White Lights Media
On-the-ground interviews and live coverage from the world's biggest powerlifting competitions, direct from the warm-up room and winner's circle.
This YouTube channel offers an insider's view of elite competitive powerlifting, combining two distinct formats. It produces both dramatic, play-by-play broadcasts of key head-to-head battles from events like the IPF World Championships, and long-form, on-site interviews with athletes and coaches just moments after they've competed.
“The channel's defining feature is its on-the-ground immediacy. Unlike studio-based podcasts, WLM captures the raw emotion and strategic thinking of lifters live from the warm-up room and winner's circle at major international meets, providing instant recaps and reactions.”
Who hosts this show
White Lights Media is a media company founded by powerlifters that provides photography, videography, and livestreaming services for the sport. Starting in 2017 by covering local British meets, they have grown to become the official media provider for British Powerlifting and cover major international events like the IPF World Championships. The channel features a mix of live competition commentary and immediate post-event interviews with the world's top lifters, often in partnership with the King of the Lifts (KOTL) podcast.
Credentials & credits
- Powerlifting videographers and photographers
- Official media provider for British Powerlifting
- Livestream provider for national and international competitions
- World Championship Commentator (Ryan Lapadat)
Other ventures
- whitelightsmedia.com (Photo/video sales)
- King of the Lifts (KOTL) (Media partnership)
- White Lights Media Championships (Competition hosting)
- White Lights Media France (French division)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02Ivan Díaz vs Mike Slabic | 59kg IPF World Classic 2026Jun 20, 2026 · 9 min
- 03Carola Garra & Anthony McNaughton | 🔴 LIVE Podcast at IPF Worlds 2026 | WLM x KOTLJun 19, 2026 · 1h 19m
- 04
- 05Alba Bostrom | 🔴 LIVE Podcast at IPF Worlds 2026 | WLM x KOTLJun 17, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 06
- 07Austin Perkins 891.5kg @ 74kg | IPF World Classic 2026Jun 16, 2026 · 4 min
- 08Austin Perkins Recap | 🔴 LIVE Podcast at IPF Worlds 2026 | WLM x KOTLJun 16, 2026 · 1h 24m
Notable episodes
- 01Rondel Hunte, Ziana Azariah, Joy Nnamani | 🔴 LIVE Podcast at IPF Worlds 2026
A group interview celebrating Team GB's historic success at the World Championships, highlighting team dynamics and individual journeys.
- 02Carola Garra & Anthony McNaughton | 🔴 LIVE Podcast at IPF Worlds 2026
An immediate post-victory interview with a 5-time world champion, showcasing the host's deep research and ability to conduct a detailed interview via a translator.
- 03Ivan Díaz vs Mike Slabic | 59kg IPF World Classic 2026
Exemplifies the channel's other core format: a tightly edited, dramatic play-by-play of a world championship battle that came down to the final lift.
What you'll be asked on this show
Host Ryan Lapadat typically opens by establishing the guest's recent achievement (e.g., winning a world title). His questions are well-researched, referencing past performances, specific lifts, and the current competitive landscape to probe for deeper insight. He often explores the 'why' behind a performance, asking about mindset ('Are you still as nervous now?'), strategy ('Was not showing your prep lifts a strategy?'), and the physical toll of competition ('Were you 100% healthy?'). He effectively manages group conversations and interviews with non-English speaking athletes via a translator, often concluding by asking about future plans.
The channel alternates between live competition commentary and post-meet interviews. Interviews, often led by host Ryan Lapadat, are frequently conducted on-site with multiple guests, creating a celebratory, team-focused atmosphere. The format is dynamic, capturing the energy of the event itself.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
15 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
career
2- Q.01
“How many world titles does this win make for you?”
The host often asks this at the start to frame the scale of the guest's achievement.
- Q.02
“Where does this specific win rank among your other major titles?”
Asks champions to compare their victories, revealing which ones were most meaningful.
industry
2- Q.01
“Is this the most successful year your team has ever had at Worlds?”
This question is used in group interviews to establish the historical significance of a team's performance.
- Q.02
“What was it like to see how much the sport has evolved since your early days?”
Asked to veteran lifters to get their perspective on the sport's growth and changes.
relationships
1- Q.01
“What was the energy and dynamic like within the team this year?”
Aimed at understanding the internal culture and momentum of a successful national team.
process
2- Q.01
“What do you attribute this recent run of success to?”
This question seeks to uncover the underlying reasons for a lifter's or team's breakthrough performance.
- Q.02
“Were you dealing with any injuries or health issues during this prep?”
A direct question to understand the physical challenges behind a recent performance.
origin
1- Q.01
“How did you get your start in powerlifting?”
A classic origin story question used to connect with the athlete's personal journey.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Who were the lifters you looked up to when you first started?”
This question reveals a guest's influences and connects them to the history of the sport.
mindset
4- Q.01
“How did you maintain your drive during your long journey back to the top?”
This question probes the mindset and perseverance required to overcome significant setbacks.
- Q.02
“Was it a deliberate strategy to not show your prep lifts publicly?”
This explores the gamesmanship and strategic thinking that occurs before a competition.
- Q.03
“Do you get more or less nervous for big competitions now than you did early in your career?”
This question explores the evolution of an athlete's mental game over time.
- Q.04
“Did you feel any extra pressure to perform for your national team?”
This question addresses the psychological weight of representing one's country.
advice
1- Q.01
“What advice would you give to your younger self when you were just starting out?”
Elicits reflection and provides actionable advice for aspiring lifters.
future
1- Q.01
“What's next for you in the sport? What are your future goals?”
A common closing question to look ahead at the athlete's upcoming competitions and ambitions.
Signature segments
- · Live on-site interviews at major competitions
- · Multi-guest 'team celebration' episodes
- · Play-by-play commentary of key battles
- · WLM x KOTL collaborative live podcasts
- · Post-competition performance recaps
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are exclusively elite, world-class powerlifters, often interviewed in groups or individually immediately after winning a major title at an international competition like the IPF World Championships.
- Rondel Hunteon Rondel Hunte, Ziana Azariah, Joy Nnamani | 🔴 LIVE Podcast at IPF Worlds 2026 | WLM x KOTL
- Ziana Azariahon Rondel Hunte, Ziana Azariah, Joy Nnamani | 🔴 LIVE Podcast at IPF Worlds 2026 | WLM x KOTL
- Joy Nnamanion Rondel Hunte, Ziana Azariah, Joy Nnamani | 🔴 LIVE Podcast at IPF Worlds 2026 | WLM x KOTL
- Carola Garraon Carola Garra & Anthony McNaughton | 🔴 LIVE Podcast at IPF Worlds 2026 | WLM x KOTL
- Austin Perkinson Austin Perkins Recap | 🔴 LIVE Podcast at IPF Worlds 2026 | WLM x KOTL
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The channel is sponsored by major powerlifting brands like Eleiko and SBD, as seen in event footage. They generate revenue through a primary partnership with King of the Lifts (KOTL) and by selling photography and videography packages directly to athletes via their website.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
People also ask
- Who are the hosts?
- White Lights Media is a team of videographers. The live interviews are often hosted by Ryan '6 Pack' Lapadat of the King of the Lifts podcast, a frequent collaborator.
- Is this channel still active?
- Yes, the channel actively posts new content, especially during major national and international powerlifting competitions.
- What is the format of the show?
- The channel features two main formats: live, on-site interviews with elite powerlifters and coaches, and play-by-play commentary of specific weight class battles from major events.
- Where can I watch or listen?
- All content is published on the White Lights Media YouTube channel.
- What makes White Lights Media different from other powerlifting content?
- Their main distinction is their on-the-ground presence at major events, allowing them to provide immediate interviews and analysis straight from the competition floor.
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