The Good, The Bad & The Beast

Mark Felix is one of the most extraordinary outliers in the history of strongman. Nearly 60 years old, still competing, still breaking records and still defying what most people believe the human body is capable of. In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with the strongman legend known as “The Miracle Man” to unpack a life shaped by hardship, resilience and relentless movement. From humble beginnings born in Grenada and raised off the grid with no electricity or running water, Mark grew up hunting for food, climbing trees and building houses by hand before the age of 20. After spending 11 years living and working on cruise ships, Mark moved to the UK in his late 20s and didn’t even begin strongman until the age of 37. Despite that, he went on to compete at World’s Strongest Man a record 18 times, make multiple finals and become widely regarded as the greatest grip athlete the sport has ever seen. The conversation dives deep into Mark’s world records, his calm mindset under extreme pressure, his obsession with staying active and his simple but disciplined approach to diet, training and longevity. Eddie and Mark also explore why grip strength doesn’t fade with age, how movement is the real key to anti ageing and why Mark believes stress is the biggest killer of all. Get £10 off with code BEAST at Huel.com/BEAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with Daniel Mulligan, the man who has just set a brutal new world record, deadlifting 70kg an astonishing 11,738 times in 24 hours. But this conversation goes far beyond the numbers. Raised as one of seven siblings in Nottingham, Daniel left school to work on the tools before following his true obsession, strength training and coaching. Known for his deep understanding of programming and endurance based strength, he explains why this record was never about ego and how months of isolated training pushed him mentally and physically further than anything he’d done before. Daniel opens up about why he chose this challenge, the friend battling cancer who gave the record real meaning, and why deadlifting for hours alone in a warehouse became a test of purpose rather than strength. He also shares controversial views on modern training methods, why endurance and repeatability matter more than max lifts for most people, and how the deadlift remains the most relatable and misunderstood lift in the gym. From Guinness World Records to coaching everyday lifters, this episode is about obsession, discipline and doing hard things when no one is watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Haskell is one of the most recognisable and outspoken figures in British rugby, but behind the reputation is a story far more complex than most people realise. In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with former England international and British & Irish Lion James Haskell to talk about the moments that shaped him, the mistakes that followed him for years and the mindset that helped him survive life in the spotlight. From his early days in rugby and the brutal reality of elite professional sport to the pressures of media scrutiny, public judgement and being written off before his career had even begun. James opens up about the infamous school scandal that followed him for decades, how the media narrative spiralled out of control and the toll it took on his family. He reflects on England success and failure, the importance of coaching and leadership, the relentless demands of professional rugby and the lessons he learned from being dropped, doubted and criticised at the highest level. The conversation also dives into life after rugby, navigating fame, reality TV, online abuse, fatherhood and reinventing himself through DJing and creative work. James speaks candidly about therapy, mental resilience and why learning what you can and cannot control has become one of the biggest lessons of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with one of the strongest bench pressers on the planet, Josh Baker, better known as The Gym Reaper. Capable of bench pressing an unbelievable 330kg, Josh opens up about the obsession behind elite strength, the mental battle of chasing world records and the fear of what it truly costs to reach the very top. From growing up inspired by his uncle’s military discipline, to overcoming debt, pressure and self doubt, Josh explains how strength became more than just lifting weights, it became his identity. He talks honestly about performance enhancing drugs, longevity, recovery, sleep and the internal conflict between being the strongest version of himself and being there for his kids. Eddie and Josh go deep on modern masculinity, discipline, motivation and why the pursuit of strength can consume your entire life. They also break down bench press technique, genetics, leverages and what separates elite pressers from everyone else. This is not just a conversation about lifting heavy weights. It’s about sacrifice, obsession, legacy and knowing when to push and when to step back. If you’re serious about getting stronger, improving your mindset or understanding what it really takes to chase greatness, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Do Not Age: Add code BEAST to get an extra 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with Nathaniel Wood, one of Britain’s most respected MMA fighters and a former Cage Warriors world champion now competing at the highest level in the UFC. Nathaniel opens up about growing up in south London, discovering martial arts through his father and committing to MMA at just 16 years old with no plan B… He explains the sacrifices behind chasing a fighting career, living on almost nothing for years and training multiple times a day while friends followed more traditional paths. The conversation goes deep into the brutal reality of weight cutting in MMA, including extreme dehydration, mental strain and the moment Nathaniel realised it was costing him his health and happiness. He breaks down why moving up a weight class changed his career and why longevity now matters more than chasing every possible advantage. Nathaniel also talks about life in the UFC, the pressure of early fights, earning his first real money after years of struggle and how becoming a father has completely changed his mindset toward fighting, risk and the future. This is an honest chat about what it really takes to reach the top of MMA, the cost of obsession and the balance between ambition, health and family. 🚨EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadbeast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🚨 #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices