Interviewing The Most Controversial Influencer Ft. Greg Doucette

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Get your LHBK merch here: www.LHBK.shop Get a program written by me here: www.moosecoaching.com

[@daltonmason62]

@22:40 I'll show you a fat kid with ADD, still a good point, though

[@gregdoucette]

Mitchell is a great interviewer. He asks important thought provoking questions that can benefit the viewer

[@6thsense464]

Thanks for the info hobbit.

[@walk-york]

*Michael

[@TimLevi]

​@@walk-york*mitchell

[@walk-york]

@@TimLevi this probably requires knowledge of Greg's videos about Mitch prior to him winning WSM to understand

[@Pain53924]

I hate you for no reason at all

[@purplepotato8849]

I can never get over how sane Greg appears in other KZbinr's videos, vs how wildly he hams it up for his own. Not hate, just a neutral and amused observation.

[@DavidWoods-p1t]

I agree , hearing Greg just talking normally is so refreshing 😂. Just to add to that , whenever Greg’s lovely wife appears in his vlogs… he’s straight back to “ normal “ , chatting with her ha ha ha… they’re both stars .

[@philosophpascal]

I like him better in his regular videos tbh.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

😂

[@hannibalb8276]

Yeah it's a real issue these days with people that are more focused on making money than educating, because nothing makes more money than the right wing persecution complex grift.

[@rightchris3443]

True. But he did sound like an incel om raw talk

[@MarkT-ci6cr]

Coach Greg touched me harder than last time

[@jeffreygordon007]

I bailed on Greg because of him ranting. He gave the viewers what they wanted. His high pitched rants made his views go up. Greg is so informative and love watching him when he just speaks normal.

[@hannibalb8276]

Yeah it's a real issue these days with people that are more focused on making money than educating, because nothing makes more money than the right wing persecution complex grift.

[@RichardSmith-nd9vk]

I don't care how he talks, his high pitched is interesting. It's the same information either way, the voice doesn't make him less informative.

[@ronniemillsap]

yeah i havent subbed because of how he acts, but I would if hed just act normal. make a separate channel for us normies Greg :D

[@RichardSmith-nd9vk]

@@hannibalb8276 dude he was a special needs school teacher, he literally uses it as a teaching technique to make people more interested and engaged

[@Dwhizzle]

I just wished he focused on more fitness related content (informative stuff) vs. just the red-pill, hot take junk he puts out a good chunk of the time 🤷🏼

[@badgolf6109]

“i unlearned” is one of the funniest phrases i’ve ever heard

[@reneaguilar1000]

Am going to put that on a T-shirt ( I unlearn) 😂

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

Mitch's face when Greg explained how high his PED dosages were

[@landerhendrickx3522]

10g per week or what was he referring to?

[@zackosborn1731]

​@landerhendrickx3522 80 MG of test every 4 days

[@32slaughter]

​@@zackosborn1731 that's what he's on now, he's talking about the superphysiological doses he used to take

[@MrMadeinthe80s]

What a fantastic video! I love discussions like this between two great people. No arguing, just honest discussions even when you dont 100% agree with each other.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate you!

[@Micheldied]

This. You can absolutely disagree with people without turning it into a fist fight.

[@coachb530]

He's only controversial because of haters, he's actually very intelligent and level headed with 90%+ of his views.

[@williesantos22]

People being upset at Greg’s IG poll is absolutely ridiculous

[@iamgonza]

I went from being a GD fan, to disliking him as some of his rants began hurting my ears, to now being an even bigger fan. After a while, you get a feel for which channels are genuinely trying to help and both Greg and Mitch seem to be about making a positive impact with what they know to be true vs trying to find a controversial topic or solution to appeal to a viewership through confirmation bias. We all falter here and there but I think they are genuinely good guys.

[@Dr_Coe]

Mitch, this was actually pretty informative and enjoyable. You two have good chemistry and should do more videos together. very solid. I like greg when he's in this type of mode/space. You're both well educated and when not trying to get views/subscribers both of you put out extremely solid content. fair play to both of you.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you for the comment, I appreciate you :)

[@Drewstein69]

@@mitchellhooperstrongman Maybe next time, ask actual "hard hitting questions". You know, like why he refers to trans folk as "bio gendered", why he thinks it's smart to go after women with EDs, why he bullies obese people and why Ally left him. You know, actual tough questions.

[@muscledoggs566]

​@@Drewstein69 That's how he refers to trans-folk? That's weird. I just refer to them as confused.

[@darkcircle899]

@@Drewstein69 I can answer all those questions for you. Why he and Ally broke up will be no comment they have a NDA. He doesn't bully anyone but he is straightforward in how he talks about people with EDs and those who are obese because many of them are delusional and someone needs to tell them the real truth either put the fork down or puck the fork up. People like to make these things far more complicated than they are and he's just speaking about them in straightforward to the point language which is what people who try to beat around the bush about their actual problems need.

[@Drewstein69]

@@darkcircle899 Whatever you say, ball barnacle.

[@PolishDane]

I love when youtubers are honest about their youtuberness

[@mattjackson1108]

Love that you practice what you preach. Being kind is something so many people these days don’t realize could actually change the world. Got a follower for life. 💚💯🔒

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thanks brother! If you want to support the cause, check out www.LHBK.shop We donate some of the proceeds back to independently owned gyms so they can continue to thrive.

[@IndiePatron]

Nice vid. Been subbed to coach greg for 4 years but I find myself watching these outside vids more than his posts in the last 2 years.

[@nathantrevizo1534]

Mitch, videos like these are the reason you're one of the best ambassadors for fitness. You do such a great job of providing information that is beneficial to all fitness levels, but also giving it from as unbiased of a view as possible. You simply give people the information that you feel is important and let the individual make the decision themselves. Thank you for all you do!

[@faismasterx]

Greg should write the playbook on how to live in other people's heads rent free. He's a natural at it.

[@Anonymous-ld7je]

Sounds like Greg is referencing "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F@ck" at the 4:00 mark. It's a great book! And no, it's not about being a disaffected jerk, it's about choosing to care about the few things that truly matter to you in life and letting go of the rest.

[@30pipeliner]

Greg is such a character when on his channel which he honestly admits to in his interviews but is really smart and seems super cool on other channels. Mitchell is just the opposite I truly believe he is a great dude always, he has definitely become my go to channel to watch out any other strong man!! Great interview!!

[@seanixs]

Awesome interview!! Coach Greg's advice has helped me lose 40+ lbs and keep it off. Although he may cross the line of controversy from time to time, his advice is solid and his consistent videos helped me tremendously. He made me realize I was the problem and I was the only one who can fix that problem. Do Cardio, Put the Fork down and STOP making EXCUSES. Honestly Greg has likely added many years to my life and I'm thankful for his no BS way of teaching. LHBK is an amazing slogan for inclusion and a healthy relationship with physical and mental health. A movement lead by and man with an excellent attitude and incredible determination, work ethic and skill. Inspiring many with his feats of strength, endurance, intelligence and kindness. Thank you Mitchell Hooper And Greg Doucette

[@UbuPluto]

First off, very well done. I think the level of discussion and the chemistry are great. I agree with one of the comments regarding Greg’s persona on the bulk of his videos. A calm and collected Greg is much preferable to the high pitched screaming. Having said that I do like his content for the most part

[@RichardSmith-nd9vk]

I actually like Greg's high pitched screaming, it makes him more interesting. It doesn't make him less informative, so I think it's fine. It might even make him more informative because more people are listening to him, and he uses humor to make points stick in our brains. When you finish watching him, you think why is he talking to us like 3rd graders? He's dumbing it down too much. But actually you didn't know it before you started watching him and he taught you something new!

[@DobyDuke]

We need more people in this world to speak the truth, stop sugar coating everything to prevent people from getting butt hurt! Myron takes it to another level which I personally don’t think works as well!

[@johnberesford7216]

So refreshing to hear him speaking instead of shouting. I know Greg just does what gets him views and he's found that shouting works. Unfortunately I find that style very hard to listen too. I'd watch more of him if he acted more like this when presenting his arguments on his own channel. Keep up the great work Mitchell you're killing it in comps and on KZbin.

[@morgothbauglir4898]

Would be pretty cool if you tried the army combat fitness test. It’s fairly new and very few professional athletes have tried it on KZbin - I think it would be interesting to see what a strongman could do on events like the standing power throw and sprint drag carry.

[@MC-ep8cu]

I didn't see the part in the video where you guys really disagreed on something

[@emartinezr]

Mitchell says there's a bit more nuissance to the Calories In - Calories Out relation. And there is. But like he said in the end: the scale will tell you if you're in a calorie deficit or not. So they agree. Mitchell just doesn't think it's as straight fwd. I think it's very simple. But I'm a hydraulic engineer and I deal with the energy equation and mass conservation all the time... same concept. I don't need to track my Calories perfectly. But I know that if I eat less and move more, I'm going to lose weight.

[@unc1221]

@@emartinezryall hiring or nah?

[@emartinezr]

@@unc1221 hahahaha always hiring 😂😂

[@unc1221]

@@emartinezr What’s your requirements and pay? I have a degree and unrelated experience but willing to learn

[@carpeomnia88]

Greg seems so cool , I like hearing him talk , reminds me that not everyone is stupid af

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

I’ve always had great interactions :)

[@kizzmitten1]

What a great Canadian duo! Excellent vid

[@vintageweightspgh]

Nice job working through your questions, Mitchell. The interview was well organized and engaging.

[@lanorothwolf2184]

18:49 That's the case for me, going to the gym vastly improved every single aspect of my life. Diet, relationships (got a girlfriend 2 months in), work ethic (studying daily and got a job) and I read more. Generally, I also just feel plain better. I didn't look bad before starting it consistently and I'm nowhere near amazing physique territory right now. But those mental benefits can literally be extracted day one, and after 2-3 months it becomes amazing to see how the domminoes built upon each other.

[@onebluemonster239]

Gregs approach works eventually…I avoided his constantly appearing videos for months because of the click bait my titles etc…eventually succumbed and watched one, now I enjoy him a lot.

[@FpsDropkick]

I don’t understand how anybody could dislike Greg

[@lowcashranch1412]

I think we need popular influencers to start to bring facts back to the surface. When a fact hurts your feelings, that is a clear indication that you are living in a false reality.

[@simonboltoncarer]

Mitch, you bring a real visible intelligence to strongman. All strongmen are intelligent but you really speak like it. No disrespect meant to any of our fantastic strongmen. I've followed strongman ( particularly wsm) since it started. You are all wonderful. Greg , what can you say, an absolute legend! Very knowledgeable and helpful. It's a pity people don't understand Greg's approach to his videos. He never means to actually, personally upset someone. He is trying to help people to succeed in their life. Thank you Both. Thank you Mitch for all you do. You are bringing lots of newness and special approach to strongman. Peace and love to you and your family, Simon and Share, West Midlands, UK.❤😊

[@BoolaHoola]

Coach Greg and the moose what a life

[@therambunctiousrobloxian9323]

what I love about Greg is that he has always has a few consistent principles and he has kept it real no matter what.

[@markd9580]

Great interview Mitch! Greg reminds me of the heel version of Richard Simmons. 😂

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

😎

[@raphII2]

I've been following Coach Greg for a long time now and I'm also not American, so I honestly never found issue with the stuff he talks about. It's weird because it's a game, but people don't get it. The game is making people mad because that's when they start attacking you with interactions which in turn show your stuff to more people. The guy really, and I mean REALLY knows his stuff, the issue is when he was trying to educate people wouldn't care as much as when he points out that most people could lose a little weight and feel better.

[@wezzbeet2923]

From nottingham?

[@LlopmondDunderbridge-nn2xt]

"the game is making people mad" yeah man... if I scream in another grown mans face and he finds me irritating and tells me to shut up, I'm a WINNER! :D and NOT a screaming moron! :D I WIN THE GAME! This mentality is R3TARDED.

[@user-strength10]

lol, the size difference between you and coach haha.... this was fire though mitch, can't wait for other collabs (was thinking with your background theirs a few different collabs you could do that would be interesting based on alot of science... jeremy either, jeff nipard, or natache oceane (only 1 week retired so she might be down))

[@unc1221]

Different goals. Lean and fit for bodybuilding or big and massive for strongman. It’s why I train strongman

[@muramasa_ZA]

Greg is the real deal. An honest dude that deserves all good things coming his way.

[@martingee4886]

Great video. Greg and Mitch have so much knowledge. Greg grows on you once you get past the screeching.

[@meepo262]

Coach Greg is an OG and his advice is legit, particularly for dieting. He has definitely been embracing the algorithm preferring controversy, but he does actually offer an opinion worth listening to.

[@shussain3333]

Ayyyyy nice one getting coach greg on!

[@Elucidator18]

I enjoy the coach Greg collabs

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you 😀

[@ericsmith5770]

I like Greg, he’s a tad abrasive with his honesty but sometimes I need my bad ideas scrubbed away

[@Omar1066]

Greg is great here. I could watch more of his content if he was like this on his channel. But I know he has to be a certain way to maximise views. Michael this was a great interview.

[@drewsaddler8414]

Where does Greg get these Polos! 😂 I need one

[@percyp126]

Greg is great. It’s nice to see someone being real whether you want to hear it or not.

[@Keeloheikkola]

Ok, I have only recently started paying attention to your activities in the fitness world. Now that I have watched you perform at your most recent show and your interaction with Hafthor. I have seen how genuine you are and generally supportive of all those around you. I looked up your KZbin and found this video, I have to say, I am a big fan! You are intelligent, thoughtful, insightful, and you are critical of yourself! I am a new fan, I have subscribed and I am going to look at all your videos and get to know you better. Congratulations on the grand slam and I hope I get the chance to see you in person in the future!!

[@jhop43]

Gregs as real as it gets and is an educated/experienced person. He deserves to make a good living off his content. Great interview.

[@starrebornalpha]

Greg just spits facts 98% of the time, that's why people hate him because they can't handle the truth.

[@mastersironmantarmstrong7148]

Agreed

[@LlopmondDunderbridge-nn2xt]

I think your maths is off there. He seems to spend more time screeching like a preteeen girl than he does "spitting facts" to me.

[@DeltaFoxtrotII]

No. its the whiny voice i cant handle. when he's not on his channel he's not too bad

[@JanKowalski-m7r]

Apart from stating the obvious that this is another great and informative interview, I must add that it's nice to hear Greg's real voice for the first time, surprisingly it doesn't sound annoying.

[@AngelGonzalez-ej9he]

Love this interview. Good questions... I can watch Greg talk for hours.

[@mastersironmantarmstrong7148]

I’m starting to think the best way to become hated is to try to be honest and objective and say what you actually think. At first I didn’t like Greg’s voice and rants but when I started listening to him I thought he was usually pretty honest, tried to be fair and said what he actually believed. So no hate from me. These are actually the things I most appreciate and respect and fully practice myself.

[@snoman5618]

First video I've watched from you, instantly subscribed. You're the only channel I've come accross where I honestly think it would be impossible to like you, love the message and I wish you and your channel all the best!

[@valrath84]

greg explained weightloss quite well as someone on that journey i agree completely

[@6guage]

I have to give you credit Mitch, I kind of thought you were going to be a more vanilla KZbinr too afraid of controversy (yes I know the algorithm currently is rewarding controversy but still technically risky long-term). Anyways, props for being authentic

[@tranchung3015]

Excellent point on the calories out part of the CICO equation, especially that undigested food is part of the calories out. This is why it is important to eat high fibrous food as part of any balanced nutrition plan (e.g. fruits and vegetable).

[@boxingboa]

Love coach Greg. He 💯 real. Tells you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear.

[@TheC4RB1N3]

What an awesome conversation 🙌🏼

[@rambomcswaggins]

Love that your colabing with coach Greg

[@StealthPlatypus1]

You should start a podcast like Shaw. Would be very interesting to hear your take on subjects with all the people you meet.

[@ldarm]

Brilliant watch, we love our Greg 💪🏻 Really good discussion

[@1986bartaferenc]

Greg's clone is so much nicer than the original. Jokes aside. To be honest, Greg's content on his own channel can be annoying because of his style. This conversation, on the other hand, is brilliant, provocative, constructive, and useful. Please make more of these.

[@Dwilson1282]

I miss Greg actually making fitness and nutrition content

[@nataliabusko1432]

There is nothing new in this field. It’s still calories in calories out, laws of nature haven’t changed so why should he film same videos as he did 2-4 years ago?

[@Dwilson1282]

@@nataliabusko1432 the tabloidsh drama stuff got old faster than real fitness content could ever have. i respect him and his videos and recipes had a positive impact on me a few years ago; but i’ve tuned out.

[@DavidKrech-d5u]

Thank you for the interview with Greg. New Subscriber keep up the great content.👍

[@ZTLifts]

Bicep work is showing!!! 💪💪

[@POOCOMESFROMFOOD]

I never ever expected Greg to basically use the spoon theory to describe how much he can care in a day 😂

[@StormyCalm]

I don't follow Greg, but everything he said here makes since. I also wasn't bothered by his question following the video of the lady giving the bad health advice to the young woman trying out prom dresses. I suppose, there's always a time and place when it comes to the correct physical and mental health advice. But one shouldn't be confused with the other. If I'm talking with a person, and I can tell their mental health around their body and fitness is bad, I'm changing my approach. But the underlying message is the same. And for some people, we do need to be honest - even if it hurts. I'd rather see you with hurt feelings for a couple of hours, than a 3rd heart attack before you're 35. I also completely believe in calories in/calories out, regardless if it's not 100% accurate. I also weigh myself every day. Weighing myself every day has no negative effect on me, though I know a lot of people that say it would. For me, it's just an additional data point - and it's the final point, as Mitchell pointed out, to see if my calorie counting is accurate.

[@andrewzach1921]

I don't always agree with Greg but I always think he is speaking his truth. I trust his integrity. I find it difficult that people don't see what he is doing when he posts about other people and their videos. He is just there to educate and entertain.

[@jacesmith3610]

So good to see healthy debate

[@JAKEYboii3]

Amazing interview, awesome questions!!

[@MCBeremus]

I love truth, and often Greg speaks truth.

[@daleramcharran1859]

At that age 12, not giving a shit I wish I had developed that maturity. I would’ve been better off. Kudos to you, Greg.

[@marcwente8943]

Coach Greg is awesome. yes the angry voice can get annoying. yes he loves the click bait. yes he loves picking fights with other big (often bigger) influencers for clout 😬 BUT it's part of the business!!! those videos are probably the ones that get him views, otherwise he wouldn't do them. underneath all that I find he has a very consistent message and spreads a lot of great information. Sure some things you need to take with a grain of salt and adjust to you, but overall he's solid dude. Also Coach Greg was detrimental in me being comfortable in the 12-15% bf range, instead of chasing 10% year round and feeling awful. will forever be grateful

[@gym-kneecrickets6294]

Love you Mitch, but why is Gilbert Godfrey so mean?

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

😂😂

[@daviddishongh5310]

😂

[@LatimusChadimus]

I don't think controversial is the word but I don't want to be rude

[@deltalima6703]

I would use "meh" Greg does not debate, or even discuss, anything. He lectures but never learns.

[@LatimusChadimus]

@@deltalima6703 I came across him in 2020. Found him annoying and an instigator. Never watched more than a couple of videos

[@TheRizzzlyBear]

My favorite part, is the part where Gregs really careful how he frames his statements. Because he knows he's a third of the size of his happy and polite host.

[@EntropyFarmGreece]

Coach Greg is a gem.

[@allanseitz4251]

"professional victim" is just a perfect for explaining the todays society

[@Drewstein69]

Like when Greg constantly complains about being "cancelled"? He's a little puto with no shame.

[@boxingvanilla5960]

@@Drewstein69 He had a guy threatening to sue him for a million dollars cuh

[@Liam_bridgham]

agreed

[@hannibalb8276]

You're describing Greg and his own persecution complex, you know that right? He literally whined that "it's only okay to punch up at men", which is a hilariously stupid take.

[@Drewstein69]

@@boxingvanilla5960 Oh no, not a million. Whatever will Greg do? I know! He'll keep pushing his supplements every chance his gets and use scarcity tactics to make teenage boys think they need it and won't get laid without them ;)

[@ronniemillsap]

Ok, since you asked nicely, I subbed

[@bwatts27]

Mitchell, what are your thoughts about arm wrestling? Also, did you see the Brian Shaw podcast with Devon Larratt?

[@GeofCates8075]

He mentioned in another video that he has no interest in arm wrestling.

[@MyrnaLydia]

Loved this interview!

[@Mr.P.Griffith]

I didn't want this video to end, I was enjoying it that much. Side note.. I just lost 8lbs in the past month and all I have done differently was started lifting weights. 25-30 mins a day, 4-6 days a week, 3 sets of 3, upper body/core/legs. all with a very basic setup of a bench, a handful of random steel dumbells and a curl bar. The weird/concerning part is that I'm already very lean. 5'11 and 167lbs (now 159lbs). I don't know where it went and I don't know how to counter it. I literally can't afford to eat more than the 4-5 times a day I already do. I eat a lot for a guy my size, all very well balanced thanks to my extremely supportive wife. It's 5:30am and I'm already starving lol.

[@skov3d]

I love to hate on Greg because one of my best friend idolizes him WAAYYYY too much. But to be honest i've learned alot from him, but his takes are very VERY bodybuilder biased, which is fine. I just wish there was more bodybuilders who would take inspo from other athletes and what they eat or do for a healthy body. I myself come from at tumbling and gymnastics bias, and honestly bodybuilders have very bad training technique as well as eating for a well functioning well moving agile gymnastic body.

[@Muffins2117]

I know exactly what you mean hating on someone because someone you’re close to is obsessed with them 😂😂

[@frankhermansen243]

I am probably one of the least patient person ever to have lived and skip could have been my middle name...but not here, a damn good interview

[@andredaigneault-dumas4052]

Mitch’s reaction when he heard greg say 10 times 😂

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

😂

[@gettingrealsickofyourshitc4804]

😂

[@MegaLegz]

I think thats what Mitch was referring to when he said "what you think is going on is not whats going on."

[@andredaigneault-dumas4052]

@@MegaLegz yeah probably

[@angelopepeskordos]

I just wish Gregg and his peers would stop being controversial for the sake of views and $$. It creates confusion and trickles down to misinformation that has real life consequences for some people. They could be successful and raking in the dough without doing that.

[@eldanno5970]

That was a really good interview/discussion, reckon we could learn a lot from him if he went down the education route rather than controversy one. Maybe he does but I’ve only ever seen his rants. 😂 I’m gonna start smashing the like button on his channel so he beats the haters just that little bit more 👍

[@colacp]

I guess these count as tough questions in Canada.

[@lenscraftedlife]

I miss this Greg, not the high-pitched ranting. He can be informative and thoughtful. However, I recognize I am in the minority, and good for him to do what works to grow his channel and his brand.

[@Mr.PotatoAWESOMEFitnessTips]

That Jubilee skit should have had some Strongman there to show a side of being large that is paired with tons of confidence hahaha ´'cause like, they had Erik there walking around at 290 and lean hahaha, it isn't a wild comparison having IDN, Oberst there hahaha

[@Aaron-Qman]

That would've been interesting!!

[@hulkthedane7542]

Not that controversial - but a smart guy, knowing what he does. Both about training/dieting and about communicating. 👍👍☀️☀️👍👍

[@minoo1]

Great video. I really like your collab with Greg

[@adamh6730]

Gregs comparison to wrestling entertainment is something that makes it very hard to continue to respect and enjoy content as a strength fan. Legitimate athletes and professionals are watering down their content and embellishing their personalities for clicks and its hard to see. We're so lucky to have people with such knowledge willing to share so freely like Hoops, Matt Wenning, Mark Bell, Dave Tate, Shaw, Loz.... but we only support a world that promotes the sensationalists

[@valeyyrm]

L&R Mitchell and Greg so thrue from ICELAND

[@Dram1984]

The greatest moment of that jubilee vid was the big black guy calling Myron a DYEL. 😂

[@AcencialAMV]

FYI, book Greg is talking about at 4:00 is "The SubleArt of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson. Great book.

[@rexfordhazelton7601]

I rarely disagree with Greg, but when I do I am not tempted to call him controversial by any means.

[@joeshmoe190]

Boosting the algorithm with this comment

[@TheLazyLabrador]

“Edgy”. Annoying. Pick me type. I’m just throwing out adjectives, you decide where they go.

[@hooktraining3966]

lol