Elitefts Table Talk Podcast

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew   We welcome Tony Carlino to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Tony Carlino is a powerhouse in the world of bench pressing, holding five all-time world records and commanding respect across the strength community. At 37 years old, Tony lives in Deltona, Florida with his fiancée Shelly Cannon. Together, they are the founders and owners of EverStrong, a company rooted in their shared passion for strength, resilience, and helping others build their best selves.   Tony’s bench press numbers are in a league of their own. His career-best lifts include an astonishing 1,207-pound bench in the unlimited division, a 900-pound single-ply bench, and what he considers his most meaningful achievement: a 1,036-pound bench in multi-ply gear. That last lift stands as a testament to his relentless work ethic, technical mastery, and sheer grit—traits that define not just his lifting, but his life and business.   Tony's IG: h

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew   We welcome Rebecca Roberts to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Rebecca Roberts is a 3x World’s Strongest Woman and the current UK’s, Europe’s, and World’s Strongest Woman—a rare sweep that cements her status as one of the most dominant athletes in strongwoman history. Known for her incredible grit and power, Rebecca has become a force in the sport with jaw-dropping performances in deadlifts, stones, and overhead events.   Hailing from Wales, she’s not only a champion on the platform but also an advocate for mental health and body positivity. Her rise to the top is built on resilience, discipline, and a mission to empower others through strength.   Rebecca's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccarobertsstrongwoman/   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/ Get a FREE

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew   In this #346 podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dr. Todd Lee takes a seat.   Dr. Todd Lee is a medical Doctor and IFBB pro who specializes in the treatment and education of bodybuilders, athletes and fitness enthusiasts. His unique combination of medical knowledge and bodybuilding experience has allowed him to become a one-man army for anyone who wants to maximize their potential. Pro turned podcaster, Todd enjoys making online content to entertain and educate the massive masses on his YouTube channel, Anabolic University, and Instagram.   Dr. Todd's IG: https://www.instagram.com/toddleemd/ Taplink: https://taplink.cc/toddleemd?fbclid=PAAaaYCGM9YHOdHMFZpfxQFy7qRPvi2jgInSyrM…   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/  Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack: https://partners.drinklmnt.c

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew   We welcome Zach Even-Esh to this #345 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Zach Even-Esh is a veteran strength coach and founder of The Underground Strength Gym, which began in his parents’ garage in 2002 and opened its Manasquan, NJ location in 2012. With over 20 years in the industry, Zach has trained countless athletes and coaches, blending old-school grit with proven training methods.   For the past six years, he’s been a high school strength and conditioning coach, shaping young athletes with his no-nonsense, character-first approach. He continues to consult with coaches, athletes, and parents who want real results and elite performance.   Zach's IG: https://www.instagram.com/zevenesh/   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/  Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack: https://part

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew   We welcome Erin Murray to this #344 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Erin Murray is a 3x World’s Strongest Woman and the only athlete to win titles in multiple weight classes—cementing her as one of the most versatile and dominant athletes in strongman history. Since her first contest in 2015, she’s earned Pro cards in both the 82kg and Open divisions and is one of the few women to compete at Giants Live and the Arnold Strongwoman Classic.   With over a decade in strength sports, Erin brings elite-level experience both on and off the competition floor. She now coaches athletes online and in person at Dungeon Strength RX, helping others build real-world strength through proven methods.   Erin's IG: https://www.instagram.com/e.murray_pro.strongwoman/   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): http

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew We welcome John Heck to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! John Heck is a former 2x All-ACC offensive tackle at the University of North Carolina, with a strong background in powerlifting and strongman. He spent over a decade in football strength and conditioning at both the NFL and Division I levels, developing athletes to perform at the highest level.   Now, he’s the owner of Hammer and Chisel Performance, a nutrition coaching service focused on maximizing athletic performance through personalized, results-driven strategies. With experience as both an elite athlete and coach, John brings practical, no-BS insight into strength, conditioning, and nutrition. Hammer and Chisel Performance: https://hammerchiselperformance.com/ John Heck IG: https://www.instagram.com/what_the_heck71/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek H

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew We welcome Ross Leppala to this #341 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Ross Leppala is the 83kg Masters I IPF World Champion and a coach with Reactive Training Systems. Known for his strength, discipline, and deep knowledge of powerlifting, Ross also serves as RTS’s marketing manager. He hosts the Project Unchained podcast, where he explores mental health, resilience, and personal growth. A passionate speaker and dedicated homeschool dad, Ross brings a unique blend of performance, mindset, and life experience to the table.   Ross' IG: https://www.instagram.com/ross.leppala/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/ Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  Get 10% OFF Troponin Supplements (CODE: TABLETA

We welcome Curtis Miller to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Curtis Miller is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with 17 years of experience in personal training, physical therapy, and athletic performance. He holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Athletic Coaching from Salisbury University and is the owner of IronboundStrength LLC, where he coaches powerlifters and general strength athletes both online and in person.   As a competitive powerlifter, Curtis has earned elite totals in the 198, 220, and 242lb weight classes, with best lifts of an 804LB squat (raw with wraps), 440LB bench press, 777LB deadlift, and a 2000LB total. His coaching is grounded in real-world lifting success and a deep understanding of strength development.   Curtis' IG: https://www.instagram.com/curtismiller_ironbound/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://mar

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Welcome to the #340 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast with guests Joe Jeffery and Matt Strong. Joe Jeffery celebrates a decade in the bodybuilding industry, primarily focused on coaching competitors and educating on performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). After years of successfully coaching, he co-founded Physique Collective to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based educational resource for physique development enthusiasts. Launched four years ago with Matt Strong, the platform features hundreds of hours of educational videos, daily Q&A sessions, and a vibrant community forum, making quality physique education accessible and community-driven. Joe Jeffery IG: https://www.instagram.com/joe_physiquecollective/ Matt Strong IG: https://www.instagram.com/matt_physiquecollective/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health La

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Huck Finn joins us for the #339 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast. Tom "Huck" Finn is a powerlifter and beer drinker. His best total is 2028 at a bodyweight of 220. Tom is the owner of Huck Finn Barbell (established in 2018), where he and his wife specialize in screen-printed apparel, supplements, and lifting accessories. His life goal is to drink a beer with all of his followers.  Huck's IG: https://www.instagram.com/huckfinnbarbell/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk  Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  Get 10% OFF Troponin Supplements (CODE: TABLETALK): https://troponinsupplements.com/  Save Up to $315 at Sleepme: https://sleep.me/tabletalk Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: T

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, Jordan Betz joins us.   Jordan Betz is a leading strength and conditioning coach in the tactical and Special Operations communities, known for developing the world's strongest operators while achieving record-low injury rates. With over a decade of experience in Division I athletics and Spec Ops, he has trained everyone from Air Force Cross recipients to NFL first-round draft picks. A former Texas A&M University-Commerce football player, Jordan shifted to coaching after multiple knee surgeries, working at Rice University and the University of Wyoming before moving into Spec Ops.    He and his wife, Riley, founded Down Range Strength, specializing in assessment and selection train-ups, powerlifting and strongman prep around deployments, and injury prevention for elite military units. They also run World’s Strongest Operator, an invite-only strongman event honoring fa

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, Andrew Coates joins us. Andrew Coates is a personal trainer and online coach based in Edmonton, Canada and host of The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast. Andrew is a writer, having been published in T-Nation, Men's Health, Muscle and Fitness, Onnit, Generation Iron, The PTDC, BarBend, Kabuki Strength, Vigor Ground Fitness, and Arnold Schwarzenegger's Pump Club. Andrew is the co-founder of The Evolve Strength - Business and Coaching Conference and a public speaker at events all over North America. Andrew's IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewcoatesfitness/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  AG1: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk (CODE: TABLETALK) LMNT: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  RP Hypertrophy App:https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/ (CODE: TABLE TALK)  elitefts: https://ww

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew 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 injury of his pateller tendon in WWE, he pivoted to creating popular fitness content on YouTube, gaining a large following with his unique combination of strength, thick as frick humor, and horsecock strong intensity. Eric is the co-owner of Psycho Pharma. Eric's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericbugenhagenofficial/ Eric's YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg1HMNQ94Ba1rH6JZueBcag   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  AG1: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk (CODE: TABLETALK) LMNT: https://p

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew   Dr. Christle Guevarra, DO, MS, CAQSM, and Dr. Mike Israetel join us for this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast.    Dr. Christle Guevarra earned her M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her D.O. from Western University of Health Sciences. She previously taught as a Pre-Doctoral Teaching Fellow at WesternU and completed her Family Medicine residency at Crozer Health in PA, where she was named “Resident of the Year.” After a Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, she now runs a telemedicine practice, serves as a Team Physician for US Figure Skating, and manages projects for RP Strength. An advocate for Exercise Is Medicine, Christle, a former competitive powerlifter, enjoys weightlifting and training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.   Dr. Mike Israetel holds a Ph.D. in Sport Physiology from Lehman College, CUNY, where he teaches. He co-founded Renaissance Periodization, a

Join MEMBERS ONLY to get access to perks!  Support the channel for only $2.99. For only $4.99 a month, get EVERY NEW podcast episode EARLY and AD-FREE. As a member, you'll have access to guest AMAs to get your questions answered. Enjoy the cool elitefts badge next to your profile name as well. Welcome Michael Greeno to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast. Michael Greeno is a Software Engineering Manager and a strength coach with 15 years of experience in powerlifting, where he has coached some of the top athletes across various disciplines. In addition to his coaching, he serves as a professional mentor to several individuals in the software industry. Michael is also recognized for wearing track suits to pro meets. Michael's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mjgreeno/ SPONSORS  AG1 AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2, and (5) free travel packs in your first box.  Visit https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Marek Health   A tel

Join MEMBERS ONLY to get access to perks!  Support the channel for only $2.99. For only $4.99 a month, get EVERY NEW podcast episode EARLY and AD-FREE. As a member, you'll have access to guest AMAs to get your questions answered. Enjoy the cool elitefts badge next to your profile name as well. Welcome to another podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Today's guest is Ryan Rhodes with co-host Ilya Khazov. Ryan Rhodes is a drug-free pro strongman and 5x World's Strongest Man Masters athlete who's competed in multiple weight classes over his past 26 years in the sport. Thriving in spite of his ND, VAST, C-PTSD and pacemaker implant for Stokes Adams Syndrome, he is recognized as the strongest human cyborg ever and the first pro athlete ever to compete with a battery powered heart. Ryan is also a successful business owner, the producer of 'Clash on the Coast' on ESPN- the first strongman competition ever to air live on TV- and has worked with Disney, Warner/Discovery, NBC and Viamedia among others. Ryan's

Join MEMBERS ONLY to get access to perks!  Support the channel for only $2.99. For only $4.99 a month, get EVERY NEW podcast episode EARLY and AD-FREE. As a member, you'll have access to guest AMAs to get your questions answered. Enjoy the cool elitefts badge next to your profile name as well. 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 testosterone—it’s about reclaiming control, building resilience, and understanding the architecture of our brains. Whether you're battling mental health challenges or looking to optimize your performance, this episode cuts through the noise and gets real about what it takes to thrive.   SPONSORS  AG1 AG1 is offering new subsc

Join MEMBERS ONLY to get access to perks!  Support the channel for only $2.99. For only $4.99 a month, get EVERY NEW podcast episode EARLY and AD-FREE. As a member, you'll have access to guest AMAs to get your questions answered. Enjoy the cool elitefts badge next to your profile name as well. In this episode of Table Talk, we sit down with Alexander Bromley, a strongman and fitness content creator. We talk about his return to competing after a break and how becoming a dad changed his training. Alexander shares how important it is to stay flexible and adapt when things go wrong in both lifting and life. He talks about the ups and downs of training, dealing with injuries, and how his goals have shifted over time. We also dive into how lifting can be an art form, not just about getting stronger!   SPONSORS AG1 AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2, and (5) free travel packs in your first box.  Get THIS offer now! Marek Health A telehealth

Join MEMBERS ONLY to get access to perks!  Support the channel for only $2.99. For only $4.99 a month, get EVERY NEW podcast episode EARLY and AD-FREE. As a member, you'll have access to guest AMAs to get your questions answered. Enjoy the cool elitefts badge next to your profile name as well. Welcome Menno Henselmans to THIS episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast. Menno Henselmans is a renowned fitness expert and founder of the Henselmans Personal Training Certification Program. He serves as a reviewer for Cambridge University's ReachSci Society Mini-PhD Program 2023 and is a board member for the Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences in India and FitZonderFabels in the Netherlands. His book, "The Science of Self-control," is an Amazon best-seller in Applied Psychology. Menno has a BSc magna cum laude and an MSc with distinction, and his work has been featured in top publications like Men's Health and The Sunday Times. A former business consultant, he now focuses on providing scientific and data-

Join MEMBERS ONLY to get access to perks!  Support the channel for only $2.99. For only $4.99 a month, get EVERY NEW podcast episode EARLY and AD-FREE. As a member, you'll have access to guest AMAs to get your questions answered. Enjoy the cool elitefts badge next to your profile name as well.   Zac Marstiller, Rodney Woodward, and Jared Simmons, all esteemed members of the elitefts Discord community, recently united at elitefts for the latest crew retreat event, bringing together their diverse experiences and insights from the strength sports world.   Zac Marstiller has been an active member of the strength community across the US for nearly a decade, inspired by his father's long tenure with Westside Barbell. He has developed a nurturing environment at his gym, focusing on mentoring young athletes and fostering a culture of camaraderie and self-improvement through powerlifting.   Rodney Woodward, originating from northern Virginia, transitioned from football to bodybuilding before finding his calling in p