King Of The Lifts

John Haack & Andy Huang (2 Bros, 1 Shaker Cup) join for the special 2020 review for the untested division of Powerlifting! Lifter of the year (men & women), comeback of the year, stories of the year, and much more are debated!

Part two of the Special Holiday Editions covers the IPF! The boys give their wish list, naughty list, and give gifts to the sport (and athletes). The episode concludes with a game that once again brings interesting results!

John Haack & Andy Huang join KOTL for a special Holidays episode. They discuss their new podcast (2 guys, 1 shaker cup), and the crew make a naughty list, make a "thankful for" list Powerlifting style, make a Christmas wish list for the game, and play a game John Haack suggests that produces some 'interesting' conversation.

2020 #1 ranked IPF Super Heavyweight Jesus Olivares weighs in on his imminent showdown with Ray Williams, chasing Dan Bell, his working relationship with Joey Flexx (what they agree and disagree about), breaking records at 21 years old, why he chose to join the Flexx team, how he has progressed so fast, his training, his background story, and whether World's Strongest Man is in the future.

Sophia Ellis joins 6 Pack Lapadat and tells her story of overcoming mental illness that manifested into an eaten disorder that almost killed her. PTSD from childhood molestation and her father's failing health sparked a downward spiral that had Sophia in the hospital in an almost unrecognizable state. After finding the barbell, Sophia found her calling. Progress came quick, physically and emotionally. Now a Junior British Champion and Commonwealth Champion, Sophia discusses how social media impacts female lifters, double standards in how we view athletes and coaches, how she has navigated both roles, and how misconceptions still linger.

Owner of the biggest deadlift in the 83 kg class history, Enahoro Asein joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his rapid progression as a lifter, growing up in Nigeria and moving to Hungary at 16 without his family, how he found Powerlifting, turning idols into rivals, and his plans to establish himself as the premier 83 in the World!

Austin "The Future" Perkins joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss being the first junior 74 kg lifter to total 800 kg, and only second ever (with Taylor Atwood). Austin speaks on rebounding from catching Covid, his 800 kg performance, watching Micheal Seay miss his 800 kg shot and the fall out, watching Taylor hit 812 kg and further push the record, and the rising tide in the 74 kg class. Austin discusses the inevitable Showdown with Taylor Atwood, how 2021 will unfold, and his ambitious goal of becoming a World Champion in equipment and raw. The Future is Now!!!

David Ricks discusses: Breaking open World records while in his late 50s Giving Jesse Norris the biggest battle of his legendary career Having Layne Norton tip his hat after the 2016 World Championships LS McClain's moment at 2017 upon realizing his full potential His secret to longevity How training has changed since the 80s How he got the nickname Superman! And much more!!

Sean Noriega joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss maskgate, his suspension & appeal, joining Brett Gibbs and Russel Orhii in the 10x bodyweight total club, social media content, why some coaches have appeal and some do not, his current coach, the USAPL leaving the IPF, and much more!!

Yury Belkin speaks on his rise to the top of Powerlifting in his first podcast appearance ever! Discussed: drug testing and his suspension, a clash with John Haack, his thoughts on Taylor Atwood, Russian methodology vs US methodology for training, how we can improve the game, and whether he is paying attention to what is said on social media!! Nikita Koba translates.

Hunter Henderson joins 6 Pack Lapadat for her first ever podcast appearance! Hunter discusses her early childhood struggles that nearly cost her life, humble beginnings of squatting with a PVC pipe, the showdown meet, crying in front of John Haack, and what we can expect in 2021!!

Squat University's Dr. Aaron Horschig joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss common issues Powerlifters may face with their lifts, some warm up drills to avoid injury and imbalances, dispelling misconceptions, and much more!

Travis "Papa Bear" Rogers joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how the kid growing up in middle America on a farm went through a journey that led to alcoholism before finding the sport that would change his life. Now a high school teacher, and founder of a charity organization for at-risk youth, Papa Bear has more to lift for than just PRs.

Micah Marino returns to KOTL to discuss his comeback with two new knees and two pec tears, the need for head to head competition in Powerlifting, losing his brother to heroin, and how he would like 2021 to go for Powerlifting to get back in track!

Andy Huang returns to discuss his gruesome injury and valiant comeback at the Showdown Meet! We also recap the event, cover the storylines, and talk about him closing his podcast, Brocast with Brandon Allen, and possibly beginning a new one (you'll love his possible co-host). Some behind the scenes with Haack and Yury is told, and other current events in Powerlifting!

How the biggest meet of the year came to be! The story leading up to this historic event is a wild one! Showdown Meet Director, Luke Bright, joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the federation changes, venue changes, roster changes, sponsorship changes, being on the brink and pulling it back together. Also discussed is the stars that will perform at the event, some storylines to watch for, and what the 2021 Showdown meet might look like!

Garrett Fear returns to preview the biggest meet of the year, The Showdown Meet! Also discussed is dream showdowns of John Haack vs Yury Belkin and Stefi Cohen vs Marianna Gasparyan!!

Mighty Joe Sullivan returns to the KOTL podcast and let's loose on Powerlifting politics, suing the government and winning, beefs in Powerlifting, calling people out, overcoming stacked odds, and his incredible story that led him here!!

Super Heavyweight record breaker (in & out of wraps) Dan Bell joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss taking the #1 spot, who is threatening to take the throne, and the ever changing game.

Robb Philippus joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his rise to the top of Powerlifting! Growing up as a football player and wrestler, to fighting in MMA, Robb was on a journey until he found Powerlifting and began breaking records!