King Of The Lifts

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 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 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 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 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'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!

Travis "Papa Bear" Rogers joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how the kid growing up in middle America on a farm went through a journey that led to alcoholism before finding the sport that would change his life. Now a high school teacher, and founder of a charity organization for at-risk youth, Papa Bear has more to lift for than just PRs.

Micah Marino returns to KOTL to discuss his comeback with two new knees and two pec tears, the need for head to head competition in Powerlifting, losing his brother to heroin, and how he would like 2021 to go for Powerlifting to get back in track!

Andy Huang returns to discuss his gruesome injury and valiant comeback at the Showdown Meet! We also recap the event, cover the storylines, and talk about him closing his podcast, Brocast with Brandon Allen, and possibly beginning a new one (you'll love his possible co-host). Some behind the scenes with Haack and Yury is told, and other current events in Powerlifting!

How the biggest meet of the year came to be! The story leading up to this historic event is a wild one! Showdown Meet Director, Luke Bright, joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the federation changes, venue changes, roster changes, sponsorship changes, being on the brink and pulling it back together. Also discussed is the stars that will perform at the event, some storylines to watch for, and what the 2021 Showdown meet might look like!

Garrett Fear returns to preview the biggest meet of the year, The Showdown Meet! Also discussed is dream showdowns of John Haack vs Yury Belkin and Stefi Cohen vs Marianna Gasparyan!!

Mighty Joe Sullivan returns to the KOTL podcast and let's loose on Powerlifting politics, suing the government and winning, beefs in Powerlifting, calling people out, overcoming stacked odds, and his incredible story that led him here!!

Super Heavyweight record breaker (in & out of wraps) Dan Bell joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss taking the #1 spot, who is threatening to take the throne, and the ever changing game.

Robb Philippus joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his rise to the top of Powerlifting! Growing up as a football player and wrestler, to fighting in MMA, Robb was on a journey until he found Powerlifting and began breaking records!

Kheycie Romero joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how a "soft" mathlete who studied in 8 hour math sessions transformed into an elite Powerlifter!

Garrett Fear joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how the untested side of Powerlifting can improve, IPF/USAPL elitists, his various social media beefs, threats of violence at meets, his favorite lifters, wanting to set-up a roast battle, Stefi Cohen's return, controversial calls, Russel Orhii's image, John Haack's status, being a trained theatre actor, and 2 Pac! Get ready, he is back!!

Turkey's first IPF World Champion, Cenk Kocak, discusses with 6 Pack Lapadat his rise up the ranks, putting Turkey on the map in Powerlifting, his trial and error training methods, and what the future will hold for the 120s when he returns to International competition.

Gabrielle Santarosa joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss prepping for Powerlifting vs. Bodybuilding, social media's pros and cons, the mental battles an athlete faces with a strict weight cut, feeling strong, and much more!

Rob Kearney, The World's Strongest Gay, joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss how he went from coming in last the first 8 competitions of his career, to making it to the World's Strongest Man competition/winning the World Log Press Championship/breaking records and winning tournaments. Rob also talks about coming out as a gay man in a Strongman, and the reception he got. As well as the messages he gets on a daily basis. Rob also has stories about Joe Rogan and Arnold Schwarzenegger that you need to hear to believe.

New Zealand's Chris Kennedy joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his story of overcoming a drug addiction, joining a fight club while serving a prison sentence, and turning his life around to become a University grad with a Master's degree, currently going for his PHD, and breaking into the top 5 all-time in the talented 74 kg class! Chris gives his view on the American 74s, and how he would like to enter the fold.