The Low Down at the Lodge: Oldham County Family YMCA: Recent Episodes

Oldham County Family YMCA

The low down at the Lodge: unwrapping what happens at the Y and how we can better help you in your pursuit of a healthy Body, Mind, and Spirit. We want to connect with you and your family about life and how you the Y fits in.

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Welcome back and happy holidays.

Josh and Adam discuss strategies for making it through the holidays with your mental health intact. We are joined by Kelley Luckett, Director of Love Notes at the YMCA. We discuss healthy relationships. Later in the episode we are joined by Joe Ferry with Hosparus Health. Folks have a good week.

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Just having a little fun this week! Holiday decorating. When is the right time to decorate and other holiday fun topics. Enjoy the time with family and friends and reflect on what you have and what you can give.

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Post Halloween - heading to the Holiday season. Today Josh and I discuss tipping etiquette. Whether its postmates, bars or your favorite restaurant, how do you go about tipping in the service industry.

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Welcome back. In this episode Josh and Adam discuss proper email etiquette. Yeesh, reply all, all caps. Football. Adam's teams are cruising through this part of the season. Happy Halloween with a few Halloween Jokes

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Josh and Adam discuss their favorite teams going into the weekend. UofL, UK and Mizzou all undefeated heading into the weekend. The Dolphins a slight underdog to the Bills and Chiefs well favored over the Jets. Also, lets talk about etiquette while watching the big game... and Travis is back with blockbusters and what to curl up to this weekend.

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Today we are getting ready for fall. Josh and Adam are back with some football talk. Getting a little excited for the upcoming YMCA 5ks (Monster Mash and Turkey Trot) Travis joins us with "what are you watching" and the NE YMCA Healthy Living dives into weight loss. Have a good weekend.

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Welcome back folks. Join Adam and Josh as Josh breaks down how to have a good 'ole muddy time at the Mud Run.

From checking in to showering off, from safety to new attractions, Josh covers it all.

See yall out there

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Today I am joined by Kristina Kluesner, SE Executive Director, Stuart Cohen and Steve Sexton, YMCA volunteers.

We spend 4 days in Atlanta, GA attending the largest gathering of YMCA folks at the General Assembly of YMCAs. 4000 of us were UNITED and INSPIRED by guest speakers, leadership classes and fellowship. Join us as we share our take aways.

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Happy Friday and Holiday weekend. Remember be safe out there... segue, Josh and Adam give some summer safe tips, hot to beat the heat and more. Travis is back with summer blockbusters: The Flash, Elemental and No Hard Feeling.

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Happy Friday folks. Check out the Low Down at the Lodge, a YMCA Podcast. Join Josh Ransdell, Oldham County Family YMCA Executive Director and Adam Johnson, Downtown Family YMCA Sr Member Experience Director. This episode we discuss the parking garage closure at the Downtown YMCA, we share and celebrate the volunteers of the year for OC and DT, Josh shares how week 1 of camp went and we are joined by Travis Williams, resident movie critic, as he shares his insights on the Little Mermaid, Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse and wrapping up Ted Lasso.    

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Transitions can be tough but the Low Down at the Lodge is good thing to keep going. Today Josh and Adam discuss the preparations for the 6th Annual Mud Run, Adam's transition to the Downtown YMCA and what can happen there, the first week of camp and we have Travis on for movies (19:45)

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The team is back in the studio. Check in with Josh on restoration update. Meredith has group ex updates. Travis is back in the studio with movies.

I hope y'all enjoy.

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Join Adam and Travis as we cover some of our favorite Basketball Movies and block buster Dungeons and Dragons

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Welcome back... indeed. Josh and Meredith are back in the studio. We talk Treadmill Tuesday and how fun and competitive it is. Josh and Meredith break down our restoration process and the most up-to-date information. Travis is back from vacation, and we talk about movies: John Wick 4, Slum Dog Millionaire and Creed 3.

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And We're Back! Adam, Meredith and Maurissa discuss Oldham County YMCA re-opening our doors. We are excited! Kids' club, lower wellness, lobby, pool and 1/2 the locker rooms. We will continue offering group exercise at the indoor arena. Treadmill Tuesday is back; join the OC YMCA as we defend our title. And Maurissa shares the recent success of our swim team. We're Back!

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Oxford dictionary defines leadership: The action of leading a group of people or an organization. It can be so much more than that. I was humbled when a colleague and friend of mine asked to interview about leadership. TJ Phillips is back on the podcast but this time he's asking the questions.

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Fitness Therapy. Christinia Scott joins the Podcast. We discuss how to keep motivated with your resolutions and goals. Great ways to look at our fitness journey.

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Check out an episode from last year on meal prepping. The gang chats with Emilie Macke about meal prepping, definitely worth a review.

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Happy February. Today we chat with Christine McFalls (1:38), Independent Health Coach, about nutrition and a more holistic approach. Additionally, we discuss how to maintain best what you have achieved. Travis is back (22:08), and we talk Movies for the weekend

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Join us for a fun podcast. Josh, Adam and Meredith share insights on resolutions and goals. How best to reflect on what you have accomplished thus far. Encouraging folks for making it this far with goals and achievements. Travis begins to break down the Oscars and what to look out for (10:31). We welcome Shelby Tillman to the podcast to share what kids' club is all about and what's next in 2023 (27:21).

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Travis and Adam briefly talk movies. Travis gets a chance to share his resolutions. 

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Happy New Year. Welcome back folks. Today the gang talks about being vegan and/or vegetarian. Brittany our Senior Program Director is vegan and shares her insights about why behind being vegan, the health benefits and her favorite foods.  Back in the studio sharing his insights on a couple older movies, Travis and what he's watching (13:15)

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Short and Sweet. Adam interviews Lisa Flannery, Sr Membership Director, YMCA at Norton Commons. What to expect with your membership and how to keep your wellness journey rolling.

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Merry Christmas. Travis shares his experience with the new movie Avatar. New to the studio.. Nathan and Adam discuss the 'why' behind setting goals and how the Y can help.

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Adam, Josh and Meredith talk about the year. How'd it go? Did we meet our goals? Did we change goals? What are we excited about for 2023? Have a great weekend, and Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!

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Welcome, Chris, to the studio. Our facility director's first time on the podcast. A glimpse into Chris's corner, safety tips as we prepare for winter. Adam, Josh and Meredith are also on the podcast, discussing our holidays so far. Travis is back in the studio: Steven Spielberg and introducing your kids to holiday favorites.

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Join Adam, Josh and Welcome Maurissa. We talk about the holidays and our favorite traditions. Holiday Hustle, Gingerbread House Showcase and Parents Night Out.

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Join Adam and Travis. We talk black friday shopping, including the Oldham County Family Deal - listen for more! A Chistmas Story Christmas... is it worth it. Lets find out.

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Happy Thanksgiving. What a beautiful day. Travis joins as a guest host and more. We talk about a few simple healthy living tips for the big day tomorrow. Travis reviews the new Black Panther movie and more. Have a great day!

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Welcome folks episode 105. Special host with most giggles. Travis joins the podcast to get us ready for holiday movies. Adam interviews Kristina Kluesner as she rounds out her first year as Executive Director at the Southeast YMCA

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This week's episode is short and sweet. Well, maybe not sweet creepy laugh Join us as Adam's dad tells a scary story. 

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Welcome back and Happy Halloween. Josh and Adam in the studio. Meredith is on vacation. Monster Mash, Holiday Hustle, Movies and Mota-Vation.

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The gang is back together. We discuss a little more gym etiquette, what we like about fall. Travis shares whats coming up with movies including the big MCU share. 

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The gang is back together. We discuss a little more gym etiquette, what we like about fall. Travis shares whats coming up with movies including the big MCU share. 

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Today the team Recaps our All Staff Meeting. A great time had by all. Austin Mota is back on the podcast with a new segment Mindful Mota-vation. Adam gets the chance to sit down with Jenifer Roberts, Executive Director at the Southwest YMCA, talking about her journey,

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We made it... 100 episodes. On the episode we have a couple first-timers: Larissa shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project - Bees. Jamie joins us as we discuss politics for the first time on the podcast. Travis drops some of his favorite movies. Josh, Adam and Meredith share their health journey and discuss gym ettiquette...clean off your equipment.

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Back to School: Josh and Adam with no agenda discuss the unofficial end of summer, back to school. A few things to look forward to, the Family Picnic. Travis joins the team with movies that give you the back to school feels.

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In the spirt of the Mud Run, Travis and Adam discuss wholesome family movies as summer winds down.

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Today's podcast a bit special. We breakdown the 2022 Family Mud Run.

Safety, Parking, Check-in. Then we walk through the course and give you a bit of an idea what you are getting into. See you this weekend.

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Back in action. Travis and Adam discuss what they are watching. Meredith and Josh are back in the studio and we discuss how are summer is going and of course the Mud Run.

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WOW. a bit of a hiatus from the podcast. Fortunately, Travis and I did record several weeks ago and as a hump day bonus here is that podcast. Catch us on Friday for a full episode.  

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Summer is here! Blockbuster movies, Mud Run, Summer Camp., This week Josh and Travis talk movies. Adam sits down with a Y family who are excited about summer and of course dad jokes.

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Meredith is back! The Y has a June challenge to keep you on your toes. Everyone shares their favorite car chase movie. 

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A great time to save at the YMCA. Josh and Adam break down upcoming opportunities to save on your membership. Travis gives us an update on what he's watching and of course dad jokes.  

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We are back. Josh and Adam give insights to the Kentucky Derby horses. 

Happy Mother's Day to the moms in our lives.

Travis breaks down Dr Strange 2 

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Guest host from the YMCA sports team join the podcast alongside Adam. 

We talk treadmill tuesday and what goes into getting 2500 kids ready for soccer.

A little fun as Austin and Andre have a dont laugh competition.

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The team is excited about the upcoming battle with treadmill tuesday. We talk Mud Run and thank our donors.

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Haley and she shared her awesome journey over the past 14 months. Set a small goal, complete, set another small goal, complete. 

Travis joins us to talk movies and Josh, Adam and Meredith give the regular beat for the podcast

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Healthy body, mind, spirit - also budget. We welcome Nick Stephens back on the podcast. He walks us through a few good rules for making a budget.   Travis is back after watching the Batman.

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This week we invited a few of the Tsunami athletes in from the Oldham County site. What a hoot. 

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Fitness Therapy. Christinia Scott joins the Podcast. We discuss how to keep motivated with your resolutions and goals. Great ways to look at our fitness journey.   Travis breaks down best picture for the upcoming Oscars.  

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This week Josh, Adam and Meredith are joined by Stuart Cohen. Stuart shares his awesome Y story. Amazing. Travis wraps us his 2021 movies in review. What movie was #1 for Travis?

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A chance to win a month's membership! Guess 2 out of Travis's top 5 movies of 2021, either FB or Insta message the OC YMCA before episode 85 drops on Friday and have a chance to win. Here we catch up with Travis and recap his #15-#6 2021 Movies

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New to the podcast Christine McFalls, she joins us to talk about our upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive. The team, Josh, Adam and Meredith go through our members resolutions.

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Join Josh, Adam and Meredith. We wrap up the month of January: the 'Why' behind out goals; Gym Etiquette and Meal prepping. We look ahead to February and of course dad jokes.

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Welcome Emilie Macke, Certified Family Life Educator with a Masters degree in Human Development with an emphasis in Human Services Administration. Emilie joins the regular crew and we discuss meal prepping for the family and nutrition and approaching both.

Travis carries on with his #10-#6 movies of 2021.

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Episode 81: Gym etiquette. Joining the podcast, OCYMCA Board member and gym enthusiast, Katy Tate, Terry Smith, Personal Trainer and all around great guy. We sit down with Lucas Gibbs, body builder, and find out what it takes to stay on track. Travis gets us started with his 2021 movies in review.

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And we're back. The gang is nice and warm and we are here to talk more about goals. Starting with the "Why" behind your goals and much more. Travis is back from vacation to share a fun new family movie for a cold weekend.

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Happy New Year! The team is back in the office this week. To make resolutions or not. Best practices for resolutions. Setting goals. See y'all next year.

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Merry Christmas folks! Wrapping up the holiday season: Traditions, Movies and Keeping a level head. Joining the podcast for the first time Austin Mota, welcome.

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Good afternoon folks - running solo today. We chat with Travis and how he preparing for Spiderman and the Matrix. Then we take our show on the road and chat with swimmers from the Northeast YMCA site of the Tsunami Swim Team.

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Recording off site with the entire leadership team. We do a round robin of favorite memories or traditions. 

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Josh, Meredith and Adam sit down and talk about the Holidays. The holidays can be stressful but also full of a lot of fun. We discuss what stresses us out and how we stay grounded.

Travis shares how he stays grounded with what he's watching and #4 on our Christmas Movies top 10 count down.

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Happy Thanksgiving! We are very thankful for our team and what we have the opportunity to talk about. This week Brittany joins the team of Josh, Adam and Meredith. We discuss favorite foods, being thankful. Travis and Adam talks movies and #5 on our list and we are happy to have Christina back on to talk Turkey Trot. Have a good weekend folks.

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A little fun from Josh, Adam and Meredith. We explore Festivus and air our our grievances (nothing too serious).

Travis is back and we find out what #6 is on our Christmas movie top 10 list.

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Special Edition: We welcome Christina Faulkenburg, race director, to talk about what to expect for packet pick-up, race day and more.

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Meredith is back and Happy Birthday (day of recording). The gang talk about strength equipment. What we like and why and what do the polls show. Travis is on vacation so Adam tackled top 10 Christmas movies. Check it out and enjoy the weekend.

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Guest Host: Brittany Caple, Josh and Adam discuss great ways to burn calories. What are the best trending exercises, statewide, nationwide. Cardio, strength, treadmills, whats the best. Travis and Adam start the Christmas top 10 movies and discuss the new MCU Eternals. Adam finally finished Only Murders in the building (spoiler alert).

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Join Josh, Meredith, and Adam as we discuss Halloween candy, trick or treating and of course dad jokes. Travis joins us as we navigate and discuss movies were the bad guy wins. A lot of fun, Happy Halloween.

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We are very excited about a new event at the Oldham County Family YMCA.

The YMCA Monster Mash Dash 5k is be co-hosted with 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens. Take a listen and get the most up to date information for race day.

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Mental Health: Going on vacation. Josh and Adam (Meredith is on Vacation). Staying healthy with holiday inspired runs and of course dad jokes. Have a great weekend folks.

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Continuing the conversation around mental health. Hobbies, a great way to escape, leaning into a hobby. There is no right answer just fun. Listen in as Josh, Adam and Meredith a have a good time talking hobbies. Have a great weekend folks.

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Thank you to Brandon White and Tim Klein for joining us this week as we talk about mental health. Its a tough topic because in some way shape or form we all have experienced less than desirable mental health. Josh, Adam, Brandon and Tim navigate the topic, we hope this helps. Do Good, Be Kind

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Fall is almost officially here. As we change seasons, we celebrate the career of David Heard, former COO of the YMCA of Greater Louisville. Join us as we navigate David's career and learn what it means to be committed to the YMCA for over 40 years.

Adam and Travis mourn and celebrate the career of Norm Macdonald as we discuss movies for the week.

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Josh and Adam discuss the fall lineup here at the Y. Parents Night Out, Soccer, basketball, Chili Cook-off, Monster Mash Dash. 

Check it out.

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And we're back! Episode 62. Josh, Adam and Meredith humbly discuss our fitness goals, how the summer went and what we are looking forward to this fall. Yes there are some dad jokes😂. Travis joins us with what he's watching.

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Lets get Muddy. This week Josh, Adam and Meredith weave their way through the 2021 Family Mud Run. Travis breaks the muddy talk with, what are you watching. Big thank you to Humana and the Garry G Buttermann IV Foundation for supporting the Mud Run.

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Back from the holiday break. Meredith shares some history about her family. The gang discusses staycation vs vacation and Travis joins the podcast to mourn an iconic director and celebrate the newest Marvel movie.

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Guest host this week. Travis joins me for more than movies, Josh and Meredith are out. The vibe at the Y, movies and a little bit of R&R.

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Meredith is out again this week, but nevertheless Josh and Adam weave through why to get your kid in swim lessons, we get to chat with Grace Shupe about youth sports and lifelong mental health. Travis and Adam discuss what they are watching and what Travis is excited about. Have a good weekend folks.

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Camp! Lets talk about camp. Brittany and Emily join Josh and Adam and talk camp at OC. Travis and Adam breakdown movie etiquette and favorite camp movies. And we are pleased to chat with Bridget from Camp Piomingo.

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Josh, Adam and Meredith finish with trains and automobiles. What a laugh as we discuss how to navigate public transit and the roads. Travis and Adam discuss some of their favorite sports movies and why. 

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This week the gang discusses etiquette on planes, trains and automobiles. Travis breaks down he path to watching Saw #9 and the new Army of the Dead. Plus an oldy Boyz n the Hood. This week kicks off our interview series with YMCA staff graduating this year, Hannah Quale, the geologist.

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Happy Mother's Day Weekend. This week we discuss gym etiquette and Travis and Adam break down time time travel movies. Enjoy the weekend folks.

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We are back! Season 5! This week Josh, Adam, Meredith talk Kentucky Derby, joke around with Dad Jokes and spend some time talking about grocery store etiquette. 

Travis is back talking about what movies didn't make mainstream but are dear to his heart.

Happy Derby weekend folks.

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OCYMCA makes it to the Championship for Treadmill Tuesday. Thanks to all of our donors, we hit $100K for Annual Campaign. Adam chats with TJ Phillips and Shannon Venable, Calypso Cove Season is upon us. Travis is back in the studio for the final episode of the season, what is he watching?

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Meredith asked, "Whats going to still be different post Covid?" The OC team got their 2nd shots, yikes! OC won their first round of Treadmill Tuesday and will need your help next week. Mud Run and Annual Campaign for the win!

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We made it, episode 50. Josh, Adam and Meredith discuss what we have learned over 50 episodes and update on our goals. We sit down with boot camp, cardio fit and spin instructors. Adam and Travis discuss Judas and the Black Messiah and the upcoming Marvel shows. Have a great weekend folks.

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This week we meet with Seth and talk teen camp, Group exercise specifically Yoga and what's coming up, and lastly we get some ideas what to watch this weekend.

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Rootbound Farms, the Rocketeer with little people and what's your favorite strength exercise. Josh, Adam and Meredith have fun with this weeks podcast https://www.rootboundfarm.com

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Josh, Meredith and Adam discuss what its like to get the first shot of the Moderna vaccine. To mask or not to mask, obviously to mask but what's next. Then what's your go to podcast right now and which piece of cardio equipment do you prefer and why.

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Today we talk about our wellness journeys. Reconnecting and Accountability. We check back in with Travis and what we are watching. Introduction of a new collaboration, Rootbound Farms CSA

If you haven't yet, check out the Strong Life YMCA page. #ResetChallenge

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Josh is on vacation but the show must go on. I interview Brianna O'Daniel, Development Director, what does her do, do? Wonderful story from Heather Burba about the Y and how it helped her be the best mom she could be!

YMCA Social Responsibility

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This week we meet with Quan Founder and talk about the important work at Safe Place Services. Meredith jumps back into the conversation as Josh, Meredith and I discuss Super Bowl 55 and an update on our goals.

If you would like to learn more about Safe Place Services

If you would like to support Safe Place Services.

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This week we meet with the team from Y-Now a 10month program aimed at reduced incarcerations for future generations. Karen is in the studio to discuss her 8 week weight loss program. And lets check in with the OC team and how they are doing with their goals.

Y-Now

Weight Loss

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As we finish up how to achieve your goals and resolutions, we invite Darcy Simpson, District Admin, to share what she is working on and a cute anecdote. Continue to follow the folks at the Low Down at the Lodge as they navigate their goals. 

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Join the OC crew as we discuss tools and resources for navigating your resolutions. Walter Walker of the RBFY stopped by and gave his nod on the new YMCA and how he helps his members find their path to wellness.

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Josh, Adam, and Meredith share the OC Y member resolutions as we gear up for how to navigate your resolutions!

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Listen as Josh, Adam and Meredith navigate making it through the holidays with a healthy body. Some fun tips, stories of success.

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Josh and Adam welcome Meredith back on the show as we discuss how to get through the holidays with a healthy MIND. To brighten your mood find out why Batman Returns is considered a Christmas movie, as we break down what to watch with travis

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We caught up with the kids of NTI and talked cheerily about the holidays.

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Welcome back Meredith Wise. Join Josh and Adam as we learn about girl code (it will surely make you laugh at least once). Josh gets on his soap box about respect and the mask policy. Lastly we start a 3 part series: Getting through the Holidays with a healthy spirit, mind, body. 

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Join Josh and Adam as we discuss a year of the Low Down at the Lodge, what are does, does, and what we are thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving

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Join Josh and Adam as we discuss coping with stress with our children, we navigate the ever fun "Bro Code", Please wear a mask, and what are Josh and Adam watching.

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Fall Programs, Sean Connery, are there aliens. Join Josh and Adam as we have some fun this week on the Low Down at the Lodge

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Josh and Adam discuss fall programs. Coach Ashley Greene joins as we talk swim team. Halloween and Election week. Lots of fun!

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Josh and Adam are back. We have a few guest to talk about philanthropy at the Y and discussing halloween movies. Also, how to be respectful with YMCA health and safety protocols.

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Welcome back to season 3. A little bit of a new approach. Join Josh and Adam as the navigate through a myriad of topics.

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The Low Down at the Lodge. This week we sit down with Ryan Kingery, VP of IT, and discuss data security. We are joined again by Nick Stephens as we continue the conversation about racial injustice and Black Lives Matter.

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This week we spend a little bit of time with Maurissa Duncan to discuss heat related emergencies: how to recognize them and care for them. Next we spend a little bit more time with Travis to discuss 'What are you watching'

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Group Exercise a cornerstone of the YMCA. Today Josh and Adam are joined by Alison Scott and Dotty Battoe-Hales to discuss group exercise. We cover the new health and safety protocols, finding a class that fits your needs, and trying new things. Find out what our favorite classes are.

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Today we have Jeff Jaehnen, YMCA District Executive, to discuss how the Y will continue the great tradition of teaching swim lessons. The Y has been leading swim lessons for over 100 yrs and will continue to do so while keeping staff and swimmers safe. The return of wellness tips from Dotty Battoe-Hales, YMCA Associate Executive, and What Are You Watching with our very own Travis Williams.

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Join us this week as we discuss Youth Sports and how we will safely re-enter the sports arena. We sit down with Donnie Stoner, DStoner@ymcalouisville.org, to discuss the YES program.

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YMCA of Greater Louisville

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Today, we are joined by many of our guest from last week as we continue the conversation around racial injustice. Last week we learned how our community is affected by racism and why we are talking about it. This week we open up about how to have the conversation with yourself, your family, colleagues to learn and help stop the spread of racism.

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A full panel this week to discuss racism. Josh and I are joined by Freddie Brown, Christopher 2X, Richard Chandler, Nick Stephens and Steve Tarver. We believe the YMCA as a organization that strives to serve ALL, we provide a great place to have open and safe dialogue about racism.

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Join Adam and Josh as we discuss the re-entry of our recreational swimming at Calypso Cove waterpark. Kenny Hoerter rejoins the podcast alongside Megan Schulte, NE Board Member. We will navigate new protocols, reservations, and which slide is faster. 

YMCA of Greater Louisville

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Join us as we sit down with some long time members of the Oldham County Family YMCA, young and old, fond memories of the YMCA. We are also joined by the leader who started it all, Peggy Kilgore.

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Join Josh and Adam this week as we invite Brittany Caple, Oldham County YMCA Camp Director, on to discuss Summer Adventure. We cover staff training, new protocols, share our stories and hear from a couple of seasoned counselors.

YMCALouisville.org

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Welcome back! We are proud to have Steve Tarver, YMCA of Greater Louisville CEO, and Kenny Hoerter, Northeast District Executive Director, join the podcast to share the success of joys of our re-entry and share what is to come in phase 2. A little bit right at the end to get us ready for youth programs over the summer.

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Welcome back. We are so happy to be back at the office and ready to serve our community. Today we discuss Phase 1 of re-entry into the market. With your host Josh and Adam, we also have Meredith Wise on the show to share how check in and what not will go. As we discuss in the show our website: www.YMCALouisville.org will have the most up to date information.

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We connect with Karen and Vera from the Clark County Family Ymca. We chat about the changes the YMCA is making to ensure a safe environment for the children of essential workers. We discuss additional programs the YMCA of Greater Louisville has to support our community throughout this pandemic.

Don't forget summer camp enrollment is open. No Risk Enrollment.

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Today we dive into the YMCA and the closing of our facilities for the safety of our community. Thank you to those that have stuck with us through these trying times. We invite Stephanie White on the podcast to share family resources on FUN!

https://www.oldhamfamilyfun.net

https://www.facebook.com/OldhamFamilyFun/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

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We welcome Josh Lewis, Sr Program Director, and we dive into how to be a good sports parent, how to support our child and what is the best path for your child. We learn its just about fun. We had the chance listen in on a coach's meeting as Board Member, Brandon White, tell us his story. We will pick up our podcast in a few weeks with a new line up for season 2.

YMCA Social Responsibility

Josh Lewis JLewis@Ymcalouisville.org

Brittany Caple BCaple@ymcalouisville.org

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Join us as we discuss our resolutions and how we navigate the change we are seeking. Josh, Adam and Kelly discuss their resolutions and where they are with their goals. We invite Tommy Cheek to talk about his journey through the YMCA Smart Start program and now personal training. Heather Burba stops in to share the power of personal training. I hope you enjoy the episode.

YMCA Smart Start Program

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Summer is upon us. This week we have two camp experts on the mic, Brittany Caple, Program Director OCYMCA, and MJ Labarbera, Past YMCA Camp Director. Join us as we test out some recording from remote locations as we talk about summer. We spend most of our talking through FAQs of camp but happy to have 2 youth make their way into the studio to tell us about their time at camp and what they are looking forward to this summer.

https://www.ymcalouisville.org/oldham-county/camps/summer-camp-landing.html

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Today we discuss the YMCA Annual Campaign and why we give. We have guest Kristina Kluesner, RBFY Aquatic Director and philanthropic extraordinaire and Lee Hamilton Jr, super star volunteer for the YMCA of Greater Louisville. We have a fantastic story from a YMCA member and how important the YMCA is to her family. For those that want to learn more about the Y and moved to give back: https://www.ymcalouisville.org/give/oldham-county.html

https://www.ymcalouisville.org/give/republic-bank.html and more information: https://www.ymcalouisville.org/social-responsibility/index.html

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Join us as we finish off our employee tips podcast with customer service and work schedules. A little from Coach Kate about the YMCA Livestrong program. Special thanks to Tucker and Steve for being solid employees.

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Josh and Adam talk about interviewing, social media and other topics to help new and young staff to navigate the workplace successfully.

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Join the team as we discuss the statistics of swimming and aquatics. Thanks to Chad and Kelly for their tips on Electrical Safety and Mindfulness, enjoy the show.

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Listen in as we interview a family and their experience with swim lessons. A few tips about wellness and general safety. We dive into 5 myths about swim lessons.

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This episode we walk through a bit of a fun trivia between Josh, Beth and Adam. Didn't really keep score. We wanted to share a bit about the YMCA and piece in some bonus trivia. Let us know how you did.

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Join us as we discuss financial health and 6 topics to think about as you begin your financial health journey

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Join us as we geek out in preparation for Star Wars Episode 9, Rise of Skywalker. Listen as Josh Lewis takes us to school and properly educates us on Star Wars lore.

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We discuss the fun of being cooped up inside when its cold outside. 

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We discuss as a team New Year's Resolutions; are they bogus or are the good. 

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Where it all started: So proud of our team, two years in the making and hopefully many more. Our teams chats about the holidays and how to best navigate the next couple of months with anecdotes and advise.