Off The Platform

Pure chaos in the first of many episodes where the hosts from KOTL & OTP come together to talk Powerlifting!

Not one planned topic was followed in this episodes...we did try, but it quickly got off track

Greg, Jackson, 6-Pack and Rory cover RPE, Stem Cells, Hulk Hogan's Meatballs, the USAPL & Laurel Hubbard.....and that's the general theme of this one.

Get the lads together and it's abit of this and that!

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This week boys talk to Aussie Powerlifting Superstar, Gawain Johnstone!

From his early days weightlifting, to coaching super leagues in the US, to 1000kg totals and high fiving Arnold himself at Pro-Raw.

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The lads are joined by the Rhino - Stan Efferding!

From 10 minute walks to the Vertical diet, we'll introduce many of our newer listeners to one of the OG's of the strength world. The original World's Strongest IFBB Pro Bodybuilder.  

And did Stan challenge Mark Bell to a boxing match? 

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The boys are joined by MONSTER bencher Jimmy Kolb.  

#1 ATWR Bencher in the 'Unlimited' class in Openpowerlifting, yes bigger than any multi-ply bench and bigger than the newer 'rubber' bench shirts.

The gloves are off in this tell all interview with Jimmy.

Jimmy talks about how he remains true to single ply, benching that monster bench in a Titan Super Katana shirt....yes the shirt that keeps on giving.  We cover Jimmy's training regime and why he's got a whole lot more in the tank.

What's it like holding 1100+lbs over your chest, tune in to find out.

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This week we debrief the recent Wolfpack Invitational!

We're joined by Jackson, Kris, Hamish and Greg

Hamish tells us about the critical role he played in the warm-up area on the day itself. Hamish also learns a lesson normally learned in your first week in a gym...but'it's a mono bla bla or something to that effect as an excuse.  Seems Hamish has never used a mono either.

Kris turns a computer on for the first time and it goes downhill from there.

Ben Creagh is mentioned in the first 30 seconds and speaking of naturopaths? The boys apologise for giving him grief in our last episode, no scratch that, they don't.

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This week we've got the man and the myth, Ashton Rouska

Recently crowned105kg lifter at the USAPL Raw Nationals, lifting an incredible 805/451.9/821.2 (365.5/205/372.8)....

At 100.4kg bodyweight and aged 24..... can you imagine Ashton in the 120kg class!

We cover this event, his match up with Bryce Lewis, a little bit about training, nutrition, sleep and psychology, and to top if off we talk about IPF Worlds OR The Showdown, where do you want to see Ashton next?

YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/1fGPUGO6dL4

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This episode Jackson & Greg are joined by old mate Hamish Coulter.  The episode was meant to be a range of topics but it quickly descends into chaos, yet somehow we go on for nearly 2hrs.

A brief recap of some of the big events of the year, although that goes off track quickly.  A summary of the Wolfpack event coming up....think we managed to cover that properly.

Some digs at Jackson's new lean figure...does he even lift? Why does his training partner look more jacked? Is 2 chins better than 12....

Video Version: https://youtu.be/tVNfsDR1hzE

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This week we have the founder of the US Open and the California Elite Training Centre, President of the WRPF Americas and Worlds foremost Stem Cell expert, Dr Russell A Kern!

From his roots in Russia to moving to the US, conducting exciting research into the use of Stem Cells in Parkinson's patients, Jackson and Greg discuss the use of Stem Cells in strength sports, the rise of the US Open and best of all.....

A HUGE POWERLIFTING ANNOUNCEMENT.....sure to rock the sport!

Tune in to hear all about it!

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YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/GLZ9SVZOTU8

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Naomi Sheppard joins the boys this week and what a phenomenal rise through the powerlifting ranks!

Debuting onto the scene with a 327.5kg total in 2015, Naomi has hit a 587.5kg total at the BPU Manchester Qualifier in May 2021.

Married to fellow lifter @phoenixperformancetraining and coached by @christian.thibaudeau.thibarmy, we've not yet seen Naomi's best!

Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/Ukz8pjK_cYk

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Controversial title, but there's no doubt Josh is up there with the best.

Josh has immersed himself in and around gyms his whole life. At 16 he was working out and managing a gym in the evenings and weekends.  Josh never stopped asking questions and picking the brains of the worlds best powerlifters.  It's no surprise he was the youngest person ever to bench press 600lbs.

Multiple author. coach and speaker - Josh is in a league of his own.

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