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

IN THIS EPISODE BRIAN IS JOINED BY MARTINS LICIS, 2019 WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN. THEY TALK ABOUT MARTINS’ TRAINING, UPCOMING CONTESTS, AND DIALING IN THE PERFECT BODY WEIGHT. ALONG WITH MARTINS’ EXPERIENCES WITH STONE LIFTING FOR HIS SHOW, “STRENGTH UNKOWN”.
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[@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...

[@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.

[@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".

[@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.

[@SammySprinklers69]

I did not expect Martins to ever be on here

[@Outland9000]

Great that he is though!

[@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

[@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.

[@SammySprinklers69]

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

[@liamengram6326]

​@@SammySprinklers69You strike me as the type of guy who has never satisfied a woman.

[@elliottengstrand5988]

​@@SammySprinklers69you 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

[@liftbikerun]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Jaystrongbarbell]

Finally the king Dragon with Shaw !!!!

[@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

[@parisferguson8654]

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

[@turbopower4361]

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

[@kcolbert4540]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@davidb1975a]

Great interview! Looking forward to more.

[@jonnylieberman]

Could this be 5 hours longer? OK, thanks.

[@bradleyfrazier2792]

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

[@pascalblackmore8098]

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

[@humathecat8180]

Two of the very best!

[@Joe-cp5ud]

Class from both gentlemen.

[@fredkemp1444]

This was great. You two are awesome!

[@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.....

[@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.

[@stuartrodgers5273]

Love martins glad he’s back

[@TheDemosid]

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

[@accountname1047]

Great episode Brian!

[@ruebenskedgwell9627]

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

[@cagedwildanimal3263]

This is great. Made my whole month.

[@mild_flounder]

Love Martins - hope he comes back stronger than ever!

[@garretthibbard3812]

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

[@kabdy1]

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

[@eggertkariingvarsson5909]

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

[@TheEvilWithinKevin]

I only wish this was longer. Great episode.

[@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

[@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!

[@SneeMacher]

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

[@markstafford3227]

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

[@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

[@MrRockillus]

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

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

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

[@buckybryan550]

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

[@rickyfiting1008]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@carywhozawhastit2024]

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

[@SparksofOhio]

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

[@billodrever4449]

Great chat between two top strongmen

[@satricon]

Martins!! Finally!

[@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!

[@AnarchyDucky]

Great podcast!

[@hughjanus4594]

Need to see a training video with these two beasts

[@nathanzastrow34]

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

[@TheJBSFamily]

nice to see this one

[@PaC077]

Great interview

[@apatnode91]

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

[@nicolakibble]

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

[@toes5032]

Great video!

[@superduperwiiuowner]

HELL YEAH MY 2 FAVS!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@Cali_boy92]

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].🙌

[@user-cb4fu6ls5r]

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

[@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.

[@Boulders-and-Barbells]

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

[@Txb4g]

Awesome, it should have been longer!

[@KKJPTho]

I can't wait for Arnold's!

[@markgraff8326]

Thank you

[@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.

[@Juliussmoothie]

been many years coming to see these guys collab on youtube

[@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.

[@kwilcox417]

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

[@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.

[@NSER164]

Go to Shaw classic martins!! 😂

[@-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

[@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.

[@christianstark9035]

Love Martins!

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

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

[@Wanglo13]

Martins at the Shaw Classic!

[@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.

[@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.

[@Starless85]

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

[@torringtonstonekeeper]

Martins is a great champion 🏆

[@uddiron6173]

My favourite strongman athletes ❤💪🏼 Martiiiiins.

[@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!

[@Mydadssun]

finally martins !!!!!

[@stevecunningham936]

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

[@jerimybutler897]

Out of his head Martins is unstoppable

[@passionategospel5281]

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

[@frederickknapp5340]

A new Strength Unknown YES

[@kyllonen06]

would love a shaw classic outdoors with mountains in the background

[@charkyicenhour587]

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

[@Starless85]

Awesome. I wish this was like 2 hours though.

[@tbx59]

That was great