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The Best Experience
by Bulman Media
The Best Experience Podcast isn’t just a show — it’s a front-row seat into the life, mind, and world of one of the strongest men on the planet. Join Nick Best as he goes beyond the barbell, sharing unfiltered conversations about strength, mindset, philosophy, politics, and life’s toughest challenges. From behind-the-scenes Strongman stories to thought-provoking discussions on the world around us, every episode delivers raw honesty, real lessons, and a dose of motivation you can feel. This is more than a podcast.It’s a challenge to think bigger, live stronger, and never settle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.
Episodes
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Strongman Biceps Tear at America’s Strongest Man: What Happened & Recovery Plans Guest Geoff Laney
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…
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How to Win Deep Strongman Contests: Consistency vs Event Wins (America’s Strongest Man)
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,...
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Nick Best on Staying Strong for Life Olympia Expo plans, and the free Olympia livestream
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...
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Giants Live World Tour Finals/World Log Lift Challenge 2026: Control the Controllables, Talk It Out & Meditate
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…
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Strongman Competition Mental Toughness: Deadlift Records and Evolution
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...
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Strongman Points Strategy: How Tristan Hoath Won Canada’s Strongest Man by 2 Points
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...
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Thomas Inch Dumbbell vs Deadlift: What It Really Tests (Grip vs Overall Strength
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:...
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Rehab After Double Hip Replacement: Mobility-First Plan to Return to Heavy Lifting
Nick Best and co-host Angry Dad welcome new community members and answer two listener questions. Nick shares his biggest takeaway from filming The Strongest Man in History: seize rare opportunities by going all-in, noting the show’s strong placements, unrealized second season plans, and how COVID...
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PICC Line Removed After Bone Infection (E. coli): 6 Months Oral Antibiotics, Rehab & Mindset
Nick Best and Angry Dad go live to share a major health update: Nick’s PICC line is out after a deep bone infection involving E. coli, and he’ll continue six months of oral antibiotics to prevent recurrence. Nick describes minimal side effects managed with daily Greek yogurt, sun sensitivity, and...
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Comeback Update + Neck Pain Fixes, Lost History Channel Season 2 Plans, Olympia Picks & Powerlifting Truth
Nick Best and The Angry Dad host The Best Experience, plug Patreon tiers for livestream access and fan Q&A, and answer a question about neck/shoulder stiffness from computer and phone use by recommending frequent movement breaks, neck mobility, towel-resisted neck strengthening, and improved...
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Recovery Update + INSANE Strongman Results (North American, Bubba Wins Open!) | Nick Best
Nick Best and his co-host thank viewers and Patreon “inner circle” members, welcome new paid member and answer fan questions. Nick shares a detailed recovery update after hip surgeries and infection treatment, noting six days left of IV antibiotics through August 4, a follow-up with an infectious...
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SHOCKING Updates: Thor’s 511kg Deadlift Miss, McGregor Injury Talk & Las Vegas Strongman Contest Preview
Nick Best and co-host Angry Dad go live, welcome and thank new community members, and answer questions on stroke prevention basics (diet, exercise, blood pressure, and seeking immediate care) and how backing off training helps long-term performance by avoiding overtraining and serious injury.…
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Strongman Classic 2026 Results + Wild Behind-the-Scenes Stories (Hooper Injured?) | Nick Best Podcast
Nick Best and his co-host thank new Patreon members, explain Patreon perks, and note Nick is recovering and feeling better after 10–11 days of IV antibiotics. Nick answers where fans can meet him, including the Home Gym Expo in Louisville, Kentucky (July 30 weekend), the Olympia, and Official...
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Update: Nick Best’s Emergency Hip Surgery + Strongman Classic 2026 Predictions (Stacked Lineup)
After a two-week break, the hosts welcome new free Patreon members and explain the absence was due to Nick Best’s emergency surgery following an infection in his right hip after successful double hip replacement. Nick details the ongoing drainage, hospital stay, bacteria identification, PICC line...
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Free Weights vs Machines, Real Longevity Advice, UFC 250 White House Recap + Hip Surgery Update
Nick Best and his co-host welcome viewers to the Best Experience Podcast, thank new free members, and answer two questions: why free-weight squats and deadlifts better mimic real-life movement than Hammer Strength machines, and what advice Nick would give his 30-year-old self about training,...
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Muscle Mass Tips During Injury (Squats vs Machines & Strongman Stories)
Nick Best and his co-host welcome new Patreon members and answer three questions: how to maintain muscle mass during recovery, the differences between free-weight squats/deadlifts and Hammer Strength machines, and a behind-the-scenes competition travel experience that changed Nick’s perspective....
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Nick Best’s Hip Recovery, My Son Wedding & What Elite Strongmen Do Differently
Nick Best and his co-host go live to explain the episode’s delayed release due to travel issues, welcome new paid and free members, and remind fans that tiered members can submit questions. Nick answers a Patreon question about Jesse Marunde, sharing memories from 2006 and describing Jesse as a...
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Nick Best Home After Double Hip Surgery + Deadlift Bar Rant, Enhanced Games & Brian Shaw News
Nick Best returns home after hip surgery, shares gratitude for support, and notes he’s down 22 pounds to 276. He thanks new Patreon paid and free members and answers questions about training longevity and recovery, saying he wouldn’t change his long-term heavy training approach and emphasizing...
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INSIDE UPDATE: Nick Best’s Double Hip Replacement Recovery (Hospital Live) | Casein Protein + Rehab Goals
Nick Best and his co-host return live after missing a week due to Nick’s surgery, broadcasting from Encompass Health rehab hospital as Nick deals with persistent post-intubation hiccups. They promote their Patreon tiers and answer fan questions, including how to choose between different...
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SHOCKING Regrets + Biggest Strongman Mindsets: Shaw vs Hall Docs & Hip Replacements
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...
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Nick Best WSM 2026 Recap
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...
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INSANE Worlds Strongest Man 2026 Predictions + Calf Strain Recovery Tips
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…
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SHOCKING Strongman Secrets: Nick Best & Big James on Granite Stones, Supplements, and Deadlift Controversy
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...
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INSIDE Worlds Strongest Man 2026 Prep: Nick’s Full Blueprint + Fighting Fake News
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...
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INSANE Prep Secrets: Trey Mitchell on WSM Events, Grip Training, Max Log & AI Conspiracies | Nick Best
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...
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SHOCKING Truth About Strongman Culture, Worlds Prep & Staying Informed Without Losing Your Peace With Chad Coy
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...
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SHOCKING Differences: Powerlifting vs Olympic Weightlifting + Strongman Culture & Worlds Predictions
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...
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SHOCKING Lesson Every Young Strength Athlete Ignores + Arnold Strongman Classic Breakdown (Hooper Wins Again)
Nick Best and his co-host go live, thank new Patreon members Steve and Lynn, and explain Patreon perks including fan Q&A. Nick answers a question on what young strength athletes should understand, emphasizing patience, recovery timelines, and avoiding overtraining because tendons and ligaments…
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SHOCKING Arnold Predictions
Welcome a new Patreon members, answer questions about gray hair (saying it’s largely natural, suggesting accepting it or using dye, and noting collagen supports hair health but not color), and discuss sweets, explaining small amounts can be used to spike insulin after protein but overindulgence…
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INSANE Strongman Stories + 2026 WSM Events REVEALED (Nick Best Breaks It Down)
Nick Best and co-host go live to welcome new members and answer two questions, covering spine alignment pain with advice to see a doctor or chiropractor and to strengthen the torso gradually using movements like Zercher squats, hyperextensions, and dumbbell side bends, plus committing seriously…
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Training Smart vs Training Hard: Expert Tips from Nick Best | The Best Experience
Welcome to another episode of 'The Best Experience' with your host, Nick Best! In this session, Nick dives deep into the difference between training hard and training smart, offering valuable advice for viewers of all ages and fitness levels. He shares insights on structuring workout routines…
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Unveiling the Best Kept Health Secrets: Boost Immunity and Strengthen Performance
Join us as we dive into practical ways to improve health and performance in our latest episode! We welcome new members, answer community questions, and offer expert tips on enhancing your immune system through rest, supplements, and nutrition. Discover the importance of sleep, get nutrition…
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Unleashing Strength & Wisdom: Powerlifting Legend Chad Aichs and Nick Best Dive Deep
Join us in this power-packed episode as Nick Best sits down with legendary powerlifter Chad Aichs. Discover Chad's incredible lifting stats, including squatting over 1100 lbs, benching 821 lbs, and deadlifting 755 lbs with a torn hamstring. Explore the mental and physical techniques behind his...
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Ed Coan: Training Tips, Stories, and the Secret to Strength
In this live stream, Nick Best and his co-host thank their Patreon members for their support and answer their questions while waiting for Ed Coan to join. They delve into how to cultivate patience and avoid anger, with Nick emphasizing the importance of focusing on facts and logical thinking.…
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Crucial Tips for Overcoming Mistakes & Coping with Life's Challenges
In this episode, we express gratitude to our Patreon members and welcome new subscribers with a warm thank you. We delve into answering insightful questions about viewing mistakes as learning opportunities, recognizing recurring mistakes, and differentiating between healthy self-reflection and...
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Unveiling Hidden Truths: Fake Veggie Meat, Subway Heroism, and Fitness Tips for 2026
Join us live as we kick off the New Year with gratitude for our members and new Patreon supporters! In this episode, we address the controversial topic of animal cell-cultured meat and its vegetarian classification. We also delve into the recent subway station attack in Taiwan, discussing the...
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The Best Experience Podcast with Nick Best | Christmas Q&A Special! Sleep Tips, Anxiety Advice, And Stronger Bones!
Join us for the Best Experience Christmas special! In this episode, we welcome new Patreon members, answer subscriber questions on hydration tips, optimal sleep positions, elderly strength training, and managing anxiety and depression. Plus, enjoy some holiday movie recommendations and festive...
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Overcoming Plateaus and Mental Toughness | Special Guest: Evan T-Rex Singleton
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong In this special episode of our podcast, join us for an early livestream with Nick and our exciting guest, professional strongman Evan The T-Rex Singleton. We dive deep into overcoming physical challenges, mental toughness, and the importance of...
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Unlock the Best Experience with Nick Best | Episode Highlights
Join Nick Best as he dives into the latest updates and answers some intriguing questions from Patreon members. In this episode, learn about optimal sleep schedules, the importance of annual physical exams, and tips on managing digestive issues for better health. Nick also shares insights on...
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The Ultimate Strongman Experience: Special Guest Lutz Talks Strongman Games, Arm Wrestling & More!
Join us for an exciting episode of 'The Best Experience' featuring special guest Lutz! We dive into a thrilling recap of the Official Strongman Games (OSG), discuss the launch of a new Patreon, and share behind-the-scenes stories. Hear about Lutz's commentary journey, the adaptive athletes'...
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Fitness Secrets with Geoff Laney – Expert Tips and Insights!
Join hosts Nick and Geoff Laney as they dive into fitness and nutrition, sharing essential insights on vitamins, probiotics, and recovery strategies. They discuss smart training techniques in powerlifting and strongman, emphasizing the importance of rest, strategy, and specific exercises. Special...
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Ultimate Fitness & Health Q&A | Protein Choices, Focus Tips
Join us live from Las Vegas and Fairfield as we dive into the latest fitness and health topics! We start by appreciating our new members and taking their questions. Discover the best protein powders, the importance of avoiding GMO foods, and tips on boosting focus without energy drinks. We also...
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The Best Fitness Tips: Water Temperature, Injury Recovery & Staying Motivated
Join us live for another episode packed with fitness advice and community shout-outs! In this session, we welcome our newest Patreon members and dive into essential fitness topics. Get answers to your burning questions about the best water temperature for post-exercise hydration, showering after…
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Unlocking Health Secrets: Q&A, Diet Myths, and Workout Wisdom
Join us as we broadcast live from Las Vegas! In this engaging episode, we kick things off by welcoming new members to our community. Dive into a candid discussion where we tackle your pressing fitness questions, debunk diet myths surrounding Diet Coke and artificial sweeteners, and offer…
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Secrets to Longevity: Training, Nutrition, and Mindset Tips from Nick Best!
Join Nick Best and his co-host for this week's episode as they discuss the essentials for staying young, getting stronger, and living longer. Nick shares detailed workout routines, effective training tips, and nutrition advice tailored for longevity. They also explore the power of mindset in...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Fan Q&A with Nick Best
Join us for an engaging live session where Nick Best answers fan questions about maintaining productivity, overcoming obstacles, and achieving peak performance. From tackling unexpected disruptions in your daily routine to staying focused amidst distractions, Nick shares his invaluable advice…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Mindset Mastery and Fitness Training | Best Experience Podcast
Join Nick Best and his co-host as they discuss mindset training, fitness regimes, and everyday life topics in this episode of the Best Experience Podcast. They begin by thanking their viewers, including new Inner Circle members. The discussion tiers of support and community engagement, offering...
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A Candid Talk with Nick Best: Tragedy, Training, and Triumphs
In this episode of 'The Best Experience with Nick', Nick Best opens up about overcoming personal surgeries and bouncing back stronger. He interacts with fans, shares heartfelt condolences for recent tragic events, and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and free speech. Nick also...
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Slow & Methodical: Learning, Lifting, and Longevity — Nick Best Q&A, Training Log & F1 Review
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickbeststrongman We went live to tackle a great question: how do you learn from a lot of books—and how does that same slow, methodical approach make you stronger, healthier, and more consistent? I break down note-taking that actually sticks, why training…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Strength with Nick Best!
Join Nick Best and the Angry Dad as they dive into powerlifting tips, training strategies, and the importance of disciplined life choices. In this episode, they discuss the benefits of their Patreon community, Nick's personal training philosophies, and insights from his extensive career in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Best Experience Podcast isn’t just a show — it’s a front-row seat into the life, mind, and world of one of the strongest men on the planet.
Join Nick Best as he goes beyond the barbell, sharing unfiltered conversations about strength, mindset, philosophy, politics, and life’s toughest challenges. From behind-the-scenes Strongman stories to thought-provoking discussions on the world around us, every episode delivers raw honesty, real lessons, and a dose of motivation you can feel.
This is more than a podcast.It’s a challenge to think bigger, live stronger, and never settle.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.
HOSTED BY
Bulman Media
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The Best Experience Podcast isn’t just a show — it’s a front-row seat into the life, mind, and world of one of the strongest men on the planet. Join Nick Best as he goes beyond the barbell, sharing unfiltered conversations about strength, mindset, philosophy, politics, and life’s toughest...
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