Garth Bouldin is proof you do not need a massive platform to be a massive presence. He is Gunnar’s next door neighbor, the owner of Gateway Tire, and the kind of guy who makes you believe customer service and character still matter.

What starts as a funny story about Gunnar outbidding him for the property next door turns into a real conversation about trust, relationships, and why people come back for the person long after the sets and reps, or the tires and brakes, are handled. Garth breaks down how he thinks about time, follow through, and taking care of people without needing to be asked twice. The crew also gets into purpose, patience, and what happens when your identity is tied to having somewhere to go and something to work toward. It’s funny, grounded, unexpectedly thoughtful, and a reminder that the basics still work: show up, do what you said you would do, and take care of people.

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Garth Bouldin:

Personal Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/garthb12)

Gateway Tire Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/gatewayoffroad)

Garth’s Radio Show!

High School Power Hour:

Airs every Friday Night from 9-11pm on 104.5 the Zone

Direct Link - (https://omny.fm/shows/high-school-power-hour)

X - (https://x.com/HSpowerhour)

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/hspowerhour/)

About Garth:

By day, Garth Bouldin is a mild-mannered executive, keeping Gateway Tire in Franklin humming with happy customers. But after that, he’s one of the staunchest supporters of high school athletics in Williamson County.

Bouldin has combined his work and his passion. Gateway Tire, along with The Trophy House and WAKM-AM (950), sponsors a player of the week award in football and basketball, and follows that up with a player of the year award for county athletes. This will mark the sixth year for the awards.

When he moved to Williamson County 24 years, the landscape was different, with far fewer schools and teams. Now the presentation of weekly awards allows Bouldin and his business to continue to recognize the entire county, even though it has grown.

Bouldin himself has become a local celebrity of sorts in the process. He appears often on Terry Merrell’s Thursday sports-talk show on WAKM-AM radio during the football and basketball season, and on many Friday nights can be found helping Merrell and color analyst Stormy Mitchell fill up the football half-time periods with insightful observations and thoughts.

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Your questions, our hot seat. In this Q& A episode, we break down HIIT fatigue, why most people are under-recovering instead of overtraining, and how to cycle heavy lifts, isometrics, and bodyweight work when life gets busy. We debate the Smith machine, talk through real paths to “success” in the industry, and show how body composition can change at 40 and beyond with basic habits done well. Expect straight answers, training ideas you can steal, and the reminder that consistency and curiosity beat perfection every time.

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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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