One thing that can really help to grow Strongman is making World's Strongest Man watchable via livestream on the web. For me, it was frustrating to want to watch it live, but not be able to. I read that it'll eventually be viewable on CBS Sports in late May, but that's like making The World Cup watchable a month after it happens.

@BuffPomsky

Жыл бұрын

Actually. I'm not interested in watching the tv form (dont even have any tv channel subscriptions) if results are already known and highlights are posted. Livestream it already WSM and have a proper location for a great crowd! Many ppl have said the recent one was great due to the crowd. Don't have it in obscure locations!

@anthonylaudano9435

Жыл бұрын

OUT OF ALL 4 GUYS ASIDE FROM BRIAN SHAW LOL EVAN IS REALLY GAME AND I HONESTLY THINK EVAN WILL BE THE WORLDS STRONGEST MAN IN THE FUTURE

@Ivantheterrible81280

Жыл бұрын

The organization refuses to do it. They will block you if you mention it too much.

@josephmolloy4549

Жыл бұрын

In UK we don't get to watch it on TV till Christmas.

@posthawk1393

Жыл бұрын

Came here to post this. The biggest thing holding the sport back is that its Super Bowl isn't even available to watch. Imagine if the NFL playoffs weren't televised.

Brian, we first met you at the 2019 WSM in Bradenton, FL. After the contest, there was a huge line waiting for your autograph / picture. We were maybe, three or four people away from meeting you. One of the staff members told you, 'it's time to leave' (to get on the bus), and you asked them to wait, and at this point I could see it wasn't an act, you truly care. We drove all the way to South Carolina for the 2023 WSM (9 hour drive), to see you again in 2023 for one event, again, waiting an hour or two after the show to get your autograph on your final WSM performance. We didn't care how you placed, we have so many memories, and the 18-hour round trip was totally worth it.

36 minutes in and Trey finally speaks 🤣

@dantethunderstone2118

Жыл бұрын

When you can’t string together a coherent sentence it’s better to stay quiet

@Zihark_

Жыл бұрын

​@@dantethunderstone2118 People like you are the ones who need to stay quiet.

@ColdHeritage

Жыл бұрын

​@@dantethunderstone2118 the irony of your comment is uncanny

@paddathehutt

Жыл бұрын

@@dantethunderstone2118 I know he's a super quiet dude, but ita a shame we didn't get to hear more from him. It seemed like a bit of an echo chamber in the chat

@Chronoxidex

Жыл бұрын

Wishes to hear the quiet guy speaks as always.

I really hope you keep this podcast going for so many years Brian.

The amount of respect those guys have for Brian is so evident engaged eye contact listening to every word he says just shows you how influential Brian has been to the strongman community

Bobby, “I got about 340..I don’t like being this skinny”. 😮

Knights of the strength table..

@Ont785

Жыл бұрын

Table is in Barrie Ontario… 😊

The wwe dig by tre at the end 🤣. Look on evans face was priceless

The great thing about strongman is that they are humble. Like they said, it's about connecting with the fans. But they are also so motivating. I hadn't lifted in years but after watching Brian Shaw when I first started lifting again, it brought a renewed passion for physical fitness and Strongman. Now I can't park a car in my garage because it's a gym now! I am in there every day and these guys are the motivation, the inspiration, and entertainment that keep me going.

Brian is the GOAT......period! He's also one of the greatest humans to ever walk this beautiful planet

Something I'll remember for the rest of my life is being able to have Brian sign my belt, talking to him about my coach and Brian getting their pro card at the same time in Utah, and having my mom and I talk to Brian and Keri for a few minutes about the positive influence he's had outside of the sport of strongman. Will never forget it.

History's strongest man season 2 right there! Love this episode so much!

I can tell that Brian did his best in trying to drag them into a conversation.

Strong Man as a sport needs to be more available to watch. The people that attend shows and meet the athletes already know and love the sport. There are millions of people that don't even know what WSM is. More shows need to be televised even if it is just on youtube. Then all the stuff about fan/athlete respect comes into play.

Brian, you should definitely open up a strongman gym and make it a franchise. I could definitely see that being a successful business model for your retirement. Thanks for all you've done for the sport!

@wiseinvestments5134

Жыл бұрын

I think he’s going to go all in on the Shaw Classic. Could become bigger than the Arnold Classic over time.

@VAHOSS

Жыл бұрын

​@@wiseinvestments5134 i agree

@VAHOSS

Жыл бұрын

​@@wiseinvestments5134 i agree

3 of these dudes made the final this year. 2 in top 5. Very strong podcast lol

Great job all and thanks for doing this. You said it exactly right about giving back to the fans. Bobby, my daughter and I were last in line after the Arnolds and you took the time to take a photo and give some words of encouragement. You earned 2 fans for life right here! You all will carry the banner for American Strongman going forward, and I'm so excited to see it!

Brian is passing the torch to the next great American strongman. Let’s bring back the title to the USA 2024. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@mikimiyazaki

Жыл бұрын

TBH, its gonna be a long time before someone even matches his achievements. Aside from being superb, hes just so super tough. Guy just grinded and grinded breaking record after record.

At this point, Brian is the Merlin of strongman. He is the only being worthy of authority over strongman. #MakeBrianPresidentOfWSM

@topgun2010

Жыл бұрын

Maybe we'll actually get live streaming and not this watching it months later crap

@dantethunderstone2118

Жыл бұрын

Big Z would be better

@ColdHeritage

Жыл бұрын

​@@dantethunderstone2118 Big Z hasn't had half the impact on the growth of the sport as Brian has. Z had an amazing career and is one of the best to EVER compete, but his impact on the growth of the sport is dwarfed by Brian.

@lonestar2495

Жыл бұрын

@@ColdHeritagebig Z impact is huge as well those two helped the sport get to what is is today the top 3 in my opinion going forward to help the sport would be Shaw, Loz, and Big Z

@petershortland478

Жыл бұрын

​@@ColdHeritage you say that but Big Z has reffing small comps as of late

Love these podcasts.

Speaking on how Brian is protective of athletes at WSM, do you plan on staying involved with WSM at any level?

@TheJBSFamily

Жыл бұрын

I hope he grows the shaw classic to overtake it

As someone getting into Strongman this is the perspective(s) I needed as I gear up for my first comp. My biggest takeaway was stay humble as the journey begins. Good listen. I look forward to shaking all yalls hands on the stage someday.

@mikimiyazaki

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I just started training for strongman 2 months ago, and in 5 more months ill win WSM for sure. Im a physical freak though to be fair. Im 5'4" 108.5lbs of pure muscle and sinew.

@TheEnvelopeOZ

Жыл бұрын

@@mikimiyazaki Good luck to you man, at least we can all say we saw it coming.

I can definitely say being a fan in the crowd at wsm 2023 that yall and all the other athletes definitely inspired a bunch of people. The atmosphere there was amazing and i know personally I've been hitting PRs left and right so thank yall for that fire i need to kick this year off I'll never forget it🙏!

Strongman is growing down here in Florida I'm actually go to the ones in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. I can't wait!

After meeting eddie hall at worlds this year I have lost all respect for him. He was rude especially when the cameras are off. Everyone else was so friendly

@the_snowball3718

Жыл бұрын

James cordon of WSM I bet.

@--SPQR--

Жыл бұрын

How so?

@tinman293

Жыл бұрын

I met him at the Arnold's UK and he was a tosser.

@johnqpublic407

Жыл бұрын

Unless you are someone, he isn't interested. Ditto at wsm last year in cali..

@Bossman-ud9kh

Жыл бұрын

Listening to the guys talking about being humble and not being dickheads will grow the sport and my thoughts were that goes against everything that Eddie is doing.

Bobby nailed it. Evan took a picture with my daughter who cheered for him all weekend. Created superfan. I was able to get a picture with some of the guys like Luke and Tom, and all I have watched since WSM has been strongman.

Humans naturally draw physical strength from anger. Anyone can be angry, but that anger often causes destructive behavior, potentially leading to negative consequences for anyone involved. Man evolved this emotion in order to survive "do or die" situations. Situations where you become unrestrained from the confines of self-preservation. The beauty of Strongman is the aspect of controlled rage. Attaining complete control of the immense anger that man is capable of, and using it beneficially rather than destructively. The amount of mental discipline required to pull it off (honorably) is enormous, which is the main reason I respect Strongman as a sport.

Bobby is a naturally talented people's person

Absolutely amazing podcast you young crazy kids! I can't express how proud I am of each of you!

Love you brought the guys together.

Great Podcast As Always Brian 👍👍

Love these broadcast 🤙🏽

This was an awesome discussion among all of you strongmen!!

Thanks guys

Fantastic video

Great episode!

Great Video I Love You Guys 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️

@AussieBodybuilder

Жыл бұрын

You must be a simple individual 🤭

@nadine_ghc3465

Жыл бұрын

@@AussieBodybuilder Why go there?

Second time listening to this. I love it

I will be hopefully competing in NC strongest man 2024

dam. trey is about to talk at 36min. Brian says "whatda think trey?" and before he speaks an ad pops up 😂. universe doesnt want trey to speak

@cmr8er8

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing... Brian: What do ya think, Trey? Commercial: IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU THINK! 🤣

nice table!

Bobby has been one of my favourite strongmen since I saw him at the 2020 Arnold’s, used to watch all his streams and hopefully I’ll be able to meet him at North America’s strongest man later this year

Dear Brian, first of all - thanks a lot for 20 years of giving us fun, entertainment and passion - you have been a true motivation and ambassador for the sport most of us do love so much. but I have make a small note regarding your speech about "working the line of waiting people gives you something personal" - well.... lets be honest, you standing there will bring you several thousand dollars on merchandise. those memories you are giving those people, meeting a godlike figure and maybe the one of two GOATs of the sport, will drive them to your products and is building your brand. I do believe that you are gaining a lot of positive energy from meeting all those fans, but we must not forget the financal benefits you will get too ;-) A friend of mine, once meet you at a strongman event and you took a picture with him in a gym (maybe you remember him - a almost 2m tall powerlifter from Austria with reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally long and impressive beard) and he said - "meeting you was in two ways a memory he will never forget. 1st - finally he knew how people feel when they meet him, coz he never felt sooooo small like standing next too you (and you can see that at the picture - really cracy how huge you are) and 2nd - you are the impersonation of the kind and nice grizzly bear. kind, patient, humble and all in all a really decent person. never the less - I wish all the best for the prep for the shaw classics - cant wait to buy the streaming package again and for after the show - a quite and happy strongman "afterlife" 🙂 stay well and healthy best regards from Vienna Harry

Awesome podcast really enjoy watching the strength of all you athletes your all damn amazing very entertaining appreciate you all 💪👍👊❤️

Comment # 2 for me. Spot on answer Bobby! I have my picture with you and Trey at the Arnold. And you told me right there no problem man. Your the reason we're here. And 100% when I am training in my barn I look at those pictures appreciate the motivation you all provide and I lift.

@TheEnvelopeOZ

Жыл бұрын

Good on you Kempo, keep getting after it mate.

@SHAWSTRENGTH. I think you have the right perspective on fans. Many of the highest paid athletes in the world forget what you're talking about. Keep loving the people who support you. And The Shaw Classic is the future - doing it the right way and making it accessible to your supporters.

Met evan in real life once, both at a meet and greet and at the airport. I was surprised at how nice he was at the meet and greet. But when I was going home I met him again at the airport. He must have been sore as hell after that comp, and I believe he didn't really sleep because he had to spend the night at the airport because his flight was cancelled. And still despite all of that he was still so humble and nice to talk to. One of the nicest people I've met in strongman. And I've met Gav Bilton and luke stoltman, so that sais a lot.

I did not know bobby lived in my hometown! 🤙

they might be strong but they arethe most humble and kind atlets i ever met

I wish this was 12 hours!! Do more of these with the bigger groups!!

Good morning, Kevin mentioned the brotherhood and it can be a lonely road. How true, I love strongman training I lift alone in my barn. Which I really enjoy. But he's right no one really knows the effort and work you put in. I have many good friends and their always like wow you eat so much and your in such good shape. They know I fool around with weights but that's just it they think it's fooling around. They have no clue what it really takes and I don't compete or even come close to competition strength. But once in awhile when you run across someone who understands you can talk for hours about 💪

Bobby and Kevin spoke about being humble and nice to that fans. Most strong men are with the exception of Eddie Hall. Wasn’t nice at Worlds in Myrtle Beach.

Anyone know what the swords on the wall are? Are those trophies for an event or just wall decorations?

Those are some sturdy chairs Hell, with these big dudes around in one place I’m surprised the floor held up

When Brion asks you win the world, do you dial it back or keep pushing…. talking about Eddie without even mentioning his name..

This podcast deserved a big american flag hanging on the wall haha

Very nice to see these guys together. I still have issues with 2010 WSM, i know Brian does. The Arnold's 2nd places were just as bad. He should have 5WSM and hard to tell how many Arnold's trophies.

Aww man was this filmed before wsm?

Bobby had a lot of really good questions mixed into this honestly

Does anyone have more information on the 'questionable finishes' at the Arnold classic Brian mentioned?

@bradvine4564

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's Shaw still having sour grapes over something nearly a decade old, at a contest he's already broken ties with. What else you need to know?

@antonyjennings4644

Жыл бұрын

@@bradvine4564 Well a more in depth answer than you've provided. I know he's still upset I was looking for specific reasons why he feels he perhaps should have won more Arnold's.

@SnifferSock

Жыл бұрын

@@bradvine4564 as someone who doesn't know what he's referring to, this answer didn't help at all.

IS THAT MIKE OHEARNS WIG ON THE FLOOR

How come it’s come on KZread so much later than Spotify?

Cool to see that Bobby started strongman at beer city brawl, and that will be my first powerlifting meet coming up.

All these guys are great, but i think Trey has yet to peak as far as static strength is concerned, like the press, squat and DL

These 5 I picked for the top 5 at worlds, upset it didn't happen but what the heck, can't have everything I want.

It’s sad 37:07 but this point essentially says don’t repeat 2017 with the Eddie v Thor show.

Big thing holding it back is definitely fan experience for WSM. Beating a dead horse but fighting the sea of ladders to get a glimpse left a sour taste in my mouth. Thats why i hope Shaw Classic explodes.

@TheEnvelopeOZ

Жыл бұрын

Bloody hell that many ladders hey? Isn't that like a workplace safety issue lol ?

Worlds strongest chairs

All shaw classic winners in HISTORY are stiing at this table. DO NOT let another nation take it.

A guy can be bigger than a show, but simultaneously I don't think there's a penalty for a top guy to compete at any show he wants to. Z competed in Lithuania's Strongest Man all the while he was racking up WSM and Arnold titles. If Tom Stoltman competed at Scotland's Strongest Man, he'd win easily, but no one would criticize him for doing so. Evan is bigger than ASM, and he knows that, but whether he competes there or not isn't held against him...

I was hoping you’d have Trey talk about the car leg press at your event. He was very upset and I’ve never heard an explanation of what happened.

How we grow WSM? Let Rogue take care of it.

They all got first at their local first comps lol

🇺🇸💪

Did Trey meet any sturdy Women at WSM?

Did Brian sit on the table? That's some aggressive welding, poor keri!

17:59- You also see guys never compete, and still get invited year after year (cough, Oberst, cough).

❤😂

Guessing Eddie Hull accepted some unacceptable questions lol

I want to know the brand of those chairs that can comfortably seat 400+ pound men for hours

Is there strong man competition for shorter men? Say 5’11” or shorter?

@magnitorfasson9238

Жыл бұрын

If you compete at the u80 u90 or u105 yes, the open class if for bigger/taller people

@the_snowball3718

Жыл бұрын

On the open weight scene you had/have lalas, Hicky, Rob.

Man, I didnt realize Evan Singleton was as big as he is...6'6 340because I saw him next to Brian..he looked small,lol. Hope you didn't have to feed all those guys,lol.

@mark4lev

Жыл бұрын

Treys massive as well. These are not small people….

@SnifferSock

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's weird because most people who see someone who's 6'3" 250 and are like "that dude is huge!" Then there's 6'5"+ 330+ strongman who are just on another level.

@mark4lev

Жыл бұрын

@@SnifferSock 6’3 on a strongman is huge. So much bigger than a regular human. Novikov and Eddie hall are both less than that though so I guess everyone is different. The competitors looked small years ago on tv, I never realised ver mag for example, was 6’3.

This table is literally round

Question: Should there be weight classes in strongman? I feel like it would give smaller built guys a better chance to show off their strengths.

@topgun2010

Жыл бұрын

There's under 105kg. WUS has it, I think Giant's Live does. I'm not sure about WSM.

@Jorian1107

Жыл бұрын

There are many different weight classes already. There is indeed U 105kg, U 90 kg and I believe the lightest is U80kg

@magnitorfasson9238

Жыл бұрын

Like phil phister said many years ago, strongman is a big person sport

@dantethunderstone2118

Жыл бұрын

@@topgun2010 neither wus nor giants has u105 comps, right now osg and clash on the coast are the biggest competition for lighter weights

@dantethunderstone2118

Жыл бұрын

There’s multiple different weight classes for men’s and women’s they’re just not as popular because they don’t have the same wow factor as the open weights but the body weight multiple is higher

I got to fist bump Brian at WSM at that was the highlight of the trip for me.

Bobby did the best out of anyone who didn’t make the finals. He belonged in the finals.

Kevin: I did 6 shows in 2019 Aivars: i did 10 competitions last year Big Z: I did 17 competition in 1 year

LOL! Brian is the type of guy that so super nice but if you make him lose his temper, hed make grown men pee there pants just at the massively imposing visual of an angry giant brian making the ground shake as hes walking towards you.

Smallest one in the room is 7’5 and 873 lbs

The over thinking back story makes so much sense now.

No Spotify upload?

@CWPWWRESTLING

Жыл бұрын

Give it time

Actually make WSM have daily shows. If Eddie and big loz can do it and get tens of thousands of views why are the athletes not forcing WSM to improve it.

Jarred333 can lift more then yall mane 🎉🎉🎉

Does the audio fall out constantly for other people too?

When are u doing the meet and greet? I'm not on social media

@CWPWWRESTLING

Жыл бұрын

He did in myrtle beach

Personally why should Evan bother doing ASM its not even one of the biggest shows on the calender, also at GL, its guaranteed around 35k at GL show and he has podiumed pretty much every GL show since breaking into the GL curcuit, so why bother with ASM when they insist on a ProCard, which is a pointless thing to have

More refs judging on events for example the max db in WSM finals

If Evan works on his calves he will have a much better chance!

What if strongman WAS a team sport ? 🤔 would be interesting to see countries going against one another

@mattysmith83

Жыл бұрын

Did you not watch worlds strongest nation then?

@highviewbarbell

Жыл бұрын

@@mattysmith83 we did, we really liked it, and we'd like to see more of it. teams of 6-12 (even numbers, half women) competing in a Fortissimus-style Decathalon of strength in teams of the same nation like in the olympics, would probably be the pinnacle of strength events

@1vootman

Жыл бұрын

There is! There's some great vids on yt. For instance Kaz and OD were a team

@mattysmith83

Жыл бұрын

@@highviewbarbell yeah that sounds good. I'd love to see them extend it to Europe vs North America at some point as well.

@svmuscle7677

Жыл бұрын

@@highviewbarbell I had no idea that was a thing

I love Evan and am actually considering getting coaching from him, but god damn is he sensitive

@jameschristy9966

Жыл бұрын

He is the nicest guy got Pic with my kids he ask me because my kid had a toy dinosaur 🦕

@--SPQR--

Жыл бұрын

Listen to his podcast with Brian if you haven't already. You'll understand why he acts like he does.

@--SPQR--

Жыл бұрын

That being said, I do agree. Keep in mind he's still very young.

@TheJBSFamily

Жыл бұрын

Noticed that too