Totten Talks Podcast
Welcome to "Totten Talks," where hosts Leo Totten and Cait Finn share their wealth of experience in weightlifting, strength and conditioning, and athletics. With over 70 years of combined expertise, Leo and Cait delve into the legacies and life lessons that have shaped their careers and the world of weightlifting. Join Leo and Cait as they provide an engaging, fun, and informative platform for athletes, coaches, and anyone passionate about lifting and sports excellence. Tune in for invaluable lessons, corny dad jokes, and a genuine passion for building a lasting legacy in weightlifting and beyond.
Episodes
14 episodes
Building Coaching Legacies: The Art and Science of Athlete Support
In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo Totten and Cait Finn reunite after a holiday break to dive into the world of weightlifting, coaching, and building strong communities both on and off the platform.Both Leo Totten and Cait Finn reflect...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:44
Bridging Research and Coaching: Husband and Wife Coaches Tim Suchomel and Shana McKeever Share Insights
In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo brings in not one but two guests—Shana McKeever and Tim Suchomel, a husband and wife team with impressive backgrounds in strength and conditioning and sports science. The conversation covers their unique car...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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46:48
Identifying and Overcoming Weaknesses in Weightlifting: Building Balanced Strength and Technique
In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo is flying solo while Cait is away, giving listeners a deep dive into training philosophies drawn from decades of experience in weightlifting and coaching.Leo shares invaluable insight into the importa...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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34:17
Journey to the Olympics: Navigating Performance Anxiety and Inspiring Future Athletes with Carissa Gordon Gump
In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait sit down with special guest Carissa Gordon Gump. Carissa is an Olympian, longtime friend, and a major presence in the world of weightlifting and strength and conditioning. Carissa shares her journey...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:44
How We Built Forty Years of Weightlifting Camps: From York Barbell to Today
In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait take a deep dive into the storied history and ongoing evolution of weightlifting camps—a topic close to their hearts!Leo shares how he got started with weightlifting camps all the way back in...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:08
From Research to Reality: The Role of Sports Science in Athlete Development with Dr. Chris Taber
In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait are joined by Dr. Chris Taber—longtime friend, teammate, and the Graduate Program Director of Exercise and Sports Science at Sacred Heart University.Chris brings a unique perspective, blendin...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:03
Simplifying Olympic Lifts: Breaking Down the Clean and Jerk and Strength Lessons - Part 3
In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait dive into the third and final part of their "Keep It Simple Seriously" series on teaching and performing the Olympic lifts. The focus is all about the jerk technique, strength, and flexibility neede...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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51:09
Simplifying Olympic Lifts: Coaching Techniques - Part 2
In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait dive into the intricacies of teaching Olympic lifts, focusing on simplifying technique for coaches and their athletes. With a light-hearted tone, they share insights and strategies drawn from years ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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45:29
Simplifying Olympic Lifts: The KISS Method for Coaches and Athletes - Part 1
In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait dive headfirst into episode six & introduce us to KISS. In this episode, Leo and Cait cover:The introduction of the KISS (Keep It Simple, Seriously/Silly) meth...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:55
Coaching Culture: Creating Winning Teams with Leo Totten and Phil Sabatini
In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait welcome their first-ever guest to the show - Phil Sabatini! Phil is an experienced coach, successful athlete, and father. He has made remarkable contributions to the sport of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:13
Weightlifting Wisdom: Leo Totten's Olympic Adventures
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Totten Talks podcast, where hosts, Leo Totten and Cait Finn as they dive into a rich tapestry of weightlifting stories, Olympic highlights, and personal experiences in this engaging episode of Totten Talks.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:03
The Power of Mental Training: Enhancing Weightlifting Performance with Leo Totten and Cait Finn
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Totten Talks podcast, where hosts Leo Totten and Cait Finn delve into the profound impact of mental training on athletic performance. With a combined experience of over 70 years in weightlifting, strength, and condit...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:40
Leo Totten’s Legacy: First Jobs, First Weights, and First Olympics
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Totten Talks podcast! In this episode, your hosts, Leo Totten and Cait Finn, take you on an inspiring journey through the lifting legacies and life lessons that have shaped Leo’s remarkable career...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:03
Behind the Scenes of Totten Talks: Meet Leo Totten and Cait Finn
In the debut episode of the Totten Talks podcast, hosts Leo Totten and Cait Finn introduce themselves, discuss the origins and purpose of the podcast, and share personal anecdotes about their journey in weightlifting, coaching, and sports perfo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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26:33
