King Of The Lifts
555 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 103 ratingsKing 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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Episodes
2024 Worlds Recap Show: Men’s Division
July 08, 2024 19:14 - 2 hours - 126 MBAll of the battles, back stories, controversy, and more! A division by division analysis. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Matt Gary and Eric Helms.
2024 Worlds Recap Show: Women’s Division
July 08, 2024 18:08 - 2 hours - 132 MBAll of the battles, back stories, controversy, and more! A division by division analysis. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Sophia Ellis, Amelia Potter and Adriena Davis
Bobb Matthews & Ashton Rouska: 2024 Worlds/ Weight Classes Change/Sheffield/Showdowns
June 28, 2024 10:04 - 1 hour - 98 MBThe in-studio discussion with Bobb Matthews & Ashton Rouska that took place at IPF Worlds before their title winning performances. Hear their take on the battles that had already occurred, the future weight classes they want to compete in, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Amanda Lawrence & Karlina Tongotea recap Worlds
June 26, 2024 01:29 - 2 hours - 110 MBAmanda and Karlina join 6 Pack Lapadat live in studio at the World Championships to recap their battles, the rest of Worlds, 76s moving up to challenge Amanda, her response, and much more!
Jesus Olivares: The Sweep, the upsets, Temur, Ray Williams, his new target
June 21, 2024 22:26 - 1 hour - 102 MBJesus Olivares joins KOTL live in studio to discuss The Sweep, the upsets, Temur, Ray Williams, his new target, and more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Perk & Kjell join KOTL for a revealing discussion
June 21, 2024 20:59 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBAustin Perkins and Kjell join KOTL in studio to discuss their battle, their paths on their way to the clash, the back stories, and the future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
The 83s recall the battle: Jurins, Russ, and Enahoro!
June 20, 2024 12:48 - 2 hours - 114 MBThe 83s sit down together live in studio to recall one of the greatest battles in IPF history. All the back stories, drama, controversy, and a look to the future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
The 66s recall the battle (Pana, Jonathan Garcia, Kasemsand)
June 19, 2024 20:22 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBThe 66s sit down together live in studio to recall one of the greatest battles in IPF history. All the back stories, drama, controversy, and a look to the future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
2024 Worlds Preview Show: Men’s Division
June 10, 2024 11:08 - 2 hours - 143 MBA division by division breakdown of the IPF World Championship. All the showdowns, back stories, and predictions! Hosted by Eric Helms, Matt Gary, Rory Lynch and 6 Pack Lapadat
2024 Worlds Preview Show: Women’s Division
June 09, 2024 15:14 - 2 hours - 128 MBA division by division breakdown of the IPF World Championship. All the showdowns, back stories, and predictions! Hosted by Amelia Potter, Adrienna Davis, Sophia Ellis, and 6 Pack Lapadat. .
Toronto Incident with Lya Bavoil, Jess Buettner, 6 Pack Lapadat, TSG & Luke.
May 31, 2024 23:40 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBRecast from 2021 of the truly bizarre story of the Toronto incident that involved some of Powerlifting’s biggest names. Enjoy!
Ashton Rouska wants Anatolii, Bobb, Russ, and Jawon!
May 27, 2024 13:13 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBAshton Rouska returns to KOTL to discuss who is his biggest rival, who is on his hit list, what showdowns were his biggest moments, his plans for the future, whether he is being overlooked, true outliers, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
A new 52 kg threat emerges from USA: Megan Hurlburt
May 24, 2024 12:41 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB52 kg American Champion Megan Hurlburt joins KOTL to discuss how this mother of 5 has become a major threat at the World Championships at the perfect time. Megan also discusses her experience missing weight at last year’s American Nationals, leaving Chance Mitchell, and changing to Marcellus Williams. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Jawon Garrison: coming to the IPF, Jesse Norris’ record, the 93s, his battles wish list
May 20, 2024 18:41 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBJawon Garrison, who recently broke Jesse Norris’ long standing record with a 915 kg total at 90 kgs bodyweight, joins KOTL to discuss his plans to come to the IPF, the 93s, his thoughts after watching Sheffield, what his goals are, and his wish list for battles. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Amanda Lawrence & Karlina Tongotea: Queens Of The Lifts
May 16, 2024 20:10 - 2 hours - 113 MB84 kg & 76 kg World Champions Amanda Lawrence & Karlina Tongotea join KOTL to discuss the upcoming World Championships, past and future rivals, who are the Outliers in the Women’s division, who is the Queen of the division, their greatest battles, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Bobb Matthews: I am the 4th Outlier…I can beat Perk at Sheffield
May 13, 2024 10:52 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB120 kg American Champion Bobb Matthews returns to KOTL to discuss which division he will compete in after Worlds, his thoughts on the IPFs big 3 (Perk, Jesus, Rondel), who is among the outliers, how he will carve out his legacy, Team USA’s ability to sweep, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
From Baghdad to Houston, a child of war to Powerlifting
May 10, 2024 11:26 - 2 hours - 160 MBDina Al Bayati joins KOTL to tell her story of growing up in Iraq during the American invasion, the incredible tale of a child of war, to living in Houston and finding Powerlifting. Dina details her activism, being put on an Iraqi militia’s hit list, becoming a goodwill ambassador to keynote speak in Geneva Switzerland, and much more! The incredible story of Dina Al Bayati. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Team GB’s rising shooters: Joey Shaw
May 08, 2024 12:48 - 1 hour - 108 MB83 kg Junior British & European Champion Joey Shaw (Awala) joins KOTL to discuss the next generation of GB lifters that are storming the Junior ranks, the influencers that are brining in new recruits, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
“860 won’t be enough” Joe Borenstein takes aim at the 83 kg throne
May 06, 2024 12:49 - 2 hours - 126 MBFast rising star Joe Borenstein joins KOTL to discuss his ambitions of an Open World Title, a clash with Russ, Sheffield, the UK scene, the depends about outliers and the King, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Rondel Hunte: His return update, Bobb, there is only 4 outliers in Powerlifting!
April 29, 2024 12:22 - 2 hours - 124 MBRondel Hunte returns to give an update on his return, his thoughts on Bobb Matthews, Team USA, Perk vs Russ, Pitre vs the 93s and Russ, the showdown we need, and his opinion on who is pound for pound King and that there is only 4 true outliers in men’s Powerlifting. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Brandon Pitre: Rivalries - the Good, The Bad, The Ugly
April 24, 2024 15:26 - 2 hours - 133 MBBrandon Pitre joins KOTL to discuss key rivalries that have pushed sport forward, created controversy, created growth, and created feuds that lasted a lifetime. A discussion on rivalries in various sports and even art, as well as Powerlifting, and their impact (both negative and positive). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Alexis Jones: Becoming the Strongest Woman in the World
April 20, 2024 23:06 - 2 hours - 118 MBAlexis Jones, holder of the biggest tested total ever, joins KOTL to discuss the possibility of becoming the Strongest Women in the World (tested or untested), the heated 84+ kilo division, why she has come to the IPF, her thoughts on her rivals in that class, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Meg Scanlon: Coming back, Worlds expectations, the 63s, Team USA vs the World & More!
April 15, 2024 18:10 - 2 hours - 115 MBMeg Scanlon, USA 63 kg National Champion, returns to KOTL to discuss finding success a weight class up, her new outlook on competing that has changed everything, coming back after having twins, the 63s, expectations on Team USA and Much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Joey Flexx returns to discuss Russ vs Perk, Jesus’s goals, Crannon’s Worlds debut, Cayco’s future, Team USA vs the World
April 10, 2024 16:39 - 2 hours - 119 MBJoey Flexx returns to discuss his teams Nationals, up coming Worlds, pending battles and more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Wascar Carpio: wants Fedo at Worlds, sees the path to popularize the 59s
April 07, 2024 14:10 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB59 kg World Champion Wascar Carpio returns to discuss why he wants a clash with Fedosienko, the importance of Sheffield, popularizing the 59s, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Russ Returns: Perk, Team GB, moving to 93, Worlds, Sheffield, World Games & More!
April 04, 2024 13:28 - 1 hour - 104 MB83 kg Kingpin Russel Orhii returns to KOTL to discuss the recent talk about a Showdown with Perk, Team GB at Worlds and the other 83s, goals for Sheffield, why World Games will be a can’t miss event, clashing the 93s, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Russ Returns: Perk, Team BG, moving to 93, Worlds, Sheffield, World Games & More!
April 04, 2024 13:28 - 1 hour - 104 MB83 kg Kingpin Russel Orhii returns to KOTL to discuss the recent talk about a Showdown with Perk, Team GB at Worlds and the other 83s, goals for Sheffield, why World Games will be a can’t miss event, clashing the 93s, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Rondel Hunte: status of his return, there is only 4 true outliers in Powerlifting
April 01, 2024 11:30 - 2 hours - 124 MBRondel Hunte returns to give the update regarding his return to competition, his opinion on Bobb Matthews, Perk vs Russ, his opinion that there is only 4 true outliers in Men’s Powerlifting (he names them), whether Team USA can sweep, whether you can compare the Untested division to the Tested division, the showdowns we need to see, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Jonathan Garcia eyes the World title
April 01, 2024 09:48 - 2 hours - 117 MBUSA 66 kg National Champion Jonathan Garcia discusses his difficult upbringing, the end of his Olympic dream, his comeback in Powerlifting, unofficially breaking the World record at US Nationals, and the battle with Pana and the rest of the 66s that lay ahead. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Marcellus Williams/ Swolefessor: The Craftsman have arrived to the IPF!
March 27, 2024 19:07 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBMarcellus Williams AKA The Swolefessor returns to KOTL to discuss the Craftsmanship team’s arrive to Powerlifting America and anticipated Showdowns coming at IPF Worlds. A behind the scenes look at the elite team, and where they are heading (Worlds, Sheffield, World Games), with some surprising revelations. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
PA Nats recap, Euros & Arnold UK highlights: March Madness recap
March 25, 2024 20:44 - 3 hours - 193 MBA division by division recap of the Powerlifting America National Championship and new Team USA for IPF Worlds. Also, highlights of the European Championship & Arnold UK. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Matt Gary (Team USA Head Coach), and Adrienna Davis.
Austin Perkins: Moving on from Atwood to Russ, Worlds with Kjell, Sheffield, his end game
March 23, 2024 22:08 - 2 hours - 155 MBUSA Worlds Team member and 74 kg National Champion Austin Perkins returns to KOTL to discuss breaking Taylor Atwood’s record, the 74s of the World, how Kjell has become a threat towards winning Sheffield, moving on from a showdown with Taylor Atwood, clashing with Russel Orhii at World Games, who’s era we are in, what he needs to be considered the BOAT, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Powerlifting America Nationals Preview. Euros, Arnold UK
March 13, 2024 09:29 - 2 hours - 157 MBMarch Madness Special episode: Powerlifting America Nationals Preview Show, Euros 2024 Highlights, Arnold UK highlights. Hosted by Matt Gary, Adrienna Davis, Matt Gold, 6 Pack Lapadat.
Gavin Adin: Coming for PA Nats, his goal for 2024, Pitre/Cayco/Carlos/Gustav
March 07, 2024 13:13 - 2 hours - 157 MBGavin Adin returns to KOTL to discuss his Sheffield performance, his quick turn around for PA Nats, what he plans for 2024 (inside and outside of Powerlifting) and the mental perspective that makes him stand out. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Taylor Atwood: the truth behind his last year, plan for 2024, Kjell, Perk, and going 83
March 03, 2024 15:50 - 2 hours - 142 MBThree time 74 kg World Champion Taylor Atwood joins KOTL to discuss his role as part of the media team for Sheffield, the truth behind his 2023, what his plans are for 2024, his thoughts on the return of his former rival Kjell, the potential showdown with Perk, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
“Now it has to be Russ vs me” - Delaney Wallace
February 27, 2024 00:44 - 1 hour - 108 MBDelaney Wallace has won back-to-back IPF World titles, broken Russel Orhii’s IPF World record, and Podiumed at Sheffield. Now he has his sights set on the showdown the 83 kg class needs to see, Russel Orhii. But can it happen in 2024? Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Agata Sitko: “I have unfinished business with Karlina”
February 24, 2024 02:14 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBSheffield Champion Agata Sitko returns to KOTL discuss her big win, Lya Bavoil and Carola Garra, her old rivalry with Jessica Buettner, and why she is targeting Karlina Tongotea (76 kg World Champion). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
Gustav Hedlund: The New End Boss
February 21, 2024 12:52 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBGustav Hedlund joins KOTL to discuss his win at Sheffield, the 93s, the up coming Worlds, Brandon Pitre, his journey to the top and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Sheffield Recap: Women’s Division
February 17, 2024 22:11 - 1 hour - 100 MBFull recap of the women’s division, including the back stories only those at the event know about, the battles, the surprises, what this means for the future and key questions are asked and answered. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Sophia Ellis, Jo Whiteley, and Amelia Potter.
Sheffield Recap: Men’s Division
February 17, 2024 02:26 - 2 hours - 128 MBFull recap of the Men’s division, including the back stories only those at the event know about, the battles, the surprises, what this means for the future and key questions are asked and answered. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Eric Helms and Matt Gary
Sheffield 2024 Preview Show: Men’s division
February 04, 2024 16:16 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBPredictions, backstories, and full analysis of all the battles! Hosted by Matt Gary, Eric Helms, Rory Lynch, and 6 Pack Lapadat
Sheffield 2024 Preview Show: Women’s division
February 04, 2024 15:41 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBPredictions, backstories, and full analysis of all the battles! Hosted by Matt Gary, Eric Helms, Rory Lynch, and 6 Pack Lapadat
“The pie has been baked. I want my slice” - Carlos Petterson-Grifith
January 30, 2024 14:09 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBEntering the World Championship off the radar in the B group, Carlos left Worlds #6 and a Sheffield invite. Since then Carlos has sparked interest in his story and chances of pulling off a remarkable upset in the battle of the 93s. The outspoken underdog addresses the rumors, speaks on a real beef, dissects his opponents, and preps the World for a surprise. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Pana Returns: I am going to win Sheffield!
January 25, 2024 13:45 - 2 hours - 134 MBTwo-time 66 kg World Champion Panagiotis Tarinidis returns to KOTL to discuss competing 6 times in 2023, the rivalries that shaped him, USAPL crossovers, his special connection to France, how 2023 changed his legacy, how 2024 is an opportunity to level up again, and why he believes he will win Sheffield. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Tony Cliffe: 1000 kgs at Sheffield, Bobb Matthews, Defending the title, the 120s, GBPF’s next wave
January 22, 2024 14:41 - 1 hour - 75 MBBritish Powerlifting Legend Tony Cliffe returns to KOTL to discuss his pursuit of the 1000 kg mark at Sheffield, defending his World title against the next wave of 120s, Bobb Matthews, peaking at 40 after 20 years in the game, the next wave of British lifters, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Jesus Olivares: Powerlifting’s Apex Predator has high expectations for 2024
January 18, 2024 15:42 - 1 hour - 107 MBHolder of the biggest total in Powerlifting history, 3-time World Champion and 2023 Sheffield Champion, Jesus Olivares returns to discuss his thoughts on who is the GOAT, the lifter that left their impact the most In 2023, what goals he has for Sheffield, the direction the sport is moving, his adaptation to his new status within the sport, the haters, expanding beyond regular Powerlifting viewers, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Evie Corrigan: Solidifying who is the Best of the Best
January 15, 2024 14:09 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB2023 Sheffield Champion & 52 kg World Champion Evie Corrigan returns to KOTL to discuss the new contenders she must battle to defend her title, the opportunity to solidify herself as the Queen of Powerlifting, her secrets to maintaining her 52 kg frame while keeping her strength, can a 52 kg lifter hit a 500 kg total, competing as a 57, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Powerlifting History, from the beginning: The True GOAT debate part 2
January 12, 2024 16:18 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBMatt Gary, Eric Helms, and Rory Lynch return to take a deep dive into powerlifting’s history, the legends of yesteryear, and who is the GOAT that stretches past the classic/raw era. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Who is the GOAT? A debate with Matt Gary, Eric Helms, and Rory Lynch
January 10, 2024 02:09 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBA panel of Game Day Coach Matt Gary, Coach of World Champions Eric Helms, and Coach/International ref Rory lynch, and KOTL’s 6 Pack Lapadat debate who is the GOAT and what it means to be the GOAT. They also engage in a lively game of Powerlifting trivia jeopardy to test their knowledge. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Natalie Richards: Building a legacy
January 07, 2024 15:47 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBNatalie Richards returns to discuss the rivalry with Jade Jacob, the rivalry between USA and France, the impending clash at Sheffield, and how she is building a legacy. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat