PODCAST
Host Andrew Romeo dives deep into topics related to health, fitness, nutrition, mindset and balance . . . anything that will help YOU find your strength. The goal is for you to gain the knowledge you need to perform at your best, and be your happiest, both inside and outside the gym.
FINDING YOUR STRENGTH RADIO
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Season 1 Episode 18: Brandon Learned - High-Jumps, Beer Miles, and Coronavirus Sex Guidelines
We're back! This week we're talking to Brandon Learned about physical therapy, high-school track, an upcoming event getting delayed, and more!
Season 1 Episode 17: Joe Consolini - COVID-19 Updates and more!
Hope you're all staying safe during the COVID-19 lockdown. We're doing our best to continue releasing podcasts, and this week we're talking to Coach Joe Consolini!
Season 1 Episode 16: Nina O'Connor - Bikini Contests, Bikram Yoga, and Bridal Weightloss
This week we're talking to RA member Nina! She talks about her experience winning the Women's Scaled division of the RA open, her adventure through bikini contests, her journey to become a yoga instructor, and more!
Season 1 Episode 15: 2020 RA Open Recap
Rome and Evan go over the 2020 RA Open. Rome shares his thoughts on programming the test, Evan shares his thoughts on completing the tests (mostly how they hurt) and they talk a little bit about strategy and how you can improve in competitions like the open.
Season 1 Episode 14: Pete Paluch - Milkmen, Motocross, and Machine Shops
This week we're talking to RA member Pete Paluch about his love of Starbucks Coffee, his milk delivery service, his history in Motocross racing, and his family's Machine shop.
Season 1 Episode 13: Tim Rice - Surgery, Salsa Jars, and Shrugs
This week we're talking to RA Member Tim Rice (AKA Upper Body Tim). We talk about running, Tim's affinity for upper body strength, some of the craziest things he's seen in the hospital, and how to avoid injuries in your athletics endeavors.
Season 1 Episode 12: Deb Collins - Industrial Design, Cycling Accidents, and Coffee Shops
This week we're talking to RA member Deb Collins! Deb currently owns and runs Common Grounds Cafe in Wilbraham and also has experience with Industrial Design, Marketing, and much more!
Season 1 Episode 11: James Stephenson - Concussions, Cars, and Competition
This week we're talking to RA member James Stephenson about his history in football, his rise as an entrepreneur, growing his car shop and radio show, and his drive to always be a better version of himself.
Season 1 Episode 10: Sara Skarp - Audiology, Fake IDs, and Skiing the World
This week we're talking to OG Romeo Athletics member Sara Skarp about her work as an audiologist, her college career, some stories from back in the early days of the gym, and her journeys to ski around the world!
Season 1 Episode 9: Pat O'Connor - Weightloss, Sales Skills, and Becoming an Ironman
This week we're talking to RA member Pat O'Connor. We talk about Pat's new year goals including losing weight, switching to a new job in medical sales, and completing his first ever 70.3 Ironman event in Maine!
Season 1 Episode 8: Gary Valentine - Weightlifting, Steroids, and Overtraining
This week we're talking to Gary Valentine! 2003 and 2013 World Masters Olympic Weightlifting Champion and Team Connecticut Head Coach.
Season 1 Episode 7: Sara Melikian - Fitbits, Olympic Hockey, and Skiing Accidents
This week we're talking to community member Sara. She shares on her life changes with moving to Boston for a new job, working in the biotech field, competitive hockey backgrounds, sports injuries, and her current role as a professional cyclocross athlete!
Season 1 Episode 6: Yosh Stoklosa - Drinking Stories, DNA Tests, and Olympic Weightlifting
This week on the podcast we're talking to RA coach Yosh! We get into his background coming from Korea, Youth Sports, Meeting Rome, Weightlifting, and More!
Season 1 Episode 5: New Year / New Goals
It's the last podcast of the decade! In this shorter episode, Rome and Evan talk about their goals for 2020 and how you can set and accomplish your own goals.
Season 1 Episode 4: Kristin Fredericksen - Hearing Loss, Yoga, and True Love
This week we're talking to gym member Kristin Fredericksen! She shares some insights into the mom life, her history with sports and Crossfit, hiking the Appalachian trail and meeting her true love.
Season 1 Episode 3: Matt Wakelee - Youth Sports, Arts and Crafts, and Olympic Lifting
This week on the podcast we're talking to RA member Matt Wakelee - we talk about his experience in youth sports, his past job as a manager at Michaels, his college experience and his focus on Olympic Weightlifting.
Season 1 Episode 2: Jay Therrien - Rockstars, Work/Life Balance, and Coaching Coaches
This week on the podcast we're talking to RA member Jay Therrien - we talk about his life on tour with famous musicians, his job as a coach, and how his mindset and motivation have changed over the years.
Season 1 Episode 1: Meet Rome and Evan
We made a podcast! In this first episode of RA Radio Rome and Evan get into their backstories a bit and talk about the goals for this podcast.