King Of The Lifts

Jasmyn Penn shares her redemption story, from bombing at Worlds and losing her US National title bid in 2019, to claiming the US 76 kg title and returning to Sweden for IPF Worlds. 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian "Messy" Khamesi host.

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 exciting bit of news is dropped.

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 investigate the power of belief, some historical events that reinforce those studies, and why your perspective can shape your World.

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 discussed. The fallout may be dramatic.

#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 decisions to move up in weight despite being small for the above weight class. 6 Pack Lapadat & Rory Lynch host!

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 competitors. These suspensions will include not only barring the lifters from International competitions, but also National competitions! The impact on lifters/coaches is discussed, including some lifters/coaches who are now in danger. All that and much more! The boys are back! Arian "Messy" Khamesi, "Big" Bill McCarthy, Rory Lynch, and 6 Pack Lapadat!

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 Garrett Fear), why he thinks lifters like Russel Orhii should leave the USAPL, and much much more!!

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 have set thier sights on him. And much much more!!

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 Championships and left to compete in the Kern US Open. Dennis discusses his battle with Larry Wheels, how he ended up getting blocked on social media, and issues a challenge to a grappling match you'll have to hear for yourself!!