PL DEN | The Powerlifter's Den

Welcome to The Powerlifter’s Den — the ultimate hangout for lifters, strength athletes, and iron addicts. Hosted by Cam Smith, this podcast dives deep into the world of powerlifting, featuring real conversations with top lifters, coaches, and industry experts. Whether you're chasing PRs, building your total, or just love talking shop about squats, bench, and deadlifts, you've found your tribe. Check out our official apparel store at PLDEN.COM , built for lifters who live the lifestyle of strength.

PL DEN | The Powerlifter's Den is a health podcast hosted by Cam Smith, with 145 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cam Smith hosts PL DEN | The Powerlifter's Den, a health show with 145 episodes published.

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  Episode #145

  Episode 145: Multiply Mom vs. Powerlifting Trolls ft. Tara Duncan

  Aug 14, 20261h 6mS1

  In Episode 145 of The Powerlifter’s Den , Cam sits down with Tara Duncan , a 10-year powerlifter with experience in both raw and multiply, a 705 lb squat , and pro totals in three weight classes. We talk about her transition into geared lifting, raising a daughter who now powerlifts, the downside of comparison and social media, the “mass moves mass” argument, and what she learned through injury, weight loss, and depression.

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  Episode #141

  Epsidoe 144: Chasing 1000lb RAW Squat ft. Mason Mills

  Jul 31, 20261h 3mS1

  In Episode 144 of The Powerlifter's Den , Cam sits down with Mason Mills , a 1000kg Big Dogs totaler, full-time coach, and one of the strongest heavyweight powerlifters in the UK. We discuss competing around the world, why progress isn't always linear, memorable stories from Big Dogs, and his pursuit of becoming the first British man to squat 1,000 pounds .

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  Episode #143

  Episode 143: Longevity for Powerlifters and Weightlifters ft. Delroy McQueen

  Jul 17, 20261h 3mS1

  In Episode 143 of The Powerlifter's Den, Cam sits down with Delroy McQueen, a lifter whose career has spanned more than two decades across both Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. From competing internationally in weightlifting to building an elite career in single ply, multi ply, raw, and raw with wraps, Delroy has proven that longevity is one of the greatest achievements in strength sports.We dive into his transition from Olympic lifting to powerlifting, the mindset that's kept him competing for over 20 years, and the incredible story of squatting 1010 pounds with only two people in the gym. Delroy also reflects on recovering from a career threatening elbow injury, pulling 909 pounds, and why his next mission is to become one of the few lifters to deadlift 400kg in competition at over 50 years old.

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  Episode #142

  Episode 142: Coaching the Strongest in the World ft. Niko "Greek Gloiath" Chaprales

  Jul 3, 20261h 7mS1

  In Episode 142 of The Powerlifter's Den , Cam sits down with Niko Chaprales —former IPL Raw 308 World Champion, professional strongman, and strength coach to some of the biggest names in the sport, including Evan Singleton , Inez Carrasquillo , and Katie Blunden . Niko shares his journey from retiring as a world champion powerlifter to building one of the top coaching teams in strength sports. We dive into developing elite athletes, why too many new lifters skip the fundamentals, gym etiquette, and the mindset required to compete at the highest level. He also opens up about overcoming multiple career threatening injuries, his goal of becoming a world champion in both powerlifting and strongman, and what it takes to stay in the game for over two decades. Outside of strength sports, we talk about Niko's life on the water as a commercial tuna fisherman and his experience starring on Discovery Channel's Harpoon Hunters , making for one of the most unique conversations we've had on the show.

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  Episode #141

  Episode 141: Single Ply, Multi Ply, Unlimited World Records ft. Chris Della Fave

  Jun 19, 20261h 12mS1

  In Episode 141 of The Powerlifter's Den, Cam sits down with one of the most accomplished equipped powerlifters in history, Chris Della Fave . Since entering the sport in 2007 after his football career at the University of Rhode Island, Chris has built a resume that few lifters can match. Holding the all time records at 242 in single ply, multi ply, and unlimited , Chris has totaled as much as 2870 pounds , squatted an all time world record 1160 pounds , and pulled some of the biggest deadlifts ever performed by an American lifter. We dive into the evolution of equipped powerlifting, his rise through the ranks, what it takes to stay at the top for nearly two decades, and the mindset required to continually push the limits of human performance. If you're a fan of big squats, equipped lifting, and powerlifting history, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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