Iron Dread Podcast

Episode #58 is a replay of our most downloaded Episode #40 featuring special guest Retired FDNY Fireman, Football, and Throws Coach Mr. Tim Sommerlad. We talk all about Coach's Experiences throughout his time in the FDNY, as an Athlete, and Coach. We also get to talk a little Offensive Line like only two old offensive linemen can do.  It was great to catch up with Tim from our old days coaching throws in the OCIAA in the Hudson Valley of NY.  We also spend some time reflecting and Remembering the events of 9/11 2001 and honor the bravery of all those emergency responders who ran into harm's way to save as many people as they could. NEVER FORGET the act that was committed that day and those lives who were lost! Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout-out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o

Episode #55 brings in Coach Jason Skeels from Adrian High School in Adrian Michigan. We learn more about Coach Skeels and have a lot of fun with Speed Set and Poddecks Questions. Coach Skeels was great to talk to and hope to have him back again soon. Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9 Follow Coach Jason Skeels: @jasonskeels and @Maple_strength Follow the Show: @IronDreadPod Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter and @Irondread_sc Talking about the Show on Social Media? tag @irondreadpod to give us your feedback Sponsors: Crank It Up Dj Service @Crankitupdj_dancing Instagram @CrankitupDJ on Twitter and on Facebook Anchor: @Anchor Theme Song: “The Vengeful One”  by Disturbed

Episode #54 The Nostalgic 90’s revisited, in this show, we have my wife Katie Whittaker, and our good friends Dana and Brother Steve Strobel in and we had a round table discussion about all things the ’90s from movies, music, toys, video games, and much more. So grab yourself a pack of Dunakroo’s and a Capri Sun and enjoy this fun trip down memory lane! Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9 Follow the Show: @IronDreadPod Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter and @Irondread_sc Talking about the Show on Social Media? tag @irondreadpod to give us your feedback Sponsors: Crank It Up Dj Service @Crankitupdj_dancing Instagram @CrankitupDJ on Twitter and on Facebook Anchor: @Anchor Theme

Episode #53 is brought to you by @poddecks. I am solo on this one sharing some answers to @poddecks interview questions to re-introduce myself as your humble host of this show. I enjoyed the randomized questions and hope to use Poddecks again with future guests on the show. Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9 Some of the Business’ Mentioned in this show;                    Support Pod Decks: Poddecks.com / @poddecks                    Support Pit Boss: pitboss-grills.com / @pitbossgrills           &n

Episode #52 brings us Nate Harvey of EliteFTS. Nate is an Executive Equipment Specialist, Coach, and Author. He also is the former Head Strength Coach for Olympic Sports at the University of Buffalo (NY). Nate is a pioneer in the strength game for implementing the Conjugate Training Method with athletes. He is the author of “Conjugate U” the proven practical guide for using the conjugate method with athletes as well as many training-related articles on EliteFTS.com. In this show, we spend some time talking about training as well as having the usual IDP fun. Lots of laughs in this one, it was great talking with Nate and I hope you enjoy episode #52!   Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow Nate on Social Media: @nate

Episode #51 brings Mr. Ben Hall, a Registered Nurse and Emergency Responder from Kingston New York. Ben shares a little about himself, training, and what it’s like to work in the medical field during these trying times of the Covid 19 Pandemic. This was intended to be aired the week of Christmas 2020. However, we lost the ability to produce the show due to technological issues. Special thanks to the Dexter Community Schools Technology Department, specifically Mr. Rick Munir and Mr. Ryan Spencer for their help in getting the Iron Dread Podcast Back up and running this week! Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow Ben on Social Media: @Bigbenthebus Follow the Show: @IronDreadPod Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 o

Episode #50 brings Mr. Ryan Naccarato Athletic Director and Dean of Discipline at Coxsackie - Athens School District (NY) and the Founder of Hudson Valley Ambition (HVA)  a mobile Fitness Training Service in Kingston NY Area. Ryan shares his experiences in teaching, coaching, and fitness. He also discusses HVA and the great things this service is doing for people as we all continue to battle the pandemic. Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow Ryan on Facebook: Ryan Naccarato Facebook Group: Hudson Valley Ambition Instagram: @Hudsonvalleyambition Email: hudsonvalleyambition@gmail.com www.hudsonvalleyambition.com Follow the Show: @IronDreadPod Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whit

Episode #49 Brings my good friend Matt Hall. Matt is a certified accountant and is the lead partner of Matthew C. Hall & Company CPA in Kingston NY. Matt also is a Volunteer and Professional Emergency Medical Technician and Volunteer Fireman. In addition, Matt is a Humanitarian who works with the Kiwanis Clubs of America providing assistance to children and people in need around the globe and in in the Kingston NY area. Matt tells us stories from all of these experiences and has some fun with the speed set questions and a new “What the Heck” segment presented by Poddecks.com. I hope you enjoy listening to this great man who is always working to better himself and help others in his community and around the world. Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si

Episode #48 Brings Mr. Chuck Hopkins President of the DYFL the Dexter Youth Football League the youth football program here in our town of Dexter Michigan. Chuck fills us in all about DYFL, We learn a little about him and his life experiences, and we talk strength training for youth student-athletes. This was a great conversation and I was glad to have Chuck on and to have guys like him working with the youth of our community. Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow The DYFL: Dexteryouthfootball.com and on Twitter and Facebook. Follow the Show: @IronDreadPod Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter and @Irondread_sc Talking about the Show on Social Media? tag @irondreadpod

Episode #47 with Joe Cahill, Kingston High School Cross Country, Track & Field Coach, and Physical Education Teacher at Kingston High School in Kingston NY. Joe and I talk about training for Distance Runners as well as many other things about his life and experiences. Joe is a great Coach and Man who works hard to give his students and athletes the best. We also reminisce about the old days of us coaching together and share stories of the Epic BBQ of Dinosaur Bar-Be-Que restaurants that we would frequent at State and National Meet trips! Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow Joe Cahill and Kingston XC/T&F: @kingston_XCTF on Twitter and @kingstonxctf on Instagram. Follow the Show: @IronDreadPod Follow Coach Chris Whit

Episode #45 Brings Coach CT Chatham former Head Football Coach at Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh NY. Coach came in and we learned about him, how he came to be at NFA and what he’s up to nowadays including his special podcast “Are You Ready” available on Spotify (link below). We also talked a lot about the Kingston Newburgh Rivalry and the history and tradition that goes with it. Coach also shares some of his philosophies on training for a football program and much more. This was a great episode with a very highly regarded man and coach in the Hudson Valley NY area and beyond. Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the social handle @IronDreadPod and discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow the Show: @IronDreadPod Contact Coach Chatham:  Email: dragondefense1@gmail.com  or find him on Face

Episode #44 Brings back Quintin Johnson the Head Football coach at Kingston High School in Kingston NY. We talk all about the state of the football program at KHS as well as the tradition that surrounds Kingston football. We also take some time to get an update on things in Quintin’s life and have a lot of fun. Glad to have Quintin back on the show. GO TIGERS! Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the new social handle @IronDreadPod and use #IDPodcast to discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow the Show: @IronDreadPod Follow Quintin and Kingston Football: Twitter: @khstigerfootbal Facebook; Kingston Tiger Football and Instagram: Kingstonfootball Follow Coach Chris Whittaker: @Coach_Whittaker66 on Instagram & @Coach_Whittaker on Twitter and @Irondread_sc Talking about the Show on Social Media use

Episode #41 I catch up with an old friend in Coach Tom Fassell of Marlboro High School in Marlboro NY. We talk all about his life, teaching, coaching, and how he’s making through the covid times. He tells some funny stories that you most definitely will enjoy! Great to catch up with Tom. Hope to talk with him again soon. Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the new social handle @Iron_DreadPod and use #IDPodcast to discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow the Show: @Iron_DreadPod Follow Coach Tom Fassell:  @RPIFass on Instagram and @MHSEngineering1 and @Dukestrack on Twitter. 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

Episode #39 has yours truly representing @Crankitupdj_dancing with the top 10 Wedding Reception Dance songs in my opinion and experience. This one was fun! I hope you enjoy listening, singing, and dancing with these hits! Find the full playlist for this episode on Spotify at:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5EEcHiRcw8xlxAOSfwDwNi?si=2NscBt3zQ5Wdw2QP9FVyMw  Think we missed a song? Give us a shout out at the info below and let us know what you think! Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the #IDPodcast and tag me @coach_whittaker or coach_whittaker66 to discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's 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:

Episode #38 brings Mr. Dane Roach of USAPL Michigan and Power and Performance Coaching  (powerandperformance.net).  We get to know Dane a little more and his background in athletics and training. We also discuss with Dane about Powerlifting, training, Coaching, and even break out into a personal favorite of Professional Wrestling! It was great having Dane on and hope to talk with him again real soon.   Wanna continue the conversation, or show your support for the show?  Use the #IDPodcast and tag me @coach_whittaker or coach_whittaker66 to discuss the show! Make a post or story share and get a shout out on next week's show! Weightroom Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KO6TDvLgxh1FCP49d415o?si=oFG2bwT2R9KtIbf9CpqaXg Follow Dane: @Droachocinco2, @power_and_performance, and @usaplmi on 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

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

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

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