As an Irish person I must say I am happy to see our national sport of Dick or Jeep being represented on an international level, such a skilled and noble sport
as a single father of two young kids who goes to work during the day, takes care of the kids at night, and goes to school- to hear him say THAT is a strong man made me choke up ☹️🥹❤️ I haven’t felt that seen by anyone but my kids for a long long time
Yeah I'm going to go to go to work for a few hours now and maybe I have a big sharp knife and I'm drunk but that doesn't make me any less of a man now does it
They really are nice people mostly. If you watch strong man you will often see one of them finish then turn around and start cheering on thr competition.
Earlier today got up earlier in the day, today, and I got up to go to go to go to go to work so I can work, because if I go to go to work then I’m going to go to work to work
“Paw” was either legitimately flirting with Andrew or he’s one of the greatest trolls of all time, a perfect Channel 5 subject and I hope they offered him a job as correspondent
Tom and Luke Stoltman are from a tiny town of only 3000 people called Invergordon where I live. They're incredibly genuine, authentic and down to earth lads and the people here are so proud of what they've achieved. My son has autism and it's so heartwarming to see the adversity Tom has overcome to get to where he is, and how Luke always speaks so highly of him to build him up (as does Tom speak in the same way about Luke). They're well-loved in the area and don't act like divas or celebrities with an attitude, just salt of the earth lads with a wonderful and positive inspiring vibe they bring everywhere they go. Great fellas.
@@gjhartist3685 definitely, small sport were really hoping to see grow, mostly because of the personalities behind it so glad Andrew got to show guys like Pa who make it fun to follow behind the scenes
@@SRX33 I got the idea they were more talking about splitting wood to provide heat in the winter (not everyone has electricity everywhere), to cook on, etc. rather than deforestation. I don't see the ability to chop wood as "toxic" masculinity in any way. Then again, I may have misinterpreted that statement.
@@SRX33 I think the point is more that, as divorced from the real world as we seem to be, we are still animals. We are still biological creatures with a physical need for activity, to be healthy. There is nothing healthy about spending so much time sitting at a computer that your spine literally deforms, your muscular development withers from disuse, your cardiovascular fitness is untrained, etc. All of that stuff matters, A LOT. And for as much as we discuss toxic masculinity in our culture, there is also something to be said for toxic immasculinity. It’s not necessary for most of us in our modern world to chop wood, BUT should you have the physical ability?? Yeah. You should. If you’re uncoordinated and physically unfit that you can’t, you’re surely going to face detrimental physical health consequences in your future. One of the best predictors of all-cause mortality in elderly is grip strength. Think about that. I think that’s what undergirds the sentiment from these guys. It comes out as “you should be able to chop wood and protect your family from evils”, but really it’s even more practical than that, to me anyway.
Colin Bryce(that guy) knows footage goes out of back stage things, they just don't want the event footage out. The WSM isn't shown on TV live or after the event, this year in the UK it will be shown December 27th despite the competition being in March.
The boy is describing egg white and excessive whey protein farts perfectly. The smells that will come out of your body on excessive whey are straight out of biblical descriptions of hell.
I fricking love the Irish man taking the piss ( literally ) while the Scott guy is being interviewed, such a perfect moment to capture. They're not just strong, they've got that great sense of humor.
That bit was phenomenal cos Paw had been relentlessly slagging himself the whole way along in a scenery chewing alpha move but he either didn't get or chose not to get that slagging and breezed right on past.
Personally, I don't like how some of the more thoughtful interviews were cut for the sake of comedy, and this video felt a lot more shallow and ham-fisted than previous content. I definitely liked the people that were being interviewed, but as far as Andrew and the production side of things went I think this is one of their worse videos myself.
It's especially funny because you wouldn't necessarily think he was arguably the greatest strongman of all time just by looking at him in this video. If it weren't for the fact that the text on the screen mentioned he was a former champ, he woulda seemed like some random big guy who happened to wander over to the competition and watch what was going on.
That's some serious Solid Snake s*** right there nobody had any idea that 6 foot f****** three curly haired man was standing right next to that sign they were flabbergasted I'm sure
he doesn't really say anything that creates a conversation, he asks a very open ended and vague question, that can give lots of different types of people a lot of different responses he just does what a journalist is supposed to do, be unbiased, and not give his opinion, he doesn't want to argue with these people, or talk to them necessarily (at least not on video) he just wants their raw take on a subject.
Americans get on the mic for ten seconds and start talking about how modern man is emasculated, Europeans aren't like that. I lived in both the u.s and the u.k, Americans take life way too seriously
Fucking delighted you met the Stoltman Brothers. Two of the greatest men that have graced this planet, from round the corner from me. Proudest Highlander out there 😍
@@CantTellYou I think it's mostly tradition and cultural background. The idea of a strongman is often tied to Viking culture and I guess also Celtic culture a bit. I'm certain that there would be just as many strongmen from Asia, South America and Africa if it was a bigger sport there
3:24 Andrew being filmed next to a sign that says "NO FILMING" and saying "We'll fucking see about that..." is the absolute most succinct display of the essence of the Channel 5 spirit I've ever seen. That image, black and white, high-contrast (like how Obey's Andre the Giant image was made) should be on a tee-shirt.
The sign was about not filming the events. TV contracts are how World’s Strongest Man make a majority of their money, so when people film the events it hurts their profits. Sucks for the fans because we have to wait months after the fact until it airs on TV to watch it, but that’s how the athletes and the organization earn their money from the event.
Man y'all tell me why my manager keeps getting on to me about taking a break. I work at Wal-Mart after being retired for 10 years. I don't know what y'all kids be talking about these days and the CSM keeps telling me to take break but Idk what that means. One day they take me back to HR and say I need to be shown how to take break so they start clapping tf outta my checks. The CSM then said my turn I'm finna break one off in you. And my guts been spilling out ever since. I can't even play pickup at the Y because when I jump my booty hole catches the wind like a umbrella and it takes me forever to get back on the ground. Anyways, is this normal. We did some SUS things back in the day but idk about this. I'm a black man in my 50s btw.
As a fan of strongman this was unexpected but great...pretty mindblowing seeing seeing Andrew interacting with guys like Luke stoltman and big Z...most of those dudes are chill af
Have you seen their video with Yes Theory? Very different style to Andrew’s but it’s still that documentary esque take. They go up to the Scottish highlands and live with Luke and Tom for a few days, it’s a phenomenal video.
@@StoltmanBrothers No wayyyy Hello Tom and Luke!! See that Andrew, get on it! You can do some strongman stuff and I would love to hear a Scotsman freestyle rap
I've noticed it's actually a lot more common in extreme sports where the athletes know they're in a specific niche and massively respect the strength, agility, or other skills required to do certain things. Like, my ear's not glued to the ground or anything, but I don't remember the last time I heard about beef between skateboarders, BMXers, or motocross riders.
@@cheshirecynic3061 instantly though of skateboarding. homies will sometimes help you and give you tips, so that you can win.. making themselves lose in the process. it's beautiful i love sk8
@@cheshirecynic3061 This is true. I’ve noticed that most “individual” sports are always the most humble. As an ex cross country/track athlete and boxer I can attest that everyone around me was so respectful of opponents, and made those around them feel special even if they were struggling. It’s the team based sports that show poor sportsmanship, which I think speaks numbers about how people are
@@pyxidus_ I think a lot of it has to do with clan mentality, like, many people that play in team sports tend to develop a universal "us vs them" attitude, whereas most people in individual sports and hobbies just have respect for anybody as crazy as they are, anybody who's willing to put in the same level of effort and dedication to their craft.
@@cheshirecynic3061 I think there’s still an us vs them mentality in individual sports it’s just the us is the entire sport not just singular teams. I’ve noticed skiers and snowboarders don’t really get along but will both be super cool to the people within those respective sports (mostly snowboarders) same kind of deal with skateboarding and bmx
It's really encouraging seeing how the scene has developed in the past few years, was shocked when I saw this collab on Instagram. It's probably not the best advertisement, but it's still nice that an extreme sport like this is getting to a wider audience
The way the dudes at 8:00 describe a strong man in very progressive terms, being sure to include men who have a job and take care of their family but don't necessarily have time to build a lot of muscle, but then go on to immediately start complaining about men who "can't swing an axe" gave me whiplash.
They were the chillest ones, no pun intended. You could see the straight dudes radiating insecurity and a need to see themselves as "real men", whereas the tub guys were just happy to be among the big, hard, strong guys they want to be and be with.
@@toxihex876 how do you know who's straight? Are you talking about the shorter guys in orange? They do seem like the generic American toxic masculinity crew. 😆
@@htm5814 I like that he apparently idolizes Teddy Rosevelt Like yeah Teddy was a badass. But he wasn't looking to prove his manliness. He was interested in doing the things he thought were the right things not in doing the things society told him a man is required to do.
Being a casual follower of the sport I was a little worried how hard Andrew would lean into the "lets make them all look like dummies, repeating the clips that make them come across as simple" angle, but fortunately that wasn't too much the case! I've travelled around the UK to see these athletes compete and it was nice to see them get treated pretty respectfully and not asked trap questions. The "genuine/touching/wholesome" vibe of the video was really appreciated.
As somebody who has been involved with high level strongman for quite some time and a huge fan of Channel 5, this video couldn't be more perfect and representative of the absolute chaotic weirdos who compete in the sport, and the not so great fans that we get. Love your work!
@@saruniz If they didnt, most technological advancement just wouldnt happen. We just need to get more people in the software development industry. Theyre severely lacking in developers.
Pa's got a youtube channel too. Plenty more of his shenanigans there. It kinda sucks that he had to drop out from this competition, but hopefully he'll be in the running next year.
From a european standpoint, a lot of these interviews are actually quite great, no matter the topic. The springbreak one stood out to me and I've seen it countless times. I understand it's mainly meant to be humorish, but it contains a lot of really valid points as well. And I like Andrews ability to let people just sort of answer what they want without ever interrupting.
I think it's something you have to do to remind yourself that the world isn't completely lost. Plus it still tends to provide some decent content like the guy talking about what a strong man is to him.
@@halfpint90 I mean you’d be right if I had implied that he started with serious content and then weaved in comedic content. But I didn’t, I was making a point that he has great engagement with contrasting narratives. You were almost there son, try breaking down another comment
@@haydencouper6233 you implied he makes serious content primarily and strays away to make comedy, when its actually the reverse, but nice try little buddy
@@halfpint90 You’re thinking too hard little one “bring comedy back” what does that imply? Nice one man, you’ve made yourself look like a fool with your half thought analysis 🧐
I’m so happy to see Big Z at 1:10! If you guys don’t know he’s the number 1 top strongman currently living, with the most overall titles. BIG Z THE GOAT
One of my fav things about strongmen competitors is their camaraderie. They support each other in training and during competitions, and they troll each other and joke around.
@@thestormtrooperwhocanaim496 he has 1 less WSM than Pudz but far more Arnolds wins, a better head to head record, and won IFSA titles during the split. I'd say it's Z, Shaw, then Pudz
@@finestjellybeansrawlol9486 Funnily enough, it's actually Big Z, Mariusz, and THOR. Brian Shaw has been in the international strongman scene for longer and is more experienced than Thor, but Thor's won more international titles overall (not just WSM titles), has more world records, and has a better track record than Brian. Even Thor himself has admitted that Brian is a more experienced strongman than he is, but he was surprised when he found out he has more titles than Brian. Go to his Twitch if you wanna watch it for yourself.
@@khoile4271 Thor has more titles overall but Brian has more major ones and got them against prime Z. Thor having more prestige than Brian is an absurd tske
It is INSANE to me seeing the Stoltmans on Channel 5. They're from Invergordon which is right next to the town I'm from in Scotland, and I even went to school with one of their wives in most of my classes. I'd be in the local gym and they'd just come waltzing in, put the machines on max, and leave like half an hour later.
I'm in Invergordon too and see the boys here all the time too! It's only a town of 3000 people and the Stoltmans are a huge inspiration for a lot of people here. They have their own gym and anyone who knows them only has great words to say about them. We had a load of stalls and kids games on the High Street a few months ago and the boys were there just bringing good vibes and meeting fans and saying hey to locals. They're exactly who they are on camera, totally authenticate and down to earth top lads.
Why did that man get in the bath and then put his erect penis onto another means lap and then start urinating and then say "wow that feels good" while continuing the interview like the weirdest thing that's ever been recorded didn't just happen?
This is the greatest meeting of two worlds ever. Strongman has some of the funniest, kindest, human beings on the planet. Something about being the biggest, strongest people in the world makes for the chillest people ever.
Its because they aren't worried about keeping up with everyone else. They know the true struggle is the one that exists in the mind against oneself. There is no point in being obnoxious to others.
Great to see the Stoltman brothers on here and to hear that Tom became World's Strongest. I remember seeing them on another channel and they seem like awesome people. Before I knew it the video was over though. Was hoping for more.
This was surprisingly wholesome. I mean sportsmen are usually down to earth and positive people, but we know how Americana can influence some people. Very nice episode!
As an Irish person I must say I am happy to see our national sport of Dick or Jeep being represented on an international level, such a skilled and noble sport
"Hey kids, wanna see a picture of a Jeep?"
Pa O is the irish pro strongman currently
This has convinced me i need to go to Ireland.
@@ieism1 this is quintessential Limerick bollock acting.
@@zorrodafnioths dude holy shit I died
I think the real strongest man was that kid at 2:50, he is not the same man he once was after that incident, yet he stands strong. such an inspiration
My mans saw Valhalla because of that gas.
that's funny. how much can he log press?
You know that protein fart was crazy when it traumatized a kid.
@@smittywerbenjaggermanjense1485"protein fart" revolting
That kid is so naturally funny, I knew it from the second he just tossed the ice back at Andrew he was playing catch with his dad
I cant believe Andrew took this side quest for us.
This is truly incredible and deep
@@iamjohnrobot truly incredible and deep
even the best heroes need to rest
THAT KID 2:35 IS THE TRUE STAR ✨ OF THIS VIDEO 😂😆😂
I can believe it, content like no other lol
The contrast between the serious, rock solid sincerity of the American guys and the playful gentleness of the Irish/Scottish guys is something else.
i bet the US dudes speak in military lingo despite not having served
Is playful gentleness the new word for gay?
Yes @@mr.goldenproductions_0143
@@mr.goldenproductions_0143 Nothing gay about being playful and gentle. It just has nothing to do with someone's sexual orientation.
@@mr.goldenproductions_0143 Maybe you are hiding something in the closet. Don´t worry, there is room for everyone, even for you
as a single father of two young kids who goes to work during the day, takes care of the kids at night, and goes to school- to hear him say THAT is a strong man made me choke up ☹️🥹❤️
I haven’t felt that seen by anyone but my kids for a long long time
King!!
You can do it, dude
We see you too man! You sound like a great father
But then they kept talking, so now you actually also have to be able to kill bears and chop down trees.
Oh man, you are the real MVP!
The fact that they took the time to mic that kid in the gray tank top up, just so he could describe how bad a fart smelled.. this is true journalism
I know right. I lost it right there.
where are his parents 💀
Top tier shit
The way they zoomed in...and the kid noticed and widened his eyes, pausing shortly.
Hilarious.
P.S. Andrew, hope ya visit central FL...yoU Feel me?
Real highlight of the video
Andrew is like that one skyrim player that does all the side quests and never does the main story
Yet he's the only one actually having fun while playing
That's a good one 😂
the side quests are his story
Underrated comment!
That's every Skyrim player
These men are very inspiring. I expected them to be cocky and arrogant. I was wrong, they seemed to be great people who just like being strong.
Yeah I'm going to go to go to work for a few hours now and maybe I have a big sharp knife and I'm drunk but that doesn't make me any less of a man now does it
@@generalsavage4103 I’ve been thinking about whether „going to go to go to work“ is grammatically correct for way too long
They really are nice people mostly. If you watch strong man you will often see one of them finish then turn around and start cheering on thr competition.
Earlier today got up earlier in the day, today, and I got up to go to go to go to go to work so I can work, because if I go to go to work then I’m going to go to work to work
That's bodybuilders lol
Awesome video! Thanks for coming to watch the show! Come to Scotland one time!
It was so cool seeing you on this Luke! You are naturally funny so it was a perfect match
so good to see another scot on this channel
Tom Stoltman the true hero of 2022 💪 ❤
Eddie when that kid told how bad that fart was i immediately thought of you :D best of luck dude
How was it that you didnt speak with Andrew?
The Beast himself. ☝️
Small world 😂😂
I vote for Pa
I love how Andrew quietly nods affirmatively as the man is talking about another man peeing on his gooch in real time. This is peak journalism
Agressive listening like Louis Theroux. They just let the interviewee take the reigns
That was the most passively aggressive gay thing I’ve ever seen
@@prolapse4208 Or in this case, take the piss
“Paw” was either legitimately flirting with Andrew or he’s one of the greatest trolls of all time, a perfect Channel 5 subject and I hope they offered him a job as correspondent
@@CantTellYou Hes definitely joking around.
Tom and Luke Stoltman are from a tiny town of only 3000 people called Invergordon where I live. They're incredibly genuine, authentic and down to earth lads and the people here are so proud of what they've achieved. My son has autism and it's so heartwarming to see the adversity Tom has overcome to get to where he is, and how Luke always speaks so highly of him to build him up (as does Tom speak in the same way about Luke). They're well-loved in the area and don't act like divas or celebrities with an attitude, just salt of the earth lads with a wonderful and positive inspiring vibe they bring everywhere they go. Great fellas.
🔝Thanks for watching and living comment 🙏 🙏 Reach me out I have something ❤️ for you📦.
how sweet :)
Frankly they are the stars of the video.
Respect from Forres Moray! Nice to know there's fellow channel 5 fans in the highlands!
Tiny town like miniature homes?
I love that kid at 3:23 was impressed at how tall the guys were and not, you know how strong they are
"I would lift up Earth" XD
@@gjhartist3685 That was jerry pritchett's son, arguably one of the best deadlifters of all time. Maybe he'll do it🤷♂
@@CraigGordonSpace Dude, thats a really cool fun fact haha. thanks
Was it surreal watching channel 5 on a topic you were already familiar with?
@@gjhartist3685 definitely, small sport were really hoping to see grow, mostly because of the personalities behind it so glad Andrew got to show guys like Pa who make it fun to follow behind the scenes
That cold bath moment was freaking HILARIOUS. I love, not just the diverse proportions of these men, but their deep accents as well
lol that man was something else...u can tell that wasnt the first time something like that happened
Absolutely no shame I love it
Not to mention the Lord of the Rings orc music lmao
The fact that they all look big and muscular, but at the same time seem like the most gentle dudes on earth. It's really nice to see
Except maybe that toxic masculinity dudes with their axe fetish.
@@SRX33 yeah I was going to say that bit irked me a little, but other than that it was pretty wholesome.
@alberto balsalm No, but saying that you should know how to cut trees to be a real man is the very definition of toxic masculinity.
@@SRX33 I got the idea they were more talking about splitting wood to provide heat in the winter (not everyone has electricity everywhere), to cook on, etc. rather than deforestation. I don't see the ability to chop wood as "toxic" masculinity in any way. Then again, I may have misinterpreted that statement.
@@SRX33 I think the point is more that, as divorced from the real world as we seem to be, we are still animals. We are still biological creatures with a physical need for activity, to be healthy. There is nothing healthy about spending so much time sitting at a computer that your spine literally deforms, your muscular development withers from disuse, your cardiovascular fitness is untrained, etc. All of that stuff matters, A LOT. And for as much as we discuss toxic masculinity in our culture, there is also something to be said for toxic immasculinity. It’s not necessary for most of us in our modern world to chop wood, BUT should you have the physical ability?? Yeah. You should. If you’re uncoordinated and physically unfit that you can’t, you’re surely going to face detrimental physical health consequences in your future. One of the best predictors of all-cause mortality in elderly is grip strength. Think about that.
I think that’s what undergirds the sentiment from these guys. It comes out as “you should be able to chop wood and protect your family from evils”, but really it’s even more practical than that, to me anyway.
1:10 For those who don't know Zyndranus has actually won the contest 4 times and is considered to be the strongest man who ever lived
You butchered his name lol
I respect the Irishman's unwavering confidence.
Let the power of the Irish come on you.
Paw’s interview is one of the greatest in the history of this channel. Weirded out and laughing my ass off the entire time. Loved it.
The only way it could have been better is if he dropped some bars.
I loved the LOTR music they played when he showed up 🤣
Love that they spelled it "Paw"... lol
"For this next game we'll need either a banana or a straw" LMFAO
his interview is a text book case of "how to get invited to the Channel 5 Live Tour speedrun any %"
Love the cut from the no filming sign to interviewing the director of the event. That’s a power move.
Colin Bryce(that guy) knows footage goes out of back stage things, they just don't want the event footage out. The WSM isn't shown on TV live or after the event, this year in the UK it will be shown December 27th despite the competition being in March.
sitting outside the event at the "no filming" sign is a baller move.
Paw could become a Channel 5 recurring character, dude's wild
Was coming to comment that! I love him.
He also seems like a great guy. Don't know much about him but he seems really wholesome
@@zarieluwu128 Pa O'Dwyer is an absolute treasure in strongman
Thats just irish men in a nutshell , the good ones anyways . sound out and great craic ! always up for some mischief and a good time .
100% natural born entertainer and I couldn’t agree more
The boy is describing egg white and excessive whey protein farts perfectly.
The smells that will come out of your body on excessive whey are straight out of biblical descriptions of hell.
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@@BelchingBeaver69 ok mr gay for pay
lord help me
@@BelchingBeaver69 never used Reddit in my life.
That place is a cesspool for the weak gened and easily offended.
I fricking love the Irish man taking the piss ( literally ) while the Scott guy is being interviewed, such a perfect moment to capture. They're not just strong, they've got that great sense of humor.
Channel 5 format would only work in America you can't get a sincere answer out of an Irish person.
I thought it was cringe asf. It was literally a 30-40 year old with the sense of humour of a 15 year old
@@PeachesandCream225 Yeah that's just Pa O'Dwyer though, that's his normal
@@PeachesandCream225 hes a goofy irish man, let the man be
@@PeachesandCream225 Better than being a 15-year-old with the sense of humour of a 40-year-old.
the fucking isengard music from LOTR playing while the two huge ass men are in the tub just had me fuckin dying that is brilliant
Two towers , thats the point
LMFAOO i came here to comment that
"I like your beard... and tribal tattoos." You're amazing Andrew. Don't ever change and seriously, thanks for everything you (all) do.
That bit was phenomenal cos Paw had been relentlessly slagging himself the whole way along in a scenery chewing alpha move but he either didn't get or chose not to get that slagging and breezed right on past.
@@ShapeyFiend what are you even saying
@@buttson707 lol
@@buttson707 omg i thought it was just me
@@ShapeyFiend How was he relentless slagging him all the way along lmao. Stop making things up
Žydrūnas Savickas aka BIG Z is not only World Strongest Man 2009, but 2010, 2012 and 2014. He won 4 times.
And the Arnold Classic a bunch of times too
The goat of strongman
It was hilarious how the goat was just casually hanging out in the background 😂 .
@@BiggestArmInWestLinnOregon halfthor gives him a run for his money too. Both are just freak athletes.
Ohhh so he’s just wearing his retro shirt to show how established he is in one of the greatest sports in the world
As a real man who fights at least 2 bears a week and is single handily deforesting South America, I agree that I can't code.
Weak and pathetic. You should be able to code, fight bears, destroy the Amazon forest and raise 3 beautiful children all at the same time.
Gotta stop all that 4 hour sleeping if you want to learn to code.
It no doubt takes a strong man to find bears in south africa!
Dude I can’t code or swing a sledgehammer correctly I’m screwed.
@@surge_quicki 😂😂😂💀💀💀
This was actually low key inspirational
This is one of the best Andrew interviews ever. Everyone is so genuine and nice.
yeah, i loved all these guys.
Except the guys having a shit fit about men not being men bc they can’t cut a tree down and kill a bear. The… mathematical physicist.
People say this on every video he makes. AND THEYRE RIGHT! Every video i see feels like the best. That’s high quality shit
Personally, I don't like how some of the more thoughtful interviews were cut for the sake of comedy, and this video felt a lot more shallow and ham-fisted than previous content. I definitely liked the people that were being interviewed, but as far as Andrew and the production side of things went I think this is one of their worse videos myself.
Probably because 90% of the people he interviewed are from the UK
“Zydrunas Savicas, Worlds Strongest Man 2009” That’s the understatement of the century.
It is funny how one of his goals was to meet the world's strongest man he befriended one of the most tenured and there was zero fanfare about it.
@@gummyboots His chillness is part of what makes him the GOAT
yeah, zero hype about hanging out with the Greatest was (intentionally?) hilarious.
Greatest strongman of all time
It's especially funny because you wouldn't necessarily think he was arguably the greatest strongman of all time just by looking at him in this video. If it weren't for the fact that the text on the screen mentioned he was a former champ, he woulda seemed like some random big guy who happened to wander over to the competition and watch what was going on.
Andrew talking to the kid while filming next to the "No Filming" sign is gold 😂
he said, "we'll fucking see about that". 🤣
WSM rules are no filming the events but you might be able to film between events.
I legit didn't even notice the sign until the last part. Lol
It's just a sign, not a cop, it can't stop you, it won't stop you
That's some serious Solid Snake s*** right there nobody had any idea that 6 foot f****** three curly haired man was standing right next to that sign they were flabbergasted I'm sure
I'm a month late, But I need to say how precious Paw and Luke are omg
thanks
your ability to create deep conversation with so many social groups is highly underrated. you and your team are phenomenal
Its called adapting. Some people can do it because of one simple action, respect.
Well Said. I totally agree.
"deep conversation"
Cringe. Actually hilarious that you think this.
@@carclain123 you probably dont experience it because nobody wants to talk to you.
he doesn't really say anything that creates a conversation, he asks a very open ended and vague question, that can give lots of different types of people a lot of different responses
he just does what a journalist is supposed to do, be unbiased, and not give his opinion, he doesn't want to argue with these people, or talk to them necessarily (at least not on video) he just wants their raw take on a subject.
The difference in Humour when Andrew interviews people from UK/Ireland compared the Americans is just unmatched.
Americans get on the mic for ten seconds and start talking about how modern man is emasculated, Europeans aren't like that. I lived in both the u.s and the u.k, Americans take life way too seriously
@@lynnpehrson8826 Absolutely. That contrast between the European men and American men is true in most cases.
@@lynnpehrson8826 I’m yo
@@lynnpehrson8826 well said
@@lynnpehrson8826 I Mean. the trend to emasculate men is true
Fucking delighted you met the Stoltman Brothers. Two of the greatest men that have graced this planet, from round the corner from me. Proudest Highlander out there 😍
Awa n bile yer heid
Is Highland in Northern England?
@@tuckerbugeater thats blasphemy
@@tuckerbugeater whaaaat? The Highlands is in the North of Scotland . It's where I'm from!
@@tuckerbugeater No. Highlands in Scotland. Midlands are in England.
Knowledge from being in England and dating English and Scottish girls :)
Literally talking with a group of Giga Chads. Bunch of big ol' good guys.
Roid heads
The transition from the Scotsman to the Irishman is nothing short of comedic genius
The background music is from Lord of the Rings. Great choices.
Then they speak to the Americans 🥱🥱
To me knowing almost nothing about this fun sport activity, it is kinda interesting how so many “strongmen” are from Northwest European countries
@@CantTellYou I think it's mostly tradition and cultural background. The idea of a strongman is often tied to Viking culture and I guess also Celtic culture a bit. I'm certain that there would be just as many strongmen from Asia, South America and Africa if it was a bigger sport there
@@CantTellYou when most Americans apply it to sport. A guy like Aaron Donald could totally hang with them.
3:24 Andrew being filmed next to a sign that says "NO FILMING" and saying "We'll fucking see about that..." is the absolute most succinct display of the essence of the Channel 5 spirit I've ever seen.
That image, black and white, high-contrast (like how Obey's Andre the Giant image was made) should be on a tee-shirt.
The sign was about not filming the events. TV contracts are how World’s Strongest Man make a majority of their money, so when people film the events it hurts their profits. Sucks for the fans because we have to wait months after the fact until it airs on TV to watch it, but that’s how the athletes and the organization earn their money from the event.
id buy that merch
Totally would buy that shirt.
The most gangster shit lmao
THIS MADE ME SO HAPPY AS A STRONGMAN ATHLETE THIS MADE MY YEAR THANK YOU ANDREW
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Man y'all tell me why my manager keeps getting on to me about taking a break. I work at Wal-Mart after being retired for 10 years. I don't know what y'all kids be talking about these days and the CSM keeps telling me to take break but Idk what that means. One day they take me back to HR and say I need to be shown how to take break so they start clapping tf outta my checks. The CSM then said my turn I'm finna break one off in you. And my guts been spilling out ever since. I can't even play pickup at the Y because when I jump my booty hole catches the wind like a umbrella and it takes me forever to get back on the ground. Anyways, is this normal. We did some SUS things back in the day but idk about this. I'm a black man in my 50s btw.
@@Bobcat8188 Take your meds
@@hennessy100k my o ring is blown out I'm spilling everywhere
@@Bobcat8188 make a new goatse pic
That was an oddly heart-warming doco, mate. Well done.
As a fan of strongman this was unexpected but great...pretty mindblowing seeing seeing Andrew interacting with guys like Luke stoltman and big Z...most of those dudes are chill af
Of all the strongmen Andrew could have bumped into, Luke Stoltman was the best outcome. Being the clown he is.
@@elreydelmundo1343 Pa too
@@elreydelmundo1343 martins would be up there
Andrew, you and the channel 5 team to me will always cumulatively be the world's strongest man
Andrew, you and the channel 5 team to me will always cumulatively be the world's strongest man
Andrew, you and the channel 5 team to me will always cumulatively be the world's strongest man
Nobody likes an as* kisser, Shaun....
Andrew, you and the channel 5 team to me will always cumulatively be the world's strongest man
Andrew, you and the channel 5 team to me will always cumulatively be the world's strongest man
This was so much more wholesome than I expected.
Should do some more stuff with the Stoltmann's, they genuinely seem like lovely people and they have a RUclips channel
Have you seen their video with Yes Theory? Very different style to Andrew’s but it’s still that documentary esque take. They go up to the Scottish highlands and live with Luke and Tom for a few days, it’s a phenomenal video.
@@willjackson6522 cheers. I’m going to check it out next!
We agree 🌶🌶🌶
@@StoltmanBrothers No wayyyy Hello Tom and Luke!! See that Andrew, get on it! You can do some strongman stuff and I would love to hear a Scotsman freestyle rap
What I always really liked about strongman is they all genuinely root for each other to do well. How often in competitive sports do you see that?
I've noticed it's actually a lot more common in extreme sports where the athletes know they're in a specific niche and massively respect the strength, agility, or other skills required to do certain things. Like, my ear's not glued to the ground or anything, but I don't remember the last time I heard about beef between skateboarders, BMXers, or motocross riders.
@@cheshirecynic3061 instantly though of skateboarding. homies will sometimes help you and give you tips, so that you can win.. making themselves lose in the process. it's beautiful i love sk8
@@cheshirecynic3061 This is true. I’ve noticed that most “individual” sports are always the most humble. As an ex cross country/track athlete and boxer I can attest that everyone around me was so respectful of opponents, and made those around them feel special even if they were struggling. It’s the team based sports that show poor sportsmanship, which I think speaks numbers about how people are
@@pyxidus_ I think a lot of it has to do with clan mentality, like, many people that play in team sports tend to develop a universal "us vs them" attitude, whereas most people in individual sports and hobbies just have respect for anybody as crazy as they are, anybody who's willing to put in the same level of effort and dedication to their craft.
@@cheshirecynic3061 I think there’s still an us vs them mentality in individual sports it’s just the us is the entire sport not just singular teams. I’ve noticed skiers and snowboarders don’t really get along but will both be super cool to the people within those respective sports (mostly snowboarders) same kind of deal with skateboarding and bmx
That kid is a champ
Bro, for real, if you're ever in a spot with this many sweaty guys, it's gonna smell TERRIBLE
I’m glad strength sports are becoming more maninstream lol, it’s crazy watching Andrew interview dudes like Big Z, it’s like worlds colliding
And only labeled him as WSM 2009 😭
Just because Channel 5 is covering this event doesn't mean it's more mainstream. I would almost argue the opposite
It's really encouraging seeing how the scene has developed in the past few years, was shocked when I saw this collab on Instagram. It's probably not the best advertisement, but it's still nice that an extreme sport like this is getting to a wider audience
@@jamesflood7985 nah Strength sports at are an all time high currently. Especially obscure ones like strongman and power lifting.
I watched world's strongest man on tv every year when I was a kid
The way the dudes at 8:00 describe a strong man in very progressive terms, being sure to include men who have a job and take care of their family but don't necessarily have time to build a lot of muscle, but then go on to immediately start complaining about men who "can't swing an axe" gave me whiplash.
I thought the same thing. Pretty disappointing.
its in your genes lad thats what they mean
I was so happy and then so sad. It happened so fast.
Yeah man, I was so disappointed in them
Found the man who can't swing an axe.
We've been looking at the strongest man all along. Andrew "Strong" Callaghan.
A true Irishman
Andrew "The Irishman" Callaghan
Andrew "Andrew" Callaghan
Those two guys getting in the ice bath made me laugh harder than most comedy movies over the last few years. It was perfect.
Beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder
honestly I couldn't breathe, thats how hard of a laugh it caused me
They were the chillest ones, no pun intended. You could see the straight dudes radiating insecurity and a need to see themselves as "real men", whereas the tub guys were just happy to be among the big, hard, strong guys they want to be and be with.
@@toxihex876 how do you know who's straight? Are you talking about the shorter guys in orange? They do seem like the generic American toxic masculinity crew. 😆
@@toxihex876 Pretty sure the dudes in the tub are straight, but just silly and comfortable in their sexuality. I could be wrong.
The Andrews cast of weird but strangely endearing people expands.
"The bathroom smelled...the bathroom smelled better than that shit....I swear". That kid is amazing!
I love the shocked look he gives 2:48 as he pauses, kind of considering exactly what he is contextualizing here
There was far more individualism, heart and intelligence than I expected from that crowd. My prejudice has been rocked, and for that I thank you.
Individualism?
it’s been amazing watching you come up from nothing a few years back. keep pushing you’re the best content creator out in my opinion
If you think about it, its pretty analogous to lifting a massive heavy fridge.
Hands down the best content creator right mow
Yeah but can he even kill a bear who just broke in his house and changed his flat tire?
As an Irish person, I have never heard of this Dick or Jeep game. But then again, I'm also a coder that cannot chop down a tree
Nuh nuh nuh that's small peepee talk. Anyone can chop down a tree. It depends on the definition of the tree.
Checkout Grindr: I'm certain you'll get plenty of interested parties willing to play 😘
@@j.ballsdeep420 Is this an homophobic remark or is a joke flying over my heaf
@@francescononefrancese617 Yeah he's saying that coders that cannot cut down trees are gay.
6:45 Dick or Jeep is now forever going to be a game I play with new people I meet to make sure they’re cool enough for me. lol.
For real, this is some of the most feel good shit. And to see how sweet and kind these strong men are. So good.
Scottish and Irish guys: “heheh ice bath together let me take my shirt off 🥰🥰”
American guys: “ThE eMaScUlAtIoN oF tHe mOdErN mAn!! 😭”
"Emasculation of the modern man" is such a dumb meme, everyone was wearing dresses a thousand years ago
[pees into your gooch]
@@magicolmos And they were slaying
@@thingusbingus1268 I hope my daughter marries someone who can FIGHT OFF A BEAR!!
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I like that he apparently idolizes Teddy Rosevelt Like yeah Teddy was a badass. But he wasn't looking to prove his manliness. He was interested in doing the things he thought were the right things not in doing the things society told him a man is required to do.
Bro you make everyone you interview so relatable . No matter who you interview I always leave with some type of empathy or respect . Good shit
Have we watched the same videos?!
Being a casual follower of the sport I was a little worried how hard Andrew would lean into the "lets make them all look like dummies, repeating the clips that make them come across as simple" angle, but fortunately that wasn't too much the case! I've travelled around the UK to see these athletes compete and it was nice to see them get treated pretty respectfully and not asked trap questions. The "genuine/touching/wholesome" vibe of the video was really appreciated.
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It’s never Andrew’s intention to make people look stupid. People do that themselves.
@@iDigress77times True, but he has a tendency to ask leading questions.
@@WayoftheFerret Only to stupid people... Lol
These people are so wholesome, I love this interview.
Insanely humble community considering they are all absolute beasts. Luke Stoltman is the nicest guy ever.
@@the_deputy2327 Except the axe wielding, bear fighting boys.
As somebody who has been involved with high level strongman for quite some time and a huge fan of Channel 5, this video couldn't be more perfect and representative of the absolute chaotic weirdos who compete in the sport, and the not so great fans that we get.
Love your work!
I absolutely didn't expect this to be nearly as wholesome as it was
"you're telling me there are people who code 20 hours a day and sleep for four?"
Yes. There are plenty like that.
To be fair, that is fucking sad.
@@saruniz :(
@@saruniz is it sad if it brings them joy? that's your opinion
@@saruniz If they didnt, most technological advancement just wouldnt happen. We just need to get more people in the software development industry. Theyre severely lacking in developers.
@@KindaJadedish yes its still sad, no lifers
This is maybe the most positive and heart-warming channel 5 videos I’ve seen
That got really heartfelt and wholesome down the line there.
2:55 I just want to give credit to the camera man. Great work as always
Mans was caked up
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The kid in green may not be able to life the world physically, but he can definitely lift it up spiritually, mentally or emotionally.
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The A24 Collab is HUGE! Congrats to Andrew and the team ,y’all breaking the threshold
Oh god
a24 collab?
@@rustypatriot4335 They talk about it at the end of the video, apparently they're working with A24 and HBO to make a movie
I think Paw is my favourite strong man now. He taught me some cool games.
Pa's got a youtube channel too. Plenty more of his shenanigans there. It kinda sucks that he had to drop out from this competition, but hopefully he'll be in the running next year.
@@Holynub I watch strong man, I'm a large man that lifts at the gym that likes to dream but a character. He's an inspiration.
The most trusted man on the internet strikes again! Thanks Andrew!
From a european standpoint, a lot of these interviews are actually quite great, no matter the topic. The springbreak one stood out to me and I've seen it countless times.
I understand it's mainly meant to be humorish, but it contains a lot of really valid points as well. And I like Andrews ability to let people just sort of answer what they want without ever interrupting.
I think all the craziness from these events is finally reflecting on Andrew
Yooo A24 and HBO producing a movie with Channel 5 is a pinnacle moment!
Congrats Andrew and Nick and the rest of the team!
For real? A24 + Channel 5 is going to be serious quality.
“Most important from ladies what they tell that man should be strong”
give this man the Nobel peace prize
I'm convinced channel 5 is the only team who could produce a "Gummo" reboot
I love how Andrew can stray away from such serious topics every now and again and bring unbridled chaos and comedy back
I think it's something you have to do to remind yourself that the world isn't completely lost. Plus it still tends to provide some decent content like the guy talking about what a strong man is to him.
You've got it backwards whole channel when it began was the chaos and comedy, then he started making more serious videos as his following grew
@@halfpint90 I mean you’d be right if I had implied that he started with serious content and then weaved in comedic content. But I didn’t, I was making a point that he has great engagement with contrasting narratives. You were almost there son, try breaking down another comment
@@haydencouper6233 you implied he makes serious content primarily and strays away to make comedy, when its actually the reverse, but nice try little buddy
@@halfpint90 You’re thinking too hard little one “bring comedy back” what does that imply? Nice one man, you’ve made yourself look like a fool with your half thought analysis 🧐
Andrew, that was Big Z. Feel blessed from his Aura.
That little kid reporting on the stinky fart was so emotive. Shout out
I enjoyed how Andrew was recruiting an army of strong men like Hal did in that episode of Malcolm In The Middle.
Fun fact, Rich Piana the absolute legend was one of those massive men on MITM. May he RIP.
I love how in the Big Z interview, neither one of them realized they were speaking to one of the greats in their respective fields.
Actually fucking hilarious 😂 I hope he looked him up afterwards!
He is very happy
I’m so happy to see Big Z at 1:10! If you guys don’t know he’s the number 1 top strongman currently living, with the most overall titles. BIG Z THE GOAT
One of my fav things about strongmen competitors is their camaraderie. They support each other in training and during competitions, and they troll each other and joke around.
The comedic delivery of "no he does not stop this nonsense" 9:24 is something to be admired
Andrew came out with that Big Z interview quick thats a big flex being able to get an interview with one of the greats in the sport like that
Big Z would talk to almost anyone seems like humility is a common trait in strongman competitors.
1 minute in and he walks into Savickas. Probably the greatest strength athlete of all time.
Doesnt he tie for the most next to mariuz?
@@thestormtrooperwhocanaim496 he has 1 less WSM than Pudz but far more Arnolds wins, a better head to head record, and won IFSA titles during the split. I'd say it's Z, Shaw, then Pudz
Just labelling him "2009 world's strongest man" is crazy hahaha
@@finestjellybeansrawlol9486 Funnily enough, it's actually Big Z, Mariusz, and THOR. Brian Shaw has been in the international strongman scene for longer and is more experienced than Thor, but Thor's won more international titles overall (not just WSM titles), has more world records, and has a better track record than Brian. Even Thor himself has admitted that Brian is a more experienced strongman than he is, but he was surprised when he found out he has more titles than Brian. Go to his Twitch if you wanna watch it for yourself.
@@khoile4271 Thor has more titles overall but Brian has more major ones and got them against prime Z. Thor having more prestige than Brian is an absurd tske
It is INSANE to me seeing the Stoltmans on Channel 5. They're from Invergordon which is right next to the town I'm from in Scotland, and I even went to school with one of their wives in most of my classes. I'd be in the local gym and they'd just come waltzing in, put the machines on max, and leave like half an hour later.
I'm in Invergordon too and see the boys here all the time too! It's only a town of 3000 people and the Stoltmans are a huge inspiration for a lot of people here. They have their own gym and anyone who knows them only has great words to say about them. We had a load of stalls and kids games on the High Street a few months ago and the boys were there just bringing good vibes and meeting fans and saying hey to locals. They're exactly who they are on camera, totally authenticate and down to earth top lads.
Pa is such a fucking lad, love him.
5:39 When i thought andrew couldn't reveal stranger characters, we are blessed with strongmen showcasing complex piss dynamics in an ice bath.
Why did that man get in the bath and then put his erect penis onto another means lap and then start urinating and then say "wow that feels good" while continuing the interview like the weirdest thing that's ever been recorded didn't just happen?
Andrew’s face when the two guys were in the cold tub is everything 🤣 🤣 🤣
actually, it was still only his face
This is the greatest meeting of two worlds ever. Strongman has some of the funniest, kindest, human beings on the planet. Something about being the biggest, strongest people in the world makes for the chillest people ever.
It's because they know they can body anyone who would dare give them shit lol. So they can just be happy-go-lucky dudes.
Its because they aren't worried about keeping up with everyone else. They know the true struggle is the one that exists in the mind against oneself. There is no point in being obnoxious to others.
They also learn from each other, witht the exception of Luke and Tom it's a very solitary training lifestyle for many.
for those wondering, the guitar track at 8:30 onwards in the background is The White Lady Loves You More by Elliott Smith
I love the Scotsman and Irishman’s friendship
Literally meeting some of the most awesome strongmen in the community, big respect 💪
Andrew: *"So, how can I become strong?"*
Meanwhile Zydrunas in broken English: *"...Yes, its possible, everything is possible"*
....
Big Z's english is one of the funniest thing ever
I thought he was gonna say "i´m very happy"
the tiny mic, Andrew's hat, the double strongman icebath, it's all so gold
Zydrunas Savickas has won Worlds Strongest Man 4 times, and is considered to be one of if not the best Strongman of all time.
It was so wild to see him on Andrews channel, back here in Lithuania hes a beast and goofy af lmao
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8 time Arnold classic strongman winner
Virtually everyone who knows what they’re talking about considers Big Z to be the goat
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"hey kids do you want to see a picture of a jeep?" THIS KILLED ME 😂😂😂😂
Great to see the Stoltman brothers on here and to hear that Tom became World's Strongest. I remember seeing them on another channel and they seem like awesome people. Before I knew it the video was over though. Was hoping for more.
This was surprisingly wholesome. I mean sportsmen are usually down to earth and positive people, but we know how Americana can influence some people. Very nice episode!