Synopsis
King Of The Lifts is a weekly podcast featuring 10 year powerlifting veteran/World Championship commentator 6 Pack Lapadat. The show is uncut, unedited, and unrated. Interviews with the World's greatest strength athletes, previews and recaps of the biggest events, and all the latest powerlifting news.
Episodes
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Arnold Classic/ Italian Nats Recap
11/03/2022 Duration: 01h31minA thorough Arnold Classic recapped of all the action and back stories is given, and highlights from the Women’s Italian Nationals. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi & Big Bill McCarthy.
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Solana Lewis: Money Meets/Coaching/Commentating & Social Media's role
08/03/2022 Duration: 02h16minSolana Lewis joins KOTL to discuss USAPL's money meets, her role as commentator, how to run a coaching service, why men do not seek out female coaches, social media within the Powerlifting community, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
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Ukrainian & Russian athletes update/USVI Nats/Bobb Matthews
03/03/2022 Duration: 01h41minThe latest Powerlifting news including bans on Russian athletes, Ukrainian athletes caught in the invasion, USVI nationals highlights, Bobb Matthews chasing Ashton Rouska, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi & Wild Bill McCarthy.
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Arnold Classic Preview Show!
02/03/2022 Duration: 01h30minA complete breakdown of the Arnold Classic! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi & Bill McCarthy.
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Chance Mitchell: USAPL or IPF, Squat Challenge, Team Nori & More
21/02/2022 Duration: 02h10minElite 93 kg lifter, Chance Mitchell is never shy with his opinions and he returns to KOTL to tackle some controversial topics. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
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KOTL Men's Power Rankings
15/02/2022 Duration: 01h02minThe new Power Rankings are here! The World Wide Top Ten Ranked Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class). Things get heated! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy, and Rory Lynchpin Lynch
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Women's Global Power Rankings: Feb 2022
14/02/2022 Duration: 01h01minThe new Power Rankings are here! The World Wide Top Ten Ranked Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy, and Rory Lynchpin Lynch
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Powerlifting In India: 57 kg Asian Champion joins KOTL
14/02/2022 Duration: 01h37minDr. Sharvari Inamdar of India is the 57 kg Asian Champion. She joins KOTL to discuss Powerlifting in India, their biggest influencers, their growth, and current status. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
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Fake Plates, a Legend Returns, Qualification Debates, and how PL will Grow!
10/02/2022 Duration: 01h07minThe expansion of Powerlifting into multi-sport events around the World is a sign, but a sign of what? Danial Zamani has benched 360 kg/794 lbs in the gym, but calls of fake plates are mounting. Is it real? Russel Orhii looks unstoppable, but is his greatest rival, Brett Gibbs, returning? New Zealand's borders are opening up, does this mean they will send teams to World Championships? New qualifications for the Canadian national team sparks an interesting debate. And more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian "Messy" Khamesi, "Big" Bill McCarthy, and Rory "Lynchpin" Lynch
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Spain on the rise: Alberto Herraiz
01/02/2022 Duration: 01h41minAlberto Herraiz, Spain's first Classic Junior World Champion, joins KOTL to discuss his wild ride to the title. Also discussed is Powerlifting's fast expansion in Spain, the culture clash he felt while going to University in the US, and what the World can expect from Spain in the near future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
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Blake Lehew: Josh Hancott, IPF Worlds, Collegiate Powerlifting, Chasing John Haack
27/01/2022 Duration: 02h09minBlake Lehew joins KOTL to discuss winning IPF Worlds in raw and equipped, Josh Hancott, the drama that can come with coaching Collegiate Powerlifting, chasing John Haack's World record at 82.5 kg, and what he is targeting in the future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
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Delaney Wallace: Flexx Fam, Russ Orhii, a World Title, and near death incident
19/01/2022 Duration: 02h04minUS Nationals silver medalist Delaney Wallace joins KOTL to discuss his emergence as an elite 83 kg lifter, his goal of becoming a World Champion, and how/why he joined Team Flexx. Delaney also gives some key points of mental prep that have enabled him to overcome some incredible obstacles, and also a shocking story of how at one point he had a 1% chance of living. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi
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Powerlifting in Ghana: Charles Korbla
17/01/2022 Duration: 01h17min83 kg Ghana Champion Charles Korbla joins KOTL to take you into Africa's rising strength sports scene. Hear about their ingenuity to create gym equipment out of scrap metal, train in the streets of the ghetto, and hustle to make it.
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Brandon Pitre joins KOTL
12/01/2022 Duration: 02h06minOne of the biggest Break-Thru Stars of 2021, Brandon Pitre joins KOTL to discuss his big year, startling progress, and performance at the Virginia Pro. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Rory Lynch.
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Powerlifting in Japan & South Korea: Kanan & Esther
07/01/2022 Duration: 02h17minEsther Bae & Kanan Kasai join to discuss Powerlifting in Japan & South Korea. Discussed are the cultural differences with western nations, how the Powerlifting stars (Russ/Heather Connor/Lya Bavoil/Jessica Buettner and others) of the west are perceived, the challenges the sport faces with growth due to language barriers, sponsorship and funding, Japanese/ South Korean gym etiquette, and how the new generation of lifters are making strides for progress and change. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi
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Recast of Taylor Atwood: 2021 Guest Of The Year
03/01/2022 Duration: 02h26minRecast of 2021 Guest Of The Year: Taylor Atwood Taylor and his Coach Jason Tremblay return to KOTL to discuss the greatest performance in Powerlifting. Taylor gives his thoughts on all other current lifters, why he keeps winning, why other teams are behind his, a potential showdown with Russel Orhii, and why he can't be friendly when he is trying to beat you in competition. Jason Tremblay takes you for a peak behind the curtain at the most sophisticated prep in Powerlifting. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian "Messy" Khamesi
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2021 Year End Awards Episode Part 2
26/12/2021 Duration: 49minThe KOTL year in review episode with awards given in multiple categories for the untested division (tested is part one). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, John Haack and Andy Huang.
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2021 Year End Awards Episode Part 1
26/12/2021 Duration: 01h53minThe KOTL year in review episode with awards given in multiple categories for the tested federations (untested will be part two). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy, Rory Lynchpin Lynch and Jessica Buettner.
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Christmas Special Part 2: The Boys & Jessica Buettner
22/12/2021 Duration: 01h23minThe boys are back, and 76 kg Queen Jessica Buettner joins for a Christmas Special that goes off the rails and takes some surprising turns. 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian "Messy" Khamesi, "Big" Bill McCarthy, Rory "Lynchpin" Lynch.
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Holidays Special Part 1: John Haack & Andy Huang
20/12/2021 Duration: 01h15minGOAT John Haack & Andy Huang join 6 Pack Lapadat for part 1 of our Holidays Specials. A wish list is made, a naughty list too, and the fellas get into some lively discussion.