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The Good, The Bad & The Beast

The Good, The Bad & The Beast

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 Join former World’s Strongest Man Eddie ‘The Beast’ Hall as he comes face-to-face with other extraordinary, elite and exceptional people to find out what really makes them tick. What drives them. What pushes them to the extreme... and beyond. From MMA fighters to hostage negotiators, extreme adventurers to Hollywood bad guys, Eddie’s guests are all beasts in their own fields - from all over the world - and, crucially, have always fascinated him. Expect honesty, emotion, intrigue, inspiration and some brutal truths as Eddie challenges his guests—and himself—to understand how and why they became the beasts they are. Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
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  • Danny Mulligan: A New Deadlift World Record

    Danny Mulligan: A New Deadlift World Record
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with Daniel Mulligan, the man who has just set a brutal new world record, deadlifting 70kg an astonishing 11,738 times in 24 hours. But this conversation goes far beyond the numbers. Raised as one of seven siblings in Nottingham, Daniel left school to work on the tools before following his true obsession, strength training and coaching. Known for his deep understanding of programming and endurance based strength, he explains why this record was never about ego and how months of isolated training pushed him mentally and physically further than anything he’d done before. Daniel opens up about why he chose this challenge, the friend battling cancer who gave the record real meaning, and why deadlifting for hours alone in a warehouse became a test of purpose rather than strength. He also shares controversial views on modern training methods, why endurance and repeatability matter more than max lifts for most people, and how the deadlift remains the most relatable and misunderstood lift in the gym. From Guinness World Records to coaching everyday lifters, this episode is about obsession, discipline and doing hard things when no one is watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • James Haskell: 11 Surgeries Before 35 - The Real Cost of Rugby.

    James Haskell: 11 Surgeries Before 35 - The Real Cost of Rugby.
    Jan 27 2026
    James Haskell is one of the most recognisable and outspoken figures in British rugby, but behind the reputation is a story far more complex than most people realise. In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with former England international and British & Irish Lion James Haskell to talk about the moments that shaped him, the mistakes that followed him for years and the mindset that helped him survive life in the spotlight. From his early days in rugby and the brutal reality of elite professional sport to the pressures of media scrutiny, public judgement and being written off before his career had even begun. James opens up about the infamous school scandal that followed him for decades, how the media narrative spiralled out of control and the toll it took on his family. He reflects on England success and failure, the importance of coaching and leadership, the relentless demands of professional rugby and the lessons he learned from being dropped, doubted and criticised at the highest level. The conversation also dives into life after rugby, navigating fame, reality TV, online abuse, fatherhood and reinventing himself through DJing and creative work. James speaks candidly about therapy, mental resilience and why learning what you can and cannot control has become one of the biggest lessons of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Josh Baker aka The Gym Reaper: The World’s Strongest Press?

    Josh Baker aka The Gym Reaper: The World’s Strongest Press?
    Jan 20 2026
    In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with one of the strongest bench pressers on the planet, Josh Baker, better known as The Gym Reaper. Capable of bench pressing an unbelievable 330kg, Josh opens up about the obsession behind elite strength, the mental battle of chasing world records and the fear of what it truly costs to reach the very top. From growing up inspired by his uncle’s military discipline, to overcoming debt, pressure and self doubt, Josh explains how strength became more than just lifting weights, it became his identity. He talks honestly about performance enhancing drugs, longevity, recovery, sleep and the internal conflict between being the strongest version of himself and being there for his kids. Eddie and Josh go deep on modern masculinity, discipline, motivation and why the pursuit of strength can consume your entire life. They also break down bench press technique, genetics, leverages and what separates elite pressers from everyone else. This is not just a conversation about lifting heavy weights. It’s about sacrifice, obsession, legacy and knowing when to push and when to step back. If you’re serious about getting stronger, improving your mindset or understanding what it really takes to chase greatness, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Do Not Age: Add code BEAST to get an extra 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 48 mins
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