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Voodoo Power Podcast — Featuring Josh Stoner

How 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 unpack how experience, self-testing, and collaboration shape real high-performance environments. He explains why the best filters for trends come from coaches who train themselves, build think-tank staffs, and test ideas before pushing them onto athletes.

Coach Stoner dives into the evolution of coaching conversations across an athlete’s career, the dangers of confusing exposure with knowledge, and why philosophies should deepen over time—not be discarded for the next shiny idea. He also touches on athlete wellness, managing burnout, keeping nutrition simple, and recognizing when athletes are approaching a breaking point.

The episode expands into leadership and growth: managing staff, creating loyalty through authenticity, leading away from the floor, navigating coaching changes, and learning to live comfortably in uncomfortable situations. Coach Stoner speaks candidly about introversion in an extroverted profession, owning mistakes publicly, carrying the unseen weight of leadership, and translating complex information into messages athletes can actually use.

This is a conversation for coaches, athletes, and leaders who value substance over rhetoric, continuous growth, and doing the work long after the hype fades.

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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 sparked a local movement to the hard‑earned lessons forged under the bar, Stephen brings raw honesty, practical wisdom, and decades of hands‑on experience.
Each episode explores what it really takes to build stronger athletes and stronger people — blending training philosophy, real‑world case studies, leadership insights, and conversations that challenge the way coaches and athletes think. Whether you’re a parent, a coach, an athlete, or someone who simply believes in the power of hard work, this show will sharpen your mind, strengthen your body, and inspire you to build something that lasts.
Welcome to Waffle Iron Gym — where ordinary people are forged into something extraordinary.

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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 conditioning world, including how APG Strength grew into a thriving facility with a balanced mix of male and female athletes by prioritizing communication, confidence, and connection.

The discussion dives into practical coaching strategies—from programming efficient two-day training splits and prioritizing compound lifts, to using fewer words and more physical demonstrations to improve learning and movement quality. Steven and Shane also explore how data and tools like Universal Speed Rating can enhance performance tracking, athlete buy-in, and recruiting visibility.

You’ll also hear insights on:
• Training and empowering female athletes through strength work
• Creating confidence by allowing athletes to fail, adapt, and grow
• Managing fatigue, anxiety, and engagement in long-term development
• Youth Olympic lifting progressions and athlete psychology
• Acceleration training tools and coaching speed mechanics
• Building trust with parents through clear communication and education
• Growing a podcast and a coaching network in today’s performance space

This episode blends real-world coaching experience with actionable takeaways for strength coaches, sport coaches, and anyone invested in developing athletes the right way—physically, mentally, and culturally.

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