King Of The Lifts

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Holidays Special Part 1: John Haack & Andy Huang!! Dec 22, 2020

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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.

Jesus Olivares: The Showdown with Ray Williams Dec 16, 2020

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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.

Triumph Through Trails: Sophia Ellis joins KOTL!! Dec 09, 2020

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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.

The Deadlift Demon Rises in Hungary! Ena joins KOTL! Dec 05, 2020

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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 Perkins: I'll be #1, I'll be King! Nov 21, 2020

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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: From Norton to Norris, battling men half his age! Nov 13, 2020

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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 returns to KOTL!! Nov 06, 2020

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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 joins KOTL!! Oct 30, 2020

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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 KOTL!!! Oct 25, 2020

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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 joins KOTL!!! Oct 23, 2020

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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!

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