Voodoo Power
Episodes
200 episodes
Reverse Engineering Performance with Mike Niklos
On this episode of Plates and Pancakes, Steven sits down with Mike Niklos to unpack what it really means to coach movement, not just lifts.Mike breaks down his philosophy of reverse engineering performance—starting with the end goal and...
More Than the Game: Identity, Confidence, and Life After Sport with Toby Brooks
In this episode of Plates and Pancakes, Steven Thompson sits down with Dr. Toby Brooks, Director of the Academy for Teaching and Learning at Baylor University, to unpack one of the most overlooked aspects of athlete development—identity beyond ...
Built on the Pull: Jim Kramer on Culture, Consistency, and Championship Performance
On this episode of Plates and Pancakes, we sit down with Jim Kramer, former Director of Athletic Performance at North Dakota State University, to break down a career built on consistency, culture, and championship-level development.Over...
From Farm to Field: Jason Mangin on Work Ethic and Winning Culture
In this episode, Steven Thompson sits down with Jason Mangin, strength coach at Kimberly High School in Wisconsin, for a deep dive into building one of the most consistent and successful high school performance programs in the country.M...
Max Effort Meets Velocity: How Bryce Beil Builds Faster, Stronger Athletes
In this episode of Plates and Pancakes, Steven Thompson sits down with Bryce Biel, Director of Performance at Legacy Carbon, to break down what it really takes to develop youth and high school athletes in today’s evolving sports landscape.<...
“1,205: AJ Roberts, Westside Barbell, and the Evolution of Conjugate Strength”
This episode features an in-depth conversation with AJ Roberts, one of the most dominant strength athletes in powerlifting history, as he breaks down his journey through the sport, the mindset behind elite performance, and the lessons learned f...
The Future of College Football with Jay Paterno: NIL, Money, and Mental Health
In this episode of Plates and Pancakes, Steven sits down with Jay Paterno—former Penn State assistant coach and author of Blitzed—for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of college football.From NIL deals and the transfer po...
The Evolution of Strength Training: Dr. Brian Mann on Velocity, Adaptation, and Athlete Development
In this episode, Dr. Brian Mann—one of the leading voices in strength and conditioning—dives deep into the evolution of modern training methodology, from the weight room to the classroom. Now a clinical associate professor at Texas A&M, Man...
Building a Cross Country Dynasty: Speed, Trust, and Championship Culture with Bryant Wright
Steven sits down with championship cross-country coach Bryant Wright to explore the philosophy behind building one of the most successful high school distance programs in the country at
Coaching With Precision: Periodization, Athlete Classification & Training Boys vs. Girls Ryan Banta
In this episode, Ryan Banta shares his coaching philosophy shaped by years of success in high school track and field. He breaks down the critical differences in training boys and girls, explaining why coaching cannot be one-size-fits-all and ho...
Plates and Pancakes Podcast — Featuring Coach Ross Garner
On this episode of Plates and Pancakes, Steven Thompson sits down with Ross Garner for a wide-ranging conversation on high school strength and conditioning, coaching realities, and athlete development.They break down the challenges of m...
Elastic Speed, Athlete Development, and the Future of Sport with Brandon Byrd Part 2
Recorded 12/30/25In Part 2, the conversation dives deeper into elastic speed, force production, and long-term athlete development. Steven and Brandon break down how true speed is built through the integration of acceleration mechanics, ...
Building Speed From the Ground Up: Acceleration, Power, and the Broad Jump with Brandon Byrd: Part 1
In Part 1 of this in-depth conversation, Steven sits down with Brandon to break down the true foundations of sprint speed. The discussion centers on acceleration mechanics, horizontal force production, and why the broad jump may be one of the m...
Discipline, Culture, and Courage: Developing Leaders in Sport with Eric Everard
Leadership isn’t theory — it’s built under pressure, tested in adversity, and proven through service. In this episode, Steven sits down with Eric Everard, a veteran leader whose career spans military health systems, enterprise IT transformation...
“From College to the Big Leagues: Strength & Conditioning with Stephanie Grubbs”
In this episode, Steven sits down with Stephanie Grubbs, the first woman to serve as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros, to talk about what it really takes to prepare athletes for the demands of Major League Base...
From the NFL to the Weight Room: Lessons in Performance with Coach Kellar
In this episode, Steven sits down with veteran strength coach and former NFL nose tackle Scott Kellar for a wide-ranging conversation on training, recovery, and long-term athlete development.Coach Kellar brings decades of experience fro...
Strength, Speed, and Smart Programming with Seth Ford
In this episode, we sit down with Seth Ford, strength and conditioning coach and head powerlifting coach at Huntington ISD in East Texas, for an in-depth conversation on developing strong, fast, and resilient athletes.Seth shares his co...
Josh Stoner: Cutting Through Hype, Building Culture, and Leading Under Pressure
Voodoo Power Podcast — Featuring Josh StonerHow do you separate legitimate ideas from hype when every trend promises the next breakthrough?On this episode of the Voodoo Power Podcast, Coach Stoner joins the conversation to unpac...
Waffle Iron Wisdom with Stephen Rose
Waffle Iron Gym isn’t just a place to train — it’s a proving ground.Hosted by strength coach and community‑builder Stephen Rose, this podcast digs deep into the art, science, and soul of athletic development. From the garage‑gym roots that ...
Coach Alex Gibson’s Fitness Insights: Building Strong Athletes, Strong Culture
In this episode, Steven sits down with Coach Alex Gibson of APG Strength for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching, athlete development, and building a training culture that truly works. Coach Gibson shares her journey in the strength and con...
“Culture Over Everything: Dr. Morris and the Missouri State Blueprint”
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Morris of Missouri State to dive deep into what it truly takes to build a championship-caliber football program from the inside out. From establishing core values like attitude, discipline, accountability, ...
Relentless Pursuit: Coaching, Character, and Culture with Ron McKeefery
In this episode of Plates and Pancakes, we sit down with legendary strength coach Ron McKeefery to explore the intersection of performance, leadership, and faith. From his early days chasing quarterback dreams to shaping elite athletes at the U...
Building Better Athletes: Hunter Haralson Culture, & Coaching Success at Collinsville
In this episode, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Hunter Haralson of Collinsville Public Schools sits down with Steven to talk about the evolution of high school strength training, athlete development, and what it truly takes to build a w...
Coaching with Purpose: Inside Owasso Strength & Conditioning with Maddie Haralson
In this episode, Steven sits down with Maddie Harrelson, Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning at Owasso High School, to explore her journey from Washington, Iowa, to the heart of one of Oklahoma’s most competitive athletic programs. Maddie ...
Surfing the Strength Curve: Tucker Seay on Neural Fatigue, Peak Power, and Coaching Evolution
Coach Tucker Seay, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dalton High School, joins Steven to discuss his evolving approach to athlete development and performance. Drawing from his background in exercise science and insights from Super Trainin...
