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The Victory Couch
Julie and Rick Rando
157 episodes
6 days ago
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 with tips on how to navigate life’s adventures, only to crash at the end of the night, on the Victory Couch.
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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 with tips on how to navigate life’s adventures, only to crash at the end of the night, on the Victory Couch.
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The Victory Couch
Christmas Wishes from The Victory Couch

From the left and right side of The Victory Couch, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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6 days ago
1 minute 55 seconds

The Victory Couch
S6: Episode 7 – about mess up moments, fire safety, must dos at Christmas, and practices to take into next year


If your partner messed up at something, what's your first instinct tell you they messed up (Rick cautions answering this one, fellas)? We also share our Christmas time must dos, fire safety to remember around the holidays, as well as which practices we're taking with us into 2026 (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).


Shownotes:


Connectwith 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 message and we'll mail you one.


SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen.


If you received a random text from me that said “I messed up.” What is the first thing that comes to your mind?


Do you have any fire safety tips to keep listeners safe during the holiday season?


Christmas isn't Christmas unless we do ______ ? What's your must do?


Elf https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319343/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Miracleon 34th Street https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110527/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

NationalLampoon's Christmas Vacation https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Christmaswith The Kranks https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388419/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk


What's a practice you've implemented this year (2025) you'll take into next year?


Couch crumbs: late putting up tree, Christmas décor, etc., close friend who feels like family lost a loved one


Prop your feet up: a little dairy-free baking, personal growth and loving wife more







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1 week ago
48 minutes 40 seconds

The Victory Couch
S6: Episode 6 – about Christmas songs, traditions, treats, and hobbies our kids have we're impressed by


We are two weeks away from Christmas, friends! Take us along on your errands or in your ears to wrap some gifts. Today we talk about top Christmas songs, traditions we have we hope our kids carry into their adulthood, and treats that take us right to our childhood Christmas.

We also share a few hobbies our kids have we don't do but areimpressed by (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, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.


SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen.


https://www.bellanapolicumberland.com/


What'syour favorite Christmas song?

AllI Want for Christmas by Mariah Carey

LastChristmas by Wham

WhiteChristmas by Bing Crosby

JingleBell Rock

Rockin'Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee

It'sthe Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams

HaveYourself a Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland

SantaClause is Coming to Town by Th Jackson 5

FelizNavidad

LetIt Snow

DoThey Know It's Christmas

Ruldolphthe Rednose Reindeer

WonderfulChristmas Time by Paul McCartney

Christmas,Baby Please Come Home by Darlene Love

TheChristmas Song by Nat King Cole

BlueChristmas by Elvis Presley

LittleDrummer Boy by Bing Crosby and David Bowie

SilentNight by Frank Sinatra

O Holy Night

Carolof the Bells

HomeAlone


What'sa Christmas tradition we do with our family of four you hope our kidsdo when they get older?


What'sone food or treat that takes you back to the holidays as soon as yousee or smell it?


Whatis a hobby one of our children has you don't do but you're impressedby?


Couchcrumbs: fallen holiday décor, ants in the house during winter


Propyour feet up: parent observation night at MCCA, watched an OldFashioned Haystack Christmas by Mr. Ty DeMartino







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2 weeks ago
41 minutes 13 seconds

The Victory Couch
S6: Episode 5 – about when you're overwhelmed, misread words, hosting those with food allergies, and impactful thriller movies

Tis the season to feel overwhelmed. Help yourself and communicate with those closest to you on how to best HELP YOU when you're feeling overwhelmed. Take it back to the days of moments that haunt or impact you from thriller movies of your past, and stick around until the end for a fun misread word game with Julie and Rick (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, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.


SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visiting https://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen.


What do you most need from me when you're feeling overwhelmed?


Sawhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387564/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk


Aretheir thriller or scary movies you saw when you were younger thatmade an impact on you?


NapoleonDynamite https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374900/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Screamhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117571/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

TheExorcist https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Flowersin The Attic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093036/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

E.T.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

TheSilence of the Lambshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Se7enhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114369/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

TheSixth Sense https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167404/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

PrimalFear https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117381/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

DonnieBrasco https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119008/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

TheGame https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119174/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Fridaythe 13th https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080761/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Halloweenhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk


Asone prepares to have guests to their house, how can you make thosewith food allergies feel comfortable and welcome?


Instagrammisread word game with Julie & Rick


Couchcrumb: adults taking rec league sports too seriously, WashingtonCommanders

Propyour feet up: non traditional Thanksgiving at Ocean City


https://www.ococean.com/



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3 weeks ago
43 minutes 56 seconds

The Victory Couch
S6: Episode 4 – about Thanksgiving must haves, money saving tips for groceries, childhood aspirations, and who we look like

Happy Thanksgiving victory couch potatoes! We are so thankful for you.

Squish on in as Rick celebrates his “Lush-a-versary,” we discuss the dishes that are Thanksgiving must-haves, and provide some money saving tips while shopping at the grocery store. We also share what we had hoped to be (occupation wise) as a kid, and which relative wemost look like (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, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.


SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen.


The Holderness Family Thanksgiving songhttps://www.instagram.com/theholdernessfamily/reel/DRPSGJVjMHC/


Thanksgiving time-- you can only choose one side, one drink and one dessert...what's it going to be?


Do you have any money saving tips for people buying groceries at the grocery store?


Aldihttps://www.aldi.us/

Giant/Martin'shttps://www.giantmartinsac.com/


Whenyou were a really little kid, what did you want to be when you growup?


DocMcStuffinshttps://disneynow.com/show/4b10dfb6-0545-4d2f-9342-bdc9ad1766a9


Descendantshttps://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-2fc478cb-0694-49c1-9def-b06cd9cddb6f


KennyOrtega https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0650905/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk


Whichfamily member do you look most like?


Couchcrumbs: getting dark so early, “Grandma Alice” passing away

Propyour feet up: Wicked For Good, multi-generational family photo shoot,Bottom of the Pyramid by Nia Sioux on Audible, Rick listed as mosttrusted adult on a five year old's school assignment


AlexisBledel Tuck Everlasting on Audiblehttps://www.audible.com/ep/mytitle?asin=B0C4BZ675W&source_code=GO1PP30DTRIAL54703142491H0







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1 month ago
42 minutes 50 seconds

The Victory Couch
S6: Episode 3 – about influential musicians of our youth, American cities to visit, if we had modern tech as kids, and Disney movies we can do without

This week is for you 80s and 90s kids who love music. We discuss influential music artists of that era, as well as the technology we wish we had as kids (Alexa, play Mariah Carey...wouldn't that have been great?!).


We also discuss US cities and some we'd like to travelto as well as Disney movies we could have done without (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, guitarcase, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.


SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visiting https://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen.


The Average American has only been to four of these twenty American Cities. How many have you been to and which city would you want to visit that you haven't been to yet?


Orlando, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Austin, Jacksonville, San Francisco, Columbus, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Seattle, Denver, Nashville


What modern technology do you wish you had as a child of the 80s/90s?


Alexa

Avril Lavigne https://avrillavigne.com/

Spice Girls https://thespicegirls.com/

Faith Hill https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005011/

Mariah Carey https://mariahcarey.com/

Celine Dion https://www.celinedion.com/

Amy Grant https://www.amygrant.com/

Right Said Fred https://rightsaidfred.com/

Meatloaf https://www.amygrant.com/


Which of these artists influenced you as a kid?

Michael Jackson

Tom Petty

R.E.M

Celine Dion

Aerosmith

Madonna

Nirvana

Mariah Carey

Lacey Chabert

Candace Cameron Bure

U2

Sting/ The Police

Metallica

Gin Blossoms

Bon Jovi

Green Day

AC/DC

Whitney Houston

Garth Brooks

Martina McBride

BlackHawk

Trisha Yearwood

John Michael Montgomery

Spin Doctors

Ace of Base

Vince Gill

Tim McGraw

Goo Goo Dolls

Brian McKnight

Babyface

Brandy

The Chicks

SHeDAISY

Trick Pony

Lady A

https://www.musicjotter.com/blog/1057/10-inspirational-musicians-80s-90s/



Public apology to Kristi Yamaguchi and family


Gilmore Girls

Christiane Amanpour


Which Disney movie could you have done without?

Star Wars Episode 9 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2527338/

Toy Story 4 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1979376/

Toy Story 5 https://www.pixar.com/toy-story-5

Planes:Fire and Rescue https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2980706/

Turning Red https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8097030/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

The Good Dinosaur https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1979388/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Cars 2 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216475/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Meet The Robinsons https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0396555/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Hercules https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119282/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

The Hunchback of Notre Dame https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116583/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Atlantis:The Lost Empire https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0230011/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Treasure Planet https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133240/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk


Brave https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217209/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Beautyand The Beast https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101414/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Monsters University https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1453405/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Frozen https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2294629/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk


Couch Crumb: full weekends, missing church in person and Law's first indoor game, flat tire, missed Dylan's fundraiser performance


Prop Your Feet Up: Lawson learned to change a flat tire, Dylan's performances


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1 month ago
42 minutes 7 seconds

The Victory Couch
S6: Episode 2 – about ways to strengthen a fractured marriage, childhood celebrity crushes, Disney rides, and lasting advice for our children

This week on The VC we start with advice for how to take steps towards healing fractures in your marriage. While speaking off the top of our head with our own quick advice, we also want to encourage any listener who is sincerely struggling with deep marital issues to seek professional counseling. Additional topics range from childhood celebrity crushes, to which rides we'd like to see in Disney World, AND what lasting advice we want our children to know (The VictoryCouch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).


Shownotes:


Connectwith 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 message and we'll mail you one.


SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen.


What are three things you can do this week to strengthen the connection between you and your spouse (specifically for couples struggling in marriage)?


E.T.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk


Who was your childhood celebrity crush?

AlyssaMilano https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000192/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

YasminBleeth https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000109/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

KristiYamaguchi https://www.instagram.com/kristiyamaguchi/?hl=en

SteffiGraf https://steffi-graf.net/

TiffaniAmber Thiessen https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005485/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

TheoHuxtable https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Huxtable

MarkPaul Gosselar https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004971/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

DeanCain https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001002/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk


If there were two rides to bring to Disney World what would they be?

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/

Zootopiahttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt2948356/

https://www.universalorlando.com/


What lesson do you most want to pass onto our children?


Couch crumbs: Commanders football this part of the season, 2nd year of meet the quad night injuries

Prop your feet up: new cologne, baseball game, shot two weddings together, visit from brother, checked our family photos off the list, Taylor Swift The Life of a Showgirl, Halloween


Heidi Klum Medussahttps://www.vogue.com/article/heidi-klum-halloween-2025-medusa-costume






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1 month ago
44 minutes 4 seconds

The Victory Couch
S6: Episode 1 – about podcasting flaws, recent happy memories, unique things we love, and American snack foods

After 100+ episodes and five full seasons of podcasting we discuss what we do on the mic that bothers us. We catch listeners up on life since season five and share some recent happy memories, share quirky things we love, and rank America's top snack foods. We also share about visiting Taylor Swift's childhood home, and the 2025 World Series (TheVictory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).


Shownotes:


Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com


Wanta new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitarcase, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.


SUBSCRIBEto The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top ofyour screen.


Isthere anything you have heard on our podcast that bothers you?

MatthewMcConaughey Poems & Prayers https://greenlights.com/


What'sthe happiest memory you've had since the end of season five?

Beetlejuicehttps://beetlejuicebroadway.com/

Sixhttps://sixonbroadway.com/

Hamiltonhttps://hamiltonmusical.com/

Shrekthe Musical https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3070936/


Whatdo you love that no one else gets?

MatchboxTwenty https://matchboxtwenty.com/

Hemorrhage(In My Hands) by Fuel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbHfgXJKn1Y

Bath& Body Works https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/

ThistleFarms https://thistlefarms.org/

DollarTree https://www.dollartree.com/

DollarGeneral https://www.dollargeneral.com/

WerthersOriginal https://www.werthers-original.us/

MagicCandle Co. https://magiccandlecompany.com/

ChesapeakeBay Candle https://chesapeake.yankeecandle.com/


Top12 Snacks in the US

Gushers

Annie'sOrganic Fruit Snacks

Reese'sPeanut Butter Cups

Goldfish

SourPatch Kids

Lay's

Rolos

ChexMix

KettleCooked Potato Chips

Oreos

CheezIt

M&Ms


Route11 https://www.rt11.com/


Couchcrumbs: fallen tree damage to our home


Propyour feet up: extended family trip, Dylan's birthday party, visitfrom Macy & Joey, visited grandmother, Nate Bargatze, stopped byTaylor Swift's childhood home, World Series


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1 month ago
42 minutes 29 seconds

The Victory Couch
Season 6 Coming Soon!

A new season, a new color scheme!

Join us NEXT THURSDAY, November 6th as we launch into a new season of The Victory Couch. Listen in to learn how we've been, what's going on in this current season of life, and what new shenanigans your favorite Randos are up to.

Thank you for listening and we'll see you next week.


-Rick and Julie Rando

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2 months ago
1 minute 34 seconds

The Victory Couch
Thank you - The VC Upholstery

Thanks for listening to another round of The Victory Couch- Upholstery. We trust revisiting topics from our previous seasons has allowed you time to mend and renew as we head into a new season.

Info. coming soon regarding Season 6 of The Victory Couch!

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2 months ago
1 minute 25 seconds

The Victory Couch
Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 19 – tips to rest better when battling anxious feelings

As we continue the journey to mend and renew on The VC-Upholstery, this time we are discussing rest--- what it means to rest well, and lessen anxious thoughts and feelings.


Thank you for joining us in between seasons for this specialmini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope these gentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn't really matter and CONNECT with those who do (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, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.


Listen to the original episode in FULL here:

Season Two, Episode 23: about outdated slang, tips to rest better when battling anxiety, lessons we hpe our kids learn observing our friendships, and the balance of boundaries

https://open.spotify.com/episode/363RccimdN2SuIGhyMQK7m?si=HfpLxMUeTpaz124bOrIYWw


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2 months ago
12 minutes 18 seconds

The Victory Couch
Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 18 – lessons our kids absorb watching our friendships

As we continue the journey to mend and renew on The VC-Upholstery, this time we are discussing what we think our kids learn about watching us do friendship with others.


Today we share what lessons we think our kids have picked up on while watching us up close with our friendships.

Thank you for joining us in between seasons for this specialmini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope these gentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn't really matter and CONNECT with those who do (The Victory Couch ishosted 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,guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.

Listen to the original episode in FULL here:

Season Two, Episode 23: about outdated slang, tips to rest betterwhen battling anxiety, lessons we hpe our kids learn observing ourfriendships, and the balance of boundaries

https://open.spotify.com/episode/363RccimdN2SuIGhyMQK7m?si=HfpLxMUeTpaz124bOrIYWw



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2 months ago
15 minutes 47 seconds

The Victory Couch
Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 17 – the power of our words

As we continue the journey to mend and renew on The VC-Upholstery, this time we remind ourselves to check the words we use and remind our kids to do the same. Today we share the lessons learned while watching a baseball game-- which had nothing to do with what we saw on the field.

Thank you for joining us in between seasons for this specialmini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope these gentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn't really matter and CONNECT with those who do (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, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.

Listen to the original episode in FULL here:

Season Two, Episode 21: about the sounds of summer, the power of our words, lessons learned, and summer concerts

https://open.spotify.com/episode/081HbQ3hJaIpEoBBCSSvsb?si=oeY0KlcoSZyUcy79U9pLrQ

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2 months ago
13 minutes 27 seconds

The Victory Couch
Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 16 – lessons learned as theater parents

As we continue the journey to mend and renew on The VC-Upholstery, this one brings a little sparkle, a lot of appreciation,and some jazz hands to our life. Today we share the lessons learnedwhile being theatre parents. Whether you are one, or aren't, we hopesomething you hear today connects with you. At the very least, wehope it encourages you to buy a ticket to see your next high school,middle school, or community theatre production soon!

Thank you for joining us in between seasons for this specialmini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope thesegentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn'treally matter and CONNECT with those who do (The Victory Couch ishosted 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,guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.

Listen to the original episode in FULL here:

Season Two, Episode 17: about our dislike for beets, a wishfulrandom acts of kindness day with Shaq, and what we've learned frombeing theater parents

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GRfTqSiH69Dj1ZCQ1dJwg


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3 months ago
12 minutes 38 seconds

The Victory Couch
Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 15 – how to partner well with your kids


As we continue the journey to mend and renew on The VC-Upholstery, this one was humbling. Today we revisit wisdom aboutparenting well by PARTNERING with your kid, inviting them into therelationship rather than being simply their authority figure.

Thank you for joining us in between seasons for this specialmini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope thesegentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn'treally matter and CONNECT with those who do (The Victory Couch ishosted 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,guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.


Listen to the original episode in FULL here:

Season Two, Episode 16: about Father's Day gift ideas, fictitiousspells for modern life, wisdom over time and graduation memorieshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/55sBt111UfWLxY7Okomff8?si=n-NAzlhCQpmjCwUlyblCPg



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3 months ago
13 minutes 53 seconds

The Victory Couch
Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 14 – how to be intentional and create mindful moments

As we continue this format today, we provide examples ofintentionality in day to day life to create more mindful moments for yourself, and those in your family.

Join us in between seasons for this special mini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope these gentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn't really matter and CONNECT with those who do (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, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.

Listen to the original episode in FULL here:

Season Two, Episode 14: about Star Wars, mindfulness for themodern family, and pondering our alternate life

⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WiGwjbli2GCtKL3ao0Msl?si=kN7DLxVcQLqzV6FCRjjI0A

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3 months ago
11 minutes 8 seconds

The Victory Couch
Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 13 – finding the good in tough days

As we continue this format today, we dive into how we find the good in tough days and what we both enjoy about the other person, and HOPE they continue for years to come.

Join us in between seasons for this special mini-season format of The Victory Couch, upholstery. This is one to share with those you do life with--- especially for the couples out there trying to share life and do it well (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, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.

Listen to the original episode in FULL here:

Season Two, Episode 13: about reality TV, inspirational movies, go-to karaoke songs, and what your spouse does best

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xn0wtFhZ2WBSJpkoRz61r?si=vh-gYBocRoS82NrdmxAMsQ


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3 months ago
10 minutes 36 seconds

The Victory Couch
Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 12 – about food allergies and what we've learned

As parents of a child with multiple food allergies we've learned a lot over the years. We've learned to stay educated, to educate others, and to be an advocate for safety in the world of caring for children with food allergies. Join us in between seasons for this special mini-season format of The Victory Couch, upholstery. This is one to share those in your life who are effected daily by what it's like to live with food allergies, or love someone who does (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, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.

Listen to the original episode in FULL here:

Season Two, Episode 12: about food allergies, American cookies, and what Gen Z does better than us

⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QOQ4WBW8IRRcKiZA0d355?si=a32ZA8ODTmqi7-m1SoZh3w



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4 months ago
16 minutes 29 seconds

The Victory Couch
Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 11 - lessons from team sports

As we continue this format today, we dive into the world of team sports and discuss what lessons are in this world. Join us in between seasons for this special mini-season format of The Victory Couch, upholstery. This is one to share with the athletes in your life and those of us who parent them (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, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.


Listen to the original episode in FULL here:

Season Two, Episode 11: about the value of sports, TV for couples, a big fish and a bad haircut

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5waZsE720YFlZD6c5SlrzM?si=cVyV5DeZSHSdohZdUFaVxQ


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4 months ago
14 minutes 6 seconds

The Victory Couch
S5: Bonus Episode 2 – about our favorite parts from Season Five (part two)

This time we break out singing and sharing our favorite love songs, pet peeves, what we'd be bad at, weird food combos, the origin of story of Fallen Pollen....Rick's favorite list from Season Five is fairly extensive. Enjoy his favorites and see if they match with YOUR favorite moments. (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


Wanta new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitarcase, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.


SUBSCRIBEto The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top ofyour screen.


Listento the Full Episode referenced – Season Five: Episode 10

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIwtubhDOR5VQfgQM93JY?si=I_ey6BNQRH-gSmw14N4ElQ


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Listento the Full Episode referenced- Season Five: Episode 15

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3c7Zu5ssEzlAukYIrQ8AN4?si=KjxGuCmTS3C2KSEVUT_5vg


Listento the Full Episode referenced- Season Five: Episode 7

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3B4DHkVbMTfZdppDbOoBZM?si=J5j7UpsMTWK55dBcNZhT1w


Listento the Full Episode referenced- Season Five: Episode 4

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Y7l8kp8ikSNQMduBmBAri?si=ZuDwmHEiTLGJA-uxe5SDOQ


Listento the Full Episode referenced- Season Five: Episode 1

https://open.spotify.com/episode/07sd67J1UzaGNhJW1GJKa1?si=YLeYfEiMQBe7qfZTeZGUfA





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4 months ago
37 minutes 1 second

The Victory Couch
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 with tips on how to navigate life’s adventures, only to crash at the end of the night, on the Victory Couch.