Iron Dread Podcast

This week we send off and give well wishes to a young man whos made a huge impact in the Iron Dread Strength Program and this is Mr. Quincy Gough. We share some conversation about Quincy and what his future holds for him as he moves to South Carolina. We had many former training partners and teammates call in to wish Quincy well. Glad to do this show in honor of a young man who has given so much to our strength program. Wanna continue this conversation use the #IDPodcast and tag me @coach_whittaker or coach_whittaker66 to discuss the show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow Quincy: @ Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter and @Irondread_sc Talking about the Show on Social Media use the #IDPodcast to give us your feedback Sponsors: Crank It Up Dj Service @Crankitupdj_dancing Instagram @CrankitupDJ on Twitter and on Facebook Anchor: @Anchor

This week it is all me talking about our Post-Covid, mandated outdoor training, and answering questions from Instagram followers.   Wanna continue this conversation use the #IDPodcast and tag me @coach_whittaker or coach_whittaker66 to discuss the show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter and @Irondread_sc Talking about the Show on Social Media use the #IDPodcast to give us your feedback Sponsors: Crank It Up Dj Service @Crankitupdj_dancing Instagram @CrankitupDJ on Twitter and on Facebook Anchor: @Anchor

Another fun episode this week taking you back to the '90s with Mr. Rob Dubay. We had a great time discussing the greatest films (in our opinions) of the Decade.  I hope to do more episodes with Rob in the future talking about many more nostalgic items that we both love.  Please enjoy the #IDPodcast Episode #33!  Wanna continue this conversation use the #IDPodcast and tag me @coach_whittaker or coach_whittaker66 to discuss the show!   Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter and @Irondread_sc  Talking about the Show on Social Media use the #IDPodcast to give us your feedback  Sponsors: Crank It Up Dj Service @Crankitupdj_dancing Instagram @CrankitupDJ on Twitter and on Facebook  Anchor: @Anchor

This week previous guest Andrew Cafaldo and the most hated heel in all of Pro Wrestling himself the Nefarious Ben Hall join me to have some fun discussing the greatest pro wrestlers of our generation. We compiled a list of 20+ Wrestling Stars and in a random draw placed them into a single-elimination bracket. We go through each matchup and vote who is the better star of the two in our opinion. Leading to an eventual winner thus crowning the Iron Dread Podcast King of the Ring! This one is full of laughs and fun. Wanna continue this conversation use the #IDPodcast and tag me @coach_whittaker or coach_whittaker66 to discuss the show!  Follow Andrew: @acafaldo5633 on Twitter  and Instagram Follow Ben Hall: @bigbenthebus on all social media's  Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter and @Irondread_sc Talking about the Show on Social Media use the #IDPodcast to give us your feedback Sponsors: Crank It Up Dj Service @Crankitupdj_dancing Instagra

This week we have Frank "Duke" Alexander on this week's show. We talk with him about being a DJ and Linedance Instructor and have some fun reminiscing about old times and experiences in the profession. Learn Mr. Goodtime by Duke Alexander here: https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/mr-goodtime-ID84176.aspx Take the #MrGootimeChallenge by learning the steps and making a short video of yourself executing the pattern. Tag @irondreadsc on Facebook and @Irondread_sc on Twitter or Instagram to take part! be sure to use the #IDPodcast as well in your post!  Song: Mr. Goodtime by Colt Ford https://open.spotify.com/track/6I2xLtjV8VEyAhrmm2OxhA?si=8-iqjdqST9C0dwpP-jRkow Learn all of Dukes Dances here: https://www.copperknob.co.uk/search.aspx?Order=Date&Lang=Any&SearchType=Any&Level=Any&Beat=-1&Wall=-1&Search=DukeAlexander&recnum=0 Follow Duke: facebook.com/DoubledeeDjservice, email: doubledeedancers@yahoo.com Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_W

This week we have a man who was and is another major influencer in my life growing up and that is United States Marine Corps Retired Sargent John "J" Spellmon coming through to share his life story and some of the lessons he's learned along the way. Starting from humble beginnings in North New Jersey, through Military Service, all the way to managing an affluent apartment complex in the Center of New York City. J's story is one that will intrigue and inspire you. He shares his opinion on moral values which is something has held in high regard as he lives his life.  Hear some funny stories about the trouble we may or may not have gotten in as I was growing up an some of his personal interests as well.  I hope you enjoy this one!                    ~Chris Whittaker Link to EliteFTS Article: https://www.elitefts.com/education/at-home-conjugate-training-with-household-items/ Link to Iron Dread Weight Room Song

This week we have Andrew Cafaldo, a 911 Dispatcher and Volunteer EMT in Ulster County NY. Andrew shares with us how he came to be in Emergency Services and what it is like to be on the other end of a 911 call or treating someone in need as an EMT. This was a great episode with one of my best friends in life and I hope you enjoy his story and hearing what he has to say.   Fox News Story on Ulster County 911:  https://www.fox5ny.com/news/go-inside-ulster-county-911-center Follow Andrew: @acafaldo5633 on Twitter  and Instagram Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter and @Irondread_sc Talking about the Show on Social Media use the #IDPodcast to give us your feedback Sponsors: Crank It Up Dj Service @Crankitupdj_dancing Instagram @CrankitupDJ on Twitter and on Facebook Anchor: @Anchor

DHS Volleyball Coach Liz Melvin came through for this week's episode. This one talks a little about her life and history in education and athletics and touches on a great opportunity she provides for Female athletes in a Costa Rica experience.  Glad to have Liz on and hope to have her back in the future.  Follow Coach Melvin: @MrsCoachMelvin Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Follow Coach Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter Follow the Show @Irondread_sc and use the #IDPodcast to give us your feedback. Sponsors: Crank It Up Dj Service @Crankitupdj_dancing Instagram @CrankitupDJ on Twitter and on Facebook Anchor: @Anchor

Sura Katz, coming to us from Sydney, Australia. Personal trainer and a major influence in my life as a teacher, coach, and strength & conditioning specialist.  Sura is an inspirational person and she shares many stories through her life of training people and athletes of all kinds. As well as, her own training in for an upcoming powerlifting meet. Sura also is an advocate for animals and works with many animal rescue groups in her area. Hope you enjoy the stories and lessons within them from one of my most influential mentors.  -Chris Whittaker Follow Sura Katz: @Life_with_greg on Instagram Follow Coach Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter Follow the Show @Irondread_sc and use the #IDPodcast to give us your feedback. Sponsors: Crank It Up Dj Service @Crankitupdj_dancing Instagram @CrankitupDJ on Twitter and on Facebook Anchor: @Anchor

Coach Phil Jacobs of Dexter High School in Dexter Michigan is our special guest on Episode #25.  We learned about Coach, and talked a little training, music, and had a lot of laughs. We also came up with a great idea for a future episode of the IDP so be on the lookout for that one.  Follow Coach Jacobs: @Phil_Jacobs16 Instagram & Twitter  Follow Coach Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter  Follow the Show @Irondread_sc and use the #IDPodcast to give us your feedback.  Sponsors: Crank It Up Dj Service @Crankitupdj_dancing Instagram @CrankitupDJ on Twitter and on Facebook                       Anchor: @Anchor

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Episode #24 - Coach Andrew Clute stops in to tell us a little about himself and his Wildcat Strength program he's running at Onsted High School in Onstead, Michigan.   Follow Coach Clute on Instagram @Onstead_PE and Twitter @OHS_PEclute Follow the Show @Irondread_SC and use the #IDPodcast to talk about the show and give us your feedback. 

IDP Episode #23 "Gary Gall & Training at Home" Gary checks in and we talk about this unprecedented situation we are all facing right now with the lack of Gym access. Follow Gary on Instagram @Garycgall and his Gym @Heartandhustlegym.  Interact with The Iron Dread Podcast @Irondread_sc and use #IDPOD to talk about the show.  Available on all Major Podcast Platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and many more!  Weight Room Song of the Week Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o

IDP is back with this latest installment Episode #22 "Quarantined" in this episode we talk about current events and our current situation while stuck at home. Follow @Irondread_sc and use the #IDPod to talk about the show on social media!

Gary Gall | IDP #21 by Iron Dread Podcast

IDP #20 | Chain Gang Pt 2 by Iron Dread Podcast

Chain Gang pt1 : IDP #19 by Iron Dread Podcast

Episode #18: Learn to train X @ EliteFTS. This episode we review the great experience of the Learn To Train Seminar I attended at Elite in London Ohio! We also have this weeks Iron Dread Report and of course the weight room song of the week! Enjoy Episode 18. Please share, subscribe , and let us know what you think on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! @irondread_sc

Episode #17: The Conjugate System. Presentations from our End of the School Year Project for Sports Exercise and Health Science Covering the basics of the Method and learning more about how we train! We also have this weeks Iron Dread Report and of course the weight room song of the week! Enjoy Episode 17. Please share, subscribe , and let us know what you think on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Now on Youtube! @irondread_sc

J. Seta & Z. Koone | IDP #15 by Iron Dread Podcast