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Is there a new #1 nation? Which Nations are rising? Junior stars emerging. Sep 08, 2023

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In 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 Sep 04, 2023

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Two-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 Aug 28, 2023

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Lya 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 Aug 20, 2023

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A 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 Aug 20, 2023

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A 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 Aug 17, 2023

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Kafui 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 Aug 10, 2023

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Brandon 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 Jul 31, 2023

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Russel 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!! Jul 28, 2023

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Atwood 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!

Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Joe Stanek Returns! Jul 24, 2023

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Joe 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

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