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Dave Tate's Table Talk

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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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Daniella Means
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Episode: #430 Why "Bought Fitness" Will Never Make You Strong | Daniella Means, Kailey Latimer, & Lu Faustin
Kailey Latimer
Gladiator known as Hurricane (on Gladiators)
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Episode: #430 Why "Bought Fitness" Will Never Make You Strong | Daniella Means, Kailey Latimer, & Lu Faustin
Lu Faustin
Gladiator known as Empire (on Gladiators)
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Episode: #430 Why "Bought Fitness" Will Never Make You Strong | Daniella Means, Kailey Latimer, & Lu Faustin
Jordan Wong
Powerlifter and gym owner
Showcase Strength & Fitness (Florida)
Episode: #429 I Ignored My Surgeon's Warning (And Benched 435lbs Anyway) | Jordan Wong
Lucas White
Strength and conditioning coach with multiple college programs and private coaching experience
Penn State (current at time of interview)
Episode: #428 Stop Training Athletes Like They're Good at Lifting | Lucas White
Monte Sparkman
Powerlifter and coach sharing insights from a multi-decade career
Independent/EliteFTS network
Episode: #427 The Trap of the 300-Pound Power Clean | Monte Sparkman
Valerie Smith
Powerlifter with a long tenure in the sport; former lifter, judge, and meet director
USPA Georgia
Episode: #426 What Powerlifting Judges See (But Never Tell You) | Valerie Smith
Mike Stratton
Founder/CEO of Marek Health, hormone optimization and telemedicine expert
Marek Health
Episode: #425 We've Broken Our Natural Hormones to Survive the Modern World | Mike Stratton
Phil Daru
Professional coach and MMA trainer
Daru Strong / Marek Health
Episode: #424 You Learn More From One Loss Than 100 Wins | Phil Daru

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Dave Tate
Host of the show and primary interviewer; founder/owner affiliated with EliteFTS/Table Talk.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Elitefts lifted and pushes the standard

    Dave Tate and the elitefts crew have invested so much in improving strength education and culture

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Withering Mike
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great episode

    Thanks for this great episode Paul is full of great knowledge about hypertrophy and is working with Chris Beardsley I’ve learned a lot over time thanks again 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yyggggddv
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Episode with Janae

    What an absolutely beautiful episode with Janae Marie Kroc. The honesty, the friendship, the transparency, the laughter, the humanity and the insights - all of it was so informative and will stick with me for a long time. Bravo to both guest and host for such an authentic, supportive and thoughtful conversation. ❤️✨🌈

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malmad
    Canada2 years ago
  • Needs some polish

    Love the interview but good Lord Dave needs to get his septum fixed or something because he sniffles every 5 seconds during a 3 hour interview and it's so distracting. Also the ad placement is completely unhinged, just hire and pay a producer to smooth things out and you got a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dr Flippy Nips
    United States2 years ago
  • The birds

    Gotta put those birds in the closet

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sonhouse
    United States2 years ago

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Diverse guest pool keeps discussions fresh and practical.
Listeners praise depth and practical applicability of training strategies.
Guests consistently deliver high-value, evidence-backed insights.
Some criticism about pacing or ad placement in long episodes.

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#428 Stop Training Athletes Like They're Good at Lifting | Lucas White
Q: How did Lucas White describe the early atmosphere and learning environment in college strength and conditioning programs?
He described it as incredibly intense and immersive, with learning happening on the fly, long hours, and a steep learning curve that requires humility, adaptability, and a willingness to volunteer and prove oneself.
#413 How to Handle 10x More Weight: The Secret to a Flawless Setup | Jordan Buchla
Q: What was your approach to balancing demanding work with elite training?
It required extreme time management, pre-planned schedules, and prioritizing recovery; the guest used a seven-days-a-week, hour-by-hour plan and leaned on a strong gym community to stay on track.
#411 How to Get Every Type of Jacked (Even With Zero Genetics) | Drew Donaldson
Q: How did you get into professional wrestling and build your foundations as a trainer?
Drew describes a long, iterative path: starting with a dream to wrestle, moving through college and various training experiences, and gradually absorbing diverse coaching—bodybuilding, powerlifting, and sport-specific work—before finding a path that emphasized auto-regulation and intelligent, evidence-informed programming.
#406 Any Idiot Can Make You Tired (The Professionalism Crisis) | Jack Lovett
Q: What were the big takeaways from Joe DeFranco mentoring you?
The two main takeaways were the warm, welcoming environment Joe created and the relentless work ethic—outworking the competition by contributing content and methods publicly to stay relevant and grow the business.
#393 The Brutal Price of Powerlifting: "Was It All Worth It?" | Jon Grove
Q: Was it all worth it?
When considering everything, it wasn't all worth it, but I love the ride.

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This show curates deep, pragmatic discussions around strength training, coaching philosophy, and real-world performance—often challenging trends and embracing fundamentals. Guests span elite lifters, coaches, medical and science professionals, and athletes balancing demanding careers with training. Fans likely value evidence-based insights, long-form analysis, and candid perspectives on how to train, recover, and manage performance over careers. A notable strength is the combination of practical coaching templates, leadership and culture within teams, and behind-the-scenes industry context, which can be especially compelling for practitioners, gym owners, and aspiring guests seeking to share credible expertise with a dedicated audience.

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Recent guests on Dave Tate's Table Talk include:

1. Daniella Means
2. Kailey Latimer
3. Lu Faustin
4. Jordan Wong
5. Lucas White
6. Monte Sparkman
7. Valerie Smith
8. Mike Stratton

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