SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST
SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST
Brian Shaw
87. THE STORY BEHIND THE SHAW CLASSIC FT. KERI SHAW
1 hour 42 minutes Posted Dec 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Origin Story And 2020 Home Event
Camaraderie Over Competition
Why Heavy Events Prove The Strongest
Estes Park Challenges And First Fans
Arena Leap And Live Stream Era
Spectacle Builds: Car Leg Press And Chest Press
2023 Farewell, Emotions, And Title Rights
Prize Money Philosophy And Athlete First
The Toll On Health, Family, And Team
2026 Pause, Options, And What’s Next
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In this episode of the Shaw Strength Podcast, Brian sits down with his wife Keri to look back at how the Shaw Classic really started — from a late-night idea in 2020 to one of the toughest strength contests on the planet. They break down the early chaos, the DIY setup in their home gym, and what it was actually like trying to pull off a world-class event in the middle of worldwide shutdowns. From scrambling to get athletes into the country to worrying the whole thing might get them in trouble...