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  • Giants Live World Tour Finals Recap: Ondřej Fojtů Win, Record Hercules Hold & Rogue Preview

    Giants Live World Tour Finals Recap: Ondřej Fojtů Win, Record Hercules Hold & Rogue Preview
    Oct 22 2026
    Nick Best and co-host Angry Dad return after missing last week due to travel complications from Nick’s Springfield Armory promotional trip, including a factory tour and Armory Life magazine cover shoot. They answer a listener question about frugality and “choice paralysis,” advising to separate wants from needs (examples: air purifier/keyboard vs new floors) and not feel guilty spending on necessities that improve quality of life. Nick announces he will not travel to Virginia on November 7 and will instead be at the Strength Games in Las Vegas. The episode recaps the Giants Live World Tour Finals in Glasgow: Ondřej Fojtů won by six points, with event highlights including the 210 kg log lift, a heavy deadlift ladder, yoke/farmers, and Mark Felix setting a new Hercules hold record at 103.81 seconds. They discuss athlete recovery, injuries (including Tom Stoltman withdrawing and Evan Singleton’s back issues), preview the Rogue Invitational events, and Nick shares progress in hip-replacement recovery and returning to training.

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    00:00 Back Live Apology
    00:50 Springfield Armory Trip
    04:27 Travel Delays Recap
    05:06 Need Versus Want
    09:07 Vegas Event Update
    10:06 Giants Live Overview
    10:50 Log Lift Highlights
    13:29 Deadlift Ladder Breakdown
    15:28 Yoke Farmers Speed
    18:29 Hercules Hold Record
    21:52 Training Comeback Talk
    23:51 Rowing Strength Lessons
    24:18 Low Row Comeback
    25:05 Giants Live Power Stairs
    26:11 Ondřej Fojtů Dominates Results
    27:52 Injuries And WSM Outlook
    30:32 Rogue Invitational Preview
    31:07 Event By Event Breakdown
    35:07 Athlete Matchups Predictions
    41:34 Recovery And Mobility Goals
    46:29 Sponsor Self Defense Coverage
    49:41 Wrap Up And Next Week

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    51 min
  • Strongman Biceps Tear at America’s Strongest Man: What Happened & Recovery Plans Guest Geoff Laney

    Strongman Biceps Tear at America’s Strongest Man: What Happened & Recovery Plans Guest Geoff Laney
    Oct 8 2026
    Nick Best and Guest Geoff Laney on The Best Experience, thanks Patreon supporter, and announces updated Shopify merch. They answer a nutrition question on white rice as an easy-to-digest carb, using a 40/40/20 macro approach, portioning carbs by daily calories and meals, and noting excess carbs can affect blood sugar. Geoff recaps competing at America’s Strongest Man 105s: placing well on day one (including a 360 block clean and press), then tearing his biceps during a 700-lb frame carry into press medley on day two, still finishing the event but unable to complete bag throws or stones; MRI showed a full tear off the bone and he plans surgery with a sports-focused orthopedic surgeon and has bowed out of OSG while intending to attend and volunteer. They discuss strap choices, frame width/grip, biceps accessory training, hydration/carb strategies, and observations about Trey Mitchell’s high-volume training in extreme heat, before closing with Geoff’s Instagram and reminders to check the Shopify store.

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    00:00 Live Show Kickoff
    00:23 Patreon And Merch Updates
    01:14 White Rice And Macros
    05:45 Americas Strongest Man Recap
    11:42 Bicep Tear Moment
    17:59 Surgery And Recovery Plan
    23:08 Training Fixes And Accessories
    26:20 Recovery Drink And Carb Timing
    30:17 Trey Mitchell Stories
    34:41 Houston Heat Grind
    36:13 Trey Training Volume
    36:47 Fueling And Hydration
    39:02 Brutal Gym Conditions
    43:20 Heat Adaptation Edge
    45:20 Winning Potential And Taper
    47:55 Rogue Trip And Picks
    50:17 Martelle Johnson Spotlight
    51:50 Going Open Class
    57:37 Target Weight Strategy
    01:01:51 Medley Points Tactics
    01:04:43 Wrap Up And Plugs

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    1 h et 8 min
  • How to Win Deep Strongman Contests: Consistency vs Event Wins (America’s Strongest Man)

    How to Win Deep Strongman Contests: Consistency vs Event Wins (America’s Strongest Man)
    Oct 2 2026
    Nick Best and his co-host recap a delayed live podcast after travel and discuss Nick’s rehab progress, including safety bar box squats, stiff-legged deadlifts, and tougher PT bike settings to increase hip range of motion. They answer Patreon questions about strategy in deep strongman fields, emphasizing minimizing point losses over chasing event wins, using Mitchell Hooper’s consistent placings at World’s Strongest Man and the America’s Strongest Man results where Mattell won through consistency while Evan Singleton’s poor finishes and back issues cost him despite three event wins. They preview the Rogue Invitational field and events, noting Hooper as favorite and highlighting threats like Tom Stoltman, Austin Andrade, and Martins Licis. They also recap Olympia weekend fan interactions, a booth contest, merchandise updates, and commentary on Olympia judging and prize payouts.

    Website https://nickbeststrongman.pplx.app/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong

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    00:00 Going Live Catch Up
    00:37 Disney Trip And Training
    02:15 PT Progress Update
    03:29 Patreon And Questions
    04:21 Rogue Strategy Talk
    10:58 Olympia Fan Moments
    13:08 Expo Booth Challenge
    17:48 Stickers Shop And Frost
    20:01 Rogue Invitational Preview
    23:17 Wide Open Strongman Field
    23:51 Reno vs Hooper Rematch
    24:13 Martins Event Breakdown
    26:03 Olympia Weekend Livestream 27:04 Samson vs Nick Scoring Debate
    30:58 Nick Walker Improvements
    31:45 Derek Drops to Third 33:07 Fixing Trunks and Judging
    36:17 Prize Money and People Champ
    37:23 Expo Encounters and Booth Drama
    40:23 Roger Lockridge Shoutout
    41:19 Wrap Up and Thanks

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    43 min
  • Nick Best on Staying Strong for Life Olympia Expo plans, and the free Olympia livestream

    Nick Best on Staying Strong for Life Olympia Expo plans, and the free Olympia livestream
    Sep 24 2026
    Nick Best and his co-host open The Best Experience by answering Patreon fan questions, focusing on whether hip surgery and recovery changed Nick’s definition of strength. Nick says strength is primarily a mindset built on discipline more than motivation, emphasizing slow, methodical progress and staying consistent to regain range of motion and eventually train heavy again. He shares what he’s most proud of in lifting and strongman, including an 870 squat and 2226 total at the US Open, being the first over 50 to deadlift 800+ (815), and strongman records like the Farmer’s Walk in Iceland and a 2791 carousel lift at Paul Anderson’s boys home. They give simple training guidance (3–4 days/week, legs first) and discuss vegetarian protein options, highlighting eggs and challenges of complete proteins. They also preview upcoming strongman events, Olympia Expo plans, and the free Olympia livestream.

    Website https://nickbeststrongman.pplx.app/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong

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    00:00 Going Live Intro
    00:28 Patreon Fan Questions
    00:51 Strength After Surgery
    02:31 Discipline Over Motivation
    04:35 Training For Longevity
    05:55 Proudest Lifts Highlights
    07:57 Family And Legacy
    09:08 Focus And Outworking
    11:13 Vegetarian Fitness QnA
    13:07 Simple Workout Basics 16:35 Vegetarian Protein Tips
    19:39 Food As A Tool
    20:57 Evan Danna Shoutout
    21:42 Rising Strongman Prospects
    22:43 National Titles To World Stage
    23:10 Fall Strongman Calendar
    24:13 Rogue Invitational Hype
    25:51 Olympia Expo Meetups
    26:45 Sandbag Hold Giveaway
    28:05 Olympia Bodybuilding Picks
    31:19 Free Olympia Livestream
    32:40 Expo Events Rundown
    37:28 Travel Plans And Wrapup

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    40 min
  • Giants Live World Tour Finals/World Log Lift Challenge 2026: Control the Controllables, Talk It Out & Meditate

    Giants Live World Tour Finals/World Log Lift Challenge 2026: Control the Controllables, Talk It Out & Meditate
    Sep 17 2026
    Nick Best and co-host the Angry Dad welcome viewers to The Best Experience, and answer Patreon questions. They discuss dealing with anxiety’s physical symptoms (headaches, dizziness, racing heart) by talking to someone who will listen, meditating, focusing on what you can control, and adding basics like hydration. They answer a three-part health Q&A: daily showers are generally beneficial (with caution about harsh soaps and over-washing hair), coffee can be useful for energy and dieting but may be best avoided with cardiovascular issues, high anxiety, sensitivity, or stomach/acid problems, and fasted morning exercise is fine for cardio or lighter training but not ideal for heavy lifting. They advise strategically managing contest schedules for a young strongman to stay healthy for major shows, preview Giants Live World Tour Finals/World Log Lift Challenge 2026 in Glasgow with key athletes and guest lifters, and share updates on Nick’s rehab and training, upcoming Olympia/Expo plans, merch, and Nick’s Nevada range/CCW instruction.

    Website https://nickbeststrongman.pplx.app/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong

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    00:00 Show Kickoff 00:25 New Member Shoutout
    01:03 Anxiety Symptom Tips
    03:39 Mic Trouble Break
    04:09 Hydration and Controllables
    05:57 Daily Shower and Haircare
    07:44 Coffee Pros and Cons
    10:26 Fasted Training Advice
    12:38 Coaching Young Strongman
    19:26 Giants Live 2026 Preview
    20:25 Log Lift and Special Guests
    21:45 Luke Stoltman Loglift
    22:51 Andre Dark Horse
    23:24 Is Loglift Capped
    25:23 World Tour Finals Picks
    27:11 Farmers Carry Tips
    28:49 Deadlift Ladder Strategy
    30:25 Olympia Weekend Plans
    33:04 Training Rehab Update
    38:47 CCW Range Coaching

    42:16 Wrap Up And Outro

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    43 min
  • Strongman Competition Mental Toughness: Deadlift Records and Evolution

    Strongman Competition Mental Toughness: Deadlift Records and Evolution
    Sep 10 2026
    Nick Best and co-host Angry Dad host a Patreon livestream answering audience questions about strongman and training. Nick explains that many contests don’t match training and highlights lessons in staying composed and adapting on the fly, citing changing implements and conditions at World’s Strongest Man, Fit Expo, and IFSA Worlds, including a brick-surface cart pull, a low axle deadlift off deflated tires, and learning unfamiliar events in Iceland; he also stresses having a short memory between events. He describes career opportunities created by strongman, including a TLC “World’s Strongest Family” video that led to more gigs, an unrealized “Texas Strongman” pilot, and the later show “The Strongest Man in History,” plus other TV appearances. He advises that 20-minute workouts can still build fitness with intent. They discuss Raul Flores’ 511 kg deadlift record, how bars, training, nutrition, and recovery have evolved, and preview upcoming Giants Live and Olympia plans.

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    00:00 Going Live and Patreon
    00:50 Staying Composed in Chaos
    02:14 Worlds and Fit Expo Lessons
    05:25 Iceland Events and Records
    06:32 Mental Toughness and Short Memory
    08:09 Strongman Opens Doors
    08:35 TLC Viral Video to TV Show
    13:40 Texas Pilot and Funny Stories
    15:11 Quick Workouts That Work
    18:08 Deadlift Records and Evolution
    22:33 Deadlift Records Evolve
    23:19 Deadlift Bar Advantage
    25:15 How High Can It Go
    26:38 New 511kg Record Recap
    28:12 Raul Strongman Limits
    31:09 Standouts Evans And Mateus
    36:09 Next Giants Live Preview
    37:32 Rogue And Olympia Plans
    38:46 Free Olympia Livestream
    40:09 Wrap Up And Sign Off

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    41 min
  • Strongman Points Strategy: How Tristan Hoath Won Canada’s Strongest Man by 2 Points

    Strongman Points Strategy: How Tristan Hoath Won Canada’s Strongest Man by 2 Points
    Sep 3 2026
    Nick Best and Angry Dad answer Patreon questions, starting with Nick’s post–hip surgery recovery: a major win is stepping forward out of the shower, and next milestones include getting an exercise bike, transitioning to outpatient PT, pushing range of motion, getting closer to his toes, and improving step-up height while managing soreness. They then break down how Tristan Hoath won Canada’s Strongest Man by two points over Maxime Boudreault, explaining six-event strategy, consistency, and how Boudreault’s zero on the 800-lb car deadlift created the decisive point swing despite winning multiple events. They discuss upcoming deadlift hype around Hafthor Bjornsson vs Raoul Flores, attempts and jumps, and pressure on Flores to match training on meet day. They note the Shaw Classic (Strongest Man on Earth) returning next year, upcoming guest interviews, Olympia meet-and-greet plans, finishing antibiotics and CT follow-ups after infection, and Nick’s “Monster Mash” diet and salt/bone-broth/yogurt digestion tips.

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    00:00 Live Show Kickoff
    00:22 Patreon QandA Begins
    00:44 Recovery Wins and Milestones
    02:04 Outpatient PT and Training Goals
    05:50 Canada Strongest Man Breakdown
    08:52 Points Strategy and Consistency
    13:34 Contest Takeaways and Future Trips
    17:06 Upcoming Guests and Topics
    17:41 Thor vs Raoul Deadlift Hype
    20:01 Attempts Strategy and Pressure
    23:29 Rogue Prep and Mindset
    25:12 Shaw Classic Returns
    26:01 Behind Shaw Teamwork
    27:39 Athletes And Format
    28:42 Meet And Greet Plans
    29:28 Training Comeback Mindset
    30:42 Hill Work And Rehab
    31:42 Odyssey Movie Review
    34:37 Antibiotics And Recovery
    37:10 Monster Mash Recipe
    40:51 Salt And Hydration Truths
    43:35 Wrap Up And Merch

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    46 min
  • Thomas Inch Dumbbell vs Deadlift: What It Really Tests (Grip vs Overall Strength

    Thomas Inch Dumbbell vs Deadlift: What It Really Tests (Grip vs Overall Strength
    Aug 27 2026
    Nick Best and co-host Angry Dad thank viewers, promote their Wednesday 7 PM PST livestream and Patreon Q&A, then answer a question about why one-arm deadlifts on the Thomas Inch dumbbell are far lower than two-hand deadlifts. Nick explains the difference is primarily grip and handle thickness: deadlift bars are thinner and easier to hold, while the Inch dumbbell’s thick handle and rotation make it a test of grip/hand strength rather than overall body strength, which deadlift better indicates. They discuss strength comparisons using DOTS/Wilks-style formulas instead of bodyweight ratios and share an anecdote of American Ninja Warrior athletes failing to lift the Inch dumbbell. They preview the Strongman Open/World Deadlift Championships (Sept 5, 2026, Birmingham), discussing Raul Flores’ 504 kg practice pull, strict lockouts, key events, and other upcoming contests, plus Nick’s surgery recovery, diet adjustments, and condolences for flooding in Nepal/Tibet.

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    00:00 Welcome and Patreon Plug 01:04 One Arm Deadlift Question 01:42 Thomas Inch Grip Explained 03:36 Strength to Weight Formulas 06:28 Ninja Grip Storytime 08:04 Who Can Push Thor 13:32 Strongman Open Lineup 14:55 Event Breakdown and Strategy 16:29 Load and Push Technique 18:05 Event Lineup Preview 18:33 How to Watch Live 19:09 Who Could Win 19:38 Speed and Efficiency 20:25 Upcoming Contests 20:55 Canada Heavy Shows 22:30 Travel and Expo Plans 23:15 Recovery Progress Update 26:34 Diet and Kidney Health 30:00 Flood Tragedy Reflections 32:28 Closing Thanks

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    33 min