Best Dave Tate Podcasts (2025)

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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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Confronting Evil with Bill O’Reilly 40:14

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A Note from James: Bill O’Reilly’s new book, Confronting Evil, is both a history lesson and a warning. It’s a study of the most destructive figures in human history—from Hitler, Stalin, and Mao to Genghis Khan, Caligula, and even modern evildoers like Putin and the cartels. When I first picked it up, I thought it would be about the past. But after …

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Jeremy Hunt On Economic Optimism and How To Avoid The "Double Doom" Loop 1:15:06

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INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to ⁠https://incogni.com/disruptors ⁠ Rob is joined by former UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt for a startling conversation on the current state and future prospects of the UK economy. Jeremy admits that while the UK has deep strengths in its tech and defence sectors, the country is plagu…

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Built for Growth with Miesha Tate: James Altucher on Ideas, Obsession, and Fulfillment 1:40:49

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A Note from James Miesha Tate is one of my favorite people in the world. She’s an incredible athlete—the ultimate fighting champion of the planet at one point—but more than that, she’s someone who’s turned struggle, discipline, and excellence into wisdom. I was honored when she asked me to be on her podcast, Built for Growth. We talked about surviv…

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Why Ministry Leaders Don’t Talk About Retirement (featuring Gabe Pelphrey) 36:50

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Many pastors find themselves at the end of their ministry career unable to retire - not because they lack calling, but because they lack financial security. Churches often avoid the money conversation, leaving leaders stuck in the pulpit longer than they should be. In this episode, financial strategist Gabe Pelphrey opens the curtain on why retirem…

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Calvin's Car Diary | UK’s Biggest Independent Car Dealer on Scams, Thefts & Supercars 1:18:11

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Visit Coinbase to learn more: ⁠ https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/xLq4qv ⁠This episode is sponsored by Coinbase, Visit www.coinbase.com to learn more. Crypto comes with unique risks, take 2 minutes to learn more. ⁠https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/xLq4qv Rob meets Calvin Fehr (Calvin’s Car Diary), one of the UK’s biggest independent car dealers, to t…

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Dark Squares: Danny Rensch on Chess, Cults, and Finding Purpose 2:01:18

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A Note from James This might be the most insane chess story I’ve ever heard—not even really a chess story, but a cult story. It’s wild, intense, and ultimately inspiring. Danny Rensch grew up in a cult in Arizona. At just 10 years old, the cult leader noticed his chess ability, took him away from his parents, and he wouldn’t see his mother again fo…

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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…

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How the ECFA Is Redefining Care for Church Leaders (featuring Jake Lapp) 41:08

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Behind every thriving ministry is a foundation you can’t always see - standards, accountability, and trust. Without them, the most passionate vision can unravel overnight. In this episode of Life After Ministry, ECFA’s Jake Lapp explains why accountability matters not just for auditors and boards but for pastors, leaders, and anyone entrusted with …

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Gina Miller on Fighting The UK Government, The Truth on Charlie Kirk & Free Speech 1:31:11

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INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/disruptors Rob talks to the incredible Gina Miller, about the critical need for individuals to speak out against injustice and corruption. She shares her personal experiences with death threats, legal battles against the government, and the challenges of bei…

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Finding Connection in a Divided World with 'Super Communicator' Charles Duhigg 41:04

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A Note from James I’m really concerned about the level of discourse in this country. It’s almost a cliché to say that now, but especially after the Charlie Kirk assassination, the division feels overwhelming. I even got invited to speak at the Oxford Union—the most prestigious debate society in the world—but ultimately declined because I didn’t lik…

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Inside the Cartel: The Longest Undercover FBI Operation with Martin Suarez and Ian Frisch 59:30

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A Note from James This is a crazy story. Martin Suarez holds the record for the longest continuous undercover assignment in FBI history. He went undercover as a cartel drug lord—smuggling billions of dollars’ worth of cocaine while posing as “Manny.” At one point, the story even starts with a gun to his head, convinced his cover was blown. The book…

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#369 The Future of Athlete Training: Insights from a Leading Coach | Mike Niklos 2:32:39

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We welcome Mike Niklos to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Since 2008, Mike Niklos has worked with athletes at every stage—from young athletes just beginning their journey to the highest-caliber professionals in the world. With nearly two decades of coaching experience, Mike has designed and implemented long-term athletic development…

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Why Ministry Needs a Mental Health Strategy (featuring Laura Howe) 44:40

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What happens when the very act of caring for others leaves you depleted? Laura Howe, founder of Hope Made Strong, knows firsthand the toll of compassion fatigue. From her own season of burnout came a global movement equipping churches to address mental health with wisdom and grace. In this conversation, Laura shares her personal journey from exhaus…

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Julian Metcalfe On Going From From Zero to $2 Billion: The Tenacity and Grit Behind Building a Successful Business 53:10

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Visit Coinbase to learn more: https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/xLq4qv This episode is sponsored by Coinbase, Visit www.coinbase.com to learn more. Crypto comes with unique risks, take 2 minutes to learn more. https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/xLq4qvRob meets the incredible Julian Metcalfe, who shares insights from his journey of building and selling…

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[Bonus] Brian Keating on Humility, Chutzpah, and the Arrow of Time 18:39

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Episode Description Right after wrapping up their main conversation, James and Brian hit record again for a bonus session. What came out is an unfiltered talk on humility, arrogance, and the strange mix of traits needed to achieve great things. From the wisdom of the Talmud to the Dunning–Kruger effect, they explore why even Nobel Prize winners wre…

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How to Focus Like a Nobel Prize Winner with Prof. Brian Keating 1:13:13

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Episode Description James sits down once again with cosmologist Brian Keating—longtime friend of the show and author of Into the Impossible: Focus Like a Nobel Prize Winner. In this candid conversation, they challenge each other’s views on focus, curiosity, and the trade-offs of staying in your lane. Brian shares behind-the-scenes lessons from inte…

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#368 Westside Barbell's Missing Link: Neuromuscular Therapy | John Quint 3:12:21

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We welcome John Quint to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! John Quint holds a Bachelors of Health and Promotion Fitness with a minor in Coaching from Otterbein University. He graduated from the American Institution of Alternative Medicine in Neuromuscular Therapy. He is a Functional Range Systems Instructor and travels throughout the …

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Deeply Loved: Why Empathy Is Oxygen for the Soul (featuring Bill & Kristi Gaultiere) 47:31

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What if the missing piece in your leadership is not more strategy but more empathy? Bill and Kristi Gaultiere say empathy is oxygen for the soul, and many leaders are gasping without realizing it. They join Matt to unpack how Jesus models secure attachment with the Father and how we can receive and reflect that love in daily life. Bill and Kristi n…

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From Deep Blue to Bittensor — Why Subnets Are the Next Internet Boom 1:27:49

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A Note from James I’ve been on and off writing. From 2004 to 2021, I wrote one to two books a year, without fail. Since then, nothing. But I’ve been working on an idea: obsession. When I’m not obsessed, I can’t do much—sometimes not even the basics. But when I am obsessed, I can turn that energy into real outcomes: a business, a book, a skill, some…

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Sadia Khan On Why It's Your Fault If You Get Cheated On 1:20:54

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Visit Coinbase to learn more: ⁠https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/xLq4qv ⁠This episode is sponsored by Coinbase, Visit www.coinbase.com to learn more. Crypto comes with unique risks, take 2 minutes to learn more. ⁠https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/xLq4qv Rob meets psychologist and relationship expert Sadia Khan, for a hard-hitting conversation about t…

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Rick Harrison: The Pawn Business, Hidden Histories, and the Best Model in Banking 31:51

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A Note from James The man, the myth, the legend—Rick Harrison. You know him as the star of Pawn Stars, the reality show based on the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. The show has been running for over 21 seasons, and Rick himself has become the godfather of the pawn business. I even joined Rick and Chumlee on their own podcast, Pawn After Dark…

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#367 The Foot Mechanic Secrets Powerlifters Don't Know | Chris Duffin 2:46:18

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Chris Duffin is a world-class strength athlete, inventor, and entrepreneur known for pushing life to the extremes—performance, competence, and achievement. He is the founder of Kabuki Strength and advisor to companies like Bearfoot Shoes and LiftLab, blending engineering, biomechanics, and human performance into transformative products and educatio…

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Reflecting on Season Four: A Journey of Growth 17:29

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Sixty episodes. More than 70,000 downloads. And countless stories of leaders who’ve walked through suffering, loss, and transition - and discovered God’s faithfulness in the middle of it all. In this season finale, Matt Davis pauses to look back on the lessons of Season Four. From transformational suffering to leadership in crisis, from the wildern…

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Richard Farleigh On The Entrepreneurial Exodus, The Hidden Agenda of The BBC, and How To Win In Business 1:08:27

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Visit Coinbase to learn more: https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/xLq4qv This episode is sponsored by Coinbase, Visit www.coinbase.com to learn more. Crypto comes with unique risks, take 2 minutes to learn more. https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/xLq4qv Rob meets Richard Farleigh, ex-Dragon, serial entrepreneur, and self confessed business addict. Richa…

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From Zero to World-Class: Tristan de Montebello on the Art of Public Speaking 1:56:00

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A Note from James I’m honored to have today’s guest: Tristan de Montebello, a finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking. He also co-founded UltraSpeaking (ultraspeaking.com/james), where he teaches techniques to improve communication through games and real-world practice. We even played some of those games during this episode, and they …

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Astro Teller on Moonshots, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Innovation 1:02:00

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A Note from James What does it take to make a discovery that changes the world? Think about landing on the moon — a true moonshot. Along the way, countless technologies were invented that reshaped life back on Earth. My guest today, Astro Teller, has been part of that same kind of world-changing work. At X — Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory — he’s led p…

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#366 The Simple Secret to Unbreakable Workout Consistency | Chad Coy 2:28:47

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We welcome Chad Coy to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Chad Coy is a veteran of the iron game and a true powerhouse in the world of strength sports. A 1991 graduate of Purdue University, Chad has spent decades building a legacy in strongman, coaching, and athletic development. His resume includes being the U.S. alternate for the Wor…

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Starting Scared: Why You're More Ready Than You Think (featuring Holly Tate) 33:32

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What if waiting until you’re ready keeps you from ever starting? In this episode of Life After Ministry, Matt Davis sits down with Holly Tate, founder of The Ready Network, to talk about leadership, courage, and stepping into the unknown. Holly shares her own story of transition - from years at Vanderbloemen, to joining Leadr, to launching her own …

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Oscar Strong | Luxury Watch Dealer Reveals Top Investment Watches & Market Scams 1:23:41

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Visit Coinbase to learn more: https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/xLq4qv This episode is sponsored by Coinbase, Visit www.coinbase.com to learn more. Crypto comes with unique risks, take 2 minutes to learn more. https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/xLq4qvRob is joined by the amazing Oscar Strong to talk about the intricate world of luxury watches, includi…

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Matt Smith: Rethinking College with “The Preparation” 1:02:39

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A Note from James There’s always been debate about whether college is worth it. But what if there’s a better alternative—one that actually prepares you to become the person you want to be? My good friend Matt Smith just wrote a book with Doug Casey called The Preparation. It’s not theory—he’s been putting his own son through it as a real-world expe…

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#365 A PHD's Secret to INFINITE Gains | Eric Helms 3:12:40

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We welcome Eric Helms to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Eric Helms, PhD, CSCS, is a WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder and internationally respected coach, scientist, and educator in the strength and physique sport world. Since 2009, he has coached with 3D Muscle Journey, where he now serves as Chief Science Officer. His coaching résumé …

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Ministry Transitions Nobody Prepares You For (featuring Tim Stevens) 36:10

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Every ministry transition comes with both a push and a pull. Sometimes you’re drawn toward a new calling. Other times you simply know you can’t stay. For Tim Stevens, those moments have shaped four decades of leadership in the church - and given him a front-row seat to hundreds of leaders navigating their own endings and beginnings. In this convers…

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Case Kenny: Stop “Settling Down” and Start “Settling Up” 40:33

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Episode Description James sits down with Case Kenny, author of The Opposite of Settling and host of New Mindset, Who Dis?, to talk about how our expectations around relationships shape the way we date and commit. Case shares the research, stories, and mindset shifts that helped him go from avoiding commitment in his twenties to finding fulfillment …

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David Icke Reveals The Cults & Secret Societies That Control The World 1:41:01

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INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/disruptors Rob interviews David Icke, the world-renowned author and speaker, about who really controls money, governments, and technology. David exposes the “global cult” he believes is manipulating society through secret societies, central banks, artificial…

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#364 "I Don't Lift Heavy": The Training Philosophy of a 2300lb Total | Craig Foster 1:41:41

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We welcome Craig Foster to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Craig Foster is one of the most accomplished raw powerlifters in the world today. At just 36 years old, Craig has achieved a massive 2298-pound raw total, placing him among the elite ranks of the sport. With a current position as 4th all-time in the raw squat category, his s…

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Absolute Best Practices of Nonprofit Boards (featuring Dr. Michael Anthony) 1:01:20

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What if the health of your ministry depends more on your board than you think? Dr. Michael Anthony has spent 40 years in boardrooms - as a member, chair, consultant, and C-suite leader - and he’s seen what works and what breaks ministries apart. In this candid conversation, Dr. Anthony unpacks common mistakes boards make, the unseen cost of poor go…