#372 NFL Coach: Stop Training Athletes Like Powerlifters | Cameron Josse
Release Date: 10/07/2025
#392 Why Most "Functional Training" is Absolute BS | Dr. John Rusin
Dave Tate's Table Talk
Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and injury-prevention expert with nearly two decades of elite-level experience working with MLB All-Stars, NFL All-Pros, Olympic gold medalists, and world-record-holding powerlifters. He’s the founder of the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC), the world’s fastest-growing health-first training education system, and the author of Pain-Free Performance: Move Better, Train Smarter, and Build an Unbreakable Body. His work bridges the gap between high-intensity training and long-term...
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#391 Why You Aren't Getting Stronger: The 7 Training Sins
Dave Tate's Table Talk
Dave Tate and Tom Sheppard recap 2025 and discuss the seven deadly sins of training. Table Talk Lifetime Limited Crew Membership - This offer will expire on Friday, Jan 9th. Shop EWS Supplements (CODE:ELITE30) - Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): Tom and Naomi's new website: Become an elitefts channel member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast and other perks. @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate’s Table Talk: FULL Crew Access - Limited Edition Apparel - Programs & More...
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#390 Why You Should Be HAPPY When You Miss a Lift | David Raymond
Dave Tate's Table Talk
David “Dumptruck Dave” Raymond is a 34-year-old father, stepfather, and grandfather from a small town in Illinois, and one of the strongest 165-lb lifters in the world. He started as a 148-lb lifter, becoming one of the first Americans to squat 600+ pounds at that bodyweight, then moved up to 165, where he squatted 705 pounds and deadlifted 716 pounds in the same meet. Along the way, he’s competed at marquee shows like The American Pro and Power Surge Pro/Am, all while insisting powerlifting is “just a hobby.” Follow David Raymond: ...
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#389 Why I Smash My Head on the Bar (The Truth About Psych-Ups) | Justin Zottl
Dave Tate's Table Talk
Justin Zottl — Canada’s strongest powerlifter (All-Time Total). From national champion cyclist to 2300+ totals, Justin breaks down winning American Pro 3 three weeks after herniating L5, why standards matter more than hype, and what ABS is doing right on meet production. Follow Justin / Team Zottl: IG: Team Zottl Coaching: (About/Team page): Become an elitefts channel member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast and other perks. @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate’s Table Talk: FULL Crew Access - Limited...
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#388 Westside Barbell vs. KneesOverToes: The Truth About Longevity | Ben Patrick
Dave Tate's Table Talk
Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy) — founder of ATG (Athletic Truth Group), coach, and educator turning deep-range knee strength into scalable programs used by athletes, parents, and schools. Website & gear: Instagram: Become an elitefts channel member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast and other perks. @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate’s Table Talk: FULL Crew Access - Limited Edition Apparel - Programs & More - TYAO Application - Best-selling elitefts Products: Pro Resistance Training Bands: Specialty...
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#387 The Promise I Made at John Meadows' Grave | Cris Edmonds
Dave Tate's Table Talk
Protégé of the late John Meadows, Cris has spent over 18 years competing and coaching, helping bodybuilders and serious lifters achieve stage-ready physiques without compromising their joints, digestion, or overall well-being. He now carries the Mountain Dog legacy forward with Mary Meadows—keeping the principles sharp, practical, and brutally honest. Follow Cris: Website: Instagram: YouTube: Become an elitefts channel member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast and other perks. @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate’s Table Talk: FULL Crew...
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#386 Why SBD Days Are Ruining Your Joints (The Truth About Frequency) | Stuart Locke
Dave Tate's Table Talk
Stuart Locke is a champion powerlifter, coach, and owner of Kodiak Barbell, which specializes in athlete mentoring, rehabilitation, and individualized programming. He’s also the Director of Strength Sports at Pre-Script and a thought leader on sustainable performance coaching. Stuart's Info: Instagram @stu_kodiakbarbell. Become an elitefts channel member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast and other perks @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate’s Table Talk: FULL Crew Access - Limited Edition Apparel - Programs & More - TYAO...
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#385 Why The Best Strength Coaches Are GHOSTS | Colton Razo & Michael Silbernagel
Dave Tate's Table Talk
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). Frequent presenter at USTFCCCA and T&F education events. Michael Silbernagel — Manager at Sanford Sports (Bismarck) and adjunct professor (University of Mary). Former Head S&C at UMary (built the department), MSCC (CSCCa), USAPL Raw National Champion. ...
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#384 How to Combine Powerlifting and Running Without Losing Gains | Alex Viada
Dave Tate's Table Talk
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, pain & injury re-learning, and what’s inside his new book, The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete. Alex Viada Links Website (CHP): Instagram: CHP Instagram: Courses/Master Course: Book (The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete, 2025 –...
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#383 A 1200lb Squatter's Guide to Handling Pain & Pressure Under the Bar | John Ruoppo
Dave Tate's Table Talk
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 & Training in West Boylston MA with his wife Stefanie—an ex-college soccer player and marathon runner. Together they’ve built a community gym that hosts IPA-sanctioned powerlifting meets and develops lifters of all levels. Before...
info_outlineIn 2020, Cameron transitioned into the collegiate ranks, serving as Associate Director of Football Performance at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte before moving to Indiana University as an Athletic Performance Coach for football, where he remained through 2023. From there, he joined Auburn University as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, working with one of the most competitive programs in the SEC. Today, Cameron continues that trajectory at the highest level of the game as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Detroit Lions.
A former defensive back at the University of Rhode Island, Cameron holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, a master’s in exercise science from William Paterson University, and is currently a PhD candidate at Jean Monnet University in Saint-Etienne, France. His academic pursuits, paired with years of practical experience, shape a coaching philosophy that balances evidence-based performance science with the demands of real-world competition.
Cameron’s ability to adapt programming across sports and athlete needs has made him a trusted resource in the world of strength and conditioning. Whether building a foundation for young athletes or optimizing peak performance for professionals on game day, his long-term approach centers on developing strength, speed, resilience, and durability that lasts throughout an athlete’s career.
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