NEVER LET CHALLENGES HOLD YOU BACK FT. BOBBY THOMPSON | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP.23

[@parisferguson8654]

Great podcast, I’d love to see big z talking about his ascent into strongman, the struggle to get a first title, ifsa, Arnold’s and your legendary duel for wsm

[@Slasher1331]

I agree, that would be amazing!

[@Slasher1331]

Enjoying this interview format, another great guest! I would love to see some of the older legends with Shaw like Magnus, Capes, Kaz, etc.

[@Juliussmoothie]

Bobby has such a interesting past, great guest and good episode. Really looking forward for the Shaw classic

[@strongmanaaron]

These podcasts are so motivating to be the better version of yourself honestly I’m always in the best place mentally when listening to these

[@donniehoward1612]

Bobby thompson gave us a wonderful insight into his upbringing!! Respect is in his DNA!! Huge fan and good luck and stay healthy in future competitions!!!

[@gabet.200]

I hope Gabe and Trey hear this compliment about being Bobby's targets. I was a fan of Bobby when I first seen him in the Arnold pro

[@ryanhaught4223]

Excellent podcast! Makes sense why these guys do this sport. It’s not just their size; it’s their mental toughness that’s been calloused by the past

[@michaelholder98]

Love this!!! Brian, don't be afraid to express your true opinion on things bro...people will either love or hate you...who cares, you'll do well either way bro. The more real your podcasts are, the more polarizing they will be!! Marine Mike

[@kylefitzherbert9381]

Most enjoyable conversation yet i think. Wasnt a fan of bobby before this as he always seems like a standoffish kinda guy but after hearing his story and the banter back and forth on here and in the gym videos im definitely a fan of his now.

[@charliebaker1427]

Bobby is really cool and nice, he will fuck with you with jokes and banter but hes also really helpful. We both go to the barn gym here in virgina. Bobby is what youd hoped oberst would be in real life instead of the douche he actually is

[@JonahIronstone]

"Life is pain. Anyone who tells you different is selling something." --William Goldman, "The Princess Bride"

[@zach99hurst]

Brian you should do a design on that table with all your medals or maybe signatures of everyone who’s come on💪🏻

[@iainfenton4671]

Thanks for these Brian. Always very cosy as well as inspiring to listen to these whilst working from the home office.

[@hunterpittman100]

It’s a double Shaw post day! Appreciate it!

[@kacpperkacpperowski3496]

Triple, he also did QnA at Shaw Club

[@iandunbar7030]

Such a interesting pod cast .. thanks Bobby Brian 🙏

[@bvon562]

wow... i was name dropped on Shaw Strength ... lol .. great to see bobby telling his story! good luck brother!!

[@bobbythompson6357]

Your name is worth a mention old coyote

[@SaintAlexander871]

BROOOO!!! I started following Thompson religiously after I saw him do I think the Arnold as an amateur. On the pro circuit. Dude looked like a swole dude running a game of dungeons and dragons. NOW HE HAS A SHIRT I ALSO HAVE!!! My first comp was at Massenomics in South Dakota. And that was the shirt they gave us haha.

[@charliebaker1427]

Hes pretty into lord of the rings actually irl, not as much dnd 😂

[@SaintAlexander871]

@@charliebaker1427 that’s fucking amazing. I hope to meet him one of these days haha.

[@charliebaker1427]

​@SaintAlexander871 yeah alot of the people at the barn are nerds haha, a few of the guys have a dnd game weekly including the gym owner. if you ever end up around Spotsylvania virginia ,you can usually find him at the barn gym 3 to 4 days a week. Hes really helpful and nice actually, he gave me some tips on working on my shoulder stability and an imbalance i have in my traps when squating a few hours ago actually funnily enough

[@adama2233]

I think we should remember Big Z did 4 reps on the 205kg Austrian Oak which is a wooden log and said he did 6 reps at 205kg on a wooden log in training. Even forgetting the training lift it's safe to say he could've matched his max lift on a wooden log at his very best before he got injured.

[@ShayanGivehchian]

I would say he was capable of 240

[@thebigdezshow8971]

@@ShayanGivehchian eesh big push

[@charliebaker1427]

Big Zs best log is 228, bobbys is 217. They honestly arent as crazy far apart as one would think especially since bobby is only 31 rn and still very much in his prime

[@michaels.2331]

This was way beyond expectations. What a fabulous story.

[@scottjablow]

Please make this available on Apple podcasts!!!

[@michaelmullins1290]

Good ole Virginia guy. My friend did a comp that Bobby was at. Said he was cool, and helpful. Gotta like Bobby after hearing his story. The room is sounding better. Producers choice sound blankets on the other wall would help I think.

[@Flannel_Affinity]

Nice to hear more from Bobby Thompson. I agree that world records might be a little overhyped lately. I would prefer that athletes focus mainly on contest performance and if world records fall within that show, it's just a nice bonus.

[@kevinfarthing2374]

Great getting to know the strongman athletes!

[@jessemeyer7488]

love this. got my morning starting off the right way

[@septembersilvers]

I was really hoping you would do a podcast with Bobby!! Can’t wait to listen!

[@pauldawson5395]

Bobby " I'm a sucker for hardwood" Thompson

[@bobbythompson6357]

Lol OK this is a fair response

[@pauldawson5395]

@@bobbythompson6357 lol just breaking balls 😂

[@thebearujb]

Great interview!

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Every time you come out with a new video and have some new strong man training with you I always look forward to the podcast with that certain strong man

[@MD-ud2le]

Just watched WSM 22 heat 2. Very surprised to see Bobby walk off after stone pass with Brian. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@cmybeard6889]

Is this episode going to posted on Apple podcasts? That way is MUCH easier to listen to when I'm supposed to be working.

[@pauleiwalsh]

Bobby is such a cool guy.

[@Joe-nj3bb]

I remember someone making a big deal about me having facial hair during the 9th grade, 6th grade is kind of early though. I had a great time both times I went to Hawaii (Ha-va-ii) for my birthday.

[@tompearch8721]

I believe the guy he was talking about was Anthony Clark who had the reverse grip bench record.

[@DisabledScoobyDoo]

1:01:45 Had me cracking up

[@joegrills9458]

I love how those chairs are so freaking huge that bobby looks like he is a 12 year old sitting in his fathers chair

[@keiranbray5541]

Best one yet

[@joenance8641]

Best podcast yet

[@colincampbell7879]

Has anyone else had trouble downloading this on apple podcast?

[@amodabeagle]

Hello, just checking in. Will this be uploaded to Spotify as well?

[@joeclark2201]

How come this wasn't put out for audio ?

[@George_Lusito]

When will this be uploaded to podcast apps?

[@brandofowler]

Why isn't this on spotify yet

[@Nick-gg6tg]

Why is this not on Spotify yet?

[@testerblazer3469]

Love this!

[@gahazero]

Mr. SHAW 🤝

[@timbeech2056]

Always enjoy these podcasts. Would be very interested to hear from a competitor that wasn't naturally gifted. The story is always that they were good at sports as a kid, always big, deadlifted 300kg the first time they entered a gym etc. Just wondered if there was anyone in the open weight class who didn't have that or is it basically just a prerequisite?

[@bamstrongfitness11]

Kearney would be a good one for this.

[@gustavolsson2005]

@@bamstrongfitness11 kearney deadlifted like 500 lbs at 16 or 17 years old.

[@bamstrongfitness11]

@@gustavolsson2005 Great point I didn’t know that. I had just heard him say it was a long journey and he finished last place many times before he reached the top.

[@A-A-RonDavis2470]

Every pro Strongman is pure talent and raw ability. Not to say they weren't competitive or had a low work ethic, but as soon as you're able to get a pro card, you've already proven that you're built different. There are plenty of amateur Strongman that are also gifted but don't have the drive or time to push that envelope. Everybody that has a name on Shaw's podcast is gifted and talented to the enth degree. No average Joe is getting in here.

[@A-A-RonDavis2470]

@@bamstrongfitness11 Kearney is supremely naturally gifted, ain't no doubt about that. You don't get to the world level at 5'10" 285 lbs unless you're something different.

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Sleeping on the floor when the air mattress pops...and getting the call..4 wsm...

[@pauldiaz9602]

Go team Shaw!!!!

[@lakedaimoninc.3320]

Bobby Thompson is awesome. Just saying.

[@MrMSBranham]

A lot of people don't realize that in Hawaii they have a holiday calked "kill a howlei" day.

[@KillianDefaoite]

Bobby is an interesting guy.

[@ipbthunder]

Personally I think strongman should stop allowing suits. its supposed to be about being strong not who can bring the best equipment with them.

[@presqueisle69]

Brian & bobby .

[@poorfatman5317]

Cool video👍💪

[@SM-kw3zj]

great podcast

[@hockeyfreak896890]

You gonna upload this episode to Spotify or what?

[@danielrichardson4868]

225 at 14 years old!? i thought i was big when i was 14 at about 165... i didnt get to 225 until about my 20th birthday...what a mutant

[@iainfenton4671]

"I'm a sucker for hard wood" - how did you not pick up on this Brian?

[@nonbiasedgoblin1431]

Nice bideo

[@uxl3993]

You look fresh sir,i love it

[@abelmedina7879]

Goh dammit Bobby

[@jovankaukra]

I’m just gonna say it… Bobby is insanely hot.

[@accountname1047]

You can tell early on in the interview that Brian has his kids in the back of his mind.

[@TheBiGMoSs69]

Second

[@fabiancooper9638]

First

[@martybendick2246]

Been looking for this since I saw Bobby was visiting!

[@allysazzaro1546]

pքɾօʍօʂʍ ✔️