Dave Tate's Bonus Table Talk

Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK):  https://www.elitefts.com/   Shop Bands:  https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html   We welcome Luka Hocevar to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Born and raised in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Luka Hocevar credits basketball, fitness, and great coaches for steering him away from crime and onto a path that took him to the elite European Leagues a...

Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK):  https://www.elitefts.com/   Shop Bands:  https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html   We welcome Brian Kichton to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   After spending most of his life under the bar, Brian Kichton dove headfirst into strongman in mid-2021—and hasn't looked back since. With a rapid ascent through the ranks, Brian captured the 20...

Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK):  https://www.elitefts.com/   Shop Bands:  https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html   We welcome Shaun Kopplin to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   From the streets to the squat rack, Shaun Kopplin has transformed his life story into a mission of building better humans through strength. As the owner and operator of Mamba Furnishings, Cream...

Dave Tate argues the biggest lie in strength training is its supposed complexity, simplifying it by framing periodization as a journey across the "world map" of an 8-bit video game. Each training block is a new territory that you must successfully navigate and conquer. To travel through these territories, you must master fundamental techniques ("skill gates"), manage your recovery ("energy bar"),...

In this no-nonsense breakdown, Dave Tate dismantles the hype and overcomplication that dominate modern strength training. He dives into why lifters are obsessed with recovery hacks, peptides, RIR, and plastic water bottles—while forgetting the fundamentals that drive progress. From common gym mistakes and misguided programming to mindset and mental intensity, Dave uses humor, decades of experience...

In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, Eric Bugenhagen joins us. From a Wisconsin wrestling champion to a WWE entertainer and YouTube fitness influencer, Bugenhagen has carved a diverse and impactful career. He started as a standout wrestler and captain for the University of Wisconsin, later coaching there and at other prestigious athletic facilities like NX Level. Despite a serious in...

In this episode of Table Talk, we sit down with   @imdavelee  Dave Lee, a health coach specializing in neuroendocrinology, to dive deep into the connection between hormones, mental health, and personal transformation. We tackle the misconceptions around SSRIs, the dopamine-serotonin balance, and how environmental factors may be silently sabotaging men's health. This conversation isn't just about t...

Welcome Nick Forte to episode 327th of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast.  Nick Forte, 31, is a powerlifter, father, husband, Pennsylvania State Corrections Officer, and a man of God. At 275, his personal bests raw is a 2138.4 total with a 782.6 squat, 540 bench, and 821.2 deadlift. His best wrapped squat is 805.  Nick's IG

Dr. Mike Israetel joins us again for another Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast in episode #326. In this episode, sports periodization for athletes and coaches is discussed — starting off with needs analysis.  Dr. Mike Israetel is a Ph. D. in Sport Physiology and a professor at Lehman College (the only Bronx senior college of the City University of New York). He is the co-founder of Renaissance Period...

Welcome Paul Gagné to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk.  Paul Gagné is a Montreal-based posturologist and strength coach with nearly 40 years of experience, specializing in posture, athletic performance, and rehabilitation. His training philosophy, influenced by mentors like Charles Poliquin and Paul Chek, integrates neuromuscular, fascial, and postural elements to enhance athletic efficienc...

Welcome Chase Irons to the 324th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast.  Chase Irons is a seasoned bodybuilder with 15 years of experience using performance-enhancing drugs, primarily at moderate doses until recently escalating to high-level protocols involving 5g of gear and significant doses of HGH over the last 1.5 years. His approach focuses on extensive bloodwork and polypharmacy strategi...

Welcome Dan Goodman and Joe Riggio to the 323rd episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast.  Dan Goodman and Joe Riggio are standout figures in the fitness industry, each bringing unique strengths to their partnership at Varsity House, a prominent gym brand they've developed together. Dan began his career at the front desk of Parisi Speed School at 16 and quickly ascended the ranks, eventually part...

Welcome Dawson Windham to episode 322nd of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast. Dawson Windham is a 26-year-old raw 242 powerlifter who has been competing since 2015. Currently ranked 20th all-time, Dawson aims to break into the top 5 soon. He is coached by Josh Bryant and mentored by the renowned "Knees Over Toes" guy, combining top-tier coaching with cutting-edge training philosophies. Dawson's IG: ...

Welcome Dr. Spencer Nadolsky to the 321st episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast.  Dr. Nadolsky, a board-certified obesity and lipid specialist, advocates for lifting among his patients. He has developed and scaled innovative healthcare delivery services, with his latest project being a cardiometabolic clinic focused on resistance training and body composition. Additionally, he hosts the  Docs...

Welcome Nancy Johnson to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast for the 320th episode. Pro Strongman Athlete 3x National Champion   Under 73Kg WSM 161.3Kg stone WR Top 5 Shaw Classic 2202 and 2024 USMC Vet Student of Physical Education and Social Work 

Welcome Paul Leonard to the 319th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast. Paul Leonard, a powerlifter from 1986 to 2018, holds multi-ply records of an 810 squat, 480 bench, and 744 deadlift. His best raw lifts include a 545 squat, 322 bench, and 628 deadlift in the USAPL as a masters lifter, with a raw deadlift of 750 and a single-ply bench of 534. Paul also competed in strongman, placing 4th a...

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Welcome Pak Androulakis Korakakis to the 318th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast.  Pak Androulakis Korakakis is an exercise scientist, educator, and coach. He earned his PhD with research focused on "the minimum effective training dose for powerlifting strength." Currently, he is a Visiting Scholar at the Applied Muscle Development Lab at Lehman College in New York City, where he conducts...

Welcome Heidi Howar to the 317th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast.    Heidi Howar began her powerlifting journey in 2012 as a stay-at-home mom aiming to stay fit. This journey evolved into breaking world records. She holds the women's multiply 132 and 148 squat, deadlift, and total records. Heidi has trained under some of the strongest coaches in the sport, including Louie Simmons. After...

Welcome Tanner Tattered on this 316th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Tanner Tattered, a newcomer in enhancement and biological optimization, offers free, accessible information to the fitness industry, focusing on harm mitigation for younger users. Bridging the gap between generations, he simplifies advice from mentors for a younger audience while promoting safer alternatives. Outside bodybuil...

In this 315th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dane Miller takes a seat.   Dane Miller is a certified International-Level coach in USA Weightlifting and USA Track and Field. In 2021, he attended the Olympic Games in Tokyo with athletes representing the United States, Canada, Samoa, and Nigeria. In addition to the four Olympians in Tokyo, Dane has coached 8 Olympic trial qualifiers, 20+ n...

Dr. Dwyane Jackson joins us in this 314th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast.   Dr. Jackson, a renowned health and performance specialist from Yale University School of Medicine, combines expertise in exercise science, sport psychology, nutrition, and neurovascular physiology into practical applications.    His award-winning research on chronic stress and its effects on immunity, inflammati...

Brandon Morgan joins this 313th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast.   Brandon Morgan has spent the last decade in the fitness industry, primarily coaching, and in the past five years, he has also made significant contributions to education. As the Director of Education at Kabuki Strength, he led seminars nationwide for clinicians, trainers, strength coaches, athletes, and professional sport...

In this 312thst podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Matt Wenning takes a seat.   Matt Wenning is a three-time world champion powerlifter. He has directed over 6000 troops in strength, conditioning, and wellness for the U.S. Army, including Infantry and Ranger Divisions.  He holds a Masters Degree in Biomechanics and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Ball State University. Matt...

Welcome Ben Mayfield-Smith to Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Ben Mayfield-Smith, founder and head coach of Matter Athletica, hosts the "Matter Mentality Podcast." He explores performance, nutrition, and training through expert conversations. With a background in competitive sports, bodybuilding, and literature, Ben aims to bridge the gap between athlete and coach, offering unique insights into sp...