King Of The Lifts
By 6 Pack Lapadat
King Of The LiftsSep 10, 2023
Ashton Rouska: defeating Bobb Matthews & Keenan Lee, IPF or USAPL, Anatolii, is Rondel or Russ in the future?
Ashton Rouska returns to KOTL to discuss winning the heavily hyped battle of the 110s at USAPL Nats against stars Bobb Matthews & Keenan Lee, the backstory leading up to the clash, the fall out, whether he will go IPF or USAPL, whether Rondel Hunte and the 120s are in his future or meeting Russel Orhii at 93, and the recent announcement of the creation of a USAPL formula.
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Austin Perkins & Joe Stanek: The record, IPF or USAPL, challenging Atwood & Russ and much more!
Fresh off his spectacular performance at USAPL Nats, Austin Perkins is joined by his coach Joe Stanek to discuss the event, the significance of it, the reaction to it (including from big name lifters), whether he will go IPF or USAPL, his feelings towards Taylor Atwood, the possibility of a budding rivalry with Russel Orhii, his thoughts on IPF Worlds and Calle Johansson, and much more!
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Hamza: The Breakthrough Star of Junior Worlds at 17!
17 year old sensation, Demir Hamza, joins KOTL to discuss his emergence as the breakthrough star of the IPF Sub Junior & Junior Worlds.
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IPF Junior Worlds Recap: Women’s Division
A weight class by weight class recap of the IPF Junior World Championships with highlights from the Sub Juniors at the end.
All the back stories, battles, controversies, and more are told!
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & IPF Junior Worlds Commentators Amelia Potter and Elias De Buck.
IPF Junior Worlds Recap: Men’s Division
A weight class by weight class recap of the IPF Junior World Championships with highlights from the Sub Juniors at the end.
All the back stories, battles, controversies, and more are told!
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & IPF Junior Worlds Commentators Amelia Potter and Elias De Buck.
Is there a new #1 nation? Which Nations are rising? Junior stars emerging.
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
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.
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Lya Bavoil: PEDs, USAPL France, Carola Garra, the biggest battle in the sport
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.
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Men’s Junior Worlds Highlights Preview Show
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
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
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.
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Brandon Pitre: Switching to IPF/his final 90 kg goal/his Sheffield wish/his rivals/A new perspective
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.
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Russel Orhii: The Moment of Truth
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.
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Taylor Atwood breaks his silence!!
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!
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Joe Stanek Returns!
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!
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Brittany Schlater: Defeating the GOAT in the greatest battle ever fought
Brittany Schlater joins KOTL to discuss winning the 84+ kg title, her fast progress since Nationals, the magnitude of her sensational battle, and qualifying for Sheffield.
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Karlina Tongotea: taking the 76 kg title
Karlina Tongotea returns to KOTL to discuss winning the 76 kg title, her rise to the top of Powerlifting, balancing being a Doctor with being a World Champion, future showdowns.
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Delaney Wallace: Battling the 83s/USAPL crossovers/PRs vs titles/& more
Two-time World Champion Delaney Wallace returns to KOTL to discuss defending his title, USAPL crossovers coming, the backstory to his Worlds experience, and much more!
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Natalie Richards: Best in the World
IPF Worlds Best Lifter, Natalie Richards, joins KOTL to discuss her fast rise, what lays ahead, and her thoughts on the game.
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Nick Manders Returns!
IPF Worlds bronze medalist, Nick Manders, returns and gives his thoughts on recent events in the game, his Worlds experience, and some rising tensions in Powerlifting.
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Cayco: Then, Now & The Future
93 kg World Champion Jonathan Cayco returns to KOTL to discuss recapturing the World title, his biggest rival among his many rivals, his thoughts on Brandon Pitre coming to the IPF, the possibility of Russ moving up to 93 kg, what makes him keep hitting 9/9 (27 white lights), and much more!
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Carola Garra: reclaiming the title and eyeing the Sheffield Showdown
Carola Garra, fresh off her reclaiming the 63 kg World title, joins KOTL to discuss her return, overcoming setbacks, a potential clash with Lya Bavoil at Sheffield and much more!
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Carl (Calle) Johansson on upsetting the King: “I’m the target now. I’m the one to beat”
Carl (Calle) Johansson joins KOTL to discuss his huge win at IPF Worlds upsetting the GOAT Taylor Atwood, the behind the scenes story, Austin Perkins trash talk, a rematch with Taylor and Tim Monigatti, and a showdown with Perk. Also detailed is Carl’s backstory and fast rise from Junior World Champion to Open World Champion.
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The back story you need to hear: Wascar Carpio
Wascar Carpio (59 kg World Champion) reveals a back story that will leave you conflicted. The underdog details his World title win, speaks on some dramatic behind the scenes he seen while working with Team USA for other teammates, his future goals, and much more.
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Joey Flexx: IPF Worlds/Russ going IPF?/Back stories
Joey Flexx returns to discuss IPF Worlds, his athletes at the event, what is coming up next, Russ’ comments regarding IPF Worlds, and much more.
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IPF Worlds Recap: Women’s Division
A division by division breakdown of the IPF World Championship. Included are all the back stories, controversies, and our picks for break-through stars, upset wins, era changing events and key questions that need answered.
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Matt Gary, and Eric Helms
IPF Worlds Recap: Men’s Division
A division by division breakdown of the IPF World Championship. Included are all the back stories, controversies, and our picks for break-through stars, upset wins, era changing events and key questions that need answered.
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Matt Gary, and Eric Helms
Pana: Reclaiming the World Title
Pana returns to KOTL to discuss his huge upset victory at IPF Worlds to reclaim the 66 kg title. Pana reveals the back story that is so good you will think it was written by movie writers.
This episode will have you believing in sports miracles.
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2023 Worlds Preview Show: Women’s Division
A division by division breakdown of the 2023 World Championships. Picks for the podium are given and key background stories discussed.
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Eric Helms, Matt Gary, Jo Whiteley, and Rory Lynch.
2023 Worlds Preview Show: Men’s Division
A division by division breakdown of the 2023 World Championships. Picks for the podium are given and key background stories discussed.
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Eric Helms, Matt Gary, Jo Whiteley, and Rory Lynch.
Who’s “era” are we currently in? Division by division eras & pound for pound
With the furious debate of whether Taylor Atwood’s era as the pound for pound King is coming to a close, we examine what accomplishments a lifter needs to claim a era as the pound for pound King/Queen.
We also examine each weight class and determine
if a lifter has done enough to earn the right to claim an era. Our qualifications for claiming an era are given, and reasoning explained.
Finally, we conclude if the Taylor Atwood era is over.
Time stamps:
We begin (00:02:00) with identifying eras in men’s Powerlifting (weight class by weight class).
46 mins 20 seconds (00:46:20) we identify eras in women’s
Powerlifting.
1 hour 9 mins (01:09:00) is when we debate who are the current pound for pound Kings & Queens (tested & untested) of Powerlifting, and whether the Taylor Atwood era is over.
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Eric Helms.
Nick Manders: “I don’t need the tactical advantage. I pull 800 lbs”
Nick Manders, 83 kg Canadian Champion, joins KOTL to discuss the upcoming World Championship, gatekeeping in Powerlifting, a beef that almost turned ugly, why he loves a villain, an unlikely friendship, his views on some of
the biggest names in the sport (it gets spicy), and much more!
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Austin Perkins: Taking the #1 spot, Taylor Atwood, If he will go IPF, going 83 kg, Russ
Austin Perkins joins KOTL to discuss his recent performance that set everyone in Powerlifting
on notice. Perk also talks about his goal of taking the #1 spot on all formulas, a clash with Taylor Atwood, where he thinks Atwood is at career-wise, whether he will move up to 82.5 kgs, clashing with Delaney Wallace in the 83s, if/when he will go IPF, potentially targeting Sheffield and World Games, and much more.
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Tony Cliffe: leading Britain’s charge to Malta
Former World Champion, and 20 year veteran, Tony Cliffe joins KOTL to discuss his storied career, Britain’s deep roster, how he has adjusted to peak while in his late 30s, and what he believes the future holds.
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Wascar Carpio: Worlds, Pana’s impact at 66, Russ, what the 59s can become.
Wascar Carpio joins KOTL to discuss his fast rise up the rankings, Pana’s impact for popularizing men’s lighter weight classes, how Russ was his first inspirational lifter, the challenges as a 59 kg lifter in a strength sport, the potential of the 59s, the uber stacked Worlds roster, Team USA’s chances against the rest of the World, and much more!
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Jurins Kengamu: I am the strongest 83 (kg) in the World
Jurins Kengamu joins KOTL to discuss his rise up the rankings, winning the European & British titles, getting passed up as an alternate for Sheffield, his up coming clash with Delaney Wallace, how changes in his prep made massive improvements, and how in his mid 30s as a father with a demanding day job he is now peaking.
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Kedric Kwan: Nutrition & Cutting for Powerlifting
Kedric Kwan, Nutrition Coach of many elite Powerlifters including Taylor Atwood and Sheffield winner Evie Corrigan, joins KOTL to discuss nutrition for Powerlifting, proper cutting, some classic water cut stories, and much more.
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The World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper
Mitchell Hooper, recent winner of The World’s Strongest Man, joins KOTL to discuss his unprecedented rise to the top of the sport in his rookie year as a professional Strongman.
Mitchell reveals his training methods that fast tracked him to the top, talks about his huge win, his sporting rivals, Legends that came before him and his future.
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Pana Returns: Deep struggles of 2022, trash talking rivals, France vs the World, Worlds 2023, Grizzly, & much more!
Panagiotis Tarinidis AKA Pana returns to KOTL for his most honest podcast yet.
For the first time Pana reveals the personal struggles of 2022, the back story behind the competitions, rivals in his weight class, the difference between France and other Powerlifting nations, his encounter with Grizzly (and a story you need to hear), and much more!
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Joey Flexx returns: Russ coming to IPF? Taylor Atwood battles! Jesus Olivares, IPF Worlds 2023 & more!
Joey Flexx joins KOTL to discuss the recent performances by his team, showdowns coming at IPF Worlds, Jesus Olivares taking control of the game, Russel Orhii’s future and possible return to the IPF, showdowns with Taylor Atwood, & much more.
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Jade Jacob: Sheffield, Joy Nnamani, Natalie Richards, 2023 Worlds
Jade Jacob joins KOTL with her coach Stanley Odin to discuss taking the 57 kg World record at Sheffield, weight class rivals Joy Nnamani & Natalie Richards, as well as the up coming
World Championships.
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Jessica Buettner: Sheffield, Worlds, going 84 kgs, & more
76 kg World Champion Jessica Buettner joins KOTL to discuss Sheffield, her Worlds win in 2022, the battle that is coming at Worlds 2023, her moving to 84 kgs, and much more.
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Eric Helms.
Jonathan Cayco: The back story you need to hear!
Jonathan Cayco joins KOTL to reveal a back story you need to hear.
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Taylor Atwood: “I’m not your Golden Boy”
Taylor Atwood joins KOTL to speak about Sheffield and for the first time tell the story of his troubled past.
Hear Taylor speak about his early life adversity in an honest and vulnerable moment.
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Sheffield Recap Show: The battles and event story
Eric Helms joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the historic event, the battles, the back stories, and much more!
Gavin Adin: Sheffield, the Taylor Atwood incident, protests, Cayco, mental games
Gavin Adin joins KOTL to discuss the Sheffield event as a competitor, the protest against his World record, the incident backstage with Taylor Atwood, IPF Worlds 2023 (Run It Back), and for the first time he opens up about the mental games he plays in training and competition.
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Evie Corrigan: Winning Sheffield, Noémie Allabert, the sneaky move to 52, the leak, the biggest upset win, & more!
Evie Corrigan, Sheffield Champion, discusses pulling off the biggest upset victory in our sport, reigning 52 kg World Champion Noémie Allabert, her secret move to the 52 kg class, the leak of that secret, the rematch at IPF Worlds 2023, her inspiring come up story & much more!
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Rory Lynch.
Noémie Allabert: Sheffield, the secret that leaked, Evie Corrigan, France vs USA, IPF Worlds, the inspiring background story
52 kg World Champion Noémie Allabert discusses
the intense battle at Sheffield with Evie Corrigan, the secret that leaked leading into the event, her thoughts on Evie and the other 52s, the heated rivalry between France and USA, IPF Worlds and the rematch to come, and an inspiring background
story you need to hear.
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Jesus Olivares: Sheffield, Craftsmen vs Flexx, Dan Bell, his suicide attempt
The strongest Powerlifter of all-time, Jesus Olivares, joins KOTL to discuss breaking the all-time World record at Sheffield, the rivalry between Powerlifting teams Craftsmanship & Flexx, the talk that set him off, and Dan Bell.
Jesus also talks about his estranged father, troubled past, and suicide attempt.
The most impactful podcast yet.
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Delaney Wallace: His Sheffield experience, Russel Orhii, 2023 Worlds rivals
Delaney Wallace discusses his Sheffield experience, coming within inches of Russel Orhii’s record, how a shift in perspective changed his training and helped him return to form, the IPF 83s all catching up with their totals, Worlds 2023, and much more.
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