not gona lie this is very emotional to watch as with out doubt this 3 of the most inspirational people. was a small boy watching Bill on Tv with my dad who was a powerlifter, Ed coan well i met him at the worlds in Birmingham in 1993 as a young skinny junior and he was just so nice and approachable as was the USA team Capt Kirk though well to see him in his prime amazing . and John RIP well he is the GOAT of youtube coaching he has helped millions of people get there goals what a loss
While in the army at Ft Benning GA Bill Kazmaier came to Ft Benning and gave a power lifting seminar before my power lifting meet . I won best over all lifter in my weight class , best dead lift and won my weight class in the novice division. Bill Kazmaier was there at the end to give me my medals 🏅 and trophies 🏆 and wow 🤩 what an honor it was to receive that from him and a handshake 🤝 as well. Will never forget how gigantic and big he was . That was back in 1990 and he was still in amazing shape . His arms were 24 inches at the time .
I get the impression that stars from the past (who are today in their 50's or 60's) have much deeper, more interesting personality that all the youngsters. What they did and sometimes are still doing seem to have much deeper meaning than just beeing a "star" and "making lots of money". Today's world seems much flatter, more artificial, today's heroes have much shallower personalities. This pertains not only to sports. I have great respect for heroes from the past - they can talk in an engaging and interesting way, they do not boast about themselves, strong bodies are accompanied by great mind. Thank you John for this interview. All the best from Poland
Back in the day I worked out at kazs' gym and one day I walk in and kaz is deadlifting what looks like 315 he did around 10 more reps after I walked in. He was kind of straining at the end and I thought world's strongest man my ass, I walked over and looked he was repping 650 not 315 lol
I worked out at Kaz's gym back in the late 80' - 90's. First day there Kaz was squating 850 for sets of 3. He would do roman chair situps with 3 one hundred pounds plates on his chest. One day he was rearranging some gym equipment and proceeded to pick up a whole peck deck machine a carry it to the other side of the gym. Also, one time he had about 430 on the bench press. i was curious wondering how many reps he would do, I lost count he was doing so many and so fast. I used to love going to that gym, it was so raw and hard core.
This is amazing! I do feel blessed for people like you Mr. John Meadow, who freely bring us every day with super videos fill with great information and knowledge. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I grew up in Iceland watching The World Strongest Man in the 80's and one of the highlights were the epic battles between Jón Páll Sigmarsson and Bill Kaz, I cheered for Jón but I always respected and appreciated Bill who was the worthiest of opponents.
That was awesome John! Ed and Kaz powerlifting royalty! I remember seeing Kaz on WSM when I was a kid. Motivated me to start lifting. Still power bodybuilding at 48 and have guys like you to thank! You can take all these workout fads and throw them in the garbage..hard word and dedication with the old school principles is the way to go. Thnx for all the knowledge John! I TRULY enjoy your channel..and you look great!!
I live in iceland and the Jón Páll and Bill Kaz rivalry is the GOAT of rivalries, even though I hoped Jón would win (being icelandic), I always liked Bill and his ferocity and never dying will to WIN no matter the cost #whataman!
What an incredible video. Three of the strongest, and most knowledgeable men in lifting, and all three are humble to the core. This video made my evening.
After a bunch of years of just half-assing it, the switch flipped in Feb of this year and I got back to work. I also started getting back into re-learning the world of weights, now online, and, as Kaz said, I really do feel lucky that you are doing what you are doing John. Your temperament, experience and knowledge have re-lit my passion for training and I just want to say thank you. Hopefully I can say thanks in person if I run into you at the Arnold in Feb.
Man, what a interview. John, you knocked this one out of the park. Having these 2 together and you in the middle made it worth while watching and listening to what they had to say. 💪🏋️♂️👏
OMG Bill kaz,I remember him from the 80 strongest man this guy is still huge. John if ever take him to the first watch. you're going have to order more than one pancake. awesome video.
Back when I was in my early 20s Ed Coan called the hole in the wall gym I worked out at looking for the owner Mike Danforth (Ironside Gym) I answer the phone he says this is Ed Coan, I said that's nice and.... I had no clue who he was. Pretty cool seeing these guys together.
Awesome interview! Besides being freakshly strong they look like they're really cool dudes as well. Oh and i never get tired of listening to that john meadows story of going from the bottom of the lineup one year to top 5 in a heavier class the next, so inspirational! I absolutely love this channel! Cheers from Brazil!
I once met Kaz in a lift in a Leeds Hilton during Europe's strongest man contest, he took the time to have a chat with me and the wife, he is true gentleman and a top bloke.
Had the pleasure of seeing Kaz at York Barbell when he was inducted into the hall of fame there. True beast. Also had the pleasure of seeing Ed in Philadelphia for what I believe was his first comp at 242. Good times back then for sure.
These guys are behemoth legends still looking fantastic for there ages I’m around Kazs age not sure about Ed. Been very fortunate to meet both way back in the day at various gyms it didn’t too long to realize they were genetic freaks and I was not lol.
Couple of legends. And Coan has said in multiple interviews that Kaz inspired him to powerlift. Shit, that might be more of an accolade than world's strongest man haha great interview!!
5:42 the smile is immediately wiped off John's face when he realized he just offended Ed Coan by calling him a horse......... he's much stronger than that, should've called him a rhino.
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Should of made this one longer
I love the fact that both Bill and Ed looked up to each other.
ikr look at Bill's face beaming at 6:40 when Ed says he inspired him!
I feel like bill is secretly stronger than ever.
agreed
LOL so true!
do you immagine? it will be crazy, unbelievable.
Big bill plus old man power … it’s truly scary
Kaz & Coan together? Dude...I want to cry!
pretty incredible right!
Let it out
not gona lie this is very emotional to watch as with out doubt this 3 of the most inspirational people. was a small boy watching Bill on Tv with my dad who was a powerlifter, Ed coan well i met him at the worlds in Birmingham in 1993 as a young skinny junior and he was just so nice and approachable as was the USA team Capt Kirk though well to see him in his prime amazing . and John RIP well he is the GOAT of youtube coaching he has helped millions of people get there goals what a loss
Eddy has that face he knows something other people don’t lol
Lol, exactly! Dan Green has the same thing going on.
@ryan rogers It's the rare quality of extreme confidence without cockiness.
Best gear
The secret of strength
he does know A LOT of stuff
I’ve never seen a muscle/strength athlete maintain their size into their old age like kaz. What a monster!
That vein in his right bicep is freaky
Big Bill looks like he can still bench 600.
he probably can
I don’t think Ted Arcidi wants to wrestle him now.
And if he fails he'll strangle every witness with the arm veins
Yep, he is still in shape😊
I'd wager he can still push 500.
Bill is a huge storyteller (literally and figuratively), Ed is chill, love it!
While in the army at Ft Benning GA Bill Kazmaier came to Ft Benning and gave a power lifting seminar before my power lifting meet . I won best over all lifter in my weight class , best dead lift and won my weight class in the novice division. Bill Kazmaier was there at the end to give me my medals 🏅 and trophies 🏆 and wow 🤩 what an honor it was to receive that from him and a handshake 🤝 as well. Will never forget how gigantic and big he was . That was back in 1990 and he was still in amazing shape . His arms were 24 inches at the time .
Ed is still so modest and humble after all these years and Bill....he's still massive! great interview I'm hitting Subscribe :-)
I get the impression that stars from the past (who are today in their 50's or 60's) have much deeper, more interesting personality that all the youngsters. What they did and sometimes are still doing seem to have much deeper meaning than just beeing a "star" and "making lots of money". Today's world seems much flatter, more artificial, today's heroes have much shallower personalities. This pertains not only to sports. I have great respect for heroes from the past - they can talk in an engaging and interesting way, they do not boast about themselves, strong bodies are accompanied by great mind. Thank you John for this interview. All the best from Poland
agreed
Back in the day I worked out at kazs' gym and one day I walk in and kaz is deadlifting what looks like 315 he did around 10 more reps after I walked in. He was kind of straining at the end and I thought world's strongest man my ass, I walked over and looked he was repping 650 not 315 lol
lol.
100s, not 45s I guess
I worked out at Kaz's gym back in the late 80' - 90's. First day there Kaz was squating 850 for sets of 3. He would do roman chair situps with 3 one hundred pounds plates on his chest. One day he was rearranging some gym equipment and proceeded to pick up a whole peck deck machine a carry it to the other side of the gym. Also, one time he had about 430 on the bench press. i was curious wondering how many reps he would do, I lost count he was doing so many and so fast. I used to love going to that gym, it was so raw and hard core.
This is amazing! I do feel blessed for people like you Mr. John Meadow, who freely bring us every day with super videos fill with great information and knowledge. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I grew up in Iceland watching The World Strongest Man in the 80's and one of the highlights were the epic battles between Jón Páll Sigmarsson and Bill Kaz, I cheered for Jón but I always respected and appreciated Bill who was the worthiest of opponents.
yes!!!
That was awesome John! Ed and Kaz powerlifting royalty! I remember seeing Kaz on WSM when I was a kid. Motivated me to start lifting. Still power bodybuilding at 48 and have guys like you to thank! You can take all these workout fads and throw them in the garbage..hard word and dedication with the old school principles is the way to go. Thnx for all the knowledge John! I TRULY enjoy your channel..and you look great!!
thank you!
Kaz is still a monster! Awesome to see these 2 together aswell!
Bill Kaz still looks so fucking awesome man.
jesus bill is still a freakin bear
My three heroes in one frame. What an amazing video. RIP John.
I live in iceland and the Jón Páll and Bill Kaz rivalry is the GOAT of rivalries, even though I hoped Jón would win (being icelandic), I always liked Bill and his ferocity and never dying will to WIN no matter the cost #whataman!
Too bad Bill wasn't allowed back in WSM during his prime! It would have been so much better.
@ryan rogers
He would have at least won 1983 to 1986. Without a doubt, barring injury.
John looks so small here lol. Imagine how tiny the average male would look
Imagine Thor Bjornsson standing there too
Tiny average male, Bill Kazmaier is only 6'2
Great interview! The ending was like the cherry on top, spot on!
Two legends that inspired me over the years when i started lifting in 1990.
What an incredible video. Three of the strongest, and most knowledgeable men in lifting, and all three are humble to the core. This video made my evening.
After a bunch of years of just half-assing it, the switch flipped in Feb of this year and I got back to work. I also started getting back into re-learning the world of weights, now online, and, as Kaz said, I really do feel lucky that you are doing what you are doing John. Your temperament, experience and knowledge have re-lit my passion for training and I just want to say thank you. Hopefully I can say thanks in person if I run into you at the Arnold in Feb.
Bill make mountain dog look like a normal person 🤯
Man, what a interview. John, you knocked this one out of the park. Having these 2 together and you in the middle made it worth while watching and listening to what they had to say. 💪🏋️♂️👏
Maaan! All my heroes in one place 😃
Bill is still a beast. Ed always a great guy. Thanks!
That was a really great and authentic interview 👍🏻
Wow Kaz arms are still bigger than a grown man's leg lol
Great interview. 3 legends together is a rare sight. Hope y'all live long happy lives
Awesome video John! especially for an old dogg like me, by the way, the road warriors were badass.
This is crazy to have you three together
Thanks for the interview, John. Great video.
Wow. Thanks John for sharing. Two of the true greats.
Great job John! Ed and Bill are legendary! Keep adding content, love your channel sir!
Love how humble both Ed and John are
OMG Bill kaz,I remember him from the 80 strongest man this guy is still huge. John if ever take him to the first watch. you're going have to order more than one pancake. awesome video.
awesome john thanks for the memory of these two giants ... †
Hey John,
It was a pleasure FINALLY being able to meet you(& Scott) in person at the Swis!
Hopefully you will be at the 2020 event as well!
absolutely!!!
Two of the greatest.. and humble gentlemen too...cool ol school..
Wow, this was great to watch, John.
absolutely fantastic videos, both are my powerlifting super Heroes... I miss the old days!
I could listen to those 3 all damn day
Bill looks like an old Chad Wesley smith!
hamza boufous hahaha true!
Holy shit thanks so much John
Never a truer word said. You're the best John.
This is a FANTASTIC interview! WOW! The other interview worth seeing for Olympic weights is David Rigert interviewed by Kolokov.
Back when I was in my early 20s Ed Coan called the hole in the wall gym I worked out at looking for the owner Mike Danforth (Ironside Gym) I answer the phone he says this is Ed Coan, I said that's nice and.... I had no clue who he was. Pretty cool seeing these guys together.
What a beautiful beautiful video man. All my favourite heros in one video. Love it.
Great interview! Very cool to hear from past champions
One of the best videos I have seen
Thank you John!
I feel like John Meadows is the goat of bodybuilding :) Nice Video John!
thank you!
I'd be pleasantly surprised seeing you talk to either one of these two, much less both at the same time.
Awesome interview! Besides being freakshly strong they look like they're really cool dudes as well. Oh and i never get tired of listening to that john meadows story of going from the bottom of the lineup one year to top 5 in a heavier class the next, so inspirational! I absolutely love this channel! Cheers from Brazil!
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks
You all are legends.
I once met Kaz in a lift in a Leeds Hilton during Europe's strongest man contest, he took the time to have a chat with me and the wife, he is true gentleman and a top bloke.
Brilliant love these 2 legends.
Had the pleasure of seeing Kaz at York Barbell when he was inducted into the hall of fame there. True beast. Also had the pleasure of seeing Ed in Philadelphia for what I believe was his first comp at 242. Good times back then for sure.
The Kaz is still a big M'fer....Ed is just cool as phuck
couple of great champions that give back.
Kaz is such a trip !!😂😂😂. Love how he gave kudos to Ed ...
KAZ and ED together! Can life get more Wonderful than this?
Thanks for this!
Bill Kazmaier. Strongman idol! What a legend.
Super super amazing these guys are legends
This so beautiful 🥺
Kaz, legend of legends. WSM undisputed, also tries wrestling and pro football lmao. Still huge and strong to this day. Legend.
These guys are behemoth legends still looking fantastic for there ages I’m around Kazs age not sure about Ed. Been very fortunate to meet both way back in the day at various gyms it didn’t too long to realize they were genetic freaks and I was not lol.
Couple of legends. And Coan has said in multiple interviews that Kaz inspired him to powerlift. Shit, that might be more of an accolade than world's strongest man haha great interview!!
Awesome! Thank you
Super cool group of guys. I love the passion to help others. That’s what I want to make of my life. Passion to help others.
KAZ is KING. GREAT video 💪
Outstanding interview!
Monsters mass legend, excelent interview
Great interview 👍👍
Amazing..3 true gentlemen of the lifting world..great interview..cheers from New Zealand.
Awesome! Kaz and Cohan! Great video!
Outstanding...thx
Awesome awesome video loved it keep up the great work John
Living Legends...
Kaz is still big as a monster he is a weightlifting God still, kudos to his regiment to stay in such great shape.
5:42 the smile is immediately wiped off John's face when he realized he just offended Ed Coan by calling him a horse......... he's much stronger than that, should've called him a rhino.
Two brutal legends. The Arnold and Franco of Powerlifting.
Wow! How often do you get to interview the two strongest men in history such an awesome!! Video thanks you so much for sharing your amazing video!
Great interview.
If I had to choose which one to meet it would be Ed Coan, he has to be the greatest
god damn these guys are so awesome
Bill is getting SO in to the story the others are telling, the way he's looking at them while they're talking 😂
Can you imagine Kazmaier next to Lyle Alzado on that Raider D-line in the early 80s? Those two psychopaths would've driven QBs crazy !!
Dude! Epic video!!!😎🍻
Wow john what a interview with these giants of there sport also wow how u get these great interviews with the atheletes thay you have on your channel
WOW what a video! Awesome
And you know what, Kaz had it right at the end.
Great interview. Well done all.
The universe is about to explode!!!