Dave Tate's Table Talk
Are you sick of "fitness influencers," training fads, and crappy advice that barely applies inside the gym or on the field? Then sit down with elitefts CEO Dave Tate as he interviews the strongest & smartest minds across the strength sports community to talk real, hardcore training, business, life, and more. If you're looking for real, applicable information on all things training, join the crew.
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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 weight ever by a human—600 pounds in e...
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 experie...
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 maintaining a private practice located ...
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.
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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 ...
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 athletes from five countries—three of whom...
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 squatted over 1000 pounds 13 consec...
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 they pursue their true potential – a...
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Welcome Dan Goodman and Joe Riggio to the 362nd 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 a...
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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 runs his own coaching business, The Cre...
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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 and the NBA Summer Pro League. After ha...
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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 2023 Strongman Corp Amateur Nationals ti...
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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 City Clothing, and Wolfpack Barbell C...
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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 1990s, dabbling in both bodybuilding and ...
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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 is best known as the co-owner of Beat...
We welcome Jedd Johnson to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!
Jedd Johnson is a pioneer in the world of Grip Sport and an influential figure in strength training. Competing in Grip Sport since 2003, Jedd has not only dominated the competitive scene—claiming multiple U.S. and North American Grip Championships—but also held numerous world records in events like the Two Hands Pinch, Silver Bullet, Pickaxe Lift, and more...
We welcome John Mouser to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!
John Mouser is a performing Oldetime Strongman, veteran strength athlete, and seasoned coach with over two decades of experience in the world of strength sports. With a background as diverse as it is impressive, John has competed in nearly every major strength discipline contested in the U.S.—from Strongman and Arm Wrestling to Sumo Wrestling, Mas Wrestling...
We welcome Brad Bechel to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!
Brad Bechel is the Head Coach of the McKendree University Powerlifting Team and a cornerstone in the collegiate powerlifting scene. With a lifting career dating back to the early 2000s, Brad has worn many hats in the strength world—athlete, coach, gym owner, physical therapist assistant, and Army veteran. His well-rounded background and relentless work ethi...
We welcome Connor Karwowski to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!
Connor Karwowski is a multiply powerlifter and the founder of Conjugate Strong, an online training business built on the proven principles of the Conjugate Method. With a best total of 2518 lbs in the 308 lb class—including a 1040 squat, 766 bench, and 775 deadlift—Connor has carved out a name for himself in the world of equipped powerlifting as both a...
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