Woodgym with Petrone

Woodgym with Petrone

Petrone has spent 30 years training elite athletes and some of the most successful entrepreneurs and executives in the United States. This podcast, recorded in his renowned Woodgym, offers a peek into the lives and perspectives of the exceptionally driven individuals that train with Petrone.

Episodes

October 9, 2025 19 mins

Lincoln returns to share what it was like living with Charlie for two weeks immersed in the Woodgym world. From early mornings to intense training sessions, Lincoln gives an unfiltered look at the daily rhythm, lessons learned, and the mindset that defines life around Charlie Petrone. Glimpse into what happens when discipline, purpose, and mentorship collide under one roof. 

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Charlie chops it up with his Jersey bestie Chris and his wife Jamie the day after her first UT football game at Neyland Stadium! They relay the game day including the tailgating, entering the stadium, the energy of the competition, and finding their way home (thanks for the ride, Ross). Is SEC football on a different level of spectacle? 

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September 19, 2025 25 mins

Top amateur motocross rider Lincoln Bartholomew is living with Charlie for two weeks to sharpen his mind and body and make a push for the pro level. Catch their first conversation out back at Petrone's place!

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September 12, 2025 56 mins

Backyard vibes again at the Woodgym pod! Petrone sits down with former Yankee Jeff Christensen for a wide-open talk on baseball, training, and life beyond the game. There's cigars, there's wine, there's tequila! Pull up a chair and hang out with the crew in East Tennessee.

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August 20, 2025 85 mins

The final cook-out episode with the production crew and it happens to be Charlie's birthday too! 

There's no better gift than 5 stars and a review...

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August 18, 2025 30 mins

In this episode of The Wood Gym with Petrone, Charlie sits down with sports videographer CJ Newton for a conversation about capturing athletes in their element. From the challenges of filming at high speed to telling stories through the lens, CJ shares his journey into sports media and what it takes to stand out in a competitive field. Together, he and Charlie dive into the parallels between training and creative work, the discipli...

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August 11, 2025 74 mins

In this episode of Wood Gym with Petrone, Charlie and the crew dive into the hard truths of relationships — when to set boundaries, when to prune, and how to keep communication sharp and honest. It’s a conversation about protecting your energy, surrounding yourself with the right people, and saying the tough things that need to be said.

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August 4, 2025 92 mins

On the back patio, the crew dives into the hard stuff—choices that shape your future, boundaries that protect your peace, and ultimatums that demand clarity. They talk through the uncomfortable process of pruning relationships and mindsets that no longer serve the mission. It’s real talk, no fluff—drawing the line and standing firm.

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July 21, 2025 85 mins

Chaz rounds up the production team again for food, drinks, and discussion! More on choices, boundaries, ultimatums and responding to the feedback from part 1.

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July 8, 2025 52 mins

We did it -- outdoor podcast! 

This episode is about choices -- the ones that build you, break you, and define your path.

Charles gets out of the sweat lodge conditions at the Woodgym and takes a break from the star athletes to chop it up with the Woodgym production crew in his tranquil backyard. 

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June 20, 2025 7 mins

Charlie sits down with West High footballer JP Peace to discuss his recent commitment to Tennessee and more.

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January 27, 2025 66 mins

Chef's table special! This week Charlie sat down with Chef Bruce Bogartz, a true Knoxville legend. Tune in to hear about his journey as a local chef, his challenges and victories in serving Knoxville, and what drives him to continue to lead with passion and purpose. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that gives you an inside look at what it means to be a pillar of the community! 

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The guys gather once again in the office (but without the Woodgym's resident Burt Reynolds this time) for part 2 of Charlie's dive into the 10 steps he recommends when cutting away the crap and focusing on what matters!

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Griff recounts the herculean efforts by locals and volunteers from around the country to coordinate relief in the Appalachian mountains after a cataclysmic storm devastated isolated East TN and NC dwellers. 

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November 4, 2024 10 mins

Charlie is at it again with the meditation, the mountain bike rides, the journaling -- ya'll know what that means it's time for another SOLO DOLO episode of the show! 

How would you live if you knew you only had a day or a week left? What fades away, and what becomes paramount? Charlie has tips to help you sort it all out. 

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August 26, 2024 17 mins

In this solo dolo episode, Charlie tries to define the mindset of a champion, drawing from his 30 years of experience working with elite athletes and successful entrepreneurs. He talks about how the best stay consistent and don't let mistakes (or success) throw them off. Petrone shares practical tips on building mental toughness and staying focused, whether you're on the field or in the boardroom.

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June 10, 2024 15 mins

Charlie addresses the gym and imparts some wisdom from the Woodgym office desk in a short, sweet, solo episode. 

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Even though Theo Benedet had been to Tennessee before to train at the Woodgym, he wasn't prepared for what was in store the last 7 weeks. For one, Charlie still couldn't say his last name (although they got that sorted, finally). 

Listen as these two recap some of the hardest training of this dedicated footballer's career, how they got Theo sorted to play in the league, and the one piece of advice from Charl...

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February 26, 2024 19 mins

Charlie sits down with Ohio State football commit and Woodgymer Max to discuss his path from Montreal to Tennessee and the continuation of the Canadian Pipeline. 

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The Canadian football savant is back for a second round of live-in training down south, and he and Charlie have dove into the deep end this time for 7 straight weeks. "Don't surrender to down days" has been a mantra in the gym, and it seems to be an expression that describes the cadence of these two's mad training regiment in the lead-up to the NFL combine this year. 

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