The Best Experience
10 times Worlds Strongest Man competitor, Master Worlds Strongest Man and, World Powerlifting Champion Nick Best. You might know him from History Channel's Strongest Man in History or even TLC, The Strongest Family in the World. Join Professional Strongman Nick Best and his Co-Host Ben Bulman (The Angry Dad) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.
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Join us as we dive into the exciting details of the 2025 World's Strongest Man competition! Our experts provide an in-depth analysis of each heat, breaking down the top contenders, their strengths, and what to watch for. From the loading medley to the final event, we cover it all. Get ready for exclusive predictions on who will come out on top and the tips for competitors to excel in Sacramento'...
Join us as we dive into the exciting details of the 2025 World's Strongest Man competition! Our experts provide an in-depth analysis of each heat, breaking down the top contenders, their strengths, and what to watch for. From the loading medley to the final event, we cover it all. Get ready for exclusive predictions on who will come out on top and the tips for competitors to excel in Sacramento'...
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February 11, 2025 • 46 mins
Join hosts Nick Best and 'The Angry Dad' as they bring you an insightful episode featuring Chad Coy and Trey Mitchell. The discussion kicks off with a shoutout to sponsors like Barbell Apparel, Evolution Athletics, and more. Trey shares his incredible recovery journey after tearing his Achilles at the 2023 Rogue Invitational, his training regimen, and expectations for the upcoming Arnold Classic. Chad provides expert insights into ...
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September 4, 2024 • 29 mins
In this episode of 'The Best Experience,' hosts Nick Best and the Angry Dad delve into effective strength training and coaching techniques. They discuss Nick's training routines, including pulling 500 pounds for 20 reps and walking with a 730-pound yoke for 125 feet. The importance of consistency, proper technique, staying hydrated, and understanding personal limits are highlighted. They also touch on the pitfalls of poor coaching,...
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August 22, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode, we comprehensively recap the Shaw Classic 2024, featuring commentary from some of the World's Strongest Men, including Brian Shaw, Thor Bjornsson, and Mitchell Hooper. We dive into this prestigious strongman event's performances, highlights, and behind-the-scenes glimpses. Critical discussions include the importance of rule adherence, event strategies, and the evolution of the sport. Additionally, we touch upon the...
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August 6, 2024 • 27 mins
In this episode, we discuss our experiences and adventures, including attending the incredible FiFor Power Week in Norway, where we witnessed thrilling strongman and Highland games. The event's picturesque setting and top-tier competitions made it an unforgettable experience. We also preview the highly anticipated Shaw Classic, with insights into new innovations and challenging events like the heavy tractor pull, power stairs, and ...
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June 18, 2024 • 40 mins
In this episode of 'The Best Experience' with hosts Nick Best and the Angry Dad, we dive into the world of strongman competitions with special guest Tom Evans. Tom shares his experiences, training tips, and preparations for various events, including the challenges and strategies involved in the squat, deadlift, and stone lifts. He also discusses his recent performance at World's Strongest Man and his adjustments to overcome injurie...
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June 11, 2024 • 25 mins
Join Nick Best and the Angry Dad on this episode of 'The Best Experience' as they discuss upcoming events and exciting trips, including hanging out with Brian Shaw and the Fefor Power Week. Nick shares his journey of overcoming post-surgery challenges to return to competitive strength training, emphasizing the importance of mindset. Learn about their new mindset training EAM program on Patreon, designed to help you excel in all asp...
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June 4, 2024 • 31 mins
In this episode of The Best Experience, hosts Nick Best and the Angry Dad welcome their guest, Jon Andersen, a professional wrestler, strongman, and IFBB pro bodybuilder. The discussion delves into Jon's inspirational journey, touching on his early struggles with learning disabilities and how these challenges fueled his drive to succeed in various fields. Jon shares insights into his entrepreneurial ventures, from selling a success...
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March 26, 2024 • 53 mins
Coming off Two Back-to-Back Wins from the Arnold Strongman Classic and the Arnold UK Strongman, Mitchell Hooper shows us he is not normal; he is on that next level.
Mitchell Hooper Links
Nick Best
Evolution Athletics
Barbell Apparel
Ice Up Industries (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-Host
Ben Bulman Of Angry Dad Podcast
Instagram @angry_dad_podcast_
https://www.instagram.com/angry_dad_podcast_/
Website https://lnk.bio/angrydadpodcast
Be...
Mitchell Hooper Links
Nick Best
Evolution Athletics
Barbell Apparel
Ice Up Industries (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-Host
Ben Bulman Of Angry Dad Podcast
Instagram @angry_dad_podcast_
https://www.instagram.com/angry_dad_podcast_/
Website https://lnk.bio/angrydadpodcast
Be...
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March 5, 2024 • 28 mins
A speedy recovery to Inez Carrasquillo! From The Best Experience Podcast.
What a show at the Arnold Classic Strongman 2024. Congratulations to Mitchell Hooper on being back-to-back Anrold Champion.
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?rstr=10
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/best
Ice Up Industries
https://iceupindustries.com (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-H...
What a show at the Arnold Classic Strongman 2024. Congratulations to Mitchell Hooper on being back-to-back Anrold Champion.
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?rstr=10
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/best
Ice Up Industries
https://iceupindustries.com (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-H...
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February 27, 2024 • 49 mins
We are happy to have Trey Mitchell Pro Strongman join us on this episode. Recovery, Shows, and what is next for Trey Mitchell this year.
Trey Mitchell
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/berserkerlifter/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@charlesmitchellii
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BigThicket
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?rstr=10
Barbell Apparel
ht...
Trey Mitchell
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/berserkerlifter/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@charlesmitchellii
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BigThicket
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?rstr=10
Barbell Apparel
ht...
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February 20, 2024 • 48 mins
We Got Daivd from Stix and Stones, a master craftsman of strongman equipment. He is also a Certified strength coach. Learn more about him and what he does in the episode.
Stix and Stones
@stixandstone
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/stix_and_stone_/
Websites
https://linktr.ee/stixandstone/
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?rstr=10
Barbell Apparel
http://...
Stix and Stones
@stixandstone
https://www.instagram.com/stix_and_stone_/
Websites
https://linktr.ee/stixandstone/
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?rstr=10
Barbell Apparel
http://...
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February 13, 2024 • 29 mins
Nick was at the Shot Show in Las Vegas and got to meet many fans. Las Vegas Giants Live is coming up fast. Are you ready!
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?rstr=10
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/best
Ice Up Industries
https://iceupindustries.com (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-Host
Ben Bulman Of Angry Dad Podcast
Instagram @angry_dad_podcast_
https:/...
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?rstr=10
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/best
Ice Up Industries
https://iceupindustries.com (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-Host
Ben Bulman Of Angry Dad Podcast
Instagram @angry_dad_podcast_
https:/...
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January 23, 2024 • 23 mins
There is nothing like being at strongman comp. The fun and the vibe are just right. Nick spent the day at Untamed Strength judging the Winter Warrior.
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?rstr=10
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/best
Ice Up Industries
https://iceupindustries.com (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-Host Ben Bulman
Of Angry Dad Podcast
Ins...
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?rstr=10
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/best
Ice Up Industries
https://iceupindustries.com (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-Host Ben Bulman
Of Angry Dad Podcast
Ins...
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January 9, 2024 • 18 mins
With Winter Warrior coming up, we talk about the mindset needed for gameday and training. Nick tells us how his training is going.
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/best
Ice Up Industries
https://iceupindustries.com (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-Host
Ben Bulman Of Angry Dad Podcast
Instagram @angry_dad_podcast...
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/best
Ice Up Industries
https://iceupindustries.com (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-Host
Ben Bulman Of Angry Dad Podcast
Instagram @angry_dad_podcast...
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January 2, 2024 • 21 mins
Happy New Year! Winter Warrior Strongman Comp is coming up, and Nick will be the guest judge there.
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/best
Ice Up Industries
https://iceupindustries.com (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-Host
Ben Bulman Of Angry Dad Podcast
Instagram @angry_dad_podcast_
https://www.instagram.com/an...
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/best
Ice Up Industries
https://iceupindustries.com (Best)
Podcast Producer/Co-Host
Ben Bulman Of Angry Dad Podcast
Instagram @angry_dad_podcast_
https://www.instagram.com/an...
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December 12, 2023 • 35 mins
There is so much to cover with all the updates happening simultaneously with OSG 2023 finishing up. The Arnold Strongman Classic StrongMan drops the events, and the World's Strongest Man announces the Dates and locations. We are back in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, May 1-5
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.c...
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.c...
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December 5, 2023 • 58 mins
Lucas Hatton joins us on our first in-person podcast at OSG 2023. He is America's Strongest Man 2023. Being invited to the Arnold Strongman Classic 2024, we look forward to him competing and seeing what he does in next year's season.
Lucas Hatton
https://linkr.bio/LucasHatton
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.c...
Lucas Hatton
https://linkr.bio/LucasHatton
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.c...
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November 28, 2023 • 29 mins
Nick doesn't like ketchup, and Brian helps with that little problem. MMA training with Frank Mir, plus looking at how Brain is coming along with training. OSG is around the corner. Make sure you come to say Hi!
OSG Tickets
https://osg.komi.io
Live Stream
https://www.officialstrongman.com/live
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://...
OSG Tickets
https://osg.komi.io
Live Stream
https://www.officialstrongman.com/live
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://...
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October 24, 2023 • 54 mins
Powerlifting is on the table, and Roger Lockridge is taking us on the journey of his first powerlifting meet.
Roger "Rock" Lockridge
Instagram @rocklockridge
https://www.instagram.com/rocklockridge/
Full article
https://barbend.com/roger-lockridge-powerlifting-debut-age-42/
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/bes...
Roger "Rock" Lockridge
Instagram @rocklockridge
https://www.instagram.com/rocklockridge/
Full article
https://barbend.com/roger-lockridge-powerlifting-debut-age-42/
Nick Best
https://linktr.ee/nickbeststrongman
Evolution Athletics
https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics/?aff=8
Barbell Apparel
http://barbellapparel.com/bes...
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