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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September 17, 2026 • 43 mins
Nick Best and co-host the Angry Dad welcome viewers to The Best Experience, and answer Patreon questions. They discuss dealing with anxiety’s physical symptoms (headaches, dizziness, racing heart) by talking to someone who will listen, meditating, focusing on what you can control, and adding basics like hydration. They answer a three-part health Q&A: daily showers are generally beneficial (with caution about harsh soaps a...
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September 10, 2026 • 41 mins
Nick Best and co-host Angry Dad host a Patreon livestream answering audience questions about strongman and training. Nick explains that many contests don’t match training and highlights lessons in staying composed and adapting on the fly, citing changing implements and conditions at World’s Strongest Man, Fit Expo, and IFSA Worlds, including a brick-surface cart pull, a low axle deadlift off deflated tires, and learning...
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September 3, 2026 • 45 mins
Nick Best and Angry Dad answer Patreon questions, starting with Nick’s post–hip surgery recovery: a major win is stepping forward out of the shower, and next milestones include getting an exercise bike, transitioning to outpatient PT, pushing range of motion, getting closer to his toes, and improving step-up height while managing soreness. They then break down how Tristan Hoath won Canada’s Strongest Man by two po...
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August 27, 2026 • 33 mins
Nick Best and co-host Angry Dad thank viewers, promote their Wednesday 7 PM PST livestream and Patreon Q&A, then answer a question about why one-arm deadlifts on the Thomas Inch dumbbell are far lower than two-hand deadlifts. Nick explains the difference is primarily grip and handle thickness: deadlift bars are thinner and easier to hold, while the Inch dumbbell’s thick handle and rotation make it a test of grip/hand stre...
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August 20, 2026 • 38 mins
Nick Best and co-host Angry Dad welcome new community members and answer two listener questions. Nick shares his biggest takeaway from filming The Strongest Man in History: seize rare opportunities by going all-in, noting the show’s strong placements, unrealized second season plans, and how COVID ended momentum. He then outlines his long-term rehab strategy after double hip replacement, emphasizing mobility first, methodical ...
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August 13, 2026 • 32 mins
Nick Best and Angry Dad go live to share a major health update: Nick’s PICC line is out after a deep bone infection involving E. coli, and he’ll continue six months of oral antibiotics to prevent recurrence. Nick describes minimal side effects managed with daily Greek yogurt, sun sensitivity, and improved cardiology results, while outlining his rehab progress, home PT, and rebuilding walking mechanics and mobility befor...
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Nick Best and The Angry Dad host The Best Experience, plug Patreon tiers for livestream access and fan Q&A, and answer a question about neck/shoulder stiffness from computer and phone use by recommending frequent movement breaks, neck mobility, towel-resisted neck strengthening, and improved posture/ergonomics. They discuss what a second History Channel season would have covered—Louis Cyr feats, Iceland and Scotland stone...
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July 30, 2026 • 49 mins
Nick Best and his co-host thank viewers and Patreon “inner circle” members, welcome new paid member and answer fan questions. Nick shares a detailed recovery update after hip surgeries and infection treatment, noting six days left of IV antibiotics through August 4, a follow-up with an infectious disease doctor, potential PICC line removal, ongoing rehab focused on mobility, improved walking with and without a cane, and...
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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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June 11, 2026 • 32 mins
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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June 6, 2026 • 29 mins
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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May 7, 2026 • 34 mins
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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April 23, 2026 • 62 mins
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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