No guest, plenty of honesty. In this solo recap of the Cal Dietz two-parter, Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom unpack the firestorm in their comments and turn it into a real conversation about coaching, curiosity, and manners on the internet. They talk trolls, “post and ghost,” and why disagreement is healthy when it comes with respect. You’ll hear how a missing word in a caption sparked a pile-on, why experiential learning makes Cal’s ideas click, and how community beats clout when it comes to raising the bar in strength and conditioning.

They also get honest about ego, accountability, and the courage to be vulnerable in public. From injury-prevention nuance to cancel-culture hot takes, the crew keeps it candid and constructive, inviting coaches and athletes alike to ask better questions, listen harder, and keep showing up.

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Part two with Cal Dietz takes on a new dynamic as Nashville’s Justin Todd, Houston’s Dose Khan, and MLB strength & conditioning coach Stephanie Mock Grubbs call in with their biggest coaching questions. In this episode of The Kids Table, Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom hand the floor to three fellow coaches dialing in from afar, turning the conversation into a candid Q&A with one of the most innovative minds in strength and conditioning.

Cal tackles their questions head-on: how to build collaboration instead of competition among coaches, why addressing weak links like the foot can unlock athletic potential, and how two decades of trial and error shaped his Triphasic approach. The crew also unpacks the tougher realities of the job—navigating online criticism, balancing the explosion of social media trainers, and rethinking injury prevention from ACLs to Achilles tears.

It’s equal parts mentorship and roundtable, packed with practical wisdom, plenty of laughs, and the kind of straight answers only Cal Dietz is willing to give.

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LETS GET SOCIAL:

Gunnar:

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/gunnarfitness)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/GunnarFitness)

Website - (https://gunnarpeterson.com/)

Jen:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/jenwiderstrom)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/JenWiderstrom)

Website - (https://www.jenwiderstrom.com/)

Youtube - @ironjenn

Luke:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/milts1)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@lukemilts)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/luke.milton.31)

Website - (https://trainingmate.com/)

The Kids Table:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/kidstablepod)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@kidstablepod)

Cal Dietz:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/triphasic_training)

X - (https://www.x.com/Caldietz)

YouTube - @CalvinDietz

Website - https://triphasictraining.thinkific.com/products/courses/Aclnoncontact

Callers:

Justin Todd:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/jtoddperformance)

Dose Khango:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/dose_desertkingpinkkhango)

Gym Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/thekhangoway)

Stephanie Mock Grubbs:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/coachstephgrubbs)

About Cal Dietz:

Cal Dietz, M.Ed., is the Head Olympic Strength Coach at the University of Minnesota and also serves as the Strength/Performance Coach for the USA Women’s Hockey National/Olympic Team. With over two decades of experience, Cal Dietz has been an Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning coach since 2000. Throughout his career, he has trained athletes who have achieved 540+ All-American honors, trained teams to win 11 NCAA Team National Championships, and coached teams that have won 37 Big Ten/WCHA championships, along with 36 Big Ten/WCHA Conference tournaments. Cal Dietz has been an instrumental figure in guiding teams to 22 NCAA Final Four appearances. Additionally, he has provided his expertise to Olympic and World Champions in various sports, as well as professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, MMA, and Professional Boxing.

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When your favorite strength coach sounds brilliant, there’s a good chance they’ve borrowed from Cal Dietz. In this episode of The Kids Table, the longtime University of Minnesota Olympic strength and conditioning coach — and the mind behind the groundbreaking Triphasic Training system — joins Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom for a conversation that’s equal parts nerdy, rowdy, and wildly insightful. With over 25 years coaching elite athletes across every major sport, Cal brings science, curiosity, and eye-opening solutions to the table.

They dig into the origins of Triphasic Training, the importance of culture in building buy-in, and how Cal’s obsession with asking “why” reshaped performance coaching worldwide. The crew also explores the fine line between injury prevention and internet criticism, as Cal demonstrates his innovative non-contact ACL solution and the real dynamics behind keeping athletes healthy. Expect candid stories, unexpected laughs, and game-changing takeaways from one of the most influential minds in modern strength and conditioning.

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TRAINHEROIC: Trusted by top coaches since 2012. Plans start at just $10/month– And you get your first 14 days free. Head to trainheroic.com/thekidstable to start your free trial now.

LETS GET SOCIAL:

Gunnar:

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/gunnarfitness)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/GunnarFitness)

Website - www.gunnarpeterson.com

Jen:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/jenwiderstrom)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/JenWiderstrom)

Website - www.jenwiderstrom.com

Youtube - (https://www.youtube.com/user/ironjenn)

Luke:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/milts1)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@lukemilts)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/luke.milton.31)

Website - www.trainingmate.com

The Kids Table:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/kidstablepod)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@kidstablepod)

Cal Dietz:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/triphasic_training)

X - (https://www.x.com/Caldietz)

YouTube - @CalvinDietz

Website - https://triphasictraining.thinkific.com/products/courses/Aclnoncontact

About Cal Dietz:

Cal Dietz, M.Ed., is the Head Olympic Strength Coach at the University of Minnesota and also serves as the Strength/Performance Coach for the USA Women’s Hockey National/Olympic Team. With over two decades of experience, Cal Dietz has been an Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning coach since 2000. Throughout his career, he has trained athletes who have achieved 540+ All-American honors, trained teams to win 11 NCAA Team National Championships, and coached teams that have won 37 Big Ten/WCHA championships, along with 36 Big Ten/WCHA Conference tournaments. Cal Dietz has been an instrumental figure in guiding teams to 22 NCAA Final Four appearances. Additionally, he has provided his expertise to Olympic and World Champions in various sports, as well as professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, MMA, and Professional Boxing.

Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)

YouTube – (‪@TheCastCollective‬)

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In this episode of The Kids Table, Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom dive into the wild, winding world of fitness and a few stories they probably weren’t supposed to tell. Between Jen’s upcoming strongman competition, Gunnar’s secret past as “Conrad Black,” and Luke’s theories on the future of group training, this one’s part industry roundtable and part comedy show.

They explore the comeback of competitive-style training like Strongman and Hyrox, the power of community in building consistency, and how gyms are quietly becoming the new “college teams” for everyday athletes. You’ll hear candid reflections on overtraining, belonging, and why finding your people might just be the key to finding your purpose. Plus a glimpse at Gunnar’s massive new gym build-out and the gear graveyard lurking outside of it. Expect sharp insights, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that everyone starts somewhere… even if it’s faking an assistant.

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LETS GET SOCIAL:

Gunnar:

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/gunnarfitness)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/GunnarFitness)

Website - www.gunnarpeterson.com

Jen:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/jenwiderstrom)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/JenWiderstrom)

Website - www.jenwiderstrom.com

Youtube - @ironjenn

Luke:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/milts1)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@lukemilts)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/luke.milton.31)

Website - www.trainingmate.com

The Kids Table:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/kidstablepod)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@kidstablepod)

Power Athlete w/ Dr. Robert Clancy: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji78AKM6mgs)

Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)

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What happens when Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom roll into the final day of Summer Strong on less than four hours of sleep and with a giddiness that only comes with being surrounded by the best of the best in Strength and Conditioning? You get conversations that start with testicular health, spiral into microplastics, and land on Lee Haney’s legendary wisdom. In this episode of The Kids Table, the crew recaps their weekend at one of the most iconic gatherings in fitness. It’s equal parts classroom, family reunion, and deadlift party.

They cover the highlights of the event, from the inspiration of eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney to unexpected takeaways on tech, training, and community. You’ll hear candid reflections on what makes Summer Strong unlike any other event in the industry, plus the kind of unfiltered banter only this trio can deliver. Expect big laughs, plenty of truth bombs, and a reminder that sometimes just showing up is the most important rep of all.

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TRAINHEROIC: Trusted by top coaches since 2012. Plans start at just $10/month – And you get your first 14 days free. Head to trainheroic.com/thekidstable to start your free trial now.

LETS GET SOCIAL:

Gunnar:

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/gunnarfitness)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/GunnarFitness)

Website - www.gunnarpeterson.com

Jen:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/jenwiderstrom)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/JenWiderstrom)

Website - www.jenwiderstrom.com

Youtube - @ironjenn

Luke:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/milts1)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@lukemilts)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/luke.milton.31)

Website - www.trainingmate.com

The Kids Table:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/kidstablepod)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@kidstablepod)

Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)

YouTube – (‪@TheCastCollective‬)

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TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective)

From living in his car to building one of the most respected names in Olympic weightlifting, Sean Waxman knows what it takes to chase passion over paychecks and come out stronger for it. In this episode of The Kids Table, the nationally recognized strength coach, author of Suffer Smarter, and lifelong barbell evangelist sits down with Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom for a conversation that’s equal parts grit, humor, and real talk. Known for his brutal honesty and zero tolerance for shortcuts, Sean shares what decades under the bar have taught him about resilience, culture, and why technique still rules in a world obsessed with quick fixes.

They dig into Sean’s unlikely journey from football player to weightlifting coach, his early role in bringing Olympic lifting into the CrossFit boom, and the risks and sacrifices behind starting over more than once. The conversation moves from business lessons to personal philosophy, touching on mentorship, suffering as growth, and what it really means to stick to your “why.” Expect tough love, plenty of laughs, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from a lifetime of lifting more than just weight.

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LETS GET SOCIAL:

Gunnar:

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/gunnarfitness)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/GunnarFitness)

Website - www.gunnarpeterson.com

Jen:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/jenwiderstrom)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/JenWiderstrom)

Website - www.jenwiderstrom.com

Youtube - @ironjenn

Luke:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/milts1)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@lukemilts)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/luke.milton.31)

Website - www.trainingmate.com

The Kids Table:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/kidstablepod)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@kidstablepod)

Sean Waxman:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/the_sean_waxman)

Book - Suffer Smarter

Website - (https://www.seanwaxman.com)

About Sean Waxman:

Sean Waxman is a renowned Olympic weightlifting coach, author, and speaker whose career has shaped athletes, coaches, and the culture of strength itself. A former competitive lifter, Sean turned his passion for the barbell into a lifelong mission of teaching proper technique, instilling discipline, and building champions without shortcuts.

He is also the author of Suffer Smarter, where ​​you'll learn concrete strategies to improve how you handle adversity, discomfort, and stress through the lens of strength training. Sean has trained everyone from aspiring CrossFit athletes to Olympians, helping them master the fundamentals of strength while embracing the resilience that comes from doing hard things. Known for his blunt honesty, sharp humor, and deep knowledge of biomechanics and training, Sean has been a pivotal figure in bringing Olympic lifting into the mainstream and mentoring the next generation of coaches.

With decades of experience under the bar, Sean continues to advocate for the values that matter most: authenticity, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence in sport, business, and life.

Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)

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From slam dunks to steel strings, this guest knows a thing or two about changing the game. In this episode of The Kids Table, former pro basketball player Meyers Leonard joins hosts Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom for a conversation that blends fitness, personal growth, and the art of starting fresh. From growing up with the loss of his father to competing in the NBA and now making his mark in country music, Meyers brings grit, humility, and humor to the table.

They dig into the lessons learned from professional sports, the balance between competition and camaraderie, and how the values of hard work and being a good person carry into every chapter of life. The conversation also explores fatherhood, from the joy of welcoming a child to the challenges of raising the next generation, along with the role community plays in building resilience. Whether you’re here for the sports talk, the training insight, or the inspiration to reinvent yourself, this one’s packed with heart, hustle, and plenty of laughs.

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LETS GET SOCIAL:

Gunnar:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/gunnarfitness/)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/GunnarFitness)

Website - www.gunnarpeterson.com

Jen:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/jenwiderstrom/)

Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/JenWiderstrom)

Website - www.jenwiderstrom.com

Youtube - @ironjenn

Luke:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/milts1/)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@lukemilts)

Facebook - (htttps://www.facebook.com/luke.milton.31)

Website - www.trainingmate.com

The Kids Table:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/kidstablepod)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@kidstablepod)

Meyers Leonard:

Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/meyersleonard)

TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@meyers.leonard)

Spotify - (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KQHZTytBdiu0C1X1mRTBO)

X - (https://www.x.com/MeyersLeonard)

About Meyers Leonard:

Meyers Leonard is a former NBA center whose career spanned nearly a decade with the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat. Drafted 11th overall in 2012, he became known for his rare combination of size and shooting range, helping lead Portland to multiple playoff appearances, including a memorable Western Conference Finals run in 2019. Over the years, he earned a reputation for his leadership, work ethic, and commitment to community impact both on and off the court.

After stepping away from professional basketball, Meyers pivoted to a lifelong passion - country music. Rooted in his Midwestern upbringing, his songs blend heartfelt storytelling with a modern edge. Since launching his music career, he has released tracks including Good for Me, Lost in the Lights, and The Man You Deserve, each earning praise for their authenticity and emotional depth. Meyers has performed at celebrated venues like The Listening Room in Nashville and appeared on festival stages alongside rising country talents, while collaborating with respected songwriters in Music City to hone his craft.

Today, Meyers continues to build his presence in the music world while growing new ventures as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Whether performing for a packed crowd, writing in the studio, or giving back through charitable work, he approaches every chapter with the same drive, resilience, and passion that carried him to the NBA.

Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)

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