Loz I can’t thank you enough for sharing my story... while opening up is definitely one of the hardest things I’ve ever done I feel it would be wrong, selfish, and just plain cowardly of me to keep it hidden. As you said, people always expect us to be immensely strong inside and out while never making a mistake... but we do. And I certainly fucked up more than most ever will! It’s not the measure of a man when he’s on top that counts... it’s what he does after he’s been knocked down that truly matters! I now feel that I can say this with total conviction because I’ve walked through the fires of Hell, but just because Life has knocked you down, and kept on beating you while you were there, you don’t don’t have to live on your knees! You and only You have the power to get up and turn your nightmare into greatness! Claw your way forward and refuse to ever give in!! Piece by piece and inch by inch... every ONE has the ability to make their way out of the Darkness.
Travis I'm honoured that you felt comfortable enough to share with me. The world needs people like you sharing your stories, because you're living proof that it's never completely hopeless and that you can get back up from anything. I can't wait until we can have you back in England, hopefully at a Giants Live show. Everyone needs to let Giants Live know that we want Travis competing in the UK!!
Huge respect. You have a huge amount of physical and emotional strength to be able to open up and be honest like this. Can't wait to see you at a Giants live once this is over. Also big respect to Loz. You are building this channel into a space where you can speak someone and have them feel comfortable to talk like this. I follow lots of channels and enjoy them all but this makes a change from the 10,000 calorie wife swap, deadlifts on the back of a motorbike kinda content. (I'm not knocking anyone else I enjoy it as much as anyone else). Keep up the good work and again respect to you both.
Travis, thanks for opening up. Living through that was obviously hard, reliving, out in public like that, also really hard, and this time you chose to do so in order to help inspire others and let them know that things can improve and that life will get better. Huge respects for that. If you ever do come back to the UK, I'd like to meet you just to say congrats on making it through and thank you.
Timestamps are in the video description to help you find your way around, but I implore you to listen to Travis’ full story, because it really is inspirational 💪🏽
Laurence, you were excellent in that interview as well as our Phenomenal Phoenix.. You have so many avenues you can take but I agree with a comment.. You would be an amazing support for people, I've been through the system myself and am fortunate enough to be where I am today..It's my end goal to be helping others who want a 2nd chance... wishing good health and happiness always...🙏
Man, this interview hit on a different level. Travis is such an inspiration. Think about how hard it must be to open up and talk about drug addiction and mental health when you're as proud of a guy as Travis. Real change starts from within, and Travis is damn mentally strong. To be able to pull himself out and turn it around when it looked so bleak for him is nothing short of incredible. Hats off to you Loz for being a good listener, and being supportive. I know you're a big mental health advocate. Travis is a role model for so many struggling with similar issues. The power of positivity. At first when I saw Travis on the comeback journey I was happy for him, but after watching this I am THRILLED for him. I want him to come back and enjoy strongman again. It'd be such an amazing thing to see. Hats off to both of you for this interview.
Travis’ story and turnaround really is incredible. And I agree you need some big balls to be able to pour your heart out and talk about this kind of thing openly. We commend strongmen for their feats of strength, but this is strength on another level.
@@BigLozOfficial I forget who originally said the quote, maybe it was Kaz, but it goes "perhaps the strongest thing we lift is our feelings" Really rings true
I know this interview is unlike any interview Ortmayer has ever given. Loz once told me, “we forget sometimes, that we like lifting heavy things but in the end we are all still humans.” Still watching and I’ve been inspired, entertained, and heart broken... still have video to watch!
Totally respect his honesty , many people including myself have been in dark places and can identify with Travis. This interview needs to be seen by many people. Brilliant stuff. Travis must have massive respect for you Loz to share so much.
Big Loz Official forgive and ignore the private message. LOL I was sharing your video, and somehow got on your Facebook page and messages, well I’m old, saw some messages pre wrote and thought I’ve never been here before why are these messages here? Is Loz trying to get in touch with me!?!?! Could it be!?! So I touched one to see maybe a time stamp.. and sent you a message. I tried deleting it and realized that my ignorance can only be hidden from me... just like in real life lol.
Travis Ortmayer, the single largest person with a meth addict that’s ever existed lmao in all seriousness, my parents were addicts and listening to him was so inspiring. He should really be giving talks and speaking about his experiences or write a book. His story really needs to get out there.
That was deep. Had tears leaking out of my eyes when he was saying what he would say to his son if he were listening. I will root for him in any show he's in from now on. Proud of him for being back on track! Very inspiring. We've got to get this Giants live show going now!
Man does he know how to tell his story. It’s great to see how he came back from addiction and pain and built himself back up. Came away with so much more respect for an athlete I already highly respected.
Holy shit this interview almost made me cry. Such an inspirational story. Hope Travis meets his son again at some point. As always great commentary from Loz. Wish the best for both of you and greetings from Argentina. P.S: Travis should change his alias to "The Texas Trapman", god dammit his traps are damn huge.
From a outsider who loves strongman and has followed it for decades. The sacrifice you full time guys give for love of lifting heavy stuff is insane to this common man. I really love guys you do it. The mega hours in the gym. The hours eating and preparing food. The rehab time rolling on balls or whatever gets the knots. A ice bath maybe are a brutal DAILY regiment. Oh yeah, your not making huge money either. It's got to be taxing on your loved ones. Especially a wife. I heard Derrick earlier today and Travis now mention how hard life as a whole is to be a strong man. I truly thank all you guys for the sacrifice you give so I can watch the shows, cheer and smile!
One of my earliest memories of getting into this sport, circa 2013 or so, was watching fortissimus 2009 on youtube. I remember Travis both for smiling a lot through interviews, but especially on the stone event when he couldn't get the last stone up (the 6th, fuck that contest was hard) and he was FURIOUS! Forgot about composure and just roared. Left an impression on me of him as a competitor, pure passion. Great stuff, dude!
It would of been so easy for Travis just to come on and talk strongman. But to really tell what happened. How low he got, before he turned his life around. Truly inspiring story.
Absolutely outstanding interview--best one yet. Huge credit to Travis for being so candid, so forthcoming, about his very painful past issues with painkillers and the damage to his personal life that resulted. He's a smart guy, an A+ strength athlete, who was headed for multiple podium finishes at the WSM, but got dealt a severe blow by life, a blow that would have defeated most people...but Travis refused to buckle and is now firmly back on his feet. He lost some years of his prime, unfortunately, but he still has many years left to go...and he's in tremendous shape... And huge credit to Loz for being such an excellent, empathetic interviewer, calmly guiding the rudder while some deeply heavy issues were discussed. It was therapeutic...!
What a battle that man has been through. Only the addict knows the constant misery.. As he put it...You become a puppet to the drug.. It's seems only when you loose absolutely everything can you appreciate anything.. It is living hell and the loneliest place on the planet.. So much respect for this honesty..The most real interview your likely to see about addiction... health and happiness to all 🙏
Brilliant watch and inspiring he has a very similar story to ifbb Pro bodybuilder Antoine Valliant he has struggled with drug addiction and came back, he's also struggled with injuries and keeps coming back and refuses to give up! Awesome to see two athletes from two sports beating their demons!
Safe to say I'm now an emotional wreck after watching that. But I feel like I've learnt so much about myself and what in my own life can bring me down. Inspiring stuff, extremely powerful. To see a big guy like Travis open up like that is what we need to help others with their battles. Really hope to see him at Giants Live competing like he always did.
Los, Travis thank you so much for this video. I had tears several times watching this video, thinking about my own additions. Thanks Jeff in North Carolina.
Brilliant, Cheers Travis for opening up and letting us all in to see what you have been through. Literally stared the devil in his face said fuck no imma change, not just a physical strong man but mentally too. Hope to see you competing again soon.
Awsome interview. A massive well done to you Travis and how you have come back from such difficult times.👍 So good to see you coming back from such a hard period in your life. All the best and keep going matey 💪 👍
Travis, you're a great, tough, and honest guy and you've been through a hell of a lot. I'm so glad you've gotten your life back on track and I hope you accomplish all your personal and professional goals.
Just reached the end of this interview. So amazing... I wish Travis all the luck in the world in his continued journey back to greatness. His son has a lot to be proud of. What a guy 👏🏼
Wow! Never expected that. That was genuinely one of the most heartbreaking yet super inspirational interviews I've ever watched. I will use it if I ever need a motivation boost. Huge fan of both you guys and I wish you both all the best for the future.
Big Loz you have a gift with your empathy, compassion, and sincerity in getting Travis to be in such a positive setting to share his harrowing tale of addiction, mental anguish and almost killing himself. Your genuine caring nature comes through via this medium and it makes for an extremely informative and therapeutic viewing experience. I have lost one close strength athlete friend due to suicide and the mental health and outlook of top competitors can be as drastic as their strength is compared to average people. Great job in opening up Travis. You will make it all the way back.
Finally finished it... What a ride. What an inspiring conversation. I follow strongman a lot, and I hadn't known any of that. Which, to be fair was just a train wreck. Hope the guy rekindles a relationship with his son. Great video Loz, you made a very good job of a difficult interview. As much as I loved the back story, I'd be eager to hear from him again on the channel.
I take back my previous statement: THIS is the best interview you've done. Bless you, Loz. I'm so happy we all got to hear this story. Travis is one of my favorite strongmen of all time.
Loz, that was a great interview with Travis. Travis, thank you for sharing honestly and hopefully inspiring others into pulling themselves out of darkness like you did.
I just watched the podcast. Genuinely had tears running down my face. Brought so many memories back of my own mistakes. Keep strong. Never ever give up.✊✊
Dude!! Seriously the most inspirational (to me personally) video that I have ever watched. Loved watching Travis when he was competing in WSM. Have loved watching his comeback in the Champions league. Can't wait to see THE TEXAS STONEMAN!!! At WSM again. Thanks for fantastic video Loz 💪👍
I didn’t know a huge amount about Travis before this vid, but I know I like him. He’s been through a lot and I have huge respect for someone that has overcome the problems that Travis has faced. I also hope he reconnects with his son. He seems like a second chance is deserved. Good luck my man. I will be rooting for you.
Thank you Loz for doing these! Really shows that everyone has their struggles, no matter the physical strength. I hope you make it big on YT. Travis, if you're reading this - Never stop fighting brother, no matter how hard it gets. I can still see pain in your eyes, but it will be gone once you're united with your son.
I remember back when I first started watching Strongman that Travis always stood out as one of the more athletic looking guys. I always wondered what happened to him when he stopped appearing in the shows. This is a fantastic interview, Loz. Props to Travis and yourself for showing that you're truly strong by showing your vulnerability.
I can't even begin to describe how much respect I have for Travis. What a life, what a story. And the best of all, he came BACK from the darkness! Few people can go down the same path and come out alive. Travis, you are a true legend, my friend. May your light continue to shine for many years to come.
Wow, I didn't know much about Travis only seen him in repeat clips of events in the past couple years but he has every ounce of respect I can give. This year I have helped myself down into a bad place and amount of hope and reassurance I got from this video I am very grateful for. Keep climbing Travis and thank you. Also thanks to you Loz I am learning so much out of these videos.
This was a very very inspiring interview, amazing what he went through and managed to make a comeback. It just shows you , never give up. Very inspiring
Very intense life's story. Very personal ans deep. Very interesting. Dont know if you were prepared for that kind of sincere and heart open talking. What a great honnest man.... Respect to him to let his wound share to us....thx to both of you
This has been the best interview yet! Travis and yourself would be the best coaches on earth together. Thanks for talking about your life so openly Travis, u are the man!
Amazing interview mate, well done and big props to Travis. I remember making a video about Travis many, many years ago. Back then he really inspired me and all these years later he still is. Travis Beastmyer - The Texas Stoneman.
Travis is still a great guy ! his story made me think of mine ! ! thanks to you LOZ, Terry and Brian, i started working out again, 2 years 6 months and 7 days same day i quit drinking ! I found a new purpose in my live again, training in my strongman gym and i love it ! You surprise me over again with this vid. and the difference between "others" and you is: YOU DO IT WITH HEART !
Thank you, this is everything and more I was wanting to catch up with travis, I was always wondering if he just hung up the towel on strongman and where's he's been. Hearing what he went through and that he's coming back just made this my favorite podcast of yours........again thank u for the podcast
What an interview, really enjoyed this one! Travis is a good person, thanks for sharing your experiences Travis and thanks Loz for using your time making these interviews 😊
That was a great and very touching interview Loz. Great respect to Travis for coming out of the other side of his struggles as well as for his complete honesty and taking responsibility for his mistakes, something often lacking in today's world..... Greatest of luck to him going forward. 🙏
That is the most inspirational story I’ve ever heard!!! Travis, I admire you and I know I’ll see you in a WSM contest soon! God bless you!! Loz, that interview was awesome!!!
Hell yeah! Travis is a fucking legend! Intense, charismatic and strong as hell. I really appreciate how honest he was in this interview. He's as REAL as you can get and I respect the hell out of him for that. Keep fighting the good fight Travis!
Awesome vid again I didn't know where Travis had gone. Now I do. What a shame but at least he has come through. Wonder how he will do on his return. Maybe the time off will be good for his body but he is getting on a bit. What a dude!
Travis Ortmayer honestly man, you deserve that win. Obviously you'll have to train hard etc but what I respect about you so much is that you have ZERO resentment in your heart over all this. It takes a true man to admit mistakes. You admitted it, and owned up to it. That's huge man. Of course your ex hurt you, but you said it yourself, she did the best she could. My philosiphy is that second chances are earned, not given. You've certainly earned a second chance in my books. I hope her and your son see this interview, you've come a long way. Battle tested, scarred, wounded, but grateful, ambitious, humble and wholesome. You're the real deal man. I'm rooting for you hard. Just don't get injured! Haha
After watching this, I'm now rooting for Travis to get on the podium at worlds this year! Absolutely incredible story and a fine interview. Loz, you are an excellent listener. I'm amazed you didn't shed a tear during this. That's the most inspirational hour and 40 mins I've ever heard. I hope Travis can reconnect with his son, he's such a good human being! I wish him all the best. Cheers for doing these interviews Loz mate, they are incredible! Atb.
Thank you Travis for sharing your story and thank you Big Loz for making this video! Listening to Travis' story was very refreshing. I find myself in a dark period of my life and even though my situation is of whole other kinds of issues, I can still relate to the darkness and I found this video helpful to keep fighting through it. Big Loz, encourage Travis to start a TH-cam channel. It would be so cool if he made a "The road back to WSM"-series and I think it could be beneficial both for Travis and his fans. I would definately subscribe!
Saw Travis compete years ago. Didn't know much about the dude but defo a fan now. Big Loz gets better. Love the difference between him and Eddie but watch both
Amazing pod cast , had me gripped all the way , would be great to get him over here and try help him with his family , guy has turned his life around and deserves to at least have the chance
Awesome job Loz - I enjoyed that as much as any London real or Joe rogan podcast/interview! And of course a massive thank you to Travis for talking so openly and sharing his story. Wishing him all the best for the future 👊🏻
This is an incredibly refreshing podcast in general. This particular episode is probably my favorite out of all the strongman interviews. The broomstick story had me rolling, and YES, California is crazy (I am a Californian). It's always great to see a redemption story - I hope Travis does well.
What a fantastic and heart warming interview, still lots of love for big Trav hes always been one of my all time favourites. Thanks for the interview Loz x
Loz I can’t thank you enough for sharing my story... while opening up is definitely one of the hardest things I’ve ever done I feel it would be wrong, selfish, and just plain cowardly of me to keep it hidden. As you said, people always expect us to be immensely strong inside and out while never making a mistake... but we do. And I certainly fucked up more than most ever will! It’s not the measure of a man when he’s on top that counts... it’s what he does after he’s been knocked down that truly matters! I now feel that I can say this with total conviction because I’ve walked through the fires of Hell, but just because Life has knocked you down, and kept on beating you while you were there, you don’t don’t have to live on your knees! You and only You have the power to get up and turn your nightmare into greatness! Claw your way forward and refuse to ever give in!! Piece by piece and inch by inch... every ONE has the ability to make their way out of the Darkness.
Travis I'm honoured that you felt comfortable enough to share with me. The world needs people like you sharing your stories, because you're living proof that it's never completely hopeless and that you can get back up from anything. I can't wait until we can have you back in England, hopefully at a Giants Live show.
Everyone needs to let Giants Live know that we want Travis competing in the UK!!
Thanks for sharing brother
welcome back Travis!!
Huge respect. You have a huge amount of physical and emotional strength to be able to open up and be honest like this. Can't wait to see you at a Giants live once this is over. Also big respect to Loz. You are building this channel into a space where you can speak someone and have them feel comfortable to talk like this. I follow lots of channels and enjoy them all but this makes a change from the 10,000 calorie wife swap, deadlifts on the back of a motorbike kinda content. (I'm not knocking anyone else I enjoy it as much as anyone else).
Keep up the good work and again respect to you both.
Travis, thanks for opening up. Living through that was obviously hard, reliving, out in public like that, also really hard, and this time you chose to do so in order to help inspire others and let them know that things can improve and that life will get better. Huge respects for that. If you ever do come back to the UK, I'd like to meet you just to say congrats on making it through and thank you.
Timestamps are in the video description to help you find your way around, but I implore you to listen to Travis’ full story, because it really is inspirational 💪🏽
Big Loz Official , Ok Laurence ❤️🥰😘😍 kisses 😘
Fuck timestamps, these guys are worth listening to lol
Brilliant
Timestamps are very useful, thank you very much, Big Loz!
Laurence, you were excellent in that interview as well as our Phenomenal Phoenix.. You have so many avenues you can take but I agree with a comment.. You would be an amazing support for people, I've been through the system myself and am fortunate enough to be where I am today..It's my end goal to be helping others who want a 2nd chance... wishing good health and happiness always...🙏
Man, this interview hit on a different level. Travis is such an inspiration. Think about how hard it must be to open up and talk about drug addiction and mental health when you're as proud of a guy as Travis. Real change starts from within, and Travis is damn mentally strong. To be able to pull himself out and turn it around when it looked so bleak for him is nothing short of incredible. Hats off to you Loz for being a good listener, and being supportive. I know you're a big mental health advocate. Travis is a role model for so many struggling with similar issues. The power of positivity. At first when I saw Travis on the comeback journey I was happy for him, but after watching this I am THRILLED for him. I want him to come back and enjoy strongman again. It'd be such an amazing thing to see. Hats off to both of you for this interview.
Travis’ story and turnaround really is incredible. And I agree you need some big balls to be able to pour your heart out and talk about this kind of thing openly. We commend strongmen for their feats of strength, but this is strength on another level.
@@BigLozOfficial I forget who originally said the quote, maybe it was Kaz, but it goes "perhaps the strongest thing we lift is our feelings" Really rings true
I know this interview is unlike any interview Ortmayer has ever given. Loz once told me, “we forget sometimes, that we like lifting heavy things but in the end we are all still humans.”
Still watching and I’ve been inspired, entertained, and heart broken... still have video to watch!
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Totally respect his honesty , many people including myself have been in dark places and can identify with Travis. This interview needs to be seen by many people. Brilliant stuff. Travis must have massive respect for you Loz to share so much.
Thank you. I totally agree: it’s an inspiring story and needs to be heard
Loz.... wow. All I can say is wow. Everyone needs to watch this.
Thanks buddy. Please share it if you can mate.
Absolutely
Big Loz Official forgive and ignore the private message. LOL I was sharing your video, and somehow got on your Facebook page and messages, well I’m old, saw some messages pre wrote and thought I’ve never been here before why are these messages here? Is Loz trying to get in touch with me!?!?! Could it be!?! So I touched one to see maybe a time stamp.. and sent you a message. I tried deleting it and realized that my ignorance can only be hidden from me... just like in real life lol.
Travis Ortmayer, the single largest person with a meth addict that’s ever existed lmao in all seriousness, my parents were addicts and listening to him was so inspiring. He should really be giving talks and speaking about his experiences or write a book. His story really needs to get out there.
That was deep. Had tears leaking out of my eyes when he was saying what he would say to his son if he were listening. I will root for him in any show he's in from now on. Proud of him for being back on track! Very inspiring. We've got to get this Giants live show going now!
Man does he know how to tell his story. It’s great to see how he came back from addiction and pain and built himself back up. Came away with so much more respect for an athlete I already highly respected.
Travis definitely speaks from his heart, thanks for allowing us to listen in on this, its given me some food for thought.
best interview ever i can|t stop watching it ....... Travis is a man with rare heart these days ... honest, kind and strong
Holy shit this interview almost made me cry. Such an inspirational story.
Hope Travis meets his son again at some point.
As always great commentary from Loz.
Wish the best for both of you and greetings from Argentina.
P.S: Travis should change his alias to "The Texas Trapman", god dammit his traps are damn huge.
From a outsider who loves strongman and has followed it for decades. The sacrifice you full time guys give for love of lifting heavy stuff is insane to this common man. I really love guys you do it. The mega hours in the gym. The hours eating and preparing food. The rehab time rolling on balls or whatever gets the knots. A ice bath maybe are a brutal DAILY regiment. Oh yeah, your not making huge money either. It's got to be taxing on your loved ones. Especially a wife. I heard Derrick earlier today and Travis now mention how hard life as a whole is to be a strong man. I truly thank all you guys for the sacrifice you give so I can watch the shows, cheer and smile!
One of my earliest memories of getting into this sport, circa 2013 or so, was watching fortissimus 2009 on youtube. I remember Travis both for smiling a lot through interviews, but especially on the stone event when he couldn't get the last stone up (the 6th, fuck that contest was hard) and he was FURIOUS! Forgot about composure and just roared. Left an impression on me of him as a competitor, pure passion. Great stuff, dude!
It would of been so easy for Travis just to come on and talk strongman. But to really tell what happened. How low he got, before he turned his life around. Truly inspiring story.
I’m a former strength athlete and a licensed professional counselor, and just wanted to say to you and Travis, Fantastic interview! Job well done!
Wasn't expecting to tear up watching one of these videos but when he was talking about what he would say to his son, I can't imagine how that feels.
Ten minutes in and I'm already smiling and want to go outside and lift some rocks. Great stuff.
Absolutely outstanding interview--best one yet. Huge credit to Travis for being so candid, so forthcoming, about his very painful past issues with painkillers and the damage to his personal life that resulted. He's a smart guy, an A+ strength athlete, who was headed for multiple podium finishes at the WSM, but got dealt a severe blow by life, a blow that would have defeated most people...but Travis refused to buckle and is now firmly back on his feet. He lost some years of his prime, unfortunately, but he still has many years left to go...and he's in tremendous shape...
And huge credit to Loz for being such an excellent, empathetic interviewer, calmly guiding the rudder while some deeply heavy issues were discussed. It was therapeutic...!
I love listening to these stories then going back and watching the contest. Loz, you’re making the sport live, and I love ya for it brother!
Travis was such a monster back in the day! Great to see him again. These interviews are amazing and I love hearing all the stories. 💪💪
What a battle that man has been through. Only the addict knows the constant misery.. As he put it...You become a puppet to the drug.. It's seems only when you loose absolutely everything can you appreciate anything.. It is living hell and the loneliest place on the planet.. So much respect for this honesty..The most real interview your likely to see about addiction... health and happiness to all 🙏
That is one hell of a story. Travis wish you all the best mate and I hope you and your son can get in contact again.
Loz, this is probably your best interview to date. Travis's honesty and courage in telling his story is brilliant.
Brilliant watch and inspiring he has a very similar story to ifbb Pro bodybuilder Antoine Valliant he has struggled with drug addiction and came back, he's also struggled with injuries and keeps coming back and refuses to give up! Awesome to see two athletes from two sports beating their demons!
Wow Loz, This was an awesome Interview! And thank you Travis for Sharing your Story.
Safe to say I'm now an emotional wreck after watching that. But I feel like I've learnt so much about myself and what in my own life can bring me down. Inspiring stuff, extremely powerful. To see a big guy like Travis open up like that is what we need to help others with their battles. Really hope to see him at Giants Live competing like he always did.
Sometimes it takes hearing it from someone you resonate with. The message may be the same, but the person delivering it could be the difference
A POWERFUL Interview Travis.... Well done Loz, keep up the good work on promoting the sport.
Los, Travis thank you so much for this video. I had tears several times watching this video, thinking about my own additions. Thanks Jeff in North Carolina.
Great interview Loz ... Travis , Godbless🙏
Brilliant, Cheers Travis for opening up and letting us all in to see what you have been through. Literally stared the devil in his face said fuck no imma change, not just a physical strong man but mentally too. Hope to see you competing again soon.
Great chat. Always one of my favourites. Great to see him bacvk competing too 💪🏼🤩👍🏽
Massive respect for Travis! What an inspiration. Another great interview from Loz!
Awsome interview.
A massive well done to you Travis and how you have come back from such difficult times.👍 So good to see you coming back from such a hard period in your life. All the best and keep going matey 💪 👍
Travis, you're a great, tough, and honest guy and you've been through a hell of a lot. I'm so glad you've gotten your life back on track and I hope you accomplish all your personal and professional goals.
Wow. This is a man who has gone to the depths and come back stronger. The UTMOST respect for this man.
Travis thanks for sharing your story man, went through something very similar myself and also came out of it stronger and better than ever 👊
Just watching this now....Travis is awesome 😂...great stories and passion. Loving it 👏🏼
My new favourite strongman, stay strong in every way possible brother, best wishes, be happy
Wow, watched this today, well done guys.
Travis had the most intense eyes! He was a beast! So glad he’s still going at it.
Just reached the end of this interview. So amazing... I wish Travis all the luck in the world in his continued journey back to greatness. His son has a lot to be proud of. What a guy 👏🏼
Wow, really powerfull. Great interview!
Wow, another incredible story and great, great interview. Well done to Travis for overcoming such nasty addiction
Wow! Never expected that. That was genuinely one of the most heartbreaking yet super inspirational interviews I've ever watched. I will use it if I ever need a motivation boost. Huge fan of both you guys and I wish you both all the best for the future.
Amazing history he make me cry thank you Loz big love
Big Loz you have a gift with your empathy, compassion, and sincerity in getting Travis to be in such a positive setting to share his harrowing tale of addiction, mental anguish and almost killing himself. Your genuine caring nature comes through via this medium and it makes for an extremely informative and therapeutic viewing experience. I have lost one close strength athlete friend due to suicide and the mental health and outlook of top competitors can be as drastic as their strength is compared to average people. Great job in opening up Travis. You will make it all the way back.
Finally finished it... What a ride. What an inspiring conversation. I follow strongman a lot, and I hadn't known any of that. Which, to be fair was just a train wreck. Hope the guy rekindles a relationship with his son. Great video Loz, you made a very good job of a difficult interview. As much as I loved the back story, I'd be eager to hear from him again on the channel.
what a story. Loz handled that like a Champ. Travis god bless him, tough story x
I take back my previous statement:
THIS is the best interview you've done.
Bless you, Loz. I'm so happy we all got to hear this story. Travis is one of my favorite strongmen of all time.
Loz, that was a great interview with Travis. Travis, thank you for sharing honestly and hopefully inspiring others into pulling themselves out of darkness like you did.
I just watched the podcast. Genuinely had tears running down my face. Brought so many memories back of my own mistakes. Keep strong. Never ever give up.✊✊
This was an incredible interview. I fell bad for him I can’t imagine going through all that shit.
Just a part of the life I chose for myself!
Dude!! Seriously the most inspirational (to me personally) video that I have ever watched. Loved watching Travis when he was competing in WSM. Have loved watching his comeback in the Champions league. Can't wait to see THE TEXAS STONEMAN!!! At WSM again. Thanks for fantastic video Loz 💪👍
I didn’t know a huge amount about Travis before this vid, but I know I like him. He’s been through a lot and I have huge respect for someone that has overcome the problems that Travis has faced. I also hope he reconnects with his son. He seems like a second chance is deserved.
Good luck my man. I will be rooting for you.
Best one yet, need to see Travis at the big shows, doing what he does best. What a fucking incredible guy 👏
Thank you Loz for doing these! Really shows that everyone has their struggles, no matter the physical strength. I hope you make it big on YT.
Travis, if you're reading this - Never stop fighting brother, no matter how hard it gets. I can still see pain in your eyes, but it will be gone once you're united with your son.
What an awesome interview so griping, I just couldn’t step away for a second. I didn’t know all of this had happened in Travis’s life.
I remember back when I first started watching Strongman that Travis always stood out as one of the more athletic looking guys. I always wondered what happened to him when he stopped appearing in the shows. This is a fantastic interview, Loz. Props to Travis and yourself for showing that you're truly strong by showing your vulnerability.
I can't even begin to describe how much respect I have for Travis. What a life, what a story. And the best of all, he came BACK from the darkness! Few people can go down the same path and come out alive. Travis, you are a true legend, my friend. May your light continue to shine for many years to come.
Wow, I didn't know much about Travis only seen him in repeat clips of events in the past couple years but he has every ounce of respect I can give. This year I have helped myself down into a bad place and amount of hope and reassurance I got from this video I am very grateful for. Keep climbing Travis and thank you. Also thanks to you Loz I am learning so much out of these videos.
This was a very very inspiring interview, amazing what he went through and managed to make a comeback. It just shows you , never give up. Very inspiring
Very intense life's story. Very personal ans deep. Very interesting. Dont know if you were prepared for that kind of sincere and heart open talking. What a great honnest man.... Respect to him to let his wound share to us....thx to both of you
Cant help but feel inspired by travis's story, Loz, please keep doing these videos they are amazing
I remember Travis vividly on TV... And then he disappeared... Now we know the whole story and glad to see him back.
This has been the best interview yet! Travis and yourself would be the best coaches on earth together. Thanks for talking about your life so openly Travis, u are the man!
Amazing interview mate, well done and big props to Travis. I remember making a video about Travis many, many years ago. Back then he really inspired me and all these years later he still is. Travis Beastmyer - The Texas Stoneman.
This is your best interview to date. You should be given an award for this, it's truly inspiring.
And thank you to Travis for being so open. A pure legend of our sport.
Thank you Christopher.
Wow! How can you not be inspired by a story like that?
Thank you for this one Big Loz, this is the best I have felt after watching TH-cam ever!
Travis is still a great guy ! his story made me think of mine ! ! thanks to you LOZ, Terry and Brian, i started working out again, 2 years 6 months and 7 days same day i quit drinking !
I found a new purpose in my live again, training in my strongman gym and i love it ! You surprise me over again with this vid. and the difference between "others" and you is:
YOU DO IT WITH HEART !
Thank you Franz. I’m glad to hear you are doing well now and smashing your training
Incredible interview, Loz!
Best interview, tremendous.
Thank you so much, both of you🙏💪
Thank you, this is everything and more I was wanting to catch up with travis, I was always wondering if he just hung up the towel on strongman and where's he's been. Hearing what he went through and that he's coming back just made this my favorite podcast of yours........again thank u for the podcast
What an interview, really enjoyed this one! Travis is a good person, thanks for sharing your experiences Travis and thanks Loz for using your time making these interviews 😊
That was a great and very touching interview Loz. Great respect to Travis for coming out of the other side of his struggles as well as for his complete honesty and taking responsibility for his mistakes, something often lacking in today's world.....
Greatest of luck to him going forward. 🙏
That is the most inspirational story I’ve ever heard!!! Travis, I admire you and I know I’ll see you in a WSM contest soon! God bless you!! Loz, that interview was awesome!!!
Loz, your content these last few weeks has been utterly incredible. Keep it going man. :)
Hell yeah! Travis is a fucking legend! Intense, charismatic and strong as hell. I really appreciate how honest he was in this interview. He's as REAL as you can get and I respect the hell out of him for that. Keep fighting the good fight Travis!
One word Loz Wow! Great interview. Travis certainly has some stories to tell.
Awesome vid again I didn't know where Travis had gone. Now I do. What a shame but at least he has come through. Wonder how he will do on his return. Maybe the time off will be good for his body but he is getting on a bit. What a dude!
What an amazing sight it would be if Travis competed at Europe's Strongest Man and his son was in attendance watching. Really hope it can happen.
This would be the most overwhelming thing ever in my life...
Travis Ortmayer honestly man, you deserve that win. Obviously you'll have to train hard etc but what I respect about you so much is that you have ZERO resentment in your heart over all this. It takes a true man to admit mistakes. You admitted it, and owned up to it. That's huge man. Of course your ex hurt you, but you said it yourself, she did the best she could. My philosiphy is that second chances are earned, not given. You've certainly earned a second chance in my books. I hope her and your son see this interview, you've come a long way. Battle tested, scarred, wounded, but grateful, ambitious, humble and wholesome. You're the real deal man. I'm rooting for you hard. Just don't get injured! Haha
Damn had no idea he went thru all that super stoked he's getting back into strongman. What an inspirational story and guy he is .
THANK YOU VERY MUCH LOZ, WHAT A PHENOMENAL INTERVIEW. I ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT HAD HAPPENED TO ORTMAYER. BEST OF LUCK TO HIM!
Travis is so wholesome man. Hard not to like the guy.
Wow. that was intense!
Powerful interview everyone can take something from, thank you for the interview Laurence
I'd love to see Mike Burke on loz
I agree dude fell off the map
Powerful video. Have to watch it all!
Awesome as always
After watching this, I'm now rooting for Travis to get on the podium at worlds this year! Absolutely incredible story and a fine interview. Loz, you are an excellent listener. I'm amazed you didn't shed a tear during this. That's the most inspirational hour and 40 mins I've ever heard. I hope Travis can reconnect with his son, he's such a good human being! I wish him all the best. Cheers for doing these interviews Loz mate, they are incredible! Atb.
Listening to Travis even i want to lift some freaking stones!!
Honestly one of the best interviews I've ever watched, had to comment, Travis' story and transformation is incredible!
Thank you Travis for sharing your story and thank you Big Loz for making this video! Listening to Travis' story was very refreshing. I find myself in a dark period of my life and even though my situation is of whole other kinds of issues, I can still relate to the darkness and I found this video helpful to keep fighting through it.
Big Loz, encourage Travis to start a TH-cam channel. It would be so cool if he made a "The road back to WSM"-series and I think it could be beneficial both for Travis and his fans. I would definately subscribe!
Saw Travis compete years ago. Didn't know much about the dude but defo a fan now. Big Loz gets better. Love the difference between him and Eddie but watch both
Also hope to see Travis competing in WSM again
And boooom, Travis has an invite.
Amazing pod cast , had me gripped all the way , would be great to get him over here and try help him with his family , guy has turned his life around and deserves to at least have the chance
Awesome job Loz - I enjoyed that as much as any London real or Joe rogan podcast/interview! And of course a massive thank you to Travis for talking so openly and sharing his story. Wishing him all the best for the future 👊🏻
This is an incredibly refreshing podcast in general. This particular episode is probably my favorite out of all the strongman interviews.
The broomstick story had me rolling, and YES, California is crazy (I am a Californian).
It's always great to see a redemption story - I hope Travis does well.
What a fantastic and heart warming interview, still lots of love for big Trav hes always been one of my all time favourites. Thanks for the interview Loz x
Keep making these Big Loz these are really fantastic to watch 👍👍💪💪