I honestly can't figure out how people can listen to either one of these guys in this kind of conversation and not like them. Both are genuine guys and epic competitors
Im a fan of both guys, especially after Shaw took a stand and threw out his picture of Arnold Shartwzinigger when he told us all to "sqrew your freedoms".
Yeah Mitch is so honest, open and intelligent. I'm a big fan but I've never heard of some of these stories he's telling here. Just reminds you how deep he is as a man.
really appreciate Mitchell's vulnerability and honesty regarding his mental health. Extremely humbling to hear such a giant of a dude be so openly vulnerable. Nothing but respect and love for this man
This is the most ive heard about Mitchell's life and Ive been watching him for a while, great podcast Brian and huge respect to Mitchell it only makes him more of a man being able to talk about these things
Yeah same, a lot of old stories here I've never heard Mitch tell before. Him talking about inviting people to his own party and only having one show up was sad though :(
In the past, from a pure strongman fan perspective, I've called Mitch a bit boring. However, his raw honesty and insight is very refreshing. I love this.
I didn't like him at first. Didn't like his personality and he had a few TH-cam videos that were basically entirely commercial ads. He grew on me though.
Mitchell, you have touched my heart brother, thank you for sharing your spirit. Brian, thank you for sitting down with Mitchell and having this heart to heart conversation
Mitch...I feel for you brother.....just remember things can always get better....all the way around. You have been a great example and role model for people to strive to be their best. Try to remain positive and realize you cant solve all the worlds problems, nor is it YOUR duty to do so........as Monty Python song goes.....always look on the bright side of life!
Mitch is such a fascinating individual! Just one of the most confident and easy going people. And the fact that he is going through all this while also being that confident is just amazing.
Mitchel’s childhood sounds very similar to mine. Parents split at a young age, mom’s father is a very good business man and we spend every Christmas in Florida as well. It’s nice to hear from someone who has gone through similar experiences. It makes me feel like I’m not alone.
What a couple of absolute legends. Poddy of the year right here. If you do read this Mitch. You've influenced so many people in such a short space of time. You're a very special human being. Stay strong bud.
I have followed Mitch for awhile and knew he was a good guy, but like him way more now for opening up on mental health issues, and I feel like he does so somehow because Brian is such a good listener and communicator. Get the jist that he looks at Brian like a big brother. On another note I related to Mitch's upbringing having a split family from a young age. When he said it made him very cautious and independent from people over the years, and then when Brian said even if theres one person that can listen to this and relate, I knew that person was me. A podcast collab that came at a time I didnt know I needed. Blessings my brothers
Brian - that emotional video that you put out after the event was as real as it gets.... those kinds of things make you even more loved by the community.
His life always strikes me as so similar to my own. Parents divorced at 3, raised by mom, step-dad in and then out of the picture, never tried to make friends, genetically gifted athlete. We were really poor, though. And my solitude stuff also made me pretty averse to sports though. I just lifted weights and ran. He was lucky to have had that.
For the sake of my mental health, I can attest to the power of one positive thing. On my worst days, it can feel like the whole world is collapsing around me and I'm surrounded with this incredible inertia of negativity. When that happnens, I do one positive thing. It can be as simple as doing the dishes and I can look at the sink that's empty and know I'll wake up the next morning and no matter what happens at least I won't have a sink full of dirty dishes and that's something I can build from moving forward. I completely agree that you don't ever "fix" your mental health, but you can give yourself tools to keep yourself from going down a negative spiral and letting a bad day turn into a bad week turn into a bad month. Telling myself that I always have the agency to ability to do one positive thing on my worst of days is the thing that's allowed me to keep my bad days from turning into bad weeks.
Another amazing interview Brian! I also follow Mitch and this is the first time I found out about his move to Australia. I'm glad it made such a positive impact on his life. I feel like you both needed this conversation. It's not often you get a chance to speak with someone that has the same mindset and fully understands what you'e going through regardless of what you went through growing up. I'm also glad that SMOE is going to keep going and that Moose will stick to strongman even after his days as a competitor. As I mentioned before, the last SMOE was great, just the way the implements were rolling back towards the competitors in the press event kind of made me worried. Besides that, I'm glad you're committed to continuing to create custom, exciting event equipment for future SMOE shows.
9:31 "9 out of 10 people that you'll run into in day to day life, they're pretty good people" this is true, a lot of people in youtube comments don't seem to get this but it's genuinely true. You live in a better world than you think.
Eh... that depends on what you consider bad people, been 1 out of 10 that is probably hidding some mayor crime, sure that actually seems right. But 9 out of 10? Bit much, i think is more 50/50 and i love been optimistic about people.
@@antoniocenteno1483 You think only HALF of humanity is good? That's way too negative and is totally at odds with my experiences with people. Realistically it's probably 7 to 8 out of 10.
I don’t think Thor needs to surpass his previous levels. He needs to get his overhead strength back. Is it possible? I think yes, but it’s not a 100% chance.
Look at how many events he beat Hoops at in SMOE. He's already stronger than Hooper. The only thing holding him back is the pressing power loss from his injury.
@@WinstonGoldsteinthey never competed against each other, when both of them were in peak condition. So we’ll never know. Looking at their results, I think they are close. Peak Thor could beat Hooper and vise versa.
I think Mitch as an all-rounded strongman is better, however static/overall brute strength, hafthor is just that bit stronger. Like you’s said, if he recovers fully from his peck injury he may well beat him 🤷🏽♂️
Squat, Deadlift, and Bench are so universally done that it's so fun to watch the worlds strongest men try those lifts. I definitely love watching them at that level and am glad you're trying to make any of them work for a strongman competition.
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I love that men can talk about what bothers them. It's like Rogan says about men living lives of quiet desperation. We tend to hold a lot inside, feeling like there's something wrong with us and what is our purpose among it all? I think one of our purposes is to figure ourselves out while, in the process, talking about it so as to relate to others that they, too, might open themselves up as to allow themselves out while allowing others in. We have to release some aspects of ourselves to make room for others to enter our (head) space. This was one of the best interviews I've seen in a long time. Mitch might not always know his purpose, but he just exercised one of them right here.
Hooper has quickly become one of my favorite strongman over the past couple years. He's so incredibly athletic for his size. If anyone is going to pull 505kg it's Hooper and Thor. Its gonna happen eventually!
1:44:39 don’t know if the Shaw Strength team/ Brian will read this, however, just want to say Ima huge fan of the Shaw Classic/ SMOE. It’s so great to watch. One day I hope to see it in person. Unfortunately some people are non constructive of their criticism plus people thinking power lifting is strongman. If you do ever stop SMOE it was good while it lasted. This show is my favorite to watch and I will pay to watch the live stream every year. If I can watch in person I will go as often I can. I love the fact you try new things out and new apparatuses. It’s new and different and interesting. I as a fan am grateful for the SMOE and Shaw Classic and hope to see it continue.
The biggest strongest men on earth being vulnerable and talking about mental health. Brian's right, Mitch talking about his issues might help even 1 viewer of this episode. This podcast is great Brian. keep it up.
I definitely felt the same way as Mitch did as a kid. I hated it. 2011 was my first and only suicide attempt. Right now, I’m doing well. Still have my down times but the gym and my daughter keep me strong. My self-awareness is highly fine tuned too.
@@BuffPomskythank you! 37 years in this earth and I think there’s a lot more for me to do and achieve so my daughter can have a great example in life and know who her father is.
HEY!!!!!...Mitch.......how about when you decide to retire, creating your own Canadian Fortisimus Show, similar to the Shaw classic? Then you have an annual sounding board and bring people into the sport you love so much. Brian has done a great job with his show.....you could too.
Mitch is right about competition nowdays. Atlethes are fantastic, but the top field is not as comeeted as he is. This reflects what Brian and Thor discussed aswell. No one is really going for it but Mitch and now Thor again, though he is still comming from his injury.
Yeah for sure, I thought if martins mateusz oleksii were healthy the points margin wouldn’t be so great with Mitch and Thor at the top and everyone way behind
1:51:00 i personnaly enjoyed the first shaw classic the most, it had this bro aura about it being done in the gym only the athletes cheering for each others.
You have to be right. There's no way he was "just strong." Of course he was ridiculously strong, but he was so much more consistent than anyone else, he must have understood training better than anybody.
With all respect to Mitchell’s achievements in life and strongman I cannot ignore the impression I get that he’s been raised in a affluent life, I think it’s this back ground that has played a pivotal roll in his career as a strongman. I’m not saying this makes his achievements any less relevant but I do think it explains a lot. Ha, no sooner did I type this than he said it himself lmao. Hopefully as strongman gains more popularity we can get to a point where it in its self is paid well enough so it can become a careerer in its own right. I know with social media it’s become easier for those at the upper level but it’s still not really viable for most.
It's like Ren said - It's like a pendulum eternally swaying back and forth between the dark and the light. And the more intensely the light shines, the darker the shadow the pendulum will cast.
Great interview and I appreciate everything you and Mitch do. I am still going to make fun of you on the armwrestling channels until you pull for real.
What an intreguing interview, @mitchellHooper you even know CBT! is there anything you don't know ☺😂 I've bipolar & C-Ptsd, the gym is a part of a large puzzle that keeps me sane. My psychiatrist is very encouraging of my power lifting 😀 When I have an awesome deadlift session for example, it makes me feel tired afterwards in such a nice way that my brain doesn't often doesn't allow! Gives me something to focus on, something physical. The gym, weight lifting specifically, has made the most massive difference to my long road in and out of tunnels!
I'm always early to things. I caught onto HIkaru Nakamura streaming chess and then chess and him blew TF up. I realized mitch was the best thing since sliced bread. Finally everyone else is figuring it out. I"m glad for that. I'll probably cry when Mitch retires, he has made Strongman my favorite sport above UFC and Football
With all due respect, there's an argument in terms of ability that he already is. And I say that with all the respect in the world for Brian but the numbers don't lie.
Brian was never as dominant as current Hooper is. Brian and zydrunas were going back and forth at wsm, and Brian only did that and the Arnold pretty much in a calendar year.
2:30 - Things get off to an interesting start right away as Hooper reviews how he got involved with strongman. And he shares that he was about to quit strongman until he received that well talked about, unexpected invite to the 2022 WSM. Think about that for a minute! If Mitchell Hooper hadn't received that invitation, we might have ENTIRELY missed out on what he's been able to do.
@@WorldsStrongestFan it's mind boggling to think that we might not have had him. It's like picturing a basketball history without a Michael Jordan or a Larry Bird. An NHL history without a Gretzky or a Lemieux. It just doesn't feel right! And it makes me, for one, step back and realize how lucky I am to get to witness this era of strongman.
18:57 I am that one person. I tried to unalive myself 3 years ago, had cancer and have been struggling with depression ever since. My parents are divorced. My dad works his ass off but doesn't have much. My mom has it all figured out. And then there's me, standing in the middle of all this trying to figure out something for myself in order to live a life with purpose and give back to my community. 27:14 also, I am 29 but yeah, me again. I am trying both to lift heavy and be kind but it's a struggle for sure 😅 One day at a time
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I honestly can't figure out how people can listen to either one of these guys in this kind of conversation and not like them. Both are genuine guys and epic competitors
100% incredible people doing incredible things
Im a fan of both guys, especially after Shaw took a stand and threw out his picture of Arnold Shartwzinigger when he told us all to "sqrew your freedoms".
Yes
Yeah Mitch is so honest, open and intelligent. I'm a big fan but I've never heard of some of these stories he's telling here. Just reminds you how deep he is as a man.
How much time do you spend trying to figure this out?
And how many people have you identified as doing that?
:)
Two of the most cerebral strongmen ever. Interviewing each other. Brilliant .
Yeah such a treat. Two goat strongmen from two different eras colliding.
really appreciate Mitchell's vulnerability and honesty regarding his mental health. Extremely humbling to hear such a giant of a dude be so openly vulnerable. Nothing but respect and love for this man
Beta
I like it too ... if you are the stronges man on earth you have no need for an ego like the internet alpha male sphere :)
Mental health is just a weak cope
@@That90sShow cope harder virg
This is the most ive heard about Mitchell's life and Ive been watching him for a while, great podcast Brian and huge respect to Mitchell it only makes him more of a man being able to talk about these things
Yeah same, a lot of old stories here I've never heard Mitch tell before. Him talking about inviting people to his own party and only having one show up was sad though :(
I could listen to these two talk all day long
In the past, from a pure strongman fan perspective, I've called Mitch a bit boring. However, his raw honesty and insight is very refreshing. I love this.
How is he boring? He dominates and it's exciting to watch for second place.
I didn't like him at first. Didn't like his personality and he had a few TH-cam videos that were basically entirely commercial ads. He grew on me though.
Mitchell, you have touched my heart brother, thank you for sharing your spirit. Brian, thank you for sitting down with Mitchell and having this heart to heart conversation
Beta
Wow, didn't expect this podcast to go so deep. Appreciate Mitch sharing his experience with mental health issues.
Mitch is a beta male. Very expected
😂😂😂😂😂
Mitch...I feel for you brother.....just remember things can always get better....all the way around. You have been a great example and role model for people to strive to be their best. Try to remain positive and realize you cant solve all the worlds problems, nor is it YOUR duty to do so........as Monty Python song goes.....always look on the bright side of life!
Mitch is such a genuine great guy. I hope he stays at the top of the game for a long time. Great conversation!
Mitch is such a fascinating individual! Just one of the most confident and easy going people. And the fact that he is going through all this while also being that confident is just amazing.
Don't feel guilty for success, you've earned it ❤
I didn’t think anything would make me like Hooper more but this was it. Love that you did this Brian 🐐
Mitchel’s childhood sounds very similar to mine. Parents split at a young age, mom’s father is a very good business man and we spend every Christmas in Florida as well. It’s nice to hear from someone who has gone through similar experiences. It makes me feel like I’m not alone.
Sounds like you had a great life quit being a baby
What a couple of absolute legends. Poddy of the year right here.
If you do read this Mitch. You've influenced so many people in such a short space of time. You're a very special human being. Stay strong bud.
I have followed Mitch for awhile and knew he was a good guy, but like him way more now for opening up on mental health issues, and I feel like he does so somehow because Brian is such a good listener and communicator. Get the jist that he looks at Brian like a big brother.
On another note I related to Mitch's upbringing having a split family from a young age. When he said it made him very cautious and independent from people over the years, and then when Brian said even if theres one person that can listen to this and relate, I knew that person was me. A podcast collab that came at a time I didnt know I needed. Blessings my brothers
This was the first time I paused a you-tube video so I wouldn't miss anything. The chemistry between these 2 is obvious on video.
Brian - that emotional video that you put out after the event was as real as it gets.... those kinds of things make you even more loved by the community.
His life always strikes me as so similar to my own. Parents divorced at 3, raised by mom, step-dad in and then out of the picture, never tried to make friends, genetically gifted athlete. We were really poor, though. And my solitude stuff also made me pretty averse to sports though. I just lifted weights and ran. He was lucky to have had that.
Awe. Poor victim
@That90sShow Huh? I don't see myself as a victim at all, and I've done well for myself and life is good. I just wish I did more sports. lol. Chill tfo
For the sake of my mental health, I can attest to the power of one positive thing. On my worst days, it can feel like the whole world is collapsing around me and I'm surrounded with this incredible inertia of negativity. When that happnens, I do one positive thing. It can be as simple as doing the dishes and I can look at the sink that's empty and know I'll wake up the next morning and no matter what happens at least I won't have a sink full of dirty dishes and that's something I can build from moving forward. I completely agree that you don't ever "fix" your mental health, but you can give yourself tools to keep yourself from going down a negative spiral and letting a bad day turn into a bad week turn into a bad month. Telling myself that I always have the agency to ability to do one positive thing on my worst of days is the thing that's allowed me to keep my bad days from turning into bad weeks.
This is getting me so hyped for SMOE. It’s my favorite competition and I can’t wait to see what Brian comes up with next. Greatest Show On Earth!
You see the thumbnail and you know this is going to be packed with value
Another amazing interview Brian! I also follow Mitch and this is the first time I found out about his move to Australia. I'm glad it made such a positive impact on his life. I feel like you both needed this conversation. It's not often you get a chance to speak with someone that has the same mindset and fully understands what you'e going through regardless of what you went through growing up. I'm also glad that SMOE is going to keep going and that Moose will stick to strongman even after his days as a competitor. As I mentioned before, the last SMOE was great, just the way the implements were rolling back towards the competitors in the press event kind of made me worried. Besides that, I'm glad you're committed to continuing to create custom, exciting event equipment for future SMOE shows.
9:31 "9 out of 10 people that you'll run into in day to day life, they're pretty good people" this is true, a lot of people in youtube comments don't seem to get this but it's genuinely true. You live in a better world than you think.
Eh... that depends on what you consider bad people, been 1 out of 10 that is probably hidding some mayor crime, sure that actually seems right. But 9 out of 10? Bit much, i think is more 50/50 and i love been optimistic about people.
@@antoniocenteno1483 You think only HALF of humanity is good? That's way too negative and is totally at odds with my experiences with people. Realistically it's probably 7 to 8 out of 10.
If Hafthor can somehow surpass his previous levels in 2018, then maybe. Outside of that Big Mitch is no1 bar none. Love this guy 💪🏽
I don’t think Thor needs to surpass his previous levels. He needs to get his overhead strength back. Is it possible? I think yes, but it’s not a 100% chance.
Look at how many events he beat Hoops at in SMOE. He's already stronger than Hooper. The only thing holding him back is the pressing power loss from his injury.
@@ВалентинДудаевThor at his peak could not beat Mitch in a competition.
@@WinstonGoldsteinthey never competed against each other, when both of them were in peak condition. So we’ll never know. Looking at their results, I think they are close. Peak Thor could beat Hooper and vise versa.
I think Mitch as an all-rounded strongman is better, however static/overall brute strength, hafthor is just that bit stronger. Like you’s said, if he recovers fully from his peck injury he may well beat him 🤷🏽♂️
Need a part 2 of this podcast!
Finally got Hooper on, awesome!
Mitch you are an inspiration and have already given to the world more than you know.
Mitch thanx for opening up! i appreciate your vulnerability.
Squat, Deadlift, and Bench are so universally done that it's so fun to watch the worlds strongest men try those lifts. I definitely love watching them at that level and am glad you're trying to make any of them work for a strongman competition.
I love that men can talk about what bothers them. It's like Rogan says about men living lives of quiet desperation. We tend to hold a lot inside, feeling like there's something wrong with us and what is our purpose among it all? I think one of our purposes is to figure ourselves out while, in the process, talking about it so as to relate to others that they, too, might open themselves up as to allow themselves out while allowing others in. We have to release some aspects of ourselves to make room for others to enter our (head) space. This was one of the best interviews I've seen in a long time. Mitch might not always know his purpose, but he just exercised one of them right here.
Best Podcast I've ever seen! 2 of the best of all time, and better still, 2 great men!
I’ve been waiting for this foreverrrrr, two of my favorite strongmen!!!!❤❤❤
Hooper has quickly become one of my favorite strongman over the past couple years.
He's so incredibly athletic for his size.
If anyone is going to pull 505kg it's Hooper and Thor.
Its gonna happen eventually!
1:44:39 don’t know if the Shaw Strength team/ Brian will read this, however, just want to say Ima huge fan of the Shaw Classic/ SMOE. It’s so great to watch. One day I hope to see it in person. Unfortunately some people are non constructive of their criticism plus people thinking power lifting is strongman. If you do ever stop SMOE it was good while it lasted. This show is my favorite to watch and I will pay to watch the live stream every year. If I can watch in person I will go as often I can. I love the fact you try new things out and new apparatuses. It’s new and different and interesting. I as a fan am grateful for the SMOE and Shaw Classic and hope to see it continue.
Thank you very strongly for sharing a great conversation. I listened to all of it alone and I will listen again soon. Thank you sir.
So glad you’re having the SMOE again! I’m definitely putting it on the calendar to be there!
WOW 2 hrs + Thank you Brian
This man is a very special athlete, but also a special human being. I like him very much. He is amazing and so humble.
😂😂😂😂😂
That's gotta be the worlds strongest couch. #LHBK ❤️ Love you Shaw!
The biggest strongest men on earth being vulnerable and talking about mental health. Brian's right, Mitch talking about his issues might help even 1 viewer of this episode. This podcast is great Brian. keep it up.
I love your profile pic!
Mitchell's shins show hes serious about that 505
Surprised more people don't notice that
Was aboot to say that very same thing. 🫎
To be fair his legs have already been beat up, but yeah you can tell he's been going hard on the deads these days
Most amazing podcast!
This may be the best podcast i have ever listened to thank you both for sharing this
That was a great chat. Lots of good answers to questions I've had about you both, SMOE and everything. Please team up again in the future.
He is just about unbeatable. He's on a tear like no other
I definitely felt the same way as Mitch did as a kid. I hated it. 2011 was my first and only suicide attempt. Right now, I’m doing well. Still have my down times but the gym and my daughter keep me strong. My self-awareness is highly fine tuned too.
Things will get better, have faith!
@@BuffPomskythank you! 37 years in this earth and I think there’s a lot more for me to do and achieve so my daughter can have a great example in life and know who her father is.
Amazing talk I imagine you two will work together in the future you both have so much passion and drive.
Mitch "NO EXCUSES" Hooper!
2 of the greatest!
Best interview so far Brian..really good job
Cracking interview 👍
Love the long form podcasts!!!
I love the journey and the destination
Great episode. Appreciate the vulnerability
Ik this was supposed to be an interview of mitch, but i really loved all the reflection on smoe which mitch interviewed brian on!
HEY!!!!!...Mitch.......how about when you decide to retire, creating your own Canadian Fortisimus Show, similar to the Shaw classic? Then you have an annual sounding board and bring people into the sport you love so much. Brian has done a great job with his show.....you could too.
Best podcast so far! Great topics and ideas brought up
Mitch did a great job of interviewing Brian on the HOOPSTRENGTH podcast 😂
this is the podcast we needed ✊🏾
Loved this, fantastic chat and a great listen
I love both these guys but I dont understand why it matters how much people like them
God bless them both!
Fantastic podcast.Thanks to you both.
Mitch is right about competition nowdays. Atlethes are fantastic, but the top field is not as comeeted as he is. This reflects what Brian and Thor discussed aswell. No one is really going for it but Mitch and now Thor again, though he is still comming from his injury.
Yeah for sure, I thought if martins mateusz oleksii were healthy the points margin wouldn’t be so great with Mitch and Thor at the top and everyone way behind
1:51:00 i personnaly enjoyed the first shaw classic the most, it had this bro aura about it being done in the gym only the athletes cheering for each others.
Brian and Mitchell that was a GREAT podcast , Mitchell I wish you well in your final event stay healthy and best of luck.
The BIGGER and STRONGER you are, the less excuses you need to make...!
This was a great conversation, cant believe its 2h, felt like 20 mins
Two of the smartest to ever compete. Guessing Big Z right there too but he doesn't talk much
You have to be right. There's no way he was "just strong." Of course he was ridiculously strong, but he was so much more consistent than anyone else, he must have understood training better than anybody.
With all respect to Mitchell’s achievements in life and strongman I cannot ignore the impression I get that he’s been raised in a affluent life, I think it’s this back ground that has played a pivotal roll in his career as a strongman. I’m not saying this makes his achievements any less relevant but I do think it explains a lot.
Ha, no sooner did I type this than he said it himself lmao.
Hopefully as strongman gains more popularity we can get to a point where it in its self is paid well enough so it can become a careerer in its own right. I know with social media it’s become easier for those at the upper level but it’s still not really viable for most.
He's a spoiled, entitled punk
It’s funny how Mitch flipped the script and started interviewing Brian lol 😂
The way Mitch is dominating everything puts me in mind of a prime Big Z when he was dominating everything
31:00 you against the weights
It's like Ren said - It's like a pendulum eternally swaying back and forth between the dark and the light. And the more intensely the light shines, the darker the shadow the pendulum will cast.
Hi Ren ;)
Great interview and I appreciate everything you and Mitch do. I am still going to make fun of you on the armwrestling channels until you pull for real.
I CANT WAIT TO LISTEN TO THIS!
Love the mariusz story 💪
Don't forget Thor and Eddie as major competitors. That was the pinnacle of strongman: Zydrunus, Thor, Brian and Eddie 💪🏻💯
A halloween treat! Two strongman goats from two different eras!
OMG Brian TYSM For This Absolutely Amazing Video I Love You Guys ❤❤❤💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
What an intreguing interview, @mitchellHooper you even know CBT! is there anything you don't know ☺😂 I've bipolar & C-Ptsd, the gym is a part of a large puzzle that keeps me sane. My psychiatrist is very encouraging of my power lifting 😀 When I have an awesome deadlift session for example, it makes me feel tired afterwards in such a nice way that my brain doesn't often doesn't allow! Gives me something to focus on, something physical. The gym, weight lifting specifically, has made the most massive difference to my long road in and out of tunnels!
Great interview.
The last evolution of strength and the new evolution of strength in one podcast.
2:00:50 that sounds alike an awesome goal. Also totally thought Mitch was gonna say he was gonna compete in CrossFit
I'm always early to things. I caught onto HIkaru Nakamura streaming chess and then chess and him blew TF up.
I realized mitch was the best thing since sliced bread. Finally everyone else is figuring it out. I"m glad for that. I'll probably cry when Mitch retires, he has made Strongman my favorite sport above UFC and Football
We need an arm wrestling training video with The Moose!
MItch! Let's gooooooo
Becoming unbeatable the only way is consistency and eating enough
cheers from Canada .
You a beta too?
I have said it for the past two years. Mitch is the new Brian. Just dominating. Maybe he might be better than Brian down the road you never know.
With all due respect, there's an argument in terms of ability that he already is. And I say that with all the respect in the world for Brian but the numbers don't lie.
Brian was never as dominant as current Hooper is. Brian and zydrunas were going back and forth at wsm, and Brian only did that and the Arnold pretty much in a calendar year.
Been waiting for this
2:30 - Things get off to an interesting start right away as Hooper reviews how he got involved with strongman. And he shares that he was about to quit strongman until he received that well talked about, unexpected invite to the 2022 WSM. Think about that for a minute! If Mitchell Hooper hadn't received that invitation, we might have ENTIRELY missed out on what he's been able to do.
Luckily he reached out to me!😜
But imagine if that had never happened🤯
Mitch is such a huge part of the sport now it’s unthinkable!
@@WorldsStrongestFan it's mind boggling to think that we might not have had him. It's like picturing a basketball history without a Michael Jordan or a Larry Bird. An NHL history without a Gretzky or a Lemieux. It just doesn't feel right! And it makes me, for one, step back and realize how lucky I am to get to witness this era of strongman.
Mitchell Hooper is such a cool guy!!
Is this where the mysterious black eye came from?!
Notice that Moose is turned so his nose hides his eye 😂😂
Look at that scab mark on his legs from all those deadlift.
Great conditioning+self belief+an inquisitive mind+ smart training, and some solid supplements.
18:57
I am that one person. I tried to unalive myself 3 years ago, had cancer and have been struggling with depression ever since. My parents are divorced. My dad works his ass off but doesn't have much. My mom has it all figured out. And then there's me, standing in the middle of all this trying to figure out something for myself in order to live a life with purpose and give back to my community. 27:14 also, I am 29 but yeah, me again.
I am trying both to lift heavy and be kind but it's a struggle for sure 😅
One day at a time
Good Luck. Hope life works out in the future for you. I have been through some bad times. Now aged 69 I’m in a happy spot despite ill health.
Sounds like you found a good path, good things coming
@@andrewgilbertson5356One thing that I've learned is that Life is a beautiful struggle. Thank you
Bring back the bale yoke 🎉
Finally got the Moose on!