King Of The Lifts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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 2026, the behind the scenes leading up to the event, the event itself and the fallout.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat and Matt Gary

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joe B & Jurins return to KOTL to discuss the upcoming Sheffield event, what they expect from Perk, if Anthony McNaughton should go 120 or 105, Whether Russ will reign supreme over the other 93s, who should replace Agata at Sheffield, the battle of the 47s and 63s, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

63 kg World Champion Alba Bostrom returns to KOTL to discuss the battle of the 63s at Sheffield, her thoughts picking your spots for competing, holding back top lifts from social media, who is on the verge of greatness, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

105 kg World Champion Anthony McNaughton joins KOTL to discuss Worlds, Sheffield, battle Bobb Matthews at a catchweight, and his back story (for the very first time). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

The latest update to the IPF rule changes for 2026!Hosted by Rory Lynch and 6 Pack Lapadat

59 kg World Champion Ivan Campano joins KOTL to discuss his goals for Sheffield, if he thinks 700 kgs will fall in 2026, a clash with Wascar and the other 59s, his advancement and how he has gotten so much stronger so fast, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Two-Time Junior World Champion in the 105 kg class, Regin Stergakis returns to KOTL to discuss his thoughts on his 2025 campaign, the other 105s in the World, Bobb Matthews recent performance, growing the sport in his native land, Powerlifting's stagnant growth, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

2025 Year End Awards, look back at highlights of the year, look ahead to 2026, and great debate of Sheffield vs World Games for significance!Hosted by Matt Gary, Eric Helms, Rory Lynch, and 6 Pack Lapadat

Gavin Adin, Joe B, Perk and Janee Kovacs join 6 Pack Lapadat for the Naughty and nice list, Christmas wish list, a visit from the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, and much more! Get their take on your favorite lifters, the biggest moments and events, and inside insight to their 2025.

Special cross over episode, 6 Pack Lapadat appeared on the Barbells and BS podcast where he discusses the rise of KOTL, how he became a member of the IPF media team, Gaston's intervention that changed his path, his views on the untested division, Joe B's chances as a 93, and much more!Hosted by Barbells and BS

Jayden Lowe and his coach Joey Flexx join KOTL to discuss closing in on Joe B, earning a World title, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

HiBobb Matthews, The Swolefessor Marcellus Williams, and Ashton Rouska join KOTL to discuss Bobb and Ashton's return, key questions about their future (Rondel and McNaughton), whom they have as 2025 lifter of the year, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Matt Gary, Eric Helms, Austin Perkins and 6 Pack Lapadat recaps SBD Austin, the biggest highlights, ask and answer the key questions, discuss the fall out and future implications, and catch up on the latest in Powerlifting news.

KOTL Co-Host Eric Helms discusses his journey as a strength athlete, elite coach in both Powerlifting programming and nutrition, competing since 2005, and finally make it to the Open World Championships in bodybuilding at 42 years old. Eric also reveals a startling back story that shaped his life and set him on the path of falling in love with barbell training. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Eric Helms, Matt Gary, and 6 Pack Lapadat preview SBD Austin and debate the biggest questions surrounding the star studded event.

Multiple time World Champion and World record breaker Meghan Scanlon joins KOTL to discuss rebounding from a Worlds performance she was not proud of to opening a new door at 69 kgs. Meg opens up on whether she will pursue the 63 or 69 kg class in 2026, if she feels she can win a World title at 69 kgs, her possible 3 weight class resume at Worlds, and whom she feels is the 2026 Woman's lifter of the year and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Marcellus Williams AKA The Swolefessor joins KOTL to discuss the upcoming SBD Austin clash between Rondel Hunte and Marcelus' athlete Bobb Matthews. Marcellus also touches on what he believes is the ultimate showdown, GOAT vs GOAT, his death scare that he kept away from the Powerlifting community, Powerliftings breakthru star and comeback, Best lifters of 2025, and updates of his team. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Austin Perkins, Pound For Pound King, details his battle with Joe Borenstein at Avancus, why he is going to chase a 900 kg total at every competition for now on, his state of the Union and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Pana returns to KOTL in an in studio episode that dives into his decision for going to 74 kgs, his goals for his debut, reflections on his performance, his battle to make it to Worlds, his body change, new diet, new program, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Janée Kovacs joins KOTL to discuss her sensational Junior Worlds performance, and statement making performance at Avancus taking the US 69 kg Open record. Now Janee eyes an Open World title in 2026 and speaks on her ambitions to assume control of the division.Janee also dives into her social media takes, her confidence, rivalries, battles, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Enson Inoue was a professional MMA fighter who fought Mark Kerr (subject of the new movie The Smashing Machine, starring The Rock). Enson details how the sport of MMA operated in that era, organized crime's involvement, some behind the scenes stories, and his fight with the legendary Mark Kerr. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Jonathan Cayco joins KOTL and reveals a shocking truth that opens up a deep conversation you will need to hear. Also discussed, a remarkable journey through the Philippines, Russ, Will Ball, the 93s. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadatt

Will Ball, 19 year old 93 kg sensation, joins KOTL to discuss registering the largest total in 93 kg history and taking the lead in the division. Will gives his thoughts on Emil, current World Champion, the US 93s, Gustav Hedlund, and calling our Russel Orhii. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

74 kg Kingpin Austin Perkins joins KOTL to discuss the rise of 74s Elliott and Ilya, his up coming meet at Avancus, hunting down Joe B and the 83s, dropping the hammer at Sheffield, retaining the Pound 4 Pound crown, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

63 kg Junior World Champion Betty Aborah joins KOTL to discuss the battle for the throne, entering the star packed Open, Powerlifting in the Netherlands, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Joey Flexx returns to KOTL to discuss the bizzare and remarkable back story to Junior Worlds, Russ battling the 93s, Cranon's star power and potential, Sonita vs Britt, Jesus and his return, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

The greatest Junior star the World has to offer eye's the pound for pound King (Perk). Elliott Sykes joins KOTL to discuss his Junior Worlds performance, his thoughts on Perk at Open Worlds, Pana and Kjell moving up to the 74s, his future, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

93 kg contender, Gavin Adin, returns to KOTL to discuss his views on the uber stacked classed, Russ and Delaney moving up, Powerlifting's most under appreciated star, the conflict of idolization, confessions of deep mental prep, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

The uncrowned King returns to KOTL to discuss the upcoming clash with Bobb Matthews and Nonso, Jesus Olivares, Haack and Colton, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

The IPF star Bobb Matthews returns to KOTL to discuss the date and location for his long awaited return, Rondel Hunte, Anthony McNaughton, Nonso and the 120s, who is the Pound for Pound King, what he has been up to for the past year, why he left, why he is back, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Full recap of the World Games Women's division. Hosted by Matt Gary, Rory Lynch and 6 Pack Lapadat

A World Games Recap of the Men's division. Hosted by Matt Gary, Rory Lynch and 6 Pack Lapadat.

Elite Powerlifting Coach, John Song, joins KOTL to discuss building the latest star, his swelling roster of talent, the rise of the next World class coach, breaking through as a coach, his thoughts on the game, and much more!

Pana returns to KOTL with a special announcement! He also discusses Kjell at Worlds, the 66s, Kasemsand, his thoughts on Russ, France leaving Worlds without a World Champion, and much more!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Russel Orhii returns to KOTL to discuss his decision to drop out of World Games, moving up to the 93 kg class, his thoughts on the 2025 World Championships, the drama leading into his 93 kg debut, the battles to come, and why we should be excited if he goes to Sheffield.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat