1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Welcome to the Weights &amp;amp; Plates Podcast, hosted by strength coach and nutrition expert Robert Santana. In this kickoff episode, Robert is joined by Jay Ware, a long-time friend and fellow coach who might just be sticking around as the podcast’s new co-host. 🎙️ In this episode, Robert and Jay dive into: • How they met through strength coaching and coaching internships • Jay’s background growing up in a small town and his journey into fitness • The evolution of strength training and why coaching goes beyond just sets and reps • Real talk about the fitness industry – what’s working, what’s broken • Their shared vision for the podcast and what you can expect moving forward This episode sets the stage for a podcast that blends science, experience, and honest conversations – whether you're a lifter, coach, or just trying to figure out what works in a noisy fitness world. 👊 Subscribe to hear weekly episodes about training, nutrition, mindset, and more — no BS, just results. https://weightsandplates.com/online-coaching/ Follow Weights &amp;amp; Plates YouTube: https://youtube.com/@weights_and_plates?si=ebAS8sRtzsPmFQf- Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/weightsandplates&amp;nbsp; Web: https://weightsandplates.com&amp;nbsp; Weights and Plates Podcast https://weightsandplates.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/37539690/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/37539690