King Of The Lifts

Recently crowned 105 kg US Champion Ashton Rouska joins KOTL to discuss his title winning performance, why his rematch to Bryce Lewis meant so much, if he will be competing at the IPF World Championships in Sweden, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian "Messy" Khamesi

Russel Orhii returns to KOTL! Russ discusses the hype leading into the US Raw Nats, Jonnie Candito's campaign for Sean and why he took offense, how the battle unfolded, JamaRR squatting 700 lbs, his impression of Taylor Atwood and if Taylor moved to 83 kg, what his plans are for Worlds, and much much more!! 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian MeRussel Orhii returns to KOTL!

Legendary Game Day Coach, Matt Gary, weighs in on the US Raw Nats and his battle plan for handling US stars Sam Calhoun, Taylor Atwood, Dennis Cornelius, Bryce Lewis, and what happened with Ray Williams. Arian 'Messy' Khamesi & 6 Pack Lapadat host.

The Biggest Battles of the US Raw Nationals are examined. Which classes have the predictions we are the least confident? And our picks for best lifter for men's and women's divisions. The Boys are Back!! "Big" Bill McCarthy, Arian "Messy" Khamesi, Rory "Lynchpin" Lynch, and 6 Pack Lapadat discuss the latest Powerlifting News and the battles you can't miss!!

The US Raw Nats Preview Show featuring the Men's division! US National Team Coaches Arian "Messy" Khamesi & "Big" Bill McCarthy are joined by New Zealand National Team Coach Rory "Lynchpin" Lynch & 6 Pack Lapadat for a division by division analysis. A breakdown is given and picks for the top 3 finishers of each division! Don't watch the US Raw Nats without hearing this episode first.

The US Raw Nats Preview Show featuring the women's division! US National Team Coaches Arian "Messy" Khamesi & "Big" Bill McCarthy are joined by New Zealand National Team Coach Rory "Lynchpin" Lynch & 6 Pack Lapadat for a division by division analysis. A breakdown is given and picks for the top 3 finishers of each division! Don't watch the US Raw Nats without hearing this episode first. Also, an ex...

Tina Tornado returns to KOTL to discuss the Flexx Fam, Powerlifting's rivalries & beefs, a dramatic weight cutting story, the up coming US Raw Nats, the USAPL possibly leaving the IPF, and much more!!

Alexander Kolliari-Turner is getting his PhD in Anabolic Steroid usage in sport and researching if muscle exhibits a memory of steroid exposure. Alexander has also written articles about corruption in anti-doping programs. He is joined by 6 Pack Lapadat and Rory Lynch to discuss testing, how cheats beat tests, the latest technology used for detection, and some shocking revelations.

Chad Penson sits down with 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his recent win at the Kern US Open! Chad discusses being the first 90kg lifter to squat 400 kg (881 lbs), his growing rivalry with John Haack, and some staggering plans for this next year!

Greg Turrell & Jackson Hinch from Off The Platform join 6 Pack Lapadat and break into some stories about IPF World Championships, KOTL, pulling planes and flipping cars, and a Powerlifter on a reality TV show!

Layne Norton returns to KOTL to discuss his roller coaster ride to the top of Powerlifting in a class that includes legends (Bryce Lewis, LS McClain, Krzysztof Wierzbicki & Jesse Norris)! Layne opens up about his injuries that took his second World Championship appearance off the table, and the comeback 3 years later to a new personal record. We also discuss some scientific studies that investigat...

Recent events are recapped, with tensions rising between the IPF and USAPL. An open discussion is had between Canadian President of the IPF affiliate (and WADA compliant) Shane Martin (CPU), USAPL legend Mike T, and Arian "Messy" Khamesi & 6 Pack Lapadat. Is the USAPL going to leave the IPF? If they do, what will happen to both organizations? Some key concerns, that have not been addressed, get di...

#1 ranked 67.5 kg lifter in the World, Gerald "TNT" Dionio joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his journey to the Kern US Open! From growing up in Hawaii, taking a boxing match with an oversized opponent, to becoming the top lifter in his class! TNT discussed a unique Powerlifting story.

Shane Nutt joins KOTL to discuss Powerlifting's Collegiate Dynasty, Midland. A behind the scenes look at what life is like to have been scouted in highschool, join an American University Powerlifting Dynasty, and live the life of a Powerlifter living with World class athletes (Austin Perkins, Kloie Doublin, Joseph Pena, Kole Metts, etc). Shane also speaks on his dramatic title win, and his decisio...

National teams have pulled out of the IPF World Championships, some have doubled down they are going, what could this be a sign of? Options for IPF Worlds are discussed, and the impact of Worlds being cancelled a second year in a row. Also discussed is the new by-laws from the IPF that would suspend lifters who participate in competitions outside of IPF affiliates that include International compet...

Thomas Davis, former IPF World Champion/700 lbs bencher/and first man to squat over 800 lbs, bench over 700 pounds, and deadlift over 800 lbs in the same meet, joins KOTL!! TD discusses why he left the IPF, Julius Maddox, money meets in the untested, why he began taking testosterone, his move into the 3 lift, lifters taking flack for bad calls in meets, if shaming them is the way to go (ala Garret...

Among the topics discussed: How he has been courted to lift at untested money meets. His thoughts on the recent USAPL lifters entering money meets. Whether or not he will compete at the IPF World Championships in 2021 should he win US Raw Nats. His biggest threats in the 83 kg class. His development as an athlete and an ambassador to the sport. What he would change about the USAPL/IPF. Trolls that...

Arthur Lynch joins us from Ireland for a St. Paddy's Day special episode! We discuss strength sports greatest multi sport athletes, have some drinks, talk about famous Irish people, and play an Overrated/ Underrated game.

Joey Flexx & 120 kg GOAT Dennis Cornelius join 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian "Messy" Khamesi to discuss the recent USAPL lifters joining the Showdown Meet roster, possible repercussions with regards to suspensions, the chances of a natural lifter winning an untested money meet, and how the Sheffield SBD Invitational could be a game changer. Dennis Cornelius gives his insights as he won the IPF World Cham...

A podcast every strength athlete/coach should listen to! The Data Driven Strength Team (Zac and Josh) join KOTL to discuss some new findings in how we should be programming to increase strength! Should you be training at RPE 5? Should you be doing sets with rep ranges over 5? How much does bar speed matter? Hosts include: 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian "Messy" Khamesi, and Rory Lynch!

Hear the tales of the the greatest rivalries of all-time in Powerlifting! Behind the scenes insight to battles with the biggest stars of the game. Also profiled are some sports rivalries from the major mainstream sports. At the end, another game of Overrated/ Underrated is played. 6 Pack Lapadat, "Big" Bill McCarthy, Arian "Messy" Khamesi, and Rory "The Southern Hemisphere Hitman" Lynch take you d...

63 kg phenom Lya Bavoil & 66 kg Ace/Coach of France's stars, Pana return to KOTL! Hosts are 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian "Messy" Khamesi and "Big" Bill McCarthy. Discussed are some insane water cutting stories, Bill's comments about Lya on a previous podcast that she took offense to, their historical performances at France's latest competition, and what 2021 can expect from team France. Also included is...

The USAPL taking the IPF to court is discussed, as well as USAPL qualification drama expanding. Also discussed is the difference between amateur and professional Powerlifting, and how athletes/fans expectations need to differ with the different organizations. The episode ends with a discussion about Powerlifting in the Olympics (Overrated or Underrated), and qualifying totals for events (Overrated...

Former IPF World Champion Bryce Lewis joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Arian "Messy" Khamesi to discuss how competition can impact performance! Sports rivalries are examined.

KOTL's King Kaf (83 kg Canadian Champion/IPF World record breaker) presents a special black history month episode.