The Strong Casuals

We discuss the stunning results of the 2025 World's Strongest Man event where Rayno Nel of South Africa was crowned the winner. We also go full bore into the controversies around Mitchell Hooper because we can't help ourselves.https://www.instagram.com/thestrongcasuals/https://www.facebook.com/thestrongcasualshttps://www.reddit.com/r/TheStrongCasuals/https://www.youtube.com/@TheStrongCasualsMusic: Evil is Coming by AzgardProduced by beatsforthemind studios

The Worlds Strongest Man 2025 has started and we discuss the changes that have been since Hooper aired his grievances. We also discuss King of the Table 14 and Brian Shaw's upcoming Strongest Arm on Earth event.https://www.instagram.com/thestrongcasuals/https://www.facebook.com/thestrongcasualshttps://www.reddit.com/r/TheStrongCasuals/https://www.youtube.com/@TheStrongCasualsMusic: Evil is Coming by AzgardProduced by beatsforthemind studios

We discuss the controversies around the World's Strongest Man event resting on it's aging legacy and react to the many criticisms aimed at it from Mitchel Hooper. What can be done to improve, and even save, the event that really started it all for many of us fans.https://www.instagram.com/thestrongcasuals/https://www.facebook.com/thestrongcasualshttps://www.reddit.com/r/TheStrongCasuals/https://www.youtube.com/@TheStrongCasualsMusic: Evil is Coming by AzgardProduced by beatsforthemind studios

We sit down with Dakota Selje who owns and operates a gym, the Wisco Barbell Club, in our home city of Madison, WI. We discuss his path to gym ownership, fitness trends, running a small business, strength competitions and events, and what he sees for the future of independent gyms in the area. You can find the Wisco Barbell club online here: https://wiscobarbell.club and on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/wiscobarbellclub/. Big thanks to Dakota for giving us this opportunity.https://www.instagram.com/thestrongcasuals/https://www.facebook.com/thestrongcasualshttps://www.reddit.com/r/TheStrongCasuals/https://www.youtube.com/@TheStrongCasualsMusic: Evil is Coming by AzgardProduced by beatsforthemind studios

We're talking arm wrastlin'! Once again shout out to Deathlift Apparel for sending us some wicked shirts! Check out the Deathlift Apparel store at https://deathliftapparel.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/deathliftapparel.https://www.instagram.com/thestrongcasuals/https://www.facebook.com/thestrongcasualshttps://www.reddit.com/r/TheStrongCasuals/https://www.youtube.com/@TheStrongCasualsMusic: Evil is Coming by AzgardProduced by beatsforthemind studios

We discuss the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival and touch on the drama around Luke Stoltman. Once again shout out to Deathlift Apparel for sending us some wicked shirts! Check out the Deathlift Apparel store at https://deathliftapparel.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/deathliftapparel.https://www.instagram.com/thestrongcasuals/https://www.facebook.com/thestrongcasualshttps://www.reddit.com/r/TheStrongCasuals/https://www.youtube.com/@TheStrongCasualsMusic: Evil is Coming by AzgardProduced by beatsforthemind studios

We finally get around to talking about Eddie Hall and Brian Shaw arm wrestling at King of the Table 13. Big thanks to Deathlift Apparel for sending us some dope shirts! Check out the Deathlift Apparel store at https://deathliftapparel.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/deathliftapparel.A note from the Cord King Eric: I had a little backup on editing episodes so we're releasing two in quick succession here that we recorded about two weeks apart.https://www.instagram.com/thestrongcasuals/https://www.facebook.com/thestrongcasualshttps://www.reddit.com/r/TheStrongCasuals/https://www.youtube.com/@TheStrongCasualsMusic: Evil is Coming by AzgardProduced by beatsforthemind studios

Our guest this episode is Nadia 'STORM' Stowers, OSG champion and Worlds Strongest Woman U82. We discuss how her attitude of grit and positivity has kept her on top in the sport and what it's like competing with and recovering from a torn achilles. It was a great talk and we are incredibly appreciative Nadia gave us her time for the chat. We wish her continued success throughout the upcoming season and beyond. You can find Nadia on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nadiastowers_bigstorm and BIG Speed and Strength gym at https://www.instagram.com/bigspeedandstrength.https://www.instagram.com/thestrongcasuals/https://www.facebook.com/thestrongcasualshttps://www.reddit.com/r/TheStrongCasuals/https://www.youtube.com/@TheStrongCasualsMusic: Evil is Coming by AzgardProduced by beatsforthemind studios