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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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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, and love, to developing young players with vastly different backgrounds, Dr. Morris breaks down the systems and standards that drive the Bears forward.

He shares how his staff approaches player development, motor patterns, nutrition, recovery, and in-season training using tools like force plates, bands, and chains. We also explore his leadership philosophy, the importance of a player-driven environment, and the professional growth he expects and encourages within his coaching staff.

With Missouri State making the jump to the FBS level, Dr. Morris offers a transparent look at the challenges, opportunities, and community-building required to elevate a program. This conversation is loaded with insights for coaches, players, and leaders who want to understand what holistic, intentional program-building truly looks like.

This episode highlights Dr. Morris’s comprehensive approach to building the Missouri State football program as it transitions to the FBS level. He emphasizes the power of culture—anchored in attitude, discipline, accountability, and love—as the foundation of everything they do.

We unpack the complexity of player development, especially when athletes arrive with varying levels of experience and inconsistent motor patterns. Dr. Morris explains how accountability, leadership, and a player-driven environment are critical for sustained success.

Despite limited resources, his staff invests heavily in nutrition and recovery strategies, while combining technology (like force plates) with training methods such as bands and chains to improve power and explosiveness in-season.

Equally important is his commitment to staff development, creating a collaborative coaching environment built on mentorship, growth, and shared purpose.

Overall, Dr. Morris provides a blueprint for what intentional, holistic program development looks like—and how those principles are helping Missouri State rise on the national stage.

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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 University of Washington and beyond, Coach McKeefery shares hard-earned wisdom on building culture, navigating adversity, and staying grounded in purpose. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or leader, this conversation offers practical insights and spiritual depth for anyone committed to growth.

Coach Ron McKeefery reflects on his journey from small-town quarterback to internationally recognized strength coach. He discusses the power of redefining dreams, the importance of faith-driven leadership, and how to guide athletes through both performance and personal challenges. Topics include:
• Letting go of old dreams to embrace new callings
• Defining “good” and holding athletes accountable
• The “Why Meeting” and building deeper relationships
• Navigating NIL, high-performance roles, and resource limitations
• Reverse-engineering vision into reality
• Staying present and intentional in leadership
• Cultivating passion to overcome apathy
• Building lasting networks and mentoring with purpose
Coach McKeefery’s insights blend technical expertise with emotional intelligence, offering a blueprint for servant leadership in sport and life.

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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 winning culture.

Hunter shares his journey from Lawrence, Kansas, to wrestling at Lindenwood University, to becoming a sixth-year Head S&C Coach and leader in one of the most respected programs in Oklahoma. With certifications in CSCS, USAW L1, and a teaching license in Oklahoma, Hunter brings both expertise and passion to his athletes every day.

We dive into:
🔥 His background—from NCAA DII wrestling to internships at Clemson
🔥 How he and his wife Maddie built summer strength camps with 60+ junior high athletes
🔥 Coaching today’s athlete: explaining the “why,” building trust, and keeping training fun
🔥 Using tier systems, 5-3-1, and APRE to train multi-sport athletes
🔥 Adapting for wrestling, basketball, and sport-specific needs
🔥 Coaching philosophy: effort, toughness, character
🔥 Using velocity trackers, XBE concepts, outdoor speed work, and agility training
🔥 Improving female athlete engagement and performance
🔥 Halftime nutrition, athlete recovery, and coaching staff collaboration
🔥 Balancing family life with coaching demands
🔥 How to implement advanced training safely at the high school level

Hunter also opens up about mentorship, delegating to his assistant coach, and how his weight room design has reshaped his coaching style. From foundational lifts to high-level movement prep, this episode is a complete blueprint for coaches looking to elevate their program.

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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 shares how her experiences at Lindenwood University, Quincy, and Mississippi State shaped her nine-year coaching career and her passion for developing strong, resilient athletes.

The conversation opens with real-life connection—Steven and Maddie talk family, work–life balance, and the challenges of growing careers while raising young children. Maddie discusses how she and her husband, Hunter, navigate being a coaching family and how collaboration drives the strength program at Owasso.

From there, the episode dives into her coaching philosophy:
• Training Wrestlers – density block training, preseason power, weight-cut challenges, and building relationships with young athletes.
• Cheer Strength & Performance – eccentric training, plyometrics, injury prevention, core strength, and the unique demands of high-level cheer.
• Overhead Athletes – mobility strategies, overhead carries, eccentric chin-ups, landmine work, and managing tight lats.
• Building Athlete Confidence – creating a weight-room culture where athletes learn to handle pressure, take ownership, and grow through mistakes.
• Plyometrics Across Sports – cheer, wrestling, synchronized swimming, and adapting elastic qualities to different athletic demands.
• Autonomy-Based Coaching – how Maddie evolved from rigid structure to adaptable programming based on each athlete’s needs.

This episode offers invaluable insight into developing athletes, building trust, and coaching with purpose—on the platform, in the weight room, and in life.

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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 Training, Tucker breaks down how he balances speed, volume, and neural fatigue in his programming.

They explore his transition to head coach, the implementation of the Lightened method with bands for confidence and control, and his findings on optimal power output at 50% body weight. Tucker also shares his progress with sumo deadlifts, maximal tension training, and strategies to “surf the strength curve” for peak results.

The conversation dives deep into practical coaching, from warm-up innovations and bench press development to the lasting influence of Louie Simmons on modern strength training — offering a masterclass in blending science, creativity, and experience on the gym floor.

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