Empire Hour Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/empire-hour Empire Hour is the official podcast of Empire Training Academy in Raleigh, where training, mindset, and real talk come together. Hosted by the crew behind the gym, this show dives into everything from fitness and recovery to motivation and life outside the weight room. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or just trying to level up, you’ll get unfiltered conversations, stories from inside the gym, and practical takeaways to keep you moving forward. © 2025 Empire Training Academy efc40788-52c6-5e57-9dff-e77c7a8b30c8 no en Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:17 -0500 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:07:06 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/CYHjoCA4zM6ewqvpbvyQtu1Dj5wcO7V5TI2c7RojYIU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZTRj/MjVjNTI1YzYwNDNh/MWY3OWM0YzJkN2Vi/M2Y1Yi5qcGc.jpg Empire Hour episodic Empire Training Academy Empire Hour is the official podcast of Empire Training Academy in Raleigh, where training, mindset, and real talk come together. Hosted by the crew behind the gym, this show dives into everything from fitness and recovery to motivation and life outside the weight room. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or just trying to level up, you’ll get unfiltered conversations, stories from inside the gym, and practical takeaways to keep you moving forward. Empire Hour is the official podcast of Empire Training Academy in Raleigh, where training, mindset, and real talk come together. fitness, hyrox, training, lifting, fat loss, health, mental health Sammy Siegel Sammy@etaraleigh.com No No The Athlete Mindset with Dylan Scott 6 6 The Athlete Mindset with Dylan Scott full 54bc91fd-f38e-437d-9293-15c0d3509201 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aebbe29 Sammy interviews elite HYROX athlete Dylan Scott, who grew up in Ninety Six, South Carolina, fell in love with running after a rough first practice, overcame a long back injury, and discovered HYROX during 2020 virtual competitions before racing worlds in Germany. He shares how he balances three-a-day training, stays grounded amid expectations, and once did a “push-up marathon” by running a trail marathon while stopping every 200 seconds for 42 push-ups. Scott recently left his full-time job to coach and compete full time with sponsor support and a growing coaching business, and he offers patient training advice, sample weekly structure, and gratitude for the Empire community. 

]]> Sammy interviews elite HYROX athlete Dylan Scott, who grew up in Ninety Six, South Carolina, fell in love with running after a rough first practice, overcame a long back injury, and discovered HYROX during 2020 virtual competitions before racing worlds in Germany. He shares how he balances three-a-day training, stays grounded amid expectations, and once did a “push-up marathon” by running a trail marathon while stopping every 200 seconds for 42 push-ups. Scott recently left his full-time job to coach and compete full time with sponsor support and a growing coaching business, and he offers patient training advice, sample weekly structure, and gratitude for the Empire community. 

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Empire Training Academy Empire Training Academy 1869 Sammy interviews elite HYROX athlete Dylan Scott, who grew up in Ninety Six, South Carolina, fell in love with running after a rough first practice, overcame a long back injury, and discovered HYROX during 2020 virtual competitions before racing worlds in Germany. He shares how he balances three-a-day training, stays grounded amid expectations, and once did a “push-up marathon” by running a trail marathon while stopping every 200 seconds for 42 push-ups. Scott recently left his full-time job to coach and compete full time with sponsor support and a growing coaching business, and he offers patient training advice, sample weekly structure, and gratitude for the Empire community. 

]]> fitness, hyrox, training, lifting, fat loss, health, mental health No Coach Stephen Talks Hyrox 5 5 Coach Stephen Talks Hyrox full 53b1dcd3-4a52-479e-a3f3-cc318b769604 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae985464 Sammy sits down with Coach Stephen Pelkofer to talk HYROX, the Empire Training Academy community, and what great coaching looks like in a group fitness setting. They dig into how competition can bring people together, the keys to running high-energy classes that still feel personal, and why community is the real secret to long-term progress.

#EmpireHour #StephenPelkofer #HYROX #EmpireTrainingAcademy #CommunityStrong #GroupFitness #CoachLife #RaleighFitness #FitnessPodcast #TrainTogether

]]> Sammy sits down with Coach Stephen Pelkofer to talk HYROX, the Empire Training Academy community, and what great coaching looks like in a group fitness setting. They dig into how competition can bring people together, the keys to running high-energy classes that still feel personal, and why community is the real secret to long-term progress.

#EmpireHour #StephenPelkofer #HYROX #EmpireTrainingAcademy #CommunityStrong #GroupFitness #CoachLife #RaleighFitness #FitnessPodcast #TrainTogether

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:29:44 -0500 Empire Training Academy Empire Training Academy 1657 Sammy sits down with Coach Stephen Pelkofer to talk HYROX, the Empire Training Academy community, and what great coaching looks like in a group fitness setting. They dig into how competition can bring people together, the keys to running high-energy classes that still feel personal, and why community is the real secret to long-term progress.

#EmpireHour #StephenPelkofer #HYROX #EmpireTrainingAcademy #CommunityStrong #GroupFitness #CoachLife #RaleighFitness #FitnessPodcast #TrainTogether

]]> fitness, hyrox, training, lifting, fat loss, health, mental health No Branding the Empire ft. Daniel Pan 4 4 Branding the Empire ft. Daniel Pan full 2a2f4726-76f3-4a06-bd13-3e952361561f https://share.transistor.fm/s/257dcdd3 This episode flips the lens on the team behind the visuals. Sammy sits down with Daniel Pan, founder of Anomaly Creative, to talk about the creative process behind the Empire brand—from the iconic logo to the tone, colors, and storytelling that built the gym’s identity. They dive into what it’s like running a creative agency in your 20s, the mindset behind branding a business you believe in, and the lessons learned along the way.

#EmpireHour #AnomalyCreative #BrandingEmpire #YoungEntrepreneurs #CreativeAgencyLife #RaleighBusiness #EmpireTrainingAcademy #PodcastEpisode #BehindTheBrand #DesignTalk

]]> This episode flips the lens on the team behind the visuals. Sammy sits down with Daniel Pan, founder of Anomaly Creative, to talk about the creative process behind the Empire brand—from the iconic logo to the tone, colors, and storytelling that built the gym’s identity. They dive into what it’s like running a creative agency in your 20s, the mindset behind branding a business you believe in, and the lessons learned along the way.

#EmpireHour #AnomalyCreative #BrandingEmpire #YoungEntrepreneurs #CreativeAgencyLife #RaleighBusiness #EmpireTrainingAcademy #PodcastEpisode #BehindTheBrand #DesignTalk

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:31:00 -0400 Empire Training Academy Empire Training Academy 1785 This episode flips the lens on the team behind the visuals. Sammy sits down with Daniel Pan, founder of Anomaly Creative, to talk about the creative process behind the Empire brand—from the iconic logo to the tone, colors, and storytelling that built the gym’s identity. They dive into what it’s like running a creative agency in your 20s, the mindset behind branding a business you believe in, and the lessons learned along the way.

#EmpireHour #AnomalyCreative #BrandingEmpire #YoungEntrepreneurs #CreativeAgencyLife #RaleighBusiness #EmpireTrainingAcademy #PodcastEpisode #BehindTheBrand #DesignTalk

]]> fitness, hyrox, training, lifting, fat loss, health, mental health No Coach Jensen 3 3 Coach Jensen full e48a58f4-51a9-4ab1-912d-2acb368f5cf4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4cffb48 In this episode, Sammy sits down with Coach Jensen to talk about what it really takes to build strength—not just in the gym, but in life. From leading by example to showing up when it’s hard, Jensen shares insights from years of coaching and how discipline shapes everything from training programs to personal growth. This one’s for the athlete, the coach, and anyone who wants to raise their standard.

#EmpireHour #EmpireTrainingAcademy #CoachTalk #RaleighFitness #LeadershipInTraining #StrengthCulture #DisciplineWins #MindsetMatters #PodcastClip #FitnessPodcast

]]> In this episode, Sammy sits down with Coach Jensen to talk about what it really takes to build strength—not just in the gym, but in life. From leading by example to showing up when it’s hard, Jensen shares insights from years of coaching and how discipline shapes everything from training programs to personal growth. This one’s for the athlete, the coach, and anyone who wants to raise their standard.

#EmpireHour #EmpireTrainingAcademy #CoachTalk #RaleighFitness #LeadershipInTraining #StrengthCulture #DisciplineWins #MindsetMatters #PodcastClip #FitnessPodcast

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Empire Training Academy Empire Training Academy 1338 In this episode, Sammy sits down with Coach Jensen to talk about what it really takes to build strength—not just in the gym, but in life. From leading by example to showing up when it’s hard, Jensen shares insights from years of coaching and how discipline shapes everything from training programs to personal growth. This one’s for the athlete, the coach, and anyone who wants to raise their standard.

#EmpireHour #EmpireTrainingAcademy #CoachTalk #RaleighFitness #LeadershipInTraining #StrengthCulture #DisciplineWins #MindsetMatters #PodcastClip #FitnessPodcast

]]> fitness, hyrox, training, lifting, fat loss, health, mental health No The Story of Empire 2 2 The Story of Empire full 53fc4475-e38b-4839-864e-2993f5ee82e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/733b2781 Before the coaching. Before the gym. Before the name. It started with a vision and a set of non-negotiables. In this solo episode, Sam Siegel tells the story of how Empire Training Academy began. He speaks directly and honestly about the early days, the mindset that shaped our foundation, and the standard we hold to this day.

If you're part of this community, or thinking about stepping into it, this is where it all began.

]]> Before the coaching. Before the gym. Before the name. It started with a vision and a set of non-negotiables. In this solo episode, Sam Siegel tells the story of how Empire Training Academy began. He speaks directly and honestly about the early days, the mindset that shaped our foundation, and the standard we hold to this day.

If you're part of this community, or thinking about stepping into it, this is where it all began.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:06:10 -0400 Empire Training Academy Empire Training Academy 2270 Before the coaching. Before the gym. Before the name. It started with a vision and a set of non-negotiables. In this solo episode, Sam Siegel tells the story of how Empire Training Academy began. He speaks directly and honestly about the early days, the mindset that shaped our foundation, and the standard we hold to this day.

If you're part of this community, or thinking about stepping into it, this is where it all began.

]]> fitness, hyrox, training, lifting, fat loss, health, mental health No Coach Joey 1 1 Coach Joey full 5c3b4d25-2f6f-46bd-9ce8-c1a29990c57b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f5e24c3 Hosted by Sam Siegel, owner of Empire Training Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina, this podcast offers long-form, unscripted conversations with coaches, athletes, and industry professionals who live and breathe performance training. Each episode explores topics in strength and conditioning, group fitness methodology, gym culture, and the evolving landscape of personal training.

Listeners can expect candid dialogue, professional insight, and practical discussion drawn from real-world experience—not recycled theory. Whether you're a fitness coach, weekend athlete, or just serious about your health, this podcast invites you into the daily realities of running a training facility built on discipline, consistency, and results.

In the inaugural episode, Sam sits down with Coach Joey to examine the mindset behind leading group classes, the challenges of scaling intensity across skill levels, and what it takes to foster genuine community inside a competitive gym environment.

#groupfitness #strengthtraining #coachlife #fitnesstraining #trainingphilosophy #functionaltraining #gymownership #personaltrainer #raleighfitness #empiretrainingacademy

]]> Hosted by Sam Siegel, owner of Empire Training Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina, this podcast offers long-form, unscripted conversations with coaches, athletes, and industry professionals who live and breathe performance training. Each episode explores topics in strength and conditioning, group fitness methodology, gym culture, and the evolving landscape of personal training.

Listeners can expect candid dialogue, professional insight, and practical discussion drawn from real-world experience—not recycled theory. Whether you're a fitness coach, weekend athlete, or just serious about your health, this podcast invites you into the daily realities of running a training facility built on discipline, consistency, and results.

In the inaugural episode, Sam sits down with Coach Joey to examine the mindset behind leading group classes, the challenges of scaling intensity across skill levels, and what it takes to foster genuine community inside a competitive gym environment.

#groupfitness #strengthtraining #coachlife #fitnesstraining #trainingphilosophy #functionaltraining #gymownership #personaltrainer #raleighfitness #empiretrainingacademy

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:51:09 -0400 Empire Training Academy Empire Training Academy 1098 Hosted by Sam Siegel, owner of Empire Training Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina, this podcast offers long-form, unscripted conversations with coaches, athletes, and industry professionals who live and breathe performance training. Each episode explores topics in strength and conditioning, group fitness methodology, gym culture, and the evolving landscape of personal training.

Listeners can expect candid dialogue, professional insight, and practical discussion drawn from real-world experience—not recycled theory. Whether you're a fitness coach, weekend athlete, or just serious about your health, this podcast invites you into the daily realities of running a training facility built on discipline, consistency, and results.

In the inaugural episode, Sam sits down with Coach Joey to examine the mindset behind leading group classes, the challenges of scaling intensity across skill levels, and what it takes to foster genuine community inside a competitive gym environment.

#groupfitness #strengthtraining #coachlife #fitnesstraining #trainingphilosophy #functionaltraining #gymownership #personaltrainer #raleighfitness #empiretrainingacademy

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