Dave Tate's Table Talk

We welcome Tanner Baird and Tommy DeFea from Massenomics back to episode #379 of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Massenomics is known for its lighthearted approach to the strength and fitness industry. Their motto of "Lift Hard. Live Easy." summarizes how they like to take the lifting journey seriously but still have as much fun as possible. It was started by Tommy DeFea and Tanner Baird in Wester...

Eugene "Big Gene" Bazemore is a 32-year-old Army veteran-turned-super-heavyweight powerlifter who clawed his way from orphan shelters in Hampton Roads, VA to a 2,050-lb raw total and an XPC Arnold Worlds title in barely three seasons on the platform. After military service left a competitive void, Eugene discovered powerlifting through  Westside vs The World , self-coached his first meet in 2022,...

Don is best known for training actors like  Ryan Reynolds ,  Hugh Jackman ,  John Krasinski ,  Sebastian Stan ,  Blake Lively , and  Emily Blunt  for some of the most significant blockbuster roles of the last two decades. He opened his first gym,  Drive 495 , in New York City 2005. He later transitioned into building a global online fitness business, coaching tens of thousands of people worldwide...

Get your FREE Copy of Racking The Bar Here:  https://mailchi.mp/elitefts/ racking-the-bar-ebook .   Tom Sheppard interviews Dave Tate about his observations seen over 4 decades in the strength industry.    elitefts founder and strength legend Dave Tate is back with his third book, "Racking the Bar." In this deep-dive interview, Dave reveals the raw, unfiltered lessons from over four decades under...

Dr. Todd A. McDougle, BS, DC, FICA, is a 25+ year veteran of the chiropractic world and the man behind the  McDougle Chiropractic Methods (MCM) —a technique built to keep strength athletes  strong , not "sprung." From backstage at  World's Strongest Man , to consulting for  UCLA Gymnastics ,  USC Swimming , and the  LA Dodgers , Todd has spent decades treating the world's top performers when it ma...

We welcome Ben Pauli to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! As the Athletic Director of Rochester Performance Gym (RPG), co-founder of Coaching Revolution, and owner of Michigan BarBenders Barbell, Ben brings a unique blend of Conjugate methodology and data-driven auto-regulation to the strength world. A seasoned multi-ply powerlifter with best lifts of 1,107 lb squat, 810 lb bench, an...

We welcome Thomas Lilley to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Thomas is a 36-year-old Australian powerlifting coach, gym owner, and federation president who founded Zero Weakness, a powerhouse strength brand with 11 gyms across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. He leads three major federations—APL, NZPU, and UKPU—with APL now Australia's largest. Known for coaching lifters to multi...

In 2020, Cameron transitioned into the collegiate ranks, serving as Associate Director of Football Performance at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte before moving to Indiana University as an Athletic Performance Coach for football, where he remained through 2023. From there, he joined Auburn University as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, working with one of the most competiti...

We welcome Aaron Williamson to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Aaron Williamson is a Marine veteran, celebrity trainer, and fitness professional with 27+ years of experience. He's trained Hollywood's biggest names—Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Sylvester Stallone, Zac Efron, JK Simmons, Josh Brolin, Jamie Foxx, Emilia Clarke, and more—while also carving out roles on screen in Terminato...

We welcome Josh Thigpen to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Josh Thigpen is a professional strongman from Houston, Texas, whose incredible 20-year career has taken him to over 60 contests in 30 countries. A four-time World's Strongest Man competitor, Josh has earned 12 international podium finishes, held multiple world records, and achieved the legendary feat of holding the most wei...

We welcome Mike Niklos to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Since 2008, Mike Niklos has worked with athletes at every stage—from young athletes just beginning their journey to the highest-caliber professionals in the world. With nearly two decades of coaching experience, Mike has designed and implemented long-term athletic development programs for youth ages 8–18, as well as elite-le...

We welcome John Quint  to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! John Quint holds a Bachelors of Health and Promotion Fitness with a minor in Coaching from Otterbein University. He graduated from the American Institution of Alternative Medicine in Neuromuscular Therapy. He is a Functional Range Systems Instructor and travels throughout the world teaching and lecturing. In addition to main...

Chris Duffin  is a world-class strength athlete, inventor, and entrepreneur known for pushing life to the extremes—performance, competence, and achievement. He is the founder of  Kabuki Strength  and advisor to companies like  Bearfoot Shoes  and  LiftLab , blending engineering, biomechanics, and human performance into transformative products and education. A record-holding powerlifter, Chris is t...

We welcome Chad Coy to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Chad Coy is a veteran of the iron game and a true powerhouse in the world of strength sports. A 1991 graduate of Purdue University, Chad has spent decades building a legacy in strongman, coaching, and athletic development. His resume includes being the U.S. alternate for the World's Strongest Man in 2001 and dominating the Mast...

We welcome Eric Helms to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Eric Helms, PhD, CSCS, is a WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder and internationally respected coach, scientist, and educator in the strength and physique sport world. Since 2009, he has coached with 3D Muscle Journey, where he now serves as Chief Science Officer. His coaching résumé includes national champions and world team athlete...

We welcome Craig Foster to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Craig Foster is one of the most accomplished raw powerlifters in the world today. At just 36 years old, Craig has achieved a massive 2298-pound raw total, placing him among the elite ranks of the sport. With a current position as 4th all-time in the raw squat category, his strength and consistency are undeniable. Craig has...

Pete Rubish takes a seat in this 363rd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Welcome back, Pete! Pete is a competitive 242-pound powerlifter with best lifts of 772 pounds on squat, 485 pounds on bench, and 920 pounds on deadlift. For the last ten years, he has been coaching and training lifters. His passion is helping others get stronger and realize just how much more capable they can be as t...

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Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK):  https://www.elitefts.com/   Shop Bands:  https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html   We welcome Kyle Sheridan to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Born and raised in Webster, NY, Kyle Sheridan has built a name for himself in the strength world through pure grit and community building. He's the co-owner of Legends 24/7 Gym in Webster and r...

PLOT TWIST: Special Guest Dave Tate features a mix of humor, philosophy, and deep discussion about powerlifting, with a central theme around the concept of  intent —the idea that success in lifting comes not just from effort and discipline but from being mentally present and purposeful in execution. Dave emphasizes that most lifters lack true intent , even if they have all other elements like cons...

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...

Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK):  https://www.elitefts.com/   Shop Bands:  https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html   We welcome Chris Vachio to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Chris Vachio has been training with purpose for over 40 years. A true veteran of the iron game, Chris started lifting in the early '80s and hasn't let up since. He first made his mark in the 199...

Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK):  https://www.elitefts.com/   Shop Bands:  https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html   We welcome Matt Wiedemer to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Matt Wiedemer brings a powerhouse resume to the table, blending elite-level coaching, entrepreneurship, and lifting experience. With over two decades in the strength and conditioning game, Matt...