Elitefts Table Talk Podcast

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html               Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew           Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html        Welcome Janae Marie Kroc to the Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast for episode #293   Janae Marie Kroc is an American transgender athlete, motivational speaker, and author, renowned for her accomplishments in powerlifting and bodybuilding. Born Matthew Raymond Kroczaleski, she gained prominence in the powerlifting world for her impressive lifts and the development of the "Kroc row," an intense dumbbell row variation. As Matthew, she set numerous records and was named the 2006 Arnold Classic WPO Powerlifting Champion. After transitioning in 2015, Janae has become an advocate for transgender rights and inclusivity in sports, sharing her journey and experiences to inspire and support others.   Janae owns Kroc's Gym

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  elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html               Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew           Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html          ABOUT THE HOST   Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.   Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en                SPONSORS   Marek Health       A telehealth platform specializing in hormone optimization and preventative medicine. Offers self-service labs and guided optimization with competitive pricing.   Save 10% on your first order with code TABLETALK.   Visit Marek Health today: https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk       LMNT    

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html               Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew           Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html        On today's 291st episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, David Ricks joins us!   Mr. David Ricks is the Director of the Engineering and Public Works Department for Palm Beach County, Florida, providing services to a population of nearly 1.5 million. He oversees a transportation system with over 1,300 intersections, 3,600 thoroughfare lane miles, and 314 bridges. Leading a team of over 450 personnel, he manages an operating budget of over $60 million and a five-year capital program of almost $700 million. Recently, he updated a Strategic Plan for the department.   With over 30 years of experience in organizational management, construction management, and infrastructure, Mr. Ricks has held various prestigio

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  In this 290th Table Talk Podcast episode, Dave Tate is joined by Daniel DeBrocke. Welcome back, Daniel!    Daniel DeBrocke is the director of education curriculum at Kabuki Strength. He's a competitive powerlifter and strength coach with over ten years of experience in the field. He has coached athletes ranging from novice lifters to world record holders, national champion BMX racers, and professional soccer and MLB players.    Daniel is a published author and writes for several renowned publications such as elitefts, Kabuki Strength, T-Nation, Bar Bend, Breaking Muscle, and Evil Genius Sport Performance. He has presented at international conferences alongside industry experts. Daniel is also the creator of the Stacked Strength Podcast.    Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debrocke/ Stacked Strength Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/stacked-strength-podcast/id1524738232            ABOUT THE HOST   Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books a

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html               Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew           Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html      Josh Bryant takes a seat in this 289th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Welcome back, Josh!   At 16, Josh Bryant immersed himself in the world of strength, managing a hardcore gym and learning from experienced lifters. He worked with powerlifters, athletes, and more, from observer to coach. Interning at a D1 University and training world record holders expanded his knowledge. Josh achieved milestones like a 600-pound raw bench press and winning Strongest Man in America. Training diverse clients at Metroflex Gym, he grew his reach through online coaching, bestselling books, and popular training programs. Additionally, Josh developed personal training certification courses and currently hosts seminars

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html               Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew           Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html        In This 288th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dr. Dave Osborn takes a seat.   Dr. Dave Osborn owns Osborn Performance Systems, a strength and conditioning gym in Wenatchee, WA, where he trains a diverse range of clients including world-record-holding powerlifters. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an elite powerlifter himself, Dr. Dave boasts personal bests of a 749-pound squat, 529-pound bench press, and 727-pound deadlift. He has been active in the fitness industry since 2007 and has served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for several teams, including Washington State University Men's Rugby and Wenatchee Valley College Men's Soccer.   Dr. Dave earned a bachelor's degree in Ki

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html               Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew           Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html        Welcome to another podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Today's guest is Ilya Khazov.   Ilya Khazov, born in Russia and a long-term resident of Cyprus, has made a significant mark in strongman competitions. He set a Guinness world record on Italian TV for rope jumping while holding an 80kg anvil, a challenge he prepared for with rigorous training that now forms part of his weekly routine.   Ilya competed in multiple Strongman Champions League (SCL) events in 2022, achieving notable placements and setting records, such as lifting a 360kg front loader in Finland. Despite suffering serious injuries, including a career-threatening bicep tear, he remains focused on competing at the highest levels, including

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html               Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew           Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html        In this 286th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Luke Nall takes a seat.   Luke Nall is from Moline, Illinois. He's a Correctional Officer, powerlifter, and husband. Luke holds the fifth highest raw total of all time at 2403 pounds.    Luke's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lukenall56/          ABOUT THE HOST   Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.   Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en                SPONSORS   Marek Healt

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html               Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew           Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html        In this 285th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Matt Reynolds takes a seat.   Matt Reynolds is on a mission to help strength coaches and personal trainers turn in the keys to the gym and reclaim their life by embracing an online coaching business model.   With 25 years of experience competing at a high level in strength sports and coaching barbell-based strength and conditioning, Matt transitioned from the classroom to the world of business ownership in 2008 when he founded STRONG Gym in Springfield, MO. Matt honed his business and customer service acumen, and STRONG quickly became one of the strongest and largest strength gyms in the country.   Matt sold STRONG Gym in 2015 to turn his attention to

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html               Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew           Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html    In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, ChatGPT interviews Dave!  Most of these topics have never been discussed on the podcast (Ever.).  ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence language model developed by OpenAI. It is designed to understand and generate human-like text based on the input it receives. ChatGPT is built on the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) architecture, which uses deep learning techniques to process and produce text in a conversational manner.  In this episode Dave shares his:  1. Overview of total injury history and impact it's made on his career.   2. Motivation for starting elitefts and vision evolution.   But wait...there's more.    The ENTIRE episode (watch by joining the cre

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elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html               Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew           Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html        In this 280th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, John Jewett takes a seat   John Jewett is a registered dietitian as well as an IFBB pro bodybuilder.   He operates J3 University, an education and coaching platform designed to elevate the physique and fitness industry.   J3 University covers all facets of male and female physique education in nutrition, training, and supplementation to learn to self-coach and/or coach others up to the highest level possible. His business also entails coaching competitors from all levels, reaching up to IFBB Pro Olympians. John’s education includes a Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. John’s personal bodybuilding endeavors have led him to being a 3-time IFB

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elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html             Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/            In this 277th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Chad Penson takes a seat. Chad Penson, a 31-year-old Flight Chief of IT in the US Air Force, is a 4X all-time world record holder in the 198 and 220-pound weight classes. He currently holds the all-time world record total of 2,199 pounds in the 198-pound weight class (raw with wraps division) and the all-time world record squat of 926 pounds in the 220-pound weight class (raw with wraps division).  Additionally, he has the third-highest DOTS score of all time across any weight class. Competing since 2011 in over 20 meets, Chad began his strength training journey as a young football player, later wrestling in high school and at Notre Dame College of Ohio.   Chad's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingpensonlifts/       ABOUT THE HOST   Dave Tate is the foun

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