Worlds Strongest Man - The Shocking Truth

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Loved doing this with you. Thanks brother 🤝

[@justanobody0]

First off, thanks for Flex Lewis for hosting Canada's own World Strongest Man 6:01 "I thought I had about of 25% chance to win" 4:01 "if you know the events, and you know what I'm good at. It was more than perfect performance" 4:45 "there is so much that is not in your control, if you win or lose" 5:09 "winning world strongest man at some stage in your life, changes your whole life" Now think about Derek Poundstone in 2008, and one slip on the final event was the difference between having that one world strongest man win, and not having it.

[@BrianNassar]

Wow, powerful interview!! Thanks for sharing a part of your story!!

[@blizzyblakeyoppa]

As a fan of both bodybuilding and strongman this is amazing been following Flex for years and been following the Moose 🫎 since Worlds I was there and I witnessed Mitch pull that truck so fats 😅 after that I knew he was gonna win!

[@williamparker8403]

You are gifted (obviously), but you're also a true inspiration. Thank you, and win some more 🤯💪👍

[@pkassoum]

True Soldier mate. Be proud.

[@phillipjacobs7691]

This guy is the most unconventional strongman ever. Interesting conversation

[@DadGetsFit]

I can't tell you how glad I am that you talked about standing on that line regarding "am I gonna do this or not" 15yrs ago, I pulled the trigger and it jammed and it was the best thing for me. To feel that I'm glad I got to still be here. And I turned my life around. I was homeless, living in my car, shit job. I pushed and I'm now married, 2 kids, the strongest I've been in my life and I don't plan on stopping. Thanks mitch for using your platform to shed some light on things we struggle with in the shadows. And thank you flex for being on understanding and a real positive influence

[@isaacelite]

Glad to have your around!

[@heathjohnson2575]

Everyone talking about mental health wasn't a thing before social media. Social media has amplified everybody's problems 1000%. Social Media is the worst thing that has ever happened to society

[@PrimeMatt]

You're honesty gave me chills and bright tears to my eyes Mitch. As someone who has suffered with mental health their whole life I can empathise.

[@jaredburry7924]

I love his rawness and ability to speak the truth on difficult topics. Excellent watch from a great champ!

[@patriciodiez5360]

15:11 the way Mitch is always preparing and thinking in advance reminds me of Brian Shaw. Very professional and meticulous in his approach. He already has a bright present in strongman, but I am sure there is still a lot more to come.

[@staunchvegan]

Fantastic interview. Mitch's honesty is really quite something. You did well to make him feel comfortable opening up.

[@xx6489]

A remarkably candid, deeply learned analysis on mental health.

[@ceasar8]

Two smart, hard working, dedicated blokes who carry themselves with class. Great podcast this

[@lazur1]

Retired Mr Hooper'll be greatest commentator strength sport's ever seen.

[@jonathan3132]

Really enjoyed how nonchalant this was!

[@AMRAP_Motivation]

Awesome, thank you Flex 💪🏼

[@perrin38]

Great to see this! Been following all of Mitch’s content since WSM last year but this conversation added another layer to understanding where he’s coming from

[@Jake-vg7mw]

Very eye opening podcast, the mental health part is deep, personally I have a yin and yang approach to mental health, you don't get happiness without sadness, can't have good times without dark times. Neither state of mind is permanent and you will likely never know when either has ended until you're experiencing the other which can make either one feel like a lifetime. All I can say is even though Mitch didn't know it, the world has become a better place with him in it

[@user-mu5ny1ks6t]

The mental health experiences are something I relate to. I am 60 years old. My Mother committed suicide and I had two Fathers die by the age of 11. I have battled depression and a few bouts of suicidal tendencies. I appreciate that Strongman are candid about this. Thank you Mitch, I remember Evan Singleton, Eddie Hall sharing as well, I wonder if this experience is part of what gives them their drives.

[@zephyrr108]

2 fathers?

[@alangrace8628]

What an incredible interview, fascinating and inspiring.... we never really know how other people are suffering at times.... Amazing strength from mitch talking about his mental health struggles...I really feel like a know the man so much better now..... Also major props to Flex for being an excellent interviewer, he has the most important talent required of a great interviewer, and that is the ability to stay quiet and listen....very impressive all round 👏

[@TheSLK66]

Not the only strongman who has struggled with problems. Eddie Hall too and look how far the man made it! Became the Beast, WSM. Take life's punches, take the pain and stand up to live another day.

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Eddie halls "problems" are not really big problems His main problems were his grandmother dying and his teachers telling him he was a waste of time Not really groundbreaking stuff

[@u04pww2]

​@@Lee-ic2ynwho are you to decide what someone else's mental health problems are? It doesn't need to be "ground beaking stuff" to make people feel suicidal.

[@ryanmcemery354]

It's awesome how Mitchell came out of nowhere in a year or two.

[@Juiced2528]

I felt that.

[@Fitin10nation]

Great to see Mitchell on your podcast! Truly an old soul

[@johnpauladamovsky86]

I want to hear Mitchell Hooper speak to Jordan Peterson about weight-training and mental health. Jordan can teach Mitch how to speak in front of 5,000 people.

[@jeffgadbois1707]

Awesome interview and a great guest 💯💪👌

[@KubaSylvesterCielen]

Wow - this was immense! Mitchel is incredible! Huge future ahead of him

[@killerbee8892]

24:00 seeing the build up to that confusion and then you both realising made me chuckle. Nice podcast I’ll watch a few more and possibly subscribe

[@jennharman2396]

Very impressed with the polished professionalism of Flex on the mic.

[@nicowins]

Flex you always have the best guests

[@hduEh-9lorZM]

Following this, Gatland is furiously searching searching for a Welsh great-grandparent’s friend somewhere in Hooper’s ancestry.

[@waynejoe71]

U r aware flex is welsh yea ?

[@jamesgaines6468]

Wow. Brian and Eddie finally nailed the fusion dance 😂.

[@yolosubmarine]

Half Welsh, half Australian, given the moose's connection to Aus im happy to have been recommended this video. New sub!

[@michaelgeddes5078]

Mitch, your openness to mental health is one of a kind. You have a great story to share with.many. I pray God is able to use you as an instrument to share with many.

[@stevehuk902]

Love the advice from hooper. That's why I competed in powerlifting this year for the first time at 40. I'm not great but you never know when it can all be over. Can't wait for my next meet across continent next July

[@seanpocock7195]

Very humble guy . Lift heavy . BE KIND

[@worldofopinion7526]

I've benched 60lbs for 5 reps.

[@DavenportBarbell]

Awesome!!!

[@bongojason]

Thanks for being so open on those darker feelings & thoughts 🙏❤️👊 we need more openness about these moments, I struggle periodically n can’t see a way out other than that and yet I have a great life n live in a great place I think we just have to accept it’s part of my condition as it is with many others! Great chat thanks guys 👊

[@Dejwik]

Dope, happy to see Strongmans showing more and more about themselves, sport, mental aspects of it and many more!

[@justinmcmillan2682]

Makes you like him even more

[@Shawn-ho6de]

This guy sounds very intelligent and humble

[@hellofresh404]

Thanks for opening up on a difficult subject.

[@dylanpritchard4981]

The Moose is a brilliant edition to the sport of strongman and I love watching him compete!

[@jaybruzas225]

Came here for The Moose, stayed for Flex. That wisdom he dropped starting at 56:20 is gold.

[@forteka81]

No matter what mental health issues we are going through our families are affected by them. Talk often and in depth with those that love you. Don’t underestimate their love for you.

[@up2me967]

Propably the brightest of the strongmen iv seen.

[@watsonkushmaster3067]

Wow...that was unironically and not in a cheesy way DEEP...just wow

[@oisintaylor3382]

Great interview. Lots of info nuggets in there

[@autto101]

The CROCS are ICONIC... It's part of Devon's brand, and they are not cheap!!! Super comfortable, they breathe better than any running shoe... BTW, why IMPOSE running shoes??? You're STANDING at a table, not running... #hatersgonnahate... Keep your head high Devon... You are a great champion, and a great sporting embassador for Canada.

[@jerppazz4525]

"you can put everything into the first 10 meters and then just hang on for dear life". my imagination sure went haywire with that bus pulling

[@benjoyce2383]

Amazing and open pod!!

[@seanwhitehall4652]

17:55 love the attention to data

[@bobbybobman3073]

The Shaw Classic is going to be totally sick. That being said, the one person I've met, who was a bonfide rugby guy, he was just like Mitchell. Husky but stupid strong and athletic, and super kind. Like genuinely he is very friendly and makes you important even if they aren't or what not.

[@bertcloutier8718]

Awesome Mitch

[@move_to_the_right]

love these two blokes....

[@applesauce1852]

Thanks Mitch

[@markdavis8430]

What an intro ✊

[@toocool2bblue]

The world's strongest man making you realise what real strength truly is... 💪😎❤️🥰 Long live the moose

[@vfxforge]

well done mate

[@raiderraider84]

Mitch is such a well rounded athlete and his background in physiology must be incredibly beneficial. Like what in the actual fuck physique competitor, marathon runner, college football. Insane, like I was a college football player and did physique, but adding marathon running and then WSM title is just mind boggling 😂

[@bobbybobman3073]

Mitch I think you should be part of the brian, robert, eddie, nick combo cause they can take whatever smack you can talk, but they will dish it too. That being said they really like being kind and what not, but they do have that edge to themselves when they need it. I think youd fit right in.

[@seanwhitehall4652]

45:25 wisdom

[@andrewchisholm3665]

Great interview with the Prof of WSM . Looking forward to his seminar in Gasgow in October. Yet again Flex thanks for highlighting mental health, you are literally saving people

[@mikewhatley6381]

mitchell get on rogan mate! Love from woodstock, ontario

[@brandonwhite7306]

Very cool content

[@nickcanniff]

very strong guy very successful

[@garysnow1475]

I didn't know flex had a podcast! He's very good i/at it

[@createachanneltopost]

Great podcast

[@Fairfied]

Wow, intense

[@waltzillastrongman]

This is awesome

[@scottmacgregor3444]

Thumbnail: Super whimsical. Subject Matter: 505kg Respect

[@willbourque2810]

Should have more views.

[@arborgonetreeservice1315]

Hahaha 😂 it wasn’t even a day .

[@katlynklassen809]

I think he represents all the positive qualities in the canadian people.

[@rondellgulley]

Bodybuilding is more than conditioning, a lot of the time the most condition guy doesn't win, Jon is a more complete bodybuilder and I believe he should win for that

[@odysseusnissan]

I love how honest Mitch is. It confuses me that he doesn't believe in God or any kind of reincarnation and still has his thoughts of suicide. Because it's always been my belief in an afterlife that makes me think of suicide. Whether it's heaven or some kind of matrix reset I really do look forward to death and hopefully finding out. But luckily for me(and family and friends) I don't wanna die anytime soon.But I've been in life or death moments in cars and motorcycles and I had a big smile on my face and said, here I come.

[@oliverposniak1254]

Worlds coolest man 😎👍💪

[@Rahi0823]

The thumbnail 💀💀💀

[@longshotdiedtired1582]

You said the app was free but it’s 70$ a year , am I doing something wrong in the app ?

[@Harrison881]

Did he just say valedictorian was a popularity contest?

[@benji_mac]

Time to serve up some 🦆 🍝. You got this!!

[@tipaltier5694]

I see the plan here! Let’s get John out walking and get him some cardio in! A little bit of stamina and he will murder Alexey! Go John💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙏🙏❤️❤️😊

[@hugostuvel6643]

Mitch i can understand how you feel, the mind is a wierd thing

[@joeysaks6516]

Flex is awesome

[@kiingmello]

He's competing team USA vs UK him and Martins Licis are team leaders.

[@KeithGreenshields]

BTW this is Conor McGregor's older bro

[@gregdavis3749]

That's a rupture in the abdominal wall unfortunately it's a long the Linea alba it can be corrected with stemcells and time away from heavy training and stop abdominal work period. Focus more on internal obliques and transverse muscles the gap in the abdominal will be less but still be there. Avoid heavy deadlifting relearn how to hold your stomach and core.

[@Garcia-elf]

🍁

[@paulmitchell5349]

A lot of level headed common sense and self belief.

[@bonniebryan6216]

❤

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

👑🦀❤

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

I'm a fan But I don't no how they gave him the I think it was 309 dumbell press...it didn't look clean or strict...all I'm saying

[@createachanneltopost]

You're still on this? First it wouldn't have made a difference. Second, the judging was loose for all competitors.

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

@@createachanneltopost I didn't no it was a thing till yesterday ...alot of judges are managers or talent reps...kinda like the ifbb...having ronnie Colemans girlfriend being a judge during a Olympia he was in

[@Cookie_Cutter_Creep]

Got that gay joe rogan voice

[@applesauce1852]

....😀

[@DavenportBarbell]

Mitch you need Jesus bro I know that sounds cliche but things are cliché because they are true. Shakespeare is the best writer ever, Beethoven the best musician and Jesus is the greatest man that ever lived.

[@ef6957]

What’s wit his weird voice and accent

[@Demane69]

It's a mix of a localized Canadian accent (there are actually several English Canadian accents across Canada) and maybe a touch of Australian where he finished his masters in Exercise Physiology.

[@Barlylol]

I don't buy it.

[@heathjohnson2575]

I think Mitch is an awesome strongman but he's kinda Eeyore depressing geez. Quit thinking so much and just live your life enjoy your success dude.

[@user-pw7xy2sm8i]

We get it Mitch, you're destined for such god like greatness that winning the Arnold's means nothing to you in the grand scheme of things. But a post victory speech is not the time for some lame substance-less inspirational speech that downplays the blood sweat and tears everyone else had put into the show.

[@nexus6163]

fake connor mcgreggar

[@ioptums1952]

Dude u got smoked by the ukranian on the shield carry

[@danmoyer4650]

If you don't cross the line, you don't smoke anybody.

[@FurryQueens-n2w]

Flex, you’re a poet bro