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
Canadian Nationals Preview Show: Men's division
March 01, 2020 20:28 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe 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.
Canadian Nationals Preview Show: Women's division
March 01, 2020 19:50 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThe 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.
Bonus episode: 2 girls, 1 King
February 27, 2020 15:16 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBBonus 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 reposts, who was the most disappointing person he met in person, why KOTL started in the first place, who is Powerlifting's Queen of the Lifts, the most embarassing moment while Commentating at the IPF World Championships, and much more!!
Arnold Classic Preview Show w/ Matt Gary!
February 24, 2020 14:17 - 1 hour - 104 MBWill 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 questions are addressed, showdowns profiled, and storylines you need to know told, in our Annual Arnold Classic Preview Show with Matt Gary!
Controversial calls, drama in the 74s, battling 72s: Jasmyn Penn
February 19, 2020 04:06 - 1 hour - 79 MBJasmyn 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 for her final deadlift at the US Raw Nationals that would have won the 72 kg open, her relationship with 74 kg star Micheal Seay, her thoughts on Ricky Cho and the trash talk towards Micheal, her future battles with the 72s, and who she aspires to be like (and defeat).
Powerlifting's Bitter Rivalry: Blaine Sumner joins KOTL
February 15, 2020 17:58 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBBlaine 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 that targeted him in interviews and social media, and his redemption at the 2019 IPF World Championships in Dubai.
Road to 800: Micheal Seay on the 74s!!
February 11, 2020 04:21 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThe 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 for the sport and the individuals involved, his take who is his biggest threat in the 74 kg division, and who people need to keep an eye on. Also, Seay states what he thinks would happen if "The Villian" Ricky Cho won the 74 kg battle at the end of 2020 at the US Raw Nationals!
From the highest peak to the deepest valley: Tony Cliffe is ready for the Invitational!
February 04, 2020 03:21 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB2019 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 masterful 9 for 9 performance. Then at the equipped IPF World Championships Tony was devastated, bombing out in squats. Now Tony preps for the biggest event of them all, the SBD Invitational in Sheffield!
Champion vs Champion: Dots creator joins KOTL!!!
January 30, 2020 01:20 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThe 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 possible further for the Dots formula being used in Powerlifting. Tim Konertz joins 6 Pack Lapadat
Growing up homeless the forest to making history: Chris Duffin joins KOTL!!!
January 26, 2020 05:19 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBFrom 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 to squat 1,000 lbs (455 kg) for three reps!
After 17 years on the sidelines a legend shocks lifters half his age
January 20, 2020 04:17 - 1 hour - 90 MBFrom 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 the European Championships while approaching 50 years old...Sam Watt tells his story! Find out his reaction to how the sport changed when he rediscovered Powerlifting after not paying attention for almost two decades! Hear why he enjoys his underdog status entering into the final round of his athletic ...
Powerlifters: Social media lied to you. here is the truth..
January 13, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn 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 has skewed our perception of what is elite and what is mediocre, where the sport of Powerlifting has expanded in the World, and signs that point to a future that may look entirely different! Andrius Virbicianskas joins 6 Pack Lapadat.
Mike T, Bryce Lewis, Arthur Lynch: Decade in Review!!
January 08, 2020 22:48 - 1 hour - 109 MBRTS 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 moments, what have been the greatest changes, personal stories, and what they expect in the next decade to come!!
2019 Year End Awards Show!!
December 31, 2019 02:47 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe 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 2020, and more!! Jason Tremblay of The Strength Guys joins 6 Pack Lapadat!!
Guest of the Year: Garrett Fear (recast)
December 30, 2019 01:48 - 2 hours - 117 MBGarret 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 gives the facts about PED use, why Larry Wheels S's instagram's D and may die within 5 years, who won't be in the game soon, and much more cold-hard-truth in the wildest, rawest, podcast episode ever! 6 Pack Lapadat and Robbie Little also discuss if Bruce Lee was a phoney and how A.I. is going to kill us...
Pulling planes, flipping cars, a TV show, and Powerlifting: The KOTL Story
December 24, 2019 04:23 - 2 hours - 128 MBMotivated 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 flipping cars. When the news story went National, life changed. A reality TV show followed, then several large TV appearances (you'll know the shows) around the World with interesting results. When the IPF President decided to add 6 Pack Lapadat to the World Championships Commentating team, the rest was h...
European Championships Recap Show!!!
December 15, 2019 20:16 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe 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 Open, and 121:30 Women's Open! Jason Tremblay from The Strength Guys joins 6 Pack Lapadat!
The advantage over your competition you are missing
December 12, 2019 05:11 - 2 hours - 126 MB6 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 misconceptions about water cutting, safe water cut ratios per bodyweight, gives a safe protocol to follow, and the important rehydration phase. Also, the World's Largest 74 kg lifter, Ricky Cho, reveals his water cutting secrets that had him a full size 83 kg lifter by his last deadlift (which was an American re...
Ray Williams, IPF Worlds, pulling for the win: Siim Rast joins KOTL!
December 07, 2019 15:12 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBThe 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 to Ray Williams bombing out, his competition prep, the European Championships, and his future.
European Championships Preview Show!!
December 02, 2019 22:20 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBDivision by division breakdown of the Open at the European Championships! IPF World Champions and record breakers battle it out! Our picks for the podium!
Mark Bell, Record Breakers stops, Gaston re-elected, Kjell Bakklund GOAT tamer
December 02, 2019 14:06 - 2 hours - 124 MBMark 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 Bakklund: the only man to beat Taylor Atwood and Olech Jaroslaw for IPF title joins for an interview!
The come-from-behind Worlds win, Kloie Doublin, and more: Ida Ronn!!
November 28, 2019 23:29 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIda 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 the Open!
Defending the homeland, Training Changes, Pressure, The Rematch: Gustav Hedlund joins KOTL!!
November 26, 2019 03:24 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBGustav 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 Championships, Sweden's rise at the World level, and what he expects in 2020!
Heather Connor: Beefs, Secret Security, Controversial Calls, Nats & Worlds
November 19, 2019 03:20 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBHeather 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 movie 'Taken'), the controversy about her last deadlift, her opinion on other controversial calls at the US Raw Nats, her Worlds experience in Belarus and Sweden, the SBD Invitational, and much much more!!
Big Dogs 4 Champ O'Dell Manuel joins KOTL!!
November 14, 2019 01:20 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBAt 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 more than reasonable. Doctors said he would never return to form. But he would be doing so having never won "the BIG one". In the untested Super heavyweight division, it got no bigger than the Big Dogs event. Win or lose, O'Dell promised his loved ones he would retire after one last try. For the first...
Russel Orhii on US Nats, Depth, Atwood, Gibbs, 2020 Worlds, SBD Invitational
November 10, 2019 23:56 - 1 hour - 102 MB83 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 his depth, his overall performance, Taylor Atwood, Brett Gibbs, who had better hair (Taylor Atwood vs. Micheal Seay), the 2020 Worlds in Belarus, and the battle coming at the SBD Invitational!!!
Sam Calhoun puts KOTL on the hot seat!!
November 09, 2019 17:51 - 1 hour - 84 MBOn 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 get her just due, and for me to eat my crow. Matt Gary is a co-host to speak on their game day strategy that produced the title win and set a new bench mark the sport. Sam also discusses handling the disappointment of the World Championships in Sweden, the social media pressure to comeback stronger, her...
Bryce Lewis returns! Ready for the second Chapter
November 06, 2019 15:16 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBBryce 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 phenom Ashton Rouska at the 2019 US Raw Nationals. Bryce also discusses his 2018 IPF World title win in Calgary, and his future goals in Powerlifting. Matt Gary joins to discuss the game day strategy used to help Bryce reclaim the throne!
Jennifer Millican gets the last laugh!
November 04, 2019 22:19 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBJennifer 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 performance anxiety, dealing with stressors and set backs, her World title wins at 57kg and moving up to the 63 kg class, her views on the US Nationals compared to other competitions, handling pressure from herself and others, and her new goals for 2020!
The King returns! BJJ, IPF Worlds and the SBD Invitational
October 31, 2019 21:24 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBDennis 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 returned, what his goals are, whether he will compete in Belarus, and his thoughts on the SBD Invitational!
Dennis Cornelius joins KOTL! The King returns!
October 31, 2019 21:24 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBDennis 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 returned, what his goals are, whether he will compete in Belarus, and his thoughts on the SBD Invitational!
The 74 kg Boyz Part 2: The Battle isn't over!
October 28, 2019 21:42 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB"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 battle of the 74s at the US Raw Nationals! Among other things discussed: Atwood's thoughts on his rivals performances and their threat levels in the future, Micheal Seay's collapse back stage while warming up for deads, Austin Perkins declaration of becoming the future King, Pug's historic dead that got him...
US Raw Nationals Recap Show 2019!!
October 27, 2019 14:30 - 2 hours - 129 MBMatt 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 Millican getting the last laugh on 6 Pack Lapadat, the controversy of the 72s, and Matt Gary returns fire at the Ray Williams PED accusers.
Russel Orhii addresses the doubters!!!
October 16, 2019 01:13 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIPF 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 Sweden, the upcoming Raw Nationals, the SBD Invitational (why he almost said 'no' to going, and why he changed his mind), and whether or not he will compete at the 2020 IPF Worlds in Belarus!
The USAPL Raw Nats Preview Show!!
October 15, 2019 11:17 - 2 hours - 129 MBComplete 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 make the podium!
Kloie Doublin eyes the Throne!!!
October 15, 2019 02:44 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBAt 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 Championships, and one lifter she is determined to face once again on the platform in a rematch!
Meghan Scanlon: Worlds, Nationals, & what's ahead!
October 15, 2019 01:30 - 1 hour - 38.2 MB3-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 battle of the 63s at the US Raw Nationals that looks like it will be most heated matchup of the year!
Trolls, bullies, and a Muscle Man: Marcus Adodo joins KOTL!
October 07, 2019 21:27 - 2 hours - 117 MBMarcus 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. After adding in some fighting skills from a mysterious teacher, Marcus moved on from bullies and set his sights on the platform. Now the US bronze medalist is looking to make a statement and put it all together at the 2019 US Raw Nationals.
SBD Invitational Episode: Peter Spence of SBD joins!!
October 06, 2019 15:02 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBSBD'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 over $300,000.00 in prize money! Peter Spence gives details of the selection criteria, some behind the scenes information on the event, and what this could mean for the future!
74 kg King Taylor Atwood, Seay, Perkins and Cho face off on KOTL!!!
October 02, 2019 22:30 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBKing 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 a special KOTL episode! IPF 74 kg Junior World Champion Micheal Seay, IPF Junior World record breaker Ricky Cho, and IPF University Cup Champion Austin Perkins face off in a wild KOTL episode that ranges from funny, to intense! Also, a rundown of who else to watch for in the 74s and other US Raw Nats b...
Austin Perkins goes in on the 74s, their trash talk, Taylor Atwood, and more!
September 27, 2019 03:02 - 2 hours - 59.1 MBAustin 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! Now he joins 6 Pack Lapadat and King Kaf to discuss what he thought of the 74s at the IPF Worlds, the trash talk between Ricky Cho and Micheal Seay, whether Taylor Atwood is ready to be taken, and how the other 74s have stayed away from dropping his name.
The New King speaks on his record, his past, his beefs, and his new goal!
September 20, 2019 21:16 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBFrom 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! - Julius Maddox joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame to discuss his previous life of street beefs, shots being fired, and friends/family doing hard fed time. A life changing moment of his daughter visiting him in jail, and trying to touch her dad through the glass divider began an awakening. Julius experienced a rebirth while praying...
Joey Flexx's monster has been unleashed!
September 16, 2019 00:58 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThe 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 a professional gamer, to joining the Flexx Squad and posting an unofficial World record and becoming the man to beat at the US Raw Nationals in the 93 kg class. Also, 6 Pack Lapadat and co-host Yaz get into a heated discussion about Top Boy, The Wire, and 50 Cent! Jonathan Cayco joins at the 52 min ma...
Squat Wars: Jamarr Royster eyes Russel Orhii!!
September 10, 2019 22:38 - 2 hours - 60.6 MBGrowing 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 joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Kafui Hotsonyame to discuss how an underdog made it to college, turned his life around, and discovered Powerlifting. Hear what Jamarr told Russel Orhii in a chance meeting 18 months ago, and what the plan is for the upcoming Squat War at the USAPL Raw Nationals!
Marianna on Stefi Cohen & how even C.C. isn't safe!!
August 31, 2019 16:38 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBThe 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. has joined their team and is now coached by her husband/coach, but when they hit the platform their will be no friends! Coach of Champions, Sergey Ponamarev also weighs-in on the current state of coaching globally, and discusses his disappointment with thier progress.
Sports GOATS are debated & Screamer Manuel spits harsh facts on the game!
August 26, 2019 22:06 - 3 hours - 85.1 MBFrom 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 World Championships was the premier showdown and Screamer was one of the biggest stars. Yet no one knew the internal battle that he fought with much higher stakes. The wildman of the platfrom speaks about his how his lifting persona began, and why he had a love/hate affair with Powerlifting. Also, sport...
John Haack discusses Jesse Norris, Strongman vs Powerlifting, Ali being the GOAT and Drake's disrespect!
August 23, 2019 18:47 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBJohn 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) total record will fall, flirting with Strongman, how Powerlifting can increase its popularity, and what is next on his list! Also, discussed this episode is Drake's disrespect of The Beatles, why Ali is the Greatest across all sports, and how debating/comparing across different generations will alway...
TB episode: Julius Maddox chasing Powerlifting's biggest record!
August 20, 2019 23:09 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBSpecial 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 depression, becoming a drug dealer and user, and facing prison time. Then at 25, he changed his life. After getting under a barbell to bench press Julius quickly found out why he was still here. Now he works to help addicts, does public speaking with at risk youth, visits highschools/universities, and spreads the...
Heroin, PEDs, 17 siblings, & dinner w/Bill Gates. Garrett Fear joins KOTL!
August 15, 2019 01:31 - 2 hours - 117 MBGarret 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 gives the facts about PED use, why Larry Wheels S's instagram's D and may die within 5 years, who won't be in the game soon, and much more cold-hard-truth in the wildest, rawest, podcast episode ever! 6 Pack Lapadat and Robbie Little also discuss if Bruce Lee was a phoney and how A.I. is going to kill us...
Haack vs Norris debate gets intense (and bizarre) & Brandon's incredible near fatal story.
August 10, 2019 22:19 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBBrandon 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 weird. They recap the Tribute meet, and preview of the Boss of Bosses. The return of Stefi Cohen, Julius Maddox's quest for Kirill's World record, and C.C.'s comeback are all discussed.