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Strongtown Talks
by Dan Gallagher
Conversations with the people of the Strongtown community.Amongst other things, we talk about what first brought them to the gym, life, and the challenges they've encountered along the way.New episodes released weekly to bi-weekly.Local to Southbury CT.https://strongtowngym.com
Episodes
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081: Murph...Swim WOD and the Strongtown Summer
And we’re back - with the summer coming up we have a bunch of gym events on deck. In this episode, Mikey and I sit down to catch up on what’s currently planned as well as chat about a couple of events that haven’t been set yet that we’re looking to try and do. We squeezed in the recording in...
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080: Flander's Field & Forest 5k with Heidi Ball + Heather Dever
And we’re back - this week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with Heidi Ball + Heather Dever. Heidi and Heather both volunteer their time to help the Flander’s Nature Center. They are involved in the organizing and planning the Flander’s Field + Forest 5k which is happening Friday, June 3rd....
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079: Dr. Courtland - Scientist, Teacher, Coach, Martial Artist, Gamer
And we’re back - we’ve had a few episodes that were recorded towards the end of last year and this week’s episode is one that was originally recorded around the new year’s Holiday. This episode is a sit-down conversation with Dr. Hayden-William Courtland. We have had the pleasure of knowing…
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078: Talking with Kelly - Symmetry Nutrition, Look Good + Feel Good Challenge
And we’re back - this week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with our Coach Kelly who recently completed her Precision Nutrition certification. Kelly is my sister-in-law and Mikey’s wife so it’s safe to say she has been a part of the Strongtown community since the beginning - if you’re...
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077: DNR Donnie - Part 1
We’re back and working through the archive of episodes that were previously recorded and never published. I believe this show was actually recorded sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving since there are a few references to the haunted hayride. In this show, Mikey and I get a chance to sit…
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076: Carol Cho
And we are back! I believe it has been just about 5 months since our last episode and I’m sorry it has taken so long to get back on the wagon. I’m embarrassed to say this episode was recorded right before Thanksgiving and at the time I told Carol it would be out in a few weeks. Carol - we miss…
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075: Weekly Review - 10/3/21
The Strongtown Weekly: October 3, 2021 Workouts: Monday - 3:16 Tuesday - 4:26 Wednesday - 6:47 Thursday - 10:25 Friday - 13:36 Saturday - 16:36 www.strongtowngym.com
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074: Weekly Review - 9/20/21
The Strongtown Weekly: September 20, 2021 Workouts: Monday - 6:26 Tuesday - 9:37 Wednesday - 13:57 Thursday - 18:02 Friday - 21:11 www.strongtowngym.com
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073: Weekly Review - 9/13/2021
The Strongtown Weekly: September 13, 2021 Birthdays: 3:04 Announcements: 6:49 Check-ins: 10:31 Workouts: Monday - 17:21 Tuesday - 21:11 Wednesday - 24:14 Thursday - 28:09 Friday - 31:41 www.strongtowngym.com
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072: Anybody can start - with Bill Flanagan
And we’re back! This week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with the one and only Bill Flanagan. Bill has been a member of Strongtown and a staple of the 6am class since 2012. Despite what he says about being old and having a Dad bod he puts up some very impressive workout performances. He’s…
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071: When Rob interviews Dan
This episode is the long-awaited sequel to Episode #62 - “Everyone needs a Coach” with Rob Boroski. During Rob’s debut episode, it was agreed upon that in order for him to come on the show and be interviewed that we would need to reverse the tables and give him a chance to interview me. Which...
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070: Sidebar 02 - Strongtown Decathlon + 2021 CrossFit Games
Happy 4th of July - we hope everyone was able to enjoy the holiday! This week’s podcast is another Sidebar episode between Mikey and myself. We are in July and approaching our 10 year anniversary so we talk about our Decathlon workouts which we’ll be retesting throughout the month. We are also a...
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069: Patty's Pantry - with Nora Metaj
Welcome back to another week and another episode of Strongtown Talks. This week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with Nora Metaj of Patty’s Pantry. Patty’s is a NY Style Deli that is located right off exit 16 on I-84 in Southbury which also happens to be right down the hill from the gym, so…
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068: Hanging with Hook'd - with Alexa & Ryan
We are back and I have to apologize for the delay in getting this episode shared. My goal is to have this podcast be a weekly show and during the summer months there maybe a couple of points where the episodes are being released bi-weekly schedule. This week’s episode is a sit-down conversation...
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067: Great Minds Coffee Roasters - Part II
Hey everyone, there was an issue with the initial upload of episode 066 for Great Minds Coffee Roasters, when the episode was originally published it cuts short right before the 37-minute mark. I did try to reupload the corrected file so if you listened to an episode that was 60 minutes with an...
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066: Great Minds Coffee Roasters - with Emily & Chris Pacileo
This week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with Emily & Chris Pacileo of Great Minds Coffee Roasters who are currently located in the old Pin Shop building in Oakville. If anyone knows me they know I love coffee - so I was super excited when I discovered that there was a local roaster in the...
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065: Rustic Charm - with Charlotte Adams
This week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with Charlotte Adams of Rustic Charm in Woodbury. I had reached out to Charlotte to see if she had any interest in being on our podcast. Over the past 5 years she has been able to turn her hobby and passion into a full-time career and thriving local...
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064: Edgewood Bath and Tennis Club - with Susie Jones
This week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with Susie Jones. Susie has been a member at Strongtown since 2013 and has owned Edgewood Bath and Tennis Club since 2009. She’s a regular face at our 9:30am or 12:00pm depending on the time of the year and she is the reason we’ve been able to do...
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063: Sidebar 01 - No Mo Masks
This week’s podcast is a bit of a different episode and is something I’m hoping will become a regular addition to the show. It’s a conversation between Mikey and myself about current gym events and what’s happening at Strongtown. I’m hoping to mix in these type of episodes with our member...
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062: "Everyone needs a Coach" - with Rob Boroski
After having Stacy on the podcast a few weeks ago it only seemed fair that we get the real Boroski on the show, Rob. Rob is a native of Derby and much to my surprise he grew up doing martial arts and rumor has it he actually used to be flexible. I’m a bit skeptical of these wild claims and if...
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061: Beer & CrossFit - with Caitlin Guelakis
This week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with a member who has been part of the Strongtown community since 2011. Caitlin Guelakis. Caitlin is a consistent face at our 8am class, our weekend classes, and of course the Friday Beer WOD. Outside of the gym she is a Territory Manager for Two…
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060: It's Toon Time - with Greg Toon
This week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with the one only - Greg Toon. Toon has been a coach at Strongtown since we opened our doors and we first met sometime around 2009 during the CrossFit Watertown days. He’s a regular face at our 6:00am classes - both as an athlete and a coach. Outside...
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059: Movement is Medicine - with Sydney Malaspina
This week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with Sydney aka “Syd” Malaspina. Syd first started at Strongtown with our Kids program shortly after we opened. I was excited to get her on the show because CrossFit has had an impact on her life to the point where she credits it with literally…
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058: "Come as you are...Do what you can." - with Justin Krajeski
On this week’s episode, I get a chance to sit down with a member who’s been with Strongtown since 2011 and who both Mikey and myself have personally known for the past 25’ish years - Justin Krajeski. Justin first started at Strongtown back in 2011 shortly after we opened up and throughout the…
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057: Rx Stacy - with Stacy Boroski
On this week’s episode I get a chance to sit down with the one and only, Stacy Boroski...we’re going to have to get Mr. Boroski (aka Rob) on a future episode. I loved this conversation because she’s not competitive and doesn’t look at herself as an athlete...even though the gym has been part of…
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056: Talking with the Taggarts - Heidi & Garrett
On this week’s episode, I get a chance to sit down with the Taggarts - Heidi & Garret. They have both been on the show before as solo guests, Heidi was episode 16 and Garrett was episode 13. After a long courtship involving 6:00am workouts and free coffee these two amazing individuals came…
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055: Missy Booth - From Martial Arts to Massage Therapy
This week’s episode is a sit-down with a long-time Strongtown member...Missy Booth. I owe her an apology because when she first started at Strongtown she was Missy Hardwick and I did get a bit tripped up over the last name when I brought her onto the episode. Missy has been a member at Strongtown...
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054: Local Gourmet - Southbury CT
This week’s episode is something I hope to be able to incorporate more into future shows - it’s a conversation with another local business owner. I had reached out to Local Gourmet Market & Kitchen to see if they had any interest in being on our podcast. Over the past 3 years they’ve transitioned...
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053: Investing in yourself with Courtney Schwartz
This week’s episode is a sit-down with a long-time member & friend - Courtney Schwartz. Courtney has been a member of the Strongtown community since 2013 and was first introduced to Strongtown through Edgewood and our summer Swim WOD. She is a mother of 2 and when we initially met she was working...
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052: Catching up with Rick Ahmed
This week’s episode is a sit-down with a friend and former member of the Strongtown community - Tarek aka as Rick Ahmed. Rick was a member at Strongtown between 2012 and 2017 and first did his fundamentals with Mikey back in 2010 when Mike was a Coach at CrossFit Watertown. When I was looking for...
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051: Finding a Challenge with Maggie Kalamras
This week’s episode is a sit-down with Maggie Kalamaras. Maggie has been a member at Strontown since 2018 and has a long history of sports and particularly endurance sports under her belt. She is a mother of 4 and prior to joining Strongtown she has competed as both a marathon runner and a...
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050: Infinitely Scalable with Rich Boucher
This week’s episode is a sit down with a long time friend and OG to CrossFit community - Rich Boucher. Rich and I both began our CrossFit journey about 15 years ago at CrossFit Watertown. He’s currently a coach at CrossFit 203 and although he’s not an active member of Strongtown he’s still very...
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049: Getting to know the Guerrera's
This week’s episode is a sit down with a couple that has been with us since the beginning - The Guerreras. Rob + MaryBeth both began their Strongtown story back in 2013 and have been a staple of our community ever since. From competing in the early days of Battle for the Bell, to helping out at…
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048: Reflections with Rich Schnitzel
This week’s episode is a sit-down conversation with Rich Schnitzel. Rich was one of our first guests on this podcast and he was first featured on episode number 4. If you’re curious about his story and interested in hearing how the podcast has improved over the past couple years then I would…
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047: The Power of Consistency with Scott Chinitz
The new year is bringing new podcast goals for Strongtown Talks - we’ve been able to line up a bunch of guests that I’m excited to get on the show and over the past couple of weeks I’ve been able to record a bunch of episodes. Much like the gym & fitness - the goal is consistency so you can start...
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046: Mindset Mask
In this episode, number 46, Mikey and I get a chance to sit down and discuss his artistic achievements and the new gym protocols put out by the state. Up until recently, CT was one of the few states in the New England area that permitted people to workout in gyms without a mask. Assuming…
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045: Haircuts, Breweries, and California
This episode was recorded back in early September with Mikey. At the time California and a good portion of the West Coast was being consumed by wildfires. For those that don’t already know - before Mikey, myself and the rest of the Gallagher clan settled in CT we spent a little more than a year...
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044: Rachel's Story
And we’re back...it’s been a little more than a month and half since our last episode, I’m calling it a mid-season break. Don’t judge me. On this episode I get a chance to sit down with the one and only Rachel McGovern. Rachel has been a staple of the Strongtown community since 2012 so she has…
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043: Entering Phase III
Entering Phase III - heading into Labor Day this year (last week), Mike and I sat down to talk about our transition from Phase 2 to Phase 3....what it means, and what you can expect. There are going to be some small adjustments to the schedule and we're bringing back Open Gym & Annex time.
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042: The Bike Trip aka Hit by a Car
We have a slightly different type of episode for this week . Instead of talking about current events and things happening around the gym we’re going back in time like Bill and Ted to the summer of 1996. This was a summer where Bernie decided that Mike and I didn’t do nearly enough biking or…
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041: From Quarantine to Murph
In this episode, we get a chance to sit down with Steve Anderson...also known as "Esteban". Steven is a High School Biology teacher and grew up in the Wolcott area. He's married to Caitlin and has been a close friend of the Strongtown community since the beginning. When gyms around the state got...
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040: Musings with Mikey
This week's episode was a sit down with Mikey and was a bit of musing about our upcoming Phase III - which we need to nail down a bit more this upcoming week. It also includes some talk about chalk, and gyms in the tri-state area.
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039: Reflecting with Rob LaBonne
This week’s show is a sit down with the one and only Rob LaBonne III, he comes from a long line of Rob LaBonnes and is man of many facets. I regret not getting into more of his back story and if I can get him back him on a future episode that is definitely something to chat about. As an...
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038: Strongtown Phase II
Happy 4th of July! In this week's episode, Mikey and I sit down to talk about Strongtown's Phase 2 which is kicking off this Friday...July 10th. We're talking bigger classes, the return of open gym times, and making sure we're still providing everyone with the same great & safe workout…
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037: What's happening with CrossFit?
In this week's episode Mike and I sit down to discuss the current state of events in the CrossFit community. We talk about what happened...and most importantly, what it means for us and our gym. This episode was recorded on 6/21/20 so events have continued to unfold and progress...at the end of…
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036: Strongtown Phase 1
Mikey and I recorded this episode on Saturday June 6th, the state had just recently announced that gyms will be allowed to reopen for indoor classes a few days earlier than originally planned which is great news. We’re excited to get back into the gym and we review the phases that we’ve created...
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035: Talking with Matty
Welcome to June! This week’s Strongtown Talk is a sit down with Mikey, myself, and Matty Mauro. Matty was brought on the show as a guest and also as a bit of a technical expert to help make sure last week’s recording issues don’t become a regular occurrence. Matty has a background in audio...
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034: The Great Heist with Sara & Rich
And we’re back! We fell off our regular routine last week...I’m sorry about that and we should be back on track. In this week’s episode I was able to sit down with Rich & Sara. Rich has been on a few of the earlier shows and this was Sara’s first time. A couple of quick notes: 1 - I screwed...
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033: Motherhood & Quarantine with LuAnn
Welcome to a new week and another episode of Strongtown Talks. In the theme of Mother’s Day this week’s episode was a virtual sit-down with Coach LuAnn who started off the Quarantine by becoming a new mother. Mikey and I have known LuAnn since she first began CrossFit back in 2009 during the...
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032: Quarantined Questions with Mikey
We’re mixing things up a bit on this week’s episode and going with a series of a game show style, rapid-fire questions. I came up with a series of 21 questions split up across 3 categories - Lifestyle, Fitness, and the Wild Card Category - to throw at Mikey. The goal was 21 questions...giving…
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Conversations with the people of the Strongtown community.Amongst other things, we talk about what first brought them to the gym, life, and the challenges they've encountered along the way.New episodes released weekly to bi-weekly.Local to Southbury CT.https://strongtowngym.com
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Dan Gallagher
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