Connor Oates

Snatch Chat

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Snatch Chat is the podcast for Olympic lifters who love throwing weight overhead and want to understand the sport without the fluff or technical waffle. No geeky coach talk, just clear, simple answers to real questions lifters ask. Each week covers community Q&A plus special guests sharing why they lift and what the sport means to them. Built to make weightlifting fun, relatable, and accessible, bringing the raw coolness of the sport to the forefront. Welcome to Snatch Chat.

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Connor Oates

Episodes

Episode 6 - Technique vs Strength: The Truth About Improving Your Olympic Lifts 11.01.2026 20:10

In this episode of Snatch Chat , Coach Oates breaks down why so many lifters feel stuck, even when they’re training hard and what actually moves the needle in your snatch and clean & jerk. We talk goal setting, common technical mistakes, strength training myths, and why sleep and nutrition might be affecting your totals more than your program does. If you want to train smarter, not just harder...

Episode 5 - You’re Not Stuck, You’re Rushing Weightlifting 04.01.2026 22:37

Most lifters aren’t failing because they’re weak. They’re failing because they’re rushing. In this episode of The Snatch Chat Podcast , I break down the biggest mistakes I see amateur weightlifters make; jumping into full movements too soon, chasing volume instead of quality, and running themselves into the ground thinking “more” is the answer. We talk about: Why breaking lifts down actually speed...

Why We Compete: Weightlifting, Mental Health & Personal Growth with Jo 28.12.2025 45:43

In this episode of Snatch Chat , I’m joined with Jo; a lifter I’ve had the privilege of coaching, to unpack the real journey from general gym training to competitive weightlifting. We dive into what changes mentally when you move from general training to the precision and pressure of the weightlifting platform. Jo shares her honest experiences of competition day nerves, emotional highs and lows, a...

Episode 3: Lift Smart, Not Just Heavy, Q&A 21.12.2025 20:30

Olympic lifting isn’t just about adding kilos to the bar. In Episode 3 of the Snatch Chat Podcast , we dive into what actually moves the needle: ✔️ Recovering properly between sessions ✔️ Why your snatch & clean are basically vertical jumps ✔️ How a simple pre-lift routine can calm the noise and sharpen execution From beginners finding their feet to experienced lifters chasing consistency, thi...

From CrossFit to English Champion 🥇 | James’ 18-Month Weightlifting Journey 14.12.2025 21:29

In this episode on Snatch Chat , I’m joined by James , fresh after winning the English Masters Weightlifting Champs for his age and weight class. We look back on James’ 18 month transition from CrossFit into Olympic weightlifting , why he decided to start coaching with me, and what actually moved the needle in his training leading up to competition day. This conversation is an honest breakdown of...

Simplifying Olympic Weightlifting for Everyone 06.12.2025 30:55

Welcome to episode one of Snatch Chat . In this episode, I break down Olympic weightlifting in a way that actually makes sense, without overcomplicating everything. I share my journey from CrossFit into specialising in Olympic weightlifting, and why moving away from chaos, random programming, and cue overload completely changed the way I train and coach. Most lifters don’t struggle because they’re...