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The Victory Couch

Julie and Rick Rando

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

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00:36:10

S3: Bonus Episode 2 – about summer planning and...

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2024/04/19

This bonus episode is all about preparing for summer. Take in some tips,and apply them to your life in preparation for the BEST SUMMER EVER! We also dedicate significant time providing insight and adviceregarding selecting the best summer camp for kids. (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,

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00:36:09

S3: Bonus Episode 1 – about books (with special...

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2024/04/11

“Bookmarks are for quitters people!” There is no biggerreader in our home than our daughter, Dylan. This one is meant to encourage reading for all, with a special emphasis on children's literature. We'll tell you our favorites and why, give recommendations and share what each of us are reading these days. As you approach the end of the school year and summer slowdown, we want to encourage the importance of weaving books into your days. Share this episode with your favorite book lover,

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S3: Episode 20 – about rom coms, reflecting on season...

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2024/02/15

As we wrap up Season Three, we take time to reflect on memorable moments that represent this season best. Enjoy reflecting on the past nearly five months with us and prepare for what’s next! We also discuss the best rom-coms of all time, and see how different and similar we would rank our fav from the “golden age” of romantic comedies. Thank you for squishing in! (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando)Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch,

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00:51:00

S3: Episode 19 – about the martial arts, historic...

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2024/02/07

This week on the couch, we discuss heroism (historical figures and examples in modern day), rate the internet’s list of most annoying sounds, take a deep dive into lessons learned from time in the martial arts, and share unique parenting moments we hope our kids will remember. (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

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00:41:57

S3: Episode 18 – about childhood gifts not received,...

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2024/02/01

We talk about gifts we never received as kids. We talk about sickness and injuries. We talk about Disney Villains too--- BUT the question you’ve all been waiting for is discussed in THIS episode--- has the time come we get a cat? Listen in and enjoy. (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

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S3: Episode 17 – about toxic positivity, superheroes,...

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2024/01/25

Do you know about toxic positivity? Have you been accused of it and how do you handle the label of being toxically positive? Join us as we discuss this topic and many more this week including real life childhood superheroes (both on and off TV), and which lessons we’ve learned from our many nephews and nieces (we have 8 through our siblings, and another 8 who call us aunt/uncle from our closest friend circle). (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando) Show notes: Connect with us

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00:48:49

S3: Episode 16 – about Gilmore Girls, the best and...

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2024/01/18

Are you a fan of Gilmore Girls? Or have you never watched it before? Either way, this episode is for you! Squish into the couch as Rick pulls out a question he’s been holding onto for over a year!! Beyond Gilmore, we also discuss the best and worst of owning a business, share specific examples of sad moments in cinema, and slip into our favorite pjs and slippers to reflect on the 1988 Saturday morning cartoon line up. You are welcome here…enjoy! (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie

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00:39:10

S3: Episode 15 – about cringey commercials,...

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2024/01/11

Are there commercials you can’t stand? We surely have ours!! Listen in and let us know if our least favorite commercials overlap with yours. Rick also shares a list of unexpected joys (join in and rate along), we discuss superstitious type habits and giving up old habits from our younger days. (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

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00:45:41

S3: Episode 14 – about tree light timing, pregnant...

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2024/01/04

Are your Christmas lights still up like ours? What’s the holiday light etiquette or tradition for your family? Find out why we’re discussing pregnant chipmunks, discuss how men can model processing and sharing emotions well, and join us as we reflect on what unnerves us. There’s a plethora of prop your feet up moments this week, and a few couch crumbs coming your way—listen in. Thanks for squishing in with us (Rick and Julie Rando). Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch,

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00:41:43

S3: Episode 13 – about how far we’ve come as...

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2023/12/28

As they say, “practice makes perfect.” Relive the pilot episode of The Victory Couch WITH US as we get our sea legs as podcasters. It may not be our best episode ever, but we all had to start somewhere. We welcome you to join us as we share a little bit behind the scenes of the first recording day AND encourage you in whatever you hope to do-- to simply start. Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook, victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory

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00:39:13

S3: Episode 12 – about handling disappointment,...

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2023/12/21

From not getting what you wanted for Christmas, to not getting the grade you had hoped for and everything in between (and beyond), we discuss how we help our kids through life’s inevitable disappointments. We also discuss traveling to the world’s greatest monuments, what we thought would be cool as an adult but really isn’t and share what 2023 has taught us both. Squish into the couch as we share with our #victorycouchpotatoes yet another week! We are glad you’re here. Connect with us on Instagram

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00:42:17

S3: Episode 11 – about partner gift giving (an...

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2023/12/14

If you remember the days of VH1 pop-up videos this episode rewind is for you. It’s our chance to drop in on last year us, echo our gift giving sentiments and add a few more. As the shopping days count down this season, we hope our tips this year and last help you along the way. 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

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00:46:02

S3: Episode 10 – about must dos before Christmas,...

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2023/12/07

Put on your favorite ugly Christmas sweater, deck the halls, and pop in your fav classic holiday movie for this episode. Rick and Julie Rando discuss their must dos to get in before the Christmas season, who they are particularly kind to, where would you pick to live for two months if you could, and what “old person things” we do now. Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook, victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory Couch

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00:46:29

S3: Episode 9 – about Hot Ones, signs of the season,...

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2023/11/30

This episode is one of Rick Rando’s favorite episodes yet of the VC. Listen to find out why and join us as we take a few twists and turns into the world of hot sauce, foods to share, and taglines we make about states we’ve visited. We also discuss signs that prove it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. 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

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S3: Episode 8 – about Thanksgiving

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2023/11/23

We know you’re busy this week and there’s a lot going on—so we decided to keep it simple. This one is about Thanksgiving and gratitude. Enjoy and if you’re American, Happy Thanksgiving! 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 quick screenshot of your review and your mailing address and we’ll get you one! Reviews

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00:49:09

S3: Episode 7 – about trade professions, watching...

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2023/11/16

Plumbers, electricians, truck drivers, mechanics, carpenters, and all our favorite men and women in trade professions…this episode is for you. Join Rick and Julie Rando as discussions happen on the couch about trade professions we admire, which sports we prefer to watch solo, and which one we watch in groups. Thoughts are exchanged about which stores we could serve as a pro tour guide for, as well as banter about everyday annoyances occurring during running errands. Show notes: Connect with

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00:48:02

S3: Episode 6 – about first dates, chain restaurants...

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2023/11/09

If you’re wondering where NOT to take a first date, this is the podcast episode for you. Join us on The Victory Couch as we discuss chain restaurants of our past as well as our childhood bedrooms. We also give thought and discussion to what people simply don’t fully understand about our occupations. Martial arts school owners and photographers…squish in--- this one is for you. Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook, victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or

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00:35:33

S3: Episode 5 – about SNL, kid shows, imaginary...

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2023/11/02

Hop on the couch this week and join us as we reminisce about Saturday Night Live favorite eras of the past. We also discuss photos we’d retrieve if we could only save two, what to do with imaginary acreage if we had it, and which kid shows we would watch even if we didn’t have kids. A special shout out is also given to the world of demolition derby. Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook, victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new

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00:40:18

S3: Episode 4 – about looking up to younger people,...

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2023/10/26

Stemmed from a comment last week about Taylor Swift, we discuss if there is a stigma around looking up to those younger than us. We also share life dreams we cling to, and our desires (as a public speaker (Rick) and photographer (Julie)) for those we serve when we step away from them. We also discuss ideal internal weather in summer and winter (thermastat wars if you will). Enjoy the banter, ponder with us, and kindly send us some “human fuel” (contact info. below). Show notes: Connect with us

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00:47:41

S3: Episode 3 – about pausing first, what we would...

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2023/10/19

The fall pressure to get it all in has hit, but we’ve made it to the couch for another week! Squish in as we discuss our desire to pause long enough so that we can show grace to our middle schooler, what we would eliminate from the world, homecoming then vs. now, and top-rated American Halloween candy. Grab your Reese’s (or whichever candy is your fav) and join us! Show notes: Want a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a quick screenshot of

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