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SHAWSTRENGTH PODCAST

Hosted by Brian Shaw

A legendary strongman sits down with fellow athletes to discuss training, competition history, and life after peak performance.

The brief

This is a long-form, conversational podcast where one of the most decorated strongmen in history talks shop with his peers. Brian Shaw and his guests, typically other elite strength athletes, share candid stories about past competitions, including controversial moments and judging decisions. The discussions cover training philosophy, injury management, the business of being an athlete, and life after retiring from the sport's highest level.

The host's status as a four-time World's Strongest Man gives him unparalleled access and credibility, leading to exceptionally candid conversations. Unlike more formal interview shows, it often feels like listening in on two legends catching up, revealing behind-the-scenes details of the sport that are rarely discussed publicly.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Brian Shaw is a retired American professional strongman widely regarded as one of the greatest in history. He is a four-time winner of the World's Strongest Man competition (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016) and the first person to win both the Arnold Strongman Classic and World's Strongest Man in the same year, a feat he accomplished twice. After retiring from competition, he continues to be a major figure in the sport, hosting this podcast and promoting his own Shaw Classic event.

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Credentials & credits

  • 4-time World's Strongest Man Champion (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016)
  • 3-time Arnold Strongman Classic Champion
  • 2-time America's Strongest Man
  • Strongest Man on Earth Champion (2023 Shaw Classic)
  • Retired Professional Strongman

Other ventures

  • Shaw Strength (Apparel and gear brand)
  • The Shaw Classic (Strongman competition promoter)
  • Shaw Strength Summit (Training event)
  • Evolution Athletics (Supportive gear brand)
  • UNDEFINED Nutrition (Supplement brand)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~5/week
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
529
Last episode
6 days ago
Jun 24, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    ENFORCING STRONGMAN COMPETITION RULES FT. ROBERT OBERST | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP. 101

    Features a candid, behind-the-scenes discussion of controversial judging and rule changes at past World's Strongest Man competitions.

  2. 02
    PEOPLE ARE QUICK TO JUDGE FT. JUJIMUFU | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP. 102

    Brian Shaw reveals he was offered a $20 million MMA fight contract, and Jujimufu discusses his philosophy on 'finishing' a sport rather than quitting.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How Brian Shaw interviews

The podcast is filmed, often on-location in the guest's personal gym, creating a casual and relaxed atmosphere. The conversations are friendly and meandering, driven by the host's genuine curiosity and shared history with his guests. Episodes open with a distinct, glitch-effect animated intro.

Questions Brian Shaw keeps coming back to

  • What's up, man?
  • How's life?
  • What were you like in high school?
  • Were you ever bullied?
  • How did the idea [for a project] come about?
  • What is that going to take?
  • What does that mean, you genuinely find something in it that you love?

Signature segments

  • · Glitch-effect animated video intro
  • · On-location filming in guests' personal gyms
  • · Deep dives into controversial moments in strongman history

Topics covered repeatedly

Strongman competition historyTraining philosophy and longevityInjury recovery and managementThe mental aspect of competitionBehind-the-scenes of World's Strongest ManArm wrestling culture and trainingThe business of being a professional athleteLife after professional competitionNutrition and body transformationChildhood experiences and bullying
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

Guests are primarily elite strength athletes, including current and retired professional strongmen, renowned arm wrestlers, and popular fitness influencers with a background in heavy lifting.

Recent guests
  • Jujimufu (Jon Call)
    on PEOPLE ARE QUICK TO JUDGE FT. JUJIMUFU | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP. 102
  • Robert Oberst
    on ENFORCING STRONGMAN COMPETITION RULES FT. ROBERT OBERST | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP. 101
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
113K
113,000
Avg views / video
19.4K
Trailing window
Total views
43.9M
43,870,429
Videos published
529
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcast is heavily supported by the host's own family of brands, including Shaw Strength apparel and Evolution Athletics gear, which are often visible on-screen. It also promotes guest-related ventures, such as Jujimufu's 'Stretch Strong' app.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What is the host's real name?
The host is Brian Shaw.
What are Brian Shaw's credentials?
Brian Shaw is a retired professional strongman who won the World's Strongest Man title four times (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016) and the Arnold Strongman Classic three times.
Is the SHAWSTRENGTH PODCAST still active?
Yes, the podcast releases new episodes, typically on a weekly basis.
What is the podcast's format?
It is a long-form, one-on-one interview show where Brian Shaw has casual conversations with other strength athletes.
How can I submit a question or guest suggestion?
The show provides an email for questions, topics, and guest suggestions: [email — gated].
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and iHeartRadio.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]Brian Shaw (strongman) - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  2. [02]Brian Shaw - Giants Livegiants-live.com
  3. [03]About Shaw Strengthshawstrength.com
  4. [04]Brian Shaw - The Shaw Classictheshawclassic.com
  5. [05]Brian Shaw - Athelo Groupathelogroup.com
  6. [06]SHAWSTRENGTH PODCAST - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
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