The Best Experience

The Best Experience

The Best Experience Podcast isn’t just a show — it’s a front-row seat into the life, mind, and world of one of the strongest men on the planet. Join Nick Best as he goes beyond the barbell, sharing unfiltered conversations about strength, mindset, philosophy, politics, and life’s toughest challenges. From behind-the-scenes Strongman stories to thought-provoking discussions on the world around us, every episode delivers raw honesty, real lessons, and a dose of motivation you can feel. This is more than a podcast.It’s a challenge to think bigger, live stronger, and never settle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-best-experience--5779077/support.

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July 16, 2026 51 mins
Nick Best and co-host Angry Dad go live, welcome and thank new community members, and answer questions on stroke prevention basics (diet, exercise, blood pressure, and seeking immediate care) and how backing off training helps long-term performance by avoiding overtraining and serious injury. Guest Big Ronnie joins to promote two Las Vegas strongman contests, including the Las Vegas Strength Olympics this Saturday at UFC Fit Centen...
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Nick Best and his co-host thank new Patreon members, explain Patreon perks, and note Nick is recovering and feeling better after 10–11 days of IV antibiotics. Nick answers where fans can meet him, including the Home Gym Expo in Louisville, Kentucky (July 30 weekend), the Olympia, and Official Strongman Games in November, and confirms he’ll do photos, autographs, and meet-and-greets; they also mention a Shopify page for ...
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After a two-week break, the hosts welcome new free Patreon members and explain the absence was due to Nick Best’s emergency surgery following an infection in his right hip after successful double hip replacement. Nick details the ongoing drainage, hospital stay, bacteria identification, PICC line placement, and a daily home antibiotic plan through August 4 followed by six months of oral antibiotics; he says the incision is he...
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Nick Best and his co-host welcome viewers to the Best Experience Podcast, thank new free members, and answer two questions: why free-weight squats and deadlifts better mimic real-life movement than Hammer Strength machines, and what advice Nick would give his 30-year-old self about training, recovery, relationships, finances, and longevity, including prioritizing tendon recovery, adjusting training cycles with age, using more ice b...
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Nick Best and his co-host welcome new Patreon members and answer three questions: how to maintain muscle mass during recovery, the differences between free-weight squats/deadlifts and Hammer Strength machines, and a behind-the-scenes competition travel experience that changed Nick’s perspective. Nick shares an update on healing from hip surgery complications, including ongoing drainage, antibiotics, careful training to avoid ...
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Nick Best and his co-host go live to explain the episode’s delayed release due to travel issues, welcome new paid and free members, and remind fans that tiered members can submit questions. Nick answers a Patreon question about Jesse Marunde, sharing memories from 2006 and describing Jesse as a loyal, family-focused man, while noting he and Callie are no longer married. He gives a rehab update after hip surgery: left hip heal...
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Nick Best returns home after hip surgery, shares gratitude for support, and notes he’s down 22 pounds to 276. He thanks new Patreon paid and free members and answers questions about training longevity and recovery, saying he wouldn’t change his long-term heavy training approach and emphasizing slow, methodical rehab. Nick describes the toughest parts of recovery—severe bone pain, patience, and temporary loss of in...
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Nick Best and his co-host return live after missing a week due to Nick’s surgery, broadcasting from Encompass Health rehab hospital as Nick deals with persistent post-intubation hiccups. They promote their Patreon tiers and answer fan questions, including how to choose between different interpretations of a situation (judge by what works and results) and thoughts on casein protein before bed (if recovery improves, keep it; co...
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Nick Best and his co-host welcome a new Patreon member and answer questions about what Nick would redo in his World’s Strongest Man career, citing three key moments: pushing too hard in a qualifying keg carry then being too conservative in a rock-bag medley, taking bad squat warmup advice in 2013 China that put his back out after travel delays, and playing conservative on the 2017 elephant carry despite having more distance. ...
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April 30, 2026 42 mins
Nick Best and co-host discuss Patreon perks, then answer questions about sponsorship and prize money at World’s Strongest Man, arguing sponsorships are still strong but limited by small grandstands and suggesting more seating and general admission to boost local revenue and sponsors. They explain bodybuilding can direct more money to athletes because it isn’t produced as a major TV show, while WSM has massive broadcast ...
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Nick Best hosts a live episode of The Best Experience, welcomes new Patreon members, and answers a listener question about a month-long calf injury after extensive hiking and a massage. He suggests icing in ice water to reduce inflammation, restoring range of motion with light stretching, delaying deep massage until later healing, gradually strengthening with light calf raises, and allowing 6–8 weeks before heavier loading, w...
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Nick Best hosts a live episode with longtime training partner “Big James,” discussing their strongman history since 2009, James’s 200kg granite stone world record at FIBO, and Nick’s recent 700lb squat PR at age 42. They answer a fan question about strength training for bone density and the benefits and cautions of vitamin D3, zinc, and selenium, emphasizing tracking variables and bloodwork. James recounts s...
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The hosts go live, plug their Patreon tiers, welcome new member, and answer a question about protecting others from fake news by staying calm, educating through discussion, and holding media to being honest, fair, and impartial, while criticizing partisan news, corporate influence, and political incentives; they also call for restoring an updated FCC Fairness Doctrine and stricter accountability for politicians and NGOs. The episod...
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Nick Best hosts a live Q&A for Patreon members with Trey Mitchell and Ben, discussing discipline and learning strongman skills by mastering event rules, technique details, and individualized training cycles while seeking advice to prevent injuries. They address a conspiracy theory about celebrity clones by recommending not engaging with such content, blocking sources, and quickly swiping past unwanted posts to reduce algorithmi...
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Welcome new Patreon members and discuss a listener question about whether to avoid U.S. news due to tragic war footage, concluding it’s important to stay informed while not letting it overwhelm daily life and to make choices like not supporting companies that support war. Joined by strongman veteran Chad Coy, they talk about the strongman community’s unusually supportive “family” culture despite intense comp...
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Nick Best and Ben welcome new Patreon member Men and answer questions about training, explaining differences between powerlifting (squat, bench, deadlift) and Olympic weightlifting (clean & jerk, snatch), including the higher technical demand, explosiveness, and potential injury risks of Olympic lifts while noting both are accessible with proper coaching. They discuss how many gym-goers lack intention and mind-muscle connection...
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Nick Best and his co-host go live, thank new Patreon members Steve and Lynn, and explain Patreon perks including fan Q&A. Nick answers a question on what young strength athletes should understand, emphasizing patience, recovery timelines, and avoiding overtraining because tendons and ligaments heal slower than muscle, with long-term progress built over years through disciplined training, diet, and technique. They discuss recove...
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March 5, 2026 41 mins
Welcome a new Patreon members, answer questions about gray hair (saying it’s largely natural, suggesting accepting it or using dye, and noting collagen supports hair health but not color), and discuss sweets, explaining small amounts can be used to spike insulin after protein but overindulgence is unhealthy and may contribute to diabetes. They address “tech neck,” recommending better posture, bringing the phone up...
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Nick Best and co-host go live to welcome new members and answer two questions, covering spine alignment pain with advice to see a doctor or chiropractor and to strengthen the torso gradually using movements like Zercher squats, hyperextensions, and dumbbell side bends, plus committing seriously to physical therapy. Nick then shares his journey from college football and a dominant powerlifting run (including state titles and record ...
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Welcome to another episode of 'The Best Experience' with your host, Nick Best! In this session, Nick dives deep into the difference between training hard and training smart, offering valuable advice for viewers of all ages and fitness levels. He shares insights on structuring workout routines, the importance of recovery, and personalized training techniques. Nick also discusses the recent Britain's Strongest Man competition, upcomi...
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