Best Urban MVMNT Podcasts (2024)

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It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later 28:27

2+ y ago28:27

28:27

The final episode of the #SWEATLOCALCLT podcast is here. The Urban MVMNT crew talks about what they are up to next, how they plan to fitness now that they're civilians again, and some parting tips for our members who are looking for a new fitness home. While the ending is bittersweet, we cannot express how much the past 10+ years have meant to us. …

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Pink Hair, Don't Care + Growing An Instagram Coaching Business with Kristen Bousquet 49:42

3y ago49:42

49:42

Kristen Bousquet is an incredibly engaging and interesting human. And we mean interesting in a flattering way, not like the new intern at your office that participates in Civil War reenactments. She's a self-made entrepreneur who carries probably the most judged title in all of the professional titles currently - an Instagram Influencer We know wha…

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2 Babies Later and I’m Growing My Modeling Career with Bree Bush 37:16

3y ago37:16

37:16

This week's #SWEATLOCAL CLT podcast is a member highlight with Bree Bush. We talk about everything from growing up in the Dirty Myrtle, her experience as a cruise ship performer, and her rising modeling career. Listen to learn more about her and then say hey the next time you see her crushing a BUILD workout with us! Follow Bree on IG @itsbreebush …

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Growing BOLD with Julie Brauer + Leighann Mason 33:46

3y ago33:46

33:46

Julie Brauer and Leighann Mason are focused on preventative healthcare for the older generation. These two awesome Urban MVMNT members have teamed up with CarePods to allow seniors to age and train safely in their own homes. While this is probably not super relevant for our audience, anyone who has parents or grandparents that they would like to se…

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So Is Urban MVMNT Like CrossFit??? 31:22

3y ago31:22

31:22

This is a common question we get asked by prospective new members and one that our current members get asked frequently by their ecosystem when they share that they workout at Urban MVMNT - so we figured we'd break down how to best answer that question. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlocalclt/message…

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On-Journey Turning Your Side Hustle Into A Career With Jenn Gallardo 35:40

3y ago35:40

35:40

Jenn Gallardo is not only a devout member at Urban MVMNT, but she's also an incredibly talented photographer. We asked Jenn on the podcast to discuss how she is currently in the planning + action stages of taking her photography skill set and making it her full-time career. The vast majority of humans have something they're passionate about - but v…

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Question + Answer With The Urban MVMNT Crew 27:33

3y ago27:33

27:33

You've got questions, we kinda have answers...and the answers we don't have we make up completely on the spot, so at the least, you'll be highly entertained. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlocalclt/message

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Your Friendly, Neighborhood Reality TV Star + Influencer, Lexi Marsella 39:40

3+ y ago39:40

39:40

On this week's episode of the #SWEATLOCAL CLT podcast Isaac and Deuce talk with Urban MVMNT member Lexi Marsella. Lexi talks with us about how her willingness to take chances has led to some big adventures (like being on an MTV reality show!), what being an "Influencer" even means and of course we threw some fitness talk in there as well. Take a li…

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Juices, Smoothies & Growing A Family Business with Green Brothers Juice 52:32

3+ y ago52:32

52:32

Josh and Stephanie Norris are the face and brain trust of Green Brothers Juice, even though the venture was originally conceived with two other Norris brothers who are still involved in the business. However, these two have grown their healthy and tasty empire into several Charlotte locations and are excited about the future for their niche market.…

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Urban MVMNT is Expanding! + Friday Debates + Our New Online Programming 30:00

3+ y ago30:00

30:00

On this episode, the Urban MVMNT crew get together to discuss our newly announced license model that will allow us to expand the brand into other cities around the US - very exciting stuff! We also touch on the Friday Instagram debates we've been posting and analyzing your feedback on those (hilarious) and finally we tease our newest offering that …

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Honeybear Bake Shop Turns COVID into Cookies 57:49

3+ y ago57:49

57:49

During a time where the majority of the news and global happenings were on the hopeless and downtrodden side, Hannah Neville decided to let her circumstances or resources stop her from pursuing her passion. So she changed her circumstances and became resourceful. After years of a successful pastry chef career, Hannah found herself furloughed and wo…

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Creating Your Own Career With @wheretoeatcharlotte 49:35

3+ y ago49:35

49:35

Miranda Mounts is self-made. Her story takes her from hustling as a server in the food industry to becoming one of the leading food bloggers/influencers in Charlotte. We had the opportunity to sit down and get to know her backstory, the challenges associated with going 100% into your "side hustle" and some of the misconceptions that exist around th…

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McRibs and Marketing with Carly Jimenez 34:26

3+ y ago34:26

34:26

On today's episode, Isaac + Deuce catch up with our of favorite member - Carly Jimenez. Carly works for an advertising firm that contracts with McDonalds HQ - yes, she is literally apart of the machine that is trying to feed you Big Macs and McRib sandwiches, while we sit on the other side of the health + fitness line of scrimmage. You'd think it w…

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Pioneering Craft Seltzer in Charlotte with Summit Seltzer 47:26

3+ y ago47:26

47:26

During the middle of the pandemic, Kristin Cagney had the amazing idea of becoming only 1 of 3 craft seltzer facilities in the United States. COVID be dammed, she went to work and acquired an amazing team with Ben Quinones as the head seltzerer and Andrew Mayer as the manager. Since opening up, even with strict COVID restrictions, they have surpass…

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Skiptown Barks Back At The Pandemic 34:01

3+ y ago34:01

34:01

We jam with the founder of Skiptown, Meggie Williams. She walks us through her journey, from walking dogs to building a 24,000 pet epicenter in South End during the pandemic. If you have a furry loved one that is in need of socializing, boarding or daycare - definitely check out Skiptown! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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LIFT+MOVE: How To Place Conditioning Emphasis In Your Workout 29:52

3+ y ago29:52

29:52

We continue our deep analysis that we originally started in a recent blog post, where we let our members know exactly how to hit their LIFT+MOVE class workouts so they can prioritize conditioning. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlocalclt/message

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Hannah Oliveto's Journey To Becoming A Sports Reporter 32:38

3+ y ago32:38

32:38

Hannah Oliveto is a member here at Urban MVMNT and also a sports reporter for Charlotte WCCB. We asked Hannah to come in and let us learn more about the sports reporter world, how she got started in the industry and learned some inside stories of working with celebrity athletes. Follow Hannah and her sports experiences @hannaholiveto --- Send in a …

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Meet The Ladies of Project Lean Nation (SouthEnd) 43:09

3+ y ago43:09

43:09

Brantley Belk & Annaka Beatty are the dynamic duo that run the show at Project Lean Nation in South End, right across from Sycamore Brewery. On this episode, we get to hear how the both arrived in this unique accessory to the fitness industry, their hot take on Charlotte's fast growth and what PLN has in store for the future. Make sure to stop by t…

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Smarter Growth with Sustain Charlotte 29:48

4y ago29:48

29:48

With all the controversy around the infrastructure (or lack thereof) within the Queen City as it relates to the growing population, we decided to consult with an expert. Shanon Binns, founder of Sustain Charlotte came by the podcast to discuss what their non-profit organization is doing to work with the city to create a more sustainable growth plan…

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LIFT+MOVE: How To Place Strength Emphasis In Your Workout 29:14

4y ago29:14

29:14

As a more in-depth follow up to our recent blog article, the Urban MVMNT crew dives deep into how our you can personalize your workout inside of our LIFT+MOVE class for strength training. We'll be following this episode up with one that teaches you how to place extra emphasis on conditioning soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo…

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Stroke: From Axe Throwing to Miniature Golf 54:20

4y ago54:20

54:20

Kicking back off the podcast after a brief hiatus, we're excited to have Scott + Ashleigh Gadd with us - the owners of Stroke, a brand-new indoor putt putt and bar concept in Plaza Midwood. We get to hear about their entrepreneurial journey going from owning a thriving axe throwing business to taking a stab the bar industry, all during the COVID pa…

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Where We Brunchin At? Talking With Chef Cordell Weathers About Building His Culinary Biz During COVID 38:27

4y ago38:27

38:27

Chef Cordell Weathers didn't take the traditional route that most chefs pursue. He didn't attend culinary school or travel abroad to study native cuisines. He's self taught and a natural at his craft. His business has pivoted from catering events and hosting full brunches to online cooking classes that are selling out faster than he can host them. …

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Making CLT More Creative with BLK MKT CLT 54:53

4y ago54:53

54:53

The Urban MVMNT crew sat down with Sir Will + Dammit Wesley, owners of BLK MKT CLT, to talk about Charlotte's creative scene, the BLACK LIVES MATTER mural in Uptown and how to help our neighborhoods reclaim their culture amidst gentrification. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlocalclt/message…

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COVID Convos Feat. Rachael Struble 27:38

4y ago27:38

27:38

Our newest podcast segment in our newest normal, COVID Convos. We catch up with our beloved Urban MVMNT members to see how they are faring during the pandemic, what they've learned about themselves and what perspectives have they gained. Thanks for listening and KEEP MVNG! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlo…

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COVID Convos Feat. David Flores 21:09

4y ago21:09

21:09

Our newest podcast segment in our newest normal, COVID Convos. We catch up with our beloved Urban MVMNT members to see how they are faring during the pandemic, what they've learned about themselves and what perspectives have they gained. Thanks for listening and KEEP MVNG! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlo…

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COVID Convos Feat. Robert Fewell 26:01

4y ago26:01

26:01

Our newest podcast segment in our newest normal, COVID Convos. We catch up with our beloved Urban MVMNT members to see how they are faring during the pandemic, what they've learned about themselves and what perspectives have they gained. Thanks for listening and KEEP MVNG! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlo…

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COVID Convos Feat. Brian Porter 28:55

4y ago28:55

28:55

Our newest podcast segment in our newest normal, COVID Convos. We catch up with our beloved Urban MVMNT members to see how they are faring during the pandemic, what they've learned about themselves and what perspectives have they gained. Thanks for listening and KEEP MVNG! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlo…

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COVID Convos Feat. Jamie Sebaaly 20:01

4y ago20:01

20:01

Our newest podcast segment in our newest normal, COVID Convos. We catch up with our beloved Urban MVMNT members to see how they are faring during the pandemic, what they've learned about themselves and what perspectives have they gained. Thanks for listening and KEEP MVNG! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlo…

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How To Write Your Own Workouts 101 32:40

4y ago32:40

32:40

During this COVID shutdown of our facility, we've had many of you guys ask questions about how to start programming your own workouts. Some of you are truly interested in the methods and others are looking to add some personalization to your MVMNT Anywhere workouts we provide. So we sat down and laid out a skeleton you can follow to create your own…

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What's On Your COVID Netflix Playlist? 29:37

4y ago29:37

29:37

The Urban MVMNT crew is back and bringing you a socially distant way to stay in touch with your fav coaches. Curious how many times Deuce has watched Tiger King already? Wondering what the ABC store experience is like during a pandemic? All this fun and more on today's podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sw…

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How Urban MVMNT Is Handling COVID-19 So Your Fitness Routine Isn't Interrupted 12:46

4+ y ago12:46

12:46

A real quick podcast for you guys to keep you up-to-date with how we plan on keeping you MVNG during the COVID-19 pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlocalclt/message

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Tour De Fried Chicken in CLT with Mike Ural 58:48

4+ y ago58:48

58:48

The boys go on a tour of fried chicken sandwiches in CLT and get to know long-time member, Mike Ural, a lot better. In what is our longest podcast to date, we think you guys are going to really enjoy this mobile-podcast episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweatlocalclt/message…

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Coach Isaac Is Back (Not Really) + The New Upgrades At Urban MVMNT 39:21

4+ y ago39:21

39:21

So for those of you who haven't had a chance to meet Sarah Isaac, our long time General Manger, this is going to be a solid idea as to what you have to look forward to when she returns. Isaac has been on maternity leave with her newborn daughter, Rivera and we wanted to catch up to see how life as has been and bring her up to speed on some of the t…

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Growing Up Raisin' Hell & Praisin' Dale with Leighanne Mason 47:12

4+ y ago47:12

47:12

Leighanne is originally from the dirty ROC (Rochester, NY for those of you not in the know), but has resided in Mooresville for a large chunk of her life. After trying out the lazy beach life of Wilmington, NC - she found herself looking for more hustle + bustle and ended up in the Queen City. A pediatric nurse and passionate fitnesser (that's def.…

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Saving Old People & Treating Injuries With Julie Brauer DPT 41:15

4+ y ago41:15

41:15

You can find Julie working out in our LIFT+MOVE classes on a regular basis. She can also be found running through the streets of Uptown and saving old people who fall at Jeni's Ice Cream. We asked Julie to come on the show to talk about why she opts to do a little bit of everything fitness wise in CLT, why you shouldn't talk to her in the middle of…

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Jenna Colkitt: A Transplant Milleniall in the CLT Fitness Scene...Say What?!? 42:36

4+ y ago42:36

42:36

Jenna is from Philly - the city of brotherly love. And crazy obnoxious football fans. But she doesn't fall in that category. Jenna's life took her a different route...corporate marketing that lead her to CLT and then the realization that she had a passion for the fitness industry. She went to work for the local Charlotte sensation SweatNET, coaches…

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Mike Moulton: Flipping Houses + Crushing Assault Bikes 38:10

4+ y ago38:10

38:10

Mike has been a member at Urban MVMNT for 6 years now here's a few of the things we've learned about him over the years: 1. He's had great success in various aspects of the residential home marketing here in CLT 2. Jeanne (his wife) is a complete badass 3. All ski ergs, assault bikes and rowers need to fear for their life when Mike gets on there du…

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Stop Listening To Your Co-Worker Karen's Diet Advice 38:53

4+ y ago38:53

38:53

Matt Dengler is a local CLT entrepreneur who has seen some serious success with his nutrition company startup - RxRD. Matt is a registered dietician in both NC + SC and is currently the only local RD signed to Orangetheory Fitness to provide nutritional lectures and services to their members. He's also the preferred nutrition solution for Urban MVM…

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When Mountain Biking Meets Urban MVMNT with Marc Henderson 39:49

4+ y ago39:49

39:49

Marc Henderson is a lot of things - tall, charismatic, fit, intelligent...the list goes on One thing Marc is not - immune to the random injuries that happen to fitness enthusiasts. After suffering an achilles injury before joining Urban MVMNT, Marc was concerned that his mountain biking and love for strength training days were over. Deuce and I jam…

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Dan Burdi Is All In on South End with The Mill Co-Working 38:44

4+ y ago38:44

38:44

Dan Burdi is important for two reasons. 1) He's one of Sarah's only friends that she's proven to exist 2) He's an accomplished entrepreneur who amidst several of his successful businesses, decided to create a boutique co-working space in the heart of South End. Dan sits down with the Urban crew and discusses why he decided to open up a smaller, mor…

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Evelyn Henson and Adding Color To The World 18:18

4+ y ago18:18

18:18

You may not instantly recognize the name Evelyn Henson, but if you live in Charlotte and have frequented popular spots like Jenni's Ice Cream, then you've seen her popular #confettiheartswall that is a CLT Instagram pic must have. While her mural has given her local notaritiey here in the Queen City, her work can be found in Glamour, Redbook, Peopl…

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Naming Isaac's Baby + Deuce Breaks Down Workout Programming 33:18

4+ y ago33:18

33:18

No guest this week on the podcast so the Urban MVMNT crew just went back and forth on several different topics ranging from Isaac's baby's mystery name, our RESET Series that we are currently offering to new members and Deuce breaks down some of the inner workings of his brain when writing your favorite workouts. --- Send in a voice message: https:…

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Grant Aarons, founder of Eight + Sand - The Difference Quality Bread Makes 34:00

4+ y ago34:00

34:00

You may have heard of a new breakfast and lunch spot that opened up in South End recently. They have an impressive coffee lineup, amazing outdoor patio and extensive tap beer selection. Their food is locally sourced and the bread is all made on-site. The founder, Grant Aarons, gave the Urban MVMNT crew a full tour of their new location and sat down…

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Megan Phillips On Chasing Financial Independence + Living Vegan 32:04

4+ y ago32:04

32:04

Megan Phillips has been a member for coming up on 3 years. If you don't recognize her name, then you'd would def. recognize her friendly smile and awesome personality as she also works the front desk during the evening classes on Tuesday nights. We asked Megan to sit down and tell us a bit about her story, not so much the fitness side, but a few ot…

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Noble Smoke + The New Joker Movie + Lots of Funnies 27:38

4+ y ago27:38

27:38

Isaac, Deuce and Stu hit up the newest BBQ joint in Charlotte - Noble Smoke. Located in the Wesley Heights neighborhood, which is been quickly on the rise the last several years, this spot is an absolute must for any real BBQ fans. Deuce skools Stu on the differences b/t the origins of NC & SC barbecue sauce while Isaac continuously chews gum in th…

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Isaac + Deuce Share Their Fitness Story 35:37

4+ y ago35:37

35:37

We all have an origin story as to how we got to where we are today. And some of us have podcasts that you under prepare for so you have to create filler content for the week's upload. That's what this was - we didn't have much to jam on so Isaac, Deuce and Stu got together and Stu interviews Isaac and Deuce as to how they got started working in the…

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Mark Madara + The Evolution of Urban MVMNT from the Member Perspective 34:53

4+ y ago34:53

34:53

Mark Madara has logged over 800+ workouts with us dating back to 2105. He's a staple in our 5:30am class, loves participating in Spartan Races and has gone to more Dave Matthews Band concerts than most people alive (at leave more than anyone we've ever known). But Mark's tenure not only comes with us developing a great relationship with this guy, b…

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Betty Burns Is 60 Years Young With 450+ Workouts Completed 26:09

4+ y ago26:09

26:09

Betty Burns is a staple in our 6:30am class for the past 6 years. And around this time each year, she holds an annual fundraiser at NODA Brewery called Betty Bash. This event was created to aid the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) in which she is extremely passionate about ever since her nephew (and also an Urban MVMNT member before he …

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Optimist Hall + Why We Do Pullups The Way We Do 24:03

4+ y ago24:03

24:03

Optimist Hall is an amazing new addition the CLT scene that has rehabbed an old textile mill into an expansive food court on the north side of the city. It also shares space with Duke Energy's new R&D office which we received an impromptu tour from our good friend and former member, Chandrajeet Pawar. On the second half of this episode we deep dive…

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John Cassidy & Our New Friends At Mugshots Coffee 27:59

5y ago27:59

27:59

John Cassidy is a jack of a trades - but his specialty craft is craft coffee. He founded Mountain Ground coffee roasters and has expanded his vision for the perfect cup of coffee across the country - including 3 Charlotte locations with his LoSo location inside of Urban MVMNT being the most recent expansion. John is a fun guy and we have some good …

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