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  • SHOCKING Regrets + Biggest Strongman Mindsets: Shaw vs Hall Docs & Hip Replacements

    SHOCKING Regrets + Biggest Strongman Mindsets: Shaw vs Hall Docs & Hip Replacements
    May 7 2026
    Nick Best and his co-host welcome a new Patreon member and answer questions about what Nick would redo in his World’s Strongest Man career, citing three key moments: pushing too hard in a qualifying keg carry then being too conservative in a rock-bag medley, taking bad squat warmup advice in 2013 China that put his back out after travel delays, and playing conservative on the 2017 elephant carry despite having more distance. They discuss the value and pitfalls of modern coaching and the importance of knowing rules and recording event testing. Nick compares Brian Shaw’s and Eddie Hall’s documentaries, emphasizing their relentless competitive mindsets, and argues Eddie’s 1,041 axle deadlift is more impressive than the 1,100 deadlift-bar pull. Nick then explains his upcoming bilateral hip replacements, detailing bone spurs, recovery expectations, and his goal to return to heavy lifting without pain.

    00:00 Show Intro and Patreon
    01:19 Welcome New Member
    01:46 WSM Do-Over Events
    05:44 Coaching and Competing
    11:29 Shaw vs Hall Docs
    17:28 Deadlift Bar Rant
    20:41 Hip Replacement Update
    26:03 Rehab Plan and Mindset
    33:22 Closing Thoughts

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    34 min
  • Nick Best WSM 2026 Recap

    Nick Best WSM 2026 Recap
    Apr 30 2026
    Nick Best and co-host discuss Patreon perks, then answer questions about sponsorship and prize money at World’s Strongest Man, arguing sponsorships are still strong but limited by small grandstands and suggesting more seating and general admission to boost local revenue and sponsors. They explain bodybuilding can direct more money to athletes because it isn’t produced as a major TV show, while WSM has massive broadcast costs and staffing. They recap this year’s WSM in Myrtle Beach, noting improved athlete treatment, venues, and facilities versus past years, while criticizing some event setup choices (stage/platform issues and a box flip causing Austin a concussion). They highlight a tight finish between Hooper and Rayo on stones, Trey earning a podium spot, Martin announcing he’ll return next year, and praise several athletes while emphasizing competition-day details and strategy.

    00:00 Show Kickoff
    00:51 Patreon Welcome
    01:33 Sponsorship Question
    02:31 Fixing Crowd Revenue
    05:42 Athlete Safety Upgrades
    07:50 Strongman vs Bodybuilding
    11:13 Whats Different Now
    13:58 Coaching And Prep Tips
    16:44 Reno vs Hooper Recap
    18:45 Log Lift Turning Point
    21:29 Stones Finale Breakdown
    23:24 Trey Secures Podium
    24:04 Training Tweaks Ahead
    24:50 Dangerous Box Flip
    25:32 Austin Concussion Withdrawal
    27:14 Finals Highlights Recap
    29:16 Evan Mental Game
    31:45 Qualifier Scoring Changes
    35:00 Stone Medley Chaos
    36:38 Crowd Moments And Shirts
    37:14 Wrap Up And Thanks
    38:41 Pavlo Fourth Place Praise
    40:21 Closing Thoughts And Signoff

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

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    43 min
  • INSANE Worlds Strongest Man 2026 Predictions + Calf Strain Recovery Tips

    INSANE Worlds Strongest Man 2026 Predictions + Calf Strain Recovery Tips
    Apr 23 2026
    Nick Best hosts a live episode of The Best Experience, welcomes new Patreon members, and answers a listener question about a month-long calf injury after extensive hiking and a massage. He suggests icing in ice water to reduce inflammation, restoring range of motion with light stretching, delaying deep massage until later healing, gradually strengthening with light calf raises, and allowing 6–8 weeks before heavier loading, while also emphasizing hydration, sodium, and potassium to prevent cramps and tears. The conversation then shifts to what fans underestimate about performing at World’s Strongest Man across multiple days, focusing on mental shutdown, sleep, timed fueling and fluids, rest between events, and recovery routines. Nick and Ben give detailed group-by-group heat predictions and discuss finals events, ultimately leaning toward Mitchell Hooper as the likely winner while noting Tom Stoltman, Trey Mitchell, and Evan Singleton as major factors and stressing that contest day can change everything.

    00:00 Show Kickoff Live
    00:50 Patreon Shoutouts
    01:42 Calf Pain Recovery Tips
    05:42 Hydration Electrolytes Fuel
    07:01 Worlds Strongest Man Prep
    13:36 WSM Group One Breakdown
    20:08 WSM Group Two Breakdown
    26:52 WSM Group Three Breakdown
    32:42 Dark Horse Eddie
    33:31 Group Four Breakdown
    39:52 Group Five Rivalries
    40:26 Group Five Event Picks
    48:23 Who Makes Finals
    49:48 Finals Events Preview
    52:45 Deadlift Strategy Talk
    56:42 Max Log And Stones
    59:53 Overall Winner Predictions

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

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    1 h et 2 min
  • SHOCKING Strongman Secrets: Nick Best & Big James on Granite Stones, Supplements, and Deadlift Controversy

    SHOCKING Strongman Secrets: Nick Best & Big James on Granite Stones, Supplements, and Deadlift Controversy
    Apr 16 2026
    Nick Best hosts a live episode with longtime training partner “Big James,” discussing their strongman history since 2009, James’s 200kg granite stone world record at FIBO, and Nick’s recent 700lb squat PR at age 42. They answer a fan question about strength training for bone density and the benefits and cautions of vitamin D3, zinc, and selenium, emphasizing tracking variables and bloodwork. James recounts starting strongman in 2003, qualifying for Giants Live, and competing at events like Fit Expo and Sin City Strongman. They preview World’s Strongest Man contenders, discuss the Enhanced Games deadlift and how flexible bars affect deadlift integrity, and touch on supportive gear for longevity. James plugs Tactical Night Vision Company and Task Force 70 and shares his Instagram handle.

    James Rude
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/real_strong_tactical/
    Tactical Night Vision https://tnvc.com/shop/category/training-classes/
    Task force 70 https://www.tf70.org/

    00:00 Show Kickoff
    00:54 Meet Big James
    02:03 Granite Stone Grip
    02:27 Fan Question Space Lifting
    04:14 Supplements And Doctors
    06:40 Track Variables Carefully
    07:47 Vitamin D And Selenium Safety
    09:10 Nick Squat PR
    10:57 Conjugate Training Explained
    12:15 How James Met Nick
    15:24 Strongman Career Highlights
    17:40 Firearms Instructor Life
    20:21 Worlds Strongest Man Plans
    22:21 Fit Expo Yoke Medley
    23:18 Event Win Breakdown
    24:59 Worlds Contenders Talk
    25:40 Martins Training Memories
    27:28 Attic Water Heater Chaos
    29:35 FIBO Stone Record Prep
    32:35 Highland Games And Loss
    33:31 Travel Plans And Deadlift Hype
    36:19 Bendy Bars Debate
    39:11 Gear Longevity Tips
    44:47 Night Vision Shoutouts
    47:55 Final Thanks And Wrap

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

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    49 min
  • INSIDE Worlds Strongest Man 2026 Prep: Nick’s Full Blueprint + Fighting Fake News

    INSIDE Worlds Strongest Man 2026 Prep: Nick’s Full Blueprint + Fighting Fake News
    Apr 9 2026
    The hosts go live, plug their Patreon tiers, welcome new member, and answer a question about protecting others from fake news by staying calm, educating through discussion, and holding media to being honest, fair, and impartial, while criticizing partisan news, corporate influence, and political incentives; they also call for restoring an updated FCC Fairness Doctrine and stricter accountability for politicians and NGOs. The episode then pivots to a detailed Worlds Strongest Man 2026 preparation blueprint: how to plan once invited, study event order and rules, train the full contest in sequence in the final weeks, and build strategies for circus medley overhead, squat for reps, truck pull, natural stone medley, and finals events like max log, Titan Toss, deadlift-for-reps options, and Atlas Stones. Nick also covers contest-week nutrition, recovery timing, gear/tacky/shoe choices, and mindset, and they close by encouraging Patreon support and future guests.

    00:00 Going Live and Patreon
    01:37 Fighting Fake News
    04:52 Media Bias and Ownership
    07:03 Fixing Politics and Healthcare
    10:23 Fairness Doctrine and Accountability
    11:32 NGO Money and Common Truth
    14:40 Worlds Strongest Man Prep
    19:31 Event Strategy Overhead Medley
    21:53 Squat for Reps Tactics
    23:46 Rules And Advantages
    24:03 Squat Prep And Surfaces
    25:25 Truck Pull Heavy Vs Speed
    26:42 Shoe Grip Hacks
    27:07 Natural Stone Medley Tactics
    29:33 Finals Medley Safety Talk
    31:53 Max Log Attempt Strategy
    33:25 Titan Toss Training
    34:21 Deadlift For Reps Gameplan
    35:46 Stones After Deadlifts
    37:27 Contest Nutrition And Gut Safety
    40:01 Mindset Recovery And Weather Prep
    41:22 Gear Checklist And Sleep Setup
    44:15 Wrap Up And Next Guests

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

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    46 min
  • INSANE Prep Secrets: Trey Mitchell on WSM Events, Grip Training, Max Log & AI Conspiracies | Nick Best

    INSANE Prep Secrets: Trey Mitchell on WSM Events, Grip Training, Max Log & AI Conspiracies | Nick Best
    Apr 2 2026
    Nick Best hosts a live Q&A for Patreon members with Trey Mitchell and Ben, discussing discipline and learning strongman skills by mastering event rules, technique details, and individualized training cycles while seeking advice to prevent injuries. They address a conspiracy theory about celebrity clones by recommending not engaging with such content, blocking sources, and quickly swiping past unwanted posts to reduce algorithmic exposure, noting AI makes fake media harder to detect. The conversation shifts to Trey’s recent Arnold performance and excitement for a max log at World’s Strongest Man, plus preparation for farmers into power stairs, overhead medley strategy, grip work (plate finger holds, behind-the-back barbell holds, arm-over-arm), truck/bus pull training alternatives, and using equipment tweaks like taping bars and liquid chalk. Trey also mentions gym upgrades, Facebook Marketplace buys, and his sponsors SBD, Belfast Formula, and John Henry Meats.

    Trey Mitchell
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/berserkerlifter/
    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BigThicket

    00:00 Patreon Live Kickoff
    01:12 Discipline From Lifting
    02:54 Learning Events Properly
    04:11 Technique And Training Cycles
    06:03 Sharing Knowledge And Safety
    07:10 Clones Conspiracies And AI
    10:11 Trey Arnold Highlights
    12:09 Grip Prep And Farmers
    14:58 Quick Turnaround Recovery
    15:34 Chad Stories And Toughness
    17:59 Nick Hip Surgery Plan
    19:43 Power Stairs And Speed Work
    21:52 Training Crew And Content
    25:19 Gym Tech And Heat Training
    28:32 Home Gym Marketplace Finds
    33:00 Beefing Up Equipment
    34:14 Trump Deadlift Plans
    36:23 Truck Pull Training Hacks
    42:13 Overhead Medley Strategy
    48:00 Circus Bar Setup Tips
    52:47 Chad Coaching Stories
    55:07 Worlds Prep Check In
    01:02:24 Food Content And Sponsors
    01:07:30 Final Thanks And Sign Off

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

    Nick Best https://lnk.bio/NickBest

    Nick Best Merch https://nickbeststrongman.myshopify.com



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    1 h et 9 min
  • SHOCKING Truth About Strongman Culture, Worlds Prep & Staying Informed Without Losing Your Peace With Chad Coy

    SHOCKING Truth About Strongman Culture, Worlds Prep & Staying Informed Without Losing Your Peace With Chad Coy
    Mar 26 2026
    Welcome new Patreon members and discuss a listener question about whether to avoid U.S. news due to tragic war footage, concluding it’s important to stay informed while not letting it overwhelm daily life and to make choices like not supporting companies that support war. Joined by strongman veteran Chad Coy, they talk about the strongman community’s unusually supportive “family” culture despite intense competition, mentoring athletes to the pro level, and the value of coaching honesty and continuous education. Chad shares his work with the Prey Speed School helping gym owners, notes growth in youth sports performance, and previews upcoming events including Worlds in Myrtle Beach, emphasizing conditioning for heat and humidity. They also cover judging standards, training journals, avoiding constant gym PRs, and coaching accountability.

    00:00 Live Show Kickoff
    00:52 Welcoming Patreon Members
    01:30 Staying Informed About War
    04:28 Strongman Community Culture
    08:01 Mentorship and Pro Path
    10:49 Coaching and Day Job
    13:28 Worlds Format and Conditioning
    15:35 Training for Heat and Humidity
    17:51 Beards and Strongman Banter
    20:07 Longevity and GOAT Debates
    24:38 Enhanced Games and Drug Talk
    26:31 Coaching Philosophy and Learning
    30:41 Young Athlete Mindset
    31:40 Train With Consistency
    32:27 Peak For Competition
    33:04 Coach Accountability
    33:51 Training Journal Habit
    36:07 Find Your Best System
    37:20 Velocity Based Deadlift
    38:54 Nutrition And Recovery Talk
    40:30 Judging And Rule Calls
    49:08 Strongman Stories And Implements
    55:16 Invites Jobs And Purpose
    57:54 Wrap Up And Farewell

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

    Nick Best https://lnk.bio/NickBest

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    1 h
  • SHOCKING Differences: Powerlifting vs Olympic Weightlifting + Strongman Culture & Worlds Predictions

    SHOCKING Differences: Powerlifting vs Olympic Weightlifting + Strongman Culture & Worlds Predictions
    Mar 19 2026
    Nick Best and Ben welcome new Patreon member Men and answer questions about training, explaining differences between powerlifting (squat, bench, deadlift) and Olympic weightlifting (clean & jerk, snatch), including the higher technical demand, explosiveness, and potential injury risks of Olympic lifts while noting both are accessible with proper coaching. They discuss how many gym-goers lack intention and mind-muscle connection, stressing structured training, learning from experienced coaches who teach independence, tracking what works, and balancing knowledge with experience. They also cover strongman’s supportive culture, sharing competition “tricks,” camaraderie built from earlier low-budget days, and how mutual support can help other industries. The episode includes thoughts on peaking for World’s Strongest Man after the Arnold, contenders to watch, plans to attend Worlds and the invitation-only Enhanced Games in Vegas, and an update that Nick’s 75-year-old mother is recovering well after a rollover car accident.

    00:00 Show Kickoff
    01:04 Patreon Perks
    02:02 Olympic Lifting Basics
    03:51 Powerlifting vs Risk
    06:19 Coaching and Limits
    07:56 Train With Purpose
    10:56 Good Trainers Teach
    13:57 Learn and Experiment
    16:01 Strongman Community
    17:36 Sharing Contest Tricks
    18:39 Strongman Brotherhood
    19:48 Old School Worlds Stories
    20:39 Money and Growth
    22:15 Teamwork Beyond Sport
    23:16 Arnold to Worlds Prep
    25:09 Top Contenders Breakdown
    27:44 Meetups and Events 2
    9:04 Nick Mom Update
    30:49 Final Sendoff

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

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    32 min