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A podcast by strength athletes, for strength athletes. Talking about strongman, powerlifting, training, and everything else.

Gorilla Strength Podcast


    • Nov 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES

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    The Gorilla Strength Podcast is a highly entertaining podcast that I started listening to after the World's Strongest Man competition, and it has been a treat for me ever since. The hosts, especially Strongman Steve, have a great sense of humor that keeps me hooked episode after episode. Even though there are times when it sounds like Strongman Steve smoked an entire pack of American spirits beforehand, his comedic timing and hilarious anecdotes are truly top-notch. However, I must admit that the hosts could benefit from updating their microphones, as sometimes the audio quality leaves something to be desired. Despite this minor flaw, I genuinely enjoy listening to this podcast and eagerly await each new episode.

    One of the best aspects of The Gorilla Strength Podcast is the humor that permeates throughout every episode. The banter between the hosts is both witty and light-hearted, making it incredibly enjoyable to listen to. Strongman Steve's comedic presence in particular stands out for me; his jokes never fail to make me laugh and his storytelling abilities are truly impressive. Additionally, the podcast often features interesting guests from the world of strength sports who provide valuable insights and share their inspiring stories. This combination of humor and informative content makes each episode engaging and entertaining.

    Perhaps one aspect that could use improvement in The Gorilla Strength Podcast is the audio quality. While I understand that not every podcast has access to top-of-the-line equipment, it can be slightly distracting at times when the hosts' voices sound less clear or distorted due to microphone issues. Updating their microphones could greatly enhance the overall listening experience for their audience, ensuring that nothing distracts from their engaging conversations.

    To conclude, despite its minor flaws, The Gorilla Strength Podcast is an absolute delight for fans of strength sports and comedy alike. From Strongman Steve's hilarious antics to insightful interviews with notable guests, this podcast consistently delivers entertaining content. While an update to their audio equipment would be advantageous, it does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the show. I highly recommend giving The Gorilla Strength Podcast a listen if you're looking for a fun and informative podcast that will leave you entertained and inspired.



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    Latest episodes from Gorilla Strength Podcast

    Reed Tompkins Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 88:41


    On this episode of the podcast, Scott and John sit down with Reed Tompkins ( @reedtompkins on Instagram) and talk about Reed's early athletic career, how he got into strength sports, and so much more. If you want to keep up with us and the latest episode releases follow us on Instagram @gorillastrengthpodcast . If you liked the episode consider liking, sharing, rating, and giving us a review on the platform you are listening on.

    It's Been A Few Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 73:48


    On this long overdue episode of the podcast JT and Scott get into a wide variety of topics that include strongman, powerlifting, performance enhancing drugs, coaching, and of course social media. Speaking of which...Make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Youtube. Don't forget to leave a review and give us a 5 star rating is you enjoy the show! Follow us on instagram, twitter, and facebook @gorillastrengthpodcast

    You Never Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 66:31


    On this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about the passing of Bud Jeffries, trying to keep his legend going, and then get into some training talk. Please do us a favor like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes. If you want to keep up with the podcast follow us on social media @gorillastrengthpodcast

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    The Legendary Bud Jeffries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 92:30


    In honor of Bud Jeffries we a rereleasing his episode. He was a legend in the strength community and one of the greatest human beings we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. We will do our best to help his legend continue on. If you haven't already we would appreciate you listening and sharing this episode, to help spread his message and what kind of hero he truly was. In this episode of the podcast we have special guest Bud Jeffries to talk about his journey through strength, some of the crazy things you see him do on instagram, and #NoahsArmy. Please take a second to check out his charity Noahs Army at www.officialnoahsarmy.com Make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Youtube. Don't forget to leave a review and give us a 5 star rating is you enjoy the show! Follow us on instagram, twitter, and facebook @gorillastrengthpodcast

    We Are Back...Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 104:19


    On this episode of the podcast JT and Scott discuss the past year+ of life and what has been happening since the last episode of the podcast. Then the guys get into talking about the New Years gym rush, touch on some social media fun, and get into Strongman talk. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review! Want to keep in touch with the podcast? Then follow us @gorillastrengthpodcast on all social media platforms!

    The Return of The Strongman Steve

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 112:43


    On this episode of the podcast JT and Scott bring back Strongman Steve to talk Strongman and have a couple of laughs. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes. To keep up with the podcast follow us across social media @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Water Cuts and Suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 97:35


    On the episode of the podcast JT "Dirty Bits" Donahue and Scott Lamb talk about training for strongman nationals and lay out some guidelines to follow. They also get into the art of cutting weight and water. We are not doctors and do not recommend using any methods talked about in the podcast, we were only sharing stories of what we have done in the past. If you would like to keep up with the podcast follow us on any social media @gorillastrengthpodcast . If you like the podcast please share with your friends, like, or leave a review.

    Gettin' Back To Buisnaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 48:53


    On this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about more of the Corona Virus and the consequences it has on gyms, strongman, and powerlifting. Then the guys talk about how this may shape the future of fitness, training, and gyms. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review! To keep up with the podcast and get in touch with us follow us @gorillastrengthpodcast on all social media!

    ...CHECK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 38:23


    ...CHECK!... On this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about The Official Strongman Games Online Competition paying out some major cash for the winners, the good of online competitions like this, and have some colorful commentary. Please do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review! To keep up with the podcast follow us across all social media @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Podcast Quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 72:37


    On this unusually long episode of the podcast JT and Scott get on a little bit of a rant on the shutting down of gyms during Quarantine. They also get into some strongman related topics that have occurred since the last episode of the podcast. Please don't forget to like and subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! To keep up with the podcast follow us on social media @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Strongman Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 46:36


    In this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about training, the Arnold show in California, and World Strongest Man 2020 returning to Florida. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes. Keep in touch with the podcast by following them on all social media platforms @gorillastrengthpodcast

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    2019 In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 61:19


    In this episode of the podcast JT and Scott discuss the podcast's 2019 and get into some new years resolutions. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes. To keep up with the podcast and get in touch with us follow the podcast across all social media platforms @gorillastrengthpodcast

    FSM 2019 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 38:29


    In this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about Florida’s Strongest Man/Woman 2019. Please take a second to go onto iTunes subscribe, rate, and leave a review! If you don’t already keep up with the podcast across all social media platforms @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Dropping The Knowledge Bombs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 37:25


    On this episode of the podcast JT and Scott get into talking about some of the events at the Arnold 2020 and get into more discussions about training strongman. Please do not forget to like, subscribe, and review us on iTunes! Also if you like the show share with your friends and follow us on all social media platforms @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Florida's Strongest Man/Woman 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 70:20


    On this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about the upcoming event Florida's Strongest Man/Woman 2019 put on by friend of the show Alan Colley of Ironhouse gym in Davenport, Florida. Then the guys get to talking about how to prepare for a strongman competition with some tips for those who struggle or may not have a coach. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes and follow us on all social media @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Amercia's Strongest Man/Woman 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 34:45


    On this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about America's Strongest Man/Woman, the partnership between Strongman Corp and the Arnold, and touch on some weight cutting. Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review. Keep up with the podcast and stay in touch on all social media platforms @gorillastrengthpodcast

    We Are Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 27:40


    In this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about the relocation of Strongman Nationals, Master's Nationals, longevity in the sport of strongman, and Florida's Strongest Man 2019. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review and do not forget to follow us on all social media @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Getting Screwed By Dorian

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 38:10


    In this episode JT and Scott talk about Strongman Nationals up in the air, the hurricane that threatens it, and what it is like to go through a hurricane. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes and follow us across all of social media to keep up with the podcast and keep in touch with us! @gorillastrengthpodcast

    White Claw Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 32:21


    In this episode of the podcast JT and Scott bring back Strongman Steve aka "White Claw Steve" to talk about nationals, competitions, and a few other things. Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes and follow us across all social media to stay up to date with the podcast and keep in contact with us! @gorillastrengthpodcast

    HUGE UPDATE on Strongman Corporation Nationals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 41:14


    In this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about the recent news that at Strongman Corporations Nationals this year, the top 50% of each weight class will qualify for the 2020 Arnold Strongman World Championships. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review for us on iTunes! Follow us across all social media with up to date info and to keep in touch with us! @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Dropping Some Tidbits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 30:48


    In this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about the involvement of Rogue Fitness in Strongman Corporations Nationals competition this year. They also talk about the Official Strongman Games and America's Strongest Man/Woman taking place in Florida. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes and give us a follow across all social media to hear the latest from the podcast and stay in touch! @gorillastrengthpodcast

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    Ranting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 37:25


    In this episode of the podcast JT and Scott talk about the comments made about deadlifting on the Joe Rogan podcast by Robert Oberst, the History channel show "The Strongest Man in History", and Scott goes on a rant about everyday life. Please subscribe, like, and leave a review on iTunes and follow us on all social media platforms for the latest info about the podcast and to keep in touch with us @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Crap Baskets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 36:53


    In this episode of the podcast JT and Scott get into some topics a little different than usual. The guys talk about the crazy things they have seen in commercial gyms. If you have been in a commercial gym you will be able to relate and might have witnessed the same things that are talked about. Please do not forget to like, subscribe, and a leave a review on iTunes to help us out! Also if you have not already please follow us on all social media @gorillastrengthpodcast for all updates about the podcast and to keep in touch with us!

    Rich Yu Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 56:30


    In this episode of the podcast we sit with one of the top 175 lb strongmen in the world Richard Yu and talk about his journey in strongman and strength sports. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes! @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Scott Weech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 56:39


    In this episode of the podcast we sit down and interview Pro HW Strongman Scott Weech and talk about his journey in strongman, powerlifting, and his weight loss journey. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes! @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Strongman Corporation Nationals Events Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 47:00


    In this episode of the podcast we look at the changes to Strongman Corporation Nationals events and talk about our first time competing in Strongman. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes. We are now available on iHeartRadio! @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Strongman Corporation Nationals Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 46:05


    In this episode of the podcast we have back yet again Strongman Steve and we go over the 2019 Strongman Corporation Nationals Events, we talk some about training for these events, and about people jumping ship because of events not just in this competition but in others. Please do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes. @gorillastrengthpodcast

    WSM Finals Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 69:49


    In this episode of the podcast we have back with us Strongman Steve for the recap of the finals of Worlds Strongest Man. We go through all 5 events and give our opinions of WSM, how it was run, and of course the performances. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes! @gorillastrengthpodcast

    WSM DAY 3 with Aaron West and More Stories and Shenanigans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 93:23


    In this episode of the podcast we bring back special guests Strongman Steve and Alan Colley, and add in Pro Strongman Aaron West. We bring you more Worlds Strongest Man 2019 coverage, behind the scenes of WSM, and in some very fun stories. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes! @gorillastrengthpodcast

    WSM Day 2 with Stories and Shenanigans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 69:49


    In this episode of the podcast we have special guests Strongman Steve @strongmansteve and Alan Colley @ironhouse on to talk about the recap of Worlds Strongest Man Day 2. We also venture into some stories and shenanigans. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and write a review on iTunes! @gorillastrengthpodcast

    World's Strongest Man Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 24:09


    In this episode of the podcast JT and Scott give a quick run down of the events at WSM 2019 Day 1. We first start off with some hijinks from JT then get down to business with strongman talk. Please do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes! @gorillastrengthpodcast

    An Interview with Bud Jeffries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 92:31


    In this episode of the podcast we have special guest Bud Jeffries to talk about his journey through strength, some of the crazy things you see him do on instagram, and #NoahsArmy. Please take a second to check out his charity Noahs Army at www.officialnoahsarmy.com Make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Youtube. Don't forget to leave a review and give us a 5 star rating is you enjoy the show! Follow us on instagram, twitter, and facebook @gorillastrengthpodcast

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    An Interview with Candice Hardee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 61:15


    In this episode of the podcast we have 2016 Strongman Corporation Middle Weight Women's Champion Candice Hardee. We talk about strongman, training, how Candice has overcome some serious injuries, and her mindset coming back into the sport. Make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Youtube. Don't forget to leave a review and give us a 5 star rating is you enjoy the show! Follow us on instagram, twitter, and facebook @gorillastrengthpodcast

    Salutations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 22:50


    In the first introduction episode of the podcast we are introduced to the two amazing co-hosts JT Donahue and Scott Lamb. They take briefly about the podcast, themselves, and the direction of the podcast. Make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Youtube. Don't forget to leave a review and give us a 5 star rating is you enjoy the show! Follow us on instagram, twitter, and facebook @gorillastrengthpodcast

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