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
Calle Johansson: Ready to defend the 74 kg throne!
January 05, 2024 00:14 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBIPF 74 kg World Champion Calle Johansson returns to KOTL to discuss his up coming battle with Tim Monigatti at Sheffield, his thoughts on Kjell pushing the 74 kg World record to 800 kgs, the arrival of Austin Perkins, predictions for a 2024 Worlds podium total (and World Games qualifying total, how winning the title has changed his life, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Gavin Adin: Episode of the year (April 2023)
December 31, 2023 19:52 - 3 hours - 197 MBThis is the episode of the year, from April 2023, with Gavin Adin. This episode blew up due to Gavin revealing the dark side of his mental game, the confrontation with Taylor Atwood back stage at Sheffield, the behind the scenes protested calls, and much more! Give this a listen/watch and find out why everyone was talking about it! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Russ, Gavin & Nick Manders Return for another episode!!
December 26, 2023 15:48 - 1 hour - 102 MBA look back at 2023, including year end awards, and a look ahead at 2024 including answering key questions for our sport. Hosted by Russel Orhii, Gavin Adin, Nick Manders, & 6 Pack Lapadat.
Layne Norton Returns!
December 22, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIPF 93 kg Masters World Champion Layne Norton returns to KOTL to discuss his valiant comeback after multiple set backs that almost ended his career. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Russel Orhii, Gavin Adin…& Nick Manders! 2023 Holidays Special!
December 19, 2023 02:51 - 2 hours - 142 MBThe 2023 KOTL Holidays Special hosted by Russel Orhii, Gavin Adin, Nick Manders, & 6 Pack Lapadat
“800 kgs was just the beginning…I’m back!” - Kjell, 74 kg Euro Champ
December 11, 2023 15:12 - 2 hours - 117 MB74 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 kgs World record performance at the European Championships. Kjell reveals why he left the classic division, the injuries that had him bed ridden and off work, his rivalry with Taylor Atwood, regrets in Powerlifting that haunt him, the motivation to comeback, his thoughts on the current 74s, Austin Perkins, Calle Joha...
Euros Preview Show: Women’s division
December 01, 2023 13:21 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBA division by division breakdown of the European Championships. All the back stories and Research. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Amelia Potter and Rory Lynch
Euro 83s are ready for Russ: Jurins, Enahoro, & Edo join KOTL!
November 27, 2023 15:13 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBThe 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 record falling, Delaney Wallace, the return of Russel Orhii, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Euros battles, the rise of the continent, expansion of the sport
November 23, 2023 17:22 - 2 hours - 118 MBThe 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 through, storylines to watch out for. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Amelia Potter (Sports Psychologist and IPF Commentator) & Sophia Ellis (British & European 76 kg Champion)
The future of the 120s, Bodybuilding for Powerlifting, Germany rising,
November 19, 2023 16:45 - 1 hour - 107 MBRising 120 kg star from Germany, Jonah Wiendieck, joins KOTL to discuss what is quickly becoming the greatest field of 120 kg lifters our sport has ever seen. Jonah and 6 Pack Lapadat discuss the 120 Juniors, Bobb Matthews crossing over, Tony Cliffe’s call out, Dennis Cornelius coming back, Germany’s recent climb in the sport, and how Jonah has developed a program that resembles bodybuilding but has proven to reap incredible results. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Agata Sitko: “I’m going to compete as a 69 in Sheffield “
November 13, 2023 17:34 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBAgata 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 kg class, her future goals for the 76s, her thoughts on Carola Garra and Lya Bavoil, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
USA’s 69 kg star Gabby Martinez: The revelation that changed her life
November 06, 2023 14:31 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBGabby 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 switching to the IPF, her remarkable back story, the sensational clash between fellow 69s Lya Bavoil and Carola Garra, being an athlete and coach, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Bobb Matthews: Tony Cliffe call out, battling Rondel, IPF rivals, Ashton Rouska, Anatolii’s call out!
October 30, 2023 17:19 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBBobb 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 Rondel Hunte, new rivals in the IPF, his future goals, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Marcellus Williams returns: Craftsmanship arrives to the PA/IPF (Pitre, Ashton, Bobb Matthews…)
October 23, 2023 15:25 - 2 hours - 153 MBMarcellus Williams returns KOTL to discuss Craftsmanship Team members and USAPL stars Brandon Pitre, Ashton Rouska, and Bobb Matthews crossing over to Powerlifting America/ IPF. Discussed is the IPF World Champions calling out his athletes, whom he believes has the hardest road to a World title, the battles he anticipates at Powerlifting America Nationals and the end goals at Sheffield. Marcellus also speaks on why his athletes made the move, his thoughts on the game, recent changes in d...
Kedric Kwan: Weight cutting, Nutrition, Myths, Gut cuts, and more!
October 17, 2023 13:04 - 2 hours - 147 MBNutrition 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 sweeteners work (are they safe?), protocols to follow, myths regarding nutrition, bizarre food bans in different nations (and how that happened), and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Joey Flexx returns! The new direction of his athletes, the game, and more!
October 12, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 110 MBJoey 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. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
The 5 All-Time Great Performances: Did Perk make the cut? Atwood, Rondel, Jesus? Who else?
October 06, 2023 14:05 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThe 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? Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Matt Gary, Rory Lynch, and Eric Helms.
Rondel Hunte: The long (and controversial) road to his World record
October 02, 2023 12:49 - 2 hours - 128 MBRondel 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 his performance stacks up with other all time great performances. Rondel also talks about what his future path will be, his thoughts on Taylor Atwood, formulas, IPF Worlds (as an event), 120s Tony Cliffe and Dennis Cornelius, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Devin Williams: Upsetting the odds to take the title
September 28, 2023 17:12 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBDevin 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, other battles from USAPL Nats, his journey to the title, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Ashton Rouska: defeating Bobb Matthews & Keenan Lee, IPF or USAPL, Anatolii, is Rondel or Russ in the future?
September 25, 2023 12:12 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBAshton 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 out, whether he will go IPF or USAPL, whether Rondel Hunte and the 120s are in his future or meeting Russel Orhii at 93, and the recent announcement of the creation of a USAPL formula. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Austin Perkins & Joe Stanek: The record, IPF or USAPL, challenging Atwood & Russ and much more!
September 22, 2023 14:40 - 1 hour - 109 MBFresh 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 lifters), whether he will go IPF or USAPL, his feelings towards Taylor Atwood, the possibility of a budding rivalry with Russel Orhii, his thoughts on IPF Worlds and Calle Johansson, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Hamza: The Breakthrough Star of Junior Worlds at 17!
September 16, 2023 19:17 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB17 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
IPF Junior Worlds Recap: Women’s Division
September 10, 2023 22:58 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBA 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 more are told! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & IPF Junior Worlds Commentators Amelia Potter and Elias De Buck.
IPF Junior Worlds Recap: Men’s Division
September 10, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 87 MBA 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 more are told! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & IPF Junior Worlds Commentators Amelia Potter and Elias De Buck.
Is there a new #1 nation? Which Nations are rising? Junior stars emerging.
September 08, 2023 12:42 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBIn 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, and which nations have fallen back. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Rory Lynch
Spain on the rise: Alberto Herraiz leads the charge
September 04, 2023 16:20 - 2 hours - 118 MBTwo-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 titles, his fast expansion on social media (Spanish speaking market), challenges Juniors face entering the Open, Open stars Taylor Atwood, Austin Perkins, and Calle Johansson, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Lya Bavoil: PEDs, USAPL France, Carola Garra, the biggest battle in the sport
August 28, 2023 13:15 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBLya 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 Garra need to clash one more time at Sheffield 2024. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Men’s Junior Worlds Highlights Preview Show
August 20, 2023 15:17 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBA 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 Hosted by Jo Whiteley and 6 Pack Lapadat
Women’s Junior Worlds Highlights Preview Show
August 20, 2023 14:36 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBA 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. Hosted by Jo Whiteley and 6 Pack Lapadat
The King in the North: Canada’s #1 ranked lifter Kafui Hotsonyame
August 17, 2023 18:55 - 2 hours - 112 MBKafui 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), looking to compete in his 4th Open Worlds, the recent addition of Russel Orhii to the IPF, the Worlds best 83s, training with The Strength Guys, how the NAPFs can improve, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Brandon Pitre: Switching to IPF/his final 90 kg goal/his Sheffield wish/his rivals/A new perspective
August 10, 2023 15:33 - 2 hours - 157 MBBrandon 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 class, his dream match up for Sheffield, what he thinks would improve the game, and his unique perspective. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Russel Orhii: The Moment of Truth
July 31, 2023 20:03 - 2 hours - 159 MBRussel 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 the USAPL and the IPF have progressed since the split, the branding change, new members to his team, Corrupted Strength culture, silencing critics, his new podcast, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Taylor Atwood breaks his silence!!
July 28, 2023 13:00 - 3 hours - 165 MBAtwood 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 like he did in 2019-2022 (Be #1 on all formulas and have the World record, and win Best Lifter at Worlds twice), people giving hot takes, lifters in the 74s/75s, the direction of the sport (media, competitiveness, culture), his current condition physically & mentally, his future goals, and much more! ...
Joe Stanek Returns!
July 24, 2023 13:48 - 2 hours - 135 MBJoe 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 evolution of the game, his coaching influences, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Brittany Schlater: Defeating the GOAT in the greatest battle ever fought
July 22, 2023 14:04 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBBrittany 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. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Karlina Tongotea: taking the 76 kg title
July 20, 2023 13:15 - 2 hours - 128 MBKarlina 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. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Delaney Wallace: Battling the 83s/USAPL crossovers/PRs vs titles/& more
July 17, 2023 14:32 - 2 hours - 157 MBTwo-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! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Natalie Richards: Best in the World
July 14, 2023 23:07 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBIPF 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
Nick Manders Returns!
July 10, 2023 13:02 - 3 hours - 198 MBIPF 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. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Cayco: Then, Now & The Future
July 08, 2023 13:58 - 2 hours - 124 MB93 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 possibility of Russ moving up to 93 kg, what makes him keep hitting 9/9 (27 white lights), and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Carola Garra: reclaiming the title and eyeing the Sheffield Showdown
July 05, 2023 17:56 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBCarola 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! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Carl (Calle) Johansson on upsetting the King: “I’m the target now. I’m the one to beat”
July 03, 2023 07:43 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBCarl (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 Monigatti, and a showdown with Perk. Also detailed is Carl’s backstory and fast rise from Junior World Champion to Open World Champion. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
The back story you need to hear: Wascar Carpio
June 28, 2023 22:54 - 2 hours - 143 MBWascar 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 working with Team USA for other teammates, his future goals, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Joey Flexx: IPF Worlds/Russ going IPF?/Back stories
June 27, 2023 11:41 - 2 hours - 111 MBJoey 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
IPF Worlds Recap: Women’s Division
June 24, 2023 21:16 - 2 hours - 149 MBA 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 questions that need answered. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Matt Gary, and Eric Helms
IPF Worlds Recap: Men’s Division
June 24, 2023 21:04 - 2 hours - 160 MBA 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 questions that need answered. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Matt Gary, and Eric Helms
Pana: Reclaiming the World Title
June 22, 2023 11:52 - 2 hours - 150 MBPana 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. This episode will have you believing in sports miracles. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
2023 Worlds Preview Show: Women’s Division
June 05, 2023 12:04 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBA 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, Matt Gary, Jo Whiteley, and Rory Lynch.
2023 Worlds Preview Show: Men’s Division
June 05, 2023 11:56 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBA 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, Matt Gary, Jo Whiteley, and Rory Lynch.
Who’s “era” are we currently in? Division by division eras & pound for pound
May 31, 2023 11:38 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBWith 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/Queen. We also examine each weight class and determine if a lifter has done enough to earn the right to claim an era. Our qualifications for claiming an era are given, and reasoning explained. Finally, we conclude if the Taylor Atwood era is over. Time stamps: We begin (00:02:00) with identi...