Katie Robbert and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone explore topics you care about. They don't ask the questions everyone else does. They get to the real insights (and the weird hobbies, the guilty pleasures, the secret side hustles...the good stuff) to find out what really makes your favorite people tick. Punch out with Katie and Kerry!

Punch Out With Katie and Kerry
Claim This Podcastby Kerry O'Shea Gorgone and Katie Robbert
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Katie Robbert and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone explore topics you care about. They don't ask the questions everyone else does. They get to the real insights (and the weird hobbies, the guilty pleasures, the secret side hustles...the good stuff) to find out what really makes your favorite people tick. Punch out with Katie and Kerry!
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March 10, 2026
S08 E05: Ashley Faus on how kiteboarding is just intentional waterboarding (and she loves it)
<p class="">By day, <strong>Ashley Faus</strong> is the Head of Lifecycle Marketing Portfolio at Atlassian. By night (and weekend), she's a kiteboarder, musical theater performer, and survivor of some truly epic wardrobe malfunctions. In this episode of <strong>Punch Out with Katie and Kerry,</strong> we talk with Ashley about the steep learning curve of kiteboarding, why "punching out" is a life-saving skill on the water, and her "almost" Broadway career that led her to the world of marketing.</p> <h3><strong>In this episode we learned:</strong></h3> <ul id="yui_3_17_2_1_1772750094608_625" data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class="">What a <strong>"dry hair session"</strong> is in kiteboarding and why it's the ultimate status symbol (or a sign of being too safe).</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Why kiteboarding is essentially <strong>intentional waterboarding</strong> for the first few months of learning.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">The "Show Must Go On" reality of having a <strong>7-foot zipper fail</strong> in the middle of a musical theater performance.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">How to handle a <strong>"loose bustle"</strong> on stage when it starts looking like a dead animal following you around.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Why Ashley prefers a <strong>"changing poncho"</strong> (a cross between a nun's habit and a muumuu) as the ultimate beach-adjacent compromise.</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Want to know more about Ashley? You can find her at:</h3> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>LinkedIn:</strong><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfaus/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfaus/</a></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Professional Topics:</strong> Marketing Strategy, Thought Leadership, and Content Distribution.</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Easter Eggs:</strong> Keep an eye out for the occasional kiteboarding video or theater update in her feed!</p> </li> </ul> <p class="sqsrte-large" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>This episode is sponsored by </strong><a href="https://chloeforbesk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Chloë Forbes-Kindlen</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p class=""><strong>Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion. Head to <a href= "http://businessops.co/punchout" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://businessops.co/punchout&source=gmail&ust=1772835429210000&usg=AOvVaw1L9EUOQfmdQlhkEalyGeMo">businessops.co/punchout</a> to access your free starter kit.</strong></p> <p><strong>Punch Out with Katie and Kerry</strong> is the show that dives deeper into topics you care about. We don't ask the questions everyone else does. We get to the real insights (and the weird hobbies, the guilty pleasures, the secret side hustles...the good stuff)! We find out what really makes your favorite folks tick. <strong>Punch out with Katie and Kerry!</strong></p> <p><strong>Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know: </strong></p> <p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href= "http://www.punchoutwithus.com/">www.punchoutwithus.com</a></p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> punchoutwithus@gmail.com</p> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong> Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (<a href= "https://twitter.com/KerryGorgone"><strong>@</strong>KerryGorgone</a>) & Katie Robbert (<a href= "https://twitter.com/katierobbert"><strong>@</strong>katierobbert)</a></p>

March 10, 2026
S08 E04: Brian Piper on 3,000 skydives, four Elvises at his wedding, and zero regrets
<p class=""><strong>Brian Piper</strong> is an author, keynote speaker, and the Director of Content Strategy and Assessment at the University of Rochester. But he's also a man who's spent decades jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. In this episode of <strong>Punch Out with Katie and Kerry,</strong> we talk with Brian about his 3,000+ skydive career, the terrifying reality of "proximity flying," and why his first wedding involved a formation of four Elvis impersonators in freefall.</p> <h3><strong>In this episode we learned:</strong></h3> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class="">Why Brian originally said "absolutely not" to jumping out of planes until the Army offered him an extra <strong>$100 a month in hazard pay</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">The difference between <strong>round and square parachutes</strong> (and why one feels like hitting a wall while the other lets you stand up).</p> </li> <li> <p class="">What it's like to have a <strong>"Liza Minnelli" moment</strong> (a student panicking) while strapped to someone in a tandem jump.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">The reality of <strong>"proximity flying"</strong> and why Brian draws the line at a 25% mortality rate.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Why <strong>tandem jumps</strong> are the ultimate bonding experience—and why the small talk inside the plane is the most awkward part.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">The story of the <strong>"Flying Elvises"</strong> at Brian's first wedding.</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Want to know more about Brian? You can find him at:</h3> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Website:</strong><a href= "https://www.brianwpiper.com/"> BrianWPiper.com</a></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/</a></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Focus Areas:</strong> Content Strategy, Data Analytics, and High-Altitude Adventure.</p> </li> </ul> <p class="sqsrte-large" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>This episode is sponsored by </strong><a href="https://chloeforbesk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Chloë Forbes-Kindlen</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p class=""><strong>Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion. Head to <a href= "http://businessops.co/punchout" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://businessops.co/punchout&source=gmail&ust=1772835429210000&usg=AOvVaw1L9EUOQfmdQlhkEalyGeMo">businessops.co/punchout</a> to access your free starter kit.</strong></p> <p><strong>Punch Out with Katie and Kerry</strong> is the show that dives deeper into topics you care about. We don't ask the questions everyone else does. We get to the real insights (and the weird hobbies, the guilty pleasures, the secret side hustles...the good stuff)! We find out what really makes your favorite folks tick. <strong>Punch out with Katie and Kerry!</strong></p> <p><strong>Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know: </strong></p> <p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href= "http://www.punchoutwithus.com/">www.punchoutwithus.com</a></p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> punchoutwithus@gmail.com</p> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong> Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (<a href= "https://twitter.com/KerryGorgone"><strong>@</strong>KerryGorgone</a>) & Katie Robbert (<a href= "https://twitter.com/katierobbert"><strong>@</strong>katierobbert)</a></p>

March 10, 2026
S08 E03: Kristin Sundin Brandt owns 7 bikes. Falling off them is the whole point.
<p class="">By day, <strong>Kristin Sundin Brandt</strong> is the President and Owner of Sundin Marketing, a communications pro, and a working mom. But on the trails and roads of New England, she's an amateur athlete with a collection of seven (and counting) bicycles. In this episode of <strong>Punch Out with Katie and Kerry,</strong> we talk with Kristin about her love of mountain biking, the "no-pedal" bike mystery, and why she firmly believes that falling off your bike is the best way to keep your mind flexible as you get older.</p> <h3><strong>In this episode we learned:</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p class="">Why Kristin owns <strong>seven different bikes</strong> and how each one serves a unique purpose (from gravel to fat-tire winter riding).</p> </li> <li> <p class="">The mystery of the <strong>"pedal-less" bike</strong> and why high-end bikes often come without them.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">What <strong>Zwift</strong> is and how it turns a sweaty indoor bike session into a massive multiplayer video game.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Why <strong>padded shorts</strong> are a cyclist's best friend—and why you should never wear underwear beneath them.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">The philosophy of the <strong>"intentional crash"</strong> to stay "bendy" and resilient as you age.</p> </li> <li>Why <strong>tandem bikes</strong> are known as "divorce machines" (and why Kristin steered clear after one try).</li> </ul> <h3>Want to know more about Kristin? You can find her at:</h3> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>LinkedIn:</strong><a href= "https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinsundin/"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinsb/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinsb/</a></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Professional Topics:</strong> Marketing, Financial Services, and Communications Strategy.</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Community:</strong> Keep an eye out for her work with women's mountain bike series in the summer!</p> </li> </ul> <p class="sqsrte-large" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> </p> <p class="sqsrte-large" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>This episode is sponsored by </strong><a href="https://chloeforbesk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Chloë Forbes-Kindlen</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p class=""><strong>Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion. Head to <a href= "http://businessops.co/punchout" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://businessops.co/punchout&source=gmail&ust=1772835429210000&usg=AOvVaw1L9EUOQfmdQlhkEalyGeMo">businessops.co/punchout</a> to access your free starter kit.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Punch Out with Katie and Kerry</strong> is the show that dives deeper into topics you care about. We don't ask the questions everyone else does. We get to the real insights (and the weird hobbies, the guilty pleasures, the secret side hustles...the good stuff)! We find out what really makes your favorite folks tick. <strong>Punch out with Katie and Kerry!</strong></p> <p><strong>Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know: </strong></p> <p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href= "http://www.punchoutwithus.com/">www.punchoutwithus.com</a></p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> punchoutwithus@gmail.com</p> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong> Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (<a href= "https://twitter.com/KerryGorgone"><strong>@</strong>KerryGorgone</a>) & Katie Robbert (<a href= "https://twitter.com/katierobbert"><strong>@</strong>katierobbert)</a></p>
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