Pinnacle Performance Pod is our official podcast from Pinnacle Performance, space to share real stories, coaching wisdom, mindset shifts, and
everything in between.
It's not about shouting over other, well maybe sometimes! It's about honest conversations, practical insights, and building a stronger community inside and outside the gym.
We delve into the current state of online training and the emergence of influencers who identify themselves as “online coaches.” What’s the difference between cookie-cutter plans and real coaching?
We also share how we run our own online coaching system at Pinnacle, built on structure, accountability, and real experience.
16 Sept 2025
🎙️ PinPod Ep.9 – What Happens on Tour Stays on Tour
This week there is a lot of pre chat which goes on for 14mins 20s.
We’re joined by Joel Stocker, the man behind the camera for England Rugby and two Lions Tours.
Joel shares what life is really like inside one of the biggest teams in sport, from the spark that drew him into rugby media, to unforgettable moments on tour, and the challenges of capturing raw emotion on the world stage.
We also dive into his next chapter: launching his own business to help athletes tell their stories, build their brand, and take control of their journey.
9 Sept 2025
🎙️ PinPod Ep.8 - Row row row your boat
In this episode, we’re joined by Jack and Brucey from United We Conquer, the 4-man rowing team taking on a world record attempt from New York to Southampton. Alongside teammates Adam and Nutty, they’re rowing 3500 miles across the Atlantic to raise money for charity. We talk about teamwork, resilience, and what it takes to row as one.
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2 Sept 2025
🎙️ PinPod Ep.7 – Training Around Injury
Got an injury? Don’t bin your training, adapt it.
In this episode, we talk about what really happens when people get injured. The excuses that creep in. The stories we tell ourselves. And the practical ways you can keep moving forward, even when you’re not at 100%.
From mindset to modifying sessions, it’s about working with the situation, not hiding behind it.
26 Aug 2025
🎙️ PinPod Ep.6 – What Women Want (In the Gym)
In this episode, we explore what really matters for women in the gym. From hormones and how they affect training, to confidence issues, fears about lifting heavy, and the “icks” that can put women off, we break down the big factors shaping their training experience.
25 Jul 2025
🎙️ PinPod Ep.5 – Been there Dunn that!
This episode features a very special guest, Gemma from Dunns Automotive, one of our local business supporters and a long-time part of our gym community.
We talk openly about:
• How Gemma transitioned from the sailing industry to launching her own business from scratch
• The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur
• Her personal fitness journey and what it’s meant training with us
• The real-life highs, lows, and lessons that come with change
It’s honest, inspiring, and full of practical takeaways for anyone chasing a goal or starting over.
🎧 Listen now
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Then scroll to Pinnacle Performance Pod and hit play.
💬 Shoutout to Dunns Automotive (https://www.dunnsautomotive.co.uk) — one of the local businesses proudly featured on our gym boards. No paid sponsors here, just genuine appreciation for those who support what we do.
18 Jul 2025
🎙️ PinPod Ep.4 - Village Boy to Pro Footballer
This episode is all about Dean and his journey from playing for Sholing FC to kicking in American football, how he built his business, and what he’s learned training with us at Pinnacle over the years.
We talk:
• Dean’s sporting journey from grassroots to gridiron
• How strength training helped him level up
• Business growth, mindset shifts, and coaching values
• And the impact of consistent community support
💬 Big shoutout this week to Purple Patch Hamble (https://www.purplepatchhamble.com) — one of the local businesses featured on our gym boards. No sponsors here, just appreciation.
👉 Listen via our Stan Store https://stan.store/pinnacleperformance
Then scroll to Pinnacle Performance Pod and hit Listen Now
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11 Jul 2025
PinPod Ep.3 - Why We Train, What Drives Us, and Ways to Stop Self-Sabotage
In this episode, we open up about the real reasons we train — and why it’s not always easy to stay on track.
We dig into:
What motivates us day to day
The personal challenges we face with consistency
Why we became coaches in the first place
And some honest talk on self-sabotage and how to stop it
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your training journey, this one’s a reminder that we all face ups and downs but there are ways to push through.
4 Jul 2025
PinPod Ep.2 - Trials & Tribulations
In this second episode of the Pinnacle Performance Pod, we sit down to share the raw, unfiltered journey behind the gym.
We talk about:
The moment two strangers walked into our first facility and claimed we were only there because they allowed it.
The reality of growing from a small gym to one five times the size and the investment decisions that came with it.
The upsides and downsides of bringing in outside investors and what we’d do differently.
Learning to lead through adversity and build a resilient business.
Why pain became our best teacher.
This episode is for anyone who’s built something from scratch, made mistakes, and kept going anyway.
Tune in for the real story behind Pinnacle’s growth the challenges, lessons, and decisions that shaped who we are today.
Listen & Explore More
Pinnacle Online Store: https://stan.store/pinnacleperformance (https://stan.store/pinnacleperformance)
All listening platforms: https://pod.link/1823302680 (https://pod.link/1823302680)
Website: https://pinnaclept.co.uk (https://pinnaclept.co.uk/)
27 Jun 2025
🎙 PinPod Ep. 1 - From Van to Vision
🎙️ The Pinnacle Pod – Episode 1
Title: From a Van to a Vision: The Story of Pinnacle Performance
Episode Overview:
In this first episode, Andy shares the real story behind Pinnacle Performance, how it started with mobile PT sessions in a van, the ups and downs of opening and growing a gym, the challenges that nearly shut it down, and the unwavering belief in community, coaching, and doing things differently.
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