The Powerlifter's Den

About The Powerlifter's Den

Welcome to The Powerlifter’s Den — the ultimate hangout for lifters, strength athletes, and iron addicts. Hosted by Cam Smith, this podcast dives deep into the world of powerlifting, featuring real conversations with top lifters, coaches, and industry experts. Whether you're chasing PRs, building your total, or just love talking shop about squats, bench, and deadlifts, you've found your tribe. Check out our official apparel store at PLDEN.COM , built for lifters who live the lifestyle of strength.

Publisher

Cam Smith

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 May 2023

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

151 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Episode 149: Purpose, Sobriety & Adaptive Strength ft. Jared Simmons

   Jared Simmons joins The Powerlifter’s Den to talk about a strength journey built around more than just the total. From getting sober and finding his way back into the weight room, to decades in strength sports, coaching, gym ownership, and helping create more opportunities for adaptive athletes, Jared’s focus is on leaving the sport better than he found it. PL Den Pre-Episode Guest Questi… We talk about training with purpose, intensity and intent, why you don’t need to be “strong enough” before entering your first meet, what truly custom coaching should look like, and the importance of bringing more adaptive athletes into strength sports. Jared also opens up about sobriety, family struggles, a broken back, and the experiences that shaped both his lifting and his outlook on life. PL Den Pre-Episode Guest Questi… PL Den Pre-Episode Guest Questi… Follow Jared: @theplatformao Sponsored by: BarPath — a barbell tracking and analysis platform built to help lifters and coaches better understand bar speed, movement, and performance. Wicked Wolf Beard Co. — premium grooming products built for the strength community. Follow @lift.smith and visit plden.com for more from The Powerlifter’s Den.

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Episode 148: How to Be an Elite Bodybuilder and Powerlifter ft. Hunter Henderson

   In Episode 148 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Hunter Henderson, a professional powerlifter and bodybuilder who has set multiple squat records and is currently ranked 4th in the world overall. Hunter talks about returning to the platform after three years away, the relationship between muscle and strength, staying healthy in a demanding sport, training with a real crew, and learning to embrace the long process of getting better. She also opens up about overcoming serious medical challenges while balancing elite lifting with a demanding healthcare career

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Episode 147: There is No Optimal ft. Joe Sullivan

   In Episode 147 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Joe Sullivan, former 220 lb all-time world record holder and longtime coach who has helped other lifters reach world-record performances of their own. Joe talks about why “optimal” doesn’t exist in performance coaching, leaving powerlifting better than he found it, some wild meet stories, and the mentality behind Adapt or Die after years of serious injuries and setbacks. We also discuss the tomfoolery of internet clowns attempting to powerlift for clout.

Who has been a guest on The Powerlifter's Den

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Patrick Warren
• Heidi Howar
• Shawna Mendelson-Curry
• Crystal Tate
• Shaun Kopplin

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

14,525

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

34 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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