King Of The Lifts
By 6 Pack Lapadat
Mike Slabic: Contempt for competitors, Destined for Gold, 59 kg rivals, Controversial training
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!
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!
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
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
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!
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)
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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)
KOTL hosts recap US Nationals and review the US National Team.
Euros: Pana, 6, Eric Helms & Amelia Potter!
KOTL discusses the highlights and key points of 2026 Euros.
Elliott Sykes & Leanne Le: Perk & Tiff, US Nats & Worlds, more!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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!
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!
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!
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!)
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!
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
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
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!
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
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 1010.5
Hosted by Rory Lynch and 6 Pack Lapadat
Sheffield Preview Show: Women's Division Battles
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
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
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: The upcoming battle at Sheffield, Perk vs the 74s, Russ vs the 93s, who should replace Agata & more!
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
Alba : the battle of the 63s, Sheffield, verge of greatness, Sweden vs USA vs Italy
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
McNaughton: Sheffield, vs Bobb at 110, & his stunning story
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!
The latest update to the IPF rule changes for 2026!Hosted by Rory Lynch and 6 Pack Lapadat
Ivan Campano eyes 700 kgs in the 59 kg class, Wascar and others
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
Regin Stergakis: Thoughts on McNaughton, Rouska, Keenan and Bobb Matthews. Winning Junior Worlds, facing the 105 Open!
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 Debates!
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
2025 Christmas Special (Gavin Adin, Joe B, Perk, Janee Kovacs)
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.
The Shocking Truth about KOTL, Gaston, & the IPF. Also, the untested division, Joe B & the 93s, Russ
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 warns Joe B: Don't miss (at Sheffield)!...I am 100% hitting 900 (kgs)!
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
Bobb Matthews, Marcellus Williams, Ashton Rouska
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
SBD Austin: Highlights, Key Questions, Future fall out
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.
Eric Helms: Open Worlds at 42, the story behind the KOTL Co-Host
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
SBD Austin Preview Show: Will Bobb out total Rondel? Will Jesus make history? Will Meg win it all?
Eric Helms, Matt Gary, and 6 Pack Lapadat preview SBD Austin and debate the biggest questions surrounding the star studded event.
Meghan Scanlon: 63 or 69kg class for 2026? 3 different weight classes, Her female lifter of 2026, & more!
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