#263 JM Blakley | The Philosophy of Strength, The Mental Side of Lifting, Work Hard
JM and Dave discuss the philosophy of strength, mindfulness in training, the act of working hard, and much more!
#262 Jonni Shreve | Athlete Transitioning, IFBB Pro, Mental Health
What do you do next when you can no longer play football? Bodybuilding, naturally.
#261 Dane Miller | Garage Strength, Olympic Games, USA Weightlifting Coach
As the owner and master coach behind Garage Strength, Dane Miller is one of the United States’ most well-known and recognizable names in weightlifting, track and field, and coaching expertise.
#260 Henry Thomason | All Time WR Squat in 3 Weight Classes, Pet Dinosaurs, Texas Powerlifting
Well this is a first, no one has ever brought their pet dinosaurs to the podcast.
#259 Jo Jordan | Spinal Surgery, 2400 Total, Perfect Storm Hardcore Training Gym
Listen to Jo explain his gnarly spinal surgery and how he keeps moving forward eating heavy doses of iron.
#258 Joe Mackey | IFBB Pro, Strongest Deadlift of 910 Pounds, Mackey Innovations, Jailhouse Strong
Influences from coaches John Meadows and Jailhouse Strong, Joe Mackey is the strongest IFBB pro in the world with a 900-pound deadlift. Learn more!
#257 Dr. Todd Lee | IFBB Pro, Medical Doctor, Anabolic University
Dr. Todd Lee shares how his uncle (who looked like the Hulk) propelled his fascination with muscle to another level.
#256 Jim Wendler | Content Creation, 2024 High School Weight Training, 5/3/1
Jim's back to share what he's doing differently with his high school football players this year.
#255 Travis McKinney | WPO Record Squat (5x BW), Autoregulation, Drill Sergeant
Travis attributes much of his programming ability to Louie Simmons. Learn how his training numbers skyrocketed.
#254 Jesse Ackerman | XFL and NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach, Low Injury Rate
The Defenders clinched a championship game appearance, with several players seamlessly transitioning to NFL rosters under his direct guidance.
#253 Phillip Herndon | 4 ATWR, 911 Dispatcher
Phillip Herndon holds 4 ATWRs and, at one point, held 6. Listen to his story and his plan behind all of the power.
#252 AJ Roberts | Competitive Mindset, Powerlifter Identity
UPDATE: AJ's bench is now at 931.5 pounds at 308, which gives him a top-10 bench for the year. Plus a ton more!
#251 Andy Baker | Baker Barbell, Mark Rippetoe, PPST3
Andy Baker has been working in the industry as a private strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer for the past 22 years. As a former Marine, listen about his coaching practice and the influence of Mark Rippetoe.
#250 Jeremy Hartman | USAPL 6x Champion, USAPL Coach of the Year, HPT Performance
Nominated USAPL Coach of the Year, learn about his strength and conditioning upbringing and his programming methods.
#249 Dave Hoff | 6x WPO Champion
In this episode, many topics are covered, including a breakdown of the 2023 WPO Super Finals at the Mr Olympia. Take a look at Dave's WPO belt collection!
#248 John Haack and Dan Pasholk | Lifting Highlights, Working Through Injuries, PEDs, Madtown Fitness
Dan created the atmosphere for giants like John to grow and be surrounded by other giants. Listen to their stories.
#247 Bedros Keuilian | Man Up, Through Adversity Comes Prosperity, Fit Body Boot Camp
He and his family are immigrants who escaped communism and came to the United States to find freedom, opportunity, and a better life. Listen how he made the most of this opportunity.
#246 Dan Garner | Recovery Modalities (and Metrics), Ultimate Nutrition Mentorship, Team Garner Inc.
Dave and Dan talk A LOT about recovery modalities and the metrics associated. Everyone can get their blood checked and read the data, but what are the metrics telling you? Where do you start to make change?
#245 Jordan Wong | American Pro, Pec Tear, Showcase Strength and Fitness
Learn about Jordan Wong's pec tear at the American Pro, his journey getting there, and his plans for recovery.
#244 Logan Varner | 2200 Total, South Side Elite, Texas Powerlifting
A fixture in Texas Powerlifting, here's what Logan is Varner is doing for the sport.
#243 Vigorous Steve | Liver King's Blood Work, Steroid Talk, PED Breakdown
Steve has a passion for everything that revolves around bodybuilding and optimizing performance through supplements and performance-enhancing drugs.
Dr. Ashley Contorno | VeggieLifter, South Bay Strength Company, Physical
Owner of South Bay Strength Company, Ashley Contorno shares how her approach to life created a powerful brand and thriving outlook on life.
#241 Matt Nichol | NHL & NFL Sports Recovery, Athlete Nutrition
As a coach for over 26 years, Matt is recognized as one of the preeminent authorities in the world of sports performance. Learn more!
#240 Kassem Hanson | N1 Education, Recovery, Biomechanics
Kassem Hanson is the founder and head educator of N1 Education. In this episode, learn more about Kassem and N1 with Dave Tate and Tom Sheppard.
























