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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 ne…

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    • Jul 18, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Carola Garra on winning Worlds, representing Italia, longevity on top

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 20:25


    69 kgs World Champion Carola Garra joins KOTL to reflect on winning Worlds, looks back on her historical run since winning her first Worlds in 2019, representing Italia as the sole Gold medal winner, the growth of Powerlifting in Italia, the future goals, and more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Alba Bostrom on her reign, competitors, how she mentally leveled up, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 51:12


    63 kg World Champion Alba Bostrom joins KOTL in studio.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Rondel & GB shooters Joy, and Ziana join KOTL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 73:56


    120 kg World Champion Rondel Hunter, 84 kg World Champion Ziana Azariah, and 57 kg World Champion Joy Nnamani join KOTL in studio.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat and Rory Lynch

    Turbo Tiff, Slabic and Ivan: Battles fought, battles await

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 56:28


    Michael Slabic and Ivan Campano recall their heated battle and future clashes, Turbo Tiff discusses her Worlds win and ambitious goals for Sheffield.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Kjell eyes dominating, Megan-Li eyes Tiff at 47 kgs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 61:51


    Kjell Bakkelund (66 kg Champion) & Megan-Li Smith (52 kg Champion) join KOTL in studio!Hosted by Matt Gary and 6 Pack Lapadat

    Anthony McNaughton redeems at Worlds, takes aim at Sheffield and Keenan Lee, addresses 1000 kilos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 51:44


    Anthony McNaughton and his coach John Song join KOTL and go deep on Worlds redemption, hype surrounding 1000 kgs total, Sheffield goals, getting a win back over Keenan Lee.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Ade, Joe B & Jurins on their Worlds battle and fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 74:17


    Rivals Ade, Joe B and Jurins join KOTL in studio!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Perk on his Worlds performance, Sheffield's goals and 83s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 69:42


    Perk joins KOTL live in studio with his coach Joe Stanek. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Will Ball & Christian go off script and wild!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 44:37


    Newly crowned 93 kg World Champion Will Ball & Worlds Silver Medalist Christian Ayendokun join KOTL in studio for a wild podcast!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Rondel & Johnny Kaufman: 83 kg Perk, biggest upset, who changed a legacy, most vulnerable Champ...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 115:49


    Rondel Hunte & Johnny Kaufman return to KOTL to Stir The Pot!When should a lifter scratch an attempt and when they shouldn't, the biggest breakthrough star of Worlds, the biggest upset win at Worlds, who redefined their legacy at Worlds, which rematches from Worlds do they want to see, Who is the favorite between Agata vs Cranon, who is the most vulnerable World Champion, can Devonte Lewis beat Jesus Olivares, will Kjell total 800 kgs at Sheffield, should and will nations hire Head Coaches from other countries like GB did with Matt Gary, who is the favorite between Joe B and Ade if they clash at Sheffield, and Perk going 83 at Sheffield (why it makes sense).Hosted by Rondel Hunte, Johnny Kaufman and 6 Pack Lapadat

    Worlds 2026 Recap: Men's division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 136:45


    A complete division by division break down of the IPF World Championships. All the battles, backstories, gameday analysis, and fallout. Hosted by Matt Gary, Eric Helms and 6 Pack Lapadat

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    Worlds 2026 Recap: Women's division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 95:55


    A complete division by division break down of the IPF World Championships. All the battles, backstories, gameday analysis, and fallout. Hosted by Matt Gary, Eric Helms and 6 Pack Lapadat

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    Rondel & Johnny Kaufman: Enhanced games, Stefi Cohen, Key Worlds questions (Stir The Pot)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 120:23


    Rondel Hunte and Johnny Kaufman return to KOTL to Stir The Pot once again. This time they discuss the Enhanced Games, Stefi Cohen's return, Larry Wheels. Also, did Will Ball get too bold? Will Ade land his final dead against Joe B? Will Karlina push Amanda? Britt or Sonita this time? Can Russ reply to Will Ball? And much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Worlds 2026 Preview: Women's Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 93:45


    A division by division breakdown of all the back stories, battles, and analysis. Hosted by Matt Gary, Eric Helms, Rory Lynch, Amelia Potter, and 6 Pack Lapadat

    Worlds 2026 Preview: Men's Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 114:02


    A division by division breakdown of all the back stories, battles, and analysis. Hosted by Matt Gary, Eric Helms, Rory Lynch, Amelia Potter, and 6 Pack Lapadat

    Kjell Bakkelund & Austin Nikolai: Worlds, GOAT talk, P4P talk, & much more!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 97:16


    66 kg World Champion Kjell Bakkelund & USA National Champion Austin Nikolai join KOTL to discuss the up coming Worlds, cutting for 66, how long Kjell will remain in the weight class, Austin's goals at Worlds and the future, who is the GOAT, who is P4P the best, the next wave of athletes we see at US Junior Nationals, and more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Mike Slabic: Contempt for competitors, Destined for Gold, 59 kg rivals, Controversial training

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 89:03


    59 kg US Champion, Michael Slabic, joins KOTL to discuss picking up were Wascar left off, facing World Champion Ivan Campano, breaking Sergei's long standing World Record, why he holds his contempt for his competitors, how long he will stay a 59, and his unique training style that more people should consider. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Joe B, Jurins and Ade: The battle for Worlds, podium 900, which will battle the 93s next!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 105:12


    The current 83 kg World Champion, Joe Borenstein, former 83 kg World Champion Jurins Kengamu, and former World Record holder Ade Omisakin join KOTL to discuss their upcoming battle, give pointed answers to the key questions of the clash, which one (s) will go 93 next, and chances of a 900 kg podium. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Will Ball & Emil Krastev: The battle, if Russ will respond, and much more!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 81:52


    93 kg US National Champion Will Ball & 93 kg World Champion Emil Krastev join KOTL to discuss the upcoming battle, whether Russ will respond at NAPFs like he did last year, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Science helping Powerlifting rules & studying Specificity in training

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 105:41


    Alyssa-Joy Spence & Christian Amdi join KOLT to discuss how science and technology are changing how we approach rules in Powerlifting, and deep dive into the debate about specificity in training for Powerlifting (1 hour, 7 minutes in). Hosted by Eric Helms and 6 Pack Lapadat

    Amanda Lawrence & Karlina Tongotea: The Super Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 114:57


    Amanda Lawrence & Karlina Tongotea join KOTL to discuss their upcoming super showdown in the 84 kg class. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Jurins Kengamu

    Nonso: The suspension, Influencers challenging, the story, what you didn't know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 99:07


    Nonso returns to KOTL to address the controversy of his suspension, the influencers who are jumping on the drama, the challenges for a drug test, the full story what happened, and what he is planning to do now. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Weight Cutting and the link to your performance (Sports Science Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 99:36


    Kedric Kwan joins KOTL to discuss his research into the links between cutting for Powerlifting, how you feel mentally, and the impact on your performance. Hosted by Eric Helms, Rory Lynch and 6 Pack Lapadat

    Colton Engelbrecht: Haack, Hafthor, the Total WR, Strongman DL WR and WSM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 88:58


    Colton Engelbrecht joins KOTL to discuss breaking the All-time WR, challenging Hafthor for the Strongman deadlift WR, Haack, the untested division and how long he will stay in Powerlifting, going Strongman and what he will achieve, and his back story!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Presser Powerlifting X KOTL: USA vs the World, Powerlifting growth or recession, controversial solution!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 114:18


    YouTube creator Presser Powerlifting collaborates with KOTL for a special episode investigating USA vs the World by the numbers to see if there is a true dominance, is powerlifting growing still, the talent pool today, a solution to the World Championship bottleneck for talent, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Hunte & Kaufman stir the pot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 143:35


    Rondel Hunte and Johnny Kaufman join KOTL to discuss Bobb Matthews & Nonso, plans for 2026, Haack's current state, Colton's march towards greatness, untested division's key to coming back, Perk vs Elliott, Joe B vs the World, Agata vs Cranon or Amanda Lawrence? Kjell or Taylor Atwood? Britt, Sonita, or Walcott? And much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Elliott Sykes: closing in on the P4P throne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 116:29


    US Nationals Best Lifter, Elliott Sykes, joins KOTL to discuss his historic performance, targeting Perk, what his next meet will be, and his thoughts on recent performances.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Will Ball, Cranon, Delaney Wallace join KOTL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 85:09


    Will Ball (93 kg US Champ), Cranon Worford (76 kg US Champ) and Delaney Wallace (2 time World Champion) join KOTL to discuss their US battles, what is coming up at Worlds, and potential future showdowns at Sheffield.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    US Nationals Recap (Matt Gary, Eric Helms, Janee Kovacs & 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 122:10


    KOTL hosts recap US Nationals and review the US National Team.

    Euros: Pana, 6, Eric Helms & Amelia Potter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 96:19


    KOTL discusses the highlights and key points of 2026 Euros.

    Elliott Sykes & Leanne Le: Perk & Tiff, US Nats & Worlds, more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 36:35


    Newly crowned US National Champions join KOTL to discuss the battles won, and what is upcoming at Worlds.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Joe B, Janée & Meg Scanlon: US Nats, Taylor/Jurins, Garra/Alba, and Worlds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 79:43


    US Champs, Joe B/Janée Kovacs and Meg Scanlon join KOTL to discuss their battles to win a spot on Team USA, their rivals Internationally, answering the critics, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Ashton Rouska & Anthony McNaughton: US Nats & Worlds battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 32:02


    105 & 120 kg US National Champions, Ashton Rouska & Anthony McNaughton, join KOTL to discuss their title wins, behind the scenes backstories, and upcoming Worlds. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Austin Nikolai & Mike Slabic: US Nats, Worlds, bitter rivals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 45:28


    The 66 and 59 kg US National Champions join KOTL to discuss their big title wins, future Worlds appearances, and bitter rivals. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Joe B answers the critics and responds to Taylor Atwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 59:02


    83 kg World Champion Joe B returns to KOTL to address his Sheffield performance, his lessons learned, responds to Taylor Atwood, and speaks on the upcoming battle at US Nationals (including what percentage he feels he will be...spoiler, it is not 100%).Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    USA Nats Battles: Women's Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 97:12


    A preview of the USA Nationals Women's division battles, and our predictions for Team USA for 2026 Worlds.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Eric Helms, Matt Gary and Janee Kovacs

    USA Nats Battles: Men's Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 107:31


    A preview of the USA Nationals Men's division battles, and our predictions for Team USA for 2026 Worlds.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Eric Helms, Matt Gary and Janee Kovacs

    Taylor Atwood: "Joe B $&it the bed" (Jayden Lowe/Sheffield/Worlds)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 119:38


    All-time great Taylor Atwood returns to KOTL to discuss his thoughts on the bizarre outcomes at Sheffield, Joe B needing to come back and face him at US Nationals, the possibility of returning to Worlds, his old rival Kjell and his legacy, their shared back story, his thoughts on Russ and the 93s, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Pana: Redemption for France, Tiff's win, his bulk and 2026 goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 107:21


    Two-time World Champion Panagiotis Tarinidis returns to KOTL to discuss France's redemption from Worlds, the massive showing at French Nationals, Turbo Tiff winning Sheffield, his bulking plans and return in 2026. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Russel Orhii on Sheffield: Did he quit? What happened? Joey Flexx, US Nats & much more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 128:12


    In his most candid KOTL episode yet, Russel Orhii discusses what happened at Sheffield, why he did not take his last deadlift, what he thinks of the fallout, his relationship with Joey Flexx, whether he will do US Nationals or not, his future plans, and what he thinks of the 93s and 83s. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Sheffield Recap Men's flight: Full breakdown, analysis, key questions and fall out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 90:35


    Matt Gary, Eric Helms, Rory Lynch and 6 Pack Lapadat break down the Men's flight at Sheffield, discuss the predictions made and outcomes, back stories you did not know, analyze the battles and decisions made, the fallout from the results, and what the athletes said will be next for them!

    Sheffield Recap Women's flight: Full breakdown, analysis, key questions and fall out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 69:20


    Matt Gary, Eric Helms, Rory Lynch and 6 Pack Lapadat break down the Women's flight at Sheffield, discuss the predictions made and outcomes, back stories you did not know, analyze the battles and decisions made, the fallout from the results, and what the athletes said will be next for them!

    Turbo Tiff & Pana, Alba, Sara Naldi & Alessandro (Women's Sheffield podium in studio!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 56:52


    The Sheffield Women's podium join KOTL in studio live at Sheffield with coaching staff to discuss the battles, back stories, and what lays ahead due to the fall out!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Perk, Kjell, Etienne (Sheffield Podium) join KOTL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 89:22


    The Men's Sheffield Podium joins KOTL in studio to discuss the battle, the upsets, the behind the scenes backstories, the fall out, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Jurins & Keenan Lee Join KOTL to discuss their upset wins at Sheffield

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 51:34


    Jurins & Keenan Lee Join KOTL to discuss their upset wins at Sheffield 2026, the behind the scenes leading up to the event, the event itself and the fallout.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat and Matt Gary

    Sheffield's Rocky story: Ziana Azariah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 75:16


    World record holder and 3-Time Worlds medalist, Ziana Azariah joins KOTL to discuss being included in the January 2026 Sheffield, eyeing the Deadlift World record, gaining ground in an increasingly heated 84 kg class, the growth of Powerlifting in the UK.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Russ/Gustav/Emil join KOTL and discuss the upcoming battle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 86:59


    The three Kings (Russel Orhii, Gustav Hedlund, Emil Krastev) join KOTL to discuss their upcoming battle at Sheffield. Their prep, their motivations, their reaction to fan polls, their predictions, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

    Shocking Fan Polls from across 33 nations: Sheffield Stats & Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 40:20


    The KOTL Sheffield Fantasy League reveals what fans from across the globe (33 Nations) reveal our community's predictions for the Sheffield Men's and Women's Top 5.Polls also give predicted winners of the battles of the 63s, 83s, 47s, 93s and 84+ at Sheffield. As well as answers to whether Perk will total 900 kgs and Anthony McNaughton beats Bobb Matthews total of 1010.5Hosted by Rory Lynch and 6 Pack Lapadat

    Sheffield Preview Show: Women's Division Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 56:56


    A complete breakdown of the upcoming Sheffield event with predictions and debates amongst our expert panel!Hosted by Amelia Potter, Rory Lynch, Eric Helms, Matt Gary and 6 Pack Lapadat

    Sheffield Preview Show: Men's Division Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 58:32


    A complete breakdown of the upcoming Sheffield event with predictions and debates amongst our expert panel!Hosted by Amelia Potter, Rory Lynch, Eric Helms, Matt Gary and 6 Pack Lapadat

    Britt: Rivalry with Sonita, Become the Strongest Woman in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 74:51


    Reigning 84+ kg World Champion Brittany Schlater returns to KOTL to discuss her rivalry with Sonita Muluh, the clash at Sheffield, the rise of the 84+ division, becoming the Strongest Woman in the World and much more.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

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