Author Zibby Owens, an award-winning podcaster and “New York City’s Most Powerful Bookfluencer,” joins Squats and Margaritas to talk momming during a pandemic, the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on her family and what it’s like to be an anxious perfectionist — just like Erin!
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with friend, mentor and longtime Washington D.C. movie critic Arch Campbell, who celebrates his 75th birthday on Oscar Sunday. How fitting.
The verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial settles the matter of his guilt in George Floyd’s death –nothing more. An intense discussion between Chris and JJ.
President Joe Biden is preparing to give his first address before a joint session of Congress, as lawmakers deal with a wide range of issues, including police reform, costly infrastructure improvements and whether D.C. should become the nation’s 51st state. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”
Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…
The Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting and Auction is one of the largest multi-day charity wine events in the country. To date, it has raised over $20 million to help battle heart disease and stroke. And even though the pandemic has prevented in-person participation, it has not dismissed the spirit of the event! Please drink in…
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley honors the late Chadwick Boseman, who is the favorite to win a posthumous Best Actor Oscar this Sunday for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Jason spoke with Boseman about his roles as Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Thurgood Marshall just before the release of “Black Panther.” Rest in peace, King of…
It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with Megan Griffith-Greene, service features editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer. They discuss what service journalism means, how it can help reporters better understand their communities and why it’s no longer the territory of women’s magazines. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign…
Part two of our look at “American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed and Power”. Author Craig Unger, former KGB agent Yuri Shvets and Atlantic Council Sr. Fellow Anders Asland paint a stark picture of what’s happening in the shadows inside the U.S.
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his grandfather, who is the subject of the Netflix film “Mank,” which leads the way with 10 Oscar nominations this Sunday.
There are a lot of parallels between financial fitness and physical fitness. In this episode I chat with Dustin Martin, a financial advisor at Cincinnati Wealth Management Advisors, about common financial mistakes and solutions as well as how to stay healthy financially. Find Dustin here: https://www.raymondjames.com/cincinnatiwealth/about-us/bio?_=Dustin.Martin For personal training with me at Cincy…
How big of a pickup was Daniel Gafford for the Wizards? Are the Nats in trouble this early? Alex Smith walks away from the NFL
The key ingredient for creating and sustaining a successful business is “minding your business!” In this episode, we are joined by supermom Monique Rodriguez, wife and founder of Mielle Organics.
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with country music legend Wynonna Judd, who rocks The Birchmere on Wednesday for the first time since the pandemic. How did she and other musicians keep a creative spark during this past year of quarantine?
“After a year of shuttered stadiums and empty stands, D.C. fans made their return to in-person games this month. The Washington Nationals kicked off their April 6 opening day by raising their championship flag in front of fans for the first time. This week, WTOP sports reporter Rob Woodfork explains the return to in-person D.C….
Meet Amy! Amy has been a client of my health coaching since September 2020, and a personal training client of mine at the gym since February 2021. In this episode hear how Amy is kicking ass and taking names losing 30 pounds so far on her weight loss journey! For personal training with me…
Crossfit athlete Kristi Eramo (from Erin’s hometown!) joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss her drive and motivation during this apathetic time. She also shares the best way to burn fat and why Pedialyte isn’t just for hangovers.
NBC’s Kimmy Yam and WTOP’s Albert Shimabukuro tell heart breaking stories, but also leave us with a path forward out of the cycle of hate gripping the nation.
If you’re new here…here’s a recap of my weight loss journey! How I got started, and where I am now. For personal training with me at Cincy 360 Fitness email: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss about playing Bernie Madoff, who died in prison this week after orchestrating the biggest Ponzi scheme in history. How does an actor get inside the mind of a notorious criminal? The process is fascinating.
It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined by Heba Aly, CEO of The New Humanitarian, an independent nonprofit newsroom covering humanitarian crises. She discusses how her publication handled the COVID-19 pandemic and why her newsroom might be a model for other outlets as advertising dollars shrink. Keep up with the latest news about the…
Yuri Shvets, former KGB agent and subject of Craig Unger’s new book, American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery, says yes! They discuss never before know details of Russian activity directed at Trump and other American politicians.
Dave Johnson, George Wallace, Dave Preston, Rob Woodfork and Chris Cichon are talking playoff talk for the Wizards: Seriously!? The Wiz DO have a shot, but they need to keep it rolling Wednesday night after a big win over the Jazz earlier this week. The guys also discuss the latest mock that has Washington taking…
In this episode I chat with sustainable living expert Barb Webb about medicinal gardening, CBD and her new book Getting Baked. Find Barb here: http://www.ruralmom.com/ Find Getting Baked here: https://www.ruralmom.com/2021/01/getting-baked-hemp-cbd-medicinal-gardening.html For personal training with me at Cincy 360 Fitness email: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with prolific documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, who just dropped the new three-part documentary series Hemingway on PBS. What does Ken consider his magnum opus? Civil War or Baseball?
Chrissy Beck is the managing director of The Chronicle at Duke University and Erica Perel is the former general manager at The Daily Tar Heel at the University of North Carolina. Their newsrooms teamed up to create the Rivalry Challenge around the annual Duke-UNC basketball game, turning it into a revenue maker for both nonprofit…
Coronavirus has impacted every aspect of our lives. “Is It Normal Yet?” host Luke Garrett documents the DC-area’s return to public life after a year of isolation. Each week, an expert or WTOP news reporter breaks down how this community is getting back to normal and what normal really means now. How has the DC…
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation’s capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Dave Chappelle, Carol Burnett, Garth Brooks, Aretha Franklin, Jerry Seinfeld,…
Personal Trainer and Cincy 360 Fitness owner Josh Garrett and I discuss a NYT article that says too much HIIT exercise could be bad for your health. Find that article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/24/well/move/exercise-hiit.html Email Josh about training: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find Josh’s website here: https://www.cincy360fitness.com/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
Riley Knoxx, the world’s top Beyonce impersonator, joins Squats and Margaritas to talk about how she’s handling the coronavirus pandemic, performing with Taylor Swift, the ‘COVID 15’ (or is it 25?) that she put on during quarantine and her advice to anyone who may be struggling with their identity.
Ebony Thomas, the Racial Equality and Economic Opportunity Initiatives Executive at Bank of America discusses the details of their $1 billion initiative to support economic opportunity initiatives.
Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…
Well, it’s that time of year again. The Girl Scouts of America are on the cookie-march and never has mixing your support of a worthy cause and indulging in a guilty pleasure ever felt so right! In today’s grown-up world, where pairing wine with just about anything that can find its way onto a plate,…
It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with Joshua Vaughn, a senior multimedia reporter for The Appeal and creator of the What Is Life? podcast. Vaughn describes the podcast as a “passion project” that features conversations with people sentenced to life in prison in who are unlikely to be released. Listen to What Is Life?…
The Obama administration’s warning not to Syria not use chemical weapons went unheeded. How close did we come to a global disaster? Joby Warrick details how Syria fell apart and ISIS almost got all of their weapons.
Dave Johnson, George Wallace, Dave Preston, Rob Woodfork and Chris Cichon discuss the NCAA Tournament and provide some takeaways after Baylor’s dominating season. The guys also conversate about the contract extension for Maryland Head Coach Mark Turgeon and predict just how good the Terps should be next season with two key transfers set to arrive…
Zeb Crawford is a personal trainer and COO for NuEthix Formulations. In this episode we chat all about cheat meals! Find Zeb on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/zebcrawford/ Find NuEthix here: https://nuethix.com/ For personal training with me at Cincy 360 Fitness email: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
WITH THE DRAFT RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, AND FRESH NEW FREE AGENT SIGNINGS, KEVIN AND CLAUDE DISCUSS TEH BIGGEST RIVALRY IN SPORTS. THAT’S RIGHT! ITS THE REVIEW OF “GODZILLA VS KONG”! YEP, WE’RE BACK WITH REVIEWS OF MOVIES WE HAVING SEEN. (THESE TWO PLAIN DONT LIKE EACH OTHER)
Sleep is hard to come by. How do we get our children (and ourselves) in a better sleep routine? We share tips on how we get our children to sleep through the night and the struggles that come along the way.
Jim DiBattista weighed in at over 400 pounds when he auditioned for the Biggest Loser in 2019. In this episode, hear all about how Jim’s weight loss journey played out on and off TV – and how he’s kept it off! Find Jim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/coachjim52/ Find Jim’s website here: https://www.coachjim52.com/ Find Jim’s Huddle…
Kim Kardashian’s personal trainer Melissa Alcantara joins Squats and Margaritas to talk about the first steps to starting a fitness journey and finding balance in life, how she lost 70 pounds and went from being a broke waitress in Brooklyn to running a fitness empire.
The DMV Sports Roundtable featuring Chris Cichon, Frank Hanrahan and Jamal Bowens provides a look at the Saturday NCAA Men’s Tournament matchups and previews the Nats…whenever their season actually gets underway. Football is also a topic of conversation as the guys debate which top prospect is the most NFL ready.
Cicely Fleming, 9th Ward Alderman on the City Council, was the lone no vote, when they took up the matter. Before you judge, check out her reasons.
Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…
It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with David Chavern, president and CEO of the News Media Alliance, an Arlington, Virginia-based nonprofit organization representing digital and print news publishers around the world. They discuss new legislative efforts to help news publishers get paid fair value for their content by Facebook and Google and the precedent set…
Ambassador Joe Detrani, former Director of the National Counterproliferation Center, says there is a serious concern that North Korea could make a mistake when it launches missiles. That, he says, could lead to a disaster.
Personal Trainer, Cincy 360 Fitness owner and my new boss Josh Garrett and I discuss how Josh opened the gym and created a community. Email Josh about training: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find Josh’s website here: https://www.cincy360fitness.com/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
The WTOP Huddle featuring Chris Cichon, George Wallace, Rob Woodfork, Dave Preston and Dave Johnson takes a look at the Washington Nationals chances of reaching the World Series! An in-depth discussion about all of the position groups is followed by NFL draft talk: Is Mac Jones really going to be the third pick? A ton…
Miami University sex educator Richelle Frabotta and I dive into a discussion about sexual frequency – answering the question “How often should I be having sex?” **Disclaimer** This episode does have adult language and discusses adult themes. Learn more about Richelle here: https://sosecs.com/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
Abby Maslin, author of Love You Hard, joins Squats and Margaritas to share her story of overcoming and finding love again (with her husband!) after his traumatic brain injury. Abby offers perspective and encouragement to moms feeling like they can’t do this pandemic anymore! Erin and Abby share a raw, honest look at what it…