King Of The Lifts

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!!

A podcast every strength athlete/coach should listen to! The Data Driven Strength Team (Zac and Josh) join KOTL to discuss some new findings in how we should be programming to increase strength! Should you be training at RPE 5? Should you be doing sets with rep ranges over 5? How much does bar speed matter? Hosts include: 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian "Messy" Khamesi, and Rory Lynch!

Hear the tales of the the greatest rivalries of all-time in Powerlifting! Behind the scenes insight to battles with the biggest stars of the game. Also profiled are some sports rivalries from the major mainstream sports. At the end, another game of Overrated/ Underrated is played. 6 Pack Lapadat, "Big" Bill McCarthy, Arian "Messy" Khamesi, and Rory "The Southern Hemisphere Hitman" Lynch take you deep into our sport's vault of stories/history.

63 kg phenom Lya Bavoil & 66 kg Ace/Coach of France's stars, Pana return to KOTL! Hosts are 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian "Messy" Khamesi and "Big" Bill McCarthy. Discussed are some insane water cutting stories, Bill's comments about Lya on a previous podcast that she took offense to, their historical performances at France's latest competition, and what 2021 can expect from team France. Also included is a overrated/underrated game at the end with the topic of water cutting.

The USAPL taking the IPF to court is discussed, as well as USAPL qualification drama expanding. Also discussed is the difference between amateur and professional Powerlifting, and how athletes/fans expectations need to differ with the different organizations. The episode ends with a discussion about Powerlifting in the Olympics (Overrated or Underrated), and qualifying totals for events (Overrated or Underrated). Showdown Meet Director Luke Bright joins Arian 'Messy' Khamesi & 6 Pack Lapadat.

Former IPF World Champion Bryce Lewis joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Arian "Messy" Khamesi to discuss how competition can impact performance! Sports rivalries are examined.

KOTL's King Kaf (83 kg Canadian Champion/IPF World record breaker) presents a special black history month episode.

Two-time World Champion Joy Nnamani joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss his rise to the top of the 52 kg class, how 6 Pack snubbed her while working for the IPF media team, and her revenge on the platform!!

We discuss the rising tensions surrounding the decisions made about the National Championships in the US and Canada as well as World wide. Also discussed is the Garrett Fear video that blew up, that sparked debates about Open Powerlifting's role in the sport and how to tackle the issue of poor officiating standards in untested Powerlifting. Also, a game of "Overrated/Underrated" is played with some interesting results. Finally, for fun, we debate our favorite action movie stars to close the podcast. 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian "Messy" Khamesi, "Big" Bill McCarthy, Rory Lynch bring the round table discussion!!

The top 4 Powerlifters of the IPF in the modern "Classic/Raw" division are given! This is a special segment from LS McClain's podcast (CORNER of the CRCL) with 6 Pack Lapadat. At the end of the podcast is a special bonus, you will have to check out for your self! (You won't guess what it is).