Iron Dread Podcast

Miss Elkins's fourth grade class at Wiley Elementary is conducting a book drive to collect books for underfunded schools. They have a goal of 5,000 books and are currently at 3,500. The collected books will be donated to an organization called Making Spirits Bright, which distributes them to underfunded schools through free book fairs. The students emphasized the importance of donating books to he...

Summary In this episode of the Fast Food Draft Podcast, host Chris Whittaker and a panel of student athletes engage in a lively discussion about their favorite fast food items across various categories. The conversation covers the rules of the draft, the selection process for burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fries, and includes humorous banter and debates about the merits of each choice. The episo...

Live coverage of the 2025 Dexter High School Senior Survivor Challenge Assembly. Blake Radcliffe and others join me to call all the action.

I sat down and learned a little bit about the Arbor Day project going on in Ms. Weiss's 3rd Grade class at Wylie Elementary.

Coach Phil Jacobs of Dexter High School in Dexter Michigan is our special guest on Episode #25.  We learned about Coach, and talked a little training, music, and had a lot of laughs. We also came up with a great idea for a future episode of the IDP so be on the lookout for that one.  Follow Coach Jacobs: @Phil_Jacobs16 Instagram & Twitter  Follow Coach Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagra...

This week we have Andrew Cafaldo, a 911 Dispatcher and Volunteer EMT in Ulster County NY. Andrew shares with us how he came to be in Emergency Services and what it is like to be on the other end of a 911 call or treating someone in need as an EMT. This was a great episode with one of my best friends in life and I hope you enjoy his story and hearing what he has to say.   Fox News Story on Ulster C...

This week we have a man who was and is another major influencer in my life growing up and that is United States Marine Corps Retired Sargent John "J" Spellmon coming through to share his life story and some of the lessons he's learned along the way. Starting from humble beginnings in North New Jersey, through Military Service, all the way to managing an affluent apartment complex in the Center of...

This week we have Frank "Duke" Alexander on this week's show. We talk with him about being a DJ and Linedance Instructor and have some fun reminiscing about old times and experiences in the profession. Learn Mr. Goodtime by Duke Alexander here: https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/mr-goodtime-ID84176.aspx Take the #MrGootimeChallenge by learning the steps and making a short video of yourself ex...

Another fun episode this week taking you back to the '90s with Mr. Rob Dubay. We had a great time discussing the greatest films (in our opinions) of the Decade.  I hope to do more episodes with Rob in the future talking about many more nostalgic items that we both love.  Please enjoy the #IDPodcast Episode #33!  Wanna continue this conversation use the #IDPodcast and tag me @coach_whittaker or coa...

Episode 36 brings in Ms. Autumn Swavely, strength coach, competitive powerlifter, and pain specialist for a great conversation. Autumn shares her story, we talk powerlifting, coaching, and managing pain through strength and recovery methods. We also on national Chicken wing day even talk about Wings! Which as a native New Yorker she has the credibility to speak on! This was my first time speaking...

Episode #37 brings Ms. Gina Hensley of USAPL Michigan and Calloso Powerlifting. Gina is an International Elite level Powerlifter and the state chair for USA Powerlifting Michigan. We talk about her history in powerlifting and have some typical #IDPodcast Fun! Hope to have Gina on again soon!  Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the #IDPodcast and tag me @coach_...

Episode #40 featuring special guest Retired FDNY Fireman, Football and Throws Coach Mr. Tim Sommerlad. We talk all about Coach's Experiences throughout his time in the FDNY, as an Athlete, and Coach. We also get to talk a little Offensive Line like only two old offensive linemen can do.  It was great to catch up with Tim from our old days coaching throws in the OCIAA in the Hudson Valley of NY.  W...

In episode #42 I have my sister Carley Whittaker In to talk all about her favorite Genre of Music Emo/Punk Rock.  We both run through our top 10 hits from this genre and compile a Spotify playlist for listeners to enjoy the songs in their entirety. Iron Dread Podcast Top Emo/Punk Rock Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2beXznJAAB5jafFUHzOjzf?si=Xo9m07u1SFWbc9gW-QOM_A Wanna continue...

Episode #43 Brings back two multi-time guests on the show Mr, Zach Bagbey and Mr. Quincy Gough. Our guys update us on how things are going for them as Zach just returned from US Army Basic training and Quincy trains to become an air pilot! We also get into some training talk, marble racing, and reminisce about the quarantine times. Always fun to catch up with these two who have meant so much to ou...

Episode #57, I’m solo on this one updating on the status of the Iron Dread Program and Powerlifting team. Talk about some training structure and tactics along with a new segment “Cool Stuff I’m Into Lately” and I give my Top 5 Audio Books that have greatly influenced me and I would recommend checking out! Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @I...

Episode #60! We talk with 5 of our Iron Dread Powerlifting Student-Athletes and recap their thoughts on our Iron Dread Powerlifting Showcase Meet from Saturday, March 20th, 2021 and talk about their powerlifting experience in general as members of the program and Iron Dread Strength and Conditioning. Some great insight from our young people who these programs were built to serve! Watch the Replay...

Episode #65! Brings in Mrs. Karen Walls, Assistant Principal of Dexter High School here in Dexter Michigan.  We talk all about her life and learn some great fun facts about our own Mrs. Walls. Hope to have Karen on again soon! Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout-out...

In this special event, we have coverage of one of our classes in Event 2 of the Iron Dread Strongest challenge the Monster Duck Walk. Student Commentators Mason McCalister and Holden Neimi call all the action of their classes attempts of the challenge. Hope to have these two back to do more segments for our Radio and Podcasts.  Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @C...

Episode #78: We had a round table discussion with the DHS S&C Staff featuring Dan Delduca and new this year Coach Derrik Marry. We discussed many different topics, from our program's state to children's films. Do you want to continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the new social handle @Irondreadpod and use #IDPodcast to discuss the show! Make a post or story share a...

Live coverage of the 2024 Mountain Dew Mile run by members of our boy's track and field team. Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow the Show: @Irondreadpod Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter and @Irondread_sc Talking about the Show on Social Media u...

Episode #77: We have student athlete Leo Mitchell on. We learn more about him and how he became involved in our strength program. He makes his selection for weightroom song of the week! And we have fun as we always do with The Tribal Chief himself the one and only Leo Mitchell! Do you want to continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the new social handle @Irondreadpod and...

Episode #76: We have Dexter High School Principal Melaine Nowak. We had some fun discussing all of our standard interview topics, an epic chicken wing discussion, and her choice for weightroom song of the week! Do you want to continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the new social handle @Irondreadpod and use #IDPodcast to discuss the show! Make a post or story share and...

Episode #75: We have our Offensive Line Snack Draft! Featuring some of our Offensive Linemen Trevor Jankovic, Jack Stefl, Elias Fleener, Emmett Bonilla, and Own Winder! We also add former guests of the show Head Football Coach Phil Jacobs to the Draft and by proxy our Offensive Line Coach Bill Ivan. Coach Rob Dubay stops by as well for a few rounds and adds his take on each pick. We snake draft th...

Episode #74: We have our Dinosaur Draft! Featuring Dan Delduca, Rylan Teddy, Leo Mitchell, and Charles Munson! We snake draft through 4 rounds of Dinosaur Picks to celebrate dinosaurs and the 30th anniversary of the original Jurassic Park film. Make sure you vote for who selected the best team! Do you want to continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the new social handle...

Episode #73: We have our local Marine Corps Recruiting Officers SSG Taylor Entrican and SSG Peter Jezierski enjoyed talking with these gentlemen and learning more about them. They share a wealth of information on their experiences in the Marine Corps and what options young people have within the service. Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the new social handle...