World's Strongest Opinions

On this episode, I address the steroid abuse in Strongman, who should and shouldn't be using. Warning: I have some Strong Opinions on that subject! I also acknowledge that people are going to use one way or another and offer some limited advice on negotiating use as safely as possible. Disclaimer: 100% of what is contained in this podcast is Opinion Only and not recommended, implied, or intended to be medical advice. This is for educational purposes ONLY. I strongly urge anyone considering steroid use to seek the guidance of a medical professional.

In episode 67, I talk about the mental game of life, lifting, breaking addiction, and lifestyle changes via taking extreme responsibility in owning you choices and behavior. This is another unscripted episode, but I may start scripting to avoid misspeaking and to improve clarity of concepts in the future. I end the episode with a later recorded recap providing clarifications and one correction to the episode.

I felt compelled to comment on the anger and disappointment circulating by Strongman athletes over the cost of competing, share my own experiences and disappointments on topic, and try to offer some perspective and advice. I would also be remiss if I didn't add my Strong Opinion!

Eric joined the show to talk about training, OSG, peptides, mushrooms, and more on today's episode!

Rosalinda and Brando joined us again to talk about all that is going on with the Olympic City Pro Am! They can be found on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/barrattstrength/ Details about the competition can be found at: https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/olympic-city-pro-am-pro-registration Ticket and shirts can be found at: https://www.barrattstrength.com/

CJ joined the show to talk about his plans for 2024, his business ventures, training, nutrition, and more on today's episode! His website launches this weekend at: https://gsknutrition.com/ Mention that you heard about it here to receive 20% off!

Andrew joins the show to talk about the First Called Strength Classic, his training these days, the importance of faith, and more in today's episode! https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/first-called-strength-classic

Nic returned for a third appearance to talk about welding, lifting, the new H2F program for the Army, lifting, and more on today's episode! https://www.army.mil/article/267256/holistic_health_and_fitness_soldier_readiness_system

Chase joined the show to talk about cutting down to the u80kg class, his strongman journey, why Whataburger sucks, the superiority of In N Out, and more! Hanna stopped by briefly to say hello before flying out to Austin.

Brandon joined the show to talk about his strongman journey, OSG, Waffle House, and the American healthcare industry in this exciting episode!

Tommy joined the show to discuss his Nature Walk series, Strongman training, mushrooms, peptides, and more on today's episode. Darin talks about Highland games. John's camera tries to sabotage him for a good while, then he decides to talk about internet nonsense. Overall it's a great episode! Here are links to things we discuss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yk9mz9hIlY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iSkKkzabnM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hf49EJZUYk

Johnny joined us to talk about OSG, his training, Andrew Clayton, and plans for the future.

Dan returned to the show to talk about OSG, training, real estate, social media, and life despite being sick. John was sick as well, but it was a great time overall!

Inez returned a year later to the show to talk about 2023, competing at OSG, World's Strongest Nation, and more on today's episode!

Erin joined us to talk about her incredible year winning both America's and World's Strongest Woman u82kg, World's Strongest Nation, and her strongman experience! https://www.instagram.com/e.murray_pro.strongwoman/

Nick joined the show to talk about his journey to becoming a Pro Strongman, his training plans for the future, the Lord of the Rings and the disastrous Rings of Power, and more on today's episode!

Today is a special episode hosted by Jacob McBride and featuring Emanuel Pescari interviewing Kevin Ross about his time as a World Class Muay Thai fighter and what it takes to be a champion. Enjoy! Recorded 14 Nov. 2023

Lucas joined the show to talk about being America's Strongest Man, his gym, next steps, and plans for the future in today's new episode!

Lucas joined the show with Atlas to talk about the importance of mobility, flexibility, and more. Emanuel filled in for Darin and joined in the conversation. They can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/rangeofstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/atlaspowershrugged/ https://www.instagram.com/emanuelpescari/

Emanuel returned to the show to talk about his training, flexibility, OSG, the future of Strongman, and more in today's episode!

Lynn joined the show to talk about the Official Strongman Games and his journey as a promoter in the sport. Remember to tune in to the OSG World Championship December 1-3. https://www.strongman.games/

Dan joined the show to talk about psychology, training, Star Wars, OSG prep, Clash, and more on today's episode!

Austin Andrade joined us to talk about World's Strongest Latino, the Shaw Classic Open, Giants Live World Deadlift Championship and more on today's episode!

Jacob joined us to talk about living with Type 1 Diabetes, his journey in strongman, his training, future plans, and more!

Mark Rosenberg returned to the show to talk about injury rehab, why pressing sucks, the place of whackadoo events in professional strongman and the death of the greatest musical talent the world has ever known!

Tyler returned with his coach Chris Jacheo to talk about his training, the importance of good coaching, nutrition, and more on today's episode!

Holly McRae joined us to talk about her training, the Pro Strongman League u64kg show, Static Monsters, OSG, life in Canada and more! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcraestrongfitness/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcraestrongfitness/video/7060691716902374662

Nicholas Newcomer joined the show to talk about the importance of rotisserie chicken, supplements, lifting, social media and more on today's episode! Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dairy.crews/

Brando and Linda Barratt stopped by to talk about Colorado's Strongest Man and Woman on August 12th live streamed by ADL, their plans for the future and more on today's episode! https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/colorado-s-strongest-man-woman

Dan Benson dropped by to talk about the Kaos Classic, his upcoming competition schedule, how he trains, the joy of deadlifts and more on today's episode! Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortitude.strength

The Texas Stoneman joined us to talk about life, his struggles and success, standards in strongman and the importance of gratitude in today's episode!

CJ joined us to talk about moving up a weight class, his training, upcoming competitions and more on today's episode! CJ's Blog: https://missingbicepsandstones.blogspot.com/2023/07/the-paradox-of-weight-class-athlete.html?m=1 Colorado's Strongest: https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/colorado-s-strongest-man-woman

Brandon Spivey of Southeast Strongman joined the show to talk about the America's Strongest State competition, his plans for the future, keys to running good shows and more! Follow his pages on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southeaststrongman https://www.instagram.com/americasstrongeststate

Derek joined us to talk about what it takes to run a good show, the Kaos Classic, life at Battle Axe Barbell and more on today's episode! He is also hosting OSG Southwest Regionals and the North Texas Strength Expo on August 19th.

Victoria Long joined us to talk about her Deadlift record, prepping for the Kaos Classic Halftime Show and more on today's episode! https://www.instagram.com/onestrongb/

Nicolai Myers returns to talk about American History X, judging, standards, the Pro Strongman League, OSG and more on today's episode!

Tyler Young joined us to talk about the origins of Great Ape Performance, training for the Kaos Classic, the importance of having fun with training and more on today's episode!

Sam joined us to talk about her prep for the Shaw Classic, circus dumbbells, life in Canada, her time at the Arnold's and more! She can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sambelliveauu And seen on Youtube on Max's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maximeboudreault9475

Tyler joined the show to talk about his strongman experiences, being the Worlds Strongest 90kg Man, mushrooms, demon stones and more on today's episode!

Nick joined us to talk about his time competing, travel plans for competing in Prague, training and more on today's episode!

Romark joined the show to talk about his travels with Strength Unknown, how he got into strongman, stories about growing up next to Odd Haugen and more on today's episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B2DY00SnZg

CJ joined us to talk about the Kaos Classic, his training, plans for the rest of the year and more on today's episode! https://www.instagram.com/giant_slayer_krause/

Brian joined the show to talk about how he got into strongman, YouTube, his thoughts on life, the value of therapy and more on today's episode! Check out his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AlphaTnation

Andrew Clayton and Donna Mecoli joined the show to talk about Clash on the Coast, what retirement means and more on today's episode!

Gabe joined the show to talk about his plans for 2023, the time he competed against Darin, a move to Colorado and more on today's episode!

Tom joined the show to talk about his debut at the Arnold Strongman Classic, his rise through the ranks in the sport, Red Dead Redemption 2 and more on today's episode!

Atlas and Mark aka DeadliestLift join the show to discuss trap bars, peanut butter, lifting, the value of Mark Rippetoe and more on today's episode!

Joe from the Gym Life Podcast and Yony from Strong Personalities join the show to talk about the lineups for Pro show in 2023, discuss the challenges or livestreaming, why scoring matters in shows and more on today's episode!

Mike Aidala joins Darin and John to talk about his lifting journey, the importance of holistic training, why the word "Should" is no good, the flow state and more on today's episode. 

Darin and John are joined by Ollie Clarke, owner of Limitless Strength Coaching, u105kg pro strongman and world record holding powerlifter, to talk about diet, nutrition, training and more on today's new episode!