The Pasta & Performance Podcast

The Pasta and Performance podcast is a deep dive into the world of sports nutrition, seen from the eyes of Dr. Capo, an Italian who relocated to SoCal, and works with the most competitive athletes in the world (UFC, NHL, NCAA football). His goal is raising awareness about the importance of good food, balance, and exercise as the best medicine for wellness.

The Pasta & Performance Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by CAPONUTRITION, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CAPONUTRITION hosts The Pasta & Performance Podcast, a sports show with 18 episodes published.

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  Founding a successful wellness business in your 20s | Vatche, Arman's performance therapist

  Feb 11, 202636 minS0

  <p>It is not often that you meet a man in his 20s who has already built real success as a businessman, especially in a highly competitive environment like Los Angeles. Vache is one of those rare exceptions.<br /></p><p>After completing his university studies, he founded Muscle Lab, a performance and recovery center where he works with both professional and amateur athletes, focusing on mobility, recovery, and overall physical optimization. <br /><br />I was introduced to him through Arman Tsarukyan, with whom Vache has worked closely over the past three years. His client roster also includes high profile...

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  When weight cutting is too much | Uroš Medić, UFC fighter

  Jan 16, 202643 minS0

  <p>We sat down with UFC fighter Uroš Medić to explore his complex relationship with the 155 lb weight class and his evolution as a professional athlete.</p><p>Uroš reflects on the early stages of his career, when fighting was not his full-time profession and training, nutrition, and physical development were less structured. That changed in 2020, after earning a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. Following the move to California and his commitment to training at Kings MMA, his workload, strength training, and overall performance level increased, long with his natural bodyweight.</p><p>Despite becoming stronger and more...

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  Khamzat's fight camp with my first intern | David Papyan

  Oct 31, 202534 minS0

  <p>I sat down with David Papyan to explore the intersection of sports nutrition and culinary excellence in his internship at CapoNutrition. We recounted the rigorous journey leading up to a UFC title fight, sharing insights into the demanding world of MMA and the art of crafting performance-based meals. Together, we dove into the cultural nuances of Italian and Armenian cuisines, offering insights into the life of a performance nutritionist dedicated to fueling champions. </p>

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  Coaching wrestling in high school | Matt Alfonte

  May 30, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>I caught up with Matt Alfonte, a former wrestler, amateur MMA fighter, and high school wrestling coach from Orange County. I’ve known Matt for about ten years, ever since he was part of the first MMA team that Marvin Vettori joined when he arrived in the U.S.</p><p>We shared some memories from those early days, talked about the team environment, and reflected on how things used to be before the UFC. </p><p>Later in the conversation, we dug into Matt’s experience coaching high school athletes and explored the controversial practice of cutting weight—how it...

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  Edmen Shahbazyan | Weight-cut struggles, traveling to Italy

  Aug 8, 202416 minS2

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan to explore the mental challenges of cutting weight and how the mind can play tricks on us under pressure. We dive into the psychological aspects of maintaining focus and discipline during such a demanding process. </p> <p>Edmen also shares his recent experiences in Italy, particularly when it came to navigating the local cuisine. As he prepares for his upcoming fight on August 24th against Gerald Meerschaert, we get an inside look at how he balances his preparation.</p>

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