The Best Experience

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 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.

  1. 2d ago

    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 slow, methodical rehab. Nick describes the toughest parts of recovery—severe bone pain, patience, and temporary loss of independence—while detailing progress walking at home, plans to use the cold plunge, and advice to do one hip at a time. He says Ed Coan visited and discusses the Enhanced Games, drug-testing limits, and why Hafthor and Mitchell missed the record, then criticizes deadlift bars and argues records should be set under stricter, old-school conditions. The episode also covers Brian Shaw and the future of Strongest Man on Earth, praising Shaw’s impact, business realities, family focus, weight-loss goals, and documentary, and ends with a recap of a 68-wing challenge and a short sign-off. 00:00 Nick Back Home Update 00:33 Patreon Shoutouts 02:01 Training Longevity Q&A 05:04 Recovery Pain And Independence 08:21 Road Back To 800 09:52 Ed Coan Visit And Enhanced Games 13:21 Deadlift Bars Record Rant 17:13 Brian Shaw Show Changes 23:00 Wings Challenge And Wrap Up  Links  Website https://nickbeststrongman.pplx.app/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong Nick Best https://lnk.bio/NickBest Nick Best Merch https://nickbeststrongman.myshopify.com  Barbell Apparel http://barbellapparel.com/best  Invigor Medical (Code NickBest10) https://influencer.invigormedical.com/nickbeststrongman U.S LawShield (Code BestNV) https://lp.uslawshield.com/new-member-sign-up-usls-2022/?promo=gunslingersfl&utm_source=facility%20&utm_medium=qr Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.

    25 min

  2. May 21

    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 interpretations of a situation (judge by what works and results) and thoughts on casein protein before bed (if recovery improves, keep it; co-host explains casein digests slower than whey and can feed muscles overnight). Nick explains the exact moment he couldn’t delay surgery—loss of basic function and feeling his hip move in the socket during heavy leg press—and describes daily pain and limping fans didn’t see. He compares World’s Strongest Man prep to planning a double hip replacement, notes unexpected bone density and extra bone growths that extended surgery to 5:45, shares rehab progress and next goal of walking without a walker, praises the facility and Dr. Michael Bradford, and thanks supporters. 00:00 Back Live From Hospital 01:12 Patreon And Fan Questions 01:44 Finding The Right Perspective  03:11 Casein Protein Before Bed 05:46 Why Hip Surgery Was Needed 07:11 Pain Behind The Scenes 08:15 Worlds Prep Vs Surgery Prep 10:25 Surgery Details And Early Days 12:54 Rehab Wins And Next Goals 18:25 Facility Care And Mobility Gains 22:53 Thanks And Sign Off  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong Nick Best https://lnk.bio/NickBest Nick Best Merch https://nickbeststrongman.myshopify.com  Barbell Apparel http://barbellapparel.com/best  Invigor Medical (Code NickBest10) https://influencer.invigormedical.com/nickbeststrongman U.S LawShield (Code BestNV) https://lp.uslawshield.com/new-member-sign-up-usls-2022/?promo=gunslingersfl&utm_source=facility%20&utm_medium=qr Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.

    25 min

  3. May 7

    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 China that put his back out after travel delays, and playing conservative on the 2017 elephant carry despite having more distance. They discuss the value and pitfalls of modern coaching and the importance of knowing rules and recording event testing. Nick compares Brian Shaw’s and Eddie Hall’s documentaries, emphasizing their relentless competitive mindsets, and argues Eddie’s 1,041 axle deadlift is more impressive than the 1,100 deadlift-bar pull. Nick then explains his upcoming bilateral hip replacements, detailing bone spurs, recovery expectations, and his goal to return to heavy lifting without pain. 00:00 Show Intro and Patreon 01:19 Welcome New Member 01:46 WSM Do-Over Events 05:44 Coaching and Competing 11:29 Shaw vs Hall Docs 17:28 Deadlift Bar Rant 20:41 Hip Replacement Update 26:03 Rehab Plan and Mindset 33:22 Closing Thoughts  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong Nick Best https://lnk.bio/NickBest Nick Best Merch https://nickbeststrongman.myshopify.com  Barbell Apparel http://barbellapparel.com/best  Invigor Medical (Code NickBest10) https://influencer.invigormedical.com/nickbeststrongman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.

    34 min

  4. Apr 30

    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 bodybuilding can direct more money to athletes because it isn’t produced as a major TV show, while WSM has massive broadcast costs and staffing. They recap this year’s WSM in Myrtle Beach, noting improved athlete treatment, venues, and facilities versus past years, while criticizing some event setup choices (stage/platform issues and a box flip causing Austin a concussion). They highlight a tight finish between Hooper and Rayo on stones, Trey earning a podium spot, Martin announcing he’ll return next year, and praise several athletes while emphasizing competition-day details and strategy. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:51 Patreon Welcome 01:33 Sponsorship Question 02:31 Fixing Crowd Revenue 05:42 Athlete Safety Upgrades 07:50 Strongman vs Bodybuilding 11:13 Whats Different Now 13:58 Coaching And Prep Tips 16:44 Reno vs Hooper Recap 18:45 Log Lift Turning Point 21:29 Stones Finale Breakdown 23:24 Trey Secures Podium 24:04 Training Tweaks Ahead 24:50 Dangerous Box Flip 25:32 Austin Concussion Withdrawal 27:14 Finals Highlights Recap 29:16 Evan Mental Game 31:45 Qualifier Scoring Changes 35:00 Stone Medley Chaos 36:38 Crowd Moments And Shirts 37:14 Wrap Up And Thanks 38:41 Pavlo Fourth Place Praise 40:21 Closing Thoughts And Signoff  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong Nick Best https://lnk.bio/NickBest Nick Best Merch https://nickbeststrongman.myshopify.com Barbell Apparel http://barbellapparel.com/best  Invigor Medical (Code NickBest10) https://influencer.invigormedical.com/nickbeststrongman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.

    43 min

  5. Apr 23

    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, delaying deep massage until later healing, gradually strengthening with light calf raises, and allowing 6–8 weeks before heavier loading, while also emphasizing hydration, sodium, and potassium to prevent cramps and tears. The conversation then shifts to what fans underestimate about performing at World’s Strongest Man across multiple days, focusing on mental shutdown, sleep, timed fueling and fluids, rest between events, and recovery routines. Nick and Ben give detailed group-by-group heat predictions and discuss finals events, ultimately leaning toward Mitchell Hooper as the likely winner while noting Tom Stoltman, Trey Mitchell, and Evan Singleton as major factors and stressing that contest day can change everything. 00:00 Show Kickoff Live 00:50 Patreon Shoutouts 01:42 Calf Pain Recovery Tips 05:42 Hydration Electrolytes Fuel 07:01 Worlds Strongest Man Prep 13:36 WSM Group One Breakdown 20:08 WSM Group Two Breakdown 26:52 WSM Group Three Breakdown 32:42 Dark Horse Eddie 33:31 Group Four Breakdown 39:52 Group Five Rivalries 40:26 Group Five Event Picks 48:23 Who Makes Finals 49:48 Finals Events Preview 52:45 Deadlift Strategy Talk 56:42 Max Log And Stones 59:53 Overall Winner Predictions  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong Nick Best  https://lnk.bio/NickBest Nick Best Merch  https://nickbeststrongman.myshopify.com Evolution Athletics https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics%20/?aff=8 Barbell Apparel http://barbellapparel.com/best  Invigor Medical (code NickBest10) https://influencer.invigormedical.com/nickbeststrongman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.

    1h 2m

  6. Apr 16

    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 benefits and cautions of vitamin D3, zinc, and selenium, emphasizing tracking variables and bloodwork. James recounts starting strongman in 2003, qualifying for Giants Live, and competing at events like Fit Expo and Sin City Strongman. They preview World’s Strongest Man contenders, discuss the Enhanced Games deadlift and how flexible bars affect deadlift integrity, and touch on supportive gear for longevity. James plugs Tactical Night Vision Company and Task Force 70 and shares his Instagram handle. James Rude Instagram https://www.instagram.com/real_strong_tactical/ Tactical Night Vision https://tnvc.com/shop/category/training-classes/ Task force 70 https://www.tf70.org/ 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:54 Meet Big James 02:03 Granite Stone Grip 02:27 Fan Question Space Lifting 04:14 Supplements And Doctors 06:40 Track Variables Carefully 07:47 Vitamin D And Selenium Safety 09:10 Nick Squat PR 10:57 Conjugate Training Explained 12:15 How James Met Nick 15:24 Strongman Career Highlights 17:40 Firearms Instructor Life 20:21 Worlds Strongest Man Plans 22:21 Fit Expo Yoke Medley 23:18 Event Win Breakdown 24:59 Worlds Contenders Talk 25:40 Martins Training Memories 27:28 Attic Water Heater Chaos 29:35 FIBO Stone Record Prep 32:35 Highland Games And Loss 33:31 Travel Plans And Deadlift Hype 36:19 Bendy Bars Debate 39:11 Gear Longevity Tips 44:47 Night Vision Shoutouts 47:55 Final Thanks And Wrap  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong Nick Best  https://lnk.bio/NickBest Nick Best Merch  https://nickbeststrongman.myshopify.com Evolution Athletics https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics%20/?aff=8 Barbell Apparel http://barbellapparel.com/best  Invigor Medical https://influencer.invigormedical.com/nickbeststrongman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.

    49 min

  7. Apr 9

    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 incentives; they also call for restoring an updated FCC Fairness Doctrine and stricter accountability for politicians and NGOs. The episode then pivots to a detailed Worlds Strongest Man 2026 preparation blueprint: how to plan once invited, study event order and rules, train the full contest in sequence in the final weeks, and build strategies for circus medley overhead, squat for reps, truck pull, natural stone medley, and finals events like max log, Titan Toss, deadlift-for-reps options, and Atlas Stones. Nick also covers contest-week nutrition, recovery timing, gear/tacky/shoe choices, and mindset, and they close by encouraging Patreon support and future guests. 00:00 Going Live and Patreon 01:37 Fighting Fake News 04:52 Media Bias and Ownership 07:03 Fixing Politics and Healthcare 10:23 Fairness Doctrine and Accountability 11:32 NGO Money and Common Truth 14:40 Worlds Strongest Man Prep 19:31 Event Strategy Overhead Medley 21:53 Squat for Reps Tactics 23:46 Rules And Advantages 24:03 Squat Prep And Surfaces 25:25 Truck Pull Heavy Vs Speed 26:42 Shoe Grip Hacks 27:07 Natural Stone Medley Tactics 29:33 Finals Medley Safety Talk 31:53 Max Log Attempt Strategy 33:25 Titan Toss Training 34:21 Deadlift For Reps Gameplan 35:46 Stones After Deadlifts 37:27 Contest Nutrition And Gut Safety 40:01 Mindset Recovery And Weather Prep 41:22 Gear Checklist And Sleep Setup 44:15 Wrap Up And Next Guests  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong Nick Best  https://lnk.bio/NickBest Nick Best Merch https://nickbeststrongman.myshopify.com Evolution Athletics https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics%20/?aff=8 Barbell Apparel http://barbellapparel.com/best  Invigor Medical https://influencer.invigormedical.com/nickbeststrongman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.

    46 min

  8. Apr 2

    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 clones by recommending not engaging with such content, blocking sources, and quickly swiping past unwanted posts to reduce algorithmic exposure, noting AI makes fake media harder to detect. The conversation shifts to Trey’s recent Arnold performance and excitement for a max log at World’s Strongest Man, plus preparation for farmers into power stairs, overhead medley strategy, grip work (plate finger holds, behind-the-back barbell holds, arm-over-arm), truck/bus pull training alternatives, and using equipment tweaks like taping bars and liquid chalk. Trey also mentions gym upgrades, Facebook Marketplace buys, and his sponsors SBD, Belfast Formula, and John Henry Meats. Trey Mitchell  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/berserkerlifter/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BigThicket 00:00 Patreon Live Kickoff 01:12 Discipline From Lifting 02:54 Learning Events Properly 04:11 Technique And Training Cycles 06:03 Sharing Knowledge And Safety 07:10 Clones Conspiracies And AI 10:11 Trey Arnold Highlights 12:09 Grip Prep And Farmers 14:58 Quick Turnaround Recovery 15:34 Chad Stories And Toughness 17:59 Nick Hip Surgery Plan 19:43 Power Stairs And Speed Work 21:52 Training Crew And Content 25:19 Gym Tech And Heat Training 28:32 Home Gym Marketplace Finds 33:00 Beefing Up Equipment 34:14 Trump Deadlift Plans 36:23 Truck Pull Training Hacks 42:13 Overhead Medley Strategy 48:00 Circus Bar Setup Tips 52:47 Chad Coaching Stories 55:07 Worlds Prep Check In 01:02:24 Food Content And Sponsors 01:07:30 Final Thanks And Sign Off  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BestStrong Nick Best  https://lnk.bio/NickBest Nick Best Merch https://nickbeststrongman.myshopify.com Evolution Athletics https://shawstrength.com/pages/evolution-athletics%20/?aff=8 Barbell Apparel http://barbellapparel.com/best  Invigor Medical https://influencer.invigormedical.com/nickbeststrongman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.

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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 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.

Information

  • Creator
    Bulman Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bulman Media
  • Show Website
    The Best Experience

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