Best Tony Kurkowski Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 251 - Foundation of Bones 1:21:51

13d ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Pinball: We talk about Jack Danger becoming Stern Pinball's Head of Community and then hit a couple pinball topics a listener submitted: if Predator could work with a more historic approach to art and what is our preferred size of LCD screen for pinball.Video Games: We talk Donkey Kong Bonanza, Microsoft thriving while laying off folks, Hasbro doin…

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The Path to Optimal Health and Vitality w/ Mike Salemi 48:30

21d ago48:30

48:30

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Mike Salemi is a men’s performance coach, creator of the Vital Man Collective, and host of The Path podcast. In this conversation, Mike Salemi shares his journey from a competitive athlete to a holistic coach focusing on men's vitality and strength. He discusses the importance of personal experiences in shaping h…

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Episode 250 - Iconic 1:09:26

27d ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Pinball: We have no news so thanks to listeners we discuss pinball art and then play a game: Marry, Love, Old Yeller.Video Games: We talk video game movies and TV shows, the official end of a voice-acting strike, the fall of the Wargaming game, the FBI dealing with Nintendo ROM sites, Dragon Quest 7 remake coming (someday), reports that King employ…

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Primal Foundations w/ Tony Pascolla 55:26

28d ago55:26

55:26

Welcome to the Strength Connection. Tony Pascolla is a Physical Education teacher (Chicago,IL), strength coach, StrongFirst Kettlebell & Barbell Instructor, personal trainer, and carnivore/fasting coach. He is also the host of the Primal Foundations Podcast, where he explores topics related to strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle optimizatio…

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The Science of Strength after 40 w/ Geoff Neupert 54:58

1M ago54:58

54:58

Welcome to the Strength Connection! One of the most popular guests ever to come on the show, Geoff Neupert of Chasing Strength is back for the 3rd time on the podcast. Geoff’s ability to refine, and articulate the principles of strengths is top shelf, and has been a huge help to me and many others in strength, health and fitness. In this episode, I…

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Episode 249 - Steelbound for Battlefield 1:07:53

1M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Pinball: We discuss Stern Pinball's new premium version of Jaws for the 50th Anniversary of the film, For Amusement Only's newly announced title Steelbound for the P3, CGC's delay on Cactus Canyon Expansion kits, and finally a discussion topic on what it means to be a pinball collector.Video Games: We talk about Summer Games Done Quick, Helldivers …

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The 5 Fundamentals of Optimal Health w/ Jim Laird 50:17

2M ago50:17

50:17

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Jim Laird is a dedicated strength and conditioning coach with a career spanning back to 1997. He has helped everyone from casual fitness enthusiasts to professional athletes in the NFL, CFL, LPGA, and MLB achieve their goals. Jim's unique approach focuses on getting results efficiently. His motto, "Training Smart…

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Episode 248 - Get to Da Pinball! 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Pinball: We spend most of this segment going over our thoughts on Pinball Brother's revealed Predator Pinball. We also talk about the AI scandal surrounding JJP's Harry Potter, our thoughts on Stern's code release states, and how we would retheme a host of existing pinball machines.Video Games: We talk about the Xbox games showcase, a change in lea…

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Strength, Body Image, and Empathy w/ James Cappola 46:24

2M ago46:24

46:24

Welcome to the Strength Connection! I’ve been a fan of the message and insights that James Cappola has created for a while, so it was truly special to have him come on the podcast. James is the owner of Zero Shortcuts Training, and a coach dedicated to the truth and principles of the client/coach relationship and the power of kindness and empathy. …

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Win Your Next Hour w/ Danny Lehr 59:58

2M ago59:58

59:58

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Danny Lehr is a speaker, entrepreneur, author, and former competitive athlete who’s obsessed with helping people accomplish their biggest dreams… one hour at a time. He’s the author of Win Your Next Hour, a high-impact guide for getting unstuck and taking bold action when life feels overwhelming. As the co-founde…

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Episode 247 - You're a Wizard, JJP 1:32:05

2M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Pinball: We spend most of this segment going over our thoughts on JJP's finally revealed Harry Potter Pinball. Note that after the video game segment we talk a bit about Predator and Cuphead in the pinball world.Video Games: We talk about the Switch 2 release, EA dropping Black Panther, a remaster of Final Fantasy Tactics, Summer Game Fest announce…

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How to Live in Total Abundance w/ Frank Parisi 49:21

3M ago49:21

49:21

Welcome to the Strength Connection! One of the most anticipated episodes of the show, Frank Parisi joins me to talk faith, abundance, and coming back from the dead to live on purpose. A motivational keynote speaker and networking mogul, Frank brings his expertise to life by giving the blueprint from recovery to fulfillment. Alongside his storytelli…

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Episode 246 - What if Gottlieb & Williams Returned? 55:05

3M ago55:05

55:05

Pinball: We briefly discuss that it seems JJP's Harry Potter pinball is delayed, cover some listener emails, and then have a discussion topic on what pinball company would we resurrect to compete in today's market.Video Games: We talk about a bunch of video game movies being worked on, Embracer's reorganization, Gearbox grinding people's gears, and…

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Ep 288: Built to Last w/ David Amerland 53:30

3M ago53:30

53:30

Welcome to the Strength Connection! David Amerland is a writer focused on how human behavior is shaped by modern forces, especially technology, and how that shift impacts our health, culture, and stories. After building a career in marketing and publishing several successful business books, he expanded into the wellness space with Built to Last, a …

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Ep 287: Hula Hoops, Boating and Mindset w/ Amy Guerrier 52:35

3M ago52:35

52:35

Welcome to the Strength Connection! I true renaissance woman is the best way to describe Amy Guerrier. Professional Hula-Hooper, clown, top tier high performance coach, and lives full-time on a boat documenting her experiences on her Youtube Channel AbsoBOATely fabulous, Amy is a wealth of knowledge and insight into the power of play, breath, and m…

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Episode 245 - World Poker Tour Remastered? 50:04

3M ago50:04

50:04

Pinball: We briefly discuss how Kong and Dune are doing, go over a couple listener emails, and then pick five Stern games we think would be interesting for the Remaster treatment.Video Games: We talk about Overwatch's unionization, Nintendo wanting to brick their systems for cheating, EA having more layoffs, and Xbox raising the price on their year…

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Ep 286: Dear Coach w/ Dr. Sara Erdner 55:18

3M ago55:18

55:18

Welcome to the Strength Connection! This was one of the most insightful and interesting conversations about communication I’ve had on the show. Dr. Sara Erdner is Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CPMC), and PhD in Sports Psychology and Motor behavior, and the Author of Dear Coach: What I wish I could have told you. Dr. Erdner asked athlet…

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Episode 244 - Kong Smash Without Rhythm 1:03:04

4M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Pinball: We go over the new reveals of Dune Pinball from Barrels of Fun and King Kong: Myth of Terror Island Pinball from Stern Pinball.Video Games: We cover the Resident Evil 4 and Oblivion remakes, Funstock stopping orders to the USA over tariffs, and all the Switch 2 pre-order drama also driven by tariffs.Episode Links:Knapp Arcade article on Ba…

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Ep 285: An Invincible Mindset w/ Howard Falco 48:11

4M ago48:11

48:11

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Howard Falco is a spiritual teacher, mental strength coach, and the author of I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering the Experience of Life. Howard teaches next-level mindfulness to individuals, and college, Olympic, and professional athletes and coaches in almost every …

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Episode 243 - Bang a Gong 1:01:51

4M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Pinball: We summarize what we know about the upcoming King Kong pinball from Stern, Dune from Barrels of Fun, and Harry Potter from Jersey Jack. We also discuss what companies have indicated regarding the impact of USA tariffs.Video Games: We cover all the information we have about Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console.Episode Links:Stern Pinball's …

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Ep 284: Breaking through Addiction w/ Zara Gemilyan 46:23

4M ago46:23

46:23

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Zara Gemilyan, co-founder of West Valley Detox and Celebrated Consulting, and Mrs. California Globe and Mrs. Armenia Globe joins me on the show. Coming from an addiction driving relationship, her time in pageantry where she began telling her story, and creating a customized facility to help those recovering from …

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Episode 242 - Texas Pinball Festival 2025 Recap 1:21:29

5M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

Pinball: We summarize the new games we played at TPF 2025 and discuss some other aspects related to the show.Video Games: We cover Ubisoft's new subsidiary, Warner Brothers cancelling an expansion to Hogwarts Legacy, and information out of the latest Nintendo Direct.Episode Links:Marco Specialties: https://www.marcospecialties.com/control/mainShow …

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Ep 283: Creating Massive Clarity in Your Vision w/ Carrie Campbell 49:06

5M ago49:06

49:06

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Truly one of the most insightful, passionate and powerful people I’ve ever met, Carrie Campbell is back on the podcast. A 25+ year coach and clinical counselor, Carrie is one of the premier minds in the mindset performance space, and she has been on a mission in her program Her-dentity over the past year to “leav…

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Ep 282 Aleks Salkin: The Insider's Guide to Kettlebell Complexes 1:02:30

5M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Welcome to the Strength Connection! One of my favorite people comes back on the show to talk strength and Kettlebell complexes. Aleks Salkin has been one of the premier coaches in hardstyle strength for years, and has been a guest on the Strength Connection numerous times. In this new episode, we dive into Aleks’ most recent book, The Kick-Ass Insi…

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Episode 241 - The Cake is a Lie 40:00

5M ago40:00

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Pinball: We cover the indications that Multimorphic has Portal is their next P3 theme, and read some listener emails.Video Games: We cover Scopely buying Pokemon, Forza Horizon 5 coming to Playstation, Xbox rumors on their next console, the Switch 2, Chrono Trigger's 30th anniversary, an AI-related leak from Sony, Ubisoft exploring the launch of a …

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Ep 281 Brian Hite: Flow under Fire 48:44

5M ago48:44

48:44

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Brian Hite, Ph.D., is "The High-Stakes Performance Whisperer," blending over 30 years as a professional stuntman with advanced expertise in performance psychology. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and a Master’s in Sport Psychology, Brian helps leaders, athletes, first responders, and creatives see throu…

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Episode 240 - Monster Hunting Listener Emails 1:09:10

6M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Pinball: We cover a thimble full of news, and announce the 4th annual PiNBVALL DeGENeRaTE awards, but then rely on listener emails to save us, which they do. We talk prediction on several things, reshape the Pinside Top 10, and even have a listener-submitted Rumor Corner!Video Games: We cover Marvel Rivals layoffs, Niantic looking for a new owner, …

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Ep 280 Jeremy Strawn: Confident vs. Comfortable 56:40

6M ago56:40

56:40

Welcome to the Strength Connection! This was truly one of the most enjoyable conversations. Jeremy Strawn is a fantastic coach from Ralston Creek Crossfit, and tremendously insightful in connecting physical and mental performance. His breakdown of confident vs. comfortable was one I hadn’t heard before, and left me thinking quite a bit. So many gre…

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Episode 239 - Tombstone 56:26

6M ago56:26

56:26

Warning: The first 25+ minutes are an in-depth discussion of the Western film genre. You have been warned!Pinball: We cover Stern Pinball's Dungeons and Dragons LE version having node board ten issues, talk about a delay on DPX's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland production, the new company Ramp's Pinball, and answer a listener email regarding The G…

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Ep 279 Kimberly Kesting: Change Your Story, Change Your Life 1:05:40

6M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Kimberly Kesting is a Mindset Performance Coach, and co-host of Get Enlifted. Her experience in personal transformation, eliminating self-doubt and storywork is truly inspiring, and she shares all the details of her experience in changing her body and mind, the early days of coaching, to specifically help…

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Ep 278 Eric Fasciani: Build Unstoppable Resilience 51:34

6M ago51:34

51:34

Welcome to the Strength Connection! How things evolve throughout life when aiming up in your physical and mental strength was the major focus in this great conversation with Eric Fasciani. Eric is the owner/founder of Crossfit Souhegan, and Level 3 Enlifted Mindset coach, recently celebrating 10 years of operation at CFS. From early struggles and l…

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Ep 277 Laken Summerville: Creating your Strongest Story 52:24

7M ago52:24

52:24

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Laken Summerville is a mindset performance specialist at Greenlight Personal Training and Rejuvenating Health in Ashburn. From her experience as a top tier Crossfit Athlete and coaching high performers, her insights on changing your internal story, and specific practices to enhance your mental performance is trul…

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Episode 238 - This or That 56:10

7M ago56:10

56:10

Pinball: We cover several emails relating to prior topics and Dennis's inability to pronounce certain words. We discuss the sub-$1,000 planned Alice Goes to Wonderland from Wonderland Amusements and also play a little requested This or That.Video Games: We cover the upcoming release of Doom the Dark Ages and Ninja Gaiden 4. We discuss John Gonzalez…

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Ep 276 Jason Turner: The Truth about Addiction Recovery 50:08

7M ago50:08

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Welcome to the Strength Connection! The work Jason Turner is doing is not just insightful, but incredibly important. Jason is the founder of E-Motion Wellness, a business that is revolutionizing the approach to mental health and addiction recovery. Listening to his story, and his dedication to challenging traditional norms, pioneering new approache…

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Episode 237 - Fixing The Switch 2 1:06:24

7M ago1:06:24

1:06:24

Pinball: We talk briefly about the general reaction to Stern Pinball's new release, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye, David Fix leaving American Pinball, and then we play a new game where Tony and I pick what we think are the three weakest, and strongest, themes used in pinball during the 2020 through 2024 period.Video Games: We cover the Ninte…

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Ep 275 Brad Kearns: Peak Performance with Passion 51:11

7M ago51:11

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Welcome to the Strength Connection! Brad Kearns, 58, is a New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record holder, #1 USA-ranked Masters age 55-59 track&field high jumper in 2020, and former national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete. He has written twenty books on diet, health, peak performance, and ancestral living, and…

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Ep 274 Zack Henderson: Lift-A-Palooza 2025 59:20

7M ago59:20

59:20

Welcome to The Strength Connection! In the 274th episode, I’m joined by Zack Henderson, Coach and Owner of East Nashville Kettlebell. Zack is a StrongFirst Elite Instructor who is hosting the 6th Annual Lift-A-Palooza with Dan John, Ed Coen and Tracey Cooks. A deep dive into strength, connecting physical and mental resilience, the evolution of coac…

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Episode 236 - D&D For You and Me! 53:53

7M ago53:53

53:53

Pinball: We talk all about Stern Pinball's new release, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye.Video Games: We cover a variety of leaks related to Nintendo's Switch 2, the big upcoming video game releases of January and February, discuss Stardew Valley's smashing sales success, and denote the 2025 start of Awesome Games Done Quick.Episode Links:Knapp…

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Ep 273 Mark England: Every Word Matters 59:38

7M ago59:38

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast. One of my favorite people to talk mindset and story with kicks off the New Year with me. Mark England, founder of Enlifted Mindset Coaching joins me on the show again, talking about personal growth, soft-language, tools to create a powerful story, and the healing spiral. One of the most fun, and interesti…

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Ep 272 Top Lessons of 2024 36:15

8M ago36:15

36:15

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Another incredible year comes to a close, and in this episode, I dove into some of the biggest lessons, insights, and stories from the incredible guests in 2024. To Join "The Strength Connection" mailing list, and get 5 Minute Mindset, click the link below: https://www.mystrengthconnection.com/signup…

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Episode 235 - 2024 Year-End Review 1:58:51

8M ago1:58:51

1:58:51

Pinball: We talk about the LoserKid Pinball Podcast interview with American Pinball's David Fix, recap the year of 2024 for pinball, and play a game!Video Games: We answer listener questions, Tony gives his 2024 Steam statistics, we cover the 2024 Game Awards, and we talk about Secret Levels, the Amazon Prime series of short videos about various vi…

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Ep 271 Dr. Richard Ulm: Achieving Super Sinister 51:49

8M ago51:49

51:49

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! What an absolute blast and wealth of knowledge this man is. Dr. Richard Ulm is the founder of Athlete Enhancement and treating physician at the Columbus Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, as well as a Strength and Conditioning coach and SFG level II instructor. His work with DNS training, and combini…

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Ep 270 Devan Gonzalez: Master the Art of Connection 52:58

8M ago52:58

52:58

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 270th episode, I’m joined by Devan Gonzalez, owner and founder of Strive 11 Fitness, and host of the Mindset Cafe podcast. His journey took off as he transitioned to personal training, eventually launching his own 6-Figure personal training business serving a wide variety of clients from athletes t…

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Episode 234 - On The Line of Exile 50:54

8M ago50:54

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Pinball: We provide a Rumor Corner but spend most of our time discussing the interesting happenings in pinball during 2024.Video Games: We summarize Star Citizen's funding milestone, talk about early access for Path of Exile 2, the hit success of the Nintendo Alarmo, the death of Foamstars, a handheld PS5, Baldur's Gate still getting content, and N…

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Ep 269 Todd Durkin: True Strength 55:57

8M ago55:57

55:57

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Anytime I get to chat with this man, I feel like I could run through a wall! Todd Durkin comes back on the show to talk about True Strength, a memoir released this year about the past few years, and how some of the most painful, and challenging times taught him the greatest lessons. One of the world’s mos…

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Ep 268 Kate Allgood: Keys to Building Unstoppable Confidence 44:25

9M ago44:25

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Founder of Quantum Performance, mental performance coach Kate Allgood joins the show to talk confidence, resilience, and self talk for elite athletic performance. A recognized leader in the field of mental performance, she holds two master’s degrees in psychology and is a highly sought after coach. Her fi…

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Episode 233 - Evil Dead & Half-Life 54:55

9M ago54:55

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Pinball: We discuss some corrections regarding retired games at American Pinball but spend most of the segment going over Spooky Pinball's new game: Evil Dead Pinball.Video Games: We summarize some Steam news on how they are going to handle season passes, talk about a new sequence for Path of Exile 2, discuss mods with Baldur's Gate 3, talk Xbox an…

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Ep 267 Missy Bunch: The Movement Mentality 1:07:52

9M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Missy Bunch has been a sparkplug in the game of movement and neuro-training for over 14 years. The Founder of The Movement Mentality, and co-founder of Movement IQ, she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to pain management, rehabilitation, and neuro training for health and wellness. I was so pumped to…

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Ep 266 Annie Vo: Strength can Literally Save your Life 57:39

9M ago57:39

57:39

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Strength truly has a greater purpose, and Annie Vo’s story and experience is living proof of that. A veteran strength coach, RKC senior instructor, and Level III Gym Jones instructor, I was so pumped to have Annie join me on the show to talk strength. In this episode, Annie tells her incredibly powerful s…

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Episode 232 - Nintendo Remastered 41:46

9M ago41:46

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Pinball: We discuss Barrels of Fun hiring Butch Peel, American Pinball ceasing production of Houdini and Legends of Valhalla, a Rumor Corner on Spooky Pinball, and a discussion on Stern's catalog and what we'd like to see remastered.Video Games: We summarize some key activities for the upcoming Awesome Games Done Quick, talk about Amazon doing a Ma…

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