#333 Is Strongman the Next WWE? | Ryan Rhodes

Join MEMBERS ONLY to get access to perks!  Support the channel for only $2.99. For only $4.99 a month, get EVERY NEW podcast episode EARLY and AD-FREE. As a member, you'll have access to guest AMAs to get your questions answered. Enjoy the cool elitefts badge next to your profile name as well. Welcome to another podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Today's guest is Ryan Rhodes with co-host Ilya Khazov. Ryan Rhodes is a drug-free pro strongman and 5x World's Strongest Man Masters athlete who's competed in multiple weight classes over his past 26 years in the sport. Thriving in spite of his ND, VAST, C-PTSD and pacemaker implant for Stokes Adams Syndrome, he is recognized as the strongest human cyborg ever and the first pro athlete ever to compete with a battery powered heart. Ryan is also a successful business owner, the producer of 'Clash on the Coast' on ESPN- the first strongman competition ever to air live on TV- and has worked with Disney, Warner/Discovery, NBC and Viamedia among others. Ryan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/honkystrong/ Ilya Khazov, born in Russia and based in Cyprus, is a strongman competitor who holds a Guinness world record for rope jumping with an 80kg anvil, a feat he accomplished on Italian TV. In 2022, he competed in the Strongman Champions League, securing notable placements and lifting a 360kg front loader in Finland. Despite a serious bicep tear, he remains focused on competing at top levels, including the World's Strongest Man. Ilya also excels in martial arts and professional paintball, with his team placing third in Europe. Off the field, he enjoys competitive PC gaming and escape rooms with his wife, Lily.  Ilya's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ilyakhazov.strongman/  SPONSORS  AG1 AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2, and (5) free travel packs in your first box.  Visit https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Marek Health   A telehealth platform specializing in hormone optimization and preventative medicine. Offers self-service labs and guided optimization with competitive pricing.    Save 10% on your first order with code TABLETALK.    Visit Marek Health today: https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk   LMNT    A zero-sugar, naturally-formulated electrolyte drink mix suited for athletes and those on hydration-focused diets.    Receive a free 8-flavor sample pack with any purchase. https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…    RP Hypertrophy App    An advanced training app designed for maximum muscle growth. Early access pricing starts at $24.99.    Visit the provided link for more details and discounts. https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/ CODE: TABLE TALK    elitefts    Offers a wide range of gym equipment and apparel.    Support the show: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/  Save 10% with code TABLETALK.  CODE: TABLETALK    All profits support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast.    SUPPORT THE SHOW    Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew    All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast.    Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/  elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html