This week’s episode starts with fake sick days and somehow ends up in breakups, burnout, and why trainers should stop pretending they have perfect balance. Gunnar, Luke, and Jen talk through the messy, funny, very human moments that actually shape a healthy life. If you have ever faked an illness, questioned a relationship, or wondered why your kid can outsmart you, this feels like the right table to sit at.

From travel fatigue to emotional resets to the expectations people place on fitness professionals, nothing is off-limits. The crew also revisits the late-night hangs, family dynamics, and early friendships that built the foundation for this show. Honest, warm, and full of the kind of perspective you only get from real life, this one captures exactly what The Kids Table does best.

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This week, The Kids Table takes a step back into the early days of lockdown: the makeshift gyms, the six-foot sticks, the CPR tests, and the cul-de-sac friendships that kept everyone afloat when the world shut down. Gunnar, Luke, and Jen break down how they trained, coped, and kept people moving with zero equipment, no certainty, and a whole lot of chaos swirling around them. They revisit the strange blend of humor, fear, and unexpected community that shaped that year.

They also get honest about the work side: how trainers scrambled when gyms closed, what shifted permanently in fitness culture, and why cheering for your friends carries more weight than cheering for pro athletes. Between stories of masked-up workouts, neighborly antics, and the odd celebrity drop-in, they land on the same truth: people need people. This episode is equal parts nostalgia, humanity, and the reminder that showing up for each other matters long after the world goes back to normal. Oh and it’s also a reminder that you maybe shouldn’t hand the phone to Dolph Lundgren with your drunk dad on the other line.

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This one is for anyone who wants the truth behind transformation. Jen brings on Sarah Gilbert to revisit their season of The Biggest Loser, recap the recent documentary, and talk through what it got right, what was missed, and what the cameras never showed. They unpack how the show worked, where it went wrong, and how a real relationship can protect people inside a machine built for ratings. Sarah talks about losing over 100 pounds, going home without cameras, finding her footing again, and redefining success as a parent and a human. The crew breaks down key claims from the film around aftercare, safety, and the scale, then share tools that last, accountability you can actually keep, and the freedom of not letting a number run your life. This episode is for the Biggest Loser lovers and its skeptics.

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The crew kicks back to answer your questions. Everything from imposter syndrome to cold plunges and creatine. It’s part fitness, part therapy, and part group chat you didn’t know you needed. They get real about motivation dips, burnout, and why sometimes stepping away from your goals is the best way to find them again. With plenty of laughs, stories, and strong opinions along the way, this one feels like catching up with your training partners after a long week.

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If you’ve been told surgery is your only option, Dr. Ethan Kellum is here to challenge that narrative. The Nashville orthopedic surgeon joins Gunnar, Luke, and Jen to break down how regenerative medicine is shifting what’s possible for injured joints, aging athletes, and anyone trying to stay active without constant setbacks. They talk Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) vs stem cells, when to get a second opinion, and how simple changes in food, sleep, and strength can rewind the wear-and-tear clock. The crew also goes there on concussions, peptides, and the messy gap between “standard of care” and what actually works. Smart, hopeful, and packed with tools you can use now. It’s part science class, part coaching session, and full permission to push for better answers about your own body.

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About Dr. Ethan Kellum:

Dr. Ethan Kellum is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder surgery, and advanced arthroscopic techniques. With a distinguished career caring for elite athletes, he currently serves as a Team Physician for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and USA Basketball, and he is a former Assistant Team Physician for the NBA’s Boston Celtics, as well as Harvard and Tufts University Athletics.

A graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Dr. Kellum completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Georgia, followed by advanced fellowship training in sports medicine at New England Baptist Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. He is an elected member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

Widely published and a sought-after speaker, Dr. Kellum has contributed to leading orthopedic journals, book chapters, and national conferences, with a focus on innovative treatments that restore function and optimize recovery. He combines cutting-edge biologic therapies with orthopedic expertise to help patients achieve long-term healing without unnecessary surgery.

With a passion for helping patients - from professional athletes to active individuals - Dr. Kellum is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care rooted in the latest advancements in sports medicine and orthopedics.

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The crew takes questions straight from the comments in this listener Q&A episode of The Kids Table. From sleep hacks and heavy lifting to finding your way out of a training rut, Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom get candid about what’s actually working for them right now. They break down why “heavy” isn’t a number, how to train smart over 40, and why sleep is the real flex.

You’ll hear stories about late-night training sessions, crash diets, and what happens when you try to wake up at 3:30 a.m. for 30 years. Plus: the truth about machine workouts, travel training, ab myths, and how to build momentum when you’ve lost motivation. Expect plenty of laughs, a few tangents, and enough practical takeaways to reignite your own routine.

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Ed Streit drops by (literally out of the pantry) for a birthday surprise and a masterclass on culture. In this episode of The Kids Table, former Lakers strength coach Ed Streit reunites with mentor Gunnar Peterson to relive a whirlwind championship season: the China trip chaos, the shock of Kobe’s passing, the COVID shutdown, and the Zoom-era weight room. Ed shares with Jen and Luke how his “interview” with Gunnar went from ACL protocols to “can we actually hang on the road?”, why culture beats clipboards, and how equipment drops to every player’s house kept the squad moving when facilities were closed. There’s locker-room humor (and a jump-scare reveal), but also the real stuff.

From there, the crew zooms out: what it means to chase community after you’ve already stood on the mountaintop, why you can’t recreate lightning without the right people, and how to build environments players (or clients) want to enter. Ed talks about stepping away from the NBA and what’s next for him. Expect inside stories, practical coaching takeaways, and a reminder that the best programs start with culture and end with results.

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About Ed Streit:

After six seasons as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers (10 seasons in the NBA), Ed Streit launched a private performance practice based in Los Angeles, working with elite professional athletes, entertainers, and high-net-worth individuals. His focus is on delivering championship-caliber training in a private, results-driven setting: Designing tailored performance programs for athletes, leading high-touch return-to-play strategies in collaboration with medical teams, agents, and performance staff, supporting entertainers and executives seeking to train at a world-class level, and consulting with collegiate and professional organizations to modernize strength & conditioning and performance systems.

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Pirates, eyepatches, and oxygen masks—just another day at The Kids Table. In this solo-meets-call-in episode, Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom riff on camaraderie (old rugby reunions and Biggest Loser catch-ups), the myth of “balance,” and why starting now beats waiting for Monday. There’s a rapid-fire “Don’t Not Do It” segment reacting to gym TikToks, a spirited debate on discipline vs. circumstance, and a reminder that the body stays coachable at any age if you just start.

Then the phones light up: Mackenzie Parkes (Training Mate Dallas) asks how to turn training into a career while prepping for Hyrox, cue the crew’s playbook on white-belt curiosity, “industry of poaching”, authenticity, scheduling your own workouts like client appointments, and sharing competition prep without alienating clients. Amanda Casillo (Fit By Amanda) calls in about launching a sold-out Women’s Lift Club without burning out, so the team gets tactical: plan in short cycles, align with your partner, protect home base, and build sustainably. Expect laughs, straight talk, and practical coaching takeaways you can use today.

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Callers:

Mackenzie Parkes:

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Amanda Casillo:

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