Dave Tate's Table Talk

#385 Why The Best Strength Coaches Are GHOSTS | Colton Razo & Michael Silbernagel

Nov 25, 2025

On episode 385 of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast Dave sits down with Strength & Conditioning Coaches Colton Razo and Michael Silbernagel.

Colton Razo — Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Track & Field at The Ohio State University. Formerly University of Houston, Bemidji State, SD Mines, Kansas (GA)....

#384 How to Combine Powerlifting and Running Without Losing Gains | Alex Viada

Nov 18, 2025

Alex Viada is a coach, educator, and founder of Complete Human Performance (CHP). He’s best known for pioneering the modern Hybrid Athlete methodology—training strength and endurance concurrently without tanking either. We dig into programming (MED, stress consolidation), durability for tactical/functional athletes,...

#383 A 1200lb Squatter's Guide to Handling Pain & Pressure Under the Bar | John Ruoppo

Nov 14, 2025

John Ruoppo is an elite American powerlifter, coach, and gym owner based in Massachusetts.

He’s the All-Time World Record holder in the 308 lb single-ply squat (1,075 lbs) and has posted best competition lifts of 1,201.5 lb squat, 700 lb bench, and 804.7 lb deadlift, for a 2,560 lb total.

John co-owns Evolve Fitness...

#382 NFL Star Exposes The "Godfather" Culture of Early CrossFit | John Welbourn

Nov 11, 2025

John Welbourn is a former 10-year NFL veteran (Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots) turned entrepreneur, strength coach, and performance educator. After retiring from professional football, he founded Power Athlete, a global leader in athletic performance programming, education, and...

#381 WARNING: Your Phone Is Shrinking Your Brain (Neuro-Expert Explains How to Fix It) | Alex Kikel

Nov 7, 2025

In this episode of Dave Tate’s Table Talk, we’re joined by Alex Kikel, also known as The Prep Coach—a leading figure in the world of human optimization, performance enhancement, and health restoration. With a Master’s degree in Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement and a background in Exercise Science,...