King Of The Lifts

Matt Gary joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan in a special Arnold Classic preview show! Don't watch the live stream without checking out this show first!

63 kg US Champion Sam Calhoun joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Randy Cooke to discuss her decision to pull for a World record and not a World title in Calgary, the maturing as a lifter that came afterwards, the rise to prominence at the US Raw Nationals, and her growing rivalry with living legend Jen Thompson. Will Sam Calhoun pull for Gold in Sweden at the 2019 World Championships?

63 kg Queen and Bench GOAT Jen Thompson joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss her remarkable come back at age 43 from a career threatening injury to winning the IPF World Champions against the deepest talent our sport has seen! She also discusses the current sports climate, mental fortitude, her rivals in the 63 kg class, and being nominated for IGWA athlete of the year.

Two time IPF World Champion LS McClain joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss what is going on in the Uber competitive 93 kg class, the greats of the past, the greats of today, how instagram has changed the game, why he won't take his shirt off for a social media video, and what is coming in 2019!!

Taylor Atwood joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Robbie Little to discuss his rivalry with Kjell Bakkelund, his showdown with Brett Gibbs, chasing Jesse Norris, how he wants to finish his 74 kg career, and possibly moving into the 83 kg class!!!

6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan discuss Sports Greatest Dynasties, including Powerlifting. Separating myth from legend, hype from statistics, and uncovering the truth supported by the numbers! Tune in and join the great debate!

Lift4Life's John Downing and Nicola Paviglianiti join 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss how Powerlifting is being used as a tool to change lives in Africa!

Meghan Scanlon joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Randy Cooke to discuss how deep into physical and mental prep it her took to run ten marathons and 3 Ironmans. She also discusses how she found Powerlifting, won the US National title in her second year of competing, and getting scouted by the US Olympic Weightlifting team! From the World Championship to the Titan games, Meghan touches on her hopes and goals! Nothing is out of reach!

6 Pack Lapadat goes in on how the sport got to the point that we now have instagram celebrities, large money sponsors, main stream recognition, and large scale platforms to message from. He also takes trolls to task, and explains why you should be voting for Jen Thompson, and supporting the sport and other athletes regardless of politics or direct personal gain...because in the end it benefits us all. Don't understand how? Give this episode a listen!

Australia's Nathan Tanis joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss stepping from the shadows and taking the 83 kg squat World record in possibly the most competitive division in the Powerlifting when it comes to the squat even. Tanis gives details on his training regimen, and what his goals are for the World Championships when he meets Brett Gibbs and Russel Orhii!

Tina Tornado, the Flexx Squad First Lady, joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss being bullied in school, her bodyweight battles, finding Powerlifting, her first date with Joey Flexx, and how they have together built an empire. Also, tips for selecting a coach, and her views on the game!

Former IPF World Champion, and current US Champion, Eli Burks joins 6 Pack Lapadat and Paul Maranzan to discuss his World title win, his views on the opposition, how the game has progressed, mental prep for competing, and his plans for 2019!

Some have named him the uncrowned King. Ashton Rouska joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss his views on the US raw Nationals upset win by David Woolson, who is the true 93 kg best lifter of 2018, who is the one and only GOAT of the 93s, whether he will target the US Open or the IPF World Championships in the future, and chasing Jesse Norris!!

The King Of The Lifts hosts debate who deserves the 2018 Year End awards! Who are the best lifters of the year, best coaches, break through stars, biggest moments, best lifters per event (squat, bench, deadlift), and who to watch in the up coming years!!

6 Pack Lapadat is joined by Paul Maranzan, Randy Cooke and Matt Gary. They each give 3 gifts to Powerlifting.

93 kg US National Champion David Woolson joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss who is the 2018 93 kg lifter of the year, who is the 93 kg GOAT, what is the most prestigious title to win in the calendar year (answers may surprise you), and what he expects with his up coming battles at the World Championship! Also David speaks on his wins over the 93 kg Goliaths!

Rob Ali joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss competing, attempt selection, the evolution of A.I. in programming, the expansion of Powerlifting in Asia, and why not being a shitty person can help you in all aspects of life!

Andrew Hause joins 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan to discuss how he became an apprentice under Eric Lilliebridge, his training methods, future goals, and his fast rising star!

James Strickland discusses with 6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan his riveting childhood story about his father being murdered while trying to save a mother and her child. While growing up as a wild child, James found his stride in sports. As an adult, he would confront his father's murderer in a chilling face to face meeting in prison. James would find Powerlifting in his 30s and has quickly moved up the ranks as one of the World's biggest bench pressers. He now has his sights set on the 700 lbs club!

6 Pack Lapadat & Paul Maranzan debate who is the 2018 lifter of the year for the 93 kg class when we have a lifter win the World Championships, a lifter break the World record total while winning the European Championship, a lifter lift an unofficial World record, and an American Champion who has beaten two of the three lifters in head to head competition. Also discussed, Luke Richardson warning Ray Williams he is entering the Open early, and a look at some of the highlights from the European Championships!