In this episode of the Shaw Strength Podcast, Brian and Keri Shaw sit down with Matt and Gnon DuBoise, the husband-and-wife team behind Carolina Coops, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, family, and the unexpected impact of backyard chickens. They dive into the realities of building a business from the ground up, the importance of partnership and shared purpose, and how a love for quality living; whether through food, parenting, or craftsmanship, shapes their daily lives. From Matt’s childhood fascination with incubated chicks to Brian’s commitment to sourcing the best nutrition.

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On this episode, Brian sits down with Bert Sorin to dive into the legacy of strength training, the origins of Sorinex, and the profound impact of Bert’s father, Richard Sorin, on the strength community. From growing up surrounded by feats of strength to pioneering world-class training equipment, Bert shares stories of dedication, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. They discuss the cost of winning, the lessons learned from elite competition, and Brian’s own journey from Strongman to Arm Wrestling. 

In this episode of the Shaw Strength Podcast, Brian sits down with legendary pro arm wrestler Todd Hutchings to dive into his incredible career. Known for his dominant performances and unmatched strength, Todd shares stories from his journey in the sport, what it takes to compete at the highest level, and the mindset that has fueled his success. 

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In this episode, Brian sits down with Cujo (Robert Teschner), a former fighter pilot turned leadership coach, to discuss his incredible journey from a military upbringing to flying F-15s and becoming a Top Gun instructor. Cujo shares how his family's refugee roots shaped his path, the intense challenges of military aviation, and the life-altering cancer diagnosis that forced him to pivot. Now, he applies the lessons of high-performance teams to the business world, helping others develop resilience, leadership, and a winning mindset.

In this episode of the Shaw Strength Podcast, Brian sits down with world champion arm wrestler and renowned commentator Neil Pickup to discuss his journey into arm wrestling and what drove him to become one of the best in the sport. Neil shares how he first got involved, the challenges he faced, and the mindset that led him to success. The conversation also turns to Brian’s potential future in arm wrestling, with Neil offering expert insight into how Brian’s incredible strength could translate to the table and what it would take for him to compete at a high level.

In this episode of the Shaw Strength Podcast, Brian Shaw talks with rising professional strongman Lucas Hatton about his journey from football to strength sports, his love for training, and the key moments that shaped his career. Lucas shares how his competitive drive led him to powerlifting and strongman, his breakthrough at America’s Strongest Man and SMOE, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. They discuss the challenges of competing at the highest level, the importance of smart training, and what it takes to build a lasting career in strongman.

In this episode of the Shaw Strength Podcast, Brian sits down with Craig Stevenson, President of Undefined Nutrition. Craig shares his journey, from his early ventures in website creation and sports supplement marketing to his time working with iconic supplement brands like MuscleTech. He opens up about the exponential growth of top supplement companies and the rise of popular products like SlimQuick and NxLabs. Craig also discusses the challenges he faced, including being sued for $110 million after SlimQuick's success began drawing customers away from Hydroxycut. 

In this episode, Brian sits down with his longtime friend & training partner Steve to talk about his incredible journey in strength sports. From overcoming childhood struggles through lifting to building his own equipment and eventually competing in strongman, Steve shares how the gym gave him discipline, confidence, and purpose.

They discuss the differences between team and individual sports, the old-school days of making strongman equipment, and the mindset needed to push past limits. Steve also opens up about a devastating injury that ruptured both quad tendons, his relentless recovery, and his future goals in bodybuilding.

In this episode, Brian sits down with his wife, Keri, to talk about some major projects they’ve been working on, both personally and professionally. Brian and Keri open up about homeschooling their two boys—a decision they say was one of the best they've ever made. They talk about their mission in 2025:  to change people's lives via multiple outlets. Their brand-new custom fitness and nutrition app, designed with one mission in mind—to help people become the strongest versions of themselves, both physically and mentally, will be launching soon. Brian also shares exciting updates on his new book and documentary that are in the works. Additionally, they share Shaw Classic updates, including the exciting news of bringing professional arm wrestling to the main stage in 2025.