Best Smash Crew Podcasts (2025)

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Merry Christmas, Steelers/NWO, and Faux Big Games 40:06

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The Bills punch their ticket and the AFC suddenly looks wide open as Geoff and Weird Mike break down a Christmas-week slate filled with contenders in “economy mode” and teams still fighting for their lives. The boys dive into the Niners’ late-season surge, the Steelers’ playoff push, and what the Chiefs’ stadium move really means. Plus: podium pick…

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#389 Why I Smash My Head on the Bar (The Truth About Psych-Ups) | Justin Zottl 2:29:53

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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: https://www.instagram.com/fullzottl/ Team Zott…

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S4 E13: We Take Control Of E 1:24:10

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Send us a text Imagine four friends wrestling for control of one body—bidding away their willpower, rolling dice for every move, and chasing three absurd objectives each. That’s the game we played, and it turns a dumpster wake-up into a full-blown odyssey of chaos, strategy, and questionable choices. The rules are simple: pick three skills, pick th…

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#388 Westside Barbell vs. KneesOverToes: The Truth About Longevity | Ben Patrick 1:58:04

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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: https://atgequipment.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/kneesovertoesguy Become an elitefts channel member for early access to Dave Tate's Ta…

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Centre Stage Shedeur, Rivers Revival, and Normal Mike 50:46

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Shedeur Sanders hype takes over as Geoff and Weird Mike debate the Browns, the Raiders, and the future of quarterbacking in the NFL. The Bills are surging toward the playoffs, inspiring a full-blown “bet them to win the Super Bowl right now” manifesto. Plus: survivor heartbreak, Chiefs dynasty conspiracy theories, and a chaotic slate of Week 15 pic…

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#387 The Promise I Made at John Meadows' Grave | Cris Edmonds 2:24:24

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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 hone…

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S4 E12: Trevor the Hedgehog 1:01:31

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Send us a text A jar explodes in the pantry and we’re sure it’s a ghost. Turns out it’s caramel and gravity—but that sticky mess becomes the perfect kickoff to a night where anxiety runs hot, jokes run long, and real life keeps interrupting our games. We swap quick wedding updates and then dive into the wild pre‑ceremony saga: a set of DMs that det…

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Mashed Potatos, Mouthguard Clanking, and Cocoon of volatility 38:13

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Bills–Bengals takes centre stage as Geoff and Weird Mike break down the biggest matchups, playoff implications, and the AFC chaos ahead. The Steelers look to extend their season in a rivalry showdown, while the Chiefs try to remind everyone they’re still contenders. All that plus survivor strategy, betting picks, and one truly unhinged rant about m…

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#386 Why SBD Days Are Ruining Your Joints (The Truth About Frequency) | Stuart Locke 2:31:55

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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: www.kodiakbarbell.com Instagram @stu_kodiakbarbell. Becom…

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Campus Comics Cast 224 - December 2025 Next Phase and Panels Pre-Orders

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As we recover from our Turkey hangovers, it is once again time to be thankful for the preorders episode of the Campus Comics Cast. Timestamps:00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:08 Intro 00:00:16 Listener Feedback00:04:50 Next Phase catalog start 00:08:50 DC 00:38:10 Image01:04:04 Panels catalog start01:15:34 Marvel01:31:16 Next Episode01:33:05 Outros 01:…

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Episode 15: Somehow Brett Ratner Returned 4:41

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Roman Polanski appearing in Rush Hour 3 makes a lot more sense now. Rapist recognises rapist.

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The Cemetery Crew, Dallas Air Show, and Turkey Titans 44:25

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Happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends. We break down what should be an exciitng week of football. Picks, opinions, stories, and much more! Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet and Weird Mike

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#385 Why The Best Strength Coaches Are GHOSTS | Colton Razo & Michael Silbernagel 48:14

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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 e…

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Sin City Shadeur, Smokin' Joe, and Vatican Perps 31:15

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A bing week with Shadeur making his first start, the return or Joe Burrow, and much more. The boys make some picks, shoot the shit, and tell some stories.Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet and Weird Mike

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#384 How to Combine Powerlifting and Running Without Losing Gains | Alex Viada 3:03:52

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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 w…

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Campus Comics Cast 223 - First Five Jonah Hex, Dead Acre Black Badge

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Welcome to the rootenest, tootenest episode yet of the Campus Comics Cast, or our names ain't Yosemite Sam and Josey Wales, which by the way, they are not. Join us for our discussion of the first five appearances of Jonah Hex and a review of Dead Acre Black Badge.Timestamps:00:00:00 Opening Music00:00:26 Intro00:03:06 First Five Jonah Hex00:54:36 W…

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Lone Survivor, Alt Line Specialist, and Dinger Auctions 36:29

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Week 10 brought with it a bunch of upsets which threw our survivor picks for a loop. There is but one lone survivor still vying for the prize but we break down where we went wrong and what he has to do to keep going. As always the boys make their picks to try to keep their hot streaks going! Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on …

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#383 A 1200lb Squatter's Guide to Handling Pain & Pressure Under the Bar | John Ruoppo 2:07:49

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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 w…

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Season 4 – Episode 40 – Season Finale Mailbag 22:30

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Host Scott Jordan answers your question when the IMJ Mailbag is reopened for the Season 4 Finale.By Feld Motorsports

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#382 NFL Star Exposes The "Godfather" Culture of Early CrossFit | John Welbourn 3:09:54

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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 community building. John is also the cre…

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#381 WARNING: Your Phone Is Shrinking Your Brain (Neuro-Expert Explains How to Fix It) | Alex Kikel 2:50:01

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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, Alex brings a powerful blend of academ…

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Campus Comics Cast 222 - November 2025 Next Phase and Panels Pre-Orders

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Welcome to episode 222 of the Campus Comics Cast, as we are still coming down from our Halloween Sugar Buzz to bring you the pre-orders for comics generally shipping in January of 2026!Timestamps:00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:16 Intro 00:03:28 Next Phase catalog start 00:07:24 DC 00:28:06 Image00:55:50 Panels catalog start01:04:58 Marvel01:16:34 Nex…

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Pricing Emotions, Survivin', and Smash the Smash 43:49

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Well we've hit week 10 and all the boys are still surviving. We break down strategy and potential survivors for this week before Geoff and Mike go into their picks. Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet and Weird Mike

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Season 4 – Episode 39 – History of the USHRA 22:30

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Monster Jam’s Director of Operations Andrew Palochko revisits the expansive history of the United States Hot Rod Association.By Feld Motorsports

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#380 5 Weeks on Life Support: How I Survived Total Organ Failure | Jared Maynard 2:27:36

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Jared Maynard is a Canadian physiotherapist, strength coach, and competitive powerlifter who specializes in resilience through strength training. In January 2023, what began as a mild cold quickly escalated into Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and deadly hyper-inflammatory disorder. Despite being strong and healthy, Jared…

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#379 The Rise of the "Home Gym Nerd": Collecting vs. Lifting | Massenomics 2:42:43

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We welcome Tanner Baird and Tommy DeFea from Massenomics back to episode #379 of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Massenomics is known for its lighthearted approach to the strength and fitness industry. Their motto of "Lift Hard. Live Easy." summarizes how they like to take the lifting journey seriously but still have as much fun as possible. It was…

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Hype Trains Collide, Sloppy Track Season, and Jordan's Revenge 1:00:05

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After a week of fame and craziness for Mike last week, we settle back into our regular routine. The boys talk a bit of Jays before they dive into what went down in football last week. Then they look ahead to what should be another great week in the NFL and hit you with their picks! Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @…

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Season 4 – Episode 38 – Todd LeDuc’s Last Ride 22:30

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JCB Racing World Finals Champion Todd LeDuc reflects on his career, going out on top, and earning Monster Jam’s Lifetime Achievement Award.By Feld Motorsports

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#378 "Powerlifting Saved Me From Cocaine Addiction & Foster Care" | Eugene Bazemore 2:41:54

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Eugene "Big Gene" Bazemore is a 32-year-old Army veteran-turned-super-heavyweight powerlifter who clawed his way from orphan shelters in Hampton Roads, VA to a 2,050-lb raw total and an XPC Arnold Worlds title in barely three seasons on the platform. After military service left a competitive void, Eugene discovered powerlifting through Westside vs …

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#377 Hard Work Is The Only Hack: A Celebrity Coach's Guide To Real Results | Don Saladino 2:37:22

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Don is best known for training actors like Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, John Krasinski, Sebastian Stan, Blake Lively, and Emily Blunt for some of the most significant blockbuster roles of the last two decades. He opened his first gym, Drive 495, in New York City 2005. He later transitioned into building a global online fitness business, coaching te…

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#376 "Racking the Bar," The Future of Coaching, and 40 Years of Strength Wisdom | Dave Tate 2:02:29

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Get your FREE Copy of Racking The Bar Here: https://mailchi.mp/elitefts/racking-the-bar-ebook. Tom Sheppard interviews Dave Tate about his observations seen over 4 decades in the strength industry. elitefts founder and strength legend Dave Tate is back with his third book, "Racking the Bar." In this deep-dive interview, Dave reveals the raw, unfilt…

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Springer Dinger, Reverse Sanchez, and Survivor Strategy 55:23

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Weird Mike is making headlines this week! If you didn't hear - he caught the "Springer Dinger" in the Jays game 7 win on Monday night. We get the full story from him first hand before diving into the football talk. But as always, we make sure to talk survivor and have some picks for you! Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on soci…

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Season 4 - Episode 37 - Tristan England: USC 2-Wheel Skills World Champion 22:30

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Tristan England speaks on his second career World Finals Championship and the epic JCB DIGatron Smashbot Stunt at World Finals XXIV.By Feld Motorsports

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#375 The Strongman Doc: Why Modern Chiropractic Is Failing Athletes | Dr. Todd McDougle 2:00:46

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Dr. Todd A. McDougle, BS, DC, FICA, is a 25+ year veteran of the chiropractic world and the man behind the McDougle Chiropractic Methods (MCM)—a technique built to keep strength athletes strong, not "sprung." From backstage at World's Strongest Man, to consulting for UCLA Gymnastics, USC Swimming, and the LA Dodgers, Todd has spent decades treating…

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Campus Comics Cast 221 - DC Absolute, First Five Savage Dragon

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Welcome to episode 221 of the Campus Comics Cast as we go Absolutely Savage discussing the beginning of the DC Absolute line along with our next first five featuring the Savage Dragon. Timestamps:00:00:00 Opening Music00:00:18 Intro00:01:30 DC Absolute 1st Issues01:05:48 First Five Savage Dragon01:28:35 CLZ Shake01:39:20 500 Comic Book Challenge 01…

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Let Shedeur Play, Icy Hot Bowl, and Motorcycle Geoff 44:00

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Here we are back for another awesome week of football! As always the boys break down the week past, look ahead to what we have in store this week, and make some picks with a couple laughs thrown in along the way. Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet and Weird Mike

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Season 4 – Episode 36 – Ryan Anderson: Lucas Oil High Jump World Finals Champion 22:30

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Ryan Anderson discusses the fifth World Finals Championship win of his career and his return to Australia.By Feld Motorsports

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#374 Your RPE is a LIE. Here's How to Find Your TRUE Max Effort | Ben Pauli 2:46:27

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We welcome Ben Pauli to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! As the Athletic Director of Rochester Performance Gym (RPG), co-founder of Coaching Revolution, and owner of Michigan BarBenders Barbell, Ben brings a unique blend of Conjugate methodology and data-driven auto-regulation to the strength world. A seasoned multi-ply powerlifter w…

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#373 Peaking is a F*cking Waste of Time" - A World-Class Coach Explains | Thomas Lilley 2:49:07

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We welcome Thomas Lilley to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Thomas is a 36-year-old Australian powerlifting coach, gym owner, and federation president who founded Zero Weakness, a powerhouse strength brand with 11 gyms across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. He leads three major federations—APL, NZPU, and UKPU—with APL now Austra…

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Typhoon Season, Utensil Combing, and Possible Game of the Year 43:01

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Weird Mike and Geoff are back after a week full of upsets! We talk who survived, who didn't, and what to look forward to this week. The boys make their picks and break down all the football to be played this weekend. Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet and Weird Mike

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Season 4 – Episode 35 – Diary of a Crew Chief: Daniel Gonzalez 22:30

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#372 NFL Coach: Stop Training Athletes Like Powerlifters | Cameron Josse 2:47:11

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In 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 & Conditio…

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Campus Comics Cast 220 - Ocotober 2025 Next Phase and Panels Pre-Orders

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Welcome episode 220 of the Campus Comics Castas we dig deep, and I mean really deep, to find comics worth mentioning in the October Pre-orders.Timestamps:00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:24 Intro 00:02:02 Next Phase catalog start 00:07:42 DC 00:19:20 Image00:35:44 Panels catalog start00:38:55 Marvel00:57:10 Next Episode00:58:50 Outros 01:00:03 Stingers…

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All Faves Came To Play, The Chief's Demise, and Staying Sharp 37:29

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We're down Weird Mike this week but don't worry - Geoff is still here to recap the week that was as well as to look ahead to the upcoming weekend of football. Here shares some thoughts, some picks, and much more! Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet and Weird Mike

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Season 4 – Episode 34 – Diary of a Crew Chief: Julian Ramos 22:30

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Bari Musawwir’s crew chief is in studio to discuss Team Zombie’s 2025 Season on Stadium Championship Series East.By Feld Motorsports

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#371 Training The Rock & Zac Efron: A Former Marine on Building Superheroes | Aaron Williamson 2:20:03

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We welcome Aaron Williamson to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Aaron Williamson is a Marine veteran, celebrity trainer, and fitness professional with 27+ years of experience. He's trained Hollywood's biggest names—Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Sylvester Stallone, Zac Efron, JK Simmons, Josh Brolin, Jamie Foxx, Emilia Clarke, and more—w…

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Campus Comics Cast 219 - Superman Smashes the Klan, Black Panther versus the Klan

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Welcome to episode 219 of the Campus Comics Cast were we join Superman and the Black Panther for an anti-Klan episode. Timestamps:00:00:00 Opening Music00:00:19 Intro00:00:30 News00:08:10 Superman Smashes the Klan00:44:06 Black Panther Versus the Klan01:28:35 CLZ Shake01:35:05 Next Episode01:36:48 Outros01:38:03 StingerDid you ever wonder how super…

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Kickers Beware, All Dogs Go To Heaven, and Crunching Numbers But Not Really 52:22

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Week 3 was a wild week of football with more blocked kicks than we can ever remember. The boys go over the chaos of the past week and look ahead to what's to come in week 4. Stories, picks, kicks, and more! Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet and Weird Mike

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Season 4 – Episode 33 – Bailey Circuit Debuts! 22:30

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Monster Jam partners with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to create an all-new Bailey Circuit Monster Jam Truck. Brianna Mahon discusses her exciting new whip.By Feld Motorsports

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#370 Why a World's Strongest Man Competitor Quit to Make Movies | Josh Thigpen 2:00:59

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We welcome Josh Thigpen to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Josh Thigpen is a professional strongman from Houston, Texas, whose incredible 20-year career has taken him to over 60 contests in 30 countries. A four-time World's Strongest Man competitor, Josh has earned 12 international podium finishes, held multiple world records, and a…