King Of The Lifts
555 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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
Fake Natties, YT OGs, trash talk, & the future of the 74s!!
August 06, 2019 23:25 - 2 hours - 67.4 MBFrom fake natties, the OGs of YouTube, what division is hot & what division is not, to trash talk and the future of the 74s. Also discussed is Taylor Atwood's ambition, Russell Orhii's star power, and their potential clash in the future. Ricky Cho joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame for a gloves off episode that hits hard!
The Swedish Secret Weapon & confessions of epic proportions!
August 02, 2019 15:50 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB6 Pack Lapadat discovers a secret about co-host Robbie Little that threatens their future as a team. Emil Norling, Sweden's secret weapon, joins to discuss his coming out party winning the IPF 105 junior title. Also discussed is the current state of the 105s, and who Emil has his eyes on in the 105s. The Europeans are striking back, and among them are Sweden's twin towers Gustav Hedlund and Emil Norling! Sponsored by Fusion Muscle!
Larry Wheels & Robert Oberst take heat. Micheal Seay joins!!!
July 28, 2019 18:49 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBThe Larry Wheels controversy is discussed, The Robert Oberst backlash addressed, and special guest Micheal Seay (74 kg IPF junior World Champion) joins to discuss his dramatic battle with rival Richy Cho for the World title!!
Layne Norton in his most candid interview ever!!
July 14, 2019 01:56 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBUSAPL legend and IPF World record breaker Layne Norton joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Robbie Little in his most candid interview ever! Layne takes us behind the scenes for some of the most iconic showdowns, and dramatic moments Powerlifting has ever seen. For the first time ever, Layne tells his full story, and takes you on a journey that will shock and inspire you.
Ashton Rouska joins KOTL!!!
July 10, 2019 00:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBAshton Rouska joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame to discuss his thoughts on the 93 and 105 kg performances at the IPF Worlds, Jonathan Cayco's unofficial World record total at 93 kg, whom he feels is his biggest threat in the 105 kg class, and why 2020 we will all be calling him a World Champion! Plus, 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui discuss Kafui's World record in the 83 kg class at the IPF Worlds, his road to the World record, what it was like backstage on the same warm up platform as Bret...
Kimberly Walford joins KOTL!!
July 04, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIPF 72 kg Legend Kimberly Walford joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss who is the IPF GOAT of the classic division, what was the greatest battle of her career, how she handles the pressure of keeping her unbeaten streak at National and World Championships, what she thought of her competition this Worlds, and what it's like now being a grizzled veteran of the game fighting to retain her spot against the next generation of lifters.
Lya Bavoil: A Powerlifting Story of Courage
June 29, 2019 23:19 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBIPF World Record Holder Lya Bavoil joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Robbie Little to tell her emotionally gripping and inspiring story of emerging from a life of social isolation and suicide attempts to becoming an unlikely sports hero!
IPF Champ Maria Htee joins KOTL!!
June 26, 2019 01:29 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBWinning the IPF World title in the greatest come from behind victory of the 2019 Championships, Maria Htee joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss her side of the story! From growing up in Thailand as a 5 year old bare knuckle boxer to becoming Canada's 1st Open Woman's World Champion! Here her journey!
IPF Worlds recap with special guests!
June 16, 2019 21:03 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBElite coaches Jason Tremblay (The Strength Guys) & Mike Tuchscherer (Reactive Training Systems) join 6 Pack Lapadat to look back over the highs, lows, and everything in-between about the drama at the 2019 IPF World Championships. These Worlds offered several interesting storylines. The discussion is honest and intriguing.
Jezza Uepa joins KOTL!!!
June 15, 2019 16:59 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBNewly crowned 120 + kg World Champion Jezza Uepa joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his startling win at the IPF World Championships in Sweden! Jezza speaks on Ray Williams, how he almost pulled out of the World Championships due to injury, his struggle to remain in the competition, his valiant effort to hang onto his lead in the deadlifts, what the win means to the people of Nauru and underdogs every where, why you should always show up when given the opportunity and keeping the faith.
Part 2 of the IPF Worlds Preview!!!
June 08, 2019 22:02 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBExpert scout/coach Matt Gary rejoins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan for Part 2 of the annual IPF World Championships preview show! Division by division analysis is given with their picks for the podium in each! The 2nd episode covers the last two days of the Open competition. You do not want to watch the IPF World Championships and miss this episode! Find out the battles you need to see, who are the key players, and their background stories!
Part 1 of the IPF Worlds Preview show!!
June 05, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBExpert scout/coach Matt Gary rejoins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan for the annual IPF World Championships preview show! Division by division analysis is given with their picks for the podium in each! Due to the extensive review the preview is split into two episodes. The first episode covers the first three days of the Open competition. You do not want to watch the IPF World Championships and miss this episode! Find out the battles you need to see, who are the key players, and their backgrou...
US women's team members join KOTL!!!
June 01, 2019 02:12 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBUS National Team members Heather Connor (47 kg), Sam Calhoun (63 kg), and Meghan Scanlon (57 kg) join 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the upcoming battles for themselves and their teammates at the 2019 IPF World Championships in Sweden!!
Ray Williams joins KOTL!!!
May 25, 2019 14:16 - 2 hours - 112 MBThe King of Powerlifting, Ray Williams, joins 6 Pack Lapadat, Paul Maranzan, and his coach Matt Gary to discuss how he got into powerlifting (you won't guess it), his proudest win of his 5 World titles, the response to him squatting over 1,000 lbs, his training regiment, his idols, whether his kids will follow his foot steps, his greatest rivals, why Luke Richardson can't leave the IPF yet, and who he feels may be the next King. Also, Matt Gary takes 'em back to the golden era of the sport wi...
Russel Orhii joins KOTL!!!
May 23, 2019 01:38 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB83 KG US Champion and Squat World record breaker Russel Orhii joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss his reign of terror over the ultra deep USAPL talent pool, coming up short of his expectations at his first IPF World Championships and how this year's World Championships in Sweden will be different. Russel gives insight to how he mentally approaches the game, his game day mental chess, and how he will pull for the win with confidence regardless the weight on the bar this time around!
US Champ Kristen Dunsmore joins KOTL!
May 18, 2019 20:42 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB72 kg US Champion Kristen Dunsmore joins 6 pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss moving into the 72 kg class, winning the National title, joining the US National team for the IPF World Championships, handling pressure and performance anxiety, her support team, and what is coming up in Sweden! Also, 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan have a brief but furious argument that quickly escalates to start the show. Who's side are you on?
IPF Champion Charles Okpoko joins KOTL!!
May 16, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 108 MBIPF 66kg World Champion Charles Okpoko joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss his startling upset victory over two-time World Champion “Mr. Perfect” Sergey Gladkikh, and their up coming rematch at the IPF Worlds in Sweden. Okpoko also discusses growing up in Nigeria, his transition to the US culture, how he found Powerlifting, and his quest to make a statement that size is not the only measure of one’s capabilities for strength.
The 93 kg Boyz join KOTL!!!
May 14, 2019 01:33 - 1 hour - 100 MBIPF World Champions LS McClain & Gustav Hedlund, and US Champion David Woolson join 6 Pack Lapadat in a special 93 kg IPF World Championships preview show! Hear from the top contenders in the most stacked division in the IPF Worlds!
John Haack joins KOTL!! Who is the GOAT 83 kg?
May 06, 2019 21:43 - 1 hour - 101 MBJohn Haack, IPF World Championship winner and 82.5 kg World record holder, joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui to discuss why listening to our 83 kg GoAT debate motivated him to prove us wrong, his thoughts on his IPF World title, why he switched to compete USPA, whether he has regrets about it, his thoughts on the US Open, his breakdown of the up coming 83 kg class at the IPF World Championships, how things have been going since taking over his own programming, whether he plans to move up to 90 k...
US Open recap with The Brocast!!
May 01, 2019 22:38 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBBrandon Allen & Andy Huang Join 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to recap the Kern US Open. The single best lift is debated (Yury's squat vs. Cailer's deadlift), who had the best showing, what the battle between Stefi Cohen and Marianna Gasparyan means for the bigger picture, Brandon goes off a couple a times, Andy speaks on his gruesome injury, discussion is had on what it means to compete at the elite level against the best, and a future war with C.C. Ingram, Marianna Gasparyan, and Stefi Coh...
Brocast joins KOTL to preview the US Open!!
April 23, 2019 21:22 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBBrandon Allen & Andy Huang of the Brocast podcast join 6 Pack Lapadat to preview the upcoming 2019 Kern US Open!
Stefi Cohen & Hayden Bowe join KOTL!!!
April 19, 2019 20:02 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBStefi Cohen & Hayden Bowe join 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss bombing out at the 2017 US Open and returning to the 2018 US Open and breaking the all time Wilks record, mental prep with a sports psychologist, handling pressure/expectations from her fan base, the massive expansion of Hybrid Performance, their take on Stacy Burr's sudden retirement, the showdown with Marianna Gasparyan at the US Open, and their picks for the men's division and who wins the Cailer Woolam-Yury Belkin deadlift battle!!!
Cailer Woolam joins KOTL!!!
April 17, 2019 01:25 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBDeadlift World record breaker Cailer Woolam joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss his upcoming deadlift war with Yuri Belkin at the US Open!! Also discussed are Belkin's picks for the tournament, and his powerlifting trips to Russia and China!
Chris Bridgeford joins KOTL!
April 11, 2019 03:09 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBChris Bridgeford joins KOTL to discuss with 6 Pack Lapadat the up coming battles of the US Open!
Mark Plummer joins KOTL!
April 03, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBMark Plummer joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss prepping for the US Open, breaking up with his GF and selling his house to eliminate distractions, mental health, the social media balance, dealing with sponsors as a teenager, and his showdown with Ben Pollack!!
IPF Bench King TD joins KOTL!!
March 28, 2019 22:20 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBThomas Davis joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss his quest to break the IPF record for bench (don't check the webpage, this one is different), chasing 700 lbs, competing in a 3 lift, and then drops a bomb for what to expect in the future!! Michael Baxter, TD's training partner, joins the discussion and debates the greats of bench only!
IPF Formula Creator Joe Marksteiner takes critics to task!
March 20, 2019 22:17 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBIPF Formula Creator Joe Marksteiner joins 6 Pack Lapadat, Paul Maranzan and Yangsu Ren (AKA Deadlift Panda) to discuss how the formula was created, why we see the changes in rankings, how it deviates from the Wilks formula, why it was chosen by the IPF over other presented options, whether it will be updated, and what the true intent behind these formulas are! Including a breakdown of the allometric option!
"Bring your best!" Bakkelund warns Taylor Atwood!
March 14, 2019 18:46 - 1 hour - 92 MBTwo 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 Atwood in the rematch to their 2017 Worlds showdown that Kjell won. Could Kjell win the equipped and unequipped 74 kg Worlds Championships in the same year?
Scotland's Outlaw King Mark MacQueen joins KOTL!!
March 08, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBIPF 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 Champion, winning the triple crown, why training with Luke Richardson changed his career path, his goals for the Heavyweight division, and how Strongman is in his future!
Special Arnold Classic 2019 preview show!
February 27, 2019 03:57 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBMatt 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!
63 kg US Champ Sam Calhoun joins KOTL!
February 24, 2019 02:49 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB63 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 maturing as a lifter that came afterwards, the rise to prominence at the US Raw Nationals, and her growing rivalry with living legend Jen Thompson. Will Sam Calhoun pull for Gold in Sweden at the 2019 World Championships?
Bench GOAT Jen Thompson joins KOTL!!
February 19, 2019 18:39 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB63 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 against the deepest talent our sport has seen! She also discusses the current sports climate, mental fortitude, her rivals in the 63 kg class, and being nominated for IGWA athlete of the year.
IPF World Champion LS McClain joins KOTL!
February 16, 2019 03:48 - 2 hours - 122 MBTwo 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 instagram has changed the game, why he won't take his shirt off for a social media video, and what is coming in 2019!!
Taylor Atwood joins KOTL to discuss his rise to the #1 spot!
February 11, 2019 15:53 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBTaylor 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, and possibly moving into the 83 kg class!!!
Who are Sports Greatest Dynasties?
February 07, 2019 03:13 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB6 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! Tune in and join the great debate!
How Powerlifting is being used to change lives in Africa!
February 04, 2019 01:53 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBLift4Life'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!
US Champ Meghan Scanlon's incredible rise to the top!
February 01, 2019 04:44 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBMeghan 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 Powerlifting, won the US National title in her second year of competing, and getting scouted by the US Olympic Weightlifting team! From the World Championship to the Titan games, Meghan touches on her hopes and goals! Nothing is out of reach!
How we got here, and why you need to help
January 29, 2019 02:44 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB6 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 takes trolls to task, and explains why you should be voting for Jen Thompson, and supporting the sport and other athletes regardless of politics or direct personal gain...because in the end it benefits us all. Don't understand how? Give this episode a listen!
Squat King, Nathan Tanis, joins KOTL!
January 27, 2019 04:10 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBAustralia'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 the Powerlifting when it comes to the squat even. Tanis gives details on his training regimen, and what his goals are for the World Championships when he meets Brett Gibbs and Russel Orhii!
Tina Tornado, Flexx Squad 1st Lady, joins KOTL!!
January 24, 2019 02:45 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBTina 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 Flexx, and how they have together built an empire. Also, tips for selecting a coach, and her views on the game!
Former IPF World Champion Eli Burks joins KOTL!
January 14, 2019 19:42 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBFormer 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, mental prep for competing, and his plans for 2019!
Ashton Rouska returns to KOTL to air out his thoughts on the 93s!!
January 05, 2019 17:16 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBSome 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 lifter of 2018, who is the one and only GOAT of the 93s, whether he will target the US Open or the IPF World Championships in the future, and chasing Jesse Norris!!
The 2018 Year End Awards are debated!!
December 30, 2018 18:36 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThe 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, bench, deadlift), and who to watch in the up coming years!!
Special Christmas Episode!
December 24, 2018 12:15 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB6 Pack Lapadat is joined by Paul Maranzan, Randy Cooke and Matt Gary. They each give 3 gifts to Powerlifting.
The battle of the 93s rages on! David Woolson joins KOTL!
December 21, 2018 16:14 - 1 hour - 75 MB93 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 calendar year (answers may surprise you), and what he expects with his up coming battles at the World Championship! Also David speaks on his wins over the 93 kg Goliaths!
Rob Ali joins KOTL to discuss global expansion!!
December 19, 2018 13:34 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBRob 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 in all aspects of life!
The Prodigy, Andrew Hause joins KOTL!!
December 13, 2018 04:09 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBAndrew 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!
Road to a 700 lbs bench: James Strickland joins KOTL!!
December 09, 2018 22:03 - 2 hours - 143 MBJames 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 wild child, James found his stride in sports. As an adult, he would confront his father's murderer in a chilling face to face meeting in prison. James would find Powerlifting in his 30s and has quickly moved up the ranks as one of the World's biggest bench pressers. He now has his sights set on the 700 lb...
Luke Richardson warns Ray Williams "I'm coming for you!", the European Championships, and the 93kg debate!!
December 06, 2018 02:51 - 29 minutes - 27 MB6 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 winning the European Championship, a lifter lift an unofficial World record, and an American Champion who has beaten two of the three lifters in head to head competition. Also discussed, Luke Richardson warning Ray Williams he is entering the Open early, and a look at some of the highlights from the European...
Wales Bench King Owen Hubbard joins KOTL!!
December 01, 2018 15:58 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIPF 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 intense competition in the 83 kg, the showdowns that have occurred, his rise to the top, and his plans for the 2019 World Championships in Sweden!