Update: Nick Best’s Emergency Hip Surgery + Strongman Classic 2026 Predictions (Stacked Lineup)

After a two-week break, the hosts welcome new free Patreon members and explain the absence was due to Nick Best’s emergency surgery following an infection in his right hip after successful double hip replacement. Nick details the ongoing drainage, hospital stay, bacteria identification, PICC line placement, and a daily home antibiotic plan through August 4 followed by six months of oral antibiotics; he says the incision is healing well with no drainage and he’s rebuilding mobility, energy, and a long-term return-to-training plan. They then preview the Strongman Classic 2026 happening tomorrow at 9:00 AM Pacific, discuss the loaded athlete field and events (including axle deadlift for reps, Conan’s wheel, press medley, and stones), share strategic factors, and give top-contender predictions featuring Hooper, Reino, Martins, and Evan Singleton, with a recap planned for next Wednesday. 00:00 Welcome Back and Patreon Shoutouts 01:03 Nick Surgery Update Begins 03:35 Infection Treatment and PICC Line 05:30 Rehab Mindset and Training Plan 08:10 Strongman Classic 2026 Preview 11:07 Event Breakdown and Strategy Talk 17:57 Predictions and Mental Game 22:56 Wrap Up and Next Episode Website https://nickbeststrongman.pplx.app/ Patreon:   / beststrong   Nick Best https://lnk.bio/NickBest Nick Best Merch https://nickbeststrongman.myshopify.com New Age Performance https://newageperformance.com Invigor Medical (Code NickBest10) https://influencer.invigormedical.com... U.S LawShield (Code BestNV) https://lp.uslawshield.com/new-member...