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The Rhody Strength Podcast

Dr. Matthew Sweeney, Physical Therapistwww.strengthandsportpt.com
Conversations with local athletes, businesses and friends in Rhode Island. Hosted by Dr. Matt Sweeney of Strength & Sport PT. Website: www.strengthandsportpt.com
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Episodes

#42: Dave Ethier of Providence Barbell Club: Olympic Weightlifting, Folk Fest & Disc Golf

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/joroprotein/ @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/phazesportswellness/ @phazesportswellness Always a great time with Coach Dave over at Providence Barbell club. In this podcast we talk disc golf, music and of course, we take a a deep...

Jun 24, 20221 hr 48 minSeason 1Ep. 42

#41: GDRX5: Ryan Tanguay of the Amoskeag Classic

We are proud to release episode #41 with Ryan Tanguay, the person behind the Amoskeag Classic “New England’s Premier Two-Day Individual CrossFit Competition”. We had a really cool conversation about his story, the “Why” behind the competition, and a sneak preview of the event. Hope you enjoy! Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% o...

Jun 08, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 41

#40: Tina Hong: Playing the Inner Game in Golf & Life

We are proud to release episode #40 with Tina Hong, an executive health coach working locally in Rhode Island & abroad. Tina specializes in helping mid-lifers their bodies & minds to achieve goals they never thought possible. Tina is an avid golfer, and finds many parallels in the sport, life & her work with clients. Hope you enjoy! Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 40

#39: Sydney Collins: Competitive Weightlifter, Hockey Coach, & Engineer

We are proud to release episode #38 with Sydney Collins: weightlifter, engineer & hockey coach. Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/joroprotein/ @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/phazesportswellness/ @phazesportswellness We had a great time with Sydney Collins. ...

May 25, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 39

#38: Scott Leech: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at The University of Rhode Island

We are proud to release episode #37 with Scott Leech, the head strength and conditioning coach at URI. Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/joroprotein/ @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/phazesportswellness/ @phazesportswellness We had a great time hanging out with S...

May 18, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 38

#37: GDRX4: Bern Prince: The Invictus Boston Invitational

We are proud to release our 4th episode in the Game Day RX series with Bern Prince. Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order. https://www.joroprotein.com/ Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% your order at: https://phazesports.com/ Stay tuned for the LIVE STREAM, which will be produced by the Rhody Strength Podcast on June 19th (Juneteenth). Our crew had an awesome time at Invictus Boston at the Fenway location. First we received...

May 11, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 37

#36: GDRX3: Steve Tripp of The Top Strength Project: Competing in Strongman & Powerlifting

We are very excited to release our 3rd episode of the Game Day RX series. We would also like to give a huge thank you to our local Rhode Island sponsors. Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order. https://www.joroprotein.com/ Phaze CBD: Use Core SSPT20 for 20% off your order. Check them out at: https://phazesports.com/ Summary: We had an awesome time hanging out with Steve Tripp at The Top Strength Project in Pawtucket RI. We even had the opportunity to have some fun w...

May 03, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 36

#35 Dan Heaney: Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) Coaching, Business & Fitness

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order. https://www.joroprotein.com/ Phaze CBD: Use Code: SSPT20 for 20% off your order at: https://phazesports.com/ Had a great time catching up with Dan. We talk about his work with NCI Coaching. We get into his history of how he first started getting into fitness & opening a gym. We talk current favorite training styles, "Knees over toes guy", business, coaching others, being coached, and running Spartan Fitness 360 during the ...

Apr 22, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 35

#34 Jared Fahey: Frogman Swim, Coach, Personal Trainer, Navy Veteran

Episode backstory: Had an awesome time hanging out & podcasting with Jared. I started the day early at his 6:00AM class, getting crushed by some cardio circuits led by Jared. Then we drove to the Fit Factory and I watched him crush the 22.1 open workout. From there we refueled with some outstanding breakfast at the Farmer’s Daughter. Next stop was the gun range, where we fired off some shots in the 20 degree weather at metal targets. Then we were ready to podcast. Of note….after the podcast ...

Apr 01, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 24

#33: GDRX2: Jess Donahue & Matt Early: CF Open Recap & Quarterfinals Preview

Game Day RX Second Episode of Game Day RX. Our new series with co-host Coach Jeff of CrossFit Windrose that discusses local RI CrossFit competitions, competitors & all things CrossFit in Rhode Island. Today's episode is joined by Jess Donahue & Matt Early. Jess is an athlete under Jeff's Team at CF Windrose & a coach of Tilt & CF 781. Jess was also an NCAA Division I cross country athlete, and coached an NCAA Division III team. Matt is also an athlete under Jeff's Team at CF Wind...

Mar 24, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 33

#32: Justin Wright of Invictus Fitness & Inkjett Productions

Show Notes: Episode #32 Justin Wright of Invictus Fitness & Inkjett Productions Had a great time hanging out with Justin at Invictus Fitness, Back Bay in Boston. We talk fitness, coaching, training & film. Justin was a prior head coach at Invictus Boston, a CrossFit games athlete at the highest level, a professional Grid league competitor. Justin has a passion for film and he has an independent start up company (inkjett productions) for his commercial projects. Certs: CF-L3 Catalysts USA...

Mar 17, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 32

#31: Tanner Baldauf: Owner of CrossFit Providence

Had an awesome time hanging out and chatting with Tanner over some fresh coffee from @whiteelectriccoffee https://www.instagram.com/whiteelectriccoffee/ We discuss his favorites: coffee, breakfast spots, sneakers, books, podcasts. We discuss his athletic history in Lacrosse & fitness. We discuss his journey from being an accountant to becoming an owner of a CrossFit gym. We discuss the origins of CFP. Originally started in May 2007. On the list of (still active) affiliates, CrossFit Providen...

Feb 24, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 30

#30: GDRX1: Matt Early: CF Open Preview & FOTC Recap

First Episode of Game Day RX. Our new series with co-host Coach Jeff of CrossFit Windrose that discusses local RI CrossFit competitions, competitors & all things CrossFit in Rhode Island. Today's episode is joined by Matt Early, athlete & coach of One Asterisk CrossFit. We discuss his recent comp at Fittest of the Coast, The RI 2022 CrossFit open preview, RI 2021 individual rankings, and RI 2022 open preview. We also discuss RI affiliate rankings, something that hasn't been ever done bef...

Feb 18, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 30

#29: Sam Pascale, Matt Early & Tim Ferraro: Fittest of The Coast (Immediate Post Comp)

Fun episode to do immediately post comp at Fittest of the Coast Team Comp in South Carolina. We break down each workout. How these guys felt. What went well. And what needs improvement. Great conversation enjoyed over some celebratory #MillerLites. Enjoy! Athletes: - Matt Early, CF-L1. Coach at One Asterisk https://www.instagram.com/mattearly37/?hl=en @mattearly37 - Sam Pascale, CF-L1. Coach at One Asterisk https://www.instagram.com/srp4_/?hl=en @srp4_ Coaches: - Tim Ferraro, CF-L2. Coach at Cro...

Feb 07, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 29

#28: Joe Hoye: Fat Loss, Muscle Gains & Coaching Remotely

Had a great time chopping it up with Joe Hoye, owner of Hoye Fitness. We talk coaching for weight loss, hypertrophy, programming, diet, nutrition, CrossFit, Dave Castro, the benefits & struggles of remote coaching, and his journey to owning his own business. Joe has an interesting journey: from his work as a surgical technician, to his time in living Hawaii, and now his to his current home in Vermont. Hope you enjoy! "If you continue to wait until you'r ready, you'll be waiting for your enti...

Feb 01, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 28

#27: Conor Murphy: Big Night Fitness, Fitness on Tour, CrossFit Seminar Staff

Great time with Conor Murphy in Boston. We talk Big Night Fitness, Going on tour with world renowned DJs, CrossFit Seminar Staff, & WOD on the Waves. We talk Fitness, diet, life-balance and programming for the general population, athletes and everything in between. Conor Murphy: @conortmurphy https://www.instagram.com/conortmurphy/ Big Night Fitness @bignightfitness https://www.instagram.com/bignightfitness/ One book that has impacted your life- "A Message to Garcia" Favorite Podcast- Bryan ...

Jan 24, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 27

#25: Coach Johnny & Coach Alu: Power Monkey Camp, Tactical Games & Nitro Coffee

Episode #25. Big milestone. Happy to share it with two incredible guests: Coach Johnny & Coach Alu. Had a great time talking with John & Alu on Various topics including their journey with fitness & CrossFit, Van Life, Moving to Florida & Power Monkey Camp. And of course Nitro Coffee. Hope you enjoy! Check out Power Monkey Camp: @powermonkeycamp https://www.instagram.com/powermonkeycamp/?hl=en Check out the Nitro Bar: @thenitrobar https://www.instagram.com/thenitrobar_/?hl=en Chec...

Jan 14, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 25

#24: Tracie Hall: Finding Fitness, The HGTV Dream Home, Dare to Dream Ranch, and Barks & Brews

Had an incredible conversation with Tracie! Tracie has made an incredible transformation over the past year in her fitness, which in turn has lead to huge positive impacts in many other parts of her life. We had a great time talking fitness, mindset, goals and habits. Hope you enjoy! Topics include: Being a Rhode Island realtor Selling the HGTV dream home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XQDfRzD-PE Finding consistency & enjoyment with fitness Barks & Brews fundraiser for military vets &a...

Jan 04, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 24

#23: Chase Bigham: D1 Golf, Florida Gulf Coast & C4 Pre-Workout

Jordan episode! #23... With Chase Bigham. I had a great time chatting with Chase all things golf, training and recovery. Chase had some great insights on what it takes to be a D1 golfer, from the academics, the day to day routine, work on the field and in the training room. This was our first remote interview, coming in all the way from Florida. Hope you enjoy! Follow & say hi to Chase at @chasebigham https://www.instagram.com/chasebigham/?hl=en...

Dec 23, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 23

#22: Dr. Allie Quick of Mae Physio: Expert in Pelvic Health & PT for Moms

Had a great time catching up and chatting with Allie about all things pelvic health. Allie owns & operates Mae physio a speciality PT clinic in Newport RI that offers PT for moms. Check Allie out at https://maephysio.com/ Follow Allie on Instagram: @mae_physio https://www.instagram.com/@mae_physio "Why Choose Mae" Mae Physiotherapy offers physical therapy services for mom from preconception through the fourth trimester, and beyond. From the comfort of your own home or our beautiful clinic sp...

Dec 15, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 22

#21: Amber Wrench: Trainer, Athlete & Buisness Owner

Had a great time chatting it up with Amber regarding all things training including how she got started, biggest lessons & advice for beginners. She also had a sleeper favorite breakfast pick with the Steak & Eggs at the Cozy Grill in Warwick. Check out her “Get Peachy” & “Train” programs. Current Favorite Books: You Are a Badass, The Big Leap, Can’t Hurt me She is taking new clients & She is hiring hiring personal trainers! Shoot her a DM. Follow Amber: @Amber_Wrench https://www....

Dec 03, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 21

#20: Casey of Island Wellness: Cryo, Sauna & Mike Posner

Had a great time chopping it up with Casey Sanginario, buisness owner of Island Wellness. We talked about the services at island wellness including cyro, sauna, recovery and of course… a little bit about Drift cafe and Mike Posner! Reach out to Casey on IG: Follow the Island Wellness Center on IG: @Islandwellnesscenter https://www.instagram.com/islandwellnesscenter/?hl=en Follow Casey on IG:@caseysanginario https://www.instagram.com/caseysanginario/?hl=en Check out the center at https://theislan...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 20

#19: Rebecca Sumner: Trainer, Coach & Competitor: The power of “tapping” to enhance sports performance & overall wellness

Had a great conversation with Rebecca about training, competing in fitness and her pysch background. Rebecca currently coaches group classes at BullfrogFit, she subs in spin classes at BeYou cycle, and teaches a Kettlebell class at Peak Fitness. Rebecca also uses a technique called "tapping" in combination with her background in psychology to help all atheltes & clients overcome obstacles and break through plateaus. Reach out to & follow Rebecca at : @madd_max https://www.instagram.com/m...

Nov 17, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 19

#18: Dr. Ross "Turbo" Levine: Pro Fighter & Physical Therapist

Had a great conversation with Ross. Ross is a fighter under Karate Combat. He is also a doctor of physical therapy working for Restore PT in Cranston Rhode Island. Karate combat is the first professional, full-contact karate league, hosting worldwide events since April 2018. Ross is a Middleweight fighter currently 5-0 with 3 KO. He has the fastest KO in GLORY Welterweight Debut History. He also has the 2019 KO of the Year Favorite recent book: Tim Grover- winning Follow him on IG: @ross_turbo_l...

Nov 11, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 18

#17: Jeremiah O'Connor: Owner of BullFrogFit, Natural Pro Bodybuilding Champ (x3) & Award Winning Personal Trainer

Jeremiah O’Connor Natural Pro Bodybuilding Champ x3 Had a great conversation with Jeremiah regarding his journey into fitness, starting BullFrogFit, and opening the BullFrogFit Performance Center. We shot this right after surfing (Jeremiah) and duck diving (me) some pretty gnarly swells during Hurricane Larry. Jeremiah is also is an outdoors enthusiast and you can often see him trekking up a 4,000 footer in NH or windsurfing the beach. Check out the BullFrogFit Performance Center at https://www....

Nov 02, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 17

#16: Chef Daniel: Tequila, Coffee, CrossFit & Guadalajara

Chef de Partie: Daniel Alejandro Enriquez Tapia Great conversation with Daniel over some coffee (at first) and then some tequila (to finish). Topics include: Guadalajara, CrossFit, Working a 99 hour week during the pandemic and Working as one of the chefs at the Vanderbilt in Newport. Give Daniel a follow at @daet77 https://www.instagram.com/daet77/ From Google: “Guadalajara is a city in western Mexico. It’s known for tequila and mariachi music, both born in Jalisco, the state of which Guadalaja...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 16

#15: Jesse Botelho: Fighting, Meditation & Ironman Training

Had a great conversation with Jesse Botelho regarding kick boxing, Muay Thai, completing x3 Iron Man events, training, & recovery. Jesse has a fight coming up October 23rd in Melrose MA under The No Boundary Fight XII event this Saturday (6:30-11:30pm). Jesse fights for Pride Martial Arts in South Kingston Rhode Island. @pridemartialartsri https://www.instagram.com/pridemartialartsri/ You can connect to Jesse via IG at @jkolove123 https://www.instagram.com/jkolove123/...

Oct 19, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 15

#14: Jeff Arnold: CrossFit Windrose, Competing, Eating Clean & Dog Food.

Great Conversation with Jeff. Jeff is a coach & Co-owner over at CrossFit Windrose. His girlfriend Ann is a Nutritionist currently working with precision nutrition. Together they walk & walk in eating clean and have a great knowledge base on how food choices can affect health & performance (and their dog food! Shoutout Dora). Jeff has coached CF athletes in both smaller local comps & bigger regional comps. He also regularly competes in team & individual CF events. Book Recs: ...

Oct 12, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 14

#13: Taylor Scarpaci: Discipline vs. Motivation, Following your Passion & Florida Beach Bummin'

Taylor is a ISSA certified personal trainer who just moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. She is a Rhode Island/ Massachusetts local who previously worked out of BullFrogFit (Portsmouth RI). Taylor has a great story of how she stated with personal training, following your passion, and how to distinguish motivation versus discipline. Hope you enjoy. "Know your Limitations and Defy Them" If you are looking for a trainer, shoot her a message and give her a follow on https://www.instagram.com/tayscarpa...

Oct 05, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 12
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