Power or Nah Podcast

Cory O'Connor

This podcast is about the sport of weightlifting . Will talk about topics like training, competitions, programming, friendships, mentality and mental fortitude in the sport.

  1. NEW SHOW COHOST- Meet Casey Aguilar-Gervase

    Feb 2

    NEW SHOW COHOST- Meet Casey Aguilar-Gervase

    The conversation covers the introduction of a new co-host, the transition from lacrosse to weightlifting, the impact of COVID on training and progress, and the experience of competing internationally for Puerto Rico. The conversation delves into Casey's journey to Puerto Rico, her experiences competing internationally, and the challenges she faced in weightlifting. It explores the mental aspect of competing, embracing nervousness, transitioning from team sports, and celebrating individuality. Casey reflects on her best and worst weightlifting memories, and shares personal insights through rapid-fire questions. Takeaways Transition from lacrosse to weightliftingImpact of COVID on training and progressCompeting internationally for Puerto Rico Mentality and CompetingEmbracing NervousnessBalancing Training and CompetitionReflecting on Best and Worst Memories Chapters 00:00 Competing Internationally for Puerto Rico34:28 Mentality and Competition Challenges42:34 Embracing Individuality and Celebrating Wins52:30 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights

    55 min
  2. Ep. 22 From Track Star to National WL Champ (Nathan Gonzaga)

    03/07/2025

    Ep. 22 From Track Star to National WL Champ (Nathan Gonzaga)

    Today's episode I got the chance to interview my friend and teammate Nathan Gozaga. He recently competed at the Virus Weightlifting Series 1 at the Arnold Classic convention and won the University Championship category!

    1h 1m
  3. Ep. 21 Annie Gough-New Up and Coming Athlete

    01/30/2025

    Ep. 21 Annie Gough-New Up and Coming Athlete

    Annie Gough is a 55kg Lifter going to switch to 53kg when the new weight classes change. She's only been lifting for about a year and half and already qualify for nationals twice! She's got some big goals coming up so tune in and hear what she has to say!

    38 min
  4. Ep. 20 To Give Up Would Mean to Give In

    12/10/2024

    Ep. 20 To Give Up Would Mean to Give In

    New update on my life as well as perspective on everything. Recap of 2024 and whats in store for 2025

    16 min
  5. Ep. 19 Riley Breske- Weightlifting and Hardcore

    04/25/2024

    Ep. 19 Riley Breske- Weightlifting and Hardcore

    Riley Breske is a 67kg Weightlifter who has represented Team USA. We talk about burnout, breaks, doing other sports like BJJ and how hardcore brought him to weightlifting and also how we met as well. Hope you guys enjoy you weightlifters and people who listen to rad music!

    55 min
  6. Ep. 18 Life is More than 2 Lifts

    04/10/2024

    Ep. 18 Life is More than 2 Lifts

    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in. it's been a really long time but this is an update on the podcast moving forward, as well as an update on my life. This one is super personal and I hope you enjoy it.

    20 min
  7. Ep. 17 The Weightlifting Black Panther (JJ Williams)

    12/18/2023

    Ep. 17 The Weightlifting Black Panther (JJ Williams)

    Today's episode I get to talk to my friend JJ Williams he is a 89/96kg weightlifter who just got done competing at the AO finals in Wilmington NC where he shocked his competitors with a huge 151kg snatch that earned him a silver medal. He is only 22 years old and have been weightlifting for only 3 years he is the future of this sport. Tune in to this awesome pod he is an awesome person with such positive energy!

    1h 6m
  8. Ep. 16 Fueling for Finals w/ Jesus Aldape

    11/20/2023

    Ep. 16 Fueling for Finals w/ Jesus Aldape

    This episode is all about health and nutrition. Today's guest Jesus, is a dietician and an olympic weightlifter and we dive into fueling for lifting and specifically olympic weightlifting. There's tons a good info in this so stayed tuned and find out!!

    1h 18m
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About

This podcast is about the sport of weightlifting . Will talk about topics like training, competitions, programming, friendships, mentality and mental fortitude in the sport.

Information

  • Creator
    Cory O'Connor
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cory O'Connor
  • Show Website
    Power or Nah Podcast