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King Of The Lifts

6 Pack Lapadat
Powerlifting
World Championships
Sheffield
World Games
Weight Cutting
Mental Health
Strength Training
SBD Austin
Bob Matthews
Taylor Atwood
Jonathan Garcia
World Championship
IPF
Russ
Jesus Olivares
Nutrition
Turbo Tiff
Weight Classes
IPF World Championships
IPF Worlds

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.

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Latest Episodes

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 ... more

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

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

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 P4... more

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Recent Guests

Rondell Hunt
Top competitor in 120kg class, world champion contender
Team USA
Episode: Worlds 2026 Preview: Men's Division
Etienne El-Shair
Defending 105/120s champion, top lifter from Lebanon
Lebanon Team
Episode: Worlds 2026 Preview: Men's Division
Christian Ayan-Dokun
GB lifter, strong deadlift and overall contender
Team GB
Episode: Worlds 2026 Preview: Men's Division
Anthony McNaughton
Dominant 105/120s contender, front-runner in 105s group
Team GB
Episode: Worlds 2026 Preview: Men's Division
Lucas Wise
Canadian lifter with strong totals, potential podium threat
Canada
Episode: Worlds 2026 Preview: Men's Division
Kjell Bakkelund
Powerlifter, multiple world titles in different weights
Norway, international powerlifting circuit
Episode: Kjell Bakkelund & Austin Nikolai: Worlds, GOAT talk, P4P talk, & much more!
Ade Omisakin
Elite powerlifter on the 83kg/93kg scene
Powerlifting community (UK/Global)”
Episode: Joe B, Jurins and Ade: The battle for Worlds, podium 900, which will battle the 93s next!
Emil Krastev
World-class powerlifter
(mentioned)
Episode: Will Ball & Emil Krastev: The battle, if Russ will respond, and much more!
Alyssa-Joy Spence
Staff at AUT, SPRINS, Sport Research Institute, New Zealand
AUT SPRINS, New Zealand Powerlifting Federation
Episode: Science helping Powerlifting rules & studying Specificity in training

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6 Pack Lapadat
Host of the show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 743 ratings
  • Best podcast ever! Thank you!

    I’ve been following this podcast since I started Powerlifting 3 years ago. But today I have to thank you. Leaving work an hour later, tired and stressed, the Episode of the -120kg worlds recap set me up for my training session during the hour journey to the gym. Thank you so much! Fun, fresh, funny, exciting, about people and powerlifting!!! 🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MartiParty111
    Italya year ago
  • Unrivalled sports podcast.

    There’s really no equal in sports podcasting, which might seem odd when you consider it’s dedicated to a niche sport.

    I do wonder if 6 Pack Lapadat had been invested in a mainstream sport like he is in powerlifting when he might be putting out into the world. I think it’d be a case of not if he’d be in the conversation as an all time great sports broadcaster but where in the top 5 you put him.

    As it is, if you’re a fan of powerlifting or just like to lift and watch big events like Sheffield, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VicDienekes
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Low quality content

    If you wanna hear about how cool it is to be an elite athlete and how great the IPF and worlds are then listen to this. If you want real substance, look elsewhere

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    johnjm3
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome!

    It’s great you get to hear from all of the strongest raw powerlifters and learn about them. 10/10 recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sollizlew
    United States5 years ago
  • Absolutely Strengthening

    Just a great balls to the wall strength podcast!!! Real interviews from the strength athletes you either love or hate but either way you get the real of the real from them. Couldn't ask for a more personal get to the point interviewer. Just a great podcast for any iron athlete.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dossbossfitness
    United States6 years ago

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Commenters value deep dives with elite athletes and analysts, highlighting unique guest perspectives and long-form conversations.
Listeners praise the show's energy and access to top lifters, calling it must-listen for powerlifting fans.
Some listeners critique inconsistent audio quality and pacing, citing it as a barrier to full engagement.

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Talking Points

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Worlds 2026 Preview: Women's Division
Q: Between Sarah and Joy, who wins the 57 kilo class world championship?
Sarah is favored by Rory's team due to her consistent performance and recent lift trajectory, though Joy's consistency and brutal deadlift make the result uncertain and highly competitive.
Worlds 2026 Preview: Men's Division
Q: Who has the biggest potential deadlift on the day in the 83kg group?
The panel suggests potential contenders in the 83kg group include Joe Borenstein and Jern's Kingambo with strong deadlifts, but final outcomes depend on lift selection and execution under competition day conditions.
Austin Nikolai & Mike Slabic: US Nats, Worlds, bitter rivals
Q: How did the drastic body weight cut affect your performance and mindset?
Lifters acknowledge the weight cut is challenging but frame it as a strategic trade-off that sharpens focus and unlocks potential, while stressing that preparation and confidence can still drive big numbers.
USA Nats Battles: Women's Preview Show
Q: Who do you think takes the 69kg battle at US Nationals?
A joint view suggests Janee Kovacs to win by pulling last and leveraging her deadlift advantage, though Crumb remains a serious challenger and the outcome is on a knife-edge depending on day-of conditions.
Russel Orhii on Sheffield: Did he quit? What happened? Joey Flexx, US Nats & much more!
Q: Did you quit?
I didn't quit; I faced unexpected challenges during the competition that affected my performance.

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A high-energy, in-depth show focused on powerlifting culture, competition strategy, and the evolution of weight classes. Guests range from elite lifters and coaches to scientists and analysts, delivering not only training insight and race-tested prep tactics but also behind-the-scenes stories from major meets. The host brings bold takes, candid anecdotes, and quick-hit analysis, creating a punchy, unedited vibe that fans of the sport often crave. This program is particularly notable for its access to top competitors, cross-border rivalries, and exploration of sport-wide issues like judging, weight-cutting, and federation structures, all balanced with entertainment and showmanship.

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1. Rondell Hunt
2. Etienne El-Shair
3. Christian Ayan-Dokun
4. Anthony McNaughton
5. Lucas Wise
6. Kjell Bakkelund
7. Ade Omisakin
8. Emil Krastev

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