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
Fantasy League Picks!
June 02, 2022 15:02 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThe 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. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy and Rory Lynch.
USAPL Mega Nats Preview Show: Women’s Division
May 31, 2022 21:01 - 1 hour - 31 MBA 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 Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.
USAPL Mega Nats Preview Show: Men’s Division
May 31, 2022 20:59 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBA 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 Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.
IPF Worlds Women's Preview Show 2022
May 29, 2022 14:26 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBA 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 Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch, Big Bill McCarthy.
IPF Worlds Men's Preview Show
May 29, 2022 14:25 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBA 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 Khamesi, Rory Lynch, Big Bill McCarthy.
Clara & Nicolas Peyraud: France’s second wave stars
May 26, 2022 14:57 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBIn 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 69 kg junior world silver medalist and reigning 69 kg junior European champion. Charlotte is one of the coaches for Team France and an IPF category II referee. All three train together and are currently preparing for the IPF Classic World Championships where Nicolas and Clara will be competing in ...
Evie Corrigan: Worlds, Coming out of isolation, Sheffield
May 26, 2022 14:34 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBEvie 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 lockdowns affected her mentally and physically, and most importantly, her favourite snacks. Hosted by Rory Da Lynchpin.
Enrique Lugo: His dream of Worlds, Jesus Olivares, Matt Gary, joining Flexx
May 23, 2022 04:54 - 1 hour - 54 MBEnrique “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, reaching the ultimate zen state while training, and what he thinks awaits at IPF Worlds and beyond. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
Agata Sitko on winning Worlds at 19, Jess Buettner, Future plans
May 23, 2022 04:45 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBAgata 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 Games, how she handles the pressure of expectation, and her future plans. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Sean Mills joins KOTL: Joining Flexx, Social Media as a tool, his trajectory
May 18, 2022 02:52 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBSean 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
CoCo Clément: Eyes on the Throne
May 13, 2022 02:03 - 2 hours - 113 MBCoCo 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 Powerlifting in France forever, his thoughts on the up coming Worlds, and Sheffield! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
CoCo Clément: Guided Obsession
May 13, 2022 02:03 - 2 hours - 113 MBCoCo 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 Powerlifting in France forever, his thoughts on the up coming Worlds, and Sheffield! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
CoCo Clément: Anorexia/OCD/Finding PL/Worlds/Sheffield
May 13, 2022 02:03 - 2 hours - 113 MBCoCo 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 Powerlifting in France forever, his thoughts on the up coming Worlds, and Sheffield! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Joe Jordan: The significance of Worlds/ Proper Preparation/ His Competition
May 09, 2022 13:09 - 2 hours - 122 MB66 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. Proper preparation for an elite competition. How he dropped a weight class but gained strength. His thoughts on where the sport is heading and what the future might look like, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Sports Psychology for Powerlifting: Levelling Up
May 06, 2022 01:10 - 2 hours - 59 MBAmelia 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 hear. Also discussed is the Toronto story of Jessica Buettner and Lya Bavoil chasing down a purse snatcher. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
The Swolefessor: Marcellus Williams joins KOTL
May 02, 2022 12:29 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThe 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 philosophies, the growing possibilities of a showdown between his two athletes Bobb Matthews & Ashton Rouska, why even star athletes should pay for their coaching services, how scaling up a coaching service should take time, the break through moment for his coaching, his fighting past, and much much! Hosted b...
Danny Grigsby: Deadlifting over 1,000 lbs
April 29, 2022 04:36 - 1 hour - 92 MBDanny 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 more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
KOTL Women's Power Rankings April 2022
April 25, 2022 22:28 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThe 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 Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.
Men's Power Rankings April 2022 (Tested)
April 25, 2022 22:24 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThe 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 Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.
Jonathan Garcia: Troubled Teen to Olympic Hopeful to Unlikely Hero
April 22, 2022 03:16 - 1 hour - 101 MBJonathan 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 troubled teenager chasing an Olympic dream while also working jobs to help pay the bills. With his Olympic path in sight, the mother of Jonathan’s daughter left them and forced Jonathan to take on full responsibility at 21 years old. Jonathan sacrificed his dream to raise his daughter with no outsid...
Kristen Dunsmore: Redemption Story
April 14, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBKristen 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 showdown with her friend/athlete for the Team USA spot, and her views on the upcoming World Championships. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
Powerlifting America Nationals Recap Show
April 09, 2022 04:19 - 1 hour - 107 MBA 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. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
The Biggest Money Meet: Sheffield is Back! All the latest details!
March 29, 2022 12:36 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBSBD 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 payout be more in 2023!?! New, exclusive, details are given about the Powerlifting competition that will change the game. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy and Matt Gary.
USA Women's Nationals Preview Show
March 29, 2022 12:21 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBA 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 Worlds. Also, we give our predictions for Top 5 of the tournament based off GoodLift Points. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Wild Bill McCarthy and Matt Gary.
USA Men's Nationals Preview Show
March 29, 2022 12:17 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBA 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 at Worlds. Also, we give our predictions for Top 5 of the tournament based off GoodLift Points. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Wild Bill McCarthy and Matt Gary.
Gavin Adin: Burn Your Ships, Not Your Bridges
March 27, 2022 14:03 - 2 hours - 150 MBGavin 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. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
French Nationals: Could France defeat USA?
March 24, 2022 02:34 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBThe 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 Abdul Mojeed Sulayman
British Nats & World Team Discussion
March 24, 2022 02:09 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBThe British Nationals and British National Team are discussed. What happened at the British Nats and what battles await the British National Team at Worlds. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, and Abdul Mojeed Sulayman
Sam Watt: Conquers Britain in a sensational battle
March 20, 2022 22:35 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBSam 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 deadlifts, 7 of them successful, and 3 pulls for the win. Sam discusses how he went from competing at IPF Worlds in the early 90s along side Ed Coan to competing today at 51 and becoming Britain’s finest. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Eric Helms joins KOTL!!
March 15, 2022 01:01 - 2 hours - 73.1 MBEric 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 multiple peer reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals. He’s taught undergraduate and graduate level nutrition and exercise science and speaks internationally at academic and commercial conferences for fitness, nutrition and strength and conditioning. He has a BS in fitness and wellness, an M...
Arnold Classic/ Italian Nats Recap
March 11, 2022 15:14 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBA 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 McCarthy.
Solana Lewis: Money Meets/Coaching/Commentating & Social Media's role
March 08, 2022 21:17 - 2 hours - 62.6 MBSolana 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 community, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Ukrainian & Russian athletes update/USVI Nats/Bobb Matthews
March 03, 2022 04:35 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBThe 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! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi & Wild Bill McCarthy.
Arnold Classic Preview Show!
March 02, 2022 00:18 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBA complete breakdown of the Arnold Classic! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi & Bill McCarthy.
Chance Mitchell: USAPL or IPF, Squat Challenge, Team Nori & More
February 21, 2022 19:36 - 2 hours - 59.7 MBElite 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
KOTL Men's Power Rankings
February 15, 2022 03:19 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBThe new Power Rankings are here! The World Wide Top Ten Ranked Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class). Things get heated! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy, and Rory Lynchpin Lynch
Women's Global Power Rankings: Feb 2022
February 14, 2022 19:07 - 1 hour - 28 MBThe 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 Bill McCarthy, and Rory Lynchpin Lynch
Powerlifting In India: 57 kg Asian Champion joins KOTL
February 14, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBDr. 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. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Fake Plates, a Legend Returns, Qualification Debates, and how PL will Grow!
February 10, 2022 00:23 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBThe 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 mounting. Is it real? Russel Orhii looks unstoppable, but is his greatest rival, Brett Gibbs, returning? New Zealand's borders are opening up, does this mean they will send teams to World Championships? New qualifications for the Canadian national team sparks an interesting debate. And more! Hosted by 6 Pa...
The Spanish Sensation: Winning IPF Worlds
February 01, 2022 03:15 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBAlberto 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 felt while going to University in the US, and what the World can expect from Spain in the near future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
Spain on the rise: Alberto Herraiz
February 01, 2022 03:15 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBAlberto 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 felt while going to University in the US, and what the World can expect from Spain in the near future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
Blake Lehew: Josh Hancott, IPF Worlds, Collegiate Powerlifting, Chasing John Haack
January 27, 2022 23:14 - 2 hours - 119 MBBlake 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 kg, and what he is targeting in the future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Delaney Wallace: Flexx Fam, Russ Orhii, a World Title, and near death incident
January 19, 2022 14:20 - 2 hours - 114 MBUS 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. Delaney also gives some key points of mental prep that have enabled him to overcome some incredible obstacles, and also a shocking story of how at one point he had a 1% chance of living. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi
Delaney Wallace: eyes on the 83 kg Throne
January 19, 2022 14:20 - 2 hours - 114 MBUS 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. Delaney also gives some key points of mental prep that have enabled him to overcome some incredible obstacles, and also a shocking story of how at one point he had a 1% chance of living. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi
Powerlifting in Ghana: Charles Korbla
January 17, 2022 01:06 - 1 hour - 35.7 MB83 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 streets of the ghetto, and hustle to make it.
Brandon Pitre joins KOTL
January 12, 2022 02:50 - 2 hours - 57.9 MBOne 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 Lynch.
Powerlifting in Japan & Korea: Kanan & Esther
January 07, 2022 21:22 - 2 hours - 62.9 MBEsther Bae & Kanan Kasai join to discuss Powerlifting in Japan & Korea. Discussed are the cultural differences with western nations, how the Powerlifting stars (Russ/Heather Connor/Lya Bavoil/Jessica Buettner and others) of the west are perceived, the challenges the sport faces with growth due to language barriers, sponsorship and funding, Japanese/Korean gym etiquette, and how the new generation of lifters are making strides for progress and change. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Mess...
Powerlifting in Japan & South Korea: Kanan & Esther
January 07, 2022 21:22 - 2 hours - 62.9 MBEsther 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/Lya Bavoil/Jessica Buettner and others) of the west are perceived, the challenges the sport faces with growth due to language barriers, sponsorship and funding, Japanese/ South Korean gym etiquette, and how the new generation of lifters are making strides for progress and change. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat ...
Recast of Taylor Atwood: 2021 Guest Of The Year
January 03, 2022 04:38 - 2 hours - 134 MBRecast 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 other current lifters, why he keeps winning, why other teams are behind his, a potential showdown with Russel Orhii, and why he can't be friendly when he is trying to beat you in competition. Jason Tremblay takes you for a peak behind the curtain at the most sophisticated prep in Powerlifting. Hosted by 6...
Taylor Atwood: 2021 Guest Of The Year (Recast)
December 31, 2021 18:39 - 2 hours - 135 MBA recast of the 2021 Guest Of The Hear: Taylor Atwood . Taylor and his Coach Jason Tremblay return to KOTL to discuss the greatest performance in Powerlifting. Taylor gives his thoughts on all other current lifters, why he keeps winning, why other teams are behind his, a potential showdown with Russel Orhii, and why he can't be friendly when he is trying to beat you in competition. Jason Trembley takes you for a peak behind the curtain at the most sophisticated prep in Powerlifting. ...