The Victory Couch

Julie and Rick Rando
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The Victory Couch addresses high & lows of daily living from two different perspectives. Join a uniquely matched couple reliving their work days, parenthood & side projects with faith, realism, humor, & authenticity. Rick Rando (speaker, black belt, father, husband) & Julie Rando (former higher ed professional, photographer, wife, mother) welcome you into their world with a mission to provide a safe landing space for listeners. Come alongside this inspirational & vibrant journey with tips on how to navigate life’s adventures, only to crash at the end of the night, on the Victory Couch.

  1. S6: Episode 18 – about qualities we wish all employees have, AI, action movies, and creatures to live without

    4D AGO

    S6: Episode 18 – about qualities we wish all employees have, AI, action movies, and creatures to live without

    We kick things off with discussing qualities we wish all employees have, then quickly get in heated discussion when going over a list of the top action films of all time. We also share about the good and the bad of AI, and which creatures we could live without. All this and more here on The VC (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando). Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one. SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen. What are the top three qualities you wish all employees had? Based on what you know now about AI, what are some good things about AI and bad things about AI? Katelyn James, Doing Life Differently Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7AIkRyhzrsTZRLvyzlQEjD?si=ZaZGDaoPTVWlHeIKnmZPVg Quizlethttps://quizlet.com/ Can you tell me one creature you could live without? Action movies, have you seen it- do you like it: Men's Health Raiders of the Lost Arch The Dark Knight The Rock Con-Air Speed Die Hard Bad Boys Face-Off Gone in 60 Seconds 300 The Fifth Element National Treasure Point Break Road House Lethal Weapon The Fugitive (correction: Tom Clancy did not write this book turned movie) Rush Hour Gladiator Braveheart Demolition Man Black Hawk Down The Patriot True Lies Top Gun Top Gun: Maverick Pearl Harbor The Goonies Blade Hard Rain Murder at 1600 Training Day Oceans 8 (and the movie franchise) Armageddon Titantic 2012 Twister Independence Day Speed 2 Bloodsport Kickboxer Under Seige Men in Black Pirates of the Caribbean Count of Monte Cristo Couch crumb: my body is getting older (photo shoot aches), Chuck Norris' passing Prop your feet up: increased time with our daughter, voice over work for a movie

    53 min
  2. S6: Episode 17 – about coming of age movies, baking, memories to forget, and words that describe you

    MAR 19

    S6: Episode 17 – about coming of age movies, baking, memories to forget, and words that describe you

    This week on the couch we find out about Rick's risky baking behavior in high school. Seriously though, we discuss things Julie enjoys baking, revisit coming of age movies from our teen years, share memories we wish we could forget AND provide words we hope people use to describe us (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando). Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one. SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen. What is your favorite thing to bake? Nestle Tollhouse Friends referencehttps://youtu.be/mc5UgP3JxB8?si=YUjlTVt3Zs5hjUyQ Rocky https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Thirteen The Musical Clueless From this list of coming of age movies from 1992-2000 which ones meant the most to you? School Ties The Sandlot Dazed and Confused What's Eating Gilbert Grape Little Giants Clueless Now & Then Scream Can't Hardly Wait American Pie 10 Things I Hate About You Varsity Blues Almost Famous Girl Interrupted What's one memory that you wish you could forget? Which words do you hope people most use when they're describing you? Couch crumbs: spring ahead time change, soccer tournament loss, HVAC issues at the studio Prop your feet up: seeing friends from “back home,” inclusive trophy toppers Facebook reviews welcome https://www.facebook.com/thevictorycouch/

    53 min
  3. S6: Episode 16 – about our inner circle, Starbucks, valuing sleep, and live action Disney films

    MAR 12

    S6: Episode 16 – about our inner circle, Starbucks, valuing sleep, and live action Disney films

    After a full travel soccer weekend and “spring forward” daylight savings, we discuss how much we'd pay for extra sleep. We also discuss which live action Disney films were actually good, Rick gets educated about Starbucks and shares his experiences there. Also shared are the qualities our friends have in our most inner circle (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando). Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one. SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen. What are the top qualities that have kept people in our most inner circle? Good Hang with Amy Poehlerhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1z20EiwuKoDiftKxMVLde1?si=a7c3bed2a3d243f8 How much would you pay to sleep in late after a travel soccer tournament weekend which also included daylight savings time? What's your go to Starbucks order? Starbuckshttps://www.starbucks.com/ Chick-fil-Ahttps://www.chick-fil-a.com/ Cracker Barrel https://www.crackerbarrel.com/ Moana live action https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27419466/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk What in your opinion has been the best Disney live action movie to date? Beauty and the Beast https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2771200/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Maleficenthttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587310/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Lion King https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6105098/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Aladdinhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt6139732/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Hookhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102057/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Speechless from Aladdin live action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw5VIEIvuMI Couch crumb: my mom was sick on her birthday, alternate hair stylist, alleged gas leak at the studio Prop your feet up: dad/daughter vacation, extra time with Lawson (Happy Gilmore, Duke, BWW take-out) Cameron Boozerhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5041935/cameron-boozer Isaiah Evanshttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5061585/isaiah-evans

    43 min
  4. S6: Episode 15 – about rooms to add, hometown ties, movies that remind you of your parents, and the legend of the squirrel

    MAR 5

    S6: Episode 15 – about rooms to add, hometown ties, movies that remind you of your parents, and the legend of the squirrel

    We start off reliving alt-rock-pop bands of the 90s accidentally. Remember Cake? If not, click below. Moving on, we discuss our fantasy rooms to add onto our home, share movies we love because of our parents, and what makes us feel truly connected to where we are from.We also shine a light on the silly traditions from Rick's side of the family, and really let you all in on a family moment....the legend of the squirrel. Listen in...it'll all make sense... (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando). Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one. SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen. Steal My Sunshine by Len https://youtu.be/E1fzJ_AYajA Smash Mouth https://www.smashmouth.com/ Cake https://www.cakemusic.com/music What's one room you'd like to add onto your house? The Holderness Family Which experiences that you've had in your life make you feel truly tied to being where you're from? Calvert Marine Museum https://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/ Flag Ponds https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/flagponds Folger Shakespeare Theatre https://www.folger.edu/whats-on/events/theater/ Calvert Cliffs State Parkhttps://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/calvertcliffs.aspx What's one movie that you like because your parents like it or liked it first? Mrs. Doubtfire https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107614/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Shirley Temple movies (Bright Eyes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0024914/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk The Andy Griffith Showhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053479/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Davehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106673/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk The Great Escape https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057115/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk The American Presidenthttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112346/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Lonesome Dove https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096639/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Where did the goofy/silly vibes of your family come from? Couch crumb: Jury Duty, drove through a blizzard Prop your feet up: Medieval Times, Shrek Jr. at the middle school

    53 min
  5. S6: Episode 14 – about learning to drive, ways we mollycoddle, children's church and favorite bible verses

    FEB 26

    S6: Episode 14 – about learning to drive, ways we mollycoddle, children's church and favorite bible verses

    With our teen learning to drive, it reminds us of our own experiences. Today we reminisce about what it was like when we first learned how to drive, and share what we most remember. We also share the ways we pamper ourselves and discover a new favorite word, mollycoddle. For those who love stories from the cheese-ball chronicles (aka children's church), we share a few memories from this teaching cycle, as well as our personal favorite bible verses and what they mean tous (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando). Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one. SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen. Central Perk What's your favorite way to pamper yourself? What do you remember most about learning how to drive? What's been your favorite part about this particular cycle of children's church? Douglass Talks https://www.youtube.com/douglastalks What is your favorite bible verse and how does it speak to you? Couch crumb: possible identify theft, mispronouncing last name of a clientrepeatedly Prop your feet up: basketball game with son, snow melting and tennis with our son

    42 min
  6. S6: Episode 13 – about former work life, the album to re-listen to, kindness and financial advice for kids

    FEB 19

    S6: Episode 13 – about former work life, the album to re-listen to, kindness and financial advice for kids

    Sink on in this week as we discuss what we miss about former jobs, which album we wish we could re-listen to for the very first time, how to show more kindness and advice for how to talk to kids about money (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando). Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one. SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen. What do you miss most about working in an office environment? If you could go back in time and re-listen to only one album again for the very first time which one would you choose? More Than You Think You Arehttps://matchboxtwenty.themerchcollective.com/products/matchbox-twenty-more-than-you-think-you-are-2lp-violet-vinyl?srsltid=AfmBOopsn9mq3KrmjqD7JSJM-LnTp_9iluGcj9bOmA6KrSc3aDVUbntK Flyhttps://shop.thechicks.com/products/fly-cd Road House https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098206/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk How can we, as humans, be a little more kind? Kohlshttps://www.kohls.com/ Dollar Tree https://www.dollartree.com/ Gilmore Girls https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238784/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk What are your favorite tips for having discussions with kids about money (how to manage, save, etc.)? Dave Ramsey https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ Couch crumb: haven't been sleeping well lately, Mr. Shane retiring from Allegany Magazine Prop your feet up: teenager doing fun things & being social, Javier Colon is coming to town! Javier Colon https://www.instagram.com/javiercolonmusic/?hl=en TICKETS FOR SALE to see Javier Colon at Allegany College of Marylandhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/javier-colon-tickets-1979998870923?aff=oddtdtcreator

    1h 1m
  7. S6: Episode 12 – about winter woes, pet peeves, outgrown fears and making the world more peaceful

    FEB 11

    S6: Episode 12 – about winter woes, pet peeves, outgrown fears and making the world more peaceful

    Today we discuss our distaste for all things wintry (the cold does actually bother us anyway), as well as current pet peeves. We also share about fears we've outgrown, and what we can do to make the world a bit more peaceful (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando). Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one. SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen. What are some things you've observed people doing during these winter months that you just don't quite understand? Sheetzhttps://www.sheetz.com/ Wawahttps://www.wawa.com/ RoyalFarms https://royalfarms.com/ What are your current pet peeves? Dunkinhttps://www.dunkindonuts.com/en Ultahttps://www.ulta.com/ Oral-B glide flosshttps://oralb.com/en-us/products/more-products/floss/glide-pro-health-original-floss/ How do we bring more peace into the world? What's a fear (or set of fears) that you have outgrown? E.T.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/ Wolf Trap https://www.wolftrap.org/ Lowe'shttps://www.lowes.com/ Uphttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1049413/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk The Notebook https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332280/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Julie's old blog post about Kelly Clarkson (and sort of about the dentist office) https://www.julieannasjoy.com/post/ah-kelly-clarkson Couch crumbs: dentist office visit, virtual school Prop your feet up: coffee flight shared with our daughter, demo performance Cafe Mark https://www.facebook.com/CafeMark37/

    55 min
  8. S6: Episode 11 – about 2026 must dos, womanhood, bravery and quitting

    FEB 5

    S6: Episode 11 – about 2026 must dos, womanhood, bravery and quitting

    We go all over the place today, but hang on to the end with us. Every now and then we discuss a topic we having differing views on, and this one about quitting brings that “left side” “right side” up. In addition, Rick asks about the best and worst parts about being a woman, and moments we were the most brave. We also share some things we want to do in 2026. Squish on in--- this is an interesting one... (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando). Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one. SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen. What are two things you hope to carry on OR new things to implement into your 2026? Adam Sandler movies What is your favorite thing about being a woman and what's your least favorite thing? Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan What's the bravest thing you've ever done? Do you think your view of what it means to be a quitter has changed over time? Is there a difference between quitting and stopping? Couch crumb: ankle injury, back pain/ friends grandmother's passing Propyour feet up: homemade bread, nighttime tubing

    42 min
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The Victory Couch addresses high & lows of daily living from two different perspectives. Join a uniquely matched couple reliving their work days, parenthood & side projects with faith, realism, humor, & authenticity. Rick Rando (speaker, black belt, father, husband) & Julie Rando (former higher ed professional, photographer, wife, mother) welcome you into their world with a mission to provide a safe landing space for listeners. Come alongside this inspirational & vibrant journey with tips on how to navigate life’s adventures, only to crash at the end of the night, on the Victory Couch.

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  • Creator
    Julie and Rick Rando
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Julie and Rick Rando
  • Show Website
    The Victory Couch

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