SHAWSTRENGTH PODCAST
Hosted by Brian Shaw
A legendary strongman sits down with fellow athletes to discuss training, competition history, and life after peak performance.
This is a long-form, conversational podcast where one of the most decorated strongmen in history talks shop with his peers. Brian Shaw and his guests, typically other elite strength athletes, share candid stories about past competitions, including controversial moments and judging decisions. The discussions cover training philosophy, injury management, the business of being an athlete, and life after retiring from the sport's highest level.
“The host's status as a four-time World's Strongest Man gives him unparalleled access and credibility, leading to exceptionally candid conversations. Unlike more formal interview shows, it often feels like listening in on two legends catching up, revealing behind-the-scenes details of the sport that are rarely discussed publicly.”
Who hosts this show
Brian Shaw is a retired American professional strongman widely regarded as one of the greatest in history. He is a four-time winner of the World's Strongest Man competition (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016) and the first person to win both the Arnold Strongman Classic and World's Strongest Man in the same year, a feat he accomplished twice. After retiring from competition, he continues to be a major figure in the sport, hosting this podcast and promoting his own Shaw Classic event.
Credentials & credits
- 4-time World's Strongest Man Champion (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016)
- 3-time Arnold Strongman Classic Champion
- 2-time America's Strongest Man
- Strongest Man on Earth Champion (2023 Shaw Classic)
- Retired Professional Strongman
Other ventures
- Shaw Strength (Apparel and gear brand)
- The Shaw Classic (Strongman competition promoter)
- Shaw Strength Summit (Training event)
- Evolution Athletics (Supportive gear brand)
- UNDEFINED Nutrition (Supplement brand)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01JUJIMUFU HAS A DREAMJun 27, 2026 · 56s
- 02EDDIE HALL EARNED BRIAN SHAW'S RESPECT BECAUSE OF THISJun 26, 2026 · 1 min
- 03BRIAN SHAW SPEAKS UP!Jun 25, 2026 · 51s
- 04PEOPLE ARE QUICK TO JUDGE FT. JUJIMUFU | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP. 102Jun 25, 2026 · 1h 24m
- 05THIS WAS AN IMPORTANT LESSON FT ROBERT OBERSTJun 24, 2026 · 2 min
- 06
Notable episodes
- 01ENFORCING STRONGMAN COMPETITION RULES FT. ROBERT OBERST | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP. 101
Features a candid, behind-the-scenes discussion of controversial judging and rule changes at past World's Strongest Man competitions.
- 02PEOPLE ARE QUICK TO JUDGE FT. JUJIMUFU | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP. 102
Brian Shaw reveals he was offered a $20 million MMA fight contract, and Jujimufu discusses his philosophy on 'finishing' a sport rather than quitting.
What you'll be asked on this show
The podcast is filmed, often on-location in the guest's personal gym, creating a casual and relaxed atmosphere. The conversations are friendly and meandering, driven by the host's genuine curiosity and shared history with his guests. Episodes open with a distinct, glitch-effect animated intro.
Questions Brian Shaw keeps coming back to
- “What's up, man?”
- “How's life?”
- “What were you like in high school?”
- “Were you ever bullied?”
- “How did the idea [for a project] come about?”
- “What is that going to take?”
- “What does that mean, you genuinely find something in it that you love?”
Signature segments
- · Glitch-effect animated video intro
- · On-location filming in guests' personal gyms
- · Deep dives into controversial moments in strongman history
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are primarily elite strength athletes, including current and retired professional strongmen, renowned arm wrestlers, and popular fitness influencers with a background in heavy lifting.
- Jujimufu (Jon Call)on PEOPLE ARE QUICK TO JUDGE FT. JUJIMUFU | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP. 102
- Robert Oberston ENFORCING STRONGMAN COMPETITION RULES FT. ROBERT OBERST | SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST EP. 101
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is heavily supported by the host's own family of brands, including Shaw Strength apparel and Evolution Athletics gear, which are often visible on-screen. It also promotes guest-related ventures, such as Jujimufu's 'Stretch Strong' app.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Brian Shaw
People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Brian Shaw.
- What are Brian Shaw's credentials?
- Brian Shaw is a retired professional strongman who won the World's Strongest Man title four times (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016) and the Arnold Strongman Classic three times.
- Is the SHAWSTRENGTH PODCAST still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes, typically on a weekly basis.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is a long-form, one-on-one interview show where Brian Shaw has casual conversations with other strength athletes.
- How can I submit a question or guest suggestion?
- The show provides an email for questions, topics, and guest suggestions: [email — gated].
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and iHeartRadio.
Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.
Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
Podcasts like SHAWSTRENGTH PODCAST
DIVE Studios / 다이브 스튜디오
A media company and podcast network where K-pop idols and Korean-American artists discuss culture, careers, and personal identity.
Shallu Nisha Podcast
Shallu Nisha
A long-form interview podcast exploring the careers and business of North Indian digital creators, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Donovan Sharpe
Donovan Sharpe
A confrontational live-stream show focused on dating, masculinity, and current events from a "Red Pill" perspective.
Supertalks by themovingship
Raghav Sharma
A long-form Indian podcast exploring spirituality, metaphysics, and personal growth through deep conversations with gurus, doctors, and thinkers.
We In Miami Podcast
A Miami-based interview show where host Stunt Lifestyle gets hip-hop and reality TV stars to talk about their careers, feuds, and personal lives.
Voice of Mogasala | Telugu Podcast
Siva Kalyan
A serious Telugu podcast where host Siva Kalyan Mogasala interviews medical and professional experts to explain and debunk myths about pressing health and societal issues.
The Senior Health Podcast
A health show for seniors offering simple, actionable exercises and habit changes based on the philosophy of "Japan's Oldest Doctor."
Madam Speaker
Madam Speaker
A South African talk show where a social activist helps guests and callers navigate trauma, relationship crises, and the path to self-love.