MADcast Podcast with Dave Tillman

About MADcast Podcast with Dave Tillman

Dave Tillman has been a pioneer in health and fitness for over two decades. He has spent the majority of that time under the learning tree of trainers, coaches and doctors from around the world. He has shared his knowledge to athletes within his gym. Now in podcast form, he will share his experiences and interview his athletes. His "MAD" athletes come from all walks of life. Each athlete you listen to will have a story to share in their own fitness journey.

Publisher

Hosted by David Tillman and Produced by Russell Allen

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Sept 2020

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

103 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Mount Rushmore of Horror with Brian....and Summer

   🎃 IT’S OFFICIALLY SPOOKY SEASON! 👻 October has arrived, and the MADcast Podcast is getting into the Halloween spirit with our Mount Rushmore of Horror! We’re bringing back a guest we always love having on the show, Brian Gregory, who joins Big Dave and Producer Russ as our third Mount Rushmore contender. But this isn’t your typical Mount Rushmore debate… We’re breaking down four different categories: 🔪 Greatest Horror Villain🎬 Greatest Horror Movie😱 Scariest Horror Movie❓ And one completely unexpected wildcard category… You’ll have to listen to the entire episode to find out what that fourth Mount Rushmore spot is—and trust us, this one takes the conversation in a direction none of us expected! At the end of the episode, YOU get to decide who built the best Mount Rushmore of Horror! Will it be Big Dave? Producer Russ? Or our special guest Brian Gregory? Listen to all three selections and then cast your vote! But that’s not all… We also have a FOURTH special guest joining the conversation. That’s right—Summer returns to MADcast to give her own take on the Mount Rushmore of Horror… although her version might be a little less horrifying than ours. 😂 You’ll have to hear it to understand! It’s a fun, ridiculous, debate-filled episode packed with horror movies, villains, unexpected picks, disagreements, laughs, and plenty of surprises. So grab a beer, turn down the lights, and get ready for the MADcast Mount Rushmore of Horror! 🎃🍺 And as always, support the crew at InTheCrew512.com (http://inthecrew512.com/) and use code MADCAST at checkout to save 15%! Enjoy the show! 🤘

2. 

   13 Sept 2026

   From Football Comebacks to Life Lessons - Hook Em Horns!

   Texas’ wild comeback over Ohio State sets the stage for a fast, funny, and thoughtful conversation with Big Dave and Producer Russ. From football and fitness to watches, music, parenting, and podcasting, they cover it all with plenty of humor and honest life lessons. They discuss: The impact of Texas’ shocking comeback Fitness, strength, and teaching kids proper form Boog’s growth in CrossFit, volleyball, and leadership Rejection, mistakes, and the value of discomfort Watches, knives, content creation, and business Music debates featuring Dolly Parton, Slipknot, E40, and Michael Jackson How 9/11, the internet, and COVID changed the way people live It’s part sports talk, part gear discussion, and part old-fashioned life advice—like sitting down with two friends who can jump from football to parenting without missing a beat.

3. 

   1 Sept 2026

   From Juvie and Gunfire to CrossFit Success - Big Donnie's Story

   Three beers, one incredible story, and a reminder that the right environment can change everything. Big Donnie opens up about growing up in California, getting pulled into trouble early, and the exact moment he realized he had to leave to build a different life. From juvie and a gunshot that forced a total reset, to finding his footing in San Jose, Las Vegas, Houston, and eventually Austin, this episode is equal parts raw, funny, and unexpectedly inspiring.We break down: How a tough childhood and a single mom shaped his mindset The incident that made him cut ties and start over Why community, fitness, and music became the pillars of his new life How he went from running on instinct to building a career in IT support The origin story of his CrossFit and Hyrox obsession The hilarious, chaotic way he met his wife from Kyrgyzstan Big Dave and Donnie also go deep on the old-school lessons that still matter now - toughness, independence, fatherhood, and knowing when to walk away from a bad situation before it becomes your identity.If you need a story about resilience, reinvention, and what happens when you stop accepting the life in front of you, this one hits hard. Perfect for anyone who loves honest conversation, fitness talk, wrestling stories, and real-life proof that you can absolutely change course.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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