pack Lapadat to the World Championships Commentating team, the rest was history. KOTL began at the same time with the vision of becoming a news source for Powerlifting with training footage of...2019-12-242h 19
King Of The LiftsEuropean Championships Recap Show!!!We give our MVP award, the person the watch for at the 2020 Worlds, and most improved for both the men's and women's division! Also, a division by division recap beginning at 37:30 for the Men's Open, and 121:30 Women's Open! Jason Tremblay from The Strength Guys joins 6 Pack Lapadat!2019-12-151h 57
King Of The LiftsThe advantage over your competition you are missing6 Pack Lapadat is joined by The Strength Guys coach Kedric Kwan who is currently a PhD candidate researching rapid weight loss methods for the strength athlete. Kedric details popular misconceptions about water cutting, safe water cut ratios per bodyweight, gives a safe protocol to follow, and the important rehydration phase. Also, the World's Largest 74 kg lifter, Ricky Cho, reveals his water cutting secrets that had him a full size 83 kg lifter by his last deadlift (which was an American record).2019-12-122h 17
King Of The LiftsRay Williams, IPF Worlds, pulling for the win: Siim Rast joins KOTL!The Estonian Giant, Siim Rast, joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his rise in the 120 + kg class of Powerlifting, the 2019 IPF World Championships, winning silver, pulling for the win, his reaction to Ray Williams bombing out, his competition prep, the European Championships, and his future.2019-12-071h 21
King Of The LiftsThe come-from-behind Worlds win, Kloie Doublin, and more: Ida Ronn!!Ida Ronn joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss her dramatic come-from-behind Worlds win in her home nation of Sweden, finding out about Kloie Doublin, how she found Powerlifting, Euros, and entering the Open!2019-11-291h 17
King Of The LiftsDefending the homeland, Training Changes, Pressure, The Rematch: Gustav Hedlund joins KOTL!!Gustav Hedlund joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss defending the homeland at the IPF Worlds in Sweden, changes to training, his rematch with the current IPF World Champion at the European Championships, Sweden's rise at the World level, and what he expects in 2020!2019-11-261h 30
King Of The LiftsJennifer Millican gets the last laugh!Jennifer Millican gets at 6 Pack Lapadat for sleeping on her 63 kg National team aspirations for the 2020 World Championships! Also discussed is her development of mental toughness, overcoming performance anxiety, dealing with stressors and set backs, her World title wins at 57kg and moving up to the 63 kg class, her views on the US Nationals compared to other competitions, handling pressure from herself and others, and her new goals for 2020!2019-11-041h 48
King Of The LiftsDennis Cornelius joins KOTL! The King returns!Dennis Cornelius returns to the US Raw Nationals and to KOTL! Dennis joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame to discuss his venture into the US Open, his new passion of BJJ, why he has returned, what his goals are, whether he will compete in Belarus, and his thoughts on the SBD Invitational!2019-10-311h 47
King Of The LiftsThe 74 kg Boyz Part 2: The Battle isn't over!"King" Taylor Atwood, Micheal Seay aka The Black Panther, Austin "The Future" Perkins, and Ricky "The Villain" Cho (who says he was boo'd during squats) join 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the battle of the 74s at the US Raw Nationals! Among other things discussed: Atwood's thoughts on his rivals performances and their threat levels in the future, Micheal Seay's collapse back stage while warming up for deads, Austin Perkins declaration of becoming the future King, Pug's historic dead that got him a record and a medal. The 74s also discuss a race to hit 800 kg total (someone states they will...2019-10-281h 51
King Of The LiftsUS Raw Nationals Recap Show 2019!!Matt Gary joins 6 Pack Lapadat for a division by division recap, including the battle of the 74s, Orhii's squat scare, Cayco's domination, Dennis Cornelius's return, Sam Calhoun and Jennifer Millican getting the last laugh on 6 Pack Lapadat, the controversy of the 72s, and Matt Gary returns fire at the Ray Williams PED accusers.2019-10-272h 21
King Of The LiftsRussel Orhii addresses the doubters!!!IPF 83 kg World Champion Russel Orhii joins 6 Pack Lapadat to address the 74 kg Boyz episode of KOTL he heard that questioned his squat depth. Russel also speaks on the big IPF Worlds win in Sweden, the upcoming Raw Nationals, the SBD Invitational (why he almost said 'no' to going, and why he changed his mind), and whether or not he will compete at the 2020 IPF Worlds in Belarus!2019-10-161h 31
King Of The LiftsThe USAPL Raw Nats Preview Show!!Complete breakdown of the 2019 USAPL Raw Nationals! Matt Gary joins 6 Pack Lapadat for a division by division break down of who to watch, what are the biggest battles, and who they believe will make the podium!2019-10-152h 20
King Of The LiftsKloie Doublin eyes the Throne!!!At only 20 years old, Kloie Doublin will attempt to become the youngest ever to take the 72 kg throne. Kloie joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui to discuss her path to the title, her previous World Championships, and one lifter she is determined to face once again on the platform in a rematch!2019-10-151h 51
King Of The LiftsMeghan Scanlon: Worlds, Nationals, & what's ahead!3-time IPF World record breaker Meghan Scanlon joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss her epic clash at the 2019 IPF World Championships with Canada's Maria Htee, her move to the 63 kg class, and the battle of the 63s at the US Raw Nationals that looks like it will be most heated matchup of the year!2019-10-151h 23
King Of The LiftsTrolls, bullies, and a Muscle Man: Marcus Adodo joins KOTL!Marcus Adodo joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss the upcoming US Raw Nationals! Growing up bullied helped to vcreate a monster, as Marcus Adodo transformed into MuscleMan Marcus. After adding in some fighting skills from a mysterious teacher, Marcus moved on from bullies and set his sights on the platform. Now the US bronze medalist is looking to make a statement and put it all together at the 2019 US Raw Nationals.2019-10-072h 07King Of The LiftsSBD Invitational Episode: Peter Spence of SBD joins!!SBD's Peter Spence joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the heavily hyped SBD Invitational! Taking place in March 2020, the SBD Invitational will showcase the IPFs biggest stars battling it out for over $300,000.00 in prize money! Peter Spence gives details of the selection criteria, some behind the scenes information on the event, and what this could mean for the future!2019-10-061h 02
King Of The LiftsAustin Perkins goes in on the 74s, their trash talk, Taylor Atwood, and more!Austin Perkins jumped on everyone's radar, even in the uber competitive 74 kg class, when he won the IPF University Cup in early 2019 with a 737.5 kg total at only 20 years old!
Now he joins 6 Pack Lapadat and King Kaf to discuss what he thought of the 74s at the IPF Worlds, the trash talk between Ricky Cho and Micheal Seay, whether Taylor Atwood is ready to be taken, and how the other 74s have stayed away from dropping his name.2019-09-272h 09
King Of The LiftsThe New King speaks on his record, his past, his beefs, and his new goal!From a beef at an airport with top ten Billboard charting rapper, DaBaby, to a showdown with legends Eddie Hall and Kirill Sarychev, this is a wild episode!
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Julius Maddox joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame to discuss his previous life of street beefs, shots being fired, and friends/family doing hard fed time. A life changing moment of his daughter visiting him in jail, and trying to touch her dad through the glass divider began an awakening. Julius experienced a rebirth while praying in his prison cell. After rehabilitation, and battling demons of depression and co-dependency, Julius found...2019-09-201h 40
King Of The LiftsJoey Flexx's monster has been unleashed!The day Jonathan Cayco was born was also the day Jonathan Cayco almost died. Powerlifting's newest star speaks on his journey from a two pound baby missing half his torso to joining the ranks of a professional gamer, to joining the Flexx Squad and posting an unofficial World record and becoming the man to beat at the US Raw Nationals in the 93 kg class. Also, 6 Pack Lapadat and co-host Yaz get into a heated discussion about Top Boy, The Wire, and 50 Cent! Jonathan Cayco joins at the 52 min mark.2019-09-161h 59
King Of The LiftsSquat Wars: Jamarr Royster eyes Russel Orhii!!Growing up in a trailer park with an abscent father and a mother who worked around the clock, a 6 year old Jamarr Royster made himself a promise...he was going to make a change. The PancakeGawd joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame to discuss how an underdog made it to college, turned his life around, and discovered Powerlifting. Hear what Jamarr told Russel Orhii in a chance meeting 18 months ago, and what the plan is for the upcoming Squat War at the USAPL Raw Nationals!2019-09-112h 12
King Of The LiftsMarianna on Stefi Cohen & how even C.C. isn't safe!!The Wilks Queen, Marianna Gasparyan, joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Robbie Little to discuss her battle epic battle with Stefi Cohen at the US Open and their rivalry. She also discusses how C.C. has joined their team and is now coached by her husband/coach, but when they hit the platform their will be no friends! Coach of Champions, Sergey Ponamarev also weighs-in on the current state of coaching globally, and discusses his disappointment with thier progress.2019-08-311h 46
King Of The LiftsJohn Haack discusses Jesse Norris, Strongman vs Powerlifting, Ali being the GOAT and Drake's disrespect!John Haack joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame to discuss the Jesse Norris debate, how King of the lifts got him fired up, what his goal at Tribute 2019 was, whether the 2033 lbs (922.5 kg) total record will fall, flirting with Strongman, how Powerlifting can increase its popularity, and what is next on his list! Also, discussed this episode is Drake's disrespect of The Beatles, why Ali is the Greatest across all sports, and how debating/comparing across different generations will always cause outrage (and entertainment).2019-08-231h 54
King Of The LiftsTB episode: Julius Maddox chasing Powerlifting's biggest record!Special Throwback Episode!
Julius Maddox joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to tell his story about being raised in the projects, growing up with addiction in the house, battling depression, becoming a drug dealer and user, and facing prison time. Then at 25, he changed his life. After getting under a barbell to bench press Julius quickly found out why he was still here. Now he works to help addicts, does public speaking with at risk youth, visits highschools/universities, and spreads the word of maintaining the positive path. At 6'4" and 435 lbs, the giant Julius is chasing history to break...2019-08-211h 38
King Of The LiftsHeroin, PEDs, 17 siblings, & dinner w/Bill Gates. Garrett Fear joins KOTL!Garret Fear reveals a shocking life of being fascinated by drugs at 5, a 2 pack a day smoker by 12, and OD'ing on heroin at 15, while being one of 17 children and living off food stamps. Fear gives the facts about PED use, why Larry Wheels S's instagram's D and may die within 5 years, who won't be in the game soon, and much more cold-hard-truth in the wildest, rawest, podcast episode ever! 6 Pack Lapadat and Robbie Little also discuss if Bruce Lee was a phoney and how A.I. is going to kill us all!2019-08-152h 09
King Of The LiftsHaack vs Norris debate gets intense (and bizarre) & Brandon's incredible near fatal story.Brandon Allen & Andy Huang of the Brocast joins 6 Pack Lapadat to debate who's performance was better, John Haack or Jesse Norris? Things get intense, then they get funny, then they get weird. They recap the Tribute meet, and preview of the Boss of Bosses. The return of Stefi Cohen, Julius Maddox's quest for Kirill's World record, and C.C.'s comeback are all discussed.2019-08-111h 12
King Of The LiftsFake Natties, YT OGs, trash talk, & the future of the 74s!!From fake natties, the OGs of YouTube, what division is hot & what division is not, to trash talk and the future of the 74s. Also discussed is Taylor Atwood's ambition, Russell Orhii's star power, and their potential clash in the future. Ricky Cho joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame for a gloves off episode that hits hard!2019-08-072h 27
King Of The LiftsThe Swedish Secret Weapon & confessions of epic proportions!6 Pack Lapadat discovers a secret about co-host Robbie Little that threatens their future as a team. Emil Norling, Sweden's secret weapon, joins to discuss his coming out party winning the IPF 105 junior title. Also discussed is the current state of the 105s, and who Emil has his eyes on in the 105s. The Europeans are striking back, and among them are Sweden's twin towers Gustav Hedlund and Emil Norling! Sponsored by Fusion Muscle!2019-08-021h 49
King Of The LiftsLayne Norton in his most candid interview ever!!USAPL legend and IPF World record breaker Layne Norton joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Robbie Little in his most candid interview ever! Layne takes us behind the scenes for some of the most iconic showdowns, and dramatic moments Powerlifting has ever seen. For the first time ever, Layne tells his full story, and takes you on a journey that will shock and inspire you.2019-07-141h 48
King Of The LiftsAshton Rouska joins KOTL!!!Ashton Rouska joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame to discuss his thoughts on the 93 and 105 kg performances at the IPF Worlds, Jonathan Cayco's unofficial World record total at 93 kg, whom he feels is his biggest threat in the 105 kg class, and why 2020 we will all be calling him a World Champion! Plus, 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui discuss Kafui's World record in the 83 kg class at the IPF Worlds, his road to the World record, what it was like backstage on the same warm up platform as Brett Gibbs during the heated battle, and how he has the World's worst...2019-07-101h 53
King Of The LiftsKimberly Walford joins KOTL!!IPF 72 kg Legend Kimberly Walford joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss who is the IPF GOAT of the classic division, what was the greatest battle of her career, how she handles the pressure of keeping her unbeaten streak at National and World Championships, what she thought of her competition this Worlds, and what it's like now being a grizzled veteran of the game fighting to retain her spot against the next generation of lifters.2019-07-041h 23
King Of The LiftsLya Bavoil: A Powerlifting Story of CourageIPF World Record Holder Lya Bavoil joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Robbie Little to tell her emotionally gripping and inspiring story of emerging from a life of social isolation and suicide attempts to becoming an unlikely sports hero!2019-06-301h 48
King Of The LiftsIPF Champ Maria Htee joins KOTL!!Winning the IPF World title in the greatest come from behind victory of the 2019 Championships, Maria Htee joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss her side of the story! From growing up in Thailand as a 5 year old bare knuckle boxer to becoming Canada's 1st Open Woman's World Champion! Here her journey!2019-06-261h 25
King Of The LiftsIPF Worlds recap with special guests!Elite coaches Jason Tremblay (The Strength Guys) & Mike Tuchscherer (Reactive Training Systems) join 6 Pack Lapadat to look back over the highs, lows, and everything in-between about the drama at the 2019 IPF World Championships. These Worlds offered several interesting storylines. The discussion is honest and intriguing.2019-06-161h 19
King Of The LiftsJezza Uepa joins KOTL!!!Newly crowned 120 + kg World Champion Jezza Uepa joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his startling win at the IPF World Championships in Sweden! Jezza speaks on Ray Williams, how he almost pulled out of the World Championships due to injury, his struggle to remain in the competition, his valiant effort to hang onto his lead in the deadlifts, what the win means to the people of Nauru and underdogs every where, why you should always show up when given the opportunity and keeping the faith.2019-06-1525 min
King Of The LiftsPart 2 of the IPF Worlds Preview!!!Expert scout/coach Matt Gary rejoins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan for Part 2 of the annual IPF World Championships preview show! Division by division analysis is given with their picks for the podium in each! The 2nd episode covers the last two days of the Open competition. You do not want to watch the IPF World Championships and miss this episode! Find out the battles you need to see, who are the key players, and their background stories!2019-06-0949 min
King Of The LiftsPart 1 of the IPF Worlds Preview show!!Expert scout/coach Matt Gary rejoins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan for the annual IPF World Championships preview show! Division by division analysis is given with their picks for the podium in each! Due to the extensive review the preview is split into two episodes. The first episode covers the first three days of the Open competition. You do not want to watch the IPF World Championships and miss this episode! Find out the battles you need to see, who are the key players, and their background stories!2019-06-051h 46
King Of The LiftsUS women's team members join KOTL!!!US National Team members Heather Connor (47 kg), Sam Calhoun (63 kg), and Meghan Scanlon (57 kg) join 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the upcoming battles for themselves and their teammates at the 2019 IPF World Championships in Sweden!!2019-06-011h 22
King Of The LiftsRay Williams joins KOTL!!!The King of Powerlifting, Ray Williams, joins 6 Pack Lapadat, Paul Maranzan, and his coach Matt Gary to discuss how he got into powerlifting (you won't guess it), his proudest win of his 5 World titles, the response to him squatting over 1,000 lbs, his training regiment, his idols, whether his kids will follow his foot steps, his greatest rivals, why Luke Richardson can't leave the IPF yet, and who he feels may be the next King. Also, Matt Gary takes 'em back to the golden era of the sport with some great stories of Captain Kirk, Ed Coan, Mark Henry, and more...2019-05-252h 02
King Of The LiftsRussel Orhii joins KOTL!!!83 KG US Champion and Squat World record breaker Russel Orhii joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss his reign of terror over the ultra deep USAPL talent pool, coming up short of his expectations at his first IPF World Championships and how this year's World Championships in Sweden will be different. Russel gives insight to how he mentally approaches the game, his game day mental chess, and how he will pull for the win with confidence regardless the weight on the bar this time around!2019-05-231h 24
King Of The LiftsUS Champ Kristen Dunsmore joins KOTL!72 kg US Champion Kristen Dunsmore joins 6 pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss moving into the 72 kg class, winning the National title, joining the US National team for the IPF World Championships, handling pressure and performance anxiety, her support team, and what is coming up in Sweden! Also, 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan have a brief but furious argument that quickly escalates to start the show. Who's side are you on?2019-05-181h 29
King Of The LiftsIPF Champion Charles Okpoko joins KOTL!!IPF 66kg World Champion Charles Okpoko joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss his startling upset victory over two-time World Champion “Mr. Perfect” Sergey Gladkikh, and their up coming rematch at the IPF Worlds in Sweden. Okpoko also discusses growing up in Nigeria, his transition to the US culture, how he found Powerlifting, and his quest to make a statement that size is not the only measure of one’s capabilities for strength.2019-05-161h 58
King Of The LiftsThe 93 kg Boyz join KOTL!!!IPF World Champions LS McClain & Gustav Hedlund, and US Champion David Woolson join 6 Pack Lapadat in a special 93 kg IPF World Championships preview show! Hear from the top contenders in the most stacked division in the IPF Worlds!2019-05-141h 50
King Of The LiftsJohn Haack joins KOTL!! Who is the GOAT 83 kg?John Haack, IPF World Championship winner and 82.5 kg World record holder, joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui to discuss why listening to our 83 kg GoAT debate motivated him to prove us wrong, his thoughts on his IPF World title, why he switched to compete USPA, whether he has regrets about it, his thoughts on the US Open, his breakdown of the up coming 83 kg class at the IPF World Championships, how things have been going since taking over his own programming, whether he plans to move up to 90 kg (198 lbs) class, and breaking All-Time World records despite having 3 jobs.2019-05-061h 51
King Of The LiftsUS Open recap with The Brocast!!Brandon Allen & Andy Huang Join 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to recap the Kern US Open. The single best lift is debated (Yury's squat vs. Cailer's deadlift), who had the best showing, what the battle between Stefi Cohen and Marianna Gasparyan means for the bigger picture, Brandon goes off a couple a times, Andy speaks on his gruesome injury, discussion is had on what it means to compete at the elite level against the best, and a future war with C.C. Ingram, Marianna Gasparyan, and Stefi Cohen is debated!2019-05-021h 23
King Of The LiftsBrocast joins KOTL to preview the US Open!!Brandon Allen & Andy Huang of the Brocast podcast join 6 Pack Lapadat to preview the upcoming 2019 Kern US Open!2019-04-231h 38
King Of The LiftsStefi Cohen & Hayden Bowe join KOTL!!!Stefi Cohen & Hayden Bowe join 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss bombing out at the 2017 US Open and returning to the 2018 US Open and breaking the all time Wilks record, mental prep with a sports psychologist, handling pressure/expectations from her fan base, the massive expansion of Hybrid Performance, their take on Stacy Burr's sudden retirement, the showdown with Marianna Gasparyan at the US Open, and their picks for the men's division and who wins the Cailer Woolam-Yury Belkin deadlift battle!!!2019-04-191h 19
King Of The LiftsCailer Woolam joins KOTL!!!Deadlift World record breaker Cailer Woolam joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss his upcoming deadlift war with Yuri Belkin at the US Open!! Also discussed are Belkin's picks for the tournament, and his powerlifting trips to Russia and China!2019-04-171h 13
King Of The LiftsChris Bridgeford joins KOTL!Chris Bridgeford joins KOTL to discuss with 6 Pack Lapadat the up coming battles of the US Open!2019-04-111h 30
King Of The LiftsMark Plummer joins KOTL!Mark Plummer joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss prepping for the US Open, breaking up with his GF and selling his house to eliminate distractions, mental health, the social media balance, dealing with sponsors as a teenager, and his showdown with Ben Pollack!!2019-04-031h 44
King Of The LiftsIPF Bench King TD joins KOTL!!Thomas Davis joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss his quest to break the IPF record for bench (don't check the webpage, this one is different), chasing 700 lbs, competing in a 3 lift, and then drops a bomb for what to expect in the future!! Michael Baxter, TD's training partner, joins the discussion and debates the greats of bench only!2019-03-281h 40
King Of The LiftsIPF Formula Creator Joe Marksteiner takes critics to task!IPF Formula Creator Joe Marksteiner joins 6 Pack Lapadat, Paul Maranzan and Yangsu Ren (AKA Deadlift Panda) to discuss how the formula was created, why we see the changes in rankings, how it deviates from the Wilks formula, why it was chosen by the IPF over other presented options, whether it will be updated, and what the true intent behind these formulas are! Including a breakdown of the allometric option!2019-03-201h 47
King Of The LiftsSquat Phenom Amanda Lawrence joins KOTL!!!Squat phenom Amanda Lawrence joins KOTL podcast to discuss with 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan how she took her squat deep past the 500 lbs barrier, her programming, her sports rivalry with Daniella Mela, and her future goals. Also, 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul speak on giving someone the "Hand off to Heaven" (you'll have to listen to get it...)2018-09-271h 38