BACK TO COMPETING FULL-TIME FT. MARTINS LICIS | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP.44

[@Hesher93]

What Romark & Martins are doing with Srength Unkown is brilliant, the highest quality in strength content (in terms of filming, editing etc), only matched by Rogue who probably have a way bigger budget. And they cover things no one would ever think about, can't praise them enough.

[@Betoni]

The show is insanely good and Martins getting better and better as a narrator is fun to listen to.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

It’s a genius move because I think they did it in the hopes a network will pick it up and turn it into a show even if they get one season. They can make good money but I’m sure they’re also doing it because they love to do that.

[@MSHNKTRL]

Strength Unknown got me into strength training because it provided a cultural context and a solid sense of community that goes beyond even something like Crossfit. It showed that there are traditions and beliefs that can't be commodified or collected - you had to LIVE it.

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

The return of Martins & Hafthor brilliant .

[@liquidpebbles]

Thor, Martins, Tom, Trey, Hooper, Oleksi, JF, Mateuz, Evan... We strongman fans are eating good next year

[@killinit372]

​@@liquidpebblesi don't think jf will compete at top level competitions

[@abrowntx]

@@killinit372 doesn't matter, jf being back is a spiritual victory for the sport

[@edwardlujan1325]

Thor was waiting for Brian to retire if brian committed to training like he did the shaw classic he legitimately can place in top 3 in wsm if not win it thor doesn't want that smoke

[@odinmarkussen6421]

@@edwardlujan1325 No...he was going to compete in powerlifting but he had a pec tear and because of that he went back to strongman...

[@eliasarcondoulis4191]

Had the pleasure of meeting Martins in Shenzhen China in July 2019, just after he won WSM. Super humble, friendly and willing to share knowledge. He fired me up for some deadlifts too, my gym highlight for life. Absolute legend 💪

[@daltonmason62]

I got to meet him at WSM this year and I 100% agree. He's an awesome dude!

[@martinnilsson5295]

Cool

[@WeTryMotorsports]

Thor wandering in the background lol. Great to see Martins going back at it and figure we'd hear why he is not considering the Shaw Classic lol. Turns out the 8 really heavy events are difficult. I feel like Shaw's show is very safe though. Not too many injuries as opposed to other shows! Martins should do it!

[@morganw.2473]

Martins has pretty much maintained that same reasoning for not doing the SC since that first year.

[@markuschampos5750]

I think Rogue is very important for Martins as he is sponsored by them. He can't do anything that can hurt that comp. But he really want to do Shaw Classic, no worries there.

[@hardchooligan]

Excited for him to return. Martins is one of the few people well rounded enough to give hooper a run for his money

[@warrenchu5752]

Tom has his number this year

[@fluphybunny930]

Hooper is very good but he isn't ahead of the field.

[@davidepapi5178]

Doubt it. I respect Martins a lot, believe me, but without the injury Hafthor would have destroyed everyone in 2019. Also, in my honest (but not very knowledgeable opinion I admit) Hooper is just at another level, just a wild evolution, better than almost anyone if you average out all events. He just lacks pure static strength and again, he's not bad in that either

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

@@davidepapi5178 he’s beatable it just depends on the events

[@liftbikerun]

Super excited for Martins to return, his passion and intensity is palpable.

[@dumbbuff]

I gotta tell ya, with you guys never crossing over on each other's channels I thought there was beef of some sort. What a great surprise!

[@patrickpoulin8554]

Same! Lol

[@TheCreth808]

I thought the same thing too.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

For the past few years, the rumor was, they did not like one another. So I am very happy to see this.

[@joshsoriano2875]

@@youtubeconnollyfamily the idea that two of the most humble and gentle guys in strongman didn't like each other, seems like such a foreign concept to me lol.

[@StrengthShowcase]

I guess that because Brian hangs out with Eddie, and Martins hangs out with Hafþór, people just assumed they had "picked sides".

[@Zihark_]

Seeing Martins, Mitch, Tom and Thor all go at it next year is going to be unreal. I'd love to see Oleksii back to 100% thrown in the mix and Mateusz as well. Maybe Mateusz should start getting deadlift coaching from Loz.

[@parisferguson8654]

Hope there’s a longer chat down the line. You two together are wonderful

[@martinshoosterman]

I really loved that when martins was talking about needing to work extra hard because he doesnt think hes as strong as the other guys, the entire time brian is listening carefuly, when martins talks about working extra hard, bian is nodding, and saying yeah, but the moment that martins says he's not as strong, you dont see a single nod from brian, not a single "yeah", brian is quiet and still. I just love that amount of respect brian has for all other strong men. That wasnt forced, or concious, or scripted, that's just pure respect.

[@Bricknose91]

You strike me as someone who cries when it rains because the "clouds are wasting water"

[@liamengram6326]

​@@Bricknose91You strike me as the type of guy who has never satisfied a woman.

[@elliottengstrand5988]

​@@Bricknose91you strike me as someone who still refers to a man showing any form of emotion other than complete stoicism as "gay".

[@Public-jm1cb]

​@@elliottengstrand5988nah not stoicism, sarcasm or anger

[@liamc7097]

19:18 a wild Thor appears

[@bradleyfrazier2792]

This is the collaboration I’ve looked for. Glad these two finally got together

[@eggertkariingvarsson5909]

Finally you talk to Martins. I have been wantimg this for a long time

[@Micheldied]

So short, but maybe my favorite podcast here so far. Both these guys, in different ways, are giving so much back to the sport.

[@Jaystrongbarbell]

Finally the king Dragon with Shaw !!!!

[@Starless85]

Kind of this younger run of guys is gunna be really fantastic to see in the coming years, Martins, Tom, Mitch, it’s exciting.

[@kcolbert4540]

I loved every minute of this. Please do a full long podcast with Martins in the future!

[@raisinmancereal]

Love Martins. Such a happy and informative strongman. It'd be awesome if you both collabed and traveled the world together like the old World's Strongest Man show. I also hope that next year's Shaw Classic continues with not saving the stones for the last event. I think it worked out really well having it earlier in the contest.

[@stronghold07ptx85]

End of the first day was nice.

[@joeanderson444]

Martins is really good with taking care of an injury during training. He is good with fundamentals of movement during injuries I've noticed.

[@Public-jm1cb]

He's a genius when it comes to athletic science imo

[@ManofLowMoralFiber]

It's crazy to me that Martins and Hafthor are coming back to the scene. Tom, Mitch, Martins, Hafthor, and Oleksii all competing in one event is maybe the most stacked event ever. 5 different guys accounting for the last 6 WSM and many other championships all in one event? That's almost impossible probabilities.

[@kabdy1]

This is great! Would definitely love to a see a full couple hour version too! legends.

[@Bricknose91]

I did not expect Martins to ever be on here

[@Outland9000]

Great that he is though!

[@turbopower4361]

Martins, you gotta do the Shaw Classic. The show is the best in the world

[@TheHoriyoshi]

I watch Strongman events on Tv since quite a while.....maybe bout 10 years or so...training with weights myself since the mid 80ties(I am 62 in a few months)....u guys keep me going...ALL OF YOU STRONGMEN...of course I am nowhere near your weights...but even more it is your dedication, your humbleness, your discipline, your love for the sports.....these things give me the motivation in moments where I am weak like...ah, I dont wanna train today....watching you guys....okaaay, lets go...if they can move tons, I cant complain about my little bit of work....really not. Huge thx for that to all of you guys....stay healthy and happy.....

[@williammoore1980]

Martins, like Brian, is a very cerebral guy in strongman. He analyzes everything, he doesn’t fall prey to ego, he paces himself as to when and how to compete, and he wins when it matters.

[@colton1341]

I feel like Martins is a new-era Zydrunas

[@mrange20]

These guys are so humble with there accomplishments and their strengths. Its a real strongman that knows his weakness and strengths to be at his best!

[@liamc7097]

Definitely excited to see Martins back at it. Arnold 2024 will be one for ages

[@markuschampos5750]

Yes! For me Arnold is the biggest comp of the year, then Rogue, Shaw classic and very last WSM. WSM means nothing to me anymore, they don't want an audience (no PPV) so then I don't care...

[@Mister008Gaming]

⁠@@markuschampos5750I’d say the Arnold and the Shaw are the big two, with Rogue following and then WSM. I do feel similarly to you about WSM though, because of their failure to accommodate fans and athletes properly and their censorship of fair and logical criticism.

[@rickyfiting1008]

Martins is a class act. A Very smart strongman. We need a full podcast!!

[@MetalDrummer-v9p]

Amazing podcast featuring two icons of the sport who have inspired millions between them. Love the work you do on here, Brian!

[@jamesburrell677]

Martins is so cool. It would've been so easy for him to say he planned to do The Shaw Classic and then not but he has integrity. I think the perceived animosity was a product of the beef between Eddie and Thor. With you guys being their best friends some people might of thought you wouldn't like each other. I can't wait to see Strength Unkown Japan. Strength Unknown is like a travel series but so good that you get immersed and actually feel like you experienced it too. Maybe it feels so different because most travel series feel like they are trying to sell the trip and it just shows you the place and people.

[@kizzmitten1]

So awesome to see Martins with Brian. Bin waiting so long. I was wondering there were issues between them, Ha ha. Sure hope Martins can go to Colorado!

[@apatnode91]

Love martins please have him back on for a full show!!!! My favorite show so far!

[@morganw.2473]

I've gotta say, seeing this one pop up in the feed surprised me. Happy to see it! 👍

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Lol same here. I’m pretty sure we all thought they did not like each other.

[@karpatheon]

To be honest. I didn't think you two liked each other all that much. Always wondered why Martins never wanted to be a part of the Shaw Classic. Good to see you two in a podcast, and glad to hear Martins is making a comeback. Good luck!

[@WalkingLegacy]

I'm excited to see him compete with Mateusz again. Maybe we will see Mateusz smile again in the presence of Romark and Martins.

[@lm-usmc]

Indeed a podcast bucket list check off. Since Brian and Martins are both fans of strength history, I think a collab between these two would be great. Hopefully Martins will enter the Shaw Classic. Man, that would be a stout lineup, especially if Thor can jump in as well.

[@SparksofOhio]

Loved this interview, Brian and Martins are my two favorite strongmen. Best of luck in 2024 Martins! ❤️✌️😎

[@MrRockillus]

I'm so excited to see martins compete again heck ya

[@nathanzastrow34]

Glad to see these two FINALLY squash their beef 😆awesome to finally listen to these two talk shop

[@nicolakibble]

❤❤❤❤❤ I love Martins, can’t wait to see him at the 2 nation’s competition in Liverpool in a couple of weeks ❤❤❤❤❤

[@garretthibbard3812]

Now we need a training video of you two amazing athletes!

[@mild_flounder]

Love Martins - hope he comes back stronger than ever!

[@torringtonstonekeeper]

Martins is a great champion 🏆

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Arnold’s with a fit Hafthor, Martins, Oleskii , Tom, Mitch, Matheus 👏👏👏👏

[@yuriy_kondor]

mitch,tom,oleksi,martins,thor,matheus

[@scottmacgregor3444]

I really hope Oleskii is back to 100% for that.

[@mediaproof960]

Evan in there 100% also

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Evan Singleton too. Sorry I’m American lol but dude it will be sick if they all make it.

[@scottmacgregor3444]

Didn't know for sure Evan was on the roster, but that makes sense. Hope he keeps that mental game together. That was the only thing holding him back from being top tier.

[@MeekoRuiz]

May God Bless Yall🙏I can see into the spirit realm and I can see Brian and Martins character is true and righteous [in the Lord].🙌

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Also, that strength unknown stuff Martins is doing should be a TV show.

[@the_stone_ranger]

This is great. Made my whole month.

[@SneeMacher]

appreciated, what a great guest Martins and Brian's respect and truly deep conversation

[@lenisemicolon]

I would have loved a proper long episode with the two of you, amazing pair to have talk about strongman. Maybe we'll have Martins doing commentating at The Shaw Classic someday.

[@Boulders-and-Barbells]

The stone to shoulder technical commentary around 5:20 is GOLD! Thanks Martins

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

Man, that was great but too short. I could watch you two talk strength all day.🙂

[@buckybryan550]

The biggest strength nerds on the planet. Very enjoyable watch. Thanks

[@markstafford3227]

Loved watching the KZbin shows strength unknown martins makes it so interesting and showing sports I never know existed great work .

[@passionategospel5281]

still waiting for martis unknown strengt project. really like that series, full of inspiration.

[@jerimybutler897]

Out of his head Martins is unstoppable

[@mawage666]

I love both of your guys' passion for strongman. And sharing your thoughts and journeys on social media. Martins I hope to see you win and stay strong and healthy for years to come!

[@kizzmitten1]

OMG. Im so loving this conversation! So happy to see you guys talk. Love the Brian. Love the Martins! Ha Ha. Awesome. Thanks Brian!

[@kyllonen06]

would love a shaw classic outdoors with mountains in the background

[@stevecunningham936]

Martins please do the Shaw Classic it's a great show!

[@Juliussmoothie]

been many years coming to see these guys collab on youtube

[@RothermelStrength]

I love Martins. Awesome to see him on your show. Obviously love Big Brian too. At the end talking about looking back at your career makes me think we need to get some content with Big Z! Some training, podcast conversation, etc. Would be incredible to see you guys talk about the battles and do a little training.

[@TheDemosid]

Finally! After years of waiting, some Martins and Brian content

[@JoshBarrios]

I'm so glad this finally happened I'd love to see more of both of you and thor together. Keep up the great work fellas

[@jonnylieberman]

Could this be 5 hours longer? OK, thanks.

[@Zhcwu]

we need to see Martins do the grip challenge Brian!!!

[@chadwilliams367]

Great interview! I love how both of you guys are really students of the body and always finding ways to improve and learn! Although I'm not a strongman I've definitely learned a lot of stuff from you guys that I can apply in my workouts. Brian - I remember years ago you were talking about all the up and coming (at the time) strongmen like Martins and you said that whoever could stay the healthiest would have the best career. I bet Martins heard you or else he understood this strategy as well and that's why he's really picked and chosen his events in recent times. Best of luck to both you guys!

[@GSM0091]

Funny seeing fully grown men sitting in full size couches only to look like they’re playing in a small play house haha love it!!! Huge fan of both

[@Txb4g]

Awesome, it should have been longer!

[@TheEvilWithinKevin]

I only wish this was longer. Great episode.

[@Starless85]

MARTIIIIIINNNNNSSSS!!! one of my favorites, just a good dude.

[@kwilcox417]

Aw man, this one FLEW by. We need more!

[@ruebenskedgwell9627]

Great podcast the only one that grabs and keeps my interest well done Brian and cheers.

[@-Erebus]

The beef rumor started from the text screenshots. “Top 10 anime waifus” and Brian saying he didn’t get a text from Martins but then martins showed the screenshot

[@stuartrodgers5273]

Love martins glad he’s back

[@hughjanus4594]

Need to see a training video with these two beasts

[@fredkemp1444]

This was great. You two are awesome!

[@michaelmullins1290]

I want nobody to get hurt. What i would give for Brian to be the backup for WSM in '24. With Thor and Martins coming back. This chat needed to be longer. Two of the greats.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I’m happy to see this because I heard there were rumors that you guys did not like each other.

[@humathecat8180]

Two of the very best!

[@Ivoke82]

I remember watching some video a few years ago when Martins went to lift with Hafþór and his technique is just on another level. Perfect form all the time.

[@garysnow1475]

I watched this video yesterday and heard about Martin's strength unknown it's a good show I've binged watched for a while. Kind of like world's strongest man on History channel.

[@Xxxtra_Sloppy]

I’m just a CrossFit dude that can’t lift half of what these dudes can, but I can listen to these big dorks talk about lifting things all day long 💪😎🤙

[@diycaveman2166]

Martins and mateuz the rivalry continues

[@Starless85]

Awesome. I wish this was like 2 hours though.

[@carywhozawhastit2024]

Great interview, I can't wait to see Martins at the Shaw Classic maybe next year!

[@lvhawks25]

@21:12 enter thor. i heard youre doing a podcast. wheres my invite?

[@charkyicenhour587]

Crazy.. shaw vs Eddie. Vs Rick. And 4 guy.... Sleds. A Giant boat.. for Viking!!! New Bull sleds 1000lbs... Crazy.

[@uddiron6173]

My favourite strongman athletes ❤💪🏼 Martiiiiins.

[@accountname1047]

Great episode Brian!

[@pascalblackmore8098]

Love it! Haven't even seen the interview yet 🎉

[@charkyicenhour587]

Yoo!!! Massive Tire!!! Roll Up body. To shoulder!! My Fave!!!

[@KKJPTho]

I can't wait for Arnold's!

[@l0zerth]

Love the interview and insights! At least for me, I thought there might have been some friction after the first(?) Shaw Classic, when you said Martins left you on read when you texted him an invite, and the two of you never really referenced each other since, let alone doing crossovers like you both have been with pretty much everyone else.

[@NSER164]

Go to Shaw classic martins!! 😂

[@johnmadison4040]

Is this 8K resolution? It looks so good.

[@billodrever4449]

Great chat between two top strongmen

[@Corollsroyce]

These two with Bill Kazmaier and big Z… def my top list for strongmen

[@davidb1975a]

Great interview! Looking forward to more.

[@Wanglo13]

Martins at the Shaw Classic!

[@kurtwpg]

Need Martins in the Shaw gym running the blob gauntlet.