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King Of The Lifts

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.

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“800 kgs was just the beginning…I’m back!” - Kjell, 74 kg Euro Champ from 2023-12-11T15:12:55

74 kgs European Champion/ 2023 Euros Best Lifter/ IPF World record holder/ Multiple time World Champion Kjell Bakkelund joins KOTL.


Kjell takes us behind the scenes of his 74 ...

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Euro 83s are ready for Russ: Jurins, Enahoro, & Edo join KOTL! from 2023-11-27T15:13:42

The 3 top nominations for the European Championships (Jurins Kengamu, Enahoro Asein, Edoardo Mazzucchielli) join KOTL to discuss their clash for the Euro title, the possibility of the World reco...

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Euros battles, the rise of the continent, expansion of the sport from 2023-11-23T17:22:01

The rise of Powerlifting in Europe, key battles coming at the European Championships, the impact EuroSport/The Olympic YouTube/Sheffield/ World Games has had on the sport, stars about to break t...

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The future of the 120s, Bodybuilding for Powerlifting, Germany rising, from 2023-11-19T16:45:05

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 Pac...

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Agata Sitko: “I’m going to compete as a 69 in Sheffield “ from 2023-11-13T17:34:31

Agata Sitko returns to KOTL to announce she is dropping to the 69 kg class for Sheffield.


She reveals her motives, her plan to make the cut, how long she will stay in the 69 ...

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USA’s 69 kg star Gabby Martinez: The revelation that changed her life from 2023-11-06T14:31:12

Gabby Martinez joins KOTL to discuss a recent revelation that changed her life and how she views her past.

Gabby also discusses her rise to two USAPL titles, her new goals after switchin...

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Bobb Matthews: Tony Cliffe call out, battling Rondel, IPF rivals, Ashton Rouska, Anatolii’s call out! from 2023-10-30T17:19:53

Bobb Matthews returns to KOTL to discuss his move to Powerlifting America/ IPF, IPF World Champion Tony Cliffe calling him out, how his battle with Ashton Rouska stands (Is it over?), hunting Ro...

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Marcellus Williams returns: Craftsmanship arrives to the PA/IPF (Pitre, Ashton, Bobb Matthews…) from 2023-10-23T15:25:50

Marcellus Williams returns KOTL to discuss Craftsmanship Team members and USAPL stars Brandon Pitre, Ashton Rouska, and Bobb Matthews crossing over to Powerlifting America/ IPF.


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Kedric Kwan: Weight cutting, Nutrition, Myths, Gut cuts, and more! from 2023-10-17T13:04:30

Nutrition Coach to some of Powerlifting’s biggest stars, Kedric Kwan, returns to KOTL. In this episode

Kedrick breaks down gut cuts, weight cuts, proper performance nutrition, why sweeten...

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Joey Flexx returns! The new direction of his athletes, the game, and more! from 2023-10-12T15:44:07

Joey Flexx, elite Coach, returns to discuss the direction of his athletes and updates on their status, the changing of the the tide he has seen in sport, and what we can expect in the future. Listen

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The 5 All-Time Great Performances: Did Perk make the cut? Atwood, Rondel, Jesus? Who else? from 2023-10-06T14:05:14

The 5 All-Time Greatest Powerlifting Performances are debated. Did Perk’s 851 kg total make the cut? Did he bump another performance off the list? Who made the top 5 and why?


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Rondel Hunte: The long (and controversial) road to his World record from 2023-10-02T12:49:54

Rondel Hunte joins KOTL to discuss how politics in Powerlifting kept him out of the sport for 4 years, why he needed to weigh in under 120 kgs despite competing in the USAPL’s 125 kg class, how ...

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Devin Williams: Upsetting the odds to take the title from 2023-09-28T17:12:35

Devin Williams joins KOTL to discuss his upset victory at the USAPL Nationals to take the 125 kg title.


Also discussed, his future goals (IPF vs USAPL), the USAPL formula, ot...

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Ashton Rouska: defeating Bobb Matthews & Keenan Lee, IPF or USAPL, Anatolii, is Rondel or Russ in the future? from 2023-09-25T12:12:39

Ashton Rouska returns to KOTL to discuss winning the heavily hyped battle of the 110s at USAPL Nats against stars Bobb Matthews & Keenan Lee, the backstory leading up to the clash, the fall ...

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Austin Perkins & Joe Stanek: The record, IPF or USAPL, challenging Atwood & Russ and much more! from 2023-09-22T14:40:36

Fresh off his spectacular performance at USAPL Nats, Austin Perkins is joined by his coach Joe Stanek to discuss the event, the significance of it, the reaction to it (including from big name li...

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Hamza: The Breakthrough Star of Junior Worlds at 17! from 2023-09-16T19:17:11

17 year old sensation, Demir Hamza, joins KOTL to discuss his emergence as the breakthrough star of the IPF Sub Junior & Junior Worlds.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

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IPF Junior Worlds Recap: Women’s Division from 2023-09-10T22:58:01

A weight class by weight class recap of the IPF Junior World Championships with highlights from the Sub Juniors at the end.


All the back stories, battles, controversies, and ...

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IPF Junior Worlds Recap: Men’s Division from 2023-09-10T22:45:26

A weight class by weight class recap of the IPF Junior World Championships with highlights from the Sub Juniors at the end.


All the back stories, battles, controversies, and ...

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Is there a new #1 nation? Which Nations are rising? Junior stars emerging. from 2023-09-08T12:42:18

In this episode we look at which nation has proven to be #1 on the International scene, which nations are rising, if new nations are joining the elite, future stars emerging out of the Juniors, ...

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Spain on the rise: Alberto Herraiz leads the charge from 2023-09-04T16:20:38

Two-time (And two weight class) Junior World Champion Alberto Herraiz joins KOTL to discuss Spain’s quick climb up the rankings at Junior Worlds, Europe’s progress as a whole, winning two World ...

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Lya Bavoil: PEDs, USAPL France, Carola Garra, the biggest battle in the sport from 2023-08-28T13:15:30

Lya Bavoil, 69 kg World Champion, returns to KOTL to discuss why PEDs are a bad path to take, why USAPL France won’t happen, the significance of having Carola Garra in the 63s, and why her and G...

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Men’s Junior Worlds Highlights Preview Show from 2023-08-20T15:17:21

A look at the highlights in terms of athletes and showdowns to watch for at the Men’s Junior World Championships. First 10 mins is discussion about OpenPowerlifting.com


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Women’s Junior Worlds Highlights Preview Show from 2023-08-20T14:36:24

A look at the highlights in terms of athletes and showdowns to watch for at the Women’s Junior World Championships. First 15 minutes is discussion about OpenPowerlifting.com.


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The King in the North: Canada’s #1 ranked lifter Kafui Hotsonyame from 2023-08-17T18:55:13

Kafui Hotsonyame joins KOTL to discuss taking the #1 lifter position (Dots & GL points) in Canada, the competitive rivalry in Canada between the 83s (Nick Manders & Adam Jansson), lookin...

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Brandon Pitre: Switching to IPF/his final 90 kg goal/his Sheffield wish/his rivals/A new perspective from 2023-08-10T15:33:29

Brandon Pitre, 90 kg record holder, returns to KOTL to discuss why he switched to the IPF, overcoming bombing out and the public scrutiny, taking back the 90 kg record, his thoughts on the 93 kg...

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Russel Orhii: The Moment of Truth from 2023-07-31T20:03:36

Russel Orhii returns to KOTL to tell his future plans, the reasoning behind his plans, factors that impacted his decision, what weight class he will compete in during 2024, his thoughts on how t...

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Taylor Atwood breaks his silence!! from 2023-07-28T13:00

Atwood addresses the discussion about his last two performances, his thoughts on Calle’s upset win, his legacy, how he would like to be remembered in Powerlifting, whether someone can take over ...

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Joe Stanek Returns! from 2023-07-24T13:48:38

Joe Stanek is back!!

We discuss the influence of Jonnie Candito & Layne Norton, the status of Austin Perkins, the 74s, his roster heading into USAPL Nats, starting up Game Day, the ev...

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Brittany Schlater: Defeating the GOAT in the greatest battle ever fought from 2023-07-22T14:04:45

Brittany Schlater joins KOTL to discuss winning the 84+ kg title, her fast progress since Nationals, the magnitude of her sensational battle, and qualifying for Sheffield.


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Karlina Tongotea: taking the 76 kg title from 2023-07-20T13:15:43

Karlina Tongotea returns to KOTL to discuss winning the 76 kg title, her rise to the top of Powerlifting, balancing being a Doctor with being a World Champion, future showdowns.


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Delaney Wallace: Battling the 83s/USAPL crossovers/PRs vs titles/& more from 2023-07-17T14:32:31

Two-time World Champion Delaney Wallace returns to KOTL to discuss defending his title, USAPL crossovers coming, the backstory to his Worlds experience, and much more!


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Natalie Richards: Best in the World from 2023-07-14T23:07:10

IPF Worlds Best Lifter, Natalie Richards, joins KOTL to discuss her fast rise, what lays ahead, and her thoughts on the game.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

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Nick Manders Returns! from 2023-07-10T13:02:39

IPF Worlds bronze medalist, Nick Manders, returns and gives his thoughts on recent events in the game, his Worlds experience, and some rising tensions in Powerlifting.


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Cayco: Then, Now & The Future from 2023-07-08T13:58:38

93 kg World Champion Jonathan Cayco returns to KOTL to discuss recapturing the World title, his biggest rival among his many rivals, his thoughts on Brandon Pitre coming to the IPF, the possibil...

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Carola Garra: reclaiming the title and eyeing the Sheffield Showdown from 2023-07-05T17:56:37

Carola Garra, fresh off her reclaiming the 63 kg World title, joins KOTL to discuss her return, overcoming setbacks, a potential clash with Lya Bavoil at Sheffield and much more!


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Carl (Calle) Johansson on upsetting the King: “I’m the target now. I’m the one to beat” from 2023-07-03T07:43

Carl (Calle) Johansson joins KOTL to discuss his huge win at IPF Worlds upsetting the GOAT Taylor Atwood, the behind the scenes story, Austin Perkins trash talk, a rematch with Taylor and Tim Mo...

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The back story you need to hear: Wascar Carpio from 2023-06-28T22:54:09

Wascar Carpio (59 kg World Champion) reveals a back story that will leave you conflicted. The underdog details his World title win, speaks on some dramatic behind the scenes he seen while workin...

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Joey Flexx: IPF Worlds/Russ going IPF?/Back stories from 2023-06-27T11:41:22

Joey Flexx returns to discuss IPF Worlds, his athletes at the event, what is coming up next, Russ’ comments regarding IPF Worlds, and much more.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

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IPF Worlds Recap: Women’s Division from 2023-06-24T21:16:26

A division by division breakdown of the IPF World Championship. Included are all the back stories, controversies, and our picks for break-through stars, upset wins, era changing events and key q...

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IPF Worlds Recap: Men’s Division from 2023-06-24T21:04:49

A division by division breakdown of the IPF World Championship. Included are all the back stories, controversies, and our picks for break-through stars, upset wins, era changing events and key q...

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Pana: Reclaiming the World Title from 2023-06-22T11:52:33

Pana returns to KOTL to discuss his huge upset victory at IPF Worlds to reclaim the 66 kg title. Pana reveals the back story that is so good you will think it was written by movie writers.

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2023 Worlds Preview Show: Women’s Division from 2023-06-05T12:04:38

A division by division breakdown of the 2023 World Championships. Picks for the podium are given and key background stories discussed.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Eric Helms, Ma...

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2023 Worlds Preview Show: Men’s Division from 2023-06-05T11:56:05

A division by division breakdown of the 2023 World Championships. Picks for the podium are given and key background stories discussed.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Eric Helms, Ma...

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Who’s “era” are we currently in? Division by division eras & pound for pound from 2023-05-31T11:38:20

With the furious debate of whether Taylor Atwood’s era as the pound for pound King is coming to a close, we examine what accomplishments a lifter needs to claim a era as the pound for pound King...

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Nick Manders: “I don’t need the tactical advantage. I pull 800 lbs” from 2023-05-27T17:30:12

Nick Manders, 83 kg Canadian Champion, joins KOTL to discuss the upcoming World Championship, gatekeeping in Powerlifting, a beef that almost turned ugly, why he loves a villain, an unlikely fri...

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Austin Perkins: Taking the #1 spot, Taylor Atwood, If he will go IPF, going 83 kg, Russ from 2023-05-24T00:57:35

Austin Perkins joins KOTL to discuss his recent performance that set everyone in Powerlifting

on notice. Perk also talks about his goal of taking the #1 spot on all formulas, a clash with...

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Tony Cliffe: leading Britain’s charge to Malta from 2023-05-20T14:00:15

Former World Champion, and 20 year veteran, Tony Cliffe joins KOTL to discuss his storied career, Britain’s deep roster, how he has adjusted to peak while in his late 30s, and what he believes t...

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Wascar Carpio: Worlds, Pana’s impact at 66, Russ, what the 59s can become. from 2023-05-14T14:33:01

Wascar Carpio joins KOTL to discuss his fast rise up the rankings, Pana’s impact for popularizing men’s lighter weight classes, how Russ was his first inspirational lifter, the challenges as a 5...

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Jurins Kengamu: I am the strongest 83 (kg) in the World from 2023-05-08T14:26:50

Jurins Kengamu joins KOTL to discuss his rise up the rankings, winning the European & British titles, getting passed up as an alternate for Sheffield, his up coming clash with Delaney Wallac...

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Kedric Kwan: Nutrition & Cutting for Powerlifting from 2023-05-04T01:53

Kedric Kwan, Nutrition Coach of many elite Powerlifters including Taylor Atwood and Sheffield winner Evie Corrigan, joins KOTL to discuss nutrition for Powerlifting, proper cutting, some classic...

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The World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper from 2023-04-29T15:40:30

Mitchell Hooper, recent winner of The World’s Strongest Man, joins KOTL to discuss his unprecedented rise to the top of the sport in his rookie year as a professional Strongman.


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Pana Returns: Deep struggles of 2022, trash talking rivals, France vs the World, Worlds 2023, Grizzly, & much more! from 2023-04-25T23:52:31

Panagiotis Tarinidis AKA Pana returns to KOTL for his most honest podcast yet.


For the first time Pana reveals the personal struggles of 2022, the back story behind the compe...

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Joey Flexx returns: Russ coming to IPF? Taylor Atwood battles! Jesus Olivares, IPF Worlds 2023 & more! from 2023-04-22T17:57:38

Joey Flexx joins KOTL to discuss the recent performances by his team, showdowns coming at IPF Worlds, Jesus Olivares taking control of the game, Russel Orhii’s future and possible return to the ...

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Jade Jacob: Sheffield, Joy Nnamani, Natalie Richards, 2023 Worlds from 2023-04-18T16:37:16

Jade Jacob joins KOTL with her coach Stanley Odin to discuss taking the 57 kg World record at Sheffield, weight class rivals Joy Nnamani & Natalie Richards, as well as the up coming

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Jessica Buettner: Sheffield, Worlds, going 84 kgs, & more from 2023-04-14T12:35:34

76 kg World Champion Jessica Buettner joins KOTL to discuss Sheffield, her Worlds win in 2022, the battle that is coming at Worlds 2023, her moving to 84 kgs, and much more.


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Jonathan Cayco: The back story you need to hear! from 2023-04-10T12:26:31

Jonathan Cayco joins KOTL to reveal a back story you need to hear.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

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Taylor Atwood: “I’m not your Golden Boy” from 2023-04-07T12:58:06

Taylor Atwood joins KOTL to speak about Sheffield and for the first time tell the story of his troubled past.


Hear Taylor speak about his early life adversity in an honest an...

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Sheffield Recap Show: The battles and event story from 2023-04-05T14:45:17

Eric Helms joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the historic event, the battles, the back stories, and much more!

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Gavin Adin: Sheffield, the Taylor Atwood incident, protests, Cayco, mental games from 2023-04-03T13:41:10

Gavin Adin joins KOTL to discuss the Sheffield event as a competitor, the protest against his World record, the incident backstage with Taylor Atwood, IPF Worlds 2023 (Run It Back), and for the ...

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Evie Corrigan: Winning Sheffield, Noémie Allabert, the sneaky move to 52, the leak, the biggest upset win, & more! from 2023-04-02T04:11:30

Evie Corrigan, Sheffield Champion, discusses pulling off the biggest upset victory in our sport, reigning 52 kg World Champion Noémie Allabert, her secret move to the 52 kg class, the leak of th...

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Noémie Allabert: Sheffield, the secret that leaked, Evie Corrigan, France vs USA, IPF Worlds, the inspiring background story from 2023-04-02T03:50:14

52 kg World Champion Noémie Allabert discusses

the intense battle at Sheffield with Evie Corrigan, the secret that leaked leading into the event, her thoughts on Evie and the other 52s, t...

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Jesus Olivares: Sheffield, Craftsmen vs Flexx, Dan Bell, his suicide attempt from 2023-03-31T03:14:31

The strongest Powerlifter of all-time, Jesus Olivares, joins KOTL to discuss breaking the all-time World record at Sheffield, the rivalry between Powerlifting teams Craftsmanship & Flexx, th...

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Delaney Wallace: His Sheffield experience, Russel Orhii, 2023 Worlds rivals from 2023-03-30T00:01:14

Delaney Wallace discusses his Sheffield experience, coming within inches of Russel Orhii’s record, how a shift in perspective changed his training and helped him return to form, the IPF 83s all ...

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Powerlifting’s Rocky: Sheffield Alternate “Mo” from 2023-03-22T12:51:39

The sports biggest event had a last minute alternate join, and he joins KOTL to tell the story. Abdul Mojeed Sulayman AKA Mo, 2022 Worlds Bronze medalist, got the call on the 11th hour that will...

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The Strength Guys’ Female Shooters from 2023-03-22T12:36:39

Celine the Machine (Pro Series Champion), Jessica Espinal (47 kg American Champion and IPF Worlds competitor on Team USA), Jason Tremblay (The Strength Guys President and Head Coach) and Tori La...

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Ray Williams: Jesus Olivares, coming back, Worlds, sports rivals from 2023-03-20T18:05:56

Ray Williams is joined with Matt Gary & David Garcia for his return to KOTL to discuss his recent Nationals performance, the future clash with Jesus Olivares, IPF Worlds, his greatest rivals...

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Sheffield Preview Show: Women’s Division from 2023-03-19T16:35:05

The Sheffield Preview Show covering the Women’s division. Each lifter is examined, their chances at the World records analyzed, background stories revealed, and predictions made.


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Sheffield Preview Show: Men’s Division from 2023-03-19T16:14:12

The Sheffield Preview Show covering the Men’s division. Each lifter is examined, their chances at the World records analyzed, background stories revealed, and predictions made.


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Bobb Matthews: Pro Series win, battling Ashton & Keenan, Flexx rivalry, & more from 2023-03-17T04:05:20

Pro Series Champion Bobb Matthews joins KOTL to discuss his recent performances, how Taylor Atwood’s trash talk motivated him to cut weight, his future battle with Ashton and Keenan, the rivalry...

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Brandon Pitre: Russel Orhii beef, Jesse Norris, Joey Flexx, the 93s in the IPF from 2023-03-15T03:41:01

Brandon Pitre joins KOTL to discuss the Russel Orhii beef, it’s origins, the goal of Jesse Norris’ records, the Arnold Classic, the fall out, the Swolefessor video, what has happened since, and ...

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Rondel Hunte: Taylor Atwood, trash talk, USAPL takeover from 2023-03-12T23:59:28

Rondel Hunte discusses how the beef with Taylor Atwood began. The politics that kept him out of the sport for 4 years, why he is with the USAPL, his opinion on trash talk, his performance at the...

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Russel Orhii: The Marcellus video/Brandon Pitre/Joey Flexx from 2023-03-11T15:33:06

Russel Orhii returns to address the Marcellus Williams video, the beef with Brandon Pitre, his thoughts on Joey Flexx, and how trash talk belongs in the sport. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

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Arnold Classic/Pro Series Recap! from 2023-03-09T15:45:10

A recap of the 2023 Arnold Classic and USAPL Pro Series.

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Khamesi. 

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Tristan Nazelrod: When the dust settled, he captured the throne from 2023-03-06T01:50:44

Tristan Nazelrod joins KOTL to discuss the heated and controversial battle of the 120s at Powerlifting America’s Nationals. The rivalry with Lugo (that has an origin story you are not ready for)...

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Powerlifting America 2023 Nats Recap: Women’s Division from 2023-03-04T16:49:24

A division by division recap of Powerlifting America’s National Championships, including a discussion on who is likely to make Team USA.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Chance Mitch...

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Powerlifting America 2023 Nats Recap: Men’s division from 2023-03-04T16:29:50

A division by division recap of Powerlifting America’s National Championships, including a discussion on who is likely to make Team USA.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Chance Mitch...

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Matt Gary: Game Day GOAT shares his secrets from 2023-02-23T01:23:58

Matt Gary, Game Day Coaching GOAT, breaks down everything you need to know about handling at a Powerlifting competition of any level.  Matt includes specific examples at the highest of leve...

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Heather Connor Returns!! from 2023-02-22T03:52:31

47 kg GOAT Heather Connor joins KOTL to discuss her up coming clash with Jessica Espinal for the US National title and Worlds team spot.

Heather also discusses 2022 Worlds, plays th...

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Iron Culture joins KOTL: USAPL vs IPF expansion, Money meets, KOTL/IPF backstory & more from 2023-02-21T03:34:49

Special Bonus cross-over episode of Iron Culture & KOTL.

Omar Isuf & Eric Helms of the Iron Culture podcast discuss with 6 Pack Lapadat what Powerlifting needs to expand, tw...

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The overnight star with a story you didn’t know: Joy Rindfleisch from 2023-02-17T04:34:01

Joy Rindfleisch joins KOTL to discuss how she broke a World record bench then gained almost a million followers within months. The teen sensation opens up about dealing with an ...

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PA Nats Preview Show: Women’s Division from 2023-02-13T04:21:51

A division by division breakdown of the upcoming Powerlifting America Nationals (Women’s Division). Including our picks for who will make the USA Worlds team. 


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PA Nats Preview Show: Men’s Division from 2023-02-13T03:41:44

A division by division breakdown of the upcoming Powerlifting America Nationals (Men’s Division). Including our picks for who will make the USA Worlds team.

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“Pain is a great motivator” From Suicide to a World Title: Carl Johansson from 2023-02-09T05:36:38

74 kg Junior World Champion Carl Johansson gives a startlingly honest discussion about the demons he has faced, how anxiety and depression took him to the brink, and how Powerlifting may have sa...

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Open Powerlifting’s behind the scenes/challenges, Sheffield, IPF social media, battles from 2023-02-05T23:36:06

Jo Whiteley (Open Powerlifting contributor, IPF Worlds Commentator, Sheffield Commentator, Powerlifting Sports Writer, IPF Social Media Manager) joins KOTL to discuss how the Open Powerlifting p...

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Meghan Scanlon: The comeback for a World title from 2023-01-29T15:38:56

Meg Scanlon discusses how a mid-life crisis took her to the depths of despair until she regained her direction and stormed back for a huge upset World title win.


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Bryce Lewis: the former World Champion enters the 93 kg battle from 2023-01-24T20:45:33

Bryce Lewis discusses his hi decision to move to the 93 kg class, his thoughts on his opponents that await him, a look back at winning the 105 kg World title and his battle with Ashton Rouska, h...

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Joey Flexx Returns (Russ, recent rivals, USAPL/IPF, future of his team members, elitism in PL) from 2023-01-19T15:30:46

Joey Flexx returns to KOTL to discuss the recent Russel Orhii social media traction, recent rivalries that have popped up, the balance of IPF and USAPL as a coach and what both feds offer, the f...

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Ashton Rouska: “This is the first time I felt this way since 2017…I want to destroy everybody” from 2023-01-16T04:27:59

Ashton Rouska returns to KOTL to address his up coming showdown with Bobb Matthews, the behind the scenes story about his clash with Keenan Lee, facing Keenan in 2023, the truth behind his 2022 ...

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Keenan Lee: Bobb/Ashton/Russ and the emergence of USAPL South Korea from 2023-01-07T20:36:43

Keenan Lee joins KOTL to discuss moving to the front of a stacked 110 kg class, his up coming clashes with Bobb Matthews and Ashton Rouska, the true story behind USAPL South Korea (you’ll be sur...

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Russel Orhii Returns To Set The Record Straight! from 2023-01-01T16:41:27

Russel Orhii returns to KOTL to discuss his recent performance in South Korea, what his goals were leading into his 90 kg debut, his recent social media posts, and much much more!

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2022 Year in Review/Awards from 2022-12-28T14:50:20

We take a look at the biggest news stories, performances, and give awards for both Tested and Untested. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Da Lynchpin Lynch, and Tori LaPerriere.

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Holidays Special with Taylor Atwood & Gavin Adin from 2022-12-21T05:34:03

Taylor Atwood & Gavin Adin join to discuss the latest Powerlifting debates (Formulas vs Titles, Russ, rule changes) and special holidays segments that prove to be funny, insightful, and some...

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Natalie Richards eyes the 57 kg Throne from 2022-12-19T23:33:26

Natalie Richards joins KOTL to discuss the red hot 57 kg class, potential battles to come, her thoughts on Jade Jacob’s Euros performance, the Worlds battle, and Sheffield.

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Euros Recap: Juniors from 2022-12-12T01:39:01

A look at the highlights from the European Championship Juniors.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi and Jurins Kengamu. 

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Euros Recap: Women’s Open from 2022-12-11T21:59:20

A division by division recap of the European Championship Women’s Open division.

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi and Jurins Kengamu. 

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Euros Recap: Men’s Open from 2022-12-11T21:39:18

A division by division recap of the European Championship Men’s Open division.

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi and the Sabado Boys. 

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The hottest division today, clashes we need, Commonwealth’s, & more! from 2022-12-09T15:25:56

Eric Helms joins 6 Pack Lapadat, Rory Da Lynchpin, and Arian Messy Khamesi to discuss what are Powerlifting’s hottest divisions, battle we will see in 2023, the recent Commonwealth Championship,...

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The 76 kg Terror: Karlina on Jess/Agata/600/Sheffield/Worlds from 2022-12-08T15:04:35

Karlina Tongolea discusses being the first 76 kg lifter to total 600 kgs, the battle between Jessica Buettner and Agata Sitko, whether she feels she has done enough to get a Sheffield invite, ho...

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Asian Scene: Asian Championships/Updates/and more! from 2022-11-29T13:29:19

What started off as a highlights preview of the Asian Championships turned into a free flowing Asian scene update.

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Chance Mitchell &am...

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Jesus & Pablo Olivares join KOTL: Ray Williams, Dan Bell, Divide and conquer, and more! from 2022-11-27T04:40:17

IPF World Champion Jesus Olivares and his younger brother (rising contender)& Junior National Champion) Pablo Olivares join KOTL.

Discussed: 2021 & 2022 Worlds, sibling rivalry, c...

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Euros Preview Show: Juniors from 2022-11-21T14:04:52

Highlights of the upcoming Euros Junior division.

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi & The Sabado Sessions Podcast!

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Euros Preview Show: Men’s Division from 2022-11-21T13:47:22

A weight class by weight class breakdown of the men’s division of the European Championship.

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, and the Sabado Sessions Podcast!

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Euros Preview Show: Women’s Division from 2022-11-21T13:13:13

A weight class by weight class breakdown of the women’s division of the European Championship.

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, and the Sabado Sessions Podcast!

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JamaRR Royster: Does the Sport’s Biggest Showdown await? from 2022-11-14T02:56:17

Fresh off his big 832.5 kg total as an 82.5 kg lifter, JamaRR Royster discuses why he switched to the 82.5 kg weight class, his original goal, and how it may have now changed.


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Dan Bell: Jesus Olivares/GOAT talk/PEDs/“Fuck them kids” from 2022-11-09T03:06

Super Heavyweight Dan Bell, World record holder in raw and raw with wraps, discusses his recent string of competitions, reclaiming the #1 spot, his beefs with social media, the “fuck them kids” ...

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John Haack: Taylor Atwood & who is the best in the World from 2022-11-03T01:37:01

John Haack returns with Andy Huang to rebuttal Taylor Atwood’s claims and statements about being better than him.

John gives his thoughts on who is the best Powerlifter in the World...

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Taylor Atwood/Lya Bavoil/TSG: John Haack, Russ’ comments, Rondel Hunte. from 2022-10-30T18:03:05

74 kg GOAT Taylor Atwood & 63 kg GOAT Lya Bavoil join KOTL with their coaches (Jason Tremblay & Ben Esgro). Taylor and Lya give their takes on Russel Orhii’s comments about being the hardest worker...

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Claire Zai joins KOTL from 2022-10-23T19:35:13

Claire Zai, American 69 kg contender and coach, joins KOTL to discuss coaching, programming, her upcoming battles at the National level and potentially International level, the USA vs France riv...

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Carolina Prime Time/Girl Power/IPF Master Worlds from 2022-10-18T12:35:20

The recent Carolina Primetime, Girl Power & IPF Master Worlds are recapped.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.

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Shane Hunt: GOATs/Social Media/Programming/Extreme training/& Much more! from 2022-10-17T14:36:56

Shane Hunt joins KOTL to discuss his rise as an athlete and a coach, programming styles for various athletes (tested vs non-tested), his thoughts on who is the GOAT, social media’s pros and cons...

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Mighty Joe Sullivan Returns! from 2022-10-09T23:07:51

Mighty Joe Sullivan returns to KOTL to discuss his dramatic attempt at the legendary Tom Platz squat record (525 lbs x 22 reps) that included an intense training camp like you will have never he...

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IPF Worlds Qualifications for USA athletes from 2022-10-07T01:02:39

The new IPF Worlds team qualifications are examined, explained, and what it will mean for some key athletes investigated.


Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Chance...

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Rondel Hunte: Atwood/Bobb Matthews/Ashton in his sights from 2022-10-03T03:10:50

The former World Champion returns to KOTL after a 4 year hiatus to discuss the political drama that kept him out of the game, why he thinks he can take Taylor Atwood’s throne, a potential mega show...

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Chance Mitchell X 6 Pack Lapadat: Fully Biased Powerlifting from 2022-10-03T01:08:53

Bonus 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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Lya Bavoil, Pana & Turbo Tiff return: 3 different paths to the promise land. from 2022-09-28T16:52:39

All-Stars, Lya Bavoil, Pana and Turbo Tiff join 6 Pack Lapadat and Arian Messy Khamesi to discuss the three different paths each is on, the latest Powerlifting news, and some surprise announcements.

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Intense KOTL moments, Rule change debate, is USAPL on the right path, needed showdowns, and more from 2022-09-23T15:25:01

The Sabado boys (Jurins Kengamu, Alex Espin, and Joey Diva) sit down with 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the hot topics in Powerlifting. A special bonus cross-over episode with Sabado Sessions podcast

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Arnold UK Preview Show! from 2022-09-19T16:34:22

Multiple World Champions and World record breakers clash for cash at the Arnold UK. We break down all the battles and give our picks. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Abdul Sulayman aka Mo, and Arian Mess...

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Women’s Junior Worlds Recap Show from 2022-09-14T13:47:27

A division by division recap of the IPF Women’s Junior Worlds, with special guest Gavin Adin. All the back stories, upset wins, battles, and more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi

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Men’s Junior Worlds Recap Show from 2022-09-14T12:29:54

A division by division recap of the IPF Men’s Junior Worlds with special guest Gavin Adin. All the back stories, upset wins, battles, and more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi

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Bench Rules, Redemption Meets, Arnold UK, Sheffield Wild Cards: Coco Clement returns! from 2022-09-13T04:37:07

Newly crowned 105 kg Junior World Champion Coco Clement returns to discuss his win, Bench Rules, Redemption Meets, Arnold UK, Sheffield Wild Cards. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Khamesi

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Sean Jin joins KOTL from 2022-09-11T18:06:47

Newly crown 83 kg Junior World Champion Sean Jin joins KOTL to discuss winning the Junior World title, his up coming battle with Delaney Wallace, what he expects moving into the Open, 100 hour work...

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IPF Junior Worlds Preview Show: Mens Division from 2022-08-28T01:50:12

A division by division break down. Podium finishes are predicted. All the story lines told. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch and Abdul Majeed Sulayman.

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IPF Junior Worlds Preview Show: Womens Division from 2022-08-27T23:36:51

A division by division break down. Podium finishes are predicted. All the story lines told. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch and Abdul Majeed Sulayman.

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Russ/Joey Flexx/Shane Martin: Bench rules, USA PL scene, equipped vs raw, Sheffield, Social Media from 2022-08-23T11:55:28

Russel Orhii (USAPL 82.5 kg Champ), Joey Flexx (Elite coach), Shane Martin (Canadian IPF federation, CPU, President) join 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messi Khamesi to discuss the possible new bench rule...

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All-Time World Record Holder Andrew Hause returns! from 2022-08-18T11:48:22

Andrew Hause returns to KOTL to discuss breaking the 308 lbs class All-time World record, surpassing his idol Eric Lilliebridge, chasing Larry Wheel record, whether Dan Bell’s record could be on hi...

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American Pro Recap: World Records, controversy, a physical altercation, and a new standard for meets from 2022-08-12T15:42:27

American Pro Meet Directors Micah Marino and Ana Perez return to discuss the event that brought World Records, controversy, a physical altercation, and a new standard for untested Powerlifting. Hos...

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John Haack & Andy Huang return to KOTL! from 2022-08-06T21:08:21

GOAT candidate John Haack & Comeback King Andy Huang join KOTL to discuss the American Pro meet (including all the stories leading into the competition and the back stories). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapad...

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Chrissy Peracchi: A remarkable comeback story from 2022-08-01T21:25:02

Chrissy Peracchi tells her story of a remarkable comeback to a USAPL National title.

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American Pro is coming! from 2022-07-25T02:14:03

American Pro Meet Directors Micah Marino & Ana Smash discuss the star studded event with 6 Pack Lapadat.

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Noémie Allabert & Jade Jacob: France’s 52 & 57 kg stars from 2022-07-22T12:17:20

Noémie Allabert, 52 kg World Champion, and Jade Jacob, 57 kg Worlds Silver Medalist, join KOTL. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.

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Jurins & Mo: Best Sheffield match ups/USAPL WRs/BG shooters from 2022-07-19T03:55:43

British Team Worlds medalists Jurins Kengamu & Abdul Majeed Sulayman (Mo) join KOTL to discuss Worlds, the wild cards they want to see for Sheffield, the latest on the British scene, and the...

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Return Of The King: Taylor Atwood from 2022-07-16T03:05:14

IPF Worlds Best Lifter, Taylor Atwood returns to KOTL to discuss his recent World title win, Sheffield, and his plans for the future (including the 83s). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Kham...

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Celine The Machine joins KOTL! from 2022-07-13T18:36:45

Celine Crum aka Celine The Machine joins KOTL to discuss winning the 60 kg USAPL National Title, her progress as an athlete, and her hectic month leading up to her finest hour. Hosted by 6 Pack La...

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Enahoro: I will lure Russ back to the IPF from 2022-07-04T15:25:52

The 83 kg Deadlift sensation discusses his dramatic clash at IPF Worlds, his goal of taking John Haack and Russel Orhii’s World records, and how he will ultimately lure Russ back to the IPF for a d...

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Turbo Tiff & Pana: Worlds, Lya’s weigh-in, old beefs, new rivals from 2022-06-30T22:55:10

47 kg World Champion and 2022 Worlds Best Lifter Turbo Tiff & 2021 66 kg World Champion and coach to several World Champions Pana join KOTL. Discussed are all the backstories, Tiff’s showdown with ...

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IPF Worlds Recap Show: Men’s Division (Part 2) from 2022-06-28T22:52:59

A division by division recap of all the action in the Men’s 93 to 120+ kg classes. We give all the behind the scenes stories and controversies from an IPF Worlds Ref, National Team Coach, and the b...

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IPF Worlds Recap Show: Men’s Division (Part 1) from 2022-06-28T22:37:33

A division by division recap of all the action in the Men’s 59 to 83 kg classes. We give all the behind the scenes stories and controversies from an IPF Worlds Ref, National Team Coach, and the bro...

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IPF Worlds Recap Show: Women’s Division from 2022-06-26T21:11:06

A division by division recap of all the action, behind the scenes stories, and controversies from an IPF Worlds Ref, National Team Coaches, and the broadcast Commentator. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat...

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Delaney Wallace: Becoming a World Champion from 2022-06-24T02:57

New 83 kg World Champion Delaney Wallace joins KOTL to discuss the battle at IPF Worlds, the scare of his life from Enahoro, his thoughts on the game, mentally “turning on”, how he changed his prep...

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Bobb Matthews: USAPL Kingpin from 2022-06-22T01:57:50

USAPL Mega Nationals Overall Best Lifter, Bobb Matthews returns to KOTL to discuss his big win, hunting a showdown with Ashton Rouska, targeting Taylor Atwood, and his future goals. Hosted by 6 Pa...

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Chance Mitchell: The Deadlift Demon Takes Gold! from 2022-06-18T22:42:55

Chance Mitchell joins KOTL to discuss the battle of the 93 kg class at the World Championships, highlights from Worlds, Sheffield, back stories, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat and Arian M...

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Russel Orhii & Joey Flexx: Mega Nats, Nori, Worlds, Sheffield, and the suit! from 2022-06-16T16:51:49

5 time USAPL National Champion Russel Orhii & Legendary Coach Joey Flexx join KOTL to discuss the recent Mega Nats, how the lead up was different from last year, the background story, the results, ...

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Pana returns with a vengeance from 2022-06-03T23:05:15

The 66kg World Champion returns to KOTL in a block buster 3 and a half hour special. From Powerlifting beefs, to IPF Worlds, and some dramatic stories that will rattle. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

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Fantasy League Picks! from 2022-06-02T15:02:23

The KOTL hosts reveal their IPF Worlds Fantasy League picks and confidence points. Find out who they have picked and how confident they are with those picks. See if you agree or disagree. Hos...

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USAPL Mega Nats Preview Show: Women’s Division from 2022-05-31T21:01:45

A division by division breakdown of the women’s side of the USAPL Mega Nats.  All of the back stories, battles you can’t miss, and inside information! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Kh...

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USAPL Mega Nats Preview Show: Men’s Division from 2022-05-31T20:59:27

A division by division breakdown of the men’s side of the USAPL Mega Nats.  All of the back stories, battles you can’t miss, and inside information! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Kham...

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IPF Worlds Women's Preview Show 2022 from 2022-05-29T14:26:44

A division by division breakdown of the women's side of the IPF World Championships.  All of the back stories, battles you can’t miss, and inside information! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Mess...

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IPF Worlds Men's Preview Show from 2022-05-29T14:25:16

A division by division breakdown of the men's side of the IPF World Championships. All of the back stories, battles you can’t miss, and inside information! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy ...

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Clara & Nicolas Peyraud: France’s second wave stars from 2022-05-26T14:57:19

In this episode of KOTL, we're joined by Nicolas Peyraud, Clara Peyraud, and Charlotte Vedel. Nicolas is the reigning 105 kg junior world champion and 120 kg junior European champion. Clara is the ...

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Evie Corrigan: Worlds, Coming out of isolation, Sheffield from 2022-05-26T14:34:58

Evie Corrigan, junior world champ, Sheffield 2020 nominee, and IPF world record holder returns to King of the Lifts to talk about her preparation for the 2021 IPF World Championships, how months of...

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Enrique Lugo: His dream of Worlds, Jesus Olivares, Matt Gary, joining Flexx from 2022-05-23T04:54:16

Enrique “Big Chief” Lugo joins KOTL to discuss his win at Powerlifting America Nats, how Matt Gary ended up handling him, joining Joey Flexx, meeting Jesus Olivares and becoming training partners, ...

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Agata Sitko on winning Worlds at 19, Jess Buettner, Future plans from 2022-05-23T04:45

Agata Sitko discusses winning Equipped IPF Worlds at 19, why she switch to Classic Worlds, her showdown with Jessica Buettner, how long she had known she would one day compete with Jess, the World ...

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Sean Mills joins KOTL: Joining Flexx, Social Media as a tool, his trajectory from 2022-05-18T02:52:37

Sean Mills 110 kg Junior joins KOTL to discuss his fast rise, joining Team Flexx, how social media can be a tool for an entrepreneur, and what is around the corner. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

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CoCo Clément: Guided Obsession from 2022-05-13T02:03:20

CoCo Clément, French shooter in the 105 kg class, joins KOTL to discuss his battle with anorexia and mental health, how Powerlifting saved his life, how he found Pana and the two of them changed Po...

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Joe Jordan: The significance of Worlds/ Proper Preparation/ His Competition from 2022-05-09T13:09:13

66 kg Contender Joe Jordan joins KOTL. Joe discusses his emergence in the stacked division. Why he chose to compete with the IPF, and took the USVI path to Worlds. How he views his competition. Pr...

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Sports Psychology for Powerlifting: Levelling Up from 2022-05-06T01:10:09

Amelia Potter (@Pottsthinks), Sport Psychologist, joins KOTL to discuss her work within Powerlifting to help athletes level up their mental game. Amelia shares tools, and stories everyone should he...

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The Swolefessor: Marcellus Williams joins KOTL from 2022-05-02T12:29:29

The Swolefessor, Marcellus Williams, joins KOTL to discuss the rise of his athletes like Ashton Rouska, Brandon Pitre, Bobb Matthews, and more. Marcellus opens up about his programming philosoph...

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Danny Grigsby: Deadlifting over 1,000 lbs from 2022-04-29T04:36:39

Danny Grigsby, first ever to deadlift over 1,000 lbs, joins KOTL. Danny discusses his rise up the rankings, potential threats to his record, sumo trolls, his training, game day approach, and much ...

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KOTL Women's Power Rankings April 2022 from 2022-04-25T22:28:22

The April Power Rankings are here! The World Wide Top Ten Ranked (Tested) Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class). Things get heated! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Aria...

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Men's Power Rankings April 2022 (Tested) from 2022-04-25T22:24:19

The April Power Rankings are here! The World Wide Top Ten Ranked (Tested) Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class). Things get heated! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Mess...

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Jonathan Garcia: Troubled Teen to Olympic Hopeful to Unlikely Hero from 2022-04-22T03:16:20

Jonathan Garcia joins KOTL to share a heart touching story that will put a new perspective to the 66 kg American Champion. Growing up with his father in prison, he was the man of the house as a tro...

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Powerlifting America Nationals Recap Show from 2022-04-20T06:51:54.998192

A division by division recap of Powerlifting America’s Nationals. We also take a peak at the IPF Worlds nominations that are now finalized to see the competition Team USA will be facing.

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Kristen Dunsmore: Redemption Story from 2022-04-14T13:30:36

Kristen Dunsmore returns from injury and adversity to win the heavily hyped battle of the 69kg class at Powerlifting America’s Nat. 

 

Hear Kristen discuss her comeback, having a sho...

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The Biggest Money Meet: Sheffield is Back! All the latest details! from 2022-03-29T12:36:21

SBD has announced that Sheffield, the biggest money meet in Powerlifting today, is going to happen in 2023!

Previously the prize money for this event was $330,000.00! Could the event’s pay...

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USA Women's Nationals Preview Show from 2022-03-29T12:21:43

A division by division breakdown of the Powerlifting America‘s Nationals Women’s Division. 

All the battles, background stories, and a glimpse at what awaits the US National Champions at W...

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USA Men's Nationals Preview Show from 2022-03-29T12:17:12

A division by division breakdown of the Powerlifting America‘s Nationals Men’s Division. 
 

All the battles, background stories, and a glimpse at what awaits the US National Champions...

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Gavin Adin: Burn Your Ships, Not Your Bridges from 2022-03-27T14:03:23

Gavin Adin, 93 kg star, joins KOTL to share his wild weight cut story, Taylor Atwood’s mentality, what going ”all in” looks like, the 93s World wide, SBD’s Sheffield, and much more.

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French Nationals: Could France defeat USA? from 2022-03-24T02:34:41

The French Nationals and French National Team are discussed. Could the Women’s French National Team beat the US National Team? 
 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, and Ab...

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British Nats&World Team Discussion from 2022-03-24T02:09:52

The British Nationals and British National Team are discussed. What happened at the British Nats and what battles await the British National Team at Worlds. 
 

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Sam Watt: Conquers Britain in a sensational battle from 2022-03-20T22:35:41

Sam Watt becomes a living legend winning the British 105 kg Open title and Best Lifter award at the age of 51. 

The battle that rocked the Powerlifting World with 8 record attempts in the ...

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Eric Helms joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-15T01:01:27

Eric Helms is coach to IPF World Champions Bryce Lewis and Jessica Buettner, Iron Culture Podcast host (along side Omar Isuf), and 15 year veteran of Powerlifting.

Eric has published multi...

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Arnold Classic/ Italian Nats Recap from 2022-03-11T15:14:32

A thorough Arnold Classic recapped of all the action and back stories is given, and highlights from the Women’s Italian Nationals. 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi & Big Bill...

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Recast of Taylor Atwood: 2021 Guest Of The Year from 2022-03-08T17:53:10.392751

Recast of 2021 Guest Of The Year: Taylor Atwood Taylor and his Coach Jason Tremblay return to KOTL to discuss the greatest performance in Powerlifting. 

Taylor gives his thoughts on all ot...

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Powerlifting in Japan&South Korea: Kanan&Esther from 2022-03-08T17:53:10.389399

Esther Bae & Kanan Kasai join to discuss Powerlifting in Japan & South Korea. 

Discussed are the cultural differences with western nations, how the Powerlifting stars (Russ/Heather Connor/...

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Spain on the rise: Alberto Herraiz from 2022-03-08T17:53:10.379616

Alberto Herraiz, Spain's first Classic Junior World Champion,  joins KOTL to discuss his wild ride to the title. Also discussed is Powerlifting's fast expansion in Spain, the culture clash he fe...

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Arnold Classic Preview Show! from 2022-03-08T17:53:10.355106

A complete breakdown of the Arnold Classic!

 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi & Bill McCarthy.

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Ukrainian&Russian athletes update/USVI Nats/Bobb Matthews from 2022-03-08T17:53:10.351399

The latest Powerlifting news including bans on Russian athletes, Ukrainian athletes caught in the invasion, USVI nationals highlights, Bobb Matthews chasing Ashton Rouska, and much more! 

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IPF World Championship preview (women's division) from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.542189

6 Pack Lapadat is joined by USA team coach Matt Gary and Canada team coach Matt "Goldie" Goldsmith to break down the 2018 IPF World Championships divison by division for the women's ca...

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IPF World Championship preview (men's division) from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.536232

6 Pack Lapadat is joined by USA team coach Matt Gary and Canada team coach Matt "Goldie" Goldsmith to break down the 2018 IPF World Championships divison by division for the men's cate...

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105 kg Phenom Rondel Hunte speak on stardom in the homeland! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.404181

6 Pack Lapadat is join with Ryan Gregnol as co-host as they interview 105 kg phenom and IPF Junior World Champion Rondel Hunte!! They discuss some controversial calls at the recent Canadian Nati...

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Luke"The Future"Richardson speaks on his goal to become the World's Strongest Man from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.398627

Randy Cooke returns to co-host with 6 Pack Lapadat as special guest, Luke Richardson, joins them and speaks on his huge win at the IPF Junior World Championships. Luke speaks on learning from le...

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Calgary Barbell's Bryce Krawczyk joins KOTL to let loose on all sides of Powerlifting! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.364362

Calgary Barbell's Bryce Krawczyk, IPF World Record Breaker and World Championship Silver Medalist, joins KOTL in an episode that touches on everything from being on the road touring as a heavy m...

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Stan Efferding, creator of the Vertical Diet, joins KOTL! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.357826

Stan Efferding, IFBB Pro and Powerlifting World Record breaker, joins KOTL to discuss the Vertical Diet! You have read about it online, found out some of the biggest names of the strength game u...

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Bryce Lewis joins KOTL to discuss his World title win, his thoughts on the future of the 105s, and how he adapts to rising talent from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.337482

IPF World Champion Bryce Lewis joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss the changes he make between the battle of the 105s in 2017 (when he got a silver) and 2018 (when he got a gold). ...

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Chasing History: The incredible Julius Maddox story! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.202417

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...

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Brocast hosts Andy Huang and Brandon Allen join KOTL! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.197118

Elite Powerlifters/Brocast hosts Brandon Allen and Andy Huang join 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss the latest Powerlifting news!

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Special US Raw Nationals preview show with Joey Flexx and Matt Gary!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.192136

US National team coach Matt Gary & Joey Flexx (one of Powerlifting's premier coaches) join KOTL to preview the much anticipated US Raw Nationals!!!

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Going off on the IPF rule change proposal!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.184093

6 Pack Lapadat breaks down the recent IPF rule change proposals, how they came about, what they mean, how likely they are to pass, and asks some counter point questions for listeners!!

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93 kg US lifter Chance Mitchell joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.163006

93 KG elite lifter Chance Mitchell discusses the US Nationals, the current National team, North America's biggest competitions, attempt selection for lifters, programming, Stefi Cohen, and his f...

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Wales Bench King Owen Hubbard joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.140021

IPF Junior World Champion, European Open Champion, Open World record holder in bench, and multiple time Open World medalist Owen Hubbard joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss the i...

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Luke Richardson warns Ray Williams"I'm coming for you!", the European Championships, and the 93kg debate!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.136950

6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan debate who is the 2018 lifter of the year for the 93 kg class when we have a lifter win the World Championships, a lifter break the World record total while wi...

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Road to a 700 lbs bench: James Strickland joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.099063

James Strickland discusses with 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan his riveting childhood story about his father being murdered while trying to save a mother and her child. While growing up as a...

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Ashton Rouska returns to KOTL to air out his thoughts on the 93s!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.084399

Some have named him the uncrowned King. Ashton Rouska joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss his views on the US raw Nationals upset win by David Woolson, who is the true 93 kg best...

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US Champ Meghan Scanlon's incredible rise to the top! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.069278

Meghan Scanlon joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Randy Cooke to discuss how deep into physical and mental prep it her took to run ten marathons and 3 Ironmans. She also discusses how she found Powerlifti...

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How Powerlifting is being used to change lives in Africa! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.066817

Lift4Life's John Downing and Nicola Paviglianiti join 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss how Powerlifting is being used as a tool to change lives in Africa!

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Who are Sports Greatest Dynasties? from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.064660

6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan discuss Sports Greatest Dynasties, including Powerlifting. Separating myth from legend, hype from statistics, and uncovering the truth supported by the numbers! ...

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Scotland's Outlaw King Mark MacQueen joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:21.040990

IPF Junior World Champion (2017) Mark MacQueen joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss how he found Powerlifting, how being hypnotized by a sports psychologist made him a World Champ...

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Mark Plummer joins KOTL! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.993655

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 medi...

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US Open recap with The Brocast!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.965910

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, ...

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John Haack joins KOTL!! Who is the GOAT 83 kg? from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.961276

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 t...

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US women's team members join KOTL!!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.946703

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 201...

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Part 1 of the IPF Worlds Preview show!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.944194

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 podiu...

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Part 2 of the IPF Worlds Preview!!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.941081

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...

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Kimberly Walford joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.899415

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 p...

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The Swedish Secret Weapon&confessions of epic proportions! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.892491

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 1...

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Fake Natties, YT OGs, trash talk,&the future of the 74s!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.889694

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 ...

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74 kg King Taylor Atwood, Seay, Perkins and Cho face off on KOTL!!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.872524

King Atwood reigns over the hottest division in Powerlifting. But he will have a cast of fast rising opposition planning a mutiny at the US Raw Nationals. He faces those that oppose the King in ...

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SBD Invitational Episode: Peter Spence of SBD joins!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.870123

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 o...

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Trolls, bullies, and a Muscle Man: Marcus Adodo joins KOTL! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.867631

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. A...

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Jennifer Millican gets the last laugh! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.854267

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 p...

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Bryce Lewis returns! Ready for the second Chapter from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.851879

Bryce Lewis discusses why he stepped away from Powerlifting for a year, what it was like to watch the 105s from the sidelines, his journey back to peak shape, and his dramatic showdown with phen...

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Sam Calhoun puts KOTL on the hot seat!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.849325

On the US Raw Nationals Preview Show I picked against Sam Calhoun. She called me out for a wrong pick, and put together the biggest 63 kg performance in Powerlifting history. She joins KOTL to g...

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Mark Bell, Record Breakers stops, Gaston re-elected, Kjell Bakklund GOAT tamer from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.839474

Mark Bell fires shots at IPF judging, Record Breakers no longer holding competitions and people you know are giving theiropinions, Gaston re-elected to 4 more years as IPF President, Kjell Bakkl...

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European Championships Preview Show!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.836523

Division by division breakdown of the Open at the European Championships! IPF World Champions and record breakers battle it out! Our picks for the podium!

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Ray Williams, IPF Worlds, pulling for the win: Siim Rast joins KOTL! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.800050

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...

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Mike T, Bryce Lewis, Arthur Lynch: Decade in Review!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.788385

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 moment...

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From the highest peak to the deepest valley: Tony Cliffe is ready for the Invitational! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.777956

2019 was a tale of the greatest peaks and deepest valleys for the UK's Tony Cliffe. A year, a decade in the making, Tony claimed the Classic IPF 120 kg World Championships in Sweden with a maste...

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Canadian Nationals Preview Show: Women's division from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.756557

The 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.

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Canadian Nationals Preview Show: Men's division from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.752433

The 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.

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Joey Flexx returns to KOTL and gets deep!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.698142

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 th...

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US coaching staff Bill McCarthy&Arian Khamesi join KOTL from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.691943

"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 Pa...

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Coaching of Champions: Justin Reeson joins KOTL! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.662205

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...

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The language of the unheard: LS McClain from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.635238

LS 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, ...

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LS: The rest of the story... from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.498844

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 wi...

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New Weight Classes in Powerlifting! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.485718

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 (stil...

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Jerry Pritchett, Strongman Champion, joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.483146

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 controversi...

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Rob Kearney: The Underdog's On Top from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.467648

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 competit...

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Garrett Fear returns to KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.458024

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 lif...

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Andy Huang returns! The Comeback at the Showdown! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.438343

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 B...

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Sean Noriega returns to KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.288831

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...

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The Deadlift Demon Rises in Hungary! Ena joins KOTL! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.275090

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 witho...

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Triumph Through Trails: Sophia Ellis joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.271283

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...

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Looking ahead at 2021, and back at 2020 from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.254635

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!!...

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Jen Thompson&Jessica Buettner joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.245311

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!!!

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The Top 4 Powerlifters of All-Time! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.242286

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.

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Drama with Nationals&untested PL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.239017

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, ...

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Keys To Strength Programming: Data Driven Strength joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.192066

A podcast every strength athlete/coach should listen to!

The Data Driven Strength Team (Zac and Josh) join KOTL to discuss some new findings in how we should be programming to increase str...

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National teams out of Worlds/New rules!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.170909

National teams have pulled out of the IPF World Championships, some have doubled down they are going, what could this be a sign of? 

Options for IPF Worlds are discussed, and the impact of...

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6 Pack Lapadat: The Road Less Travelled from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.151425

Greg 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 r...

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US Raw Nats Preview Show: Men's Division from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.138607

The US Raw Nats Preview Show featuring the Men's division! US National Team Coaches Arian "Messy" Khamesi & "Big" Bill McCarthy are joined by New Zealand National Team Coach Rory "Lynchpin" Lync...

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The Boys Are Back! Biggest Battles of US Raw Nats from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.098649

The Biggest Battles of the US Raw Nationals are examined. Which classes have the predictions we are the least confident? And our picks for best lifter for men's and women's divisions.

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Taylor Atwood: I'm not here to be your friend, I'm here to beat you from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.072208

Taylor Atwood and his Coach Jason Trembley return to KOTL to discuss the greatest performance in Powerlifting. Taylor gives his thoughts on all other current lifters, why he keeps winning, why o...

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Brittany Suplicki: Taking the US title from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.069089

57 kg US Champion Brittany Suplicki returns to KOTL to discuss the drama leading up to her climatic 3 way battle with Meg Scanlon and Allie Weinberg for the US title.

Right down to the fin...

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Daniel Clements: The next 66 kg World Champ? from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.058864

Newly Crowned 66 kg US Champion Daniel Clements discusses his break-thru performance at the US Raw Nationals. Daniel talks about the intense competition he faced at Nationals and what awaits him...

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Andii Riley: A Story That Needs To Be Told from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.055252

Newly Crowned 52 kg US National Champion, Andii Riley joins KOTL to discuss her title win, how she found Powerlifting, and  a background story that you need to hear.

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Heather Connor:"I can't wait to see who comes in 2nd" from 2022-03-07T12:16:20.050910

Heather Connor details her 47 kg US National title win, her thoughts on the drama between Russel Orhii and Jonnie Candito, her growing rivalry with Amanda Lawrence for the Best Lifter award, and...

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A Bronx Tale: Gavin Adin On The Rise from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.994370

Gavin Adin talks about battling Jonathan Cayco, the controversy that followed, going to IPF Worlds, how he calculates his path to GOAT status, and his Bronx upbringing.

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Big Loz joins KOTL!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.984830

Laurence "Big Loz" Shahlaei joins KOTL and discusses everything from the top 5 greatest Strongmen of all time, the greatest rivalries, to the g...

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USAPL Exodus: The US National Team leaves from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.895119

USAPL National team members have resigned from the USAPL and joined the US Virgin Islands Powerlifting team in order to compete at the IPF World Championships. How did it happen, what does this ...

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IPF Worlds Fantasy League is here!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.890572

The IPF World Championships Fantasy League is now live!  

How to play is explained, improvements made, as well as a recap of the previous US Raw Nats Fantasy League results. 

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Ana Rosa Castellain joins KOTL! from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.885487

Multiple time IPF World Champion Ana Rosa Castellain joins KOTL to the upcoming IPF World Championships and the possibility of becoming the first 3 division IPF World Champion.

 

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IPF Worlds Recap: Men's Open from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.787978

The IPF World Championships Men's Open division is recapped. The biggest battles, back stories, and performances. 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy, and Ror...

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Jonathan Cayco&Gustav Hedlund join KOTL: Battle of the 93s!! from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.694127

Jonathan Cayco & Gustav Hedlund join KOTL to discuss both their unique paths the IPF Worlds, and their incredible show stopping clash. 

The battle on the platform was only the half of it. ...

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Virginia Pro Preview Show! from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.648307

A complete break down of the Virginia Pro competition with noted battles and top 5 picks by 4 experts. 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy, and Tori LaPerrier...

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Euro Championships Preview Show: Men's Open from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.640704

A division by division breakdown of the battles, podium picks, and all the background stories. 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy, Tori LaPerriere.

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Euro Championships Preview Show: Women's Division from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.591521

A division by division breakdown of the battles, podium picks, and all the background stories. 

 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy, & Tori LaPerriere....

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Virginia Pro Recap Show from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.583107

The Virginia Pro Show is recapped, with a discussion on who was the break-through star, who surprised us (good or bad), what was the biggest moment, and what to look forward to in the future.  Listen

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Spain on the rise: Alberto Herraiz from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.378962

Alberto Herraiz, Spain's first Classic Junior World Champion,  joins KOTL to discuss his wild ride to the title. Also discussed is Powerlifting's fast expansion in Spain, the culture clash he fe...

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Solana Lewis: Money Meets/Coaching/Commentating&Social Media's role from 2022-03-07T12:16:19.188690

Solana Lewis joins KOTL to discuss USAPL's money meets, her role as commentator, how to run a coaching service, why men do not seek out female coaches, social media within the Powerlifting commu...

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6 Pack Lapadat: The Road Less Travelled from 2022-02-22T06:10:48.827911

Greg 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 real...

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Chance Mitchell: USAPL or IPF, Squat Challenge, Team Nori&More from 2022-02-21T19:36:38

Elite 93 kg lifter, Chance Mitchell is never shy with his opinions and he returns to KOTL to tackle some controversial topics.

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

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KOTL Men's Power Rankings from 2022-02-15T03:19:02

The new Power Rankings are here! The World Wide Top Ten Ranked Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class).

 Things get heated! 

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Women's Global Power Rankings: Feb 2022 from 2022-02-14T19:07:28

The new Power Rankings are here! 

The World Wide Top Ten Ranked Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class). 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big ...

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Powerlifting In India: 57 kg Asian Champion joins KOTL from 2022-02-14T19:03:40

Dr. Sharvari Inamdar of India is the 57 kg Asian Champion. She joins KOTL to discuss Powerlifting in India, their biggest influencers, their growth, and current status. 

 

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Fake Plates, a Legend Returns, Qualification Debates, and how PL will Grow! from 2022-02-10T00:23:30

The expansion of Powerlifting into multi-sport events around the World is a sign, but a sign of what?

Danial Zamani has benched 360 kg/794 lbs in the gym, but calls of fake plates are moun...

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Blake Lehew: Josh Hancott, IPF Worlds, Collegiate Powerlifting, Chasing John Haack from 2022-01-27T23:14:32

Blake Lehew joins KOTL to discuss winning IPF Worlds in raw and equipped, Josh Hancott, the drama that can come with coaching Collegiate Powerlifting, chasing John Haack's World record at 82.5 k...

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Delaney Wallace: Flexx Fam, Russ Orhii, a World Title, and near death incident from 2022-01-19T14:20:40

US Nationals silver medalist Delaney Wallace joins KOTL to discuss his emergence as an elite 83 kg lifter, his goal of becoming a World Champion, and how/why he joined Team Flexx. 

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Powerlifting in Ghana: Charles Korbla from 2022-01-17T01:06:32

83 kg Ghana Champion Charles Korbla joins KOTL to take you into Africa's rising strength sports scene. 

Hear about their ingenuity to create gym equipment out of scrap metal, train in the ...

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Brandon Pitre joins KOTL from 2022-01-12T02:50:41

One of the biggest Break-Thru Stars of 2021, Brandon Pitre joins KOTL to discuss his big year, startling progress, and performance at the Virginia Pro. 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Rory Lyn...

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2021 Year End Awards Episode Part 2 from 2021-12-26T17:13:47

The KOTL year in review episode with awards given in multiple categories for the untested division (tested is part one).

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, John Haack and Andy Huang. 

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2021 Year End Awards Episode Part 1 from 2021-12-26T17:06:36

The KOTL year in review episode with awards given in multiple categories for the tested federations (untested will be part two). 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill Mc...

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Christmas Special Part 2: The Boys&Jessica Buettner from 2021-12-22T12:58:03

The boys are back, and 76 kg Queen Jessica Buettner joins for a Christmas Special that goes off the rails and takes some surprising turns. 

6 Pack Lapadat, Arian "Messy" Khamesi, "Big" Bil...

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Emil Norling returns to KOTL! from 2021-12-19T23:31:51

Emil Norling joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his recent win at the European Championships. The former Junior World Champion discusses the huge come-from-behind win with the last deadlift of the ...

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Euros Recap : Men's Division from 2021-12-16T13:42:26

A division by division recap of the European Championships, including all the storylines, upsets, and how our picks matched the outcome.

 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian "Messy" Kha...

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Euros Recap: Women's Division from 2021-12-16T13:32:35

A division by division recap of the European Championships, including all the storylines, upsets, and how our picks matched the outcome. 

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The Courage of a Champion: Brittany Schlater from 2021-11-27T16:20:52

IPF World Champion Brittany Schlater joins KOTL to discuss her rise as Kimberly Walford's apprentice. 

Brittany discusses her dramatic title win in Sweden, her thoughts on the USAPL suspen...

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Julius Maddox: Discipline Beats Motivation from 2021-11-24T01:58:52

Julius Maddox returns to KOTL to discuss how breaking Bench World records landed him on ESPN, working with the Chicago Cubs, and put him in a position he can make a living Powerlifting. 

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Turbo Tiff&Pana join KOTL!! from 2021-11-13T23:01:45

47 kg World Champion Turbo Tiff and 66 kg Champion Pana join KOTL to discuss how Tiff went from an undersized boxer who couldn't find opponents to a Powerlifting Phenom at 20. 

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USAPL voted out of the IPF from 2021-11-10T04:29:03

Full breakdown of USAPL being voted out of the IPF. 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Rory Lynch, Big Bill McCarthy, and special guest Mike T. 

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Chandler Babb joins KOTL: Queen of the 69 kg class from 2021-10-28T01:18:12

New 69 kilo IPF World Champion Chandler Babb joins KOTL to discuss her shocking and exciting battle in Sweden that included some upsets,  a couple of legends, and some new stars that emerged.  Listen

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Jesus Olivares, IPF Champ, returns to KOTL from 2021-10-25T11:37:57

IPF 120+ kg World Champion Jesus Olivares returns to KOTL to discuss his title win, the drama leading up to his first Worlds, and what his plans are for the future. 

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Russel Orhii returns to IPF Worlds&KOTL!! from 2021-10-21T02:37:03

Russel Orhii returns to KOTL to discuss leaving the USAPL, returning to win IPF Worlds, a potential clash with Taylor Atwood, whether he will meet Jonathan Cayco in the 93s, whether he plans on ...

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Pana: Wins Worlds&France emerges as a Powerhouse from 2021-10-15T22:07:26

Panagiotis Tarinidis aka Pana joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his dramatic IPF Worlds win, the backstage stories with his rivals, and the emergence of France as a Powerlifting Powerhouse.

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Flexx Fam Worlds recap with Isaac Whistler from 2021-10-11T15:15:53

Isaac Whistler joins KOTL to discuss winning the Junior 120 kilo title and handling Russel Orhii, Jonathan Cayco, Amanda Lawrence, and Jesus Olivares to IPF Open World Championships. 

The ...

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IPF Worlds recap show: Women's Open from 2021-10-10T16:45:25

The IPF World Championships Women's Open division is recapped. The biggest battles, back stories, and performances. As well as a highlights from the Juniors Men's and Women's.

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IPF Worlds: Fantasy League picks revealed!! from 2021-09-23T22:53:02

Arguments are had, accusations made, and friendships put on hold as the boys debate and reveal their picks for the fantasy league. 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill M...

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IPF Worlds Preview Show: Women's Division from 2021-09-22T21:59:55

A division by division breakdown of the women's side of the IPF World Championships. 

 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch, Big Bill McCarthy.

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IPF Worlds Preview Show: Men's Division from 2021-09-22T21:52:53

A division by division breakdown of the men's side of the IPF World Championships. 

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch, Big Bill McCarthy.

 

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The Showdown Preview of Women's Division w/ Brianny Terry from 2021-09-19T16:35:26

Brianny Terry joins 6 Pack Lapadat to preview the women's division of the up coming Showdown Meet. 

Brianny also discusses her recent rise in Powerlifting, how she has adjusted, her develo...

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The Showdown Preview of Men's Division w/John Haack and Andy Huang from 2021-09-19T16:27:06

John Haack and Andy Huang join 6 Pack Lapadat for The Showdown Meet preview show. 

John and Andy also discuss how their training has gone, and their expectations as competitors. 

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Kimberly Walford: Saving Worlds, her leaving USAPL, 3rd title in a 3rd weight class from 2021-09-17T10:00

In her most candid interview yet, Kimberly Walford, 7 time US Raw Nats Champion & 7 time IPF World Champion, returns to KOTL. 

 

Kimberly discusses how she helped several USAPL Natio...

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Bryce Krawczyk joins KOTL !!! from 2021-09-12T21:54:35

IPF World record breaker Bryce Krawczyk joins KOTL to discuss the up coming IPF World Championships, his thoughts on some of the comments he has seen recently on social media regarding Powerlift...

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Bonus episode: A discussion with Chris Fudge from 2021-09-10T03:19:35

Bonus episode: 6 Pack Lapadat sits down for a discussion with Chris Fudge to discuss Powerlifting podcasting, IPF Worlds, programming, game day handling, and a sports story that had them thinkin...

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The Strength Guys: how to build a Monster from 2021-08-30T20:47:33

The Strength Guys join KOTL to discuss training protocols, programming, how the coaching service began, and some wild competition stories. 

Founder and CEO, Jason Tremblay, Arian Messy Kha...

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USAPL suspended by the IPF!! from 2021-08-28T13:40:37

The USAPL has been suspended by the IPF. We discuss how we got this far, what this means for the future, and what the 2021 IPF Worlds will look like without the USAPL.

Also discussed is th...

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Pana returns:"The Gods of Powerlifting are with me. I'm going to be first." from 2021-08-22T15:21:57

Pana, 66 kg contender for the IPF Worlds, returns with a message to Daniel Clements and the rest of the World's 66 kilo class.

 

Pana reveals an incredible story about a French rival...

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Andrei Konovalov: From Russia with Love from 2021-08-20T22:31:17

Multiple Time IPF World Champion Andrei Konovalov joins KOTL. 

Konovalov discusses why he has switched from equipped to classic/Raw lifting, his adjustments in training, his goals now that...

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USAPL splits, possible suspensions, IPF Worlds from 2021-08-17T14:23:21

The USAPL states in an official letter they do not see a solution with the IPF and a split  from the Global body is likely. 

We discuss the status of the US lifters hoping to compete at th...

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Angelina Elovikova: Russia's 76 kg Queen from 2021-08-15T19:39:22

Angelina Elovikova, 72 kg European Champion from Mother Russia, discusses her move up to the new 76 kilo class. 

Also discussed is her training methods, how it differs from North American ...

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Bobb Mathews aka Super Saiyan Bobb joins KOTL from 2021-08-11T11:37:43

Bobb Mathews aka Super Saiyan Bobb joins KOTL to discuss his unique journey in Powerlifting. 

From his beginning as a shy kid in Brooklyn to blowing up on Instagram with stunt videos in a ...

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IPF Worlds: Nominations are in! from 2021-07-26T19:33:51

The nominations are in for the IPF World Championships!

We take a look at who is signed up, and who is missing. 

As well as some storylines that may transpire.

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Joey Flexx&Tina Tornado join KOTL!! from 2021-07-23T23:06:32

Joey Flexx & Tina Tornado join KOTL to discuss their athletes winning titles and spots on the US national team, Joey's beginnings before he became one of Powerlifting's premiere coaches, their i...

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USAPL at IPF Worlds? We break it down. from 2021-07-16T02:53:43

Why is the USAPL worried about thier lifters not being able to lift at IPF Worlds? What are the issues between the national and international federation?

What would the IPF World Champions...

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Jonathan Cayco: The battle on and off the platform from 2021-06-29T12:23:33

Newly Crowned US 93 kg Champion Jonathan Cayco reveals the battle he faced on and off the platform to secure his second US National Championship.

His dramatic win by 0.5 kilo to nudge ahea...

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US Raw Nats Recap: Men's Division from 2021-06-27T19:20:38

The US Raw Nats Men's Division gets a division by division full recap, including all storylines, side stories, and info you may have missed! Plus who the US Champs may face at Worlds.

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76 kg US Champ Jasmyn Penn returns to KOTL! from 2021-06-25T12:07:37

Jasmyn Penn shares her redemption story, from bombing at Worlds and losing her US National title bid in 2019, to claiming the US 76 kg title and returning to Sweden for IPF Worlds. 

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Ashton Rouska returns to KOTL! from 2021-06-25T12:02:47

Recently crowned 105 kg US Champion Ashton Rouska joins KOTL to discuss his title winning performance, why his rematch to Bryce Lewis meant so much, if he will be competing at the IPF World Cham...

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Matt Gary returns! The Game Day Master from 2021-06-13T20:58:20

Legendary Game Day Coach, Matt Gary, weighs in on the US Raw Nats and his battle plan for handling US stars Sam Calhoun, Taylor Atwood, Dennis Cornelius, Bryce Lewis, and what happened with Ray ...

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US Raw Nats Preview Show: Women's Division from 2021-05-29T01:11:32

The US Raw Nats Preview Show featuring the women's division! 

US National Team Coaches Arian "Messy" Khamesi & "Big" Bill McCarthy are joined by New Zealand National Team Coach Rory "Lynch...

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Tina Tornado returns to KOTL!! from 2021-05-24T01:59:25

Tina Tornado returns to KOTL to discuss the Flexx Fam, Powerlifting's rivalries & beefs, a dramatic weight cutting story, the up coming US Raw Nats, the USAPL possibly leaving the IPF, and much ...

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The Truth About Anti-Doping: Alexander Kolliari-Turner from 2021-05-15T15:17:51

Alexander Kolliari-Turner is getting his PhD in Anabolic Steroid usage in sport and researching if muscle exhibits a memory of steroid exposure.

Alexander has also written articles about c...

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Chad Penson: Winning the Kern US Open! from 2021-05-12T22:09:23

Chad Penson sits down with 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his recent win at the Kern US Open!

Chad discusses being the first 90kg lifter to squat 400 kg (881 lbs), his growing rivalry with John...

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Layne Norton returns to KOTL! Battle Stories&Believing from 2021-04-29T12:38:20

Layne Norton returns to KOTL to discuss his roller coaster ride to the top of Powerlifting in a class that includes legends (Bryce Lewis, LS McClain, Krzysztof Wierzbicki & Jesse Norris)!

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USAPL leaving the IPF from 2021-04-22T12:44:19

Recent events are recapped, with tensions rising between the IPF and USAPL. An open discussion is had between Canadian President of the IPF affiliate (and WADA compliant) Shane Martin (CPU), USA...

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TNT joins KOTL: The Kern US Open! from 2021-04-22T12:36:41

#1 ranked 67.5 kg lifter in the World, Gerald "TNT" Dionio joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his journey to the Kern US Open!

From growing up in Hawaii, taking a boxing match with an oversiz...

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Powerlifting U: Shane Nutt&PL's College Dynasty from 2021-04-19T16:39:28

Shane Nutt joins KOTL to discuss Powerlifting's Collegiate Dynasty, Midland. A behind the scenes look at what life is like to have been scouted in highschool, join an American University Powerli...

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TD returns to KOTL!! from 2021-03-27T15:08:33

Thomas Davis, former IPF World Champion/700 lbs bencher/and first man to squat over 800 lbs, bench over 700 pounds, and deadlift over 800 lbs in the same meet, joins KOTL!!

TD discusses wh...

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Russel Orhii returns to KOTL!!! from 2021-03-19T23:02:46

83 kg IPF World Champion Russel Orhii returns to KOTL!

Among the topics discussed: How he has been courted to lift at untested money meets. His thoughts on the recent USAPL lifters enterin...

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The Greatest Multi-Sport Strength Athletes!! from 2021-03-16T12:26:01

Arthur Lynch joins us from Ireland for a St. Paddy's Day special episode!

We discuss strength sports greatest multi sport athletes, have some drinks, talk about famous Irish people, and pl...

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Joey Flexx&Dennis Cornelius return!! from 2021-03-13T14:01:41

Joey Flexx & 120 kg GOAT Dennis Cornelius join 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian "Messy" Khamesi to discuss the USAPL lifters joining the Showdown Meet roster, possible repercussions with regards to suspen...

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Powerlifting/Sport's Greatest Rivalries!! from 2021-02-27T15:39:52

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 ...

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Lya Bavoil&Pana return to KOTL!!! from 2021-02-21T15:49

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 ...

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USAPL vs IPF, Amateur vs Pro Powerlifting from 2021-02-16T17:53:36

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 ath...

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Bryce Lewis: How your competition impacts performance! from 2021-02-14T17:37:41

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.

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Special Black History Month Episode from 2021-02-14T17:27:45

KOTL's King Kaf (83 kg Canadian Champion/IPF World record breaker) presents a special black history month episode.

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Two-time World Champion Joy Nnamani joins KOTL! from 2021-02-10T15:41:32

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 pl...

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US Raw Nats: Everything you need to know from 2021-01-25T04:47:12

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!

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The Great Debate: Changing The Game from 2021-01-21T05:28:42

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. 

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The Power of Belief: Matt Vena from 2021-01-17T17:28:19

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 ba...

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John Haack&Andy Huang: 2020 recap part 1!! from 2020-12-29T23:00:40

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 ...

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Holidays Special Part Two: IPF edition!! from 2020-12-24T17:34:32

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 ...

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Holidays Special Part 1: John Haack&Andy Huang!! from 2020-12-22T02:24:42

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...

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Jesus Olivares: The Showdown with Ray Williams from 2020-12-16T22:30:33

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...

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Austin Perkins: I'll be #1, I'll be King! from 2020-11-21T01:38:06

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 catch...

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David Ricks: From Norton to Norris, battling men half his age! from 2020-11-13T16:16:58

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 ha...

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Yury Belkin joins KOTL!! from 2020-10-30T20:39:22

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...

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Hunter Henderson joins KOTL!!! from 2020-10-25T21:48:27

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 p...

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Squat University joins KOTL!!! from 2020-10-23T16:39:07

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 misconc...

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Papa Bear Rogers joins KOTL: author of his own story from 2020-10-16T03:07:05

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 cha...

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The first ever podcast guest returns 4 years later! from 2020-10-11T19:53:24

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 l...

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How the biggest meet of the year came together!! from 2020-09-23T22:11:07

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 chang...

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Showdown Preview w/ Garrett Fear!! from 2020-09-21T23:54:24

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!!

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Mighty Joe Sullivan Returns to KOTL!!! from 2020-09-18T12:51

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, an...

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Daniel Bell joins KOTL!!! from 2020-09-14T00:32:43

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. 

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Robb Philippus joins KOTL!! from 2020-09-10T02:54:53

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 Powerli...

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Kheycie Romero joins KOTL! from 2020-09-10T02:43:49

Kheycie Romero joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how a "soft" mathlete who studied in 8 hour math sessions transformed into an elite Powerlifter!

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Cenk Kocak: The Future King of the 120s!!! from 2020-08-18T22:45:52

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 ...

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Gabrielle Santarosa joins KOTL!! from 2020-08-10T23:45:10

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, feelin...

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An unlikely hero emerges as a contender! from 2020-07-30T02:37:29

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 ...

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Steve Johnson aka Forsaken Warrior joins KOTL!! from 2020-07-22T01:43:17

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 Ha...

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The Women's 72s (+1) join KOTL!!! from 2020-07-13T13:09:08

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...

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USAPL President Larry Maile joins KOTL!! from 2020-07-10T13:19:25

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 di...

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Angelo Fortino&KOTL give 2 White Lights from 2020-06-23T23:51:57

Angelo 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...

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Steve Gentili opens up like never before! from 2020-06-18T23:05:05

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/entr...

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Bobbie Butters: Channeling The Fight Within from 2020-06-14T14:35:01

Bobbie 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...

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Pulling planes&breaking records! from 2020-06-11T00:04:47

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 pe...

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Taylor Atwood approaching his'Last Dance'? from 2020-05-28T22:17:05

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...

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63 kg Queen Carola Garra joins KOTL! from 2020-05-22T20:06:20

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, ch...

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Get ready, Screamer Manuel returns to KOTL!! from 2020-05-18T15:01:32

The Dennis Rodman of Powerlifting, Screamer Manuel, returns to KOTL!! Over drinks, Screamer opens up and speaks candidly on his recent social media posts that have sparked a mix of laughter, int...

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The Leader of the Revolution: Pana joins KOTL! from 2020-05-10T22:10:17

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 All...

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Mikey D joins KOTL!!! from 2020-04-30T11:54:29

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...

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Amanda Lawrence returns to KOTL!! from 2020-04-27T17:30:58

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 devel...

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Powerlifting's biggest upsets analyzed! from 2020-04-27T16:25:38

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 Pac...

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France's Triple Threat invades KOTL!! from 2020-04-20T03:55:24

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 sp...

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The man your coach fears: Avi Silverberg from 2020-04-17T01:27:56

Veteran National Team Head Coach Avi Silverberg outlines the keys to becoming a master handler, some strategies you can employ, rules to run your team, and some stories as examples of how things...

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From MMA to Powerlifting: Ireland's Sean Crowe from 2020-04-17T00:54:01

Irish 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...

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Jessica Buettner joins KOTL!!! from 2020-04-12T23:27:27

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, mee...

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The Art Of Handling: NZ Coach Rory Lynch joins KOTL! from 2020-04-10T16:53:16

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 ...

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Fear is your friend, intimation is not&Isaac Baik from 2020-03-31T19:29:17

6 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 h...

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The Arnold Classic win and beyond: Brittany Suplicki from 2020-03-29T20:39:21

Brittany Suplicki joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how she got into Powerlifting, the current bizzare global situation, her take on social media's influence, Powerlifting's personalities, and the...

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Chasing Ray Williams&World records: Tre Thomas from 2020-03-23T17:05:27

Tre 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 allo...

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Ashton's triumph, Seay's agony, Calhoun's strategy: Arnold Recap from 2020-03-14T15:15:22

Joe 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 ...

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COVID-19 kills SBD Invitational&IPF Worlds! from 2020-03-14T00:55:52

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 Masters, and possibly more! Also discusse...

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Bonus episode: 2 girls, 1 King from 2020-02-27T15:16:03

Bonus 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 r...

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Arnold Classic Preview Show w/ Matt Gary! from 2020-02-24T14:17:47

Will Micheal Seay break the 800 kg barrier? Will Sam Calhoun move into the lead as the #1 63 kg lifter in the IPF? Can Ashton Rouska send a statement to the World's best 105s? All the big questi...

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Controversial calls, drama in the 74s, battling 72s: Jasmyn Penn from 2020-02-19T04:06:04

Jasmyn 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 f...

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Powerlifting's Bitter Rivalry: Blaine Sumner joins KOTL from 2020-02-15T17:58:39

Blaine 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 ...

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Road to 800: Micheal Seay on the 74s!! from 2020-02-11T04:21:25

The Young King, Micheal Seay, discusses his goal of a 800 kg total and his 74 kg rivals. Seay opens up about the trash talk between his fellow 74s, whether he feels it is a negative or positive ...

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Champion vs Champion: Dots creator joins KOTL!!! from 2020-01-30T01:20:57

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 po...

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Growing up homeless the forest to making history: Chris Duffin joins KOTL!!! from 2020-01-26T05:19:13

From growing up homeless in the forest to putting himself through college and becoming a successful entrepreneur, Chris Duffin details his remarkable life story. Chris also speaks on his quest t...

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After 17 years on the sidelines a legend shocks lifters half his age from 2020-01-20T04:17:05

From 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 ...

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Powerlifters: Social media lied to you. here is the truth.. from 2020-01-13T16:23:20

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 ha...

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2019 Year End Awards Show!! from 2019-12-31T02:47:31

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 ...

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Guest of the Year: Garrett Fear (recast) from 2019-12-30T01:48:54

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 gi...

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Pulling planes, flipping cars, a TV show, and Powerlifting: The KOTL Story from 2019-12-24T04:23:38

Motivated 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 fli...

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European Championships Recap Show!!! from 2019-12-15T20:16:41

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...

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The advantage over your competition you are missing from 2019-12-12T05:11:05

6 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 misconcept...

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The come-from-behind Worlds win, Kloie Doublin, and more: Ida Ronn!! from 2019-11-28T23:29:57

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 t...

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Defending the homeland, Training Changes, Pressure, The Rematch: Gustav Hedlund joins KOTL!! from 2019-11-26T03:24:38

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 Championsh...

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Heather Connor: Beefs, Secret Security, Controversial Calls, Nats&Worlds from 2019-11-19T03:20:43

Heather Connor pulls no punches as she brings up a beef with a Worlds competitor, an interesting (and vague) description about her special International security (gotta listen to it, picture the...

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Big Dogs 4 Champ O'Dell Manuel joins KOTL!! from 2019-11-14T01:20:37

At 41 years old, with no cartilage in one knee, and a hamstring that tore right off the bone on the other leg, O'Dell Manuel had to make some hard decisions. Pressure to retire was heavy, and mo...

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Russel Orhii on US Nats, Depth, Atwood, Gibbs, 2020 Worlds, SBD Invitational from 2019-11-10T23:56:27

83 kg IPF World Champion Russel Orhii returns to KOTL to discuss his scare during the squat event at the US Raw Nationals, if he thought he was about to bomb, his response to those that doubted ...

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Dennis Cornelius joins KOTL! The King returns! from 2019-10-31T21:24:05

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 returne...

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The 74 kg Boyz Part 2: The Battle isn't over! from 2019-10-28T21:42:54

"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 battl...

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US Raw Nationals Recap Show 2019!! from 2019-10-27T14:30:22

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 Mil...

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Russel Orhii addresses the doubters!!! from 2019-10-16T01:13:32

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 Swe...

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The USAPL Raw Nats Preview Show!! from 2019-10-15T11:17:47

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 ...

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Kloie Doublin eyes the Throne!!! from 2019-10-15T02:44:14

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 C...

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Meghan Scanlon: Worlds, Nationals,&what's ahead! from 2019-10-15T01:30:23

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 b...

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Austin Perkins goes in on the 74s, their trash talk, Taylor Atwood, and more! from 2019-09-27T03:02:01

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!

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The New King speaks on his record, his past, his beefs, and his new goal! from 2019-09-20T21:16:35

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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Joey Flexx's monster has been unleashed! from 2019-09-16T00:58:37

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...

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Squat Wars: Jamarr Royster eyes Russel Orhii!! from 2019-09-10T22:38:26

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 ...

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Marianna on Stefi Cohen&how even C.C. isn't safe!! from 2019-08-31T16:38:48

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. ha...

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Sports GOATS are debated&Screamer Manuel spits harsh facts on the game! from 2019-08-26T22:06:28

From the depths of depression and isolation, to a rebirth, Screamer Manuel speaks on how he lost himself while chasing his goal of becoming a World Champion. The battle of the 105s at the 2017 ...

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John Haack discusses Jesse Norris, Strongman vs Powerlifting, Ali being the GOAT and Drake's disrespect! from 2019-08-23T18:47:48

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...

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TB episode: Julius Maddox chasing Powerlifting's biggest record! from 2019-08-20T23:09:07

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 depre...

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Heroin, PEDs, 17 siblings,&dinner w/Bill Gates. Garrett Fear joins KOTL! from 2019-08-15T01:31

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 gi...

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Haack vs Norris debate gets intense (and bizarre)&Brandon's incredible near fatal story. from 2019-08-10T22:19

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 weir...

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Larry Wheels&Robert Oberst take heat. Micheal Seay joins!!! from 2019-07-28T18:49

The Larry Wheels controversy is discussed, The Robert Oberst deadlift comments backlash addressed, and special guest Micheal Seay (74 kg IPF junior World Champion) joins to discuss his dramatic ...

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Layne Norton in his most candid interview ever!! from 2019-07-14T01:56

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 show...

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Ashton Rouska joins KOTL!!! from 2019-07-10T00:15

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...

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Lya Bavoil: A Powerlifting Story of Courage from 2019-06-29T23:19

IPF 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...

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IPF Champ Maria Htee joins KOTL!! from 2019-06-26T01:29

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 u...

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IPF Worlds recap with special guests! from 2019-06-16T21:03

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 dra...

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Jezza Uepa joins KOTL!!! from 2019-06-15T16:59

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 ou...

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Ray Williams joins KOTL!!! from 2019-05-25T14:16

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...

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Russel Orhii joins KOTL!!! from 2019-05-23T01:38

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 hi...

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US Champ Kristen Dunsmore joins KOTL! from 2019-05-18T20:42

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 Cha...

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IPF Champion Charles Okpoko joins KOTL!! from 2019-05-16T17:47

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 comi...

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The 93 kg Boyz join KOTL!!! from 2019-05-14T01:33

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 th...

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Brocast joins KOTL to preview the US Open!! from 2019-04-23T21:22

Brandon Allen & Andy Huang of the Brocast podcast join 6 Pack Lapadat to preview the upcoming 2019 Kern US Open!

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Stefi Cohen&Hayden Bowe join KOTL!!! from 2019-04-19T20:02

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 p...

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Cailer Woolam joins KOTL!!! from 2019-04-17T01:25

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 ...

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Chris Bridgeford joins KOTL! from 2019-04-11T03:09

Chris Bridgeford joins KOTL to discuss with 6 Pack Lapadat the up coming battles of the US Open!

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IPF Bench King TD joins KOTL!! from 2019-03-28T22:20

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 l...

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IPF Formula Creator Joe Marksteiner takes critics to task! from 2019-03-20T22:17

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 dev...

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"Bring your best!"Bakkelund warns Taylor Atwood! from 2019-03-14T18:46

Two time IPF World Champion Kjell Egil Bakkelund joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Randy Cooke to discuss his quest to end the 18 year dynasty of Olech Jaroslaw, and reclaim his title from Taylor Atwoo...

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Special Arnold Classic 2019 preview show! from 2019-02-27T03:57

Matt Gary joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan in a special Arnold Classic preview show! Don't watch the live stream without checking out this show first!

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63 kg US Champ Sam Calhoun joins KOTL! from 2019-02-24T02:49

63 kg US Champion Sam Calhoun joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Randy Cooke to discuss her decision to pull for a World record and not a World title in Calgary, the soul searching that came afterwards,...

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Bench GOAT Jen Thompson joins KOTL!! from 2019-02-19T18:39

63 kg Queen and Bench GOAT Jen Thompson joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss her remarkable come back at age 43 from a career threatening injury to winning the IPF World Champions...

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IPF World Champion LS McClain joins KOTL! from 2019-02-16T03:48

Two time IPF World Champion LS McClain joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss what is going on in the Uber competitive 93 kg class, the greats of the past, the greats of today, how ...

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Taylor Atwood joins KOTL to discuss his rise to the #1 spot! from 2019-02-11T15:53

Taylor Atwood joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Robbie Little to discuss his rivalry with Kjell Bakkelund, his showdown with Brett Gibbs, chasing Jesse Norris, how he wants to finish his 74 kg career, an...

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How we got here, and why you need to help from 2019-01-29T02:44

6 Pack Lapadat goes in on how the sport got to the point that we now have instagram celebrities, large money sponsors, main stream recognition, and large scale platforms to message from. He also...

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Squat King, Nathan Tanis, joins KOTL! from 2019-01-27T04:10

Australia's Nathan Tanis joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss stepping from the shadows and taking the 83 kg squat World record in possibly the most competitive division in Powerlif...

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Tina Tornado, Flexx Squad 1st Lady, joins KOTL!! from 2019-01-24T02:45

Tina Tornado, the Flexx Squad First Lady, joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss being bullied in school, her bodyweight battles, finding Powerlifting, her first date with Joey Flex...

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Former IPF World Champion Eli Burks joins KOTL! from 2019-01-14T19:42

Former IPF World Champion, and current US Champion, Eli Burks joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss his World title win, his views on the opposition, how the game has progressed, men...

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The 2018 Year End Awards are debated!! from 2018-12-30T18:36

The King Of The Lifts hosts debate who deserves the 2018 Year End awards! Who are the best lifters of the year, best coaches, break through stars, biggest moments, best lifters per event (squat,...

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Special Christmas Episode! from 2018-12-24T12:15

6 Pack Lapadat is joined by Paul Maranzan, Randy Cooke and Matt Gary. They each give 3 gifts to Powerlifting.

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The battle of the 93s rages on! David Woolson joins KOTL! from 2018-12-21T16:14

93 kg US National Champion David Woolson joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss who is the 2018 93 kg lifter of the year, who is the 93 kg GOAT, what is the most prestigious title to win in the calenda...

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Rob Ali joins KOTL to discuss global expansion!! from 2018-12-19T13:34

Rob Ali joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss competing, attempt selection, the evolution of A.I. in programming, the expansion of Powerlifting in Asia, and why not being a shitty person can help you ...

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The Prodigy, Andrew Hause joins KOTL!! from 2018-12-13T04:09

Andrew Hause joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss how he became an apprentice under Eric Lilliebridge, his training methods, future goals, and his fast rising star!

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One of the most extraordinary sports stories of all time!! from 2018-11-27T15:37

Hear the story that has the Powerlifting community a buzz. James Kee was bullied relentlessly in school and began lifting weights as his outlet. The transition brought him from a troubled expell...

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US 120 kg Champion Matt Sohmer joins KOTL!! from 2018-11-25T22:50

US 120 kg National Champion joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss squatting 800+ lbs as a teen, developing into the Champion he is today, his progress into the full package he will...

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The Strength Guys join KOTL! from 2018-11-22T01:20

Amongst the most sought after coaches in the World, The Strength Guys, join 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss the next level of programming, why RPE is failing you, why templates are...

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The IPF beefs with the USAPL! from 2018-11-21T12:17

6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan discuss the letter the USAPL sent out that threatens leaving the IPF.

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The 83 kg GOAT debate&IPF rule changes!!! from 2018-11-14T23:36

6 Pack Lapadat debates with Randy Cooke & Paul Maranzan who is the 83 kg GOAT. They also discuss the new IPF rule changes that have been voted through!

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Swedish star Isabella Von Weissenberg returns! from 2018-11-12T15:19

The Swedish Sensation Isabella Von Weissenberg joins 6 Pack Lapadat, Randy Cooke, and Paul Maranzan to discuss the drastic cut to 63 kg, the 2018 World Championships, the up coming Arnold Classi...

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Mark Bell drops $250,000 and KOTL debate what's next!! from 2018-10-26T03:22

For the first time, all 3 hosts of KOTL (6 Pack Lapadat, Paul & Randy) are together to debate Mark Bell's entry into IPF affiliation buy dropping $250,000 for his equipment to be used in com...

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IPF World Champion Jaisyn Mike joins KOTL!! from 2018-10-23T03:01

Jaisyn Mike joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Randy Cooke to discuss his pursuit of the IPF Open World record, his IPF World Championship win, chasing Bench GOAT Jen Thompson's bench wilks, why the 83 kg...

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US Raw Nationals recap with US National team coach Matt Gary!! from 2018-10-18T02:31

Chairman of the US National team selection committee & US National team coach Matt Gary joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to recap the heated US Raw Nationals! They also take a look a...

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105 contenders Garrett Blevins&Ben Rice check in!! from 2018-10-11T03:20

Garrett Blevins & Ben Rice join 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss their showdown, Eli Burks and the rest of the 105s, training, programming, and the US Raw Nationals! Things get spicy!

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Jesse Norris joins KOTL to address the trash talk&end the GOAT debate! from 2018-09-30T23:51

Jesse Norris joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss the 93 kg GOAT debate that sparked a social media backlash! Jesse gives his thoughts on the debate, what criteria he thinks makes u...

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Sean Noriega final 5 mins (continuation of previous episode) from 2018-09-30T03:42

The final 5 mins of the Sean Noriega podcast that was cut off. Enjoy!

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Sean Noriega joins KOTL to discuss the Flexx Civil war! from 2018-09-29T23:13

Sean Noriega joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Randy Cooke to discuss the up coming battle of the 83 kg class at the 2018 US Nationals, going head to head with teammate/rival Russel Orhii, who he sees ...

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Squat Phenom Amanda Lawrence joins KOTL!!! from 2018-09-27T18:17

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 ...

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Russel Orhii joins KOTL to discuss the US Raw Nationals!! from 2018-09-24T02:57

Defending US Champion Russel Orhii joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss the Raw Nationals, the rivals he fears the most, what he has learned from the IPF Worlds and his experience, ...

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USAPL/TSA team coach Joe Stanek joins KOTL! from 2018-09-18T17:17

US National team coach for the IPF World Championships and TSA coach Joe Stanek joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss the current Powerlifting scene and US raw Nationals!

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Gracie V/US Open drama continues!!! Update! from 2018-09-17T21:44

6 Pack Lapadat discusses the latest development of the US Open and the repercussions of the Gracie V email! Who are the winners and losers? Hard to decide!

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Andrew Herbert joins KOTL (Records, Larry Wheels&MMA) from 2018-09-14T02:42

Andrew Herbert joins 6 Pack Lapadat to speak on his vast wrestling background, his MMA odyssey, discovering Powerlifting and his mentor Dan Green, going head to head with Larry Wheels to bring b...

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The Gracie V Email Gate from 2018-09-11T22:32

6 Pack Lapadat weighs in on the controversial profanity laced email reply by US Open meet director Gracie V to a lifter looking to compete at the US Open!

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IPF Champion/Strength Wars star Daniele Pauli joins KOTL! from 2018-09-11T01:19

IPF Champion/Strength Wars star Daniele Pauli joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to speak on winning World Championships, the break through YouTube series Strength Wars, velocity tracking fo...

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Sebastian Oreb, coach of the World's Strongest Man, joins KOTL! from 2018-08-22T02:34

Sebastian Oreb, speaks on how he became Hafthor Bjornsson's strength coach, moving his family to live with Thor in Iceland for training camps, winning the World's Strongest Man competition, the ...

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Pitbull Torres joines KOTL to take you inside the notorious Strength Cartel! from 2018-08-19T13:51

Pitbull Torres joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss how the Strength Cartel came to be, the reason for the fall out with Rich Piana, the unknown side of the story about the confro...

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IPF World Champion, Canada's Golden Boy, Erik Willis joins KOTL! from 2018-08-12T17:17

The first Canadian to ever win an IPF Classic Open World Championship (and he did it on home soil), Erik Willis, joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Matt Goldsmith to discuss the huge win, the lead up to t...

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93kg Phenom Gustav Hedlund joins KOTL from 2018-07-29T20:38

93 KG IPF junior World Champion Gustav Hedlund shocked the World with a massive 830 kg total (higher than the Open class), and promises to be the first 93 kg lifter to break into the 900 kg barr...

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World Record Breaker Kevin Oak joins KOTL!! from 2018-07-22T19:23

Kevin Oak joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Randy Cooke to discuss his track n field days, powerlifting training methods him and Larry Wheels use, his hardest weight cut leading into his first World reco...

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IPF World Champion Charlie Dickson joins KOTL to speak on his incredible weight cuts and training from 2018-07-18T00:03

IPF 83 kg Junior World Champion Charlie Dickson joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss how the World's largest 83 kg lifter (possibly ever) cuts for a two hour weigh-in, his training ...

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Brett Gibbs is the KOTL guest as he discusses his biggest win, the John Haack showdown, Russel Orhii, and PL politics from 2018-07-14T14:50

Brett Gibbs joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss his epic IPF World Championships win, his showdowns with John Haack and Russel Orhii, his future goals, who he is watching to clash ...

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Rundown of the IPF Men's World Championship with Matt Gary from 2018-06-26T02:32

IPF World Championships' commentator, 6 Pack Lapadat, is joined by head of the US National Coaching team to look back at the IPF Men's World Championships division by division.

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World Gold Medalist Jessica Buettner joins KOTL! from 2018-05-31T02:02

2016 IPF World Champion Jessica Buettner joins KOTL's 6 Pack Lapadat and Ryan Gregnal to speak about how she got into the sport, winning the World Championships, and her goal to reclaim her crow...

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Kelly Branton joins KOTL to discuss his views on the game! from 2018-05-28T01:55

Canada's Super Heavyweight Champion Kelly Branton speaks about the legends of the game, his transition from a 242 lbs lifter to a 370 lbs juggernaut, how he can sustain his frame, his proudest mome...

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C.C. Holcomb tells her gripping story! from 2018-05-20T21:14

C.C. Holcomb joins 6 Pack Lapadat and tells her emotionally gripping tale of how a horrific event in her childhood set her on a path to become the greatest female powerlifter that ever lived! Th...

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Kern US Open recap/100,000 followers special from 2018-05-17T02:08

Breakdown/Recap of the 2018 Kern US Open!
6 Pack Lapadat and Randy address those who were waiting for Stefi Cohen to fail, haters celebrating Ashton Rouska's fall, Brandon Allen coming wit...

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2018 US Open preview show w/ Gracie Vanasse! from 2018-05-11T00:47

Gracie Vanasse, Promoter/Organizer of the Kern US Open, is the special guest as we break down our picks for the 2018 US Open!

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Joey Flexx&John Haack on Brett Gibbs, Programming, and the IPF suspension from 2018-05-10T02:55

John Haack IPF 83 kg World Champion, USAPL 83 kg National Champion & Joey Flexx, Arnold Classic Champion, USAPL Bench Press National Championship bronze medalist, Coach of the Champions!

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Dennis Cornelius joins KOTL! from 2018-04-24T02:47

1:40 Dennis' resume and beating Ray Williams// 2:20 how he got into powerlifting// 3:20 talks about his previous fighting career// 6:18 advantages of powerlifting base in grappling martial arts/...

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Andy Huang joins KOTL! from 2018-04-24T02:24

Elite Pro Powerlifter and Coach Andy gives his intro to the sport, his bodybuilding days, insight into his lifting protocols, and the sport! Originally published July 20th, 2018.

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Stefi Cohen joins KOTL! from 2018-04-24T01:37

World Record breaker and Powerlifting's fastest rising star, Stefi Cohen, joins KOTL and talks about living under a dictator in Venezuela, growing up with Scientology, finding Powerlifting through ...

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Mighty Joe Sullivan joins KOTL from 2018-04-24T01:32

US Open medalist "Mighty" Joe Sullivan is our special guest as 6 Pack Lapadat and Randy find out about Joe's incredible tale of growing up in Flint Michigan with a deathly sick mother,...

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Brandon Allen joins KOTL! from 2018-04-24T01:16

Elite Powerlifter Brandon Allen joins KOTL, drops some off the wall sound bites on everything from training, PEDs, competing, and the US Open. Originally posted March 1st, 2017

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Yangsu Ren aka the Deadlift Panda: The Greatest Deadlifter in the World? from 2018-02-27T00:25

Ren, known on social media as the Deadlift Panda shocked the World at the USAPL raw Nationals with a historic 749 lbs (340 kg) deadlift. It left everyone wanting to know who this relative newcom...

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Isabella Von Weissenberg: From party-girl to World Record Breaker! from 2018-02-27T00:22

Special Guest: Isabella Von Weissenberg, Swedish National Champion, IPF World Record breaker!

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Ben Pollack joins KOTL! from 2018-02-27T00:16

Time stamps of interview:
0:48 6 Pack lies about his dick, 5:15 recaps resume, 10:35 1st competition, 12:25 program style, 19:20 sumo vs conventional, 23:30 reps x sets on program, 27:00 U...

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