Best Real Talk With Colton Podcasts (2025)

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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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Bonus Episode- Stickbow Close on A Doe 34:10

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I tell the story of how I got stick bow close on a doe over Thanksgiving weekend. It took me four hunts to put it all together, and it was awesome when it finally worked out.By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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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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So You Want to Be a Flight Nurse? The No-BS Guide with Janessa Dean 36:57

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Ever thought about trading your bedside badge for a flight suit? 🚁💉 In this episode of Club Nurse, Colton chats with Janessa Dean — former ICU + flight nurse turned flight nurse coach and creator of Flight Prep Academy. She breaks down exactly what flight nursing is, how the teams work (pilot + medic + nurse), what actually happens on scene calls v…

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Nurse News: Black Mom in Labor Ignored in ER, Patient Faces Felony Charges After Assaulting Nurse, Flu Season Updates, School Nurse Protects HIPAA Amid HFM List Demand, and Another Fake Nurse Sentenced ... 15:54

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Okay besties… buckle up, cuz this week’s Nurse News episode is honestly a rollercoaster. Colton is back spilling all the nurse-world tea — and some of it is MESSY. We’re talking: 👀 A viral, gut-wrenching ER video showing a Black mom in active labor being completely ignored (how is this still happening??) ✂️ An 18-year-old who literally ripped a nur…

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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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#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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#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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Nurse News: Jamaica’s Urgent Plea for Healthcare Volunteers, Nursing Student Saves Life with Bee Gees, ‘St. Denis Medical’ Returns, and ER Worker Beaten at UPMC 15:08

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This week on Nurse News, Colton Lord is serving up all the feels — from heroic saves to heartbreaking headlines, with a little side of nursing inspo. Here’s what’s making waves in nursing this week: 🚑 Jamaica issues emergency call for healthcare volunteers at Black River Hospital after Hurricane Melissa 💪 Nursing student channels the Bee Gees’ “Sta…

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Inside the Virtual Nursing Movement Changing Healthcare Forever (With Dr. Bonnie Clipper) 28:17

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In this episode of Club Nurse, Colton Lord chats with Dr. Bonnie Clipper, total nursing trailblazer and founder of the Virtual Nursing Academy. Bonnie spills on how she turned her decades in nursing leadership into a movement that’s helping hospitals level up with virtual care and tech-driven solutions. They dive into her new partnership with Colle…

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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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HLTH 2025 Recap: How Nurses Are Reshaping Healthcare 16:40

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Colton is giving the ultimate rundown from the HLTH conference in Vegas 🩺 From AI taking over (in a good way 👀) to nurse-led innovations that are straight-up changing the game, this episode is a whole vibe. Colton spills on: 💡 Why nurses should be in rooms where healthcare innovation happens 🤖 How AI might actually save nurses from burnout (not ste…

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Nurse News: Polish Nurses Call for Statue’s Removal, Joint Commission Targets Staffing, Off-Duty Nurses Save Lives, Sanders Warns of Crisis, and U.S. Nurses Head to Canada 16:52

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This week on Nurse News, Colton’s serving up the wildest mix of nurse stories you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking about a “sexy nurse” statue in Poland that has everyone (rightfully) losing it, off-duty nurses going full superhero to save lives, and the Joint Commission finally waking up to nurse staffing issues (hallelujah 👏). Here’s what’s …

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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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Embracing Mortality: How Nurses Can Live Authentically 11:39

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Colton opens up about loss, perspective, and what it really means to live a life you’re proud of. After his grandpa’s funeral, he’s hit with some major clarity — and he’s not gatekeeping it. This episode dives into how nurses see life and death differently, and why that’s actually the ultimate reminder to start living on purpose. If you’ve ever fel…

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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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#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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Ep. 240 Act Like Men & Hunting Stories With Joby Martin 52:33

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Send Travis a Text Message Today we are joined by Pastor Joby Martin of Jacksonville, Florida. Joby comes on and tells some awesome hunting stories and experiences. We also get to hear some awesome concepts from his new book that is coming out this week: Stand Firm & Act Like Men: Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be Instead of Who the World Say…

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How to Triage Like a Pro and Prioritize Patients Under Pressure 29:28

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Colton breaks down what really goes on behind the triage desk — from decoding ESI levels 1–5 to using your gut instincts like the clinical queen (or king 👑) you are. Whether you’re calling shots in the ER or juggling six patients on the floor, triage is part of your everyday nursing DNA. We’re talking about prioritizing care, trusting your intuitio…

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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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#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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Nurse News: @ScrubHacks’ Dog Adoption, @HospiceNurseJulie Hits 500K, Nurse Blake’s Tour, Nurse Jackie Reboot, Dog CPR Save & Viral Lab Patient 15:59

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This week on Nurse News we’ve got dogs, drama, and a dash of social media magic. Here’s the roundup, babes: @ScrubHacks’ Lindsey – her emotional dog adoption story lands on The Today Show. @HospiceNurseJulie – celebrates 500k followers with a sweet giveaway. Nurse Blake – on tour, making nurses everywhere laugh ‘til they cry. Nurse Jackie – the com…

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4 Ways Nurses Are Avoiding Night Shift 25:00

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Colton gets real about how he’s dodged night shift for seven years straight. From weekend-only hacks to mid-shifts and per diem freedom, he’s dropping the kind of advice that’ll save your sleep, your social life, and your sanity. If night shift’s got you feeling like a zombie with a stethoscope, this ep is your sign to protect your peace and find a…

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Ep. 239 Bull Elk Down! A 2025 Montana Elk Hunt Recap 2:00:19

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Send Travis a Text Message We are back from our 2025 Montana elk hunt and what a hunt it was. On the way home my brother Jacob and I unpack the incredible experience. We lay out how the 7 day hunt all went down and what led to a nice bull hitting the ground.By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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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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347. Charles Ament: Building Momentum in the Texas Way. "What are you doing to create real change?" 47:37

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What happens when a school district of more than 18,000 student-athletes decides to raise the bar for sportsmanship? In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, presented by 2Words Character Development, host Colton reconnects with longtime mentor and friend, Coach Charles Ament, Associate Athletic Director of Cy-Fair ISD. With nearly three deca…

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Ep.238 2025 Montana Elk Hunt-The Ride Out 1:31:12

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I’m in the truck with my 3 elk hunting partners as we head out to Montana. I have a one on one conversation with each of them and hear some of their great hunting stories along with our gameplan for the upcoming hunt. Stay tuned for the ride back!By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Nurse News: The Pitt Sweeps Emmys Honoring Nurses with Noah Wyle & Katherine LaNasa, and Brown University Extends Nurse Shifts 13:45

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Hey Nurse Fam—Colton is back with your weekly dose of Nurse News! The Pitt sweeps the Emmys! Katherine LaNasa makes history and Noah Wyle shows up in a custom FIGS tux. Hollywood is finally giving nurses their flowers—we love to see it. Brown University Health shifts all nurses to 12-hour schedules, cutting out 4s and 8s. I’m breaking down why this…

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WFH Nursing Looks Perfect Online…Here’s What It’s Really Like 40:08

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Remote nursing: dream life or just different drama with comfier pants? Colton spills the tea on his hybrid transfer-center role—how he got it (no night shift, queen), what he actually does (triage + surgeon ringmaster), pay/benefits (numbers that make your ER badge quiver), licensing across states, and real-talk on WFH focus, boundaries, and burnou…

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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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Ep. 237 Killing Someone Else's Giant Buck and other stories with Russ From High Pressure Hunting 1:00:49

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I talk with Russ from High Pressure Hunting YouTube channel. We talk about his buddy getting spurred by a turkey and several public land big buck. We also talk about how he shot a large buck and found a crossbow bolt in its spine. You can check out his channel at High Pressure Hunting and see some of his videos belo…

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Documentation Mistakes That Could Cost You Your License (With Maggie Ortiz) 38:23

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Colton sits down with Maggie from Advocates for Nurses to unpack the legal side of nursing that no one talks about — from board investigations and depositions to the documentation mistakes that can cost you your license. With 25 years of experience, Maggie shares hard truths about liability insurance, charting pitfalls, and why education is a nurse…

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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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Nurse News: NCLEX Goes Remote, Pain Relievers & Antibiotic Risk, Fake Nurse Faces 27 Years, CHLA Cuts 439 Jobs, $951M Birth Injury Verdict, and CDC Chaos 18:44

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Hello, hellooo babes—your daddy Colton here with this week’s hot brew of nursing news. Here’s what we’re spilling today: NCLEX goes remote: At-home testing with 360° AI proctoring. Convenient or chaos? Tylenol & ibuprofen drama: New research says they may fuel antibiotic resistance. Imposter nurse alert: Fake nurse in New Mexico nearly killed a pat…

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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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Nurses, Have an Idea to Improve Healthcare? You Can Build It at HLTH—Here's How (With Rebecca Love and Shannon Lunn) 29:22

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This week, Colton is hanging out with two absolute powerhouses, Rebecca Love and Shannon Lunn, to talk about how nurses are finally getting a seat at the table when it comes to healthcare innovation. They’re diving into the Nurse Pavilion at HLTH and the very first nurse-led hackathon, where all those “what if” ideas we’ve had at the bedside can ac…

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Ep. 236 Sniffing Up a Deer and Sobriety with Joe Cox 1:12:22

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Joe Cox of southern Indiana. Joe comes on today to share some great whitetail stories and experiences. He's an excellent story teller! He also shares his journey of sobriety and his struggle with alcohol addiction. Check out Joe's YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@joecox9456…

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Nurse News: Disabled Patient Abandoned in Clinic, Nurse Joppy $20M Settlement, California Plague Case, and EPIC AI Charting Debate 12:26

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Colton’s back with the latest nurse news you need to know: A patient with MS was left behind in an empty clinic. Alone. No phone. No staff. This one’s a PSA for everyone in healthcare—check your rooms. A Colorado nurse wins $20 million after being falsely charged and racially targeted at work. The details? Absolutely infuriating—and a major win for…

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Why Most Applicants Don’t Get Into CRNA School—and How to Stand Out (With Dr. Jason Bolt) 34:48

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Colton chats with Dr. Jason Bolton, CRNA about his journey from ICU hustle to running the show at the head of the bed. Jason shares how he discovered anesthesia, the grind of ICU life, and what it really takes to survive CRNA school. From mentorship and emotional intelligence to the hard truths about the profession, this convo is packed with insigh…

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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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Ep. 235 Colton Gilman Talks History Channel Season 12 ALONE Experience and Elk/Buck Stories 1:03:39

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined again by Colton Gilman of Montana. We dive into how he made his way on History Channel's Alone show and was dropped off in Africa. Colton unpacks his takeaways and some of the things he learned about himself through the experience. We then hear some awesome deer and elk stories.…

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Author & CEO Stephanee Beggs on Debrief and Leading Change in Nursing 38:30

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From pandemic chaos to nurse boss energy, babes — this episode’s got it all. Colton chats with Stephanee Beggs, the powerhouse who turned her nursing school grind during COVID into ER experience and a thriving business with RNExplained. She opens up about surviving those first wild shifts, the family roots that shaped her path, and why advocacy and…

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Nurse News: Nurse Blake on WWHL, Kim delos Santos Spotlight, Nurse Fired Over Podcast Sues Hospital and Harvard Alzheimer’s Breakthrough 12:12

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Colton’s back (recording live from LA—construction noise and all) with this week’s wild ride of nurse news: Nurse Blake hits Watch What Happens Live—but a bedpan joke steals the spotlight. From Filipino teen star to psych NP—Kim De Los Santos shares her powerful journey. Whistleblower nurse Carla LeBlanc gets fired after speaking up about deadly st…

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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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Ep. 234 Matt Dushane and Super Wide Minnesota Buck 28:14

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Send Travis a Text Message New Co-host Jeremy Bugay interviews Matt Dushane from Madhunts Adventures Youtube channel. We talk turkey hunting and about a Super Wide Minnesota Buck. Matt's Super Wide Minnesota buck Video: https://youtu.be/4s6B7O4M_Qw?si=QXT86lBG1pBJnQgd R100 Archery Shoot with Madhunts Adventures and J.R. Outdoors: https://youtu.be/p…